The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　After a human receives the first embrace of a vampire, they become a mindless blood slave. The next step is to evolve into a blood demon, and finally, a vampire.

　Even if these "blood crystals" are not used to make bloodstones, they can still be given to Victoria as snacks.

　Of course, Duck does not advocate such extravagant behavior.

　But if it wasn't used as a snack, but rather as material for Victoria's magical alchemy...

　According to the rules, Victoria needs to pay the credits, or perhaps take out a loan.

　However, the college's regulations in this regard are not strict, and there are countless ways to find loopholes.

　The most common way to give it is as a gift.

　They are usually birthday or holiday gifts.

　Of course, it's okay to break the rules; no professor would be so bored as to bother with such a thing.

　"Consider it a Halloween present."

　"If the 'Blood Sword' hasn't been exchanged by Halloween, then I'll put it in the gift box too."

　Dak made the decision, and then took out a "bronze mirror" from his bag.

　Among the treasures obtained from the dungeon, there are too many unknowns.

　Just like this "bronze mirror," it doesn't react at all even when infused with magic. But in the eyes of the "Gate of Truth," it has a higher value than "Cat Grass" and is equivalent to the "Rhinoceros Horn" from before.

　But when he took out the "bronze mirror," Claire, Pandora, and Winnie were all moved.

　Dak couldn't help but sigh at the long gap between himself and them.

　But it is precisely because of the gap that we have the motivation to catch up.

　He placed the bronze mirror in the middle and asked, "What do you see?"

　But this time, Pandora and Winnie were just staring at the mirror, pondering their reflections.

　After a moment, seeing that the two didn't react, Claire picked up the mirror and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be a replica of the 'Medusa's Mirror.'"

　Winnie said, "So it's a fake? No wonder it doesn't have that legendary feel to it."

　Pandora said, "I can see it, but I don't know how to start it."

　“It’s not difficult.” Claire stretched out her finger and pressed it on the mirror.

　This "bronze mirror," found in the treasure chest in the "Bronze Chamber," has a round bronze frame with beautiful and intricate carvings along its edges. The rust on its surface is a testament to the passage of time.

　Claire gathered magic at her fingertips and wrote a line of incantation on the mirror with remarkable fluidity.

　After the last stroke, she withdrew her hand, and the mirror surface was already showing a hazy gray light.

　Then she picked up the teacup from the side and slowly brought it closer to the mirror.

　When the teacup came into contact with that hazy glow, a layer of stone covered the side of the cup.

　With a flick of her finger, she pushed the teacup onto the mirror, and the teacup was instantly petrified.

　However, once the magic of the "Bronze Mirror" was exhausted and the gray light subsided, the petrified outer shell of the teacup fell off and disappeared, returning to its original state.

　Claire said, "Aside from the fact that you have to keep wearing it and that the petrification effect is different, it's no different from the real thing."

　"This is worlds apart, okay?" Dark complained inwardly, but his eyes gleamed with excitement.

　If he can also refine this "Bronze Mirror" into an "Item Card," then he will obtain his first powerful control-type magic card!

　……

　Without stopping, he immediately took out the "Silver Sphinx" he had also obtained in the "Bronze Chamber" and asked, "What about this one?"

　What kind of surprise will the "Silver Sphinx," which is of similar value to the "Bio Orb" and the "Dragon Tooth Sword," bring him?

　This "Sphinx" is about the size of a paperweight, and is exquisitely carved and lifelike.

　The three couldn't resist getting closer to take a look.

　Winnie muttered, "A sphinx? I seem to remember that it was the pet of some Grim Reaper."

　“Husk, the god of funerals and knowledge,” Pandora said. “I have read about it, but the sphinx is not its pet; it is the sphinx itself.”

　"Really?" Winnie touched her nose, a little embarrassed.

　Claire chuckled, “The Huskus is the earliest sphinx; all subsequent sphinxes have been prefixed with ‘beast’ to distinguish it. According to the library's records, it is both the god of death and the god of wisdom, as well as the founder of a civilization. However, this silver statue lacks divinity and has little to do with the Huskus. As for its special features, I can't see them for now. What about you?”

　Faced with the "Sage of the Beasts'" question, Winnie and Pandora wanted to demonstrate, but after careful examination, they both shook their heads.

　Claire asked, "Pandora, can't you see it either?"

　Pandora said helplessly, "It looks like an extremely ordinary silver statue. Apart from its excellent craftsmanship, there's nothing special about it."

　Suddenly, a chill swept over her as Winnie opened her Eye of Truth.

　After a long pause, Winnie closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she was filled with doubt: "Why would a silver statue be so valuable? Does the God of Truth favor the Sphinx?"

　“I don’t think so.” Claire picked up the Sphinx and looked at it for a while before tossing it back to little Dak, who was staring at it expectantly, and laughed. “But it seems you’ll have to figure this out yourself.”

　Dak opened his mouth, but had no choice but to put the "Sphinx" away.

　He felt that Claire must have a way of finding out, but she just wouldn't...

　However, they didn't come here this afternoon to appraise treasures, and they didn't have any professional equipment. Relying solely on knowledge and eyesight for inspection certainly has its limitations.

　Although Dak was inevitably disappointed, he quickly composed himself and took out the next treasure from his bag.

　"Did you get all of these while adventuring in the dungeon last weekend?"

　Seeing that Dark's treasures seemed inexhaustible, Winnie finally couldn't resist anymore.

　"Luck, luck." Dak placed a "wood carving" in the middle of the table.

　This "wood carving" was found in a hidden room near the treasure chest that contained the "Bio Orb".

　The treasure chest containing the "wood carving" was two meters high and three meters wide, making it arguably the largest treasure chest he had ever opened.

　However, the wood carving itself is only 20 centimeters tall. It is a human figure with legs crossed, and the details are not refined, making it far from the Sphinx.

　Its value is only between that of "Insect Tree" and "Cat Grass", and it's on par with bottles containing "Fallen Spirit Water", "Blood Crystal", and "Soul Remnants" of spirit-absorbing monsters.

　After a brief examination, Pandora and Winnie confirmed its function.

　This is the prototype of a "substitute puppet", which can be used to make magical items - "substitute puppets"!

　Seeing Dark's slight confusion, Pandora patiently explained, "A 'Substitute Puppet' is a special escape tool. It can take damage for its owner in a crucial moment and automatically trigger the 'Blink Spell,' teleporting the owner nearby. However, 'Substitute Puppets' are all single-use items. Therefore, as mages, we prefer to forge them into item cards."

　Then she took out a "Substitute Puppet" magic card from her card pack and waved it at Dark: "I also have a 'Substitute Puppet' here, but it has a long cooldown after one use. If you want to learn how to make it, you can come find me."

　"Okay!" Dak put the "wood carving" into his bag as if he had found a treasure.

　Although this "wood carving" is still just a rough draft, if it can be successfully completed, it will undoubtedly become an extra life-saving treasure.

　Moreover, it would undoubtedly be a powerful tool for clearing the field in magical duels.

　It can help the main magical spirit dodge a fatal blow.

　……

　Overjoyed, Dak took out a "clown mask" from his bag.

　When Winnie saw the "clown mask," she couldn't help but cover her forehead: "Junior Dimon, I just want to know where you got all these bizarre things from?"

　“Treasure chests in the dungeon,” Dark said matter-of-factly.

　Pandora shrugged slightly.

　The news that there was a "treasure chest maniac" among the second-year students had already quietly spread.

　But Winnie Skadi, as expected, was oblivious to everything around her and knew nothing about it.

　Luckily, she was mentally prepared from the beginning, otherwise she would have been scared too.

　After all, even if she could find the level boss relatively easily, she would usually only find one or two treasure chests after defeating it—unlike Dark Demon, who could enter the dungeon carrying a sack.

　After a moment's thought, Winnie took the "clown mask" into her hands.

　After carefully examining the mask with her "Eye of Truth," Winnie infused it with a trace of magic and then put it on without any hesitation.

　The clown mask suddenly wriggled and pressed tightly against her face.

　Immediately afterwards, she could clearly feel the corners of her mouth being pulled open. Although unwilling, she was forced to let out a comical "hehehe" laugh.

　Her face flushed red, and she quickly took off the "clown mask".

　Pandora took it without hesitation and teased, "Nice laugh."

　Winnie closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and smiled again. "This 'Clown Mask' forces laughter. But it doesn't make people laugh from the heart, so it doesn't seem to have any real effect. Hmm, not even as good as a 'Happiness Card.'"

　"Then let's make some improvements?" Pandora observed carefully, compared it to her own face, and ultimately didn't dare to put it on.

　She removed her mask, looked into Dark's eyes, and said, "Our dear junior is an expert in emotion research; I'm sure he can refine it into a suitable 'prop card.'"

　“I’ll try my best…” Dark put away the “clown mask.”

　The first thing that came to his mind when he received the "clown mask" was actually "Piedmon" from "Digimon".

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　However, as an Ultimate-level Digimon, "Piedmon" transforming into a Magical Spirit would place it at least in the fourth tier.

　Based on the quality of this "clown mask," it could never possibly be used as the core material for "Clown King."

　Therefore, we can only try to find another way to use it.

　Pandora's suggestion is quite good. If it can be combined with "Elysium" and improved to make it a mask that can make people feel ecstatic from the inside out... to the point that they can't help but laugh uncontrollably, then obtaining it can create a special control-type "item card".

　"Looks like I need to speed up my learning of 'item card' crafting!"

　After putting the "clown mask" back into his bag, Dak took out the final treasure—the "blood crystal crown"!

　……

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Chapter 596 Three Thousand Items and Eight Thousand Training Methods (9k)

　This "Blood Crystal Crown" was worn on the head of the "King of Blood Frogs" when he first appeared.

　However, the "King of Blood Frogs" is huge and fat, while the "Blood Crystal Crown" is extremely small. It would not be uncomfortable even if a child wore it on their head.

　It is as if it were carved from blood coral, crystal clear, and upon closer inspection, one can see red light flowing within it, radiating an extremely rich magic.

　Dark took the "Blood Crystal Crown" and placed it on the table, then gently put it down.

　Although the "King of Blood Frogs" is only a six-star creature, the "Blood Crystal Crown" is even more valuable in the "Eye of Truth" than the "Trash Slime," and is comparable to the "Magic Fire" spellbook.

　The previous "Clown Mask", "Bio Orb", "Silver Sphinx" and "Dragon Tooth Sword" are all inferior to it!

　"Could you take a look at this for me again?"

　Dak's tone was hopeful.

　……

　"What a beautiful crown! Did you get it from a treasure chest in the dungeon?" Winnie asked.

　“No,” Dark said. “It was dropped by an elite monster I encountered while fighting a tiered boss.”

　Winnie asked curiously, "What kind of monster is it? It's wearing a crown."

　Dark said, "A 'Blood Frog King'."

　“The King of Blood Frogs?” Winnie’s slender fingers, which were reaching for the “Blood Crystal Crown,” suddenly stopped.

　Pandora had no qualms; she took the "Blood Crystal Crown" and examined it closely.

　After a moment, she asked, "Since it's the crown of the 'Blood Frog King,' it should amplify your ability to manipulate blood elements. Did you see the 'Blood Frog King' use the power of this crown?"

　Dark shook his head slightly and said, "In fact, that 'Blood Frog King' only unleashed one aura skill that buffed the entire enemy team at the very beginning."

　Pandora asked, "And then?"

　Dark said, "Dead."

　“This is troublesome.” Pandora tapped the table lightly with her fingers and said, “I don’t have the talent for blood magic, and even if I infuse it with magic, I can’t activate it. Hmm, perhaps you could summon that leopard woman and have her try?”

　“It’s not a leopard woman, it’s a cat woman,” Dark defended “Basdiemon.” “If all else fails, this is probably the only option.”

　Although there are surprisingly many people with blood magic talent in the academy, he certainly wouldn't go to such lengths.