High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 451: Chapter 120: Profits Exceeding Expectations_1

A giant blue-black wolf ran through the wilderness.

Its body was slender, its limbs robust, its eyes flickered with the light of wisdom as it blinked. Its erect pointed ears revolved like a radar, collecting every faint sound carried in the wind.

Above the mountaintops at the end of the wilderness, several golden eagles circled.

From the far-off riverbank, a refreshing breeze came intermittently.

Even while the giant wolf ran, it often felt the presence of something prickling on its back.

The giant wolf knew these were the tactics of other hunting teams—the golden eagles, for example, were likely summoned by the school’s hunting team, the seekers. The rustling valley breeze was a searching magic typical of the Jiuyou Academy Hunting Team. And that sensation of being watched, as if grubs gnawing on bones, could only come from Alpha Academy’s Augustus’s powerful divination in this hunting ground.

The corners of the giant wolf’s mouth curled slightly, revealing a pink gumline and a few sharp, ghastly-white fangs.

It sneered dismissively.

No matter how hard other hunters tried, it, Erwin Hoffman, was undoubtedly the most formidable seeker in the premier university.

”No prey can escape my pursuits!”

”And no other hunter can spot prey before me!”

The wolf’s wet snout twitched, the exhilarating air told it that a restless creature lurked close by in a cranny within the grass and carried an aura completely out of sync with the world around it.

That must be it!

The giant wolf could even sketch the image of its prey in its mind—a fat deer-like creature!

Such a delightful treat for a wolf!

The young wizard who had transformed fully into a giant wolf let out a low growl from his throat, lowering his body a little more and quickening his steps significantly.

”...Erwin Hoffman is moving!”

”He bolts straight like an arrow loosed from its string, heading directly towards the direction of the phantom deer!”

”True to his reputation as the most outstanding seeker of the premier university, Hoffman has already located the prey while other hunting teams are still conducting wide-ranging searches... If nothing unexpected happens, this hunting meeting will soon come to an end. Once Hoffman spots the phantom deer, the adjudication team would have completed 50% of its mission!”

Crisp analysis emerged from the Speaker Flowers.

However, these analyses did not stir any ripples in Sepulano’s lounge—even Erwin Hoffman’s action of rushing towards the phantom deer did not lighten the atmosphere in this room.

Although everyone was looking at the ’Eye of the Vortex’ outside the window, it was clear everyone was preoccupied.

They all pricked up their ears, listening quietly to every word that Sepulano and John Neville were saying.

”... As of now, the total betting amount of Alpha Academy is approximately 532 jade coins, an increase of 30% compared to the same period last year; the total betting amount of Jiuyou Academy is approximately 501 jade coins, an increase of 50% compared to the same period last year...”

”There are also Starry Sky Academy and Atlas Academy, whose total betting amounts are currently around one hundred jade coins. Compared with previous years, the growth rate is between 10%-15%, which is also very impressive.”

”As for the off-campus data, it is still consolidated by Wandering Bar this year.”

Speaking, Neville glanced back at the frame hanging behind the door.

The Wandering Wizard showed a polite smile: ”Pleasure to work together!”

Lǜèyǎnér, expressionless, turned his head and continued speaking: ”Based on past experiences and the estimates of some divination magic, the total bet of the whole school hunting gathering inside and outside the school this year will exceed five thousand jade coins... according to a 40% profit margin calculation, we can make a profit of about two thousand jade coins.”

Five thousand jade coins, this figure is equivalent to the wealth of some small wizard clans.

Even two thousand jade coins would be an astounding figure for most wizards—even that young master of the Taylor family, Andrew Taylor, who never lacked jade coins when he was growing up, had never personally encountered such a massive fortune in his life.

After a few seconds of silence in the lounge, an excited buzz broke out.

It was obvious that as the profits of the Auspicious Club soared, the benefits to each member would naturally increase. Nobody disliked the sweet sound of jade coins falling into their pockets.

But soon, as Sepulano’s voice sounded, everyone else immediately shut up.

”So... based on your current data, the expected sales of betting tickets this year should be very optimistic.” Sepulano, holding a panda milk candy in his hand, rubbed the pale blue wrapper delicately with his thick fingers, staring at the ’Eye of the Vortex’ outside the window, his tone quite calm.

He did not show any ecstasy or loss of composure due to the substantial increase in expected wealth—being unmoved even if the Mount Tai were to collapse is a necessary trait of a true Alpha.

This made the other young wizards in the Auspicious Club admire him even more.

”Yes.” After Neville responded, he hesitated for a moment before adding, ”As per your instructions, the betting for the Freshmen’s Hunting Contest has not officially started... However, just now, that scholarship student from Jiuyou Academy forcefully bought some tickets for the Freshmen’s Hunting Contest...”

”Zheng Qing?” Sepulano’s eyebrows lifted slightly.

He took the notebook handed over by Neville, flipped through it casually, looking at the scattered betting amounts and betting items on it, his lips twisted, and he chuckled, ”He still has three credits? Truly deserving of a scholarship student... Since he has already requested, we might as well not return the money. After all, it’s nothing more than a few credits, and it won’t make any difference.”

Neville nodded slightly and continued:

”Although the growth rates of Starry Sky and Atlas Academies are much lower than the other two schools, this is normal... perhaps only these two schools’ data can accurately reflect the specific results of your reform of the school’s hunting betting business.”

”It has to be admitted, your reform was highly successful.”

A warm round of applause and cheers from many wizards echoed in the lounge—these noisy sounds quickly died down with a gesture from the round-faced wizard.

Sepulano did not seem to be pleased by Neville’s compliment.

Furrowing his brows, his chubby face took on a thoughtful expression:

”According to you... the higher than expected growth rates of the other two schools is abnormal?”

Neville nodded, paused a moment, then explained:

”The significantly larger growth of Jiuyou Academy should be because they are the hosts of the school’s hunting gathering this year, so they were able to mobilize the enthusiasm of most of their students... Although the 50% figure seems a bit exaggerated, given that there are nobles in this ancient academy similar to Alpha, it is still within an acceptable range.”

Having said that, Neville closed his notebook, his gaze sweeping over the other wizards in the room.

His blue-green eyes were calm like an ancient well, but filled with scrutinizing intent.

This sent a shiver down the spines of many people.