Hellbents
Chapter 149: Greed
Mammon, a demon often mentioned in the books as well as being a modern pop culture reference as the second demon prince, of the 7 brothers who represent the traits that are at the root of various human sins. For Mammon himself symbolizes greed and wealth.
That is the theology Ava read. But why was there his original manifestation now before him?
"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Bozia." Keanu Bozia, the pseudonym used by the devil now.
"I should be grateful, Princess. Thanks to you, the kingdom of Uflaria will be spared from this truly miserable plague, it is Princess Eve who saved countless people who were already victims and also prevented new victims." Enough of his tongue.
Ezra, still confused by Ava's suspicious gestures, read again the clauses in their magic contract. Basically, Mr. Keanu just wants the profit they will get from selling antidotes. There are no managerial rights prosecutions like shameless mayors, no statements that have the potential to harm them, the mana traces on those contracts are also intact, this means that what Ezra holds is neither a false contract nor an invalid contract.
In short, he just wanted money.
If the contract is genuine, Ava can't say anything. Because the true identity of potential investors in front of him can only Ava see through his observation skills. Mammon, who claimed to be Keanu, also had an ordinary appearance, no two horns on the head, normal skin color instead of red, not the tail he usually saw in comics.
Ava has no reason to refuse the demon's investment money, Keanu's moves do not invite justified suspicion if Ava suddenly confronts him. This is different when he uncovers a spy mage who sneaks in the palace's magic tower. It would be very rude if Ava, who insisted on not taking care of the business of making this antidote and only wanted to receive royalties, suddenly told Ezra, who was not willing to take care of the business of making this antidote and only wanted to receive royalties, the incident is a prince from another kingdom so make their status more or less parallel, rejecting potential investors needed. Plus, Ava had no idea what a leveled demon could do beyond those 4 digits when she disturbed him.
Maybe he just wanted a coin? After all, Mammon is a demon who is described as greedy for wealth and money.
But Ava was afraid that it was just her innocent assumption that was tired and honest, a little afraid.
His emotions were drained before and after the trip to Crimsonwood, he did not yet have time to rest.
"Alright, thank you for the cooperation, Mr. Bozia," Ezra closed their business meeting politely.
"Thank you too, Princess Eve, Prince Ezra, and Duke Frost. I can't believe I'm going to collaborate with famous figures like you."
Keanu stood up, tidying up again his brown suit. Then bowed respectfully to the three of them. Go awayl.
Ezra immediately glanced at Ava, asking for an explanation from his sight.
Well, this won't be his business, but there's no harm in telling Ezra to be careful. After all, he was the key figure of his passive income success.
"He's suspicious."
"... Where did the Princess get such an impression?"
"I have often been confronted with people with ulterior motives, Prince Ezra," the girl twitched and offended the prince who had followed her for recruiting Ava, "And he looks like a slippery snake. So it's better not to let your guard down in front of him."
If Eve says it like that, Ezra can only smile and agree. "All right, Princess."
However, the potential of 9.8 is too high to pass up.