Chapter 3083: The Plot of Zhamu

"I certainly have no way to persuade Kalishi to sacrifice himself to forge an Artifact, but there is an excellent opportunity right now. The Psionic Mages of Zhamu are plotting to use the Computing Power Pool; why can't we seize it as a follow-up move?"

Laruian's plan was indeed as Xia Duo had guessed: wanting to first let the Psionic Mages from the south use the Computing Power Pool to forge an Artifact, and then snatch it.

Doing this would allow one to occupy the moral high ground. Afterward, Zhamu would likely have to accept their bad luck. Comparing strength, Zhamu is indeed stronger than most countries in the Northland, but compared to the Northland Alliance, there is still a significant gap.

Moreover, Zhamu has made enemies everywhere in the south; it is basically impossible for them to offend the Northland Alliance as well. Previously, when Xia Duo destroyed Zhamu's main city, although he occupied the moral high ground, that was, after all, a city, and it also involved the Artifact within it.

If it weren't for the fact that Xia Duo came from the Northland Alliance, Zhamu likely would not have let him leave the south so easily.

As for now, Xia Duo actually feels that Zhamu could completely and openly seek cooperation with the Northland Alliance to forge an Artifact together, rather than being so secretive as they are now.

Even if they succeeded, it would arouse the resentment or even hostility of the Northland Alliance.

Of course, even if the other party came openly to seek cooperation, Xia Duo might not necessarily agree, unless it could be guaranteed that the cooperation was entirely under his control, or if it were changed to another Northland Mage he could accept.

In short, one cannot let the people of Zhamu operate it.

It might also be because they guessed the conditions of the Northland Alliance that Zhamu chose to act secretly; after all, no matter how weak the Northland Alliance is, it is not impossible for them to strike directly into the south.

It is nothing more than providing some aid to the other eight southern countries. In the past, Zhamu had not simultaneously fought against the eight countries, and in the current south, peace has also become the mainstream.

Seeing the other party again, it was as if time had returned to that dusk, that remote little psionic item shop. It was just that at the time, the identities of the two sides were one as boss and one as customer, but now, earth-shaking changes have occurred.

After thinking for a moment, he asked Laruian, "Do you trust Kalishi? On what basis do you trust him? Even if what he said is all true, on what basis do you think this isn't Zhamu deliberately guiding it? Always to make the Alliance relax its supervision and protection of the Computing Power Pool."

Xia Duo feels that no matter how arrogant and conceited Zhamu is, it is impossible for them not to consider this situation. If they were truly that arrogant, they would have completely and directly sent people to requisition the Computing Power Pool.

Then, would such a major strategic action be so easily revealed by a Lingneng Dashi of northern origin?

Since that time, he had almost never seen Kalishi again.

That time, he even bought two Psionic Artifacts from Kalishi out of curiosity! It was just that because the Magic systems were different, although he had researched them later, he ultimately failed to research any results.

Even with the addition of the Northland Alliance's aid, it is impossible to change the war situation in a short time.

Xia Duo dares not guarantee it, but he feels it is unlikely.

But there are also some who are more inclined to transform Reality according to their own will, which makes their emotions appear unusually intense and extroverted.

If Kalishi could really persuade him, then there is nothing bad about winning an Artifact for the Alliance.

"Master Kalishi, do you still remember me? I even bought things in your shop!"

Personally, Xia Duo and Kalishi have no friendship, and of course, there is no enmity.

On the contrary, the appearance of a New Artifact can greatly strengthen the power of Zhamu. Just think about the past when there were only twelve Artifacts to know the significance of an Artifact.

When Xia Duo first came to Evereska, he accidentally wandered into Kalishi's psionic item shop. That was in a remote corner by the river in the East City of Evereska. At that time, also present with him was Laruian's granddaughter (companion, monitor).

Only Kaitemier, due to the death of the Prince who was the heir to the Crown King, has currently not stopped the war with Zhamu, but that is already underway, and Zhamu has no need to worry about anything.

To compensate for the long-term war losses of the past, Calimshan has started a new round of the Wind-Chasing War, opening up the Wind Elemental Plane. And as long as the Dwarves are not actively provoked by us, they generally will not restart hostilities.

Arrogance is not equal to losing one's mind; as long as they have reason, they will consider the possibility of the Northland Alliance snatching it after the deed is done.

"Kalishi will explain it himself?"

Then, under such circumstances, since they chose the plan of secretly using the Computing Power Pool to forge an Artifact, would Zhamu not have considered the possibility of the Northland Alliance snatching it after the deed is done?

After speaking, Laruian stepped aside, highlighting Kalishi in Xia Duo's line of sight.

Even when the Psionic Network Research Center recruits Psionic Mages to cooperate in research, it is through the Evereska official channels, not through Kalishi.

Regarding Xia Duo's final stance, Laruian was silent for a moment, an unusually complex yet somewhat inexplicably relaxed expression appearing on his face, before he slowly opened his mouth:

"Regarding these questions, I think I alone should be unable to give Consultant Xia Duo a satisfactory explanation. It is better to let Kalishi explain it to you himself! I believe that after hearing his explanation, Consultant Xia Duo should have a brand new understanding of these questions."

Xia Duo did not find it strange; many Psionic Mages are like this, immersing the majority of their consciousness in the Mental Image World, leaving only a little attention to Reality, so they appear indifferent.

"Please give me a satisfactory explanation for these questions, Elder Laruian, otherwise I will still thank you for the information provided, but afterward, I will immediately demand that all countries increase the importance they attach to the Computing Power Pool infrastructure, and at the same time, conduct a thorough investigation of all Psionic Mages in the Northland."

Xia Duo hesitated for a moment, but still agreed; it was impossible for him to give Laruian no face at all. "Very well, then it will trouble Elder Laruian to invite Kalishi over. Come to think of it, when I first came to Evereska, I actually had a contact with him, and I don't know if he still remembers me."

"Consultant Xia Duo, I have brought Kalishi. If you have any questions, you can ask him personally. I believe he will give you a satisfactory explanation."

Xia Duo sized up the unremarkable Moon Elf in front of him. The memory that had already become somewhat blurred gradually became clear as he traced it back.

He does not want to add an Artifact to Zhamu. Additionally, he does not know what kind of impact forging an Artifact will have on the Computing Power Pool. If it were very serious, that would simply be a loss to the extreme.

He is indeed very curious about the existence of Psionic Artifacts, and even inevitably has a trace of covetousness, but if there is only the guarantee of a Psionic Mage like Kalishi, he feels there is absolutely no need to take such a risk.

Perhaps because he was long prepared to accept Xia Duo's questioning, in just a moment, Laruian brought Kalishi to the Underground Secret Ritual Chamber where Xia Duo was currently located.

"I hadn't noticed originally. Later, when Consultant Xia Duo did such a big thing in the south, I remembered." Kalishi's tone was calm, seemingly deliberately concealing his true emotions.