Sha Duo didn't do the invitation to meet personally. He wanted to test Naris again, but the result was not what he expected - Ye Erlan refused to communicate.
But agreed!
Not long after the staff that Nares arranged to go to Yeerlan to inquire returned, the elf scholar of the month who had glared at Shado outside before came out and extended an invitation to Shado:
"Observer Xia Duo, our president invites you to meet at the camp."
"Mage Naris—"
"Observer Xia Duo, please help yourself. I won't follow you and disturb you. If you need anything, you can contact me at any time. I will be outside."
"Then I'm sorry to trouble you."
After saying that, Sha Duo followed the moon elf scholar into the Yeerlan camp. During the process, he even discovered a secret micro-mystery lock. This shows that these Yeerlan elves did not enter dangerous areas unprepared, but were fully confident and confident. Or - the consciousness of death!
…
The final meeting took place under a tree that was suspected to be a mysterious node. The president of the moon elf scholar was a golden elf mage with a humble and gentle appearance.
This also made Xia Duo believe in the identity of the other party. It should be consistent with the information provided by Naris. It was a folk association specializing in academic research in Yeerlan.
Seeing Sha Duo, the golden elf mage suddenly showed a surprised but extremely friendly expression: "I didn't expect Netheril to be interested in this fortress?"
"No, I just came here in my personal capacity to observe and record the war. What do you call me?"
"Observer Xia Duo, just call me [Flame Star]."
The name Yanxing didn't sound like a real name at first glance, but when it came out of the mouth of the golden elf in front of him, it didn't contradict him at all. Xia Duo guessed that this was a title that was easy to distinguish.
It's a pity that he doesn't know much about Ye Erlan. Maybe he has heard of Yanxing's real name, but this is indeed the first time he has heard of this title.
"Then Master Yanxing, can I ask a question?"
"Observer Shado probably wants to ask why I can still stay here when Yeerlan and Sluvende have started a war!"
"Well, that's what I want to know too."
"Presumably the newly-involved elves of [Ecrix Contract] have already told you about the rules of joint development!"
"Yes, they did say that, so what does Flame Star Mage have to say about it?"
"Of course!"
Flame Star Mage seemed to be very disdainful of Sluvende's remarks, "They also said that this ancient fortress was rebuilt by their ancestors! Do you think this is true?"
"I have no idea."
"That's right if you don't know!"
It seemed that Yanxing rarely met someone with whom he could communicate freely, so he couldn't help but start chatting, "When this ancient fortress was discovered, the Sruvende Political Council notified Taivi Mansa. Think about it, if this ancient fortress is really theirs It was rebuilt, why couldn’t even a little bit of information be passed down?”
Just as Xia Duo was about to speak, Yanxing jumped in and said, "You must say it was because of the war that happened more than a thousand years ago, but what I want to tell you is that although that war was tragic, it was not so tragic that a strategic All traces of the fortress have been completely erased.
"Do you know why Sluvender didn't drive us away during the war? It's because they have no way to take care of this fortress, but we do!
“Our Bem Archer Philosophical Society has been deeply involved in the field of ancient ruins since its establishment more than a thousand years ago. Members of our society have participated in the excavation and development of many ruins in Yeerland.
"I can guarantee with my academic honor that this ancient fortress was definitely not rebuilt by Sluvender, but it is a relatively well-preserved strategic fortress from the Arivandar period!"
After listening to Master Yanxing's sincere speech, Xia Duo suddenly felt a little boring. Both sides had their own positions. Master Yanxing seemed very kind, but he still insisted on defending Ye Erlan's interests, regardless of whether the interests were reasonable or not. .
In other words, from the other party's perspective, it is reasonable.
However, the purpose of Xia Duo's communication could be considered half achieved. At least he could not see any trace of Master Yanxing being bribed by Sluvende, and the other party should be experienced in the research of ancient ruins.
Although he didn't believe what the other party said that Slvend left them behind to use their hands to crack the fortress, but from another perspective, Slvend might not have laid any traps.
Otherwise, the Flame Star Mage, who had a strong opinion of Sluvende, would have started complaining long ago.
"So, does Master Yanxing think Ye Erlan's next main attack direction will be here?"
As soon as these words came out, the modesty and gentleness on Yanxing's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a vigilant and suspicious face. Through this change in the other party, Xia Duo judged that the other party might not be as "civilian" as the outside world thought.
If nothing else, he should be carrying some official mission.
But there is no need to test this question. In other words, any high-ranking mage who goes out of the country must be involved with the government, but the degree is different.
What Shado wanted to ask was not actually Ye Erlan's main attack direction, but to confirm with the other party whether Sluvende had any special arrangements on Adofel's side.
But obviously, the sudden inquiry just now made Yanxing feel defensive. No matter what Xia Duo asked next, the other party was very rude, which made Xia Duo a little surprised.
However, this also proves one thing in disguise, that is, Yanxing and Ye Erlan are indeed officially involved, and the extent is very deep.
Maybe it's some kind of "military work team behind enemy lines"!
…
After leaving the Yeerlan camp, Sha Duo met the guide Naris who was still waiting outside. He was smiling and respectful at the moment, but Sha Duo felt that it was full of ridicule.
But since he had no proof, he couldn't say anything. Instead, he proposed that he wanted to take a closer look at Adolfel Fortress. Not surprisingly, the other party agreed, and even suggested that Shado borrow two experienced people from the Yerlan camp. surveyor.
"No, I'm just taking a look around. To be honest, I'm quite curious as to why such a strategic fortress suddenly disappears and appears!"
The fortress is in a small forest next to the temporary stronghold. Everyone knows this, but no one has been able to really get close to the fortress, not Sluvende, nor the experts from Yeerlan.
Before walking a few steps into the forest, Shado was reminded by the Sluvende warriors following him from the stronghold that he was about to enter the detection range of the Adolfel Mystery Lock. If he did not have the corresponding authority, various preset reactions would be triggered.
"What are the reactions?" Xia Duo asked.
"If you exit immediately, there will be no consequences, but it will be recorded by the lock. If you enter without permission more than three times, you will be directly exiled if you enter for the fourth time."
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
"Then what happened to the two surveyors at the Ye'erlan camp just now? Have they already mastered part of the authority of the Mystic Lock?"
"If Observer Xia Duo had arrived earlier, he would have seen that there were six surveyors sent by Erlan to explore the Mystery Lock, but only two came back in the end. If nothing unexpected happened to the four who did not come back, it should be forever. Can’t come back.”
It turned out to be "filling the formation with life"!
Chateau felt more and more boring. The so-called Bemu Achero Philosophical Society that "deeply cultivates the field of ancient ruins" was nothing more than that!
