If we only look at it from the perspective of universal education, Shado may really be on the same journey as Vader, but from the perspective of respect for life, Shado and Vader are completely different.
Moreover, "Arcane Supreme" is essentially a theory of technology and productivity, but Sha Duo knew it when he was in middle school——
“Productivity determines production relations, and production relations have a counterproductive effect on productivity.”
In other words, productivity cannot cover everything in the development of civilization, and there needs to be production relations that match it. This alone determines that Chateau and the technical Weide cannot be on the same path.
However, Sha Duo also understood the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and the main conflict now was the order of divine ascension, not the difference between his and Vader's ideas.
His current easing of relations with Vader will also be conducive to the subsequent concerted action against the Ascension Order.
As for where their relationship will eventually go, it still depends on how the situation develops in the future.
With this thought in mind, Sha Duo took the small money bag from Vader's still outstretched hand, then weighed the plane crystals inside, also squeezed out a smile, and said to Vader:
"I hope that in the future, as you said, we will still be on the same journey!"
After finishing speaking, Sha Duo turned his attention to Cliff. Cliff seemed to be a little unprepared for the sudden change in the relationship between the two of them. Only when Sha Duo looked at him did he react:
"Lord Chateau and Lord Vader have settled their old grudges and will be friends of the same camp from now on. It's getting late, it's time for us to enter."
"Is there no one else? And Mr. Cliff just said that today's ceremony will fail. Why?"
Xia Duo actually doesn't care much about the former. They are enough to become a huge variable. Then there is the potential Yin Olem. In fact, there are many opponents and there is no shortage of people.
What he really cared about was the latter. Cliff had just clearly hinted that today's ceremony would fail. It couldn't be nonsense. Perhaps he had received some kind of revelation from the Lord of Radiance, or it was the result of Cliff's own planning.
When Sha Duo said this, Wade, who had just become "friends" with Sha Duo, also asked: "Will today's ceremony fail? What ceremony? Is it Master Yerevan's ascension ceremony? What does Sir Cliff know?" ?”
Even Magna, who came earlier than Shado, stretched his neck to look at Cliff curiously, but the next moment, Cliff shook his head:
"I didn't say anything like that. I just shook my head when Lord Shado asked me if the ceremony would be successful. I was actually very unsure."
But such an answer obviously failed to satisfy Sha Duo. Even Magna showed a hint of astonishment in her eyes. It was obvious that she had received a clearer answer from Cliff before.
But before the straightforward Magna could cry out, Cliff had already further explained: "Before today, I made a prediction for the outcome of today's ceremony. The result was - the mortal soul fell in the burning fire, but after the princess ascended, I have also made prophecies before God, but there was no revelation. Why do you think this is?"
"Will it really fail?"
Sha Duo couldn't believe it. The image of burning fire was too shocking, but Cliff also compared it with the prophecy of the princess's ascension to the gods. Assuming that Cliff didn't lie, it was indeed likely to fail.
"Then should we inform Master Yerevan in advance and ask him to give up this ascension?"
The one who spoke was Vader. Maybe he didn't have much affection for ordinary people, but he still had great respect for Master Yerevan, the pioneer in the field of magic.
But this time Cliff shook his head again, "I have already told the Seven Towers, and Master Yerevan also knows. In fact, this prophecy was originally invited by the Seven Towers to try to remove obstacles to the ceremony."
Having said this, Cliff turned his attention to Shado, "Lord Shado, although I am opposed to the order of divine ascension, I have no objection to Master Yerevan himself. On the contrary, I respect him very much. I sincerely hope that he can succeed. .”
Then, he continued: "But even though he knew that the success or failure of this ascension to the gods was unknown, and that the possibility of failure was actually greater, Master Yerevan still chose to continue."
After Cliff finished speaking, everyone fell silent, especially Sha Duo. He had communicated with Master Yerevan earlier, and the other party almost unabashedly expressed his concern for the general public.
In addition, in order to let Netheril obtain a profession similar to Druyin, he did not hesitate to offend the Elf Lord God. This time, Master Yerevan undoubtedly chose to sacrifice himself again.
Although there is no sacrifice yet, the nature is the same. Knowing that the future is bleak, but still choosing to do it, what is this if not a sacrifice?
At this time, Xia Duo also roughly knew another possibility as to why everyone else was not there. If everyone else clearly expressed their opposition to the order of the ascension to the gods, then the ascension ceremony could be stopped directly.
In fact, those people may just want to see the result of Master Yerevan's ascension to God, whether it is a success or a failure, in order to determine their subsequent attitude towards the order of God's ascension.
If the ascension fails, they may oppose the order of ascension, but if they succeed, they are likely to become the staunchest supporters of the order. (Others include opponents within Seven Towers)
For a moment, Xia Duo didn't know whether to hope that Master Yerevan would succeed or fail.
…
With a somewhat heavy and complicated mood, Sha Duo walked out of the reception room where he met Cliff and others. At exactly this time, he received a summons from Yin Orem, saying that he was to gather in front of the library of the Offensive Federation.
Sha Duo turned around and glanced at Cliff and the others. They seemed to have received the news, so they went together. However, before arriving at the library, Cliff apologized and left early.
I don’t know where I went. Sha Duo asked Magna, who also shook his head. When they arrived at the library, Wade and Yin Olum met once and disappeared.
"teacher."
"Um."
It was a normal exchange, but out of sight, Yin Oulem sent an interrogation to Xia Duo: "Are you sure you want to participate in this ceremony? It may have some impact on you!"
"What impact?" Xia Duo didn't react for a while.
Yin Orem's answer was timely, "You should know that Master Yerevan chose to ascend to the gods in the agricultural field. In today's ceremony, he will integrate all the relevant powers of order. If you participate, no matter whether you succeed or not, you will lose your right." The control of this part of the power of order.”
"It doesn't matter, I've been mentally prepared for this."
Only then did Shado understand why Cliff and Wade were leaving. Cliff might be because of his status as a priest, but Wade might be because of this.
It seems that even though he claims that "only arcane magic is supreme", Vader still has not given up the possibility of becoming a god. For this reason, even the power of order in the agricultural field, which seems unlikely to be monopolized by his family, is not willing to give up.
Sure enough, a person can't just look at what he says, but also what he does.
As for why Xia Duo himself didn't care about this power of order, on the one hand, he had no intention of becoming a god in the agricultural field, and on the other hand, the legal order he had established in his territory was already overwhelming.
Without the power of order in the agricultural field, unless Master Yerevan succeeds in becoming a god, he will eventually return to his control.
Not to mention that Cliff has already hinted that Yerevan has a high probability of failure. Even if he succeeds, with Master Yerevan's personality in this life, Xia Duo does not have to worry about the other party becoming his enemy in a short period of time. On the contrary, he may also recruit Austrian aid.
In addition, Xia Duo has not yet found a way to use the power of order other than ascending to the gods (especially interfering with reality). Even if he loses all the power of order, it will not have any impact on the territory.
On the contrary, changes in territory will cause changes in the power of order.
Therefore, Xia Duo often judges the general situation of the territory by observing the power of order in the territory.
