Black Hearted Mage

Chapter 151 Complete the transaction

The stall's dazzling array of goods had been sold out, leaving only a few small items. Caesars looked at the empty stall with satisfaction and began to tidy up in an orderly manner.

At this moment, the little black snake beside him was lying on the ground contentedly. Its originally slender body had become thicker, as if it had been inflated. Business was good today, and the little snake had obviously eaten its fill, but there was still a big snake lying nearby.

Kaesas rummaged through his space ring and pulled out a piece of tender, juicy fire lizard meat. This was an extremely precious ingredient, usually only obtained after hunting high-level magical beasts and difficult to purchase. He placed the piece of meat in front of the snake, ready to reward it.

Just then, the little snake crawled over to the meat and licked it with its tongue. Seeing this, Caesars quickly warned, "Saint Paul, don't be greedy! This is the meat of a high-level monster. You can't eat it yet!"

The big snake twisted its body excitedly, eager to taste the delicacy in front of it. It stretched out its long tongue and gently licked the surface of the fire lizard meat, as if it was savoring the deliciousness and aroma of the meat.

Caesars was worried that the big snake would be too eager and accidentally swallow the small snake along with the entire piece of meat, so he quickly took the little black snake to the side.

The meat of the salamander wasn't very large, and for the massive golden-eyed black snake, it was probably just enough to fill its stomach. This large snake, covered in smooth, jet-black scales, first used its sensitive tongue to carefully sniff the food, determining whether it contained any beneficial ingredients and matched its taste preferences.

The giant snake determined that this piece of tender salamander meat perfectly met its requirements. Its massive snout opened slightly, revealing two rows of sharp teeth, like a chilling smile. But to Caesars, who knew it well, this was a unique way for a black snake to express joy. Before feeding, especially when faced with such a tempting delicacy, a golden-eyed black snake displays a fierce desire to attack. Any creature that dared to approach or snatch its food would be mercilessly attacked.

"Alright, alright, eat now! Enjoy your food!"

Caesars twisted his wrist slightly, making a graceful gesture of invitation. His deadly jaws suddenly opened, clenching the salamander's flesh with lightning speed. The snake's head jerked back, flinging the flesh upwards. Then, its massive body suddenly reared up. As the flesh reached its highest point in the air, the snake's jaws suddenly widened to their fullest, swallowing the entire mass in one gulp.

The big snake did not use its fangs; it was smarter than the small snake.

"Let's go, I'm going to buy some food!"

Kaisas was going to the Northern Plateau, so he needed to prepare a lot of things, including food of various flavors, clean drinking water, high-quality charcoal and durable firewood.

The climate of the Northern Plateau is unpredictable. In spring, the sun may shine brightly during the day, but at night, a sudden snowstorm may arrive. In summer, the highlands can also experience scorching sun, but the next rain can bring a bone-chilling chill.

Even in the hottest summer day, it is still cool near the Icecap Mountains. The Icecap Mountains are a permafrost area, and the snow has never melted since its formation.

Across the Grand Plaza, the massive door of the Earth Dragon Trading Company was sealed with several seals. It was obvious that the fat man was in grave danger. Unauthorized mining of magic crystals without the Empire's involvement was a serious crime.

After visiting more than a dozen shops and buying enough food to last for two or three years, Caesars brought two golden-eyed black devil snakes to the Duke of Barton's mansion, where he could find the top-quality black tea he had longed for.

The dozen or so guards at the gate of the Duke's Mansion turned pale the moment they saw the golden-eyed black snake, and they stood at the gate of the courtyard wall, not daring to move.

"Is the Duchess in the castle?" Caesar asked.

"exist!"

The guard spoke in a low voice, his back against the solid and tall stone wall, not daring to move.

"Someone of you go and report it!"

"Mr. Magician, please go in by yourself! My legs have become weak after looking at your snake, and now I can't even walk!" The middle-aged guard's voice was out of tune, and his legs were shaking constantly.

"My black snakes are very obedient. They didn't scare you. You scared yourselves!"

Caesar ignored the guards and walked into the castle garden, followed by the little black snake. The big snake suddenly stood up, its tongue flickering, and leaned its huge head against the wall, where its pounding heart aroused its curiosity.

"what!"

The guards at the Duke's palace screamed as they fled at top speed. A massive, golden-eyed black snake, its mouth slightly open, revealed a terrifying smile. It quickly caught up with Caesars, its tail still sweeping back and forth across the ground.

"So naughty!" Caesars turned around and said.

At the gate of the majestic castle, the housekeeper of the Duke's Mansion was already standing there. She was the Duchess's aunt and came from the same mercenary family as the Duchess. She didn't seem to be too afraid of the black snake and just glanced at it casually.

Caesars walked to the castle gate with a smile on his face, bowed slightly to the housekeeper, and said, "Inform the Duchess that I'm here to deliver the commission. I've killed Trudeau, and I've brought his body with me!"

The housekeeper, who had originally had no expression on her face, suddenly widened her eyes. She felt as if she had heard it wrong.

"Trudeau of the Golden Viper Mercenary Group?"

"Of course it's him!"

The housekeeper, having received accurate information, reached out with a solemn expression and clutched the hem of her skirt. Without hesitation, she turned around and hurried towards the castle hall. Her rapid steps seemed to be on the beat of a drum, making a crisp and anxious sound.

At the same time, Caesars, with steady steps, slowly entered the spacious, bright hall. He stood tall and majestic, his every step radiating an invisible majesty. Following him into the hall were two formidable, golden-eyed black snakes, one large and one small. These two snakes slithered forward, their bodies gleaming with a mysterious black light, their golden eyes like blazing flames, exuding a chilling chill.

At this moment, in the center of the living room stood a magnificent chair, upon which sat a white-haired old man. He was the renowned Duke of Barton. Although time had left deep marks on his face, it was still difficult to conceal his former elegance and majesty.

"Old Duke, it's been a long time since we last met. I'm here to visit you today!" Caesars greeted Duke Patton politely with a smile on his face.

However, Duke Barton frowned, staring at the strange young man in front of him with dim eyes, and asked sternly: "Who are you? How dare you be so rude as to enter my mansion without informing me! And bring such a dangerous pet with you!"

Facing Duke Barton's questioning, Caesars remained calm and composed. He smiled and explained, "Your Excellency, I am Caesars Cavell, Joanna's son. We have met several times before. Do you really not remember? It seems that Your Excellency, the Duke, is truly forgetful!"

Caesars sat on the sofa next to him. He reached out and patted the sofa, and the small black snake slithered up and sat next to Caesars. The large black snake also slowly climbed onto the sofa, staring at the old duke with a pair of golden vertical pupils.

Speaking of Joanna, Duke Barton seemed to recall the past and fell into a trance. When he was young, he was also one of Joanna's suitors.

"Golden-eyed black demon snake! Kaisas, where did you get it?"

Duke Barton took a closer look and quickly shrank back.

"They are raised in the high tower in the north. Old Duke, they are all very obedient, you can just rest assured!" Caesars said with a smile.

"Boy, what brings you to my house?"

"I have a small matter with the Duchess. I accepted a commission a few years ago, and today I am here to hand it in!"

"Commission? How come I didn't know about this?"

"Duke, you have known about this for a long time, but you just didn't dare to do it!" said the Duchess as she was walking down the stairs.

"Is there anything I dare not do?" Duke Patton asked with some doubt.

"I asked you to kill Trudeau, did you dare?"

The Duchess was about forty, with a curvaceous figure, and she was glaring at the old Duke. The Duke of Barton was already a gray-haired old man, older than Joanna, probably in his eighties, an age where his heart was full but his strength was insufficient.

Duke Barton's strength was too low, he was just a high-level warrior, and he could only live to be 120 years old at most. Look at this Duchess, she used to be an archer, and her strength was even stronger than the old Duke.

"This kid killed Trudeau?" The old duke looked at Caesar with a puzzled look.

"I've brought Trudeau's body and all his weapons and equipment. Please verify his identity so I can complete this mission!"

Caesars took out a blackened corpse and threw it on the floor tiles in the living room. The Duchess and the housekeeper were about to go forward to check, but Caesars immediately stopped them.

"Duchess, butler, you must wear animal leather gloves before touching the corpse. Trudeau was poisoned to death!" Caesars reminded quickly.

The two ladies nodded, immediately put on leather gloves, squatted down, and carefully examined the body on the ground. They pointed at the old wounds on the body and talked in low voices.

The old duke also stretched his neck and looked at the pitch-black corpse on the ground.

"He is Trudeau, we can confirm it. He has two arrow wounds on his body, which were caused by the siege on our family!"

"Now that Trudeau's body has been identified, Duchess, let's complete this deal!"

"Aunt, give him a thousand kilograms of the best black tea!"

The Duchess, with a solemn expression, placed Trudeau's body in her storage ring. She then turned slightly and whispered a message to the housekeeper beside her. The housekeeper nodded respectfully and walked towards the back of the spacious and luxurious living room with light yet steady steps.

At this time, the old duke sitting next to him suddenly broke the silence and asked, "You actually need a thousand kilograms of top-grade Barton black tea? This is not a small amount!" His weathered eyes stared at the Duchess, as if trying to catch a clue from her expression.

The Duchess raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile, and replied calmly: "Yes, it is one thousand kilograms of top-grade Barton black tea. There is still a large amount of tea stored in the warehouse, and this amount is nothing to us. Moreover, with just one thousand kilograms of black tea, I can fulfill the wish I have dreamed of for many years. This deal is really a good deal!" Although she said it lightly, her eyes revealed an excitement that was difficult to conceal.

However, in stark contrast to the Duchess's composure, the old duke couldn't help but frown upon hearing this figure, a hint of pain appearing on his face. After all, this was a priceless piece of top-grade black tea! But seeing the Duchess's resolute expression, he couldn't say anything more.

At this moment, Caesars, who had been standing silently by the side, suddenly interrupted with a smile: "Your Excellency the Duke, if there is someone you want to get rid of, you can entrust it to me. I am an ambitious and adventurous person!" As he spoke, he winked mischievously. Although his tone was a bit joking, it vaguely revealed a desire to try.

"I'm a great Duke. I can take revenge on my own. Why would I need your help? Boy, don't try to take my tea."

"The Duke has no commission, but I still have something I want to entrust to you, and this time it's not about killing someone!"

As soon as the Duke of Barton finished speaking, the Duchess on the side spoke.

"Duchess, if you have something to say, just tell me. I don't want gold coins, I just want the best black tea!"

"Mr. Caesars, since you have the Golden-Eyed Black Demon Snake, you must have a powerful antidote. I want to exchange two bottles for self-defense!"

"If it's an ordinary strong antidote, that is, a potion that can remove the venom of the black devil snake, I can trade three or five bottles. But I can't trade the potion that can remove the venom of the golden-eyed black devil snake with my wife!" Kaisas said.

"Do powerful antidotes also have different levels of effectiveness?" the Duchess asked doubtfully, while Duke Barton was also listening.

"Yes, ordinary strong antidote can remove the poison of black snake and most other poisons, but it cannot remove the poison of golden-eyed black snake."

"Golden-eyed Black Demonic Snakes are extremely rare. I'll trade them for five bottles of ordinary powerful antidote potions!"

"My Lord Duke, My Lady Duchess, can I exchange two hundred kilograms of tea leaves for a bottle of antidote?"

"can!"

The old duke spoke excitedly, slapping the sofa with his hand. The massive, golden-eyed black snake suddenly reared up, ready to attack. Duke Barton turned pale with fear. Fortunately, Caesars reached out and patted the snake, calming it down.

"Old Duke, you are too excited. The Golden-Eyed Black Demon Snake thinks you want to attack me!"