The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Jacob Bloom and Duke Kelvin lived next door. He had just opened his door to go to the cafeteria for a meal when he suddenly saw Duke Kelvin rush over like the wind, unlock the door twice, and burst into the room.

　"Hey!" Jacob Bloom called out instinctively. Duke Kelvin peeked out from the doorway, puzzled. "What's wrong, Jacob?"

　Jacob Bloom asked, puzzled, "No, I wanted to ask you what's wrong. Is there something you need in such a hurry?"

　Duke Kelvin suddenly realized, "Nothing, I'm just writing some papers." He then abruptly pulled back, slammed the door shut, and rushed to his desk. Jacob Bloom even heard the door lock click shut.

　“I don’t believe you when you write papers!” Jacob Bloom muttered to himself.

　Then he turned around and locked the door, pondering what Duke was hiding as he walked toward the cafeteria.

　When Jacob Bloom finally arrived at the cafeteria, he suddenly noticed that the atmosphere inside was a bit strange.

　There were far too many people coming and going in the cafeteria at this time. And no matter which side people were sitting on, they all seemed to be looking at the same spot.

　"What's going on?!"

　First, Duke Kelvin's unusual behavior, then the strange occurrences in the dining hall, immediately put Jacob Bloom on alert.

　He simply picked up the tray out of habit and queued to order.

　More people were coming and going in the cafeteria, but the number of people in line remained the same. Jacob quickly reached the window and finally couldn't help but ask the halfling cook, "Auntie, what's going on over there?"

　"Which way are you talking about? Over there. It seems like they're making a deal with some kind of demon." The halfling chef spoke calmly, yet his words instilled fear in Jacob Bloom.

　Jacob Bloom, having casually ordered a few things, cautiously approached the area where the crowd had gathered, filled with doubt and wariness.

　He put down his plate, his gaze fixed on that spot.

　But the crowd grew larger and larger, completely surrounding the area, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.

　"I'll ask someone," Jacob Bloom thought to himself, and began searching for his target.

　But the people coming this way all had the same goal: they all surrounded the crowd on the other side.

　It was as if they had truly been tempted by the devil!

　Jacob Bloom watched that side warily.

　He soon noticed that while people were constantly joining the crowd, others were also constantly leaving.

　Many of those who came out seemed to be possessed—just like Duke Kelvin, they rushed out as soon as they came out.

　It's completely baffling what happened to them.

　As more and more people came and went, Jacob Bloom couldn't resist any longer. He quickly shoveled all the food off his plate, wiped his mouth a couple of times, and then walked over to the crowd.

　Of course, he was extremely vigilant and fully prepared to react immediately should an unexpected situation arise.

　Once outside the crowd, Jacob Bloom first found someone who looked familiar, gently patted him on the shoulder, and asked, "Hey, what are you doing?"

　The fifth-grader was startled by the sudden attack. But when he turned around and saw him, he still said respectfully, "Senior Bloom, I'm in line."

　Jacob Bloom looked closely and finally realized that he was indeed standing at the back of a queue.

　Besides this line, there was another line not far away. But everyone else just crowded around to watch.

　A thought flashed through his mind, and he asked, "Since you're in line, you should know what's going on inside, right?"

　The fifth-year student named Joe Ruskin replied excitedly, "Of course! They're making a devil's deal inside! I heard about it from my classmates, that's why I rushed to get in line. You know, the professors always say I'm very talented, just a little lazy. If I had half the diligence of those top students, I wouldn't be stuck in this mediocre state. Final exams are coming up soon, I need to work hard. I must get an excellent grade this year!"

　St. Mary's College's assessments generally have only three ratings: Pass, Good, and Excellent.

　Of course, apart from the graduation assessment, other assessments generally use specific scores as the main reference.

　Before sixth grade, you need to score above 90 in every subject to get an excellent grade.

　Jacob Bloom was well aware that, given Joe Ruskin's current level, it was absolutely impossible for him to score above 90 in every subject!

　"Could there be a wish-granting demon inside?" he couldn't help but wonder. But Joe Ruskin had already turned back, perched on his tiptoes, and peering excitedly inside.

　He figured he'd see it eventually, so he didn't press the matter further.

　As a senior student, Jacob Bloom maintained a certain degree of reserve. A few minutes later, although Jacob Bloom hadn't yet joined the queue, he overheard some conversations around him.

　He finally realized that what awaited the transaction inside was a—"a demon of the mind." With a hint of indescribable emotion, Jacob Bloom finally squeezed inside. Even without standing on tiptoe, he could clearly see the demon sitting in the crowd—its appearance was unmistakable; it was definitely a demon!

　"It should be called the Cosmic Brain Demon," Jacob Bloom recalled the name he had just heard, and began to observe carefully with a serious expression.

　The most distinctive feature of the "Cosmic Brain Beast" is its exposed brain. If you were to encounter it in the dead of night, it would surely scare you out of your wits.

　However, after watching for a while, you'll find that the mind isn't actually that realistic.

　It is not moist, but rather very dry; it is more like plant sculpting than human brain.

　That texture makes it more appealing.

　Moreover, it speaks in a calm, clear, and polite manner.

　He sat there very upright, surprisingly giving off a very dignified air. After observing him for a while, Jacob Bloom finally understood why this "devil of the mind" could gain people's trust.

　His gaze immediately fell on the two sides of the "Cosmic Brain Beast," where two rather familiar creatures were sitting in the seats.

　One of them is the most famous familiar in the academy right now—"Devimon"!

　The other one is the pink plush rabbit that was once famous in the academy—"Fairy Tale Animal? Little Rabbit"!

　And the two magical spirits undoubtedly belong to Dark Dimon, the second-year student from the Noble Academy!

　At this moment, Jacob Bloom finally understood why the "Cosmic Brain Monster" was so easily accepted.

　If it is also that Dark Demon's magical spirit, then everything that seems illogical can be explained.

　Jacob Bloom suddenly realized, his mind racing. He was completely unaware that his guard had crumbled, and he had actually come to believe in a demon!

　But that's how trust works.

　Even if the other party is a demon, if it has angels backing it up, many people might believe that the demon is just an angel who has unfortunately fallen.

　After learning that the "Cosmic Brain Beast" was Dark Dimon's magical spirit, Jacob Bloom began to seriously consider what benefits he could gain from it.

　He now knows that the so-called "devil's bargain" is to pay credits in exchange for the "Cosmic Brain Beast" helping to remove some negative emotions—such as "sloth"!

　Because it's not a permanent extraction, it actually makes people feel more at ease.

　His classmate next door, Duke Kelvin, suddenly became diligent because his "laziness" was removed from him.

　So, what could he possibly need, given that he's not actually lazy?

　His gaze immediately fell on a menu-like item list.

　The list of goods had "Sloth" written at the top, followed by "Greed," "Avarice," "Gluttony," "Wrath," and "Pride."

　Don't ask why "the heart of bliss" and "the heart of gluttony" were changed to "the heart of greed" and "the heart of gluttony," that's just how it is.

　Jacob Bloom’s gaze almost immediately settled on “greed”.

　A flicker of pain crossed his face. They say graduation means breaking up.

　Student life is indeed the most equal and beautiful time of one's life.

　When we were both students, everything outside was kept out by the high walls of the college.

　Within those high walls, young boys and girls can live without worrying about worldly evils. They don't need to consider their family background or the distance between their homes.

　But all these contradictions could no longer be concealed as graduation approached. St. Marian Academy was actually considered quite good. After all, the students were all archmages, and once they received their diplomas, they were considered "nobles" in the professional world, without much worldly pressure.

　Even so, some things that are difficult to change still exist. Jacob Bloom was forced to break up with his girlfriend of three years because of this.

　The reasons are no longer important. Who is right and who is wrong is also irrelevant.

　Now that they've broken up, both of them need to move on.

　But every night, in the deepest part of the night, those beautiful memories and vows of eternal love would turn into pain and nightmares that would invade.

　Jacob Bloom couldn't move on from his lost love. "Longing, perhaps..."

　He muttered to himself, unaware that in another queue, a girl was also muttering the same words.

　Another few minutes passed.

　Jacob Bloom finally sat down in front of the "Cosmic Brain Beast." Looking at it, he took a deep breath and asked, "Greed, how many credits?"

　"Wait a moment, thank you." The "Cosmic Brain Monster" smiled politely at him, then took a bottle of "Ai Ai Milk" from the "Fairy Tale Animal? Little Animal" beside him and tilted its head back to gulp it down.

　After drinking it all in one gulp, the "Cosmic Brain Monster" crushed the "Mouhua Milk" bottle, turning it into magical fragments.

　And the magic power it had consumed was immediately restored by half.

　The combination of "Fairy Tale Animal - Little Rabbit" and multiple "Paradise - Drinking Milk" images transforms "Cosmic Brain Monster" into a perpetual motion machine.

　The "Fairy Tale Animal - Little Rabbit" sitting on the "tree stump" with its little feet crossed is giving "Elysium - Drinking Milk" magic back after it has run out of magic. It is well-behaved and cute.

　But everyone present knew about its "violence".

　In many people's eyes, that "Lightbringer" has become its dedicated machine.

　Dak Dimon was not in the cafeteria.

　In fact, he left the cafeteria shortly after finishing his dinner and went to a secluded place.

　In order to ensure the restoration of the "Cosmic Brain Beast's" magic power, he specially summoned the "Fairy Tale Animal - Little Rabbit".

　In addition, they captured the "Little Devimon" that happened to be there and made it their assistant.

　Then, the "Mind Trading Shop" formed by these three magical spirits spontaneously opened in this cafeteria!

　"Cosmic Brain Monster" is very reliable, "Little Devil Monster" is very popular, and "Fairy Tale Animal? Little Rabbit" is a perpetual motion machine.

　This "Soul Exchange Shop" became an instant hit as soon as it opened.

　The word spread among the students in the cafeteria, attracting more and more students who needed "spiritual transactions".

　Of course, most people were just there to watch the spectacle, or to see for a while longer to make sure it was safe before taking any action.

　But as more and more students completed their transactions and left satisfied, the onlookers gradually became restless and joined the queue.

　Jacob Bloom was just one of the students who happened to be there.

　"Are you sure you want to draw [Heart of Greed]?" the "Cosmic Brain Beast" asked after replenishing its magic power.

　Jacob Bloom took a deep breath and nodded resolutely this time, saying, "Yes! Give me an estimate."

　The "Cosmic Brain Beast"'s eyes flickered slightly, then it extended its middle finger and pressed it between Jacob Bloom's eyebrows, before closing its eyes to carefully sense the area.

　A moment later, it opened its eyes, withdrew its finger, and said, "Cheng Hui, 2000 credits."

　Jacob Bloom paused for a moment, then instinctively asked, "But I noticed they only used a few hundred credits when they removed the 'Heart of Sloth,' right?"

　"Cosmic Brain Beast" said sincerely, "Guest, this is because your 'Greed' is too great, and extracting it requires more energy. Also, I need to reiterate that our transaction only guarantees you won't be troubled by 'Greed' for the next week. After that, the ineradicable 'Greed' will still resurface. Of course, because it's already been extracted once, the re-emerging 'Greed' will be somewhat weaker. If you want to have it extracted again later, I can give you a 50% discount."

　Before "Cosmic Brain Monster" could finish speaking, Jacob Bloom had already drawn his Academy Card.

　"Transfer here." "Devimon" immediately handed over its commercial version of the Academy Card; it also served another purpose here: receiving money...

　"Please sign this contract first." But the "Cosmic Brain Beast" prevented Jacob Bloom from making the payment.

　Only after the contract was signed did "Cosmic Brain Monster" signal "Little Demon Monster" to collect the credits, and it then extracted Jacob Bloom's "Heart of Bliss".

　It was indeed a larger pink orb of light than the previous ones. Even after it was drawn out, one could still sense the special aura contained within it.

　The "Cosmic Brain Beast" inserted it into its own body for preservation.

　These extracted "hearts" can be absorbed immediately. However, they will inevitably affect the user's emotions to some extent. Therefore, during the trading process, they are temporarily stored in the body (brain).

　Therefore, so far, the "Cosmic Brain Beast" has actually been relatively restrained in its mind-to-mind transactions.

　Otherwise, it could simply increase the price of the stored "hearts" and resell them to make more profit.

　However, after conducting experiments on "Little Devimon" previously, "Cosmic Brainmon" was aware of the consequences of such operations.

　So it directly cut off this highly profitable route.

　Let's not get into idle talk.

　After the Heart of Bliss was removed, Jacob Bloom subconsciously touched his chest.

　Unexpectedly, he did not feel the "emptiness" he had expected.

　It was as if that "greedy heart" had never existed in the first place. When he recalled the past, it was like watching a completely unrelated historical film; his heart remained undisturbed.

　Of course, he didn't laugh at the disappearance of his "desire." Since it was gone, it naturally wouldn't elicit any response. Jacob Bloom was very calm; he felt a long-lost sense of "peace." All the emotions he had ignored due to the melancholy of the breakup came rushing back like a tidal wave.

　Classmates, friends, graduation projects, theses, college competitions... all sorts of things flooded my mind at once.

　Jacob Bloom stood up. He was not a lazy person to begin with, and once this thought came to mind, he realized that there was more to do than a mountain.

　"It must be done."