Chapter 1526: Moonshadow Rumors, Grasping the Measure

The matter that Netheril has been most concerned about recently is the Limitation of Magic Proposal put forward by Keman; even if Xierdalanna did not mention Keman, Xia Duo would still attribute all sorts of bad things to Keman's head.

As for the so-called mysterious organization, since it dares to invite Mages from other countries, it should not be difficult to investigate its existence.

At least Eaerlann should be very interested in this aspect, so it would be best to ask them about it; Xia Duo is more inclined to believe that everything Xierdalanna said is true.

But as the saying goes, it is enough to know such one-sided words; there is no need to get completely sucked in. As long as he does his own part well, it does not matter if it is some mysterious organization or a conspiracy cooked up by Xierdalanna herself—none of it will work.

"Since Lady Xierdalanna is already a member of that mysterious organization, then from now on, you and I should communicate more!"

Xia Duo's suddenly intimate and familiar attitude made Xierdalanna somewhat unable to adapt for a moment; she only nodded slightly stiffly: "That is only right."

"By the way, I wonder how much Lady Xierdalanna knows about the Moonshadow Family of your country?"

"The Moonshadow Family?"

Hearing this, Xierdalanna frowned, seemingly quite displeased with the name, but in the end, she did not refuse to provide some information:

"This family has always been very low-key, but at the same time, they are also very powerful. I do not know much about them; what do you want to know?"

"Nothing, I just suddenly thought of this name and mentioned it casually. If Lady Xierdalanna does not mind, just tell me whatever you know!"

Of course, Xia Duo would not mention the Mithril Mine on the Langas Plain. Not to mention that the family of the Elf before him specializes in the mithril business, the Sacred Contract he signed with the Moonshadow Family alone does not allow him to speak of it.

Additionally, one must consider Xierdalanna's relationship with the Moonshadow Family; if they happen to be allies, wouldn't he be exposing his own thoughts prematurely?

Now that Xia Duo has asked so casually, although anyone with a discerning eye can see it is an excuse, even if the Moonshadow Family were present, they could not say anything to him.

After all, the contract does not stipulate that one cannot mention the name of the Moonshadow Family.

Xia Duo had previously inquired about intelligence on the Moonshadow Family in Seventon, but as a foreigner and a human, no matter how much he inquired, it was difficult to come into contact with some of the secrets within Yierlan.

To know these things, it is best to ask a knowledgeable Eaerlann Elf. Now that Xierdalanna has exposed her own identity, how could Xia Duo miss this opportunity!

"Since Lord Xia Duo wants to know, then I will just say a little!"

Xierdalanna knew that Xia Duo must have known something to bring up this question. She originally did not have much ill will toward the Moonshadow Family, but who told them to stand on the side of Crown King Helien!

"The Moonshadow Family only suddenly rose to power over a thousand years ago. There are rumors in Yierlan that the true Moonshadow Family has long since vanished into the river of time, and the current one merely inherited the name of Moonshadow."

"Is that so?" Xia Duo felt very surprised.

He had not heard this news in Seventon. Although Xierdalanna said it was a rumor, when a rumor is spoken by a high-level Mage, it has at least some credibility!

"There is more!" Xierdalanna continued, "The Moonshadow Family has at least three high-level Mages who have publicly appeared; this is considered to be in the forefront among the Upper Families. Think about how incredible this is for a fallen family that only suddenly rose to power over a thousand years ago!"

"Crown King Helien's reform this time, besides the current situation, the Moonshadow Family also played a significant role, and they firmly support the Crown King. I say this, Lord Xia Duo understands what I mean, right?"

"I understand."

But Xia Duo did not want to discuss too much about the Moonshadow Family with her; mainly, he did not want to talk, and there was nothing to talk about. What he knew, Xierdalanna might already know, and what Xierdalanna did not know, he could not say even more.

On this matter, it is better to just use his ears.

Moreover, he is very clear that Xierdalanna is currently at odds with the Crown King of Yierlan, and even joined forces with him, an outsider, to stir up trouble, but that is more due to political disagreements and internal distribution of interests.

But Xierdalanna does not want to destroy the Crown King of Yierlan or the Moonshadow Family; she wants to force them to make concessions so that her own family can occupy more interests in Yierlan.

Xia Duo knows that if he really caused some major event that severely damaged the interests of Yierlan, Xierdalanna might turn against him on the spot.

The two sides are not on the same path at all; they only gathered together because of temporary interests. There is a degree here that needs to be carefully grasped, a point he has never forgotten.

Since Xierdalanna does not want to let him "freeload" anymore, Xia Duo does not intend to stay any longer. He quickly struck a pose to end the meeting and set about dispelling the communication Spell.

"I have gained a lot from this meeting; I look forward to the next one."

"I look forward to the next meeting."

Xierdalanna responded to Xia Duo's request to end, and both sides cast Spells to dispel the magic together. As the scene faded, Xia Duo "returned" to the Communication Room of the Tower of Time.

And on the other side, watching Xia Duo's figure disappear bit by bit in the courtyard, the intimate and expectant expression that had been on Xierdalanna's face instantly vanished. She snorted coldly and teleported away with a frown.

When Xierdalanna appeared again, it was in another more private courtyard. Seeing her appear, the male Moon Elf who had been waiting in the courtyard immediately went up to meet her and bowed respectfully:

"My Lady, what are your orders?"

Upon hearing this, the brow that Xierdalanna had already been furrowing deepened, "How many times have I told you, call me Xier in private. You were not like this in the past; why are you so distant now!"

"..." The male Elf remained silent.

Regarding this, Xierdalanna was also silent. The two sides stood in a stalemate without saying a word, and in the end, it was Xierdalanna who gave in first, taking the initiative to step forward and hold one of the male Elf's arms, her tone becoming soft:

"I know Brother Bulin is still angry with me about that matter; I know I was wrong."

A high-level Mage taking the initiative to lower her stance—no Elf can resist that, let alone Bulin. He sighed softly and then said:

"It has nothing to do with that matter. I know that matter was decided by the collective will of the family and was not up to you. Even your sister has never been angry with you, let alone me!"

"Then why is Brother Bulin not as close to me as before?"

"You transferred me away from the Patriarch's side without even asking me. Do you know how much effort I put in to get to this point!" Bulin lowered his voice while also suppressing his emotions.

"Is it not good to follow me? I will be the Patriarch in the future, and you will always be my Chief Advisor. Isn't that better than being a small Guard Commander by my father's side?"

"You do not understand!"

"What do I not understand? Who in the Moonhorn Family can become a high-level Mage before the age of 300? Only me!"

"Sigh—"

Bulin let out a long sigh and stopped talking again.