Chapter 3122: Seeing Kalishi Again, Fusion Demonstration

However, strictly speaking, Kalishi did not technically break the agreement.

Xia Duo had personally promised to give Kalishi an answer in three days, but because he was delayed by analyzing the memories of Aokesi and missed his meeting with Kalishi, the current situation had come to pass.

Xia Duo inquired with Dumu about the specific time Kalishi contacted the Alliance, and the answer he received was indeed after the agreed-upon deadline, which made him feel somewhat self-reproachful.

But self-reproach was of no use now; in reality, even if he had kept the appointment on time, he would only have given a negative answer, and Kalishi would still have chosen to contact the Alliance afterward.

"What did Kalishi discuss with the Alliance? And what is the Alliance's attitude?" Xia Duo asked again.

"Master Kalishi took the initiative to contact the Alliance, proposing that he could help resolve issues related to Psionic Mages, and he has indeed provided a lot of useful help in previous operations. I don't know what you mean by the Alliance's attitude, Lord Xia Duo?"

Dumu seemed very confused by Xia Duo's inquiry, and Xia Duo realized at this moment that he had indeed been too sensitive about Kalishi's so-called Artifact Project; perhaps Kalishi hadn't even formally proposed this plan to the Alliance yet!

After thinking for a moment, he asked Dumu directly, "Has Kalishi proposed any plans? Something related to the Computing Power Pool!"

"As far as I know, there hasn't been any. Of course, it's possible he contacted representatives of various countries privately. If Lord Xia Duo has doubts about this, you might as well verify it with Ambassador Tili'ao."

"Alright, I will."

Thus, Xia Duo repeated the rhetoric Kalishi had used at Laruian's house. After listening, Tiao pondered for a moment, his expression becoming very grave, and he asked Xia Duo:

"Has Lord Xia Duo contacted the country about that matter?"

"That really is a headache-inducing problem!" Tiao could not help but sigh.

Regarding Xia Duo's teasing, Tiao replied with a serious face: "It was hard enough to deal with the Demon Descendant problem; what the Northland needs most right now is stability, not to be seduced by a so-called Artifact Project into stirring up trouble again."

The headquarters of the Psionic Magic Society, which was established a few days ago, is also located here. According to the information he learned from Laruian, although Evereska allowed Kalishi to establish his own society, it could not have a headquarters on the surface.

In fact, people like Xia Duo who oppose it are more likely to be the minority, the outliers who have betrayed their class.

Regardless of whether Tiao said this to curry favor, being able to state his attitude so candidly made Xia Duo feel a trace of respect for him. Tiao actually didn't need to tell him these things, but he said them anyway.

Xia Duo heard the subtext in Tiao's words, so he told the other party, "Not yet, but if Kalishi is truly determined to implement this plan, it certainly won't be possible to keep it hidden."

Only then did he truly see the changes in the Psionic Shop over these past few years—no, perhaps it was just the changes from a recent period of time—

The layout of the shop remained the same, but the space inside had become cramped, and there was an extra bookshelf that seemed somewhat redundant in a deeper position, and there were traces of objects being dragged on the floor near the bookshelf, as if that were the entrance to an underground space.

"Actually, as long as we develop steadily, we will reach the pinnacle of the Main Plane sooner or later; there is no need for the support of a so-called Artifact Project."

For Netheril, whether to support the so-called Artifact Project depends on the results of the Seven Cities Council's discussions, and Xia Duo was not optimistic about that result.

This time, he did not go through Laruian as an intermediary but came directly to the Kalish Aier Psionic Shop located in the east of Evereska; this was Kalishi's lair.

Returning to the Kalish Aier Psionic Shop after a long interval, Xia Duo did not feel the slightest bit of unfamiliarity, because the surrounding terrain, landscape, and even the shop's facade had not undergone any changes.

Moreover, judging from Tiao's consistent performance, Xia Duo did not think this was deliberately pandering to him, but truly Tiao's own opinion.

It is the same old saying: in the current era, many superiors do not mind using the cost of others to achieve themselves. Even if the Artifact Project has many hidden dangers, for the current superiors, it is within an acceptable range.

Leaving Tiao's office, Xia Duo's mood was complicated. Although Kalishi had not yet mentioned the so-called Artifact Project to the Alliance, it was only a matter of time. He knew about this plan, and Laruian knew about it too.

One must know that the circle of Psionic Mages in Evereska is not large and is almost built around Kalishi. Under normal circumstances, Kalishi had just sent him gifts a few days ago, yet today there was a Psionic Mage who did not recognize him.

The person receiving Xia Duo was not Kalishi, but an ordinary Psionic Mage, and it seemed they did not even recognize Xia Duo, which made Xia Duo feel very surprised.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo paused, did not return to the Psionic Network Research Center, but took a turn and left the Alliance Headquarters. He decided to go meet Kalishi again to see if there were any new discoveries.

Regarding this, Tiao's answer was also very clear: "Kalishi has not mentioned any Artifact Project for the time being, but I believe Lord Xia Duo would not come to ask me without basis. I want to know what this Artifact Project is all about?"

And now, Tiao also knew that the final showdown might be just a single thought away for someone.

Next, Xia Duo did not contact Tiao via Sending to ask; instead, he went to see the other party in person and asked about Kalishi-related issues face-to-face in the other party's office.

It was not that he was arrogant enough to think that every Psionic Mage needed to know him, but his appearance was not a secret in Evereska, and plus, he had contacted many Psionic Mages when recruiting for the Psionic Network Research Center before.

Evereska is situated on a mountain terrace about 300 meters high, undergoing private development, and underground engineering is what Dwarfs are most professional at.

"Why do you oppose such a plan? This doesn't look like the style of a normal Netherese Mage!"

"May I ask what the guest is looking for? Or perhaps I can introduce the shop's specialties to you?"

This made him unable to help but develop a trace of suspicion.

"Ambassador Tiao's words truly speak my mind!"

It was just that the identity of an Alliance representative looked glorious, but in reality, it was still controlled by the respective countries they were in. Tiao's attitude was important, but it could not play a decisive role.

It could only be built underground, and the address Kalishi chose was the basement of his own small shop, a space specifically excavated by Dwarf craftsmen with relevant engineering qualifications—

"Even if this so-called Artifact Project is real and successfully completed, it will not qualitatively change the current situation of the Northland. Instead, it hides risks; if one is not careful, it will completely ruin the current good situation."

Just as he arrived at the entrance of the Psionic Shop, a phantom female voice suddenly sounded, still the familiar voice and tone from his memory. Xia Duo did not stop his steps and walked straight into the shop.

Everything could correspond perfectly to the way it was in his memory, looking as if he had just come yesterday, but in fact, he hadn't been here for several years.