Lord of Arcane

Chapter 2066 Ceremony begins spoiler

From the point of view of universal education, Xia Duo and Vader may really be on the same road, but from the perspective of respect for life, Xia Duo and Vader are not on the same road at all.

Moreover, "Supreme Arcane Art" is essentially a theory of technology and productivity, but Xia Duo knew it when he was in middle school——

"Productivity determines production relations, and production relations are counterproductive to productivity."

In other words, productivity cannot cover everything in the development of civilization, and requires a matching production relationship. This alone determines that Xia Duo and the technicalist Vader cannot be the same people.

However, Xia Duo is equally aware of the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and the main conflict now is the Ascension Order, not the difference between his and Vader's ideas.

He is now easing the relationship with Vader, which is also conducive to the subsequent concerted action against the Ascension Order.

As for where their relationship will eventually go, it still depends on how the future situation develops.

Thinking in this way, Xia Duo took the small purse from Vader's still outstretched hand, then weighed the plane crystal inside, also squeezed out a smile, and said to Vader:
"I hope that the future will be as Your Excellency said, and we will still be fellow travelers!"

After finishing speaking, Xia Duo turned his attention to Cliff. Cliff seemed a little caught off guard by the sudden change in the relationship between the two before him. Seeing Xia Duo looking at him, he realized:

"Lord Xiaduo and Lord Vader cleared up their past grievances, and they will be friends in the same camp from now on. It's getting late, it's time for us to enter."

"Is there no one else? Sir Cliff just said that today's ceremony will fail. Why?"

Xia Duo didn't really care about the former one, they were enough to become a huge variable, and there was potential Iolum, in fact, there were many opponents, and there was no shortage of people.

What he really cares about is the latter. Cliff has just clearly hinted that today's ceremony will fail. It can't be nonsense. Maybe it's some kind of revelation from the Lord of Radiance, or it's the result of Cliff's own planning.

When Xia Duo said this, Vader, who had just become "friends" with Xia Duo, also asked: "Today's ceremony will fail? What ceremony? Could it be Master Yerevan's Ascension Ceremony? What exactly does Cliff know?" ?”

Even Magna, who came earlier than Xia Duo, stretched his neck and looked at Cliff curiously, but the next moment, Cliff shook his head:

"I didn't say that. I just shook my head when Lord Xiaduo asked me if the ceremony would be successful. I'm actually not sure."

But such an answer obviously couldn't satisfy Xia Duo, and even Magna's eyes showed a hint of astonishment, obviously he had obtained a clearer answer from Cliff before.

But before the forthright Magna yelled, Cliff had already explained further: "Before today, I made a prophecy about the outcome of today's ceremony. I also prophesied before God, but there was no revelation, why do you think this is?”

"Is it really going to fail?"

Xia Duo couldn't believe it. The image of the burning fire was too amazing, but Cliff also compared it with the prophecy of the princess's ascension to God. Assuming that Cliff didn't lie, it was indeed likely to fail.

"Then do you want to inform Master Yerevan in advance to let him give up this ascension?"

It was Vader who spoke. Maybe he didn't have much affection for ordinary people, but he still had great respect for Master Yerevan, the pioneer in the field of magic.

But this time Cliff shook his head again, "I have already told Seven Towers, and Master Yerevan also knew about it. In fact, this prophecy was originally invited by Seven Towers to try to remove obstacles for the ceremony."

Having said that, Cliff turned his attention to Xia Duo, "Lord Xia Duo, although I oppose the Ascension Order, I don't have any dislike for Master Yerevan himself. On the contrary, I respect him very much. I sincerely hope that he will succeed. .”

Then, he continued: "But even knowing that the success or failure of this ascension is unknown, the possibility of failure is actually more likely, but Master Yerevan still chose to continue."

After Cliff finished speaking, everyone fell silent, especially Xia Duo. He had communicated with Master Yerevan earlier, and the other party almost unabashedly expressed his concern for the general public.

In addition, in order to allow Netheril to obtain a profession similar to that of a druid, he did not hesitate to offend the main god of the elves. This time, Master Yerevan undoubtedly chose to sacrifice himself again.

Although there is no sacrifice yet, the nature is the same. Knowing that the road ahead is bleak, but still choose to do it, what is it if it is not a sacrifice?

At this time, Xia Duo probably knew another possibility why no one else was there. If everyone else clearly expressed their opposition to the Ascension Order, then the Ascension Ceremony could be stopped directly.

In fact, those people may just want to see the result of Master Yerevan's ascension to the gods, whether it is a success or failure, so as to determine their attitude towards the order of ascension to the gods.

If Ascension to God fails, they may take advantage of the trend to oppose the Ascension to God Order, but if they succeed, they may become the most staunch supporters of Ascension to God Order. (Others also include opponents inside the Seven Towers)
For a while, Xia Duo didn't know whether to hope that Master Yerevan would succeed or fail.

……

With some heavy and complicated feelings, Xia Duo walked out of the reception room where he met Cliff and the others. Just at this time, he received a summons from Iolum, saying that he was going to gather in front of the library of the Austrian Federation.

Xia Duo turned his head and glanced at Cliff and the others. They seemed to have received the news, so they went together, but before arriving at the library, Cliff apologized and left early.

I don't know where he went, Shadou asked Magna, and the other party shook his head, and when they got to the library, Vader and Iolum met, but they disappeared.

"teacher."

"Ah."

It was a normal exchange, but in an invisible place, Iolum interrogated Xia Duo: "Are you sure you want to participate in this ceremony? Maybe it will affect you!"

"What impact?" Xia Duo didn't react for a while.

Iolum's answer was very timely, "You should know that Master Yerevan chose to ascend to the gods in the field of agriculture. In today's ceremony, he will integrate all relevant powers of order. If you participate, no matter whether you succeed or fail, you will lose your opponent." The control of this part of the power of order."

"It's okay, I'm already mentally prepared for this."

Xia Duo finally understood why Cliff and Vader both left. Cliff may be because of his priesthood, but Vader is probably because of this.

It seems that even if he claims that "the only arcane art is the highest", Vader still has not given up the possibility of ascension to the gods. For this reason, he is not even willing to give up the power of order in the field of agriculture, which is unlikely to be monopolized by his family.

Sure enough, a person can't just look at what he says, but also what he does.

As for why Xia Duo himself doesn't care about this power of order, on the one hand, he has no intention of becoming a god in the field of agriculture, and on the other hand, the legal order he has built in the territory has already overwhelmed everything else.

Without the power of order in the agricultural field, unless Master Yerevan succeeds in ascension, he will eventually return to his control.

Not to mention that Cliff has hinted that Yerevan has a high probability of failure. Even if it succeeds, with Master Yerevan's personality throughout his life, Xia Duo doesn't have to worry about the other party becoming his enemy in a short time. On the contrary, he may be cited as Austrian aid.

In addition, Xia Duo has not yet found a way to use the power of order (specifically interfering with reality) other than ascending to the gods. Even if all the power of order is lost, it will not have any impact on the territory.

On the contrary, the change of the territory will change the power of order.

Therefore, Xia Duo often judges the general situation of the territory by observing the power of order in the territory.

(End of this chapter)