Chapter 3163: Hints, the Illuminati are in Action

So, how could the high-level officials of Zhamu Dasi not know about the actions of those Psionic Mages who previously invaded the Computing Power Pool!

Invading the Computing Power Pool is not an instantaneous action; before the high-level officials could react, the people at the front had already completed the invasion. The reason such intrusion incidents still exist now is either that the Zhamu Dasi high-level officials directly authorized it, or they are simply letting it happen.

In any case, it is impossible for them to wash their hands of it like a non-stick pan and brush it off by saying they were completely unaware.

Moreover, judging from these reactions from Zhamu Dasi, it gives Xia Duo the feeling that they are eager to explain and are trying their best to make the Alliance believe them. If things were truly as Zhamu Dasi claimed, shouldn't they be focusing their attention on Kalishi?

If he were a high-level official of Zhamu Dasi, when facing an Alliance Special Envoy who took the initiative to come and communicate, he would definitely demand to know immediately why the Alliance is shielding Kalishi!

As for the many questions raised by the Alliance, they could simply refuse to answer, because from the perspective of Zhamu Dasi, they are the absolute victims: first, an important treasure was stolen, and then the people sent to investigate were killed by the Alliance.

Under such circumstances, how could they calmly explain the reasonableness of their previous actions to the Alliance Special Envoy?

Especially against the backdrop where Psionic Mages generally look down upon Arcane Magic, the reaction of Zhamu Dasi should by no means be so bland.

Xia Duo still remembers the Special Envoy sent by Zhamu Dasi to observe the ceremony when the Northland Alliance was first established; that attitude was even more arrogant than the Elves, even though they had changed their view on the strength of the Northland later due to the Tuokesente City incident.

But the prejudice of Psionic against Arcane is hard to change, just as the prejudice of Arcane Mages against Psionic Magic is hard to change.

……

"About when will the Special Envoy from Zhamu Dasi arrive?" Xia Duo asked again.

"Not sure, but it should be within the next few days."

"Alright, keep an eye on it for me. I feel that the purpose of Zhamu Dasi sending someone this time might not be simple."

After saying this, Xia Duo brought up the recent rumors about him in the outside world, but unexpectedly, Dumu was already prepared. "I have also been paying attention to this matter. After investigation, it originated from the families of those injured in the previous Computing Power Pool intrusion incident. Later, I don't know how it spread so widely, but Lord Xia Duo, please rest assured, most Mages in the Alliance scoff at these rumors."

"I understand. I will continue to keep an eye on this. I have things to attend to on my side, so I will head back first."

"I will see Lord Xia Duo out."

……

Returning to his office from Dumu's place, Xia Duo immediately called his assistant, Charles, over. Under the other's slightly puzzled gaze, he asked directly:

"Has the compensation issue for all the injured in the previous Computing Power Pool intrusion incident been handled? What is the attitude of the families of those injured?"

"It has all been handled, and for the most part, it was over-compensated. As for the families of the injured, most of them understand the general situation of this incident. Although they occasionally complain a few words, they know in their hearts that if it weren't for your timely judgment and decisive handling, the result would have been much worse if it had been anyone else."

"Then how did I hear that the recent rumors outside were spread by the families of those injured?" Xia Duo looked straight at Charles.

Charles did not dare to meet Xia Duo's eyes. He lowered his head and hurriedly explained: "It should only be a very small number of people, but with the volume of those people, it is impossible for the rumors to spread so widely and so quickly."

"Don't worry, I am not blaming you. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Xia Duo walked from behind his desk to Charles and patted the other's shoulder. "I have seen all your work, and I think highly of you!"

"Thank you, my Lord, for your appreciation."

Next, Charles revealed something that surprised Xia Duo greatly. "My Lord, I have recently been self-studying Netheril Magic. Although many Elf Mages believe that Netheril Magic is too shallow and crude, I feel that the status Netheril has achieved has a great deal to do with Netheril Magic.

"After shedding my prejudices and studying it in depth, I found that Netheril Magic might be closer to the essence of truth. What those Elf Mages outside call shallow and crude, in my view, is precisely a manifestation of being easy to popularize. This should not be a disadvantage, but an advantage.

"And I also discovered a very interesting phenomenon: the more Elf Mages despise Netheril Magic, the more they advocate for Magic to be monopolized by a small number of Elite.

"In other words, it is actually only those Elves from Upper Family backgrounds who look down on Netheril Magic. Most ordinary Elves do not have such thoughts; they are too eager for Magic, and Netheril Magic will be their Jiusu!"

Is this a display of loyalty, or is he hinting at something?

Xia Duo looked at the familiar face of Charles before him, but for the first time, he felt a trace of strangeness. Previously, when he was selecting an assistant, he had deliberately chosen Charles, who had no Upper Family background.

It was just unexpected that Charles seemed to have an even more complex background. However, he really did not have the energy to manage these things at the moment. He just told the other:

"If you encounter any problems you can't figure out, you can come and ask me at any time."

This counts as an acknowledgment, and of course, if Charles is truly a member of some grassroots organization, it can also serve as a hint that he is willing to cooperate.

Charles did not have any special reaction after hearing this; he responded and left Xia Duo's office first.

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A place unknown.

The group of Apostle of the Illuminati gathered again. When mentioning these recent events in the Northland, the Wise One rarely showed an expression of unease and could only urge the Apostle again:

"How are your preparations coming along?"

"Not ready yet. The Alliance has not relaxed its investigation into us. It will take some time to be fully prepared."

"Time, time! We don't have much time left!"

The Wise One interrupted the Apostle's explanation almost rudely. "You also know about the final window period. The longer you drag it out, the more unfavorable it will be for the ritual. Or do you want to drag it out until the ritual can no longer be performed at all?"

"No, it is precisely because we know there is only one chance that we are being extra cautious. If the ritual fails because of incomplete preparations, I would not be content even if I died."

The Apostle explained again. The Wise One did not interrupt this time. He knew that these Apostle could be trusted; it was he himself who was anxious. After so many years of planning, it had only come to this point, which made him very unwilling and very anxious.

"Everyone, please be sure to hurry. You should all be aware of the recent Computing Power Pool incident in the Alliance, right? I'll tell you the truth: because of these things, our final deadline has been moved up by a few months again."

"Moved up by a few months again?"

Upon hearing this, the Apostle seemed to have suffered a great blow. Then one Apostle pointed out, "This time it's moved up by a few months, plus the fact that Xia Duo's operation a while ago moved it up by half a year, which means we only have a few months at most?"

"This—"

"I know the current situation is very difficult for us, but how could a new world descend out of thin air? The current difficulties are the final test of the new world for us. The more difficult it is, the more we must break through it!"

"Yes, Wise One!"