Chapter 2035: Obsession, A Temporary Pause

Sure enough, after Xia Duo asked this, a proud expression that could be described as "everyone is drunk while I alone am sober" appeared on Aleikesa's face:

"Yierlan has barely managed to achieve the prosperity of the five races, in a rather unconventional way, but the prosperity of the five races is merely a beginning.

"The foundation of a nation and a civilization is independent individuals; only by making the people truly equal can this unparalleled power be truly unleashed, embarking on the path to true strength!"

"Equality for all!"

Xia Duo had never imagined this phrase would come from the mouth of a high Mage, or rather, it is very difficult for any Spellcaster to give up the various privileges they have obtained due to their power.

But this was said by an Elf, and it did not feel all that discordant, because the term "Tai Kuai Se" that Elves call themselves refers to the people in Elvish—a collection of countless individuals.

Even now, the major ceremonies, literary works, or slogans of the Elves are often crowned in the name of "the people."

Only—

Is that really what Aleikesa thinks?

A vested interest holder influenced by the old environment for countless years suddenly saying there should be equality for all makes it hard not to suspect whether some other conspiracy is hidden behind it.

Furthermore, there is something only Xia Duo thought of: the existence behind the Demon Descendant is truly terrifying; a high Mage was brainwashed so easily. Perhaps Aleikesa himself had tendencies in this regard, but to make him betray his class so thoroughly, just thinking about it feels incredibly difficult.

There is one Aleikesa, so what about Luke? Is he the same? Even beyond these two high Mages, are there other high Mages among the Elves who have already been turned?

For a moment, Xia Duo even felt that the Demon Descendant had already succeeded; perhaps one day, upon waking up, the various nations of the Northland would all change their flags!

But regardless of his own stance or his perception, he did not agree with such an approach.

It is simple to destroy the flesh, but it is incredibly difficult to completely eradicate an ideology. After thinking for a moment, Xia Duo continued to ask Aleikesa:

"So you mean your goal is to transform all the people of the Northland into Demon Descendants? Then do you think you can obtain the 'equality for all' you want by using this method?"

"Why not?"

"Have you ever thought about the will of the people themselves? Are they willing to become Demon Descendants? Does this belong to one of the rights of 'equality for all'? Additionally, no matter how safe the process of transforming into a Demon Descendant is, the Demon Descendant bloodline ultimately involves the Abyss, just like this land of the Abyss beneath our feet right now. Have you considered that it might become a common landscape in the Northland in the future?"

Xia Duo's series of questions left Aleikesa somewhat at a loss, but calming down, he still insisted on his own viewpoint: "The people are ignorant and cannot see the distant future; they need us who can see it to plan for them. As for the potential danger of the Abyss, I believe this is just a technical issue, which can be completely overcome in the future."

When he heard the phrase "the people are ignorant," Xia Duo realized that Aleikesa was likely not a true companion of the existence behind the Demon Descendant, but still a tool.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the existence behind the Demon Descendant is no longer the Demon Descendant from the parallel space Xia Duo learned about in the Projection Plane; at least judging from their various methods, they lack the grand atmosphere and confidence of the parallel space Demon Descendant.

Thinking this, Xia Duo no longer had much interest in the conversation. Leaving behind the words "the people are not ignorant," he ignored the pleading look in Suweilisi's eyes and once again completely sealed Aleikesa.

And he sent him to the Floating City on the spot, along with the other Demon Descendants who had luckily survived. As for Luke, who only had a large head left, Xia Duo thought for a moment and also put him away.

……

Through the conversation just now, everyone present could see that trying to get Aleikesa to cooperate in purifying the land of the Abyss was likely not going to work.

As someone who understood Aleikesa's temperament better, Suweilisi understood this point even more. He just couldn't figure out why Aleikesa had become the way he was now, which made him wonder how he would explain it to the Crown King when he returned!

There was also the upcoming accountability from the Northland Alliance. Fortunately, Yierlan was there to serve as a buffer, otherwise, Suweilisi would truly have had the impulse to destroy Aleikesa on the spot regardless of the consequences.

"Lord Xia Duo, shall we continue to investigate this Midian, or end this trip?"

Xia Duo did not answer directly, but threw the question to Tailun. It was not his place to overstep his authority; for the time being, Tailun was still the commander of this trip.

And Tailun did not hesitate much, immediately expressing his agreement, and also said: "I have already notified the Northland Alliance Headquarters; they should send reinforcements there. Before that, let us investigate first!

"Mage Kesita, Consultant Suweilisi, please stay here and keep me company; it just so happens I have some questions to consult you both on.

"The investigation of this Demon-born Secret Base is entrusted to Lord Xia Duo, Mage Puman, and Elder Laruian!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone's expression could not help but change. Tailun clearly still did not trust Yierlan and Keman, suspecting that these two nations were involved with the Demon Descendant, not even letting them participate in the Midian investigation.

Kesita was now striving for a low profile and stability, so he had no objections. Only Suweilisi was truly worried that Aleikesa might have left behind some clues in the Midian that were unfavorable to Keman.

But now that everyone was looking at him, Suweilisi could not openly object. He just pretended to be listening intently, while in reality, he did not give up on the investigation; he just did not participate in person, but instead cast spells to monitor the movements of the participants so he could respond in time.

Of course, this little trick could not be hidden from Tailun. Everyone present did not expose him either, but let him cast his spells, only Tailun was prepared to intervene at any time.

……

For the on-site investigation, there was no doubt that Xia Duo and Puman, who had previously searched the Demon-born Secret Base, had the advantage. While Laruian was still hesitating about where to start, Xia Duo and Puman had already locked onto their target and flown toward the room suspected to be a library.

After entering the room, Puman privately sent a message to ask Xia Duo: "How much of what Aleikesa said just now do you think is true?"

"I don't know, perhaps it's all true or all false, but what does it matter? Let's just assume he was telling the truth; it is time for the Northland Alliance to take the threat of the Demon Descendant seriously."

Previously, the Elves only thought the Demon Descendant were no different from the past, just a temporary ailment that could be solved quickly as long as the various nations were a little more serious.

But now, if it involves "universal transformation" and "equality for all," then the Demon Descendant are not just a simple temporary ailment. There is no lack of wise men among the upper echelons of the Elves; they should be able to see the threat.

It is just that Xia Duo hopes the various Elven nations can resolve the Demon Descendant threat first before engaging in infighting. If they deal with the Demon Descendant threat while infighting, they are likely to be exploited by the Demon Descendant!

……

The search process was very smooth. This Demon-born Secret Base had just undergone two rounds of strikes from the Floating City, and the first round had even damaged its core functional components.

Xia Duo broke through all the protections of the Midian with almost no effort. For the few that were more cumbersome, he did not force his way through, but directly contacted the Floating City to forcibly demolish them with 【Annihilation Light】.

After about an hour, Xia Duo had transferred all the items that could be moved to the Hengchun Square of the Floating City, and then picked up Tailun and the others to return to the Floating City together.

As for the ruins of the Midian, the new investigators from the Northland Alliance would conduct a more detailed inspection. Afterward, they would remain there; besides investigating the Midian, more importantly, they would monitor the expansion of the land of the Abyss.