Arcane Lord

Iolum's generosity really shocked Xia Duo. Not to mention the cost of transforming the laboratory, multiple experiments were carried out simultaneously, which meant that a lot of resources would inevitably be wasted!

For example, a problem was discovered in Experiment 1, but this problem will also exist in Experiment 2. However, the device for Experiment 2 has already been built, and even if it can be modified temporarily, it will be very troublesome.

In fact, it may not even be possible to make changes, especially in the whole-machine experiment. If the ship is in danger of turning around, we can only bite the bullet and go down. The significance of the existence of Experiment 2 may not even be one-tenth of Experiment 1.

This is just like on Earth, if multiple laboratories carry out a research at the same time, a lot of resources will be wasted. However, laboratories on Earth may not belong to the same entity, but multiple institutions bear the costs separately. .

But here, all the costs may need to be borne by Iolum alone. Even if there is a mine at home, it may not last long.

And more importantly -

Such a big move may attract Cormanso's attention, but it may cause a threat that may not be a big deal in the future to suddenly come to the present!

Shado believed that Iolum must have weighed the risks involved, but still chose to do so. Perhaps the threat was really close at hand!

Thinking that after the Northland Alliance was established, Cormanthor still had so many tricks, Xia Duo felt really irritated, but that was the reality.

Even a saint would not watch a potential competitor grow stronger and remain indifferent.

The so-called win-win situation may be a helpless compromise that cannot completely eliminate the opponent!

"Teacher, I understand, I will be back as soon as possible!"

After leaving the laboratory, Xia Duo did not delay and returned to the Tower of Time overnight.

…

Tower of Time.

After receiving the news of Sha Duo's return, Niya, who had already fallen asleep, almost jumped out of bed, wrapped only in a cloak and teleported to the door of the teleportation room.

"Xia Duo, why did you come back suddenly?"

Xia Duo, who had just stepped off the teleportation circle, was also startled by the sudden appearance of Niya. He originally thought that Niya had fallen asleep long ago. Even if the tower spirit reminded her, his subconscious would automatically judge that there was no threat and there was no need to wake up. Come.

Unexpectedly, Niya came anyway, maybe she was looking forward to this moment subconsciously!

In an instant, a warm current surged into Sha Duo's heart, and he no longer suppressed the emotion of longing, and stepped forward to hug Niya tightly in his arms.

The soft and warm touch made him deeply appreciate the authenticity of the two concepts of "home" and "relatives".

"Niya, I miss you!"

Xia Duo whispered his simplest and most direct desires in Niya's ear. His hot breath brushed against Niya's smooth neck, causing a blush to spread instantly.

In the past interactions between the two of them, Xia Duo rarely showed such strong emotions, restraining the characteristics of his hometown that had long been engraved in his genes and subconscious.

But at this moment, he did not hide his emotions, and Niya's response was also extremely enthusiastic. She squeezed her body hard against Sha Duo's chest.

"Xia Duo, I miss you too!"

"Um."

In this situation, just physical contact through clothes can no longer comfort the desires and feelings of two missing people.

…

The clouds disappear and the rain disperses.

The couple hugged each other and chatted on the bedside. After the passion passed, they inevitably had to talk about practical issues.

"I'll only stay two days before I have to go back to Severton."

Upon hearing this, Niya immediately pushed Shado angrily, "Why? Master Iolum has nothing to do with you. It's been several months, haven't you finished yet?"

The resentment was palpable, and no matter how sensible Niya was, she could never drag out the word "private" when it came to emotional issues.

Niya has selfish motives, and Xia Duo also has selfish motives, but his selfishness is even greater, not only for the moment of happiness at the moment, but also for the endless years of planning in the future.

After thinking about it, he decided to reveal some inside information about the arcane fire device to Niya. Of course, the specific technical details cannot be disclosed:

"The project that Teacher Iolum is working on is of great significance. More importantly, this project seems to be targeted by Cormanso. If it cannot be completed before the other party is really sure, perhaps war will be inevitable!"

"war?!"

Niya's eyes widened with shock.

In fact, the word war has not been unfamiliar to her during this period of time. The Alfa Federation will have the latest information on the underground drow war every month.

It's just that the feeling of watching other people's wars is completely different from being involved in a war, especially when one's own side is very likely to be the one being attacked.

The former may be indifferent, but the latter is a solid threat!

"Is it that serious? What on earth are you researching? Myth locks? Impossible. It is no secret that Netheril has obtained the Myth lock technology from Ilfarang. If there is a war, it has already happened."

Niya couldn't figure it out. Although there was still a gap in strength between the two countries, Netheril was not without the power to fight back.

Even Cormanso couldn't make up his mind about this worst outcome!

"No need to guess. If you don't want to be trapped in the Tower of Time from now on, it's best not to know too much. Just have a rough idea."

Of course, it was Xia Duo's own speculation about war, but even if a full-scale war did not occur, a battle as intense as a war would probably be difficult to avoid.

Do we still expect the Cormanthor elves to resolve the issue peacefully through negotiations on the table?

What about the conditions?

It must be very harsh.

Even if the elves are willing, the arcanist is not willing.

After all, independent arcane fire devices can greatly enhance the arcanist's combat and even war potential. No arcanist can choose to give up even if they know that there is such a device.

But there is one thing that Xia Duo still can't figure out. Even if the independent arcane fire device is of great significance, it is not the elf's own technology.

Even the highest magical achievement of elven magic - the related technology of Myth Lock was introduced to Netheril and there was no big reaction. Why are you interested in this independent arcane fire device?

No matter how powerful Netheril is, can they destroy Cormanthor overnight?

Regardless of whether it can be done or not, even if it can be done, is the Northland Alliance really a decoration? If you can destroy Comanso today, you may not be able to destroy other member states tomorrow.

There are also the four southern countries, which can almost affect the whole body.

It is obvious that even if Netheril has a mature independent arcane fire device, it will not be able to dominate alone, let alone destroy Cormanthor.

It's really abnormal for it to chase after it like this.

It's really hard for Xia Duo to understand.

Could it be that there is something inside the arcane fire device that he doesn't know about?

Or maybe Iolum's crisis intuition is wrong? Even the divine revelation he received from the mysterious lady was wrong?

Doesn’t he know if the former has some inside story? As for the latter, even if Iolum's statement is directly wrong, since God Qi also agrees with it, it cannot be regarded as completely non-existent.

The problem should be with Cormanso.

But why?