Arcane Lord

Xia Duo thought about it and finally divided the task among three independent research laboratories that were engaged in mass production design. Mass production design and engineering design had something in common, and both required the use of so-called "industrial beauty."

It is more appropriate to give the task to them than to anyone else.

Like David, he is still exploring David's string. Although Sha Duo is not very optimistic about him (there was a group of high-level mages working on it in Severton before), but he considers that he was the first to discover David's string, which indirectly prompted the [secret] The premature birth of Sera.

Only then did Xia Duo agree to cut off the research project that David was currently working on but could basically be judged as worthless. He continued to support the other party, hoping that the other party would have another burst of luck.

But putting aside the discovery of David's string, David is actually a very ordinary mid-level mage. Even if the task of designing the energy transmission line of the floating city is given to him, he may not be able to complete it.

Professional matters should still be left to more professional people. As for David, Tower of Time can still afford to support an "idler", but we don't know whether he will eventually achieve greater glory or fail.

All kinds of thoughts went through Sha Duo's mind. After arranging this batch of 26 tasks, Sha Duo was not in a hurry to continue arranging the next batch of tasks. He planned to see Horst and others first. Let’s talk about people’s accomplishments.

As for now, after slightly modifying the main construction plan of the first phase and leaving enough space for energy transmission line modification, construction can begin.

The main body of the floating city is not small. Considering the elemental characteristics of the blue crystal plane, Xia Duo estimates that the physical stability after transformation will take much longer than on the main plane.

Therefore, even though many subsequent designs have not yet been completed, he insisted on building the main body in advance.

…

"Teacher, teacher, aren't you impatient at all?"

As evening approached, Niya had already briefly read the textbook and started taking the first set of test papers, but Shado still couldn't wait to hear from Iolum.

He even wondered if Brod had forgotten to tell Iolum about this, or was delayed by something? forget?

Glancing at Niya, who was sitting in front of the window with a frown and an unhappy look on her face, Xia Duo felt a lot lighter. Before, this guy was confident and said he fully accepted his arrangement, but later he learned that just touching the test paper would be enough. After a bunch of them, Nia couldn't laugh anymore.

"You don't know how blessed you are when you are in the midst of blessings!"

Xia Duo thought about the pile of test papers he had taken in his senior year of high school, which was as tall as a person. However, because he did not fully summarize himself and the teacher did not take care of everyone, many knowledge points were not fully grasped.

Now, one-on-one tutoring is very rare even in a place like her hometown where education is so popular, but Niya is still a little unhappy.

But the more unhappy Niya was, the more excited Xia Duo became. I don’t know if it was the sequelae of doing too many questions in the past.

But now, his mood is indeed much more relaxed and cheerful.

…

During dinner, Xia Duo did not go to Linshui Village, but just made do with some exercises at the Tower of Time. Of course, he also supervised Niya to do a few more questions.

After dinner, news finally came from Iolum. Sha Duo couldn't help but cheer up and told Niya: "That's it for today, continue tomorrow!"

After saying that, he pretended to be calm and left the top-floor study under Niya's resentful eyes.

…

The study room of Niya's residence on the sixth floor.

Shado sat at his desk, carefully pondering the meaning of Iolum's message. Just now Iolum told him that he could openly support the Seven Towers, but he needed to wait.

This is undoubtedly good news, but what will happen during the waiting time? Will Iolum also support the Seven Towers? Or is it because he gave up certain benefits?

Shado couldn't help but be a little worried. He was not sure how much impact his decision would have on Iolum, but what was certain was that it would not have no impact at all.

After thinking about it, he "dialed" Iolum's real-time communication. Almost immediately, the call was connected. After not seeing him for more than half a month, Iolum's obviously haggard image appeared in the projection.

Sha Duo saw it, but even though his words of concern came to his lips, he could not really say them out. Instead, Iolum spoke first:

“When Brod contacted me this morning and told me this, I almost jumped out of my skin.”

"Sorry, teacher, I still think the Seven Towers plan is more suitable for my situation."

"No need to explain, I understand and support you, but you don't have to rush to express your position. The negotiations on this matter have not really begun yet!"

Iolum seemed to be inspired, "During this period, I finally understood that as long as there is no conclusion on the Northland Alliance's side, the negotiations here will be fruitless."

"We have to wait for the Northland Alliance's demon restriction treaty to be passed first?" Sha Duo said in surprise.

"Yes."

"But isn't there a conclusion about the Demon Restriction Treaty? Is it still possible to overturn it?"

"It is definitely not possible to overturn it, but the specific share of large-scale magic activities is very much room for discussion. If the share allocated to Netheril is very small, you do not need to publicly support it. Others will most likely agree with the Seven Towers plan. , first ensure that your basic share is not lost, and then you can talk about other things. And if Netheril gets a large enough share, it will be hard to say. Not everyone has your vision."

Shado probably understood Iolum's explanation. It was simply that the share of the great arcanist would certainly not be less. How to distribute the remaining shares would depend on which distribution method would make more profits for one's own camp.

If the total share is so small that it is only enough for the Grand Arcanist, then there is no doubt that only the Grand Arcanist will participate in the division.

But the problem is that Shado is almost certain that Netheril's share will not be too small. After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the elves are deliberately suppressing Netheril.

If the pressure is too great, Netheril will simply stop playing, which will be a big trouble for the elves.

Games within the rules are more beneficial to the elves, and humans, as latecomers, need to constantly break the rules.

Therefore, Xia Duo speculated that the elves would probably boil the frog in warm water. The restrictions would not be large at first, but would gradually tighten, and even impose restrictions in more areas.

Until human civilization is completely destroyed.

And now, listening to Iolum's words, it seems possible that the Seven Towers agreed to the elves' harsh conditions from the beginning?

Thinking of this, Xia Duo couldn't help but worry, and quickly asked: "What is the bottom line that the Seven Towers can accept for the share of the elves' so-called large-scale magic activities?"

"have no idea."

Iolum shook his head and looked at Shado: "Are you worried that the Seven Towers may not be able to withstand the pressure from the elves and sign a too harsh magic restriction treaty?"

"Yes." Xia Duo did not hide his thoughts.

There are capitulation factions everywhere, not to mention that the Seven Towers also have their own interests and tendencies. It's not that they can't be bribed, it's just a matter of the price.

Once the elves reach an exchange of interests with the pro-elf sect or even the elf sect in the Seven Towers, the situation may not be what Sha Duo expected.

The other thing is——

"Teacher, have you considered the possibility of share transfer? Not only within Netheril, but even within the Northland Alliance!"