Chapter 3164: The Arrival of the Zhamu Dasi Delegation

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So, how could the upper echelons of Zhamu Dasi not know about the actions of those Psionic Mages who invaded the Computing Power Pool earlier!

Invading the Computing Power Pool is not an instantaneous action; it is impossible for the upper echelons to have been unable to react in time before the people at the front had already completed the invasion. The reason these invasion incidents still exist now is that the Zhamu Dasi upper echelons either directly authorized them or are simply letting them happen.

In any case, it is impossible for them to wash their hands of it entirely like a non-stick pan, as if saying they were completely unaware could cover it up.

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 in the Zhamu Dasi upper echelons, facing an Alliance Special Envoy, he would definitely have questioned the Alliance immediately as to why they were shielding Kalishi when the other party took the initiative to come and communicate!

As for the many questions raised by the Alliance, they could have completely refused to answer, because from the perspective of Zhamu Dasi, they are the ones who are truly the victims—first their important treasure was stolen, and then the people they sent to investigate were killed by the Alliance.

Under such circumstances, how could they possibly calmly explain the rationality 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 lukewarm.

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 an Elf's, even though they later had a change in perspective regarding the Northland's strength 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 also hard to change.

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

"It is unclear, but it should be within these next few days."

"Alright, keep an eye on it for me. I feel that Zhamu Dasi's purpose in 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 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 invasion 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 matter. I have other things to attend to, so I will head back first."

"I will see Lord Xia Duo out."

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Returning to his office from Dumu's side, 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 invasion incident been handled? What is the attitude of those families of the 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 someone 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 have 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 in front of Charles and patted the other's shoulder, "I have seen all your work, and I think highly of you!"

"Thank you for your trust, my lord."

Next, Charles brought up something that surprised Xia Duo, "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 is closely related to Netheril Magic.

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

"And I have also discovered a very interesting phenomenon, which is that 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 pledge of loyalty, or is he hinting at something?

Xia Duo looked at the familiar face of Charles before him, but for the first time, a sense of strangeness arose. 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 possess an even more complex background. However, he really had no energy to deal with these matters at the moment. He only told the other:

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

This counted as an acknowledgment, and of course, if Charles really was a member of some grassroots organization, it could also serve as a hint that he was 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 talking about these recent events in the Northland, the Wise One rarely showed an expression of unease and could only urge the Apostles again:

"How are your preparations coming along?"

"Not ready yet. The Alliance has not relaxed its investigation into us, and 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 all know about the final window period. The longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it is for the ritual. Or do you want to keep dragging 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 reconciled even if I died."

The Apostles explained again. The Wise One did not interrupt this time. He knew these Apostles could be trusted; it was he himself who was anxious. After so many years of planning, to end up in such a situation made him very unreconciled 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 will tell you the truth: because of these things, our final deadline has been moved up by another few months."

"Moved up by another few months?"

Upon hearing this, the Apostles were as if struck by a great blow. Then one Apostle pointed out, "This time it's moved up by a few months, plus that operation by Xia Duo 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!"