Arcane Lord

"Your Highness, if we continue to fight for the Green Field Plane, it will inevitably lead to war. Why can't we take a step back? When we become stronger, what we lose now can be regained in the future!"

This is what Harris really thinks. He deeply knows the war potential of the elves, if it is not for those immortal species who are too precious about their lives, and the difference in the concept of time between the two sides.

It would have been impossible for humans to let Netheril develop to its current state on their own doorstep.

In addition, once a war breaks out, you will have to face a more serious problem, and that is the Elf Lord!

Although he is unwilling to admit it, Harris knows one thing very well. The Elf Lord has the ability and determination to actively intervene in mortal disputes.

When it comes to gods, people have to be more cautious. In the past, the main elves may have respected or feared the Lord of Glory and did not choose to attack Netheril directly.

But once a large-scale war breaks out, who can guarantee that the other side will not take action? ,

At least the Lord of Glory has not shown any intention to actively interfere in the mortal world.

What a difficult decision it is to let mortals fight against gods!

However, although Harris is a little pessimistic about Netheril's current situation, he is very optimistic about the future. As a great arcanist, he deeply understands that magic can allow mortals to gain extraordinary power.

It is not possible to use mortals to fight gods now simply because the development of magic has not yet reached that stage. Once it reaches that point, it may not be impossible for mortals to kill gods.

Of course, whether mortals at that time could still be called "mortals" is another matter.

In short, Harris disapproves of starting a war with Cormanthor now, which will greatly affect the normal development trajectory of Netheril.

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Faced with Harris's firm opposition, Shia was about to retort when Hadrian from Janik Tower suddenly spoke in a very sharp tone:

"What you lose now, can you get back in the future? Then how do you know that you won't lose everything before you gain enough power to get everything back?"

"And with this step-by-step concession, how can you guarantee that Comanso will be satisfied and not push forward step by step?

"Past history has told us that what you give in exchange for is not respect and timely retaliation, but more and more greed. Is this really the result you want?"

Hadrian's words made Harris feel a little silent. He knew that he could not answer these questions. At this time, Badigal, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke:

"Well said! Instead of being pushed step by step by them to the point where they are unable to resist, it is better to kill them when you can resist. I don't believe that the elves are not afraid of death! If they die to a certain extent, they will definitely We have to compromise! In addition to safeguarding our interests, we also gain dignity!”

Between dying with pride and dignity, and living in shame and humility, Badigal will undoubtedly choose the former. He really can't imagine what it will be like the day he loses his pride!

And his words also aroused everyone's desire for dignity. There is no doubt that the Grand Arcanist is extremely noble in Netheril, but in the eyes of the elves, even if he has power similar to that of a High Mage, he still manipulates magic. Barbarian image.

The superficial respect may be just to set off the elf's noble, elegant and civilized posture, but once interests are involved, the superficial disguise will be torn apart in an instant without any hesitation.

What is true respect? Between countries and races, there is only one true respect, and that is strength, and victorious battles forged with blood and fire!

As for the kind of respect that stems from personal morality, the great arcane masters do not deny this, but it seems much more fragile and insignificant among countries, civilizations and races.

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Harris's face changed several times, but in the end he didn't say any more objections. In fact, he was mentally longing for such a vigorous battle and even a war for dignity.

It's just that Netheril must also have an opponent, a conservative, and a guardian who can bring everyone's increasingly fanatical will back to reason at any time.

However, as this meeting progressed, Harris also knew that it was almost over. The seven great arcanists of the Seven Towers, Shia, Badigal, and Hadrian, undoubtedly supported this plane conflict. Even war.

Randall, on the other hand, has always been calm and calm, focusing almost all his attention on the field of magic, and rarely holds objections to everyone's decisions.

Horn seemed to be at odds with Badigal from time to time, but it was mostly due to personal grudges. The reason was just because Horn hooked up with two of Badigal's apprentices.

However, when it comes to official matters involving the Seven Towers and even Netheril, these two seemingly irreconcilable people can often come together.

Although Horn has not expressed his position yet, Harris, who is familiar with Horn's character, knows that if Horn wanted to object, he would have jumped out to accuse Badigal. Now he has not. This is already a default attitude. .

Among the seven people, four supported it, one was neutral, and the last two, except himself, were Pastoro from the Nasif Tower.

Thinking of this, Harris glanced at Pastoro who was deep in thought, and already had the answer in his heart.

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Then, as Harris expected, after provoking Badigal, Horn finally agreed with Badigal's point of view and made it clear that he was willing to participate in the war against Cormanthor in the Green Pearl Plane.

Although Pastoro did not express his willingness to participate directly, he also expressed his willingness to provide material support on behalf of the Nasif Tower, specifically for the fight against the Cormanthor elves.

As for Harris, now that the resolution has been reached, he also stated that he will provide a batch of supplies, with the quantity based on the Nasif Tower and Morien Tower.

Of course, whether it is sending people or supplies, Gustav Tower will ultimately have to pay for it. Everyone knows this. After all, the Green Field belongs to his family and is not shared equally by everyone.

If it were divided equally among everyone, then this meeting might be a different scene!

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Seeing that everyone reached a consensus, Siya finally concluded, "In this case, this matter has been decided. Finally, I have one more thing to tell you!"

"What's the matter?" Badigal immediately asked with concern.

Shia glanced at Badigal and knew that the other party was eager to return her favor, but his help was really indispensable in this matter.

"The consecration of the statue is about to be completed!"

As soon as Shia finished speaking, the secret room suddenly fell into a strange silence. After a long time, there was a sound of rapid breathing, but it was Randall who had rarely spoken before:

"Your Royal Highness, are you saying that the consecration of your faith statue is almost completed?"

"Yes." Siya nodded.

"Then, that-"

Randall didn't say the next words, but everyone else knew what he wanted to say——

Is the ascension ceremony coming to an end?