Arcane Lord

The ensuing game was just as Xia Duo expected. The Elf side's routine was basically the same. They started defensively, and then actively exchanged pieces and simplified the chess game. There were also spell duels in between to make the attacks of the Nese side as ineffective as possible. .

After some operations, the patient player was very uncomfortable and felt like he couldn't use his strength. Xia Duo was also very irritable in the audience.

But no matter what, Xia Duo did admit that today's game was much more exciting than yesterday (the main plane). They still fought until dusk before ending today's ten games.

In the end, Netheril only won 3 of the 6 games it participated in, and the remaining two games resulted in 1 loss and 2 draws. In addition, based on yesterday's game, Netheril has already won 3 games in the [Arcane Puzzle] project. Five people achieved double wins, totaling 5 points.

Basically, the victory has been determined. Even if they lose all the games tomorrow, it will not change this result.

But the problem is that pure victory does not mean much. The key is scoring, and the difference in scores represents substantial benefits.

Last night, when Shado was in the [Annihilation Plane], he learned that in the past snowmelt competition, Netheril and Ellan had always had interests in the bet, and now that they have joined Cormanthor, it is even more related to the three kingdoms. long-term trade agreement.

Although Archmage Greta did not disclose the specific gambling plan, it is obvious that the greater the score difference, the more interests it represents!

For a policy-based thing like a trade agreement, even a slight adjustment will be an astronomical amount when implemented into specific benefits.

…

Back at Giles Tower, Archmage Greta came to the door and invited Shado to go to the [Plane of Annihilation] again to train the patient players.

"Lord Xia Duo, is there any way to crack the elf's strategy?"

"No, there is no need." Although Xia Duo wanted to go to the [Annihilation Plane] and use the ten times speed of time there to do some private work, he also knew that only five days would not be enough for those players. His chess ability reached a qualitative breakthrough.

"The elves' chess ability is not as good as ours. The three games we didn't win today were mainly because the opponent used spells to affect the attack of the chess pieces. As long as this is eliminated, we will win easily!"

Xia Duo said it very straightforwardly. He did not deliberately emphasize the role of chess power just because Archmage Greta invited him to train to play chess. [Arcane Puzzle] is not a pure chess game.

As long as the player is strong enough, even if he doesn't know how to play chess, he still won't lose.

Because, being strong enough to a certain level means that every time the opponent wants to capture a piece, that move will be ineffective. If the opponent cannot capture the piece, how can he still lose?

In reality, the elf players are certainly not that strong, especially when the chess pieces still have the advantage of attacking first.

"Your Excellency Greta, instead of spending five days on chess skills that are unlikely to change qualitatively, it is better to train them in the skills to deal with the attack and defense of elf spells. Having the advantage of attacking first with chess pieces can maximize their chess skills. Advantage."

"Lord Xia Duo, what you said makes sense. However, whether it is chess training or spell attack and defense skills training, it must be carried out!"

Archmage Greta showed an expression of "I want it all" and began to urge Xia Duo, "If nothing happens, come with me quickly. Any time we waste here will be counted ten times over there. !”

Fine!

The Archmage has said so, what else can Xia Duo do? Of course he followed. Anyway, he never said that his chess skills could conquer the world, and he couldn't be blamed for losing.

In fact, because of Shado's [Arcane Puzzle] plan, Netheril has already won, and now it's just a matter of winning more and winning less.

Thinking of this, Xia Duo had no psychological burden at all and regarded it as a trip at public expense. The time was accelerated ten times. Not only could he do some private work, but he could also take a look at the arcanist's spell training.

Therefore, Xia Duo subconsciously speeded up his pace.

Greta, who was walking in front, noticed the situation behind her. She was stunned for a moment, but then she thought she had figured something out and quickened her pace.

…

Meanwhile, far to the east, Comanso.

Perhaps the spring in Elf Court came too early. At this time, this small village that looked very dilapidated was already surrounded by flowers and green grass. Farrow and other senior mages performed the [Secret of Omniscience] among the flowers and green grass.

For this ceremony, Farrow did not invite other elves to come to watch the ceremony. Some were only members of the organization. Of course, there were also a few elders living in the Elf Court who came to take a look out of curiosity.

After the ceremony, Farrow and the members of his organization did not leave. They were lying on a green fluffy grass, exchanging information obtained from the ceremony with other spellcasters while soothing the intense discomfort after breaking away from the omniscient state.

Listening to the obviously off-topic chatter of other members of the organization, Farrow didn't have much intention of accusing them. This was just their way of relaxing. But now that the sky was getting dark, Farrow also wanted to know everything about the oracle's revelation as soon as possible.

"Everyone, do you have any new discoveries about the oracle's revelation? What will happen to the old place of the Alabaster Tower?"

"Sir Farrow, I'm sorry, what I saw was the same as last time, a ray of light like looking directly at the sun. Although there are traces of shadows wandering on the surface, I really can't understand what happened."

"Me too!"

Then several more high-ranking mages who participated in the ceremony spoke. What they saw was almost exactly the same as what they saw in the last ceremony. Farrow sighed silently in his heart.

Perhaps this is the limitation of the [Omniscient Ritual]. This almost prophetic ability can only be realized once by the same caster. Thinking of this, Farrow couldn't help but sit up from the grass and cast his gaze to the person not far away. High Mage Irian of Erlan is lying down.

Irian did not participate in the last ceremony. This is his first time participating in the Omniscient Ceremony. Maybe he will discover something new?

"Irian, what about you? Have you discovered anything new?"

"What I saw was pretty much the same as you, that is -" Irian suddenly hesitated.

When Farrow heard about the new discovery, he could hardly sit still. How could he tolerate Irian's hesitation, "What is it? Say it quickly! Even if it is an illusion, tell us and let's discuss it together."

"In this case, let me tell you, if you make a misjudgment because of this, don't blame me!" Irian joined the organization purely for the secret scroll of ancient magic provided by Faro.

He didn't want to get involved in any trouble because of this. Even if he participated in the [Mystery of Omniscience] this time, he only participated because Farrow came up with visible benefits that made him excited.

"I won't blame you. Even the Lord God can't see the future clearly. How can we accurately predict it? It's just one more clue. Tell me!" Farrow immediately gave his assurance.

Several other high mages also sat up from the grass, seeming to be somewhat interested in what Irian saw.