Having a powerful lord as a father figure, what's wrong with just wanting to draw cards?

The judges immediately labeled the blue-eyed quartz in the two newly unearthed rough stones: Edward's was unformed, and Wilcost's was B+.

High judgment.

Given Edward's ability to break stones, it's estimated that apart from Domi and the others, no one present would think Edward could win.

Then the second round of stone selection began.

Edward, who went first, randomly picked a stone again. On the other hand, the 'professional team' observed for even longer than last time, but they did manage to get a higher-grade blue-eyed stone, which was A grade.

Reaching rank A already imbues it with rich magical power, and Wilcox was quite satisfied with this.

There might only be one high-quality blue-eyed stone like this in a batch of raw stones.

Edward has improved this time as well. Although it's only a C grade piece, it's a large piece. For most gamblers, it wouldn't be a loss, but beating Wilcost is just a pipe dream.

“This is your last chance,” Argyle reminded him.

"I know, don't panic, the advantage is on my side." Edward remained confident. "Watch how I turn the tide."

Domi's expression turned strange...

Round three.

Everyone held their breath. If Edward could pull off an amazing blue-eye stone in the final round, it would be a game-winning move! The entertainment value would be off the charts!

This is exactly what they, the onlookers, most wanted to see.

"Young Master, we really can't find anyone better than the last one this round..."

Wilcost was fairly satisfied with the previous offer, so asking them to offer something better was really asking too much, and it was unlikely given the limited conditions.

"Okay, next all we need to do is pick out the tallest one of the short ones. I want to make sure Edward has no chance of winning. You'll get the benefits afterward."

"Young Master is so magnanimous!"

"We will certainly do our utmost!"

This time, Edward randomly ordered another dish, and a chorus of groans erupted from the crowd; some even left early.

Wilcost got a B-grade item. Even if it wasn't an A-grade, it wouldn't matter. At least it reduced the chances of Edward getting a B-grade item.

Edward, however, only achieved a C grade by the very end.

"Looks like the dust has settled." Wilcost called out from across the river, his tone brimming with smugness.

"Edward, you... sigh..."

"Uncle Carlos will definitely spank you when he finds out."

Wilcost walked down the corridor and, facing him, said in a mocking tone, "I urge Edward to honor his bet. I'll gladly accept Brofield's properties; please don't take offense."

"Opening champagne halfway through? Isn't that a bit premature? The betting isn't over yet."

Edward's words were surprising, causing Wilcost to frown:

"Are you trying to renege on your promise?"

"How is that possible, ladies and gentlemen! Open your eyes and take a good look! Referee, please bring out the second rough stone I just opened."

The large, C-grade blue-eyed stone was brought up again.

Edward turned to Domi and said, "Domi, you should have noticed, right? Can you help me get it out?"

"of course."

Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Domi walked down to the first floor and stood in front of the raw stone that had already been cut open.

He wasn't a professional cutter, but what he was about to cut was something even a professional cutter couldn't do.

Domi pulled out the dagger 'Night Slaughter' from somewhere and sliced ​​it off the half of the blue-eyed stone.

One cut... two cuts...

Until the fifth cut, a wisp of bluish-green bloomed from within, almost blinding all the jade gamblers.

The person in charge and judge, who had seen countless blue-eyed stones, was so flustered that he could barely speak and was trembling all over.

"This...this could be the legendary, once-in-a-century...Azure Eye Stone!?"

"Azure Eye Stone?!"

"The legendary Eye of Poseidon!"

The only remaining azure eye stone was polished into a gem worthy of being passed down through generations by an equally legendary craftsman and named the 'Eye of the Sea God'. It was originally kept in the treasury of the old Lionheart Empire, but it disappeared after the uprising ended and was lost in the flames of war.

And now, a second lapis lazuli has appeared! How could anyone not be excited?

Those closest to it can feel the immense magic contained within. Unlike the showy Blue-Eyed Stone King, the truly precious Sky Blue-Eyed Stone is understated, unassuming, and deeply hidden in its merits and fame.

He smiled slightly: "I never expected that the legendary blue-eyed stone would be hidden in a C-grade stone."

When they saw Domi dig out the entire azure eye stone without any damage, the people of Wilcox were dumbfounded. What a twist!

The whole place erupted in cheers. They never expected that the turning point they had been dreaming of would actually come! They could brag about this to their neighbors for ten years!

By this time, Edward had already opened the treasure chest, picked up the 'precious' Blue-Eyed Stone King with his bare hands, and casually tossed it into the air to weigh it in his hand, completely disregarding it.

“Wilcost, don’t you think this blue-eyed quartz king would be quite suitable as an edge decoration?”

In front of the Azure Eye Stone, even the King of Stones can only serve as a foil.

Wilcost was grinding his teeth to dust, not only because he was going to lose the Stone King, but also because he was furious that the Azure Stone would be here, being opened by Edward in front of hundreds of people!

If it were a jade gambler, the lapis lazuli would be back in his hands the next day, but he couldn't do that to Edward.

"You don't look well, Wilcost. Are you alright?"

Then, Xia added insult to injury, stabbing him deeply into his heart.

But he could only force a smile and reply, "It's nothing..."

"If there's nothing else, we'll be going now~" Edward and his friends walked past Wilcost, whose face was dark with anger, laughing and chatting.

"Oh, by the way, are there any craftsmen nearby who can help me with this? Cumberbatch's appraisers are so amazing, their jewelry makers must be amazing too, right?"

"No delivery!"

"Hahahahaha!"

As Edward's laughter faded into the distance, the air pressure around Wilcost seemed to drop considerably.

"Damn it! Throw those good-for-nothing bastards out! I never want to see them again!"

Ignoring the trouble behind him, Edward held the two priceless gems, smiling like a child. He didn't even bother to eat dinner, instead asking the others if they knew any jewelers.

"I do know someone who modified my Darkmoon Slime Amulet; his skills are no worse than a professional's."

When it comes to craftsmanship, Domi immediately thinks of Leonardo da Vinci, who lived in the artisan district.

The original slime amulet was just an unattractive necklace, but in his hands, not only was its function enhanced, but its appearance was also made more exquisite, just like those precious necklaces from his previous life.

The group then made their way to Leonardo da Vinci's small workshop.

With so many rich young masters and ladies arriving all at once, even someone as indifferent to fame and fortune as he was, couldn't help but be taken aback.

He pulled Domi aside and said, "Hey, hey, hey, you don't have to hold a noble banquet here, do you?"

Domi shoved his head away: "What are you talking about? I've brought you business. Azure Eye Stone, ever heard of it?"

Leonardo da Vinci was shocked a second time: "My God... Azure Eye!? Are you sure?"

"Confirmed, and it's fresh off the press. This is all we can do for you. Take this chance, and you'll be rich for three generations!"

180. Chapter 177, Section 176: Natsu's Journey to School

After entrusting the azure eye stone and the king stone to Leonardo da Vinci, the group left his small workshop.

But before they had gone far, Domi stopped outside the alley next to the small workshop and lingered, tilting his head to peer inside.

"What's wrong?" Shia asked as she approached Domi.

"I think I just saw something shiny inside."

"It might be a bottle or shards of glass that a drunk person threw inside."

"Maybe……"

Just as Domi was about to leave, a furry little head popped out again from the garbage heap deep in the alley, blinking its two big, sapphire-like eyes.

Domi saw it very clearly this time; it was definitely not a hallucination!

He walked in despite the stench, not knowing why he was doing it, but the desire to find out was just too strong.

Everyone else waited outside the alley for Domi to come out.

Shea genuinely disliked this kind of place, but she eventually overcame her germaphobia and mustered the courage to go inside.

"Domi..."

Shh~ Look what I found!

In Shia's eyes, Domi, who was squatting in front of the garbage heap, looked like a homeless man rummaging through something.

He turned around and was holding a hairy black ball between his clasped hands!

"This is……??

Despite her extensive reading, she couldn't immediately figure out what kind of creature it was.

What animal grows into a dark, round ball?

However, the next moment, two large eyes suddenly opened on the upper part of the black ball, gazing at her with watery eyes, and it meowed.

At this moment, its little tail also stretched out from behind, swaying in front of Domi's eyes. It was very tiny and very cute.

The ears are slightly bent, so they blend in with the fur, which is why they look so...rounded.

"Cat?"

"Yes, it's just like a lump of coal, Shia, let's raise it!"

Domi lifted it up with both hands, holding it high, and the more he looked at the little black face, the more comical it seemed.

"I feel like we're really meant to be."