Lord of Arcane

Chapter 1976
If Xia Duo didn't say this, but another human being, even the superiors of the southern human country, might feel flattered.

Without him, the image of elves as a race has been pushed too high. In addition to their own civilization and strength, even their natural lifespan far exceeds that of humans.

In this case, even the spellcaster may feel inferior when facing elves, which is simply a curse engraved in the bones of human beings!

But Xia Duo has long been used to seeing people as equals. This is not only about not looking down, but also about not looking up. In his opinion, the longevity of elves is just a physical difference compared with humans. Also just a difference in development.

Given time, he has the confidence to create a human civilization far superior to that of elves.

Therefore, when facing Cruise's sincere but awkward ardent plea, Xia Duo's first reaction was not whether to agree or not, but—it's really hard for him to make such a rich expression!
Xia Duo has experienced multiple projection planes, and there are not a few elves who have seen and gotten along with each other, but he has never seen such a rich expression on the face of an elf as Cruise in front of him.

For this alone, the trip to Shruvand was worthwhile.

"General Cruz, the current situation is very unfavorable to Sluwende. I think you should be able to judge how much support I can play in the Northland Alliance alone."

"Yes, I also know that in the current situation, no matter how much support from outsiders, it will be difficult to change Yeerlan's determination to invade Sluwende, unless there is a deeper level of intervention."

"Then why did General Cruise see me?" Xia Duo straight to the point.

Of course, he could see that Cruise's intention was not just to invite him to the Northland Alliance to support Shruvand. Just find someone to do this kind of thing. Why bother to go out in person? It's a greeting and a petition , which is completely beyond what a power leader should do.

Xia Duo didn't believe that the other party already knew that he had decided to save Sruvand. Although this idea was confirmed, it was only for now. If the situation changed beyond his expectations, he could adjust or even change it according to the actual situation. an idea.

Where did Cruise get the confidence to place the bet on himself?Isn't it necessary to mobilize all the forces that can be mobilized at this critical moment?
Giving up on business to see him, Xia Duo even suspected that the other party was a demon descendant.

"Observer Xiaduo, I have heard that your Excellency suggested to the Evereska Council of Elders to form an alliance of small countries to resist the pressure of big countries. We have received definite information that the death of the Great Elder Ankalita was planned and executed by the demons, and it is ridiculous that this information still comes from our enemy—Yerlan!"

Speaking of this, Cruise bowed awkwardly to Xiaduo again, "Now, the demon descendants have not only become an excuse for Yerlan to attack and even invade us, but have also become the biggest threat to the people of Sluvand in essence.

"Here, I would like to implore Observer Xiaduo to find a way out for the people of Sruvande, so that they can stay away from war and the threat of demons. As for Sruvande, if history requires it to perish, let it perish Bar!"

In the end, maybe Cruise really recognized the situation and pinned his hopes on Xia Duo, and his tone became extraordinarily sincere, but the awkwardness still made Xia Duo feel out of play.

And he pointed out the way for Evereska, the fundamental reason is that Netheril needs such a "third world" alliance to appear to share the increasing pressure from Cormanthor, Yellan and even Ilfaran.

Of course, the direct reason is very simple. Xia Duo needs to do business with Evereska. Whether it is the realization of arcane crystals or the purchase of advanced armaments of elves, Evereska is a good choice.

What does Ksruvand have?

It is indeed possible to contain Yeerlan, but it will bring about the spread and even flooding of the idea of ​​"Great Elven Imperialism". Now even Comanthor has given up this path in name, so why let this idea "carry forward" in Sluvande? "Woolen cloth?

This is internal friction for elves, but it is not good news for humans.

For Cruise's request, Xia Duo resisted in his heart, but sometimes, there are some things that do not have to be resisted in his heart, so he can not do it.

Of course, there are also skills and degrees of doing.

After thinking about it, Xia Duo put forward his own conditions, "I have just arrived in Sluvande, and it is the first time I have come here, and I don't know the real situation here, so how can I find a way out for Sruvande? "

"This is a very short answer. I wonder what observer Xiaduo wants to know?"

"As you said just now, the people are innocent, so I want to know what the real attitude of the people of Sruvand towards Yeerlan is now. After all, the news that has spread the most during this period is the southern parts of Sruvend. Continuous 'surrender'!"

These words somewhat slapped Cruise in the face. Although he said it was for the people, not only Xia Duo knew what he was thinking, but Cruise also knew that Xia Duo knew.

Both parties knew it well, but if they pointed it out, the scene would be somewhat ugly.

Sure enough, when Cruise heard what Xiaduo said, a hint of sullenness appeared on his face, but then he turned that sullenness into indignation, towards Ye Erlan:
"Observer Xia Duo, I admit that Sluwende was 'supervised' by Ye Erlan in the past, and was greatly influenced by Ye Erlan in all aspects, but what I have to say is——

"The so-called successive surrenders in the south is just an illusion unilaterally concocted by Ye'erlan to prove the justice of their invasion, but the actual situation is——

"Yerlan has already planted dark hands in various places in the south, and only waits for the opportunity to launch it immediately, but this is only in the south. A little further north, Yeerlan's influence gradually decreases, and the so-called 'surrender' has never happened again. !

"Just now, Observer Xia Duo asked me what the attitude of the people of Sluvand towards Yeerlan is, so I can tell you responsibly that the people of Sruvande who are still resisting are the best answer!"

Although these words are mixed with emotions, Xia Duo also has to admit that this is probably the truth. If Ye Erlan's influence in Sluwende is really strong enough to make all places surrender one after another, then how much can the north and south have? What is the difference?
The South can surrender one after another, why not the North?

Moreover, Xia Duo also does not believe that Ye Erlan did nothing in the middle, it all depends on the Sluvand elves to surrender consciously, it is impossible to think about it, if it is really so attractive, what did they do in the early years!
"The will of the people should indeed be respected!"

Xia Duo said nonsense, but actually asked Cruise for more facts, which is very real.No matter what the reason is, you came to see me to seek a way out, so it's only natural for me to ask you the truth as a reference.

(End of this chapter)