Chapter 1408: Verification Difficulties, Seeking Help from Jilan

However, the protective mechanisms within the Preparation Teleportation Hall were far more than just this Spell Suppression Field, which was akin to a Magic Net Dead Zone; there were also powerful Binding and even Banishment spells.

Especially the Binding, which was almost an enhanced version of a Stasis Spell.

Just as Xia Duo was still rejoicing that Niya had finally taken action, he did not expect that Niya would deal with him as well. When his thoughts fell into a standstill, Xia Duo still had a faint, lingering Perception of the outside world.

It seemed to be a teleportation, and the next moment, his eyes brightened as he discovered that the environment he was in was no longer the previous Preparation Teleportation Hall, but had changed into Niya's bedroom.

And Niya herself was standing by his side, saying with a hint of apology: "Sorry, I could only use this method to separate you two."

"What about that person? How much time has passed now? Have you confirmed his identity?"

In a state of Stasis, one cannot perceive the passage of time. Xia Duo had retained a slight Perception just now; he was not sure if it was an illusion, but clearly, the time was definitely no longer the point in time when the battle had occurred earlier.

As for how much time had passed, it depended on how long it took for Niya to release him from the Stasis state.

"I just brought you back to the bedroom. Promise me not to act rashly again," Niya said softly, holding his hand.

"Okay, I promise you."

Xia Duo agreed immediately. The current situation could already be considered the best outcome; the next step was to confirm that person's identity.

"By the way, Niya, what about that person? Where did you put him? Can his identity be confirmed?"

"In the basement prison. Because you attacked so suddenly just now, I thought you had discovered something, so I temporarily put him there. If he really is the great-grandfather, what should we do?"

At the critical moment, Niya still trusted herself more. Xia Duo felt very gratified, but Niya's current appearance of being overly concerned about gains and losses also made him truly feel heartache, so he comforted her:

"Rest assured, if it really is Saville himself, after confirming he has no malice, I will apologize to him and ask for his forgiveness. I think, as an elder, he should forgive us!"

"That's hard to say. When I was little, I often heard my father mention the great-grandfather, and that look of both admiration and fear, I still remember it very clearly to this day," Niya said in a low voice.

Saville had already been exiled to another world by Divine Punishment before Niya's father was born. The two should not have met, but to still have such deep feelings, it could only have been passed down from Niya's grandfather.

Perhaps Niya's grandfather had even deeper feelings, but it was a pity that Niya's grandfather had already passed away when Niya was born. If not for the Orc Tide, perhaps Niya's grandfather could still be alive today!

If one were to see Saville, who had returned early from "serving his sentence," at this time, that would be interesting.

……

No matter how worried Niya was, she had to personally confirm whether the person who appeared on the summoning Magic Array was indeed her great-grandfather.

Tower of Time, basement level, Prison No. 1.

When Xia Duo and Niya appeared here, the person in the prison was still in a state of Stasis, with gray hair and simple clothing, almost like an old country farmer rather than a powerful Mage.

But an old country farmer's eyes could not compare to the person before them; that sharpness was enough to leave a deep impression even after just one glance.

Only then did Xia Duo have time to carefully observe the other party's appearance. He did not know if it was due to a preconceived notion, but the person's brows and eyes were indeed somewhat similar to Niya's father, Aipusi.

Especially the withered appearance of Aipusi when he was struck by the Aging Curse two years ago; it was almost seventy or eighty percent similar to the person in the prison now.

"Niya, do you have any way to confirm his identity?"

"The notes left by the great-grandfather mentioned that when he was a child, he accidentally fell into a hunter's trap because he was playful, and even left a disability on his foot because of it. Later, because of his excellent talent as a Mage, the disability was cured, but the great-grandfather always kept the scar on his foot to warn himself. If this person is the great-grandfather, he should still have that scar."

"……"

Xia Duo was speechless. How could one check this while the person was in a state of Stasis? Even hitting him with a hammer would be useless. Once the Stasis state was lifted, the other party would see that he was in a prison and then be asked to take off his shoes for verification; this would simply be an insult!

If it wasn't true, that would be one thing, but if it really was Saville, it was hard to guarantee that it wouldn't leave a thorn in his heart.

"Is there any other way?"

"Another way is to ask him about some of the great-grandfather's past. If he can answer, he should be the real one."

"Not appropriate, not appropriate."

Xia Duo still shook his head. Still the same point: if it wasn't true, that would be one thing, but if it was true, then no one would look good.

"Then what do you suggest?"

This wouldn't work and that wouldn't work; Niya couldn't help but get a little anxious, and she was even prepared to release the other party first. Xia Duo hurriedly stopped her and proposed a more feasible plan:

"Jilan Tower specializes in the Bloodline Domain; perhaps they have a spell to verify blood relationships. I will make a trip to Seventon, and we can talk after I return. Anyway, he is currently in a state of Stasis and has no concept of time, so it doesn't matter if we wait a little longer."

Niya hesitated, but it seemed there was no better way. She did not want the meeting with her great-grandfather to be too stiff. Xia Duo had already attacked before; if she were to conduct another interrogation, that would be too terrible.

"Alright, then how long will you be gone?" Niya asked.

"I am going now and will return by tomorrow at the latest. You stay at home and think about whether there are any other verification methods. Wait for my return."

"Mm."

Niya nodded, trying hard to avert her gaze, forcing herself not to look at the person in the prison.

……

After soothing Niya, Xia Duo stepped onto the Teleportation Array to Seventon. Just as he arrived in Seventon, Xia Duo received a Sending from Iolum:

"Coming to Seventon so late, is there any urgent matter?"

Xia Duo was almost startled by this sudden Sending. One had to know that he had just captured a person suspected to be Saville, and Saville was Iolum's student; it really felt like being caught in the act.

Originally, before coming to Seventon, Xia Duo had thought about asking Iolum to go back and help with the verification, but now he was a bit hesitant. After all, Saville's Guidance beacon could also be considered a secret.

Without truly confirming it, he still did not want to tell Iolum.

And if the person who returned was the real one, the more people who knew about this, the more embarrassing it might be for Saville's face.

Therefore, Xia Duo still prepared to wait until everything was settled before notifying Iolum. For now, he would follow the original plan and seek help at Jilan Tower.

After using the excuse of a personal matter to deal with Iolum, Xia Duo immediately sent a message to Bulundesi, a Councilor of the Arcane Union with whom he had a connection, asking if the other party had time now, as he had something to discuss.

Fortunately, although it was quite late now, for an Archmage with an official position in the Arcane Union, this was likely the time when they were most active.

Almost less than a minute after Xia Duo sent the message, Bulundesi's reply arrived—

"Lord Xia Duo, it is an honor to receive your invitation. I have time now. Do you need me to go to the Tower of Time?"