[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea":3,"chapter-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1248":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1088539,1419,"Chapter 1248: 717: Conversation in the Tavern (Part 2)","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1248",1248,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1248: Chapter 717: Conversation in the Tavern (Part 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shrewd act of playing dumb reminded Kelleb of some encounters he’s had with lords in the desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, I’m really not suited for these matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb took a swift gulp of ale, the rich barley aroma filling his mouth, slightly easing his weary spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s it going? The negotiations don’t seem very smooth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice sounded, and sitting opposite Kelleb was his dwarf friend, Richie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Richie was leisurely pouring himself a drink while slowly savoring the grilled meat before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut into small pieces, the lamb lay on a hot iron plate, a tempting golden hue coating its surface, as if painted with the brilliant colors of the sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slightly curled lamb looked like glistening amber, with fat oozing slowly between the meat, dripping onto the grill with a “sizzle,” as if playing a joyful symphony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie put a piece of grilled meat into his mouth, chewing slowly, enjoying the exquisite taste, then took another sip of fine wine, a look of deep satisfaction appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Kelleb and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s up? Why did you suddenly call me to the Red Copper Tavern?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just to be clear beforehand, because of the last incident, it hasn’t been easy for me lately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can help you come up with some ideas, but don’t expect me to step in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb looked somewhat displeased at his friend before him, feeling a bit of a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the reasons why he called Richie for a drink today was indeed because he was running out of options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this issue has dragged on for so long; even if negotiations succeed now, it wouldn’t mean much to the War God Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted Richie’s help to meet the Dwarf King again or to gather some relevant information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it seemed Richie had anticipated this and even preemptively set him up against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Things haven’t been going well for you lately?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb slowly sipped his ale, looking at Richie, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed…not so well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie’s expression also turned bitter, his favorite grilled meat before him losing its allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Last time didn’t go successfully, and there are many things I can’t get involved with anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just like this negotiation of yours, I haven’t received any information at all, really a case of the spirit willing but the flesh weak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this continues, I probably won’t hold onto my ministerial position much longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb looked at the helpless Richie, raised his glass to clink with his, and then drank the slightly bitter liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For both of them, things hadn’t been going smoothly recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really don’t have much of a way with your affairs either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Richie said to Kelleb:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In fact, the collaborations you want to achieve, unless His Majesty gives the nod, are almost impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what His Majesty is thinking, lately seems too busy to pay attention to your matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides the Royal Court, you could try seeking help at the temple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Richie’s suggestion, Kelleb said somewhat helplessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I don’t know anyone at the temple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the Dwarf Royal Court, the Dwarf Temple was much more mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people didn’t even know the location of the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t count on me, I can’t do anything at the moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie understood Kelleb’s intent and resolutely shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instead of finding me, you might as well seek out Minister Habeden, who you’re negotiating with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think they wouldn’t refuse a request to meet and communicate with the temple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see, okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb nodded and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was all that could be done under current circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the two fell back into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, a figure approached the table where Kelleb and Richie were sitting, pulled out a chair, and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb and Richie were somewhat surprised, looking up to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Lis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb looked at Lis sitting in the chair next to him, smiling at him, somewhat taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time of parting, he had left a marker for Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving Lonely Mountain City, Lis could use that marker to find his location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t anticipated Lis appearing before him so abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be known, previously Lis had specifically instructed him not to tell others about his business in Lonely Mountain City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Kelleb had adhered to their agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Lis appeared before him and Richie without any concealment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Lis had completed his business in Lonely Mountain City and that’s why he appeared like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis didn’t say much, instead, he took out an emerald green wine bottle and filled both Kelleb’s and Richie’s glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie didn’t know Lis, but seeing Kelleb’s reaction beside him, he seemed to be an acquaintance of Kelleb’s, so he didn’t say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However… the name Lis seemed somewhat familiar to Richie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he’d heard it somewhere before…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis opened the bottle cap, instantly filling the air with a fresh wine aroma, attracting the gaze of other patrons in the tavern towards this tempting scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie and Kelleb, both fans of fine wines, were no exception, looking somewhat greedily at the wine in Lis’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis smiled, indicating for the two to enjoy freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this wasn’t the fine wine from [Eternal Brew], it was also a fruit wine brewed by the Elf Kingdom using various precious fruits, with a taste that’s certainly extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis glanced at Richie, smiling as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Lis Cain, a friend of Kelleb.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you Mr. Richie? I’ve heard Kelleb talk about you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie couldn’t resist and downed the wine in his glass in one go, exhaling a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, hearing Lis’s name, Richie froze for a moment, his expression changing, and he softly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you the World Tree Favored?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he only felt the name Lis was familiar before, hearing the surname Cain, he quickly grasped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis didn’t say much, sizing up Richie before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie felt Lis’s gaze was somewhat strange, but under the influence of alcohol, didn’t think anything of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lis not elaborating, Kelleb didn’t overthink it either and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did you arrive at Lonely Mountain City, Lord Lis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just these past few days. I heard you were here, so I came to find you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness Lis, do you have any business here in Lonely Mountain City?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie poured himself another glass of wine, softly asked Lis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anything I can assist with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing Lis’s strength and status, his tone was quite respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, it was due to his good relations with Kelleb; otherwise, Richie would demonstrate due respect to any legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelleb looked helplessly at Richie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he claimed he couldn’t spare much effort, and now he proactively wanted to help Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, understanding that someone of Lis’s status appearing in Lonely Mountain City would naturally draw attention from someone like Richie, a dwarf minister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s not much of a matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis, smiling with squinted eyes, took a sip of wine and looked at Richie:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier in the small world, I encountered an attack from Evil God believers. After barely escaping, I naturally want to make more preparations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, hearing of Evil God believer attacks in Lonely Mountain City, I came over to take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, but those attacks were already repelled by King Preston. There shouldn’t be further issues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see, that’s for the best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis took a sip, smiling warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sipping the drink in his cup, Richie rose to take his leave, nodding goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden visit of the World Tree Favored was an event of no small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t something he, as an ordinary Dwarf Minister, could venture into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richie hadn’t expected Lis and Kelleb to be so familiar with one another; he also hadn’t heard of any connections between the World Tree Favored and the War God Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, after Richie took his leave, Kelleb asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What brings you here so suddenly? Is there something going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, Lis picked up his glass, his eyes twinkling slightly, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing much.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1379,"2026-06-03T10:58:52.165Z","2026-06-03T10:58:58.216Z",1,"novelbin.me","121f9b85d838cacaea5aa96f257e0e28407638101e5fd2be83580ca3e673438e","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1249","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-1247",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]