Chapter 611: Public Opinion Front, Thoughts on Burning the Forest

Next, Xia Duo and Yatewude launched a series of discussions on issues such as Nature, Nature and humans, Nature and forests, and Nature and agriculture, establishing a brand-new theory of Nature based on the materials provided by Xia Duo.

Or rather, a brand-new Druid school.

Of course, Yatewude did not suddenly have an epiphany and perceive Holy Power or anything like that because of this; he remained the same as before, an ordinary person, but the power of conviction had already begun to brew within him.

Just as the two were chatting enthusiastically, Yatewude suddenly stood up, bowed, and said apologetically, "My Lord, I wish to bid you farewell!"

"Hmm?" Xia Duo frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased.

He had said so much to Yatewude not for the other party to just run off after listening; he wanted Yatewude to settle down in Daxia Territory and cultivate agricultural Druids belonging to Daxia Territory for him.

Now that not even the first stroke of the plan had been made, how could he let the person run away?

"My Lord, I wish to return to Seventon to propagate this brand-new theory of Nature. I hope to awaken more people who have been deluded by the Elves from the Golden Oak Branch Order."

"..."

Xia Duo looked at the earnest-faced Yatewude as if he were looking at a fool. He really wanted to say, why are you so naive? You were just banished by them, and now you are rushing back—isn't this seeking your own death?

However, Xia Duo was still very pleased that Yatewude could have this kind of realization. If his conjecture was correct, Yatewude might truly be able to perceive the real Natural Holy Power directly from Nature.

And not that so-called Natural Holy Power bestowed by the Elf main god, which could be stripped away at any time.

Of course, no matter how pleased Xia Duo was, he could not let the person go.

After thinking for a moment, he proposed a more reasonable approach—at least it seemed more reasonable to him: "Yatewude, I do not oppose you going to Seventon to propagate new ideas, but now is not the best time. I think you can first spread this theory in Daxia Territory; while spreading it, you can perfect it. When you can perceive Holy Power from Nature, I will personally send you to Seventon."

In fact, Xia Duo also wanted to spread this theory. After all, the Elves were deeply rooted in people's hearts; if you do not occupy the position of public opinion, the enemy will occupy it for you, but now is indeed not the best time.

This brand-new theory of Nature was undoubtedly challenging the authority of the Elves. It was best to keep a low profile when it was first born. If Yatewude really perceived Holy Power because of this in the future, then even if Xia Duo did not promote it, the Great Arcanists might not let such an opportunity pass.

This would undoubtedly limit the spread of the Elf-version Druid ideology and the faith in the Elf main god in Netheril, and to a certain extent, reduce the existence of Pro-Elf Faction members. Anyone with even slightly long-term vision would not refuse this.

Of course, to completely get rid of the influence of the Elves, one still needs to surpass the Elves in every aspect.

Hearing Xia Duo's words, Yatewude hesitated. Although he could not wait to return to Seventon to have a good debate with his former companions in the Golden Oak Branch Order, the lack of power was indeed the greatest shortcoming of this theory.

Realizing this, his agitated mood quickly calmed down, and he immediately decided to accept Xia Duo's suggestion: "My Lord, I will cultivate new Druids under the new theory in Daxia Territory. I will return to Seventon with the brand-new Druids and tell everyone that Elves are not the embodiment of Nature; they, like humans, are just one part of Nature."

"Very good!"

Only then did Xia Duo feel relieved, and he subsequently took out a pre-prepared letter of appointment: "I now formally invite you to join Daxia Territory and become my agricultural Consultant."

A former Druid might not necessarily understand agriculture, but his understanding of plants would certainly be stronger than that of ordinary farmers. Plus, with Xia Duo also giving him some remedial lessons, serving as an agricultural Consultant would be no problem.

In fact, in Xia Duo's future planning, the positioning of Druids was that of agricultural experts, landscaping experts, urban greening experts, and the like.

As for why it was only a Consultant rather than an agricultural Supervisor or something, it was actually Xia Duo intentionally distinguishing between technical positions and management positions, while also distinguishing between power and responsibility.

Yatewude took the letter of appointment with both hands, bowed again, and said solemnly: "Willing to serve you, my Lord!"

Next, Xia Duo discussed with Yatewude some specific details about how to spread the new theory of Nature in the Territory and how to cultivate Druids. It was not until the time gradually approached noon that he let Yatewude leave.

After a simple lunch, Xia Duo went out to confirm that the Scarlet Flash Star in the northwest sky was still there, and then he contacted Niya again. Although Niya replied quickly, there was still no further news about that flash star.

After receiving this reply, Xia Duo originally thought he would be more worried, but he did not expect his heart to calm down instead. Perhaps he was numb, but he had already done almost everything he should have done, and even the final retreat was ready-made.

Even if there really were some natural disaster, what could it do!

Perhaps he had figured things out, or perhaps he was truly numb; the relaxed Xia Duo immediately came up with a new idea.

At this time, Cormanthor and the Drow were at war. Regardless of whether Cormanthor won or lost this war, there would be much less interference in Netheril, and it was even possible that they would have to beg humans for help in the end.

And what Xia Duo thought of was to directly burn the forest and reclaim land in the Green Pearl Forest. He had always wanted to do this in the past, but he never dared to, and at that time the Territory had very few people; even if a large piece of wasteland were burned out, it could not be applied.

Now that there were more people and the Elves (mainly Cormanthor Elves) were too busy to care about other things, perhaps it was the right time for rapid land reclamation.

The only pity was that so much timber would be wasted, but considering there were so many forests around, he did not care about this little bit.

However, Xia Duo soon abandoned this idea.

The reason was about the same as in the past; it was mainly that the fire was difficult to control. A moment of carelessness could burn down the entire Green Pearl Forest, and it might even spread to the Eastern Forest, which was almost bordering Cormanthor.

Even if Cormanthor and the Drow were fighting fiercely, it was unlikely they would let the fire spread to their own home. Of course, in the end, there was a high probability they would come to settle accounts with Xia Duo, the culprit.

The land Xia Duo needed was not small; even opening up a buffer zone was a huge project. Rather than this, it was better to honestly take it one step at a time.

"What a pity!"

Casting the unrealistic idea out of his mind, Xia Duo returned to the Study after patrolling the Territory to consider some practical things, such as the 【Magic Scroll Printing Machine】.

Of course, a more accurate term would be "quasi-Magic Scroll," as it still required the step of Link Magic Web before it could be a true Magic Scroll capable of triggering a Spell.

Xia Duo could not yet think of any way to mass-produce true Magic Scrolls, but even the mass printing of quasi-Magic Scrolls could greatly save labor.

If it were not for dealing with the possible Drow crisis and that Scarlet Flash Star in the northwest sky, he really would not have wanted to bring this thing out so early.

The significance of this kind of printing machine could almost be mentioned in the same breath as the 5th Circle Spell 【Create Arcane Crystal】.