Ben's words were already in everyone's mind. As the top mages in Cullen Kingdom, they suddenly found a force that they couldn't defeat in a strange corner of the map. The sense of crisis was always uncomfortable. But it was the truth. There was no way to avoid it now. They could only think of a way to deal with it.
"The trading company in Paer has provided the supply, but the result of my inquiry is … they're only providing the first batch of crystals. If they want to continue supplying, they have to sign a contract with Elsen City."
Crohn obviously had more information. His words also made the group of mages frown. "Elson? The place where tens of thousands of Orc troops were destroyed? "
"You said contract? What contract? "
"I don't know the details. They provided the address of Elsen City and asked me to discuss it myself."
The mages looked at each other. Cabri said, "Now that His Majesty is going to war with Efta, they're still in the mood to discuss selling crystals to us?"
"You're thinking too much. Do you really think this war can be fought? If Milnor really emptied his family to organize this war, how many people do you think will die of famine when winter comes? "
Strange, who spoke, received unanimous agreement from the other mages. Crohn waved the newspaper in his hand. "It seems that you've also noticed the newspaper called 'Cullen's Times'. But I don't know if you've seen the second issue today … I just got it on the street before coming here."
This sentence immediately made the other mages stop their discussion. "Get to the point!"
"Efta is about to change its farming methods. It's said that food production will more than double."
Crohn read the main headline and sub-headline on the front page. The first sentence made the Archmages curse out loud. "Nonsense," "Bragging," "Only a fool would believe it," and so on. But after a few seconds, the group of guys asked collectively, "It can't be … true, right?"
"It's said that Elsen City has passed the comparison test. It's real and effective." Crohn ignored their shock and continued to read, "Artificial rainfall will be promoted in every town in Efta to alleviate the lack of water resources and strive to increase food production. Hmm … There's also the life of the new bishop of 'Rose Cross,' 'Why is the Viper Cross a cult?' … We don't need to read such things. Oh, here's the important part — the 'Recharged Crystals' are open for sale to the public. Currently, only Magic crystal exchange is accepted. For long-term business deals, please contact the local trading firm in Paer territory. "
There was a lot of information in the newspaper. After listening to it, all the mages fell silent. After a few seconds, Strange said in a low voice, "Magic crystal exchange? You don't accept gold coins … What does that mean? "
"Did you forget what I just said? We can't recharge it, but that doesn't mean Elson can't. "
All the mages knew that they had to get in touch with Elsen City. The desire for the unknown was the lifelong dream of all mages. Now that there was a bright road in front of them, who would give up the path of truth just because of Count Milnor's illusory war?
Even if he knew that this was a trap that Eiffta had purposely dug, he still had to jump in the temptation of the Charged Crystal!
"By the way, why isn't the newspaper in your hand made of goatskin?"
Just as the meeting was about to end, Strange suddenly asked this question, causing the archmages who were about to leave to fall into silence.
*****
"So … when Ducar came to Elsen City, he was finally driven out by you?"
Roddy looked at the High Elf in front of him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He felt that the originally disconnected timeline had been reconnected in a different way at some point in time.
He clearly remembered that in the notebook left behind by the witcher, Ducar, he had come to Elsen City but could not meet Khadgar. He had only said that he was not welcome among the High Elves. Roddy really did not expect that Silvia would drive Ducar out of Elsen City in less than three days, using the reason that "the city does not accept dangerous people" as an excuse.
"This order was given by Khadgar, so I only went to pass on the message. Perhaps Khadgar had his own intentions. This kind of thing … is usually done by the city defense team. "
Silvia's words were a little hesitant. She realized that the human in front of her must be related to Ducar, and that he was the city lord, holding the power of life and death …
Uh, that's not right, I'm already a dead person.
With her mind in a mess, she glanced at Misha who was rolling on the floor from time to time. Seeing this, Rody waved his hand and asked Misha to stay in another room. Only then did Sylvia's expression calm down a little.
"Is Ducar not very welcome among the High Elves?"
"Because there are many rumors … uh, for example, that he is in cahoots with the demons, that he is a hidden traitor among the High Elves, and so on. Some people even say that he has his own demons, just like you, so I … "
Roddy nodded to show that he understood. Bringing demons around during a demon invasion was indeed not normal behavior. He was glad that Silvia had cooperated. She did not struggle needlessly or pretend to be arrogant. This conversation had indeed solved many of the mysteries of history.
"I want to know … when was the last time you saw Khadgar?"
"Three days ago, uh, I mean …" Silvia sighed in vain. "Anyway, before I lost consciousness, I was still tidying up Khadgar's laboratory. But he seemed to have discovered something, and has been staying at the top of the tower for the past few days. I remember the last thing he said to me was that 'all demons will be defeated' … "
Roddy furrowed his brows in deep thought. Then he said, "Thank you for your answer, Mage Silvia. I may have many more questions to ask you in the future, but I will only ask one question today. "
He waved at Akasha and pointed at the ring that had completely "awakened" Silvia. "Do you have any impression of this?"
"This is …"
As Khadgar's assistant in the laboratory, although her level was not high, she was definitely knowledgeable and had a solid foundation. Silvia glanced at the mageweath and confirmed, "This is a very unpopular school. If I remember correctly, it was founded by a guy called Pardonon. He did not respect the arcane, and said that he wanted to control the laws of life and death. But soon, he was exiled like Solomon."
Roddy and Akasha looked at each other. They did not expect to hear the name of that Demigod Magician at this time.
"Why do you have his ring in your hands? If the arbitration — uh, alright, there seems to be no arbitration now. "
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