Lord of Arcane

Chapter 2124 Consider participating in the survey

Chapter 2124 Consider participating in the survey
But this is still not enough to make Xia Duo change his mind and get involved in this kind of thing. He has not forgotten that the purpose of this trip is to travel, not to intervene in the southern war.

Another thing that needs to be considered is, once he participates, will Calimshan ask him to use the floating city to participate in the war, and will the opponents of the war target the floating city?

Although Saville often said the phrase "I want to see where the limit of the floating city is", Xia Duo was actually looking forward to it, but it was like a child who got a new toy and always wanted to play for a while.

In fact, if Xia Duo was really going to take chestnuts for Calinshan or any of the four southern countries, he would be 1 unwilling.

Therefore, when Taraf had exhausted all the words of persuasion and pleading, Xia Duo asked him these questions:
"What is the truth about the assassination of Prince Katemir? What does the Maired family need me to do? If I agree, what can I get?"

This is the specific terms of the negotiation. He believes in the so-called "Calinshan friendship", but he prefers real benefits, but his inquiry made Talaf suddenly ecstatic, and he quickly confirmed:

"Lord Xia Duo, are you agreeing?"

"of course not!"

Xia Duo immediately stifled the other party's thoughts, and clearly pointed out: "I have not promised anything. If your answer does not satisfy me, then I will leave Calimshan immediately."

It's time to negotiate terms, and Xia Duo naturally wouldn't naively think that after the negotiation broke down, he could still wander around Calinshan as if nothing had happened, and enjoy the other party's hospitality with peace of mind.

Even if Calinshan thinks it's okay, he himself doesn't think it's right. If that's the case, it's hard to avoid being misjudged by the opponents of the war.

When Xia Duo came, he hadn't thought that the domestic and international situation Karinshan was facing was so complicated and severe. If he had known earlier, he would not have come.

……

Regarding the questions raised by Xiaduo, Taraf answered very cautiously: "As for the assassination of the elven prince, I can't guarantee that there are absolutely no Calishites involved in it, but what I can say is that from the great West Every pasha who went to the empire's borders had no intention of going to war with the Katemir elves.

"Even Santana, the Calimshanites have been weary and numb to the wars that have lasted for more than 2000 years, and only a few fanatical war fighters and those who use war as an excuse continue to advocate the glorious war of revenge.

"In fact, the kind and tolerant Syl Pasha has already intentionally resolved his hatred with the Santana dwarves, but he has not made it public because of the war inertia of more than 2000 years, but his thoughts are clear to many pashas and even many scholars of.

"Only with Zamdas, there is an indelible conflict. The evil Zamdas will not let go of any inch of surrounding land, no matter whether the land originally belonged to Calimshan, Santana, or Kate Mill.

"So, after the assassination of the elven prince, many people in the country suspected that this incident was planned by Zam Dass. There is also conflict, and one more stroke of hatred is not a concern."

……

Hearing that Talaf attributed the assassination of the elven prince to Zamdas, Xia Duo felt that although there was no lack of imagination and hatred in it, it must not be said to be fabricated out of thin air.

In line with the principle of "whoever benefits is suspected", if Calinthian and Katemir develop, the only one who will benefit is Zam Dass.

Regarding Zamdas, Xia Duo has very complicated perceptions. On the one hand, it is a different path from the normal magic system, and he is really interested in it. On the other hand, psionic energy is related to the mind and consciousness. It will inevitably make people jealous.

The latter—especially after Fadila told him some "interesting stories" about Zamdas on the way to Karim before, it became more obvious.

Fadilla mentioned that Zamdas admired psychic energy throughout the country, so much so that a special psychic sect was formed, and one of the purposes of this sect was——

Let all other intelligent beings embrace psychic powers, even if it means starting a war!

And this is what Xia Duo didn't know in the past, and it's more than that!All intelligent creatures conquered by Zamdas will forcibly turn on their psionic talents. In the eyes of ignorant people, this may be a good thing.

But in the eyes of spellcasters under all normal magic systems, this is tantamount to heresy.Psionic energy is related to the mind and consciousness, how can it be given by others forcibly, to some extent this is almost equivalent to being killed.

In addition, not to mention the more solidified classes in Zamdas than Calinshan, they are almost a replica of Calinshan, and they are also divided into consuls, warriors, scholars, merchants, and civilians.

However, Xia Duo felt that Calinshan probably learned from Zamdas, not the other way around.

Warriors are ranked ahead of scholars because Zamdas' unique psychic master is very good at close combat. In fact, in Fadilla's description, Zamdas can be regarded as civilians from warriors down.

Or more specifically - farmers who work the land.

The so-called scholars are just ordinary clerks; the so-called businessmen are just peddlers who travel to various places according to their orders!

Due to their belief in psychic powers, the various desires of the people in Zamdas are actually very low. If it weren't for the expansionary elements in the teachings, they might not have been known to the outside world at all.

Calimshan and Zamdas have not had peace in the past, but both have continued wars due to the breakdown of negotiations to change the teachings of the other side.

If this requirement is not mentioned, it is nothing more than the difference between taking the initiative to attack and responding passively.

Xia Duo can actually understand everything that Talaf mentioned and even what Karinshan is encountering, but understanding does not mean agreeing, let alone accepting, especially now that Talaf has not mentioned a key issue——

"I believe that Calinthian has already conducted a very comprehensive investigation of this incident! Didn't they find any useful clues?"

This question is related to whether we can continue to negotiate conditions later. In fact, whether it is Fadilla or Talaf, it seems to Xia Duo that they are consciously avoiding this question, which makes him a little uneasy.

But this time he took the initiative to mention it, and Taraph could no longer avoid it, so he had to answer: "There are some clues, but they don't point to Zamdas, but to the Maired family.

"The great Sil Pasha made the Maired family avoid him not only because the incident happened in my family's territory, but also because of some clues that were found later.

"But I can assure you that none of the members of the Merede family, including all the servants, were involved in it. This was proved in the subsequent investigation. Otherwise, I would not have been allowed to come here to see you."

"So, who killed the elf prince?" Xia Duo asked again, this is also a key question.

"It's my younger brother, no, it should be said that the assassin stole my younger brother's blood, and even transformed into his appearance to participate in the reception of the elf prince, and delivered a fatal blow when the elf prince was most relaxed. It even committed suicide directly, without even leaving a complete body!"

Speaking of this, Talaf's eyes unconsciously revealed a sad look, Xia Duo probably guessed something when he saw this, but how much effect can this kind of consolation from outsiders play!Instead, it evokes more sadness!

(End of this chapter)

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