Chapter 2507: Investigation and Stalling

"Whether it is or isn't, why don't we just go over and take a look?"

Having reached this point, and with representatives from all the Northland nations present, Ximo did not intend to ask for Yierlan's opinion; if Yierlan did not agree, it would effectively be an admission of the matter.

Yinfuyalisi was clearly somewhat annoyed by Ximo's response, but remembering the "definite word" passed to him specifically from his country, he still did not refute Ximo's statement.

"If we go, we go! I invite the representatives of all nations to witness this together!"

The few Elves determined the next course of action in a few words, then the investigation team led by Ximo quickly secured the evidence here in Seventon and opened a Portal leading to Yierlan.

Very quickly, more than half of the crowd at the Arcane Plaza in Seventon dispersed; some went home, while others followed the investigation team, wanting to learn about the assassin at the first opportunity.

Yierlan, Ansai Mountains.

After arriving at the suspected target area, the Northland Alliance investigation team immediately sealed off the scene and then tracked the Magic Energy traces based on the information gathered in Seventon.

Before long, the first trace of Magic Energy was discovered and preserved. Seeing this, the Yierlan Ambassador Yinfuyalisi, who had followed along, immediately lost his pleasant expression and defended himself:

"Archpriest Kate is a Death Priest, highly skilled in the Resurrection Divine Art. Without me, even if Lord Xia Shao were truly dead, there would be a very small chance of saving him. To invite me, the Tower had to pay a very high price!"

Xia Shao was temporarily unaware of the progress of the Northland Alliance investigation team, but the eight-day deadline mentioned in the declaration of vengeance against Li Jie by Dien, Sami, and the others was fast approaching.

Arch-Bishop Yierlantasi is a priest of the Lord of Radiance; even Bennidi has long heard of his name, and one could even say that Yierlantasi and Bennidi are figures of the same era.

Saiwendunmu, who had not said a word since arriving at Hengchun Square, finally found an opportunity. As the teacher of both Bennidi and Xia Shao, Bennidi still had to listen to his words.

Although the Northland Alliance was formed due to the Drow War, it also aligns with the interests of all Northland nations. While there are occasional conflicts between nations, there are few true, deep-seated hatreds.

"Then shall we begin the ritual now?"

That evening, before the sun had completely dipped below the horizon, Badijiaer, Huo En, and Saiwendunmu arrived together at Hengchun Square in Chang'an City.

Very soon, not just the investigation team, but the observers from all Northland nations entered the city in southern Yinaole known as "Gelintier."

As for Archpriest Kate, since Badijiaer specifically brought him up, he must be someone extraordinary. Seeing that Bennidi still had some doubts, Huo En on the side hurriedly explained:

Without waiting for Ximo to ask, Yinfuyalisi took the initiative to contact Taiweimansa to report the latest situation here to the Crown King and the Elders, and Taiweimansa soon gave instructions—

"Not to mention the long-retired Arch-Bishop Yierlantasi, the Arch-Bishop is kind-hearted and feels great pity and sympathy for Lord Xia Shao's encounter. Inviting him did not require any extra cost from the Tower, but his own personal sacrifice is even more worthy of respect."

Bennidi received them, but seeing the three of them arrive together, Bennidi already understood the other side's intentions. "Coming at this time, I assume it won't be good news?"

And Badijiaer had intended to mediate by bringing Saiwendunmu over, so he would certainly not interrupt Saiwendunmu at this moment.

It was originally Yinaole territory; it would be just right to take this opportunity of the national Mythallar unification to incorporate it into formal management. I imagine Shaerwen would have no objections.

"It cannot be started right now, but the ritual requires a long time, and you—"

With the upper echelons of Yinaole giving the green light to the investigation team, the actions of Ximo and the other investigators became exceptionally swift. They knew very well that if they did not track down further clues as soon as possible, everything else—aside from the limited clues already secured—would be worn away by time.

Invite the Northland Alliance investigation team in, continue the investigation, and get to the bottom of it!

This is not just because internal enemies find it easier to carry out sabotage; it is that this very easily triggers mutual distrust and suspicion, which is the most terrifying thing.

Saiwendunmu's opening words shocked Badijiaer; this was not what was said when they arrived, but the next sentence made Badijiaer's hanging heart drop. "But the Restoration Ritual is also real!" "I understand, it's that the investigation team has no progress, right? So you are using this method to stall for time!"

Currently, the biggest problem facing the Northland Alliance is the Demon Descendant issue. Demon Descendants hiding in the dark are like vipers in the shadows, not knowing when they will jump out to attack, just like this assassination of Xia Shao.

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But regardless, the fact that Demon Descendants have appeared here again and again is already worth Yinaole's attention. Savieerlisi made up his mind that even if this matter was not within his scope of duty, he must suggest to the Crown King and the Council that a perfect monitoring system be established here.

However, the representatives of various nations who followed along did not take the opportunity to mock Savieerlisi; Demon Descendant infiltration is a problem that all Northland Alliance nations encounter, the only difference being the degree of infiltration.

After listening to Huo En's explanation, Bennidi's attitude softened slightly. If Xia Shao could be saved, he wouldn't have to worry about the rest. Thinking of this, he turned his gaze back to Badijiaer:

What is more terrifying than an uncertain attack is having no movement at all, because that means the Demon Descendants are developing very well in the dark. By now, no one believes that the Demon Descendant race has completely vanished into the dust of history.

Previously, this place had been used by Demon Descendants, for which Xierdalanna of Yinaole had once asked Xia Shao and the Tower to launch a surprise attack on a Demon Descendant base here.

"That area is not covered by the Erlan Mythallar, and recently the Erlan Mythallar has been undergoing maintenance and merging; this is no secret in the Northland. It is truly hateful that the Demon Descendants knew this and took advantage of it!"

Very soon, the investigation team tracked the activity trajectory of the Demon Descendant's aura, which did not point to other ownerless or poorly managed areas, but pointed straight to the area covered by the Yinaole national Mythallar.

On the contrary, with their extraordinary infiltration capabilities, the Demon Descendants have long taken root in the Northland nations and are constantly threatening the rule of each country.

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"No, it is good news. The Tower has invited the long-retired Arch-Bishop Yierlantasi and Archpriest Kate to perform the Restoration Ritual for Xia Shao." Badijiaer spoke first.

"The stalling is real."

Seeing this scene at this moment, almost all the witnesses felt deep pressure. Visible external enemies are not scary; invisible internal enemies are the most terrifying.

"Ahem—let me say a few words."

Furthermore, there is another unspoken explanation: the Ansai Mountains are nominally Yinaole territory, but in reality, they have long been shared with Shaerwen to the south, and neither country has built a Mythallar there.