Chapter 1933: Class Solidification, Racial Oppression

Xia Duo felt he was getting closer and closer to the truth, so he seized the time to continue asking: "Who initiated the No. 【Number】 Resolution originally? What was the reason? Why was it delayed for four hundred years before being officially passed?"

This question might be a bit beyond the scope for an ordinary Elf, but for a senior Mage, it was not necessarily that secretive.

The facts were indeed so; after hearing such a question, the Elf Mage's expression remained very astonished, yet he still gave his answer:

"The original initiator of the No. 【Number】 Resolution, I remember it should have been some High Mage from Jielunsita; I cannot recall exactly who it was, but later this topic was brought up again almost every few years, and the backgrounds of those who brought it up involved multiple nations such as Jielunsita, Shaerwen, Yierlan, and Siluwende."

"As for the reason, it is actually very simple: a prophet made a prophecy regarding Arcanists, predicting that the spread of the Arcanist system would become the starting point of the Elf decline."

"In addition, there was the prejudice of Traditional Mages against Arcanists, who believed that this system of Magic was too crude and defiled the hall of Magic."

After listening to the Elf Mage's answer, Xia Duo felt the truth deviated somewhat from his guess; he had originally thought it was just that High Elves did not want Lower Elves to easily obtain (Magic) power.

He had not expected it to involve a prophecy, and one related to the rise and fall of a race at that.

As for the prejudice of Traditional Mages, although Xia Duo had not reflected it in his guess, it was actually already a default existence, but this was not the key; as long as the Arcanist system showed sufficient superiority compared to traditional Magic, there would naturally be a large number of supporters to stand up for it.

The current prejudice of Traditional Mages might, in the future, just be a faint, inaudible wail emitted by a minority hiding in a corner.

But the existence of the prophecy interrupted the normal spread and development of the Arcanist system, which made Xia Duo feel it was a great pity—a pity that he could not see the scene of Elf Mages switching to the Arcanist system one by one.

After thinking for a moment, Xia Duo asked again: "Is it possible that just because of an unprovable prophecy, a new Magic system with full potential must be completely banned?"

"I also feel it is unnecessary, and it is not just me; many Mages believe it is unnecessary, but the decisions from above will not be undone just because of our opposition."

This Elf Mage seemed to have forgotten his status as a prisoner at this moment and began to pour out his dissatisfaction with the higher-level rulers to Xia Duo.

However, Xia Duo would not believe the other party so easily; a senior Mage is one step away from being a High Mage, and even a High Mage would be given respect.

Furthermore, the highest level was not a unified entity, but composed of multiple Elves with differing opinions; the fact that the No. 【Number】 Resolution could be delayed for 400 years was enough to prove this point.

And what Xia Duo truly wanted was not some mindless, agreeable words, but a more comprehensive perspective on this matter, so he asked the other party again:

"A single prophecy alone is indeed not enough to make various nations reach a consensus and carry out consistent actions, otherwise it would not have dragged on for four hundred years. So, what was the key that finally made one side persuade the other, allowing the resolution to be passed?"

"This—"

The Elf Mage hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickering again; he had already seen that this mysterious High Mage who had captured him to ask questions here was very likely related to the Arcanist system.

And he was more inclined to support that side; it was just that he did not know why the other party was completely ignorant of information that should have been known, and had to ask an innocent Elf like him.

"Speak boldly and confidently; nothing will happen if you speak. Of course, you can also try to make up a lie again to see if I can see through it."

Xia Duo's words made the Elf Mage's face tighten, and he subconsciously refused: "You could easily ask about this information at the Elf Court; why must you make things difficult for me?"

"I just want to hear it from you. Don't waste time; do you still want to go home or not!"

Seeming to hear that Xia Duo's tone was unkind, the Elf Mage finally hung his head as if resigned to his fate and said in a low voice:

"This matter is actually very disgraceful to talk about. Four hundred years ago, during the Drow War, Arcanists participated in the war in large numbers and achieved quite a few merits on the battlefield, but—"

"But what?"

"But many of those participating Arcanists were of Commoner origin, and their time in contact with Magic was very short. Of course, this is not the most important thing."

"What truly made all parties quickly compromise and reach a consensus was the appearance of human Arcanists not long ago! Humans, who were once thought to be insulated from Magic, had actually mastered Magic! Heh—"

Speaking of this, a trace of mockery could not help but leak from the Elf Mage's eyes, "Traditional Mages looked down on the Arcanist system, believing the latter defiled the hall of Magic, but when human Arcanists appeared, they had to admit that the other side had mastered Magic, and felt deep fear because of it."

"So, you are saying that it was the appearance of human Arcanists that led to the rapid passage of the No. 【Number】 Resolution?"

"Yes, but the large-scale appearance of Elf Commoner Arcanists was also one of the inducements. The Drow War four hundred years ago taught almost all High Elves a lesson—they were not much smarter than Commoners, and humans were not stupider than Elves. All the achievements they have now are not so much because of their own intelligence and talent, but because of their birth and class!"

"Listening to you, it seems you do not identify as a High Elf?"

"I was born a Commoner. If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet my teacher, I wouldn't have my current achievements. Why should I have class identification with those High Elves who have had no worries about resources since birth?"

Seeming to have opened up, he no longer cared about anything, and this Elf Mage began to complain again, "Within the traditional Magic system, I could never become a High Mage, but within the Arcanist system, I have the possibility of climbing to the top. It is just a pity that the former home of Arcanists has now abandoned Arcanists, and even failed to keep the qualifications to preserve relevant materials!"

"Are you talking about Evereska?"

"Where else could it be? I have gone to the Cloudtop Tower more than once to ask, but the answer I get is always that the resolution of the Elf Court cannot be opposed. Heh, if you hadn't brought me out this time, I would have been forced to accept memory wiping and bloodline purification tomorrow!"

The dramatic scene had arrived; this Elf Mage was actually an Arcanist too!

Xia Duo had not noticed this just now, but now that he knew, he could not help but feel a trace of curiosity, "Knowing you were going to have your memory wiped, why didn't you leave Evereska?"

"Leave? That's easy to say. The Northland is full of the Elf Court's lackeys. Even if I go to the south, heh, I'm afraid I won't have peace. Even if I could escape to a place outside the Elf World, what about my family? My friends? Are they willing to follow me into that kind of isolated life?"