Chapter 2772: Pure Team, Transcendental Authority

Thinking of this, Xia Duo couldn't help but ask Dumu, "Regarding the Time-Related Magic Research, has the Northland Alliance prepared any special Protection measures? After all, this is doing exactly what the enemy least wants to see!"

"Sorry, I'm not clear on this either; the higher-ups should have made arrangements!"

Seeing that he couldn't get any valuable information, Xia Duo didn't ask further, but instead quickened his pace, preparing to go to the Northland Alliance Headquarters to see for himself.

From Meilong Market to the Northland Alliance Headquarters, they were actually still circling within the same city district, so even walking didn't take much time; soon, Xia Duo saw the magnificent building complex on the northeast side of Dawn Plaza.

That was the Northland Alliance Headquarters.

Although there weren't many permanent institutions yet, the site had long been prepared, including the newly established Time-Related Magic Research Laboratory.

Xia Duo's original plan was to first meet Ambassador Tili'ao, the Plenipotentiary Representative of Netheril at the Northland Alliance Headquarters; this person was Dumu's direct superior, so the information he understood should be more detailed than Dumu's.

But before he could find someone to ask about Ambassador Tili'ao's location, a human clerk approached him first, "Are you Lord Xia Duo? Ambassador Tili'ao invites you to meet in the Friendship Hall."

Seeing this, Xia Duo's first reaction was that Dumu had tipped him off in advance, which was inevitable; after all, Dumu and Tili'ao were both people from the Seven Towers, and come to think of it, those two were closer to each other.

However, he didn't mind; he had intended to ask Ambassador Tili'ao a thing or two through Dumu anyway, and now that the other party had responded, it suited his wishes perfectly.

That might be a small matter to others, but to me, it's just a big deal. The Northland Alliance could just send a commissioner to deliver the fine to Great Xia Territory; if I remember, I'll pay it on the way, and if I don't, I'll just keep dragging it out—it's nothing major.

If it were just accepting a mental Spell Inquiry, I could still accept that; anyway, if the questions involved privacy or secrets, I could completely refuse to answer, and just answer the others truthfully.

Come to think of it, Ambassador Tiao's appointment also had a vote from Xia; the Council is higher than an Ambassador, but a Plenipotentiary Representative stationed abroad is not necessarily less important than a Council member in terms of status.

Following behind the human clerk, Xia unlocked the new map of the Northland Alliance Headquarters again; moving from the corridor next to the main hall, passing the Library, the garden, and the office area, next to the office area were several reception halls named after positive words like Friendship and Unity.

"Ambassador Tiao, it seems this new institution might not be very suitable for me; I'd better focus on doing my own things."

After Tiao finished speaking, Xia did not give an immediate response; in fact, upon hearing that joining required checking the body and Soul, he knew he probably couldn't join.

"Regarding benefits, except for the core secrets of various countries which cannot be provided, any items, data, or environments beneficial to research can be provided."

But the body and Soul checks were a bit of a problem; as for the body, it depends on the extent of the check; if the extent isn't deep, this Saint Form Avatar of mine can barely handle it.

"Lord Xia, just received news, are you interested in joining the Northland Alliance's new institution?"

That really exceeded Xia's expectations; if he remembered correctly, he and Tiao shouldn't have had any intersection, and even if the Seven Towers had something to do with him, it wouldn't be enough to have Tiao come forward.

As for the benefits Tiao mentioned, after such harsh checks, isn't having such benefits a matter of course? Otherwise, who would be willing to give up their freedom and privacy for this project?

Now all countries have signs of exceeding Supermagic limits; it's definitely not just Netheril alone, and the Supermagic Treaty still needs to be discussed again! Coming over to collect a fine now is just an unnecessary move.

Speaking of this, Tiao seemed to have thought of something, his tone suddenly became serious, but under Xia's gaze, he still spoke truthfully:

"It can be said that the Northland countries are intending to build a pure team specifically targeting Demon Descendants this time; on professional issues related to Demon Descendants, they are the final decision-makers."

"Although the joining conditions are so harsh, the benefits and even the influence that members of the new institution can enjoy are far beyond those of ordinary researchers."

After all, he isn't a Demon Descendant, and he has no ill intentions toward the Northland countries.

Today I can walk through the back door, tomorrow maybe a Demon Descendant will be stuffed in; that really makes people feel uncomfortable.

After speaking, Xia prepared to leave, but at that moment Tiao stopped him again, "Actually, this meeting with Lord Xia today, besides answering your questions about the recruitment for the new institution, I am also here with a mission."

And besides the Supermagic fine, Xia really couldn't think of anything else Tiao could have to find him for.

Could it be that the Northland Alliance wants to ask him for the Supermagic fine?

"Oh? What mission?"

"Regarding the recruitment conditions for the new institution, the requirements for Magic attainments will be slightly relaxed, but regarding the vetting of the entrants themselves, after our consultations with countries like Keman, Yierlan, and Danzo, we unanimously agree that we need to adopt the most stringent vetting standards possible."

"To join the new institution, one must first have their identity vetted, then have their body and Soul checked, and accept a mental Spell Inquiry in an unprotected state to confirm there are no doubts before joining; not only that, but one must also accept regular checks after joining."

By the time Xia arrived, Ambassador Tiao was waiting for him at the entrance of the Friendship Hall; the two exchanged customary greetings after meeting, then went into the reception hall together and sat down.

Even without considering the security issue, his Soul itself hides secrets.

This was Xia's purpose in coming to see Tiao; although it wouldn't go so far as to have Tiao open a back door for him, it would be good to have the specific conditions revealed, and he didn't think the other party had the authority to open a back door for him anyway.

"Yes, I am indeed interested in joining the Northland Alliance's Time-Related Magic Research Laboratory; I just asked Supervisor Dumu about it, but Supervisor Dumu was also unclear about the specific recruitment conditions; if it's not suitable, I can only express my regrets."

After all, this involves personnel handling for an important institution related to the safety of the Northland; I'm afraid no private individual has the authority to open a back door; if there really were one, then Xia would probably have to completely give up on this new institution—there would be no need to join.

Only the Soul—Xia absolutely cannot accept letting others check it; no matter how many guarantees are made, one cannot guard against the person checking being willing to sacrifice themselves just to eliminate him, an enemy.

Tiao didn't hide Dumu's tip-off at all, going straight to the point; such a frank and straightforward attitude made Xia feel favorable toward him. Of course, he felt that Tiao might have looked into his style of conduct beforehand and used this attitude on purpose; after all, there aren't many natural straight-shooters in diplomacy.

Xia doesn't rule out that there are humans or Elves truly willing to contribute without compensation, but for an organization or an institution to operate long-term, it cannot only consider the unpaid contributions of internal members; that is anti-human and destined to be unable to last.