Chapter 1557: Stance First, Sikumu's Little Schemes

Seventon, Arcane Union.

In a corner of the administrative district, Haichenisi was cornered by seven or eight Councilors, who kept questioning him about the handling of the accident in the core laboratory area.

As Iolum's most loyal assistant, Haichenisi naturally understood the importance of considering the big picture; even though he knew these Councilors might not have good intentions by appearing here, he still explained and appeased them patiently.

"Rest assured, everyone, the President will certainly handle this matter properly and provide an explanation to all members of the Union!"

Just then, Haichenisi suddenly received a message, and his originally mild expression instantly froze; he barely managed to control his emotions before saying coldly:

"This incident was not an accident as rumored outside, but destruction intentionally caused by an Elf intruder. Because we failed to stop that Elf that day, he broke into the core area of the Union and caused major losses. You all have a responsibility!"

After speaking, he ignored the seven or eight Councilors and walked straight toward Iolum's study.

After Haichenisi left, those seven or eight Councilors immediately changed their expressions; they were no longer as impatient as before, but they all looked toward one person in unison:

"Kaboer, what do you think he meant by that? Dragging us into the water?"

"On what grounds? Wasn't that Dead Silence Zone created by that person himself? They can't push the responsibility onto us just because we didn't stop the Elf!"

"Right, that Elf was clearly not something we could handle. When he conducted such a dangerous experiment, he should have considered these accidental situations!"

……

The group spoke over one another, and this time, Kaboer, who was at the center of the crowd, did not have as good an attitude as Haichenisi; he walked away quite impatiently, but seemingly thinking of something, he stayed behind.

He could roughly guess what message Haichenisi had just received, and only these people present were still completely unaware, but for his brother's plan, he had to get mixed up with these people.

"It might be that the situation in the laboratory area has changed. Has anyone of you entered that place afterward?" Kaboer asked.

"No, at the time I was worried about encountering the Elf if I went in, and later, after those from the Seven Towers arrived, the President even prohibited our Permission Level."

After one spoke, another soon provided a new clue, "However, I heard a friend from Morien Tower mention that some kind of scarce resource seems to have appeared inside. Recently, the Seven Towers have had quite a few personnel transfers, all of them unfamiliar faces."

"Scarce resource?"

Kaboer was lost in thought; he could feel that the wind in Seventon had changed in just these few days. Previously, everyone was talking about accidents, threats, and similar topics.

But recently, a topic about the Magic Restriction Treaty had suddenly emerged. Kaboer believed this topic couldn't have popped up for no reason; it was either true, or it was to cover up something.

Was that Elf intruder really an accident?

Somehow, Kaboer suddenly connected a line in his mind; although he was somewhat unwilling to admit it, the Magic Restriction Treaty was very likely real.

As for why that Elf would invade the Union, it was either related to the Magic Restriction Treaty or to the so-called scarce resource that was still unclear.

It was just that, in his position, considering things often didn't look at right or wrong, but only at stance and faction. He admitted that Iolum was a fair arbitrator, but the resources needed for the rise of the Verdant Tower could not be obtained through fairness.

Someone must decrease so that someone else can increase!

"If you all have free time, why not come to my residence to discuss in detail!"

"Good, that would be great!"

……

Meanwhile, in Iolum's study.

"Except for Lord Kelifu, the others will arrive in Seventon in the near future, especially Keluosi; he has explicitly proposed to convene the Council of Great Arcanists to discuss the handling plan for this matter."

Haichenisi had just finished telling Iolum the news he had just received, but Iolum only smiled at this, not feeling much surprise.

"I know. Their reactions are all within my plan, except for Keluosi—he is still a bit too impatient. But don't worry, his word alone doesn't count; this matter mainly depends on what the Seven Towers side says."

"Then what does the Seven Towers side say?"

Mentioning this, the smile on Iolum's face gradually faded, "The Twisted Phantom Core is an important means for the Seven Towers to control the number of high-level Mage Towers. They will certainly hesitate to open it up just like that."

"There is another point: although they didn't say it, I felt it too—hunting in the Ether Plane might not be as simple as we imagined."

Is that so!

Haichenisi was lost in thought and asked again: "Then will they ultimately refuse to build the Forward Base?"

"Not necessarily. If the Arcane Union can concede the vast majority of the benefits, then there is a high probability they will agree."

Speaking of this, Iolum suddenly shook his head, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. I have full confidence in getting them to agree, but there is one problem I haven't figured out yet. You go get busy first, let me stay alone for a while."

"Yes."

Haichenisi replied, and just as he was about to leave, he seemed to think of something and asked hurriedly: "By the way, Kaboer and the others want to obtain Permission Level to enter the blocked area. I see they have gathered quite a few people; they might forcibly break through the Permission Level."

"Don't pay attention to them. If they want to try, let them go. As long as they don't violate the Union regulations, let them make as much trouble as they want."

"Yes."

This time Haichenisi really left, but he was not prepared to let Kaboer and the others mess around. The Arcane Union had a total of 25 Councilors; only by gathering more than half could they break through the Permission Level restrictions of the blocked area.

As long as he didn't give them the chance to gather more than half, Haichenisi knew what to do.

……

Giles Tower.

The seven Controllers of the Seven Towers gathered here to discuss major affairs. From the moment the first person arrived, the smile on Sikumu's face had not stopped.

Although he had tried very hard to hide it, which of the others was not older than him, which one was not more experienced than him? How could they not see through his little schemes!

When all seven were present, Sikumu immediately announced impatiently: "This time, another important figure is participating in our discussion. Let us welcome Master Aiden!"

Even though the other six were already cursing Sikumu in their hearts at this moment, they still had to stand up together to welcome him, if for no other reason than because it was Master Aiden.

At this time, a young Apprentice outside the conference room helped an elderly, decrepit elder walk in slowly. But after this elder entered, he didn't even look at Sikumu, only saying to the other six:

"Sit down, no need for formalities."

After letting the six sit down, he slowly turned around and tried to lift his head. Seeing this, Sikumu hurriedly crouched slightly, but was met with a scolding:

"I've told you many times, don't bring that set from your Territory into the Seven Towers!"