Lord of Arcane

Chapter 1393 Question Reminder
Savile Town.

From the portal next to the former site of the Tower of Time to the central square, there is a path about [-] meters long. Xia Duo came out of the portal, and did not go to Tove immediately, but walked slowly along this path. Walk towards the central square.

Just now he and Nya saw Tove walking towards the trade area with a member of the Tower of Time in the Tower of Time, of course, that was two hours before the disinfecting procedure.

Xia Duo walked over so slowly, to a certain extent, he was testing whether the other party was monitoring this side. Judging from the existing traces of magic along the way, Xia Duo did not find any monitoring.

But it's not difficult to hide things like magic. If you don't carry out a more detailed inspection, it's really easy to ignore many things just by looking at them roughly.

However, Xia Duo didn't want to make too many moves. The most important thing at present is to find out the real purpose of Tove's coming to Savile Land again.

……

As soon as he walked out of the alley and entered the central square, Xia Duo noticed a slender figure appearing in the northeast corner of the square. When he took a closer look, it was Tove!
He even waved at himself!
Xia Duo frowned, knowing that the other party was indeed watching here, adjusted his mood a little, and walked straight towards the other party.

Before he approached, he heard the other party's voice, "Lord Xia Duo, you finally appeared!"

"Are you waiting for me? Why don't you contact the Tower of Time? Or tell Patriarch Orepus?"

Facing this female elf mage whom he had just seen in the detection video of the Tower of Time, Xia Duo's attitude was still very cautious, and of course he didn't give him any good looks.

Before the other party answered, he continued to question: "How do you explain the secret casting of spells on the members of the Tower of Time! Ms. Tove?"

Hearing these successive questionings, Tove's originally smiling face darkened in an instant, as if she didn't expect that Xia Duo would question her as soon as she came up, and when her expression returned to normal, she said coldly:
"Lord Xia Duo, if you still have this attitude, then I don't need to say anything about it, and any consequences after that will be entirely borne by you."

When Xia Duo heard this, he was a little surprised. Could it be his fault?But he also wanted to hear Tove's explanation, so he invited the other party to the town hall not far away to discuss in detail.

After all, they are a human and an elf standing in this square, somewhat ostentatious.

……

For Xia Duo's invitation, Tove did not refuse, and at the same time her attitude seemed to ease a little, as if she had been wronged and comforted.

Seeing this, Xia Duo probably had a good idea in his mind, guessing that the other party's previous anger might be just a disguise, a strategy, but he didn't care.

From the very beginning, his purpose was to figure out the other party's purpose. The more the other party showed, the more information was revealed.

After entering the town hall, Xia Duo specifically asked the mayor of Thain for an ordinary reception room, which was almost rudimentary except that it was spacious.

But Tove didn't seem to show it at all. Xia Duo had no doubt that if he hadn't questioned his head and face when he came up just now, the other party might be as enthusiastic as he was to the previous members of the Tower of Time!
"Ms. Tove, what do you want from me? In addition, you also need to give me an explanation for the secret casting of spells by the members of the Tower of Time."

Xia Duo seemed to be sure that the other party would not turn his back, and repeated the previous question again, but his tone was much milder than before.

After all, even if he was ready to turn against the other party, he still hoped not to go to the last step.

In the face of Xia Duo's more friendly inquiry this time, Tove also showed more cooperation, and directly stated his purpose of coming——

"There is a big man in Cormanthor who is eyeing you. I came here this time to remind you!"

"Someone is following me?"

With this explanation, Xia Duo's first reaction was not to believe it, and then—but so, any elite mage in Netheril might be on Cormanthor's blacklist.

It's perfectly normal to be targeted by someone important.

Not to mention the multiple identities I have - the husband of the only student of the princess, the student of Iolum, and the senior arcanist, each of which is worthy of the attention of those big figures in Cormanthor.

Tove's explanation is a bit false, but it can't be completely ignored. If Tove's words are true, based on the situation that she made a special trip to remind, it can be speculated that the big man in Cormanthor may have some big actions.

In order to let the other party show more and expose more, Xia Duo pretended to be nervous and very curious, and asked Tove: "Who is following me? Do you know why?

"It's the high-ranking mage Jerrynis. He is a close vassal of King Elithel, and he is also a confidant. Just a few days ago at a high-ranking family dinner, the other party inadvertently revealed this news after drinking, although he was quickly dismissed. He covered it up, but I have paid attention to it. Afterwards, I inquired about it, and it may have something to do with Evereska!"

After Tove finished speaking, she looked at Xia Duo curiously, as if she wanted to ask what Xia Duo had done in Evereska to attract Jeliness' attention.

In this regard, Xia Duo shook his head very positively, "I did go to Evereska not long ago, but if I have done anything to attract the attention of a high-ranking mage, I can definitely say nothing!"

In fact, there are, but on the one hand, Xia Duo himself is not sure, on the other hand, even if he is sure, it is impossible to tell Tove!
This kind of thing must not be admitted, and you can't even have a hint. It doesn't matter whether the other party believes it or not. This is a matter of attitude on your side.

The position determines the attitude, and the attitude determines the specific method of doing things.

Express your attitude first, and then, no matter what tricks the other party has, he will follow.

However, this matter is still doubtful for the time being, because it came from Tove, and Xia Duo can't trust Tove. Even now, he is not sure whether the other party is a member of the Yueguan family.

But what is certain is that the other party must be from a high-ranking family.

Conversation, temperament, and even language style, this is something that ordinary elves can't pretend.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo asked Tove again: "Does the Mooncrown family have any further information about that Master Jerinis?"

"How can I easily obtain the information of a high-ranking mage! But the family has kept some information, but it cannot be free."

"what do you want?"

"It's not what I need, but what my family needs. For myself, I'm more inclined to invest in a promising human partner, but the family needs to see actual benefits."

"Tell me! What exactly do you want?" Xia Duo's tone was filled with impatience.

But it's also fake.

Although he wasn't sure if this was a routine designed by Tove, it didn't prevent him from following the script he thought.

(End of this chapter)