Chapter 2096: Walking Arm-in-Arm, Returning

However, Kelanni's answer at least gave Xia Duo a sense of reassurance; from now on, Keman and perhaps the entire Elf World might no longer insist on following the imperialist path of Golden Elf Supremacy.

In reality, apart from Siluwende and Keman, other elf nations had never followed such a path at all.

And now, after being dismantled, Siluwende is estimated to keep its tail tucked as an Elf, and changes have already appeared here in Keman; if there are no major changes in the future, it is estimated that they will not return to their old ways.

This will also mean that while maintaining orderly competition with various elf nations, a certain degree of cooperation can also be conducted without having to generate serious disagreements due to some radical or conservative concepts.

Thus, Xia Duo promised Kelanni that he would visit Arvandor at an appropriate time, only hoping that the scene at that time would still be as harmonious as it is now.

Regarding this, Kelanni covered her mouth and revealed an incomparably charming smile, saying to Xia Duo: "If Lord Xia Duo had visited Arvandor, you wouldn't have such worries now. I hope we can meet as soon as possible."

Next, the two sides did not chat about any heavy, realistic topics, but continued the previous discussion about art and beauty. This time, Xia Duo took the initiative to express his many concepts, such as people's literature and art, people's history, and so on.

Kelanni also deeply agreed with this; at least what Xia Duo saw and felt was indeed the case, which made him have a great shift in his perception of the elf main god.

Afterwards, until the meeting ended, both were in a relatively harmonious and pleasant atmosphere of conversation, but just as Xia Duo was about to walk out of the Reception Room, Kelanni suddenly said:

"That Floating Fortress above is quite interesting, but actually, you don't need to be so worried!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Duo immediately became nervous, but he could also guess that Kelanni saying this was likely because she had discovered his communication with the Floating City, so he wanted to play it off and prepare to brush it aside:

"When traveling far from home, family members inevitably worry."

"Is this the humor of Easterners?"

Kelanni did not continue to get to the bottom of this question, but mentioned: "There is the protection of the Lady of Mysteries there; unless permitted, there will be no intervention from any other Divine Power."

"The protection of the Lady of Mysteries?"

Xia Duo immediately associated this with Yinaole's certification of the 【Mythallar】 to the Magic Goddess. Now it seems that the certification is truly useful, actually being able to exclude the intervention of other Divine Powers.

If this is the case, perhaps the Ascension Order is not that difficult to oppose.

Of course, this is not to say that one can provoke the gods while carrying a 【Mythallar】, especially since mortals ascending to godhood still have some mortal habits. If one really goes to provoke them blindly, others might not necessarily buy the Magic Goddess's favor.

But regardless, compared to before, this can be called the best possible good news!

……

After exiting the Reception Room, Kelanni also followed out and even hooked one of Xia Duo's arms, which made Xia Duo's body somewhat stiff.

Since becoming an Official Mage, apart from Niya, he had never had such close contact with anyone else, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

But Kelanni only slightly loosened her hand without letting go completely, and even leaned in closer, while simultaneously making a request to Xia Duo in an extremely weak voice:

"Walk with me!"

Xia Duo naturally dared not refuse, so he followed Kelanni's guidance and walked out of the Tower of Wind Song. The old Mage who had originally brought him here was not outside, and those Mages who had previously been gathered at the School entrance to welcome him had also disappeared.

But the problem is—this is a School after all, and the Tower of Wind Song is the most conspicuous main tower in this Magic Academy. As soon as Xia Duo came out, he felt seven or eight gazes cast upon him.

Afterwards, as he and Kelanni walked through the School, more and more elves noticed them, and in the end, even Spell observation came.

This was really not the result Xia Duo wanted, so he whispered to remind Kelanni, "Someone is watching us; isn't this not very good?"

"Don't care about the gazes of others; adapt first, and you will slowly get used to it later."

Kelanni still went her own way, even holding her head high, generously displaying her graceful posture, seemingly not affected at all.

Seeing the other party say this, Xia Duo did not say anything more, but he always felt that the other party doing this seemed to have a deeper meaning; after all, the other party's status is placed there, making it inevitable for people to make associations.

Just like this, the two walked south from the Tower of Wind Song, passing by one building after another in the School, until they reached a garden. Although there were many observers along the way, no one came to disturb them.

Xia Duo even clearly felt that there were elves clearing the road in advance on their path, so walking along this way, they basically didn't meet many elves.

After entering the garden, Kelanni's pace quickened slightly, pulling Xia Duo toward the depths of the garden, which made Xia Duo confirm again that the other party had a deeper meaning.

Not until they encountered a golden beech tree growing between two pure white stone pillars did Kelanni stop her pace, raising her other empty hand and grasping forward into the void.

Just when Xia Duo was still thinking about what was special about this golden beech tree, the tree actually turned into a stream of light without any sense of incongruity and flew into Kelanni's hand. When the light dissipated, it actually turned into—

A stack of Golden Pages with loose silver Fuwu on the surface!

A Nether Scroll?! Xia Duo was greatly surprised, but then Kelanni stuffed the stack of Golden Pages into his hand and explained:

"These don't mean much to elves, but they can improve the relationship between humans and elves. I am just returning them to you in advance now."

Xia Duo then suddenly realized; it turned out that Kelanni already knew about the agreement reached between Crown King Yinaole and the Seven Towers, and her doing this now seemed to be her way of expressing approval, only—

"Then what about Crown King Yinaole's side?"

"He will agree; this is part of the agreement, isn't it?"

In other words, Yinaole should not know about this yet. Xia Duo couldn't help but feel a headache, not knowing whether to accept this Nether Scroll that had been delivered to his door.

But obviously, Kelanni had already made the decision for him; after all, the item was already stuffed into his hand, and he wouldn't just throw it away on the spot!

And just as Xia Duo was hesitating, a sharp voice came down from above the garden: "Who are you? Why trespass into Zhi Hui Yuan?"

But then the voice became even sharper, nearly insane, and uttered a term Xia Duo had never heard of before—"Quis-Ael-Transval!"

The next moment, the Magic Net inside the garden began to become active, and overwhelming pressure swept in from all directions, seemingly ready to erupt with a fierce strike at any time.

Xia Duo couldn't help but look at Kelanni beside him with worry in his eyes, "My Lady—"

"Please watch a free grand show!" Kelanni said with a light smile.