Full-Time Magician: Demon Mage

Chapter 280 Slight Increase in Assets

After the first match of the opening game, a celebratory dinner was held that day, but considering that there were still matches to be played, everyone was still not too relaxed.

Those who don't get a chance to play are especially busy secretly trying to find ways to improve their situation.

In the first match of the opening tournament, almost all the players made their appearances, with Mu Ningxue and Wang Teng being the most eye-catching.

Jiang Yu is not bad either, but he is much worse than the previous two.

Nan Jue simply didn't have many opportunities to use her skills; otherwise, her advanced sonic magic would have amazed everyone, as would Jiang Shaoxu.

Even so, the few who didn't get to play were incredibly envious, and they weren't even in the mood for a meal, leaving quickly after finishing their food.

Night falls.

The lights of Venice illuminated the night, and throngs of tourists strolled through the streets and alleys, their conversations filling the air.

On a small boat, Wang Teng had Tang Yue on his left and Ding Yumin on his right, a look of utter contentment on his face.

"How's it going? How much did you make today?"

Wang Teng made no extra moves, quietly embracing the two beauties as they rode the cruise ship, enjoying the night view of the water city.

"Because we invested a lot, the odds were pulled down to only 1.5, so we made about 30 billion this time."

"This is a relatively limited investment. If you invest more, the odds will be pulled down even further, which wouldn't be worthwhile."

A charming smile flashed in Tang Yue's eyes. This kind of opportunity to make a fortune only comes once every four years, and she couldn't let it slip by easily.

Wang Teng had already told her about this before the competition started, and she started operating it as soon as she arrived.

Who doesn't like money? She does too. The more you earn, the more you can spend, not to mention the resources behind it are calculated in hundreds of millions.

Even if you don't buy resources, using them to fill your wallet is excellent.

Ding Yumin stretched with a relaxed mood. She naturally left the money-making to Sister Tang Yue; she had simply come to check on things and cheer someone on.

After more than a year of accumulating knowledge, she has a very deep understanding of magic and is no longer the novice she once was.

"It's a pity. After this battle, the odds will be even lower. Nobody's a fool," Tang Yue said with a hint of regret.

"Low odds are only temporary. People's long-held perceptions will not be overturned by one or two games."

"When we encounter a powerful nation, the odds will definitely skyrocket again. At that time, you just need to make your move."

Wang Teng didn't mind making a little extra money; relying solely on honestly gathering materials would only yield limited profits.

Unlike the current betting scene, where the speed at which you can make money is so fast that even a printing press can't keep up.

Especially that dark horse from Egypt; capturing it is equivalent to capturing the resources of at least two super-level mages.

There are still a few more knockout matches to play, and the longer the winning streak continues, the safer it will be.

As long as they don't encounter those few strong national teams, the competition shouldn't be too difficult, and their chances of winning are quite high, as the team is already very strong.

The first round of the knockout stage will only eliminate the remaining half of the teams, so the pressure to advance is almost non-existent for them.

"I heard from my uncle that the chief mage of the palace invited you to join the palace mage corps after graduation? Or perhaps for a councilor position?"

Tang Yue was still very curious about this. The Palace Mage Corps was a representative of the national-level magical forces, and its status was even higher than that of the Inquisition. Zhu Meng, whom she disliked, was one of its members.

"Yeah, it's probably because my behavior and actions caught his attention."

"Whether it was the arrest of Luo Mian or the cooperation with the Koreans, it had already touched on their level. I'm not surprised at all that these things came into his view."

"As long as my strength continues to grow, and the more I do, the more attention I will attract, it's only a matter of time."

Wang Teng had a fairly good impression of Pang Lai; the fact that he could become the chief mage representative of the palace meant he was no ordinary person.

Moreover, he is a very pure person; otherwise, the country would not have left him the precious Dimensional Core, a treasure that Su Lu longed for but could not obtain.

The Royal Mage Order represents the interests of the nation and is the highest authority in the country's magical forces, holding a decisive position.

Pang Lai extended an invitation to him, partly to recruit talent, and partly to promote younger generations, consolidate power, and enhance the influence of the court mage group.

As his strength increases, the forces or energy gathered around him will also grow larger and larger. Gathering him alone is equivalent to gathering a whole group of people.

Even the indirect benefits alone will cause the influence of the court mage group to continue to grow. This is an inevitable result of the forces gathering from all directions.

Which legislator doesn't have the support of various factions behind him?

This is similar to the five major magic associations, the Parthenon, or the Holy City; there are countless forces gathered around them.

In addition to its own strength, it also has the widest influence and therefore a greater say.

Joining the court mage council and becoming a councilor is like jumping off the chessboard from a pawn; it's just that you haven't become a player yet.

This is the most fundamental difference between him and Mo Fan. Don't the higher-ups know about Mo Fan's talent? Don't they know the importance of talent?

However, Mo Fan was all alone and had limited influence. At most, he could be considered a talented individual, but the world did not lack talent; what it lacked was resources.

An invitation will only be received if the other party reaches the pinnacle of the demonic path, or at least becomes a super-level mage and their influence continues to grow.

Even so, they are respected only because of their personal abilities, but as for their voice, they probably don't have much influence.

They might even be ostracized by various parties due to their unconventional personality. Even if they join a powerful group, they might not gain any benefits and might even have to give something away themselves.

This is because the weight of influence is insufficient. This is a world where great power is concentrated in one person, yet lifespan is limited, and social opinion supervision is necessary; one cannot rule the world with a single word.

"How dare you say that? You didn't tell us about such a huge lightning-type ore vein..."

"However, your choice is not wrong. There is competition in various aspects within the trial committee, and interests are easily diluted."

"You need to be mentally prepared. Your uncle said that after you join the palace mage group, internal exchanges of interests will frequently occur."

"The information about the Peruvian mineral vein has already been leaked. Those people back home will definitely find out you're one of the masterminds, and they'll look for an opportunity to exchange you for a Thunder-type Celestial Seed!"

"Then Zhu Meng is the one who can't wait!"

Tang Yue naturally knew about some of these things. She often secretly paid attention to Wang Teng's actions and was able to detect some of his major moves.

It's just that Wang Teng is currently undergoing training at the National Academy, and many things have been blocked by her mentor and her uncle. Everything will be discussed after the Venice National Academy Tournament ends.

Wang Teng's expression froze for a moment, then he smiled knowingly. Such a big commotion as mining couldn't be kept secret for long.

All parties will inevitably conduct in-depth investigations. As for the higher-ups, there are not many secrets in this world. Unless it involves top-secret national events, they can basically dig out some information.

(End of this chapter)