Chapter 1978: Arrogance, Taier'annuo

Upon arriving at the Northland Alliance Headquarters, Xia Duo first confirmed that the identity proof given by Bulundesi was indeed valid, but this validity only applied to the Northland Alliance officials; whether the two warring sides on the Siluwende battlefield would recognize it remained an unknown.

However, Xia Duo did not need to worry about this identity not being recognized once he went to Siluwende; having a righteous justification for his actions was enough, as for the opinions of opponents, they were not actually that important.

After all, what he was about to do was not necessarily a good thing for either side. Moreover, he had his own principles in his actions, which would not be easily shaken.

Additionally, it is worth mentioning that at the Northland Alliance Headquarters, Xia Duo also saw the Siluwende Envoy, who was extremely furious and prepared to start a fight, though the scene of the Envoy ultimately being dragged away could not help but make one sigh.

In contrast, the personnel from the Yierlan side, although firm in their attitude of initiating the war, still maintained sufficient restraint even when facing the Siluwende Envoy.

In the eyes of the Elf, this might be the excellent cultivation of the Eaerlann Elf, but in Xia Duo's view, this should actually be called "arrogance."

That naked disregard had already completely viewed Siluwende as their own dish, so there was no need to waste any more breath debating anything.

Because of this, Xia Duo ultimately decided that when entering Siluwende, he would not go to the area under Yierlan's actual control, but rather to the area under Siluwende's actual control.

Currently, regardless of whether Yierlan is pretending or truly confident in the outcome of the war, entering from their side might be more convenient, but it would not be so easy to escape their sight afterward.

But the area under Siluwende's actual control is different; that territory has been continuously encroached upon by Yierlan, and as long as one moves slightly closer to the front line, it is very easy to shake off the surveillance of both sides.

Of course, given the current situation in Siluwende, they would treat incoming Observers—even human Observers who have no interest-related connection to either side—with twelve points of vigilance.

Although Xia Duo had anticipated this long ago, when he passed through the Portal in Evereska and arrived at Taier'annuo, the capital of Siluwende, he was still angered by the strictly guarded attitude of the Siluwende side.

First was the guide who was nominally for accompaniment but actually for surveillance; that they could still spare a specialized senior Mage guide during this tense wartime period, Xia Duo could only say that the Siluwende side had indeed not made full preparations.

Then there was the real-time surveillance of the Mythallar, as well as the Mythallar Verification Amulet that had to be carried at all times; the Mythallar surveillance did not matter, as the Taier'annuo Mythallar did not cover the entire territory of Siluwende, and as long as he left the range of the Mythallar, the other party could not monitor him.

What was annoying was the so-called Mythallar Verification Amulet, whose structure was complex; Xia Duo could only identify that it possessed functions such as Positioning and surveillance, and carrying it on his person was essentially carrying an eye, and someone else's at that.

"Observer Xia Duo, I am very sorry, this is a necessary measure during wartime."

On the way to the temporary resting place, the senior Siluwende Mage acting as the guide continued to apologize to Xia Duo; although Xia Duo was somewhat unhappy, he still accepted it for the time being.

Upon arriving at the resting place, before he could find an opportunity to be alone to study this so-called verification amulet, he heard the guide apologize again, "Observer Xia Duo, our leader has heard the news of your arrival and wishes to come and pay you a visit; I wonder if it is convenient?"

"Convenient, how could it not be convenient!"

Although Xia Duo had some small emotions—this was human nature, and he did not hide it—at the same time, he also knew the purpose of his trip; if he could learn the latest news from the front line from the other party's leader, this would have a decisive effect on his subsequent actions.

Since he had agreed, the rest was just waiting; anyway, he was under the surveillance of others, and Xia Duo did not stay in one place, but wandered around the resting place, which could be considered killing time.

Including the Projection Plane, Xia Duo could be considered someone who had been to seven or eight Elf countries, and he had a certain understanding of the Elf architectural styles of different eras and different countries.

Siluwende was a relatively special one among the many Elf countries he had visited; most of the buildings were only one story, unlike Evereska and Yierfalan, or Wuweilun in the Projection Plane, which mostly had multi-story structures.

Moreover, the Siluwende architectural style was solemn and magnificent; although it had one story, it was not at all inferior to those multi-story buildings, and even its height was not inferior.

In terms of color, Taier'annuo was also quite unique compared to other Elf cities; the colors were bright, with gold and red as the main tones, atmospheric and majestic yet not lacking in elegance.

Regarding such a city appearance, the first thing that came to Xia Duo's mind was Aryvandaar; many Elf classics described the cities of Aryvandaar in roughly this way.

In the words of a certain Elf Scholar, it was—"Although situated on the ground, it is like the palace of a heavenly god"!

It is a pity that Xia Duo had not seen the cities of Aryvandaar with his own eyes, but he had seen the ruins, and through those broken walls and ruins, he could indeed imagine the scene at its peak.

Taier'annuo was still a little bit lacking in that regard, and that bit was—truly big!

Although it was already very consistent with the descriptions in the classics in terms of architectural style, it was still quite lacking in size and volume.

If the architectural remains in the ruins of the Aryvandaar city were not known in advance to have been built and inhabited by Elf, they would probably be classified under the category of giant ruins.

The atmosphere of Aryvandaar was not only reflected in its style, but more literally in its various kinds of "big."

Speaking of which, the one occupying the core of Aryvandaar's rule back then should be Yierlan; Siluwende was merely a corner of the border back then.

Perhaps the Siluwende of today imagining Aryvandaar is like a rural farmer imagining the emperor's golden shoulder pole!

Of course, this world has Magic, and there are too many means to preserve the Magic Image of Aryvandaar in its prime, so Xia Duo was more inclined to believe it was a matter of national strength.

If Siluwende had not been defeated more than a thousand years ago, perhaps the Taier'annuo of today would be the true Aryvandaar style.

While strolling around the resting place, Xia Duo could not help but put himself in the mindset of the Siluwende Elf—strong-willed all their lives, yet repeatedly struck by reality.

Setting aside the rights and wrongs of values, Siluwende was clearly a nation in suffering, and this war was another torment; if they could endure it, perhaps it would be an opportunity for rise, and if they could not, it was very likely they would completely sink.

Yierlan would not give them a second chance.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo became even more certain about what he was going to do next; even without considering the Demon Descendant, he had to maintain the existence of Siluwende as much as possible.

This might forge a more difficult opponent for the long-term future, but in the foreseeable future, Yierlan was the competitor that needed more attention.