Chapter 1315: Evans Requests an Audience, A Typical Case of Financial Freedom

Afterward, Xia Duo handed Aiwa some Magic Scrolls that would be convenient for him to use as a trump card, such as Sending, Teleportation, Protection, and Spell Breaking; naturally, operating funds were also necessary.

"Then let's leave it at that. From now on, this place is handed over to you."

"Please rest assured, my lord. I will certainly not fail this mission."

Xia Duo nodded, chatted with Aiwa for a while longer, and did not leave the manor until near noon.

However, when he returned to the Arcane Union and was preparing to use the Teleportation Array there to head to Leisen Territory, he suddenly received a signal that his Magic Mark had been triggered.

After a brief judgment, he finally confirmed the other party's identity—"Evans?"

Within the time Xia Duo could perceive, he had spent the last half-year at the Research Institute of the Empire Remnants, and Evans and the like had long been pushed to the back of his mind.

Now that such a person suddenly popped up, it really gave him a feeling of a lifetime ago.

He recalled that initially, in order to raise the funds to purchase Azure Manor, he had given Evans authorization to go and peddle simple Amulets of Will. Now that the other party was contacting him, perhaps there was a result from the amulet sales.

Although he no longer looked down upon such petty profits, he still had to give Evans some kind of response, so Xia Duo immediately sent a message to notify Evans to come to the Arcane Union to meet.

Before long, that efficient tavern owner arrived at the Arcane Union and, under the guidance of Deacon Tom, entered Xia Duo's temporary residence.

In the Reception Room.

Without waiting for Xia Duo to ask, Evans took the initiative to explain his purpose, "My lord, the Amulets of Will you crafted have very good effects. Many Adventurers have already contacted me to place orders. My lord, look—"

"About how many?"

"About 40 pieces have been confirmed."

"40 pieces?"

Xia Duo was quite surprised by such a number; only ten or so days had passed (on the Main Plane), and Evans had already brought him such a large order.

At first, he thought it was just a small, trivial matter; he didn't expect Evans to bring him such a big surprise.

The simple Amulet of Will merely had a 3rd-ring 【Will Shield】 permanently fixed onto a Gold Coin; the actual cost was only the labor fee of him, a Senior Arcanist.

The Gold Coin and such could almost be ignored.

The low price he gave Evans was 1000 Gold Coins, and the higher the sales volume, the higher the commission. This was no longer a petty profit; if done well, it was a big business deal.

It was just that there was a problem here: currently, only he himself could make this kind of simple Amulet of Will. If there were too many orders, he would have no time to do his own things.

Gold Coins are good things, but after they reach a certain amount, they will make people develop a resistance.

Although Xia Duo didn't have much cash on hand right now, the Tower of Time was already capable of turning a profit, and it was already profitable. Why should he sell his precious labor for this bit of money?

Moreover, at this time, he had not long returned from the Projection Plane, and he had a large batch of projects on hand that he wanted to complete. The Tower of Time did not have the excellent conditions of the Projection Plane Research Institute, which made time even more necessary.

"Evans, you should know the real reason I let you do this. Now that the Halansaide Manor is already under the name of the Tower of Time, if there isn't a better reason, I am more inclined to give up this order."

Perhaps it was the kind attitude Xia Duo had always shown that made Evans almost forget that the person before him was also a Senior Arcanist with a revered status and powerful strength.

At this moment, his mind was full of those orders and the commission behind the orders. Unknowingly, he subconsciously began to persuade him:

"My lord, please reconsider. Recently, many Adventurers are collecting Amulets of Will. This batch of orders is only the first batch. As long as the reputation is spread, there will be more orders later!"

"Many Adventurers are collecting Amulets of Will? Has the Seven Cities Council issued any new conscription missions recently?"

Xia Duo immediately associated this with the Drow War in the Underdark. Amulets of Will could play a very important role in battles against demons summoned by the Drow.

But the problem was that the Underdark was full of various radiation and was in total darkness. Ordinary people would have problems with even the most basic survival once they got there, let alone fighting against cruel and cunning demons.

Even if the Seven Cities Council were demented, it was unlikely they would send a large group of ordinary people, who were more useful remaining on the Surface, to the Underdark to die in vain.

To this, Evans's answer was—

"The Seven Cities Council has not issued any new conscription missions. It is those Adventurers who learned that the Dwarf Kingdom is experiencing the Drow War and want to participate to make some war profit."

Hearing such an explanation, Xia Duo only felt that this world was changing too fast, but this also aroused his curiosity. What confidence did a group of ordinary people have to go to the Underdark to participate in a war?

"Are there any Spellcasters among them? Besides the Amulets of Will, what other preparations have they made?"

"My lord, you've asked the right person. Just yesterday, a team of veteran Adventurers returned from Zhenisi and are now staying temporarily at my place."

Evans operated a small tavern in the Xi Mao Yi Qu and often came into contact with Adventurers. This time, he had encountered a team of Adventurers with quite a legendary reputation.

Now, speaking in front of Xia Duo, he couldn't help but reveal a look of reflected glory, and his voice also raised a bit unconsciously:

"According to them, they were previously in the Underdark and personally experienced the outbreak of the Drow War. At the invitation of Danzo, they also participated in the fighting and brought back enough wealth to last them several lifetimes."

"They provided many preparation plans for going to the Underdark to participate in the war. The Amulet of Will is one; those with the means can also prepare supplies related to 【Resist Energy】 and 【Darkvision】."

"In addition, the Dwarves will also provide some war supplies, but generally speaking, it is safer to prepare your own, after all, the Dwarves will prioritize supplying their own Warriors."

A trip to the Underdark, and instant financial freedom?

Xia Duo immediately thought of something and asked again: "Like the Adventurer team you mentioned, there should be more than just their team, right?"

"My lord is wise!" Evans flattered him neither too much nor too little.

Then he replied: "There are indeed more than just their team that returned from the Underdark. Some teams returned temporarily to rest because their bodies couldn't take it, and some teams returned to enjoy life after earning enough money!"

Sure enough!

Xia Duo sighed in his heart; isn't this just setting an example? The Dwarves also play this kind of trick?

"By the way, my lord, those Adventurers also mentioned that when they left the Underdark, Elf volunteers had already arrived. Those Elves do not accept the employment or command of the Dwarves, nor do they accept any supplies, fighting entirely on their own, which has caused quite a bit of trouble."

"……"