Chapter 1322: Developing Comrades, Pioneer Organizations

"In my hometown, education is one of the most valued national policies, and also one of the traditions most recognized by the people of my hometown."

It can be said that "population + education" is the important guarantee for Xia Duo's hometown to decide the future; it wouldn't work if either one were missing.

Xia Duo concisely and pointedly explained to Niya his understanding of and the importance he places on education, and finally, he extended his right hand to Niya and said with deep affection:

"Let's open up the future together!"

Niya had long been attracted by the future civilization described by Xia Duo, and hearing these words from Xia Duo now, a strong sense of being recognized suddenly rose in her heart.

This made her mood surge instantly; she firmly extended her right hand, clasped it with Xia Duo's, and responded to her husband with an incomparably resolute gaze.

At this moment, the two said nothing, yet it was as if they had said everything.

"I'm going to meet with the people from the Progress Society; you should come along too."

For the person closest to him who would be by his side in the foreseeable future, Xia Duo hoped that Niya could participate more deeply in his cause.

Previously, Xia Duo's foundation was insufficient, and he was very worried that if Niya disagreed with him, it might lead to many unfavorable situations; but now his foundation was established, and Niya had always been very cooperative with him, so what reason did he have not to take their relationship a step further?

In life, they could be intimate partners; in their careers, they could also be like-minded people who support each other.

……

The meeting with the members of the Progress Society lasted only a short time, mainly consisting of Dien, Sami, and others reporting the recent situation of the Progress Society members to Xia Duo, which, of course, was mainly about their ideological state.

This was also the issue Xia Duo cared about most.

The various concepts of the Progress Society were indeed aimed at creating a good academic atmosphere at the beginning, but they also permeated the policy guidelines for how Xia Duo would treat the many Spellcasters of the future.

He had to ensure that his thoughts and concepts were consistently implemented throughout and received the recognition and following of the majority; otherwise, it was very likely that the more Spellcasters he cultivated, the more would become obstacles or even enemies.

As a person from his hometown, Xia Duo naturally understood the importance of ideological unity within an organization.

The so-called—"Identify with the organization ideologically, rely on the organization politically, obey the organization in work, and trust the organization emotionally."

This was the main reason why, even though Xia Duo had long since become the absolute leader of the Tower of Time, he still insisted on maintaining the Progress Society system.

This was a necessary means for the infiltration, assimilation, and unification of beliefs, thoughts, and even organizations and systems!

……

After leaving the Progress Society activity room, Xia Duo and Niya returned to the Study on the top floor of the Tower of Time. The two sat down in front of the Projection Window, and Xia Duo took out the last of the Bonu Original Leaf to brew a pot of tea for them, then began to chat idly.

"What are your thoughts on what I did at the Progress Society just now?"

"I feel a bit puzzled. Aren't they just some Apprentices? Is it necessary to care so much about their lives and coursework? Once they complete their advancement, won't they just do whatever they are supposed to do?"

"Ideological construction cannot be relaxed for even a moment!"

Xia Duo first stated his own opinion, and seeing that Niya was still puzzled, he explained: "A cause like opening up the future is very difficult to accomplish with just the two of us. We need more companions, or at the very least, people who are close to us or who do not oppose us."

"You can imagine, if we finally achieve our grand goal one day in the future, how can we ensure that such a great civilization continues?"

"Must we handle every single thing ourselves? Then we would only become puppets of civilization, not the creators and leaders of civilization. Once we are lost, is that civilization still a civilization?"

"Furthermore, do you really think that a small number of people can master such a vast civilization? With tens of millions of Great Arcanists, how would you manage them? How would you keep them from attacking each other?"

"A great civilization cannot be maintained by force alone; there must be a unified order based on the recognition of the majority, and right now, the Progress Society is the sprout of this order!"

Xia Duo did not mention that there might be similar organizations or concepts like "Drop-out Society" or "Attack Society" outside the Progress Society; since the Progress Society was imbued with his concepts and thoughts, how could he possibly support others?

This was also a bit of Xia Duo's selfishness. He could not guarantee that his thoughts and concepts were definitely the most suitable for the development of this world, but he could be certain that his thoughts and concepts were not extreme, nor were they difficult for people to accept.

At the same time, when encountering more advanced thoughts and concepts, they could be quickly absorbed and improved upon.

This was an important manifestation of the "respect for facts" and "advancing with the times" attributes of the pioneer organizations from his hometown!

Using selfishness for the greater good—Xia Duo did not think there was anything wrong with doing this.

……

Under Xia Duo's special guidance, Niya gradually understood the important significance of the Progress Society's existence for the future. Just as the two were about to further exchange their visions for the future, a piece of sudden news broke the harmonious atmosphere.

"A Cormanthor investigator?"

After hearing the content of the news from Niya, Xia Duo frowned deeply. It had been more than half a year since the Cormanthor refugees left.

For Cormanthor to send someone to investigate the assassination of a few Elf refugees after such a long time was very unusual!

As for the few Elves who died, they could barely be considered Cormanthor Nobles, but it was obvious that none of them were from an Upper Family, and they were simply not worth sending someone specifically to investigate the cause of their deaths.

Especially when the cause of death had already been determined at the time they first died!

Now that they were sending someone over, could it be that they wanted to overturn the judgment made at the time—that they were assassinated by Drow? Wouldn't that be clearly trying to smear the Savile Territory?

Xia Duo pondered the true purpose of the other party's trip, while Niya intended to meet the other party in person. "Warren said the other party is a veteran Mage and even hinted that their background is extraordinary. I feel it is necessary to meet them in person to see what their purpose really is!"

Clearly, Niya also realized that the other party had come with ill intent and did not seem to be here to investigate the cause of the Elves' deaths.

However, Xia Duo stopped her and offered his own suggestion: "Wait a moment. I think it's better if I go meet the other party first and test the waters, so that if you go directly and things don't go well, there won't be any room for maneuver."

Niya thought about it and agreed with Xia Duo's suggestion. In her impression, Elves were mostly arrogant and difficult to talk to, and she was also worried that she might do something irrational.

As long as it was possible, Niya still did not want to have a direct conflict with Cormanthor. Letting Xia Duo go to test the waters first was fine; at least there would still be room for maneuver.

"Then you go take a look first, but if they make any unrealistic demands, don't indulge them. I don't believe they would dare to send a high-level Mage to invade Netheril!"

Niya's father—the Lord of Epps Territory—was severely injured by a curse from an Elf high-level Mage and could not be cured; he was currently in the Stasis Chamber, smuggling himself into the future to seek possible methods of treatment.

It would be a miracle if Niya could have any good feelings toward Elves.