Lord of Arcane

Chapter 1319
As for the appearance of the Tove investigator, it is not that important to Xia Duo. Although the other party is a moon elf that he is relatively acceptable to, but that's all.

Compared with the identity of the other party, the appearance factor is almost negligible.

Just as Xia Duo entered the courtyard and cast a scrutinizing gaze on the Comanso investigator, he also felt that the other party agreed to have a scrutinizing gaze.

It's just that the feeling given to him by that gaze was much calmer than the "condescending" he expected before he came, which also made Xia Duo change his attitude of preparing at the beginning.

He came to Tove reluctantly calmly, performed a standard meeting ceremony between elves of the same generation, and then said:

"I heard that a guest from Cormanthor came to the territory. Now that I see Ms. Tove, I know what a distinguished guest she is. The Yueguan family will have successors in the next thousand years!"

Tove was noncommittal to such compliments, but she was very satisfied with Xia Duo's attitude, and she gracefully plucked a flower from a newly grown flower plant.

He held it in front of Xia Duo with both hands, and said in a playful tone:

"You are Iolum's new student - Xia Duo?"

"it's me."

Xia Duo picked up the flowers that Tove sent, pinned them to her ear, and then said humbly: "Has Ms. Tove heard of my shallow reputation in Cormanthor?"

Unexpectedly, this made Tove chuckle, "If your reputation is shallow, then there are not many people in Netheril who can be called deep."

Then, she changed the subject, "Lord Xia Duo, your elf language is pretty good, but it still lacks a bit of natural flavor."

Xia Duo speaks standard Elvish, which is similar to the standard Mandarin in his hometown. When the elves themselves speak Elvish, they always put on various accents, or change their pitch, and even use some special rhetoric.

Form an exclusive language with very personal characteristics.

In Netheril, deciphering Elvish is a highly specialized skill.However, being able to communicate normally with elves is already superior to most humans.

Xia Duo is very proficient in elf language, at least not in the way he is showing now. He can clearly understand Tove's various emotions and metaphors when he said those words.

This was intentional, and he hoped that Tove's conversation would reveal more information beyond the literal meaning.

And he did gain something.

Looking at Tove's slightly regretful expression, Xia Duo sighed: "Human life is very short, far inferior to elves who are immortal species. We humans are more inclined to pragmatism, and we can learn this new language with excellent inner qualities. I'm already very satisfied."

Hearing Xia Duo's words, Tove's eyes lit up, emitting a slightly charming light, and his whole body seemed to brighten up, "So, Lord Xia Duo is yearning for elf culture?"

"It's not about longing, it's more out of understanding of the neighbors around me." Xia Duo replied slightly indifferently.

I only understand it from the inside. Although these words reveal alienation, they also convey a sense of yearning. If you use the exclusive elf language that combines personal emotions and personal information, many things cannot be concealed or hidden.

But Tove didn't seem to care about this, instead she showed a look that she only knew now, and said in surprise:
"I almost forgot, Lord Xiaduo, you are from the East, and you are different from ordinary Nethers."

In these words, Xia Duo heard arrogance and respect, and even hidden temptations, testing his attitude towards Netheril.

But Xia Duo pretended not to understand, and followed the other party's words and said, "Has Ms. Tove met any other Orientals?"

"Of course I've seen it. There are at least tens of thousands of Orientals living in Comanso. Many of them are engaged in art-related occupations. They are highly respected in Comanso and even the entire elf world."

It turns out that there are a large group of "fellow villagers" who have paved the way for themselves in advance.

However, Xia Duo didn't take Tove's words seriously. "Oriental people are respected in elf society" and "Oriental people are respected in elf society" are completely different things.

He doesn't know much about the situation on the main plane, but on the projected plane, he has seen a lot of oriental people engaged in the planting industry that even the elves despise, and they are accompanied by druids, and they are almost reduced to the bottom of society.

The few Orientals who have gained the respect of the elf society cannot represent the whole.

Orientals are also human beings, and there is a natural gap between them and elves. In fact, in the eyes of many elves, Orientals are more like high-end pets with a legendary halo.

The respect they get does not come from the skills themselves, but from the "masters" behind them, as well as the mysterious ancient oriental country that has not yet been discovered.

Xia Duo doesn't know Tove's true attitude towards the Orientals, but judging from the current communication with the other party, there may be goodwill and respect, but that's all, whether it's acting or not!

Even if it's true, I respect you, but it doesn't prevent me from killing you when there is a conflict between the two sides!
When it comes to such grand narratives as countries and races, the warmth shown by individuals always seems very comical.

……

Xia Duo did not expose Tove's hypocritical warmth, and in order to obtain more potential information unintentionally revealed from the language, he continued to chat patiently.

"Ms. Tove, do you know Master Muyan?"

"Of course I know! Master Muyan has been in and out of the court many times to perform in front of the Crown King, but unfortunately I only saw him perform once, and it was not his most famous "Epic of Great Summer"!"

("Big Xia" in Elvish language is not the same word as "Big Xia" in Daxia collar. The former is Mu Yan's translation of the hometown name, while the latter is taken from a word in Elvish language, which is pronounced similar to Chinese The "Big Xia" in the text means "the land opened up by the brave".)
After Tove finished speaking, she actually hummed a ditty that was obviously not in the style of elves. The song that should have been boundless and distant was hummed by Tove with a light and delicate voice. Although it was a little frivolous, it was also unique. A flavor.

As a human being, Xia Duo just listened quietly, but Orepus, who is also an elf, forgot that Tove, who was humming at the moment, was an extraordinary person, and hummed in response.

Is this going to be a concert?

Xia Duo complained in his heart, but he didn't stop him.

The addition of Orepus quickly made the originally slightly frivolous tune thicker. Even Xia Duo, who doesn't have a high ability to appreciate songs, feels surrounded by a vast and distant atmosphere at this moment.

It's like an ancient oriental elder slowly unfolding an epic scroll in front of him.

(End of this chapter)