Rebirth Of The Noble Mage Behind The Scenes
Chapter 164 Dormant Sea Demon

Chapter 164: Chapter 164 Dormant Sea Demon

As for that stone, it was actually just picked up by Anvis from the ground, and he cast a Mystical Technique of Initial Spells on it.

After determinations based on Player Level and magical knowledge, Xia Ye Yinghuo was unable to see through this Spell.

Therefore, the information shown on Xia Ye Yinghuo’s panel was "Mysterious Stone," not "Stone upon which a Mystical Technique was cast."

As a former Player, Anvis knew the mentality of Players very well.

Compared to common rewards, Players always prefer things that are more mysterious—

Glancing at the sky, Anvis turned around and headed towards the tavern "Dormant Sea Demon" on the main thoroughfare of the town.

Although the risk level of the cave was known through Xia Ye Yinghuo’s panel, rushing to search it immediately was obviously too hasty.

Having just arrived on the island, there was still much that Anvis didn’t know about the specific situation of the island.

Anvis planned to go to the local tavern to learn about the specific natural environment and the precise location of the Gem Mine and the source of the Harmonizing Agent.

It was not easy to make a trip out, and naturally, he wanted to maximize the benefits.

This was unlike the low to mid-rank Curse Ore mines that he had previously bought up in the Empire, which the large forces did not value.

The two new types of resources, which could assist Seventh Rank Professionals and above in cultivation and breakthroughs, were indeed of strategic value. They were precious resources on par with a large Magic Crystal Mine!

Moreover, there was something even beyond that.

After truly seeing this island, Anvis realized that the island itself might be of even greater value to him than the Gem Mine and the source of the Harmonizing Agent on it.

It was a vast, ownerless land hidden deep in the Mist Sea, nearly the size of a small continent!

He could completely use this island as his major base and foundation for secret development.

Distinct from Evan, who needed to train his own forces of Professionals, Anvis, who had double the memories of the future, had an entirely different development plan from the typical Noble descendants.

Therefore, he didn’t particularly need the two specialties of the island himself. He could almost trade most of the output to his family in exchange for their support in other areas.

.........

Tavern, ’Dormant Sea Demon’

Pushing open the tavern door made of unknown wood, Anvis and Jom entered.

The interior of the tavern was decorated with a sailing theme; the walls adorned with old fishing nets, oddly shaped driftwood, and specimens of various huge marine creatures.

Those pairs of eyes that refused to close in death seemed to still watch over the travelers inside the tavern silently.

Black wooden round tables of fine craftsmanship, along with matching chairs, were arranged on the floor.

Although it was known as the largest tavern and inn in town, it was actually not much bigger than the sailor tavern at Delas Port where Anvis had come from.

Perhaps because it was morning, there were only a few people in the tavern. There was also a person wrapped in a black cloak, clearly an outsider, sitting to one side.

On the way here, Anvis had asked Jom to conduct a wide-range psychic detection of the entire town to investigate the distribution of Professional strength here.

The result indicated that most of the town’s residents were Professionals, but they were mostly between First and Third Rank, with very few Fourth Rank Mid-Rank Professionals, and even fewer Fifth Rank Professionals—only two.

However, there were two locations in the town where Jom’s psychic detection was blocked and he could not investigate.

The temple of the Old God, Rai, located atop the central hill of the town; and an ancient black Rock tower at the northwest corner of the town.

"What can I get for you, gentlemen?"

Behind the bar counter, a short and skinny barkeep stood there, his gaze slightly strange as he looked at the two who had just entered.

He had a strangely narrow forehead, a few sparse strands of hair were stuck to his scalp with sweat and grime, his nose appeared flattened as if it had been hit, but his eyes were unusually bulging.

So bulging that Anvis was reminded of the fish eyes on the wall, which seemed to still be watching him.

"Firstly, we’ll take two adjoining rooms, the best ones."

Sitting on the wooden stools in front of the bar and donning his hood, Anvis, back in his travel mercenary disguise, spoke in a deep tone.

"Rooms on the third floor, one and a half Silver Coins per night, sir."

The barkeep took out two keys made of black bronze, each attached to a tag of the same material with a chain.

"Fine, two rooms, let’s start with fifteen days."

Anvis handed over five Platinum Coins to the barkeep.

"Also, I have some questions to ask."

Hearing this, the barkeep paused for a moment in his actions to give change.

"What would you like to know?"

After a moment, his eyes narrowed slightly, he withdrew his hand from the wooden cash box, and looked up at Anvis.

"I suppose, you can tell that we’ve just arrived here by ship today."

His mouth twitched, revealing a somewhat rugged smile, Anvis spoke nonchalantly.

"So, could you give me a rough introduction to the specific geography and situation of this island? Also, the locations where those gemstones and pretty powders are produced?... Oh, right! You call them ’Heart of Amis’ and ’Amis Dust’."

"Heart of Amis and Amis Dust?"

The barkeep thought for a few seconds, then casually picked up a cup from the side and wiped it.

"I understand, most of you foreigners probably come here for that."

He seemed to organize his words before speaking rapidly.

"The Heart of Amis is mined from gem mines among the mountains on the northwest side of the island. From time to time, groups form to head there for gemstone extraction.

Amis Dust is a blessing from the great Rai, every full moon night of the Purple Moon Amis, the central temple in town shines and bestows blessings upon the entire town, and Amis Dust is a byproduct of Rai’s blessings."

"As for the island, there’s not much to say, the northern side is all perilous mountains and desolate rocky wastelands, that’s where the Curse Power is the most concentrated.

The middle part is a large primeval jungle, where the Curse Power is weaker than the mountains and wastelands, but still stronger than the plains closest to town.

And our town, Lavales, is the land blessed by Divine, protected from the Curse by Rai’s power.

These curses become stronger at night, especially during the nights of the new moon each month, even Fourth Rankers dare not venture outside the town’s protective range."

"As for that castle on top of the mountain and the black tower at the northwest corner of the town, I am not clear on the particulars. They were already there when I was born, just like that."

Lastly, the barkeep shrugged his shoulders.

"Alright, thank you for the explanation."

Anvis nodded, then stood up and left with the barkeep watching him.

But as he passed by the figure in the black cloak, his peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of an object on the person.