Chapter 3044: Secret Agreement, A Shocking Turn of Events

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The Thorn Society has already begun attempts in this regard. Although neither Netheril nor Xia Duo has ever made a public comment on this, the outside world generally still considers Xia Duo to be the driving force behind it.

Since that is the case, one more Ailan does not matter; one does not worry about too many lice. As long as Xia Duo himself does not admit it, no matter how the outside world views it, it cannot affect him.

It is just that the current situation is not yet clear. If all countries generally supported the popularization of magic, Xia Duo would have long ago publicly promoted Netheril Magic and popularized it in all countries.

This is not only because Netheril Magic indeed has the potential to overtake on a bend, but also because Netheril Magic has stronger universality compared to Elven Magic, making it more suitable for widespread dissemination.

Finally, and most importantly, this is also a competition of technical standards and the right to speak. Xia Duo has already stood on the side of Netheril Magic, so naturally, he must take a stand to the end; at least in the foreseeable future, this will not waver.

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Of course, today at the Psionic Network Research Center, he recommended Netheril Magic to Tuomeidisi, but once he steps out of this door, he will not admit it. The only thing he will admit is what he is about to say next:

"The second part of the aid is that I intend to build a batch of Magic Artifact Manufacturing Factories in the Ailan region in the name of Daxia Territory, used to support the development of various industries in the Ailan region, while also undertaking the function of absorbing more new Mages."

Under those circumstances, Sluwen simply could not have much energy to manage the affairs of Ailan.

It is only because the conservative forces are too strong that we are unable to achieve technological innovation and industrial upgrading in an almost inevitable trend like on Earth.

There is quite a sense of déjà vu that heretics are more hateful than pagans, but to put it bluntly, it is still a struggle for interests. The most direct competitors of the high-ranking families are often not other countries or other races, but other high-ranking families within their own country.

"Then what about Sluwen's garrison in Ailan?"

"Sluwen's way of controlling you is nothing more than starting with food. As long as the food issue is solved, Sluwen is not to be feared. The Yaojuanmaode War did not end long ago; could it be that they would dare to launch another Yaojuan War?"

Once Ailan begins to popularize magic, especially if the other party chooses Netheril Magic, then this endless stream of new Mages is far from what the traditional industries of the Elf World can accommodate.

"Then what about food? Sluwen cannot possibly watch us break free from their control," Tuoyaerlan asked in return.

"More importantly, you have caught up with a good era. Although the Northland Alliance is often a playground for major powers, the basic bottom line still exists."

But Ailan is in a very special state, and perhaps there really is an opportunity to overtake on a bend. As for whether Ailan will want to return to Yaojuanmaode after it develops, that is not a question Xia Duo needs to consider.

"As far as I know, the Computing Pool Connectors in Ailan are all produced by external merchant guilds in other lands, so the first project I will help build is a localized Computing Pool Connector factory. Relying on the abundant Mithril resources here, the upstream and downstream industries can develop together. Does Ambassador Tuoyaerlan think that is acceptable?"

As long as Ailan is willing to transform with all its might, it is entirely possible to possess enough strength to stand firm before the various countries of the Northland react.

In this conservative world, if there can be more progressive forces, the future might be better.

Of course, Evereska is also a potential teammate chosen by Xia Duo, with even greater potential than Ailan. It is just that in the current world, potential cannot explain the problem; only the real power actually developed is the decisive factor.

Compared to human territories with a single industrial structure in the past, the foundation of the Elf World is very good. If one says that most territories in Netheril are still in the classical era, then the Elf World is actually already very close to the edge of the modern era.

And a comprehensive inspection is exactly such a very suitable opportunity for a comprehensive reckoning!

Not to mention, once a Demon Descendant is detected, it is inevitable to investigate some of the deeds before and after the transformation of that Demon Descendant. If it appears among ordinary Elves, that would be simple, but if it appears in a high-ranking family, then it is inevitable that there will be buck-passing.

But as for how to operate it, for a moment, Xia Duo was not quite sure.

Those high-ranking families within Sluwen can mostly maintain consistency when facing the outside, but their internal competition is sometimes even more cruel than racial conflict.

The ostensible reason for Sluwen's garrison in Ailan is to protect Ailan, but everyone knows the reality: it is to prevent Ailan from returning to Yaojuanmaode immediately after they leave.

Entering the factory is the final bottom-line placement method. Of course, one can also choose to continue cultivating them, similar to the expansion of enrollment in primary schools, to reduce employment pressure.

Although Ailan and Daxia Territory are of different races, once they choose to progress, both sides are actually standing in the same camp, and in the future, when facing the counterattack of conservative forces, they will inevitably be the most reliable teammates.

Yaojuanma currently still has an Army remaining within the borders of Ailan; that is the most troublesome part. Others are nothing more than a minor irritation; in the present day where magic exists, there are too many ways to solve them.

Currently, the countries of the Northland are indeed viewing Demon Descendants as enemies that need to be completely eliminated, but in the short term, it is impossible to give them the same treatment as other Elves.

Of course, what Xia Duo said is not the most troublesome part of Yaojuanma. Tuoyaerlan also realized this point very clearly, and then asked again:

Speaking of this, Xia Duo frowned, but he did not take it too much to heart. "Right now they are being held back by the Demon Descendant inspections within their country and cannot spare much energy to contain you."

Expanding outward or waging war outward, even if there are gains, one needs to share them with other high-ranking families in the country. Since that is the case, it is better to directly take action against the high-ranking families of one's own country!

"Not long ago, the Evereska representative proposed the 'Principles of Peaceful Coexistence' at the Alliance General Assembly, which received unanimous approval from almost all countries, including Sluwen."

"You do not need to worry about food. I can provide you with cheap Void Warehouses to use and introduce you to purchase grain from Evereska. If it cannot be bought from Evereska, my territory can also temporarily produce grain. Yaojuanma is indeed a bit troublesome——"

After all, doing so is the easiest way to solve the current predicament.

The Demon Descendants discovered in Sluwen's comprehensive inspection are the most among the Northland countries, and most of them involve high-ranking families. What these discovered Demon Descendants did in the past must be investigated thoroughly.

It is just that if Ailan really does that, Yaojuanma might really be able to launch another Eland War. Under such circumstances, of course, it is impossible for Ailan to return lightly.

That is to say, as long as Sluwen is made to believe that Ailan will not return to Yaojuanmaode, the withdrawal of troops is actually not impossible.

They might even frame each other; in short, it is very difficult to handle.

Only the Yaojuanma Army cannot be solved by magic. At the very least, it is impossible for Ailan's magic power alone to solve those Yaojuanma garrisons. If it could be solved, then during the Meidisi War, Yaojuanma would not have been able to occupy Ailan.

If any high-ranking family uses Demon Descendant crimes to strike at opponents, that is also a completely foreseeable matter.

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