Lord of Arcane

Chapter 1195 Seeking common ground while reserving differences Cliff's impression

In fact, Xia Duo didn't think Theremin had much faith in the Lord of Radiance, but he didn't discuss too much with the other party on the issue of belief.

"Lord of Faith in Radiance" can be regarded as Theremin's character design, and it is the path he chose. As the saying goes, "If the path is different, do not conspire with each other." some.

Seeking common ground while reserving differences actually means this, and it is only discussed on topics where the two parties have intersections or common interests.

The chess game is still going on, and the two are still chatting while playing chess as they did at the beginning, but after the topic of belief just now, the two of them are tacitly testing each other's tendencies and taboos.

For these, Xia Duo is actually not good at it, but he already has his own goals, paths, ideals, and principles, and he doesn't care if others know about his situation.

With his current status, there is no need to hide these things, to actively express his attitude to others, and to get more support is the kingly way.

As for the more secretive information, it involves personal privacy, such as blood status, such information, with Lord Leisen's wisdom and temperament, naturally, he can avoid it whenever he can.

……

Soon, the sky outside gradually darkened. Although the bright magic lamps were lit in the reception room in time, both players realized that it was getting late and it was time to stop.

Theremin got up and walked all the way, and said solemnly: "Lord Xiaduo, let's come here today, thank you Lord Xiaduo for your guidance!"

"Then let's go this way. If we go any further, I'm really worried that we will lose badly!" Although Xia Duo's words were exaggerated, it also showed Lord Leisen's progress speed.

Hearing Xia Duo's praise, Theremin laughed immediately. As a person who loves [Arcane Puzzle], what could be more gratifying than being affirmed by the founder of Arcane Puzzle!
Just as the two were complimenting each other and heading to the restaurant for dinner, Stern came back from the outside in a hurry, as if something extraordinary had happened:
"Lord Xia Duo, father, the teacher is here!"

"What, the teacher is here!"

Theremin's expression changed immediately, he grabbed Stern's wrist, and asked in a hurry: "Where is the teacher? Come to me!"

After speaking, he looked at Xia Duo again, giving a sorry expression.

At this time, Xia Duo was actually very surprised, and he didn't even notice Lord Leisen's little expression, but his mind was full of thoughts—the sudden arrival of Cliff Arcanist, could it be because of me?
"The teacher is at the Mage Tower, father, Lord Xiaduo, please follow me!"

Hearing his name, Xia Duo came to his senses, now it was too late to leave, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the other party?
Even if Cliff himself doesn't care about it, there will be people who want to perform in front of the Grand Arcanist and come to make trouble.

"Let's go there immediately!" Xia Duo responded, and motioned for Stern to lead the way.

……

From the manor to the nearby mage tower, if there is no Xia Duo, Stern may take his father back directly, but with Xia Duo, the three of them can only return on foot.

Taking advantage of the gap in his return, Stern hurriedly explained to Xia Duo some of Cliff's temperament and preferences: "Teacher, you attach great importance to etiquette and order. Lord Xia Duo will see you later, please—be patient." One or two."

Xia Duo nodded silently. Speaking of which, he hadn't seen the Great Arcanist Cliff yet!

The outside world's evaluation of Cliff is more focused on his original background, that is--priest background, and there is no more information about his personal temperament and preferences.

Xia Duo had imagined Cliff's image before, and it should be a meticulous old-fashioned image, and the dogmatism is serious, and he will reprimand the other party if he disagrees.

Now from Stern's description, it seems that I guessed it right!
However, why did Cliff suddenly come to Leisen Territory this time?

Xia Duo thought about it, but he couldn't think of a reason, but he was still a little bit sure of one thing, that is, Cliff probably didn't have any malicious intentions when he came this time.

After all, he is also a student of Iolum now, there is no conflict that cannot be bridged absolutely, who dares to touch him!
Could it be that Cliff is worried that his research on negative energy will be exposed?

But there is no law in Netheril that prohibits the study of negative energy, at most it prohibits the large-scale production of undead creatures.

As for the teachings of the Lord of Radiance, Xia Duo is quite familiar with this, and none of them clearly stated that the study of negative energy is not allowed.

As long as everything is returned to order and no chaos is caused, it will be basically fine.

If there was an energy confrontation, it would be impossible for many death priests in the territory to live in the shrine of the Lord of Radiance, and would have been beaten to death long ago.

……

The road from the manor to the mage's tower next to it was not very long. When he entered the mage's tower and came to the reception room where Cliff was, Xia Duo was still guessing Cliff's reason for coming this time.

At this moment, the Theremin father and son in front stopped suddenly, Xia Duo also stopped when he saw this, and asked, "What's wrong?"

However, this question seems redundant. Theremin and his son have already demonstrated it personally. Stern summoned a mirror, and then the father and son adjusted their appearance in front of the mirror.

Seeing this scene, Xia Duo couldn't help feeling a little funny, and also felt like a primary school student seeing the principal.

Of course, he himself did as well. In any case, "do as the Romans do" and "do as the guest pleases" are fine traditions in his hometown.

Facing the mirror summoned by Stern, Xia Duo straightened the hair that had grown a little during this period, straightened the robe on his body, held the [Pioneer Scepter] in his hand, and adjusted his breathing ,mood.

Then he followed Theremin and his son into the reception room.

……

As soon as he entered the reception room, Xia Duo felt his eyes light up, it was really bright!

I saw a hale and hearty old man wearing a bright golden robe sitting in the reception room. In addition to the golden robe, which was very conspicuous under the bright light, the short brown hair on the old man's head also shone brightly. shine.

Seeing the three people coming in, the old man's originally tense expression loosened for a moment, but then he straightened his face again.

"Teacher!"*2
"Your Excellency Cliff!"

Xia Duo and Theremin and his son saluted in turn, and Cliff returned the salute in turn, and then motioned for the three to sit down, and Xia Duo and his son followed suit one by one, without any impoliteness in the whole process.

"Lord Xia Duo, I heard of your name the year before last, but I didn't expect you to grow so fast, and we met on such an occasion."

As soon as these words came out, Xia Duo immediately understood that Cliff came here to find him, so he didn't beat around the bush and asked directly:

"Your Excellency Cliff, did you come here because I asked Lord Leisen about the accident in the experiment?"

(End of this chapter)