-992- Name your price

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The two fairy-like identical girls standing in front of Zaharias looked expressionless as they stared in this direction. Neither their dreamlike features nor their beautiful eyes showed any trace of emotion, making the air feel oppressive and heavy.

Observing these two girls, Rozen immediately formed an impression of them as "weapons."

This impression, similar to Altera, was dangerously devoid of any emotions.

Upon closer inspection, both of these identical girls were wearing unadorned, motorcycle-like knight suits made of reinforced fiber protection.

On the surface of the protective suits were Roman numerals.

The left girl bore the Roman numeral "II."

The right girl bore the Roman numeral "IX."

"No 2 ..." Rozen quietly called out the code for the girl on the left.

"No 9..." Veldiana focused her gaze on the girl on the right, her eyes filled with anguish.

After all, Number Nine originally belonged to the Caruana family as one of the matrices, an inheritance that Zaharias had seized. Now, the other girl obediently stood in front of Zaharias, serving him like a loyal follower. Veldiana couldn't help but feel pain.

However, Zaharias was oblivious to this kind of suffering.

"These are two of the matrices of 'Kaleid Blood' that I possess—No. 2 and No. 9. They respectively command the Second Beast Vassal and the Ninth Beast Vassal of the Fourth Primogenitor. Although each only controls one Beast Vassal, these creatures are undoubtedly on the level of primogenitors, possessing formidable powers comparable to calamities. If they unleash their Beast Vassals at full power, each one has the ability to sink the entire Itogami Island," Zaharias enthused, looking at the two girls in front of him as if intoxicated.

"Such weapons are undoubtedly the world's highest-level masterpieces, inherited from the prehistoric civilization before the Devas were eradicated. To have twelve weapons like these, capable of transforming into even more advanced forms, awakening as the Fourth Primogenitor with Beast Vassals potent enough to control twelve calamities—the god-slaying weapon feared by gods and subgods. Is there anything more wonderful than this?" proclaimed the arms dealer.

"That kind of god-slaying weapon, letting it continue to sleep is a waste. So, it must be awakened. Don't you think so?" Zaharias smiled like a madman, revealing the evil and madness within.

"Don't joke around...!" Kojou stepped forward with anger.

If the Beast Vassals of these two girls could truly sink Itogami Island with ease, allowing all twelve of them to gather for a ritual, imagining what would happen to Itogami Island was beyond comprehension. Moreover, even if the ritual concluded without incident, who could guarantee that once the Fourth Primogenitor awakened, he wouldn't do something to the island?

Just for the pursuit of high-performance weapons, awakening such a dangerous existence casually, how could Kojou just stand by?

However, Zaharias no longer paid attention to Kojou; instead, he focused his gaze on Rozen, who was closely watching the two matrices.

"I've said it before; I'm just a businessman with a desire for trade only," Zaharias smiled as he addressed Rozen. "I wonder if you'd be willing to sell the 'key' to me? I'm willing to offer a price that satisfies you."

In true arms dealer fashion, Zaharias made this statement to Rozen.

Presumably, this was the reason why Zaharias appeared in front of everyone. Obviously, initially, Zaharias wanted to directly take the Holy Lance, which led to Nosferata chasing Veldiana and ruthlessly attacking.

However, seeing that Rozen effortlessly dealt with Nosferata's forces, Zaharias changed his approach. He wanted to pressure Rozen into a trade, bringing out the matrices of two "Kaleid Blood" Beast Vassals. Zaharias believed that facing the Beast Vassals of the two strongest vampire primogenitors in legends would make anyone think twice.

Moreover, Zaharias thought that he could offer a reasonable price, giving Rozen an opportunity for negotiation. As an arms dealer, Zaharias adhered to one principle: "No weapon is unsellable, and no weapon has no price. Feel free to name your price, as long as it's within my acceptable range, I can pay you."

Zaharias raised three fingers. "How about this, since it's a legacy of the Devas, one of only three Holy Lances in the world, I'll buy it from you for 30 billion. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this...

"Sure."

Rozen agreed without hesitation.

"Ni-Nichiyo!"

Kojou stood up in shock.

"No! You can't do this!!" Veldiana exclaimed.

"Good! That's refreshing! I love guests like you who are straightforward!" Zaharias laughed.

However, the next moment, Zaharias couldn't laugh anymore.

"Since you said no weapon is unsellable, and no weapon has no price, please name your price as well, Mr Chairman."

Ignoring everyone's reactions, Rozen calmly spoke to Zaharias, pointing to the two "Kaleid Blood" matrices. "I'm interested in those two god-slaying weapons. So please sell them to me, and I'm willing to offer a price that satisfies you."

Rozen's words reached Zaharias' ears, freezing the smile on his face. Looking at Rozen's expression, not only Zaharias but even Kojou, Veldiana, and others understood.

Rozen had no intention of complying with Zaharias' proposal.

No.

If Zaharias were really willing to sell the matrices of the two "Kaleid Blood" Beast Vassals, Rozen would definitely find a way to raise the money without hesitation.

The problem was, would Zaharias agree?

"Unfortunately." Zaharias' frozen smile drooped, and he sighed, saying, "I don't intend to sell them before they reveal their true worth."

"Is that so?" Rozen nodded without any surprise. "That's too bad."

"Yes," Zaharias shook his head with regret. "It's indeed a great pity."

Having said that...

"No. 2, No. 9."

As if giving up hope, Zaharias, in a bored tone, addressed the two girls in front of him.

"Go easy, don't sink this island. I still need to hold the ritual here."

As soon as he finished speaking...

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Both girls lifted their heads simultaneously, their petite bodies erupting like volcanoes, unleashing terrifying magical power.

It was magical power capable of disturbing the sky.

It was magical nature potent enough to shake the earth.

In this moment, the entire artificial island began to shake.

Following that, two colossal figures took shape behind the two girls.