Chapter 548: Level 5 Excellent Patent, Following the Rules

Upon hearing the student's name, Princess Xiya did not show any reaction; she merely flipped quietly through the thin booklet in her hand, and only after finishing it did she reveal a trace of surprise:

"The Netherese Mages have discovered the Magic Web Background Fluctuation for so many years, and while we knew how to use it for timing, we never thought it could be used for long-distance communication! It is truly a genius idea!"

"Your Highness, do you mean—"

"Ask him what he wants. I don't believe he would just hand over this 'Standard Communication Scheme' for nothing!"

"Yes!"

After Greta replied, she did not leave, because Princess Xiya had already picked up the communication magic tool that looked like a crystal ball, and Greta still needed to wait for further instructions.

While Xiya studied the communication magic tool against the booklet and praised the 【Twin Arcane Mark】 again, she was also considering the potential impact this communication scheme might bring.

Although she foresaw that there would be a cost, she did not find it hard to accept at all; instead, she hoped for even more such contributions. In terms of spell exchange and the introduction of new spells, she was not a conservative; on the contrary, the actions of some people in the Arcane Union were what made it hard for her to accept.

If it weren't for the open exchanges of the predecessors, how could there be the Netheril of today? In fact, if the discoverer of the 【Nether Scroll】 had hidden that discovery back then, perhaps the Netherese would still be struggling to study Elven Magic!

But how could the Elves completely open the mysteries of magic to humans? The Netherese could only clumsily imitate them by following in their footsteps, and it would be almost impossible to surpass them, unlike now, where they grasp the origin of Arcane Magic and possess the possibility of surpassing them.

In a sense, it was precisely because of the selfless and open exchanges of the predecessors that the Netheril of today was forged.

It is just that some of the younger generation now treat even the spells researched by their predecessors as their own treasures, unwilling to share them with others in the slightest, let alone share them with the broader Netherese people.

Perhaps they have long forgotten the meaning of the people and are merely indulging in the so-called glory of a Spellcaster, gradually heading toward corruption.

Low-threshold remote communication spells are of great benefit to communication throughout the entire Netheril, which is the main reason why she joined other Archmages in the Arcane Union to unanimously demand the introduction of Lord Huo Ke's new spell.

Even if there might be Elven backers behind Huo Ke, she had to bite the bullet and negotiate.

Of course, taking it by force is even less appropriate; on one hand, it would strike another blow to the existing atmosphere of magical exchange, and on the other, it might allow the Elves to take advantage of the situation, making the already difficult situation of Netheril even worse.

"Right!" Princess Xiya seemed to suddenly remember something, "Didn't that High Mage from Ilfaran send me ten pairs of Pegasus? Send one pair to Xia Duo."

"But Your Highness, weren't those ten pairs of Pegasus planned for breeding?"

"You! You are not very sensitive to this!" Princess Xiya smiled and explained, "With these ten pairs of Pegasus sent by Ilfaran, do you think Yierlan will refuse us from buying Pegasus in the future?"

Reminded of this, Greta immediately realized; a Pegasus is just a horse that can fly. Compared to ordinary horses, other than being able to fly and being a bit smarter, there is nothing else particularly special about them.

In the past, the Elves' unwillingness to sell more was still a matter of face. The Pegasus has a tall and magnificent appearance, which complements the handsomeness of the Elves, and they did not believe humans were worthy of such mounts.

But no matter how tight the blockade is, once a gap is opened, it is difficult to return to the way it was. Greta even speculated with some malice: if Pegasus breed in large numbers in Netheril in the future, will the Elves simply abandon these "mortal mounts"?

Of course, the Elves here probably exclude those from Ilfaran.

"I understand, Your Highness."

"According to the Arcane Union's Level 5 Excellent Patent standard, satisfy whatever he wants as much as possible. The Pegasus will count as my extra reward for him."

"Yes."

Just as Greta was about to leave, Princess Xiya stopped her, "Didn't Xia Duo submit that 【Arcane Maze】 project? After the Snow Melting Competition ends, if this project has many wins, supplement him to the Level 7 Excellent standard."

"Level 7 Excellent?"

Greta was greatly astonished. A Level 7 patent implies a base of 7th-circle, while 【Excellent】 means satisfying at least two of the three criteria: "extremely wide application, extremely deep influence, and extremely great power."

As for a Level 5 Excellent Patent, besides being a base of 5th-circle, the criteria for excellence are the same as Level 7. It looks like it only increased by two levels, but the standard for Level 7 Excellent is at least five times that of the Level 5 Excellent standard, perhaps even more; the upper limit is probably around eight times.

In other words, Her Highness the Princess believes that just proposing the 【Arcane Maze】 is worth at least four sets of "Standard Communication Schemes."

As for the "many wins" in the Princess's words, it had already been ignored by Greta; her focus remained only on the Level 7 Excellent standard, which is a great fortune even for an Archmage.

However, Princess Xiya did not explain further, only saying, "Go!"

It was not until she walked out of the Reception Room that Greta remembered the condition of "many wins," but she knew that as long as one could win, no matter how many wins there were, Her Highness the Princess was generous.

And after Greta left, Princess Xiya took another look at the communication scheme booklet still at her side and couldn't help but say, "It's a pity it can't cross Planes!"

Returning to Giles Tower again, when Greta saw Xia Duo quietly reading in the Reception Room, she felt even more favorably toward this promising young man.

"Lord Xia Duo, Her Highness the Princess is very satisfied with your communication scheme. Tell me, what do you want?"

What does he want? Of course, he wants the Princess to help him finish off Duolaisen Huo Ke, but Xia Duo also knew that such a request would basically be impossible to satisfy, and might even make the Princess think he was daydreaming.

This kind of behavior of directly asking a superior to do something, even if satisfied for various reasons at the time, might be settled later.

Xia Duo is a lord himself; if one day Laidun used something he wanted to make him kill someone or do something, even if that person had ten thousand faults and the task had ten thousand benefits, he would still feel coerced.

Putting himself in others' shoes, Xia Duo naturally knew how to speak to make people feel comfortable. Tacit understanding is the most comfortable, though of course, being too subtle might make the other party miss the point you want.

"Master Greta, Aquilain of the Huo Ke Territory violated my territory, so I captured him. Lord Huo Ke wants me to release him, but I didn't. He is currently waiting for me at the Arcane Union."

Xia Duo briefly explained the problem he encountered, mentioning every key point without exaggeration. After finishing, he looked at Archmage Greta.

"Lord Huo Ke? I understand. You are worried that he will make a move against you in Seventon?"

"Yes."

"Rest assured, he wouldn't dare!" Greta's tone was certain, giving an answer Xia Duo hadn't expected, "Even if you return to your territory, Duolaisen Huo Ke would not dare to make a move against you."

"Master Greta, may I know why?"

Knowing that if this question wasn't clarified, Lord Xia Duo would never be at ease, Greta didn't mind explaining a few more sentences, "It's very simple. All Pioneers are under the protection of Her Highness the Princess. Even the Elves would not make a move against a Pioneer, let alone Duolaisen Huo Ke. Surely you know who Huo Ke listens to!"

Seeming to feel that this explanation was still a bit forced, Greta continued, "Besides, many people are watching him. He has been able to live until now because he is still considered to follow the rules and acts within the rules. Once he stops following the rules, there are plenty of people who will deal with him, and even the Elves cannot protect him."

As she spoke, Greta gave a meaningful look.

Xia Duo understood instantly. Although he understood a bit late, he did not regret handing in the communication scheme. Regardless, it was good to be able to make Lord Huo Ke's situation worse.

Sometimes the turning point of a matter might just be that one light straw.

For an enemy who is almost in the open, no amount of effort is too much.