Overlord: Start from the Goblin Lair.

Chapter 227: Yuanyin Transaction
"This... Logically speaking, it shouldn't be told to outsiders, especially mortals," the Devil hesitated and gritted his teeth, "but this matter is related to you, so you can't be considered an outsider."

"Recently, we have discovered that Abyss Silver weapons are circulating in our battles with the Abyss," the Devil glanced at the crudely made "spears" on the ground, "not this kind, but refined weapons made by demon craftsmen."

"Although it has not yet reached a large scale, when the Abyss Silver weapons appear in the hands of high-level demons, it will still cause us considerable harm. In order to avoid further unnecessary losses beyond the plan, Grand Duke Zariel, who is commanding the bloody battle, requires a thorough investigation of the matter. And I am one of the investigators sent to the Abyss."

The succubus carefully picked up a wooden pole of a "spear" from the ground and held up the deep silver ore tied to the top. "This work should not be difficult at all. Most demons are stupid people who are only interested in profit and have no brains. I disguised myself as a succubus and easily gained the trust of the merchant who sold deep silver weapons. I also got the location of the demon craftsman who forged deep silver weapons from him. But just when I was about to pay a price to buy all the deep silver weapons, an accident happened."

The red and black eyes of the Lust Demon revealed a fear that was engraved in his bones. "I don't know which demon lord's incarnation passed by, but he only looked at me and made me lose all my disguises, and even took away most of my power! Damn it, my informant never told me that the demon lord's incarnation would come out to hang out at that time!"

"The craftsman naturally refused to trade with me anymore and even called the guards to arrest me. In a hurry, I saw a spot with a weak spatial connection in the corner of his shop. I didn't have time to think about it at the time, so I just rushed in, and then..."

"There is a group of Babu demons serving that craftsman. They stole ore from my mine and gave it to their employer." Ron roughly guessed what happened next. "But you are a lust demon after all. Even if they have deep silver ore, they shouldn't end up so miserable, right?"

"Miserable?" The demon laughed awkwardly. "My dear, the rift I passed through is not suitable for only one person. There were at least six guards behind me trying to capture me! If I hadn't spent a huge price to seal the rift, your fate would definitely not be any better than mine!"

"Do you know how difficult it is to maintain order on the surface in the abyss? Each of those guards is a top-notch high-level demon. One of them alone can beat ten of me!"

"Are you bragging? Are you trying to show off?" Sera curled her lips. "If the Abyss is really that strong, how did you devils fight them to such an extent that there is no clear winner?"

"Of course it's because they are inherently disorderly," the succubus rolled his eyes at the barbarian, "They are constantly fighting and strife each other, and most of the methods they use are violence rather than conspiracy. They once occupied Avernus, but because of their inherent defects, they are now almost driven out."

"In that case, I have to thank you." Ron walked to the place where the abyss energy leaked in his memory. The new and slightly messy seal showed that this place was indeed closed only recently. "Tell me, is there still a chance for the demon to break through from another level?"

"Impossible, this is not a stable passage," the Devil said with certainty, "Before you, there must have been mortals who colluded with the devil and performed a ritual here, which caused the crack to appear. As long as no more devil believers are allowed to approach, the seal will not be broken for at least three months."

At this point, a cunning flashed in the eyes of the Devil: "Of course, you can also let me handle this matter. I promise that no more demons will come before you die."

"Of course, that's an extra price."

What it said was true, the seal would not be broken within three months, and in fact, if there was no external interference, there would be no problems here for decades - the devil could not be careless when dealing with demonic matters, it just wanted to take the opportunity to make a fortune.

"Then let's talk about this again in three months," Ron did not respond immediately, "but I do have a suggestion: Don't you want to buy out the Abyssal Silver weapons from the demon craftsmen? How about cutting off their raw material supply directly from the source?" "I have never made a deal with a demon. If you can find a good market for the minerals in my territory, I will be very happy."

"As for you, if the number of Deep Silver weapons is reduced, it will all be your credit. I heard that both devils and demons have a unique promotion mechanism. With such achievements, you are close to promotion..."

"Promotion, Demon of Pleasure..." The Desire Demon was persuaded. Promotion not only means a higher status, but also means that it will be able to leave the boring hell and go to the material world to perform long-term tasks. If it says that it would not be tempted by such a benefit, it must be lying.

But can a mortal really be so kind?
"Don't try to fool me with this," the Devil snorted, "This is an old trick I've used for hundreds of years! Are you trying to use our magic against me?"

"Whether it's magic or truth, you know it best," Ron said calmly. "If you don't accept this deal, and you're discovered when you dive into the abyss, it'll be hard to explain, right?"

"Not to mention that you went to another plane when you escaped. What you did during that time should also be worth investigating... For example, did you go to one of the production sites of the Deep Silver Mine and turn a blind eye to it?"

"You are threatening a devil, mortal. Do you know what the consequences of doing so will be?"

"I will work directly with your superiors, and you will be thrown into the battlefield as a filler," Ron looked at the fierce and cowardly demon with a calm expression, "Remember, Grand Duke?"

The trick is not new, as long as it works.

Thinking about the mountains of corpses and seas of blood she saw when she passed by Avernus after coming out of Purgatory, the fiery red on the succubus seemed to fade a little. She pondered for a while, and finally agreed to consider Ron's proposal: "Okay, what's your offer?"

Ron looked at Ivy for help. Ivy understood what he meant and stepped forward immediately. "We can process it into metal ingots first. The specifications are the same as precious metals, that is, two kilograms per ingot (five pounds), and the price is set at 1,500 gold coins per ingot. What do you think?"

"Danglang"

The succubus threw the "spear" in his hand to the ground, scratched his ears hard, and looked at the half-elf with disbelief, who opened his mouth like a lion.

"Say it again, how much?!"

(End of this chapter)