After ordering the tower spirit to seal the alchemy laboratory, Sha Duo temporarily left here, and then continued to the Mystic Ruins to repair the magic network.
Two days later, news came from Severdon that Skoum became the first great arcanist in Netheril in recent decades, and succeeded the princess as the new controller of the Tower of Giles.
This news was conveyed by the Severington Council through the public channels of the Austrian and French Federation. In private, Shado also received more and more detailed information that could be called insider information——
Some high-level mages familiar with the Seven Towers told him that not long ago, a pillar of light suddenly appeared in Nese Palace, falling from the sky. After that, Kaos announced his withdrawal from the competition with Skum.
In the summons from Master Byron, Greta, Auron, Brundes and others, it was clearly mentioned that the princess descended into the Nese Palace, and then the Seven Towers unanimously supported Skoum's ascension.
As for Kaos's withdrawal, it is completely an afterthought.
In addition, Greta also mentioned that in the future, the Nese Palace will be changed into the temple of the God of Development and Protection. Since the princess has no heirs, after she is promoted to a god, the Nese family's territory and industry will be handed over to the Seventh God.
Tower hosting.
However, the princess gave Niya a small island in the Narrow Sea. If Niya is willing to accept it, she can go to the Severnton Parliament to register it.
When they received the news, Xia Duo and Niya were dining in Linshui Village. The two happened to talk about their speculations about Severton's current situation, but they didn't expect the real news to come by such a coincidence.
"Seeing that Her Royal Highness the Princess is quite concerned about you! She has become a god, and she didn't forget to leave you a gift!"
In Xia Duo's opinion, this gift is not just as simple as a small island, but also a halo, a care, which means someone is protecting you.
Similarly, he was also shocked that the princess could descend into an avatar. Although he still didn't know how far the incarnation could do it, it also meant that the gods' intervention in the mortal world might not be as difficult as he thought.
Maybe it just depends on their mood.
Of course, it is also possible that the princess became so nostalgic for the mortal world because she was promoted from a mortal to a god. But even if this is the case, if more mortals become gods in the future, then the world will be too "lively"!
After lunch, Niya told Shado, "I am going to go to Severton to meet the teacher. This may be the last time we can see each other!"
"good."
This time, Xia Duo did not object. When everything was settled, Kaos was out. There was no point in objecting anymore. At the same time, he also wanted to go to Severton!
So he said: "I'll go with you. Last time we left in a hurry and there were still a lot of things we didn't have time to do. This time we just solved them together!"
Upon hearing this, the expression on Niya's face suddenly became much more relaxed. Apparently she was still a little worried that Sha Duo would stop her again.
After returning to the Tower of Time, the two simply tidied up before embarking on the teleportation circle heading to the Arcane Federation.
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Severton, Offa Square.
Shado separated from Niya when he came out of the headquarters of the Alfa Federation. Niya was going to the Nese Palace in the old city to meet the princess, while he was going to take a look around Severton first.
Now that the princess has become a god, her status is very different from before. If Xia Duo receives the invitation or summons in advance, he will also go along.
But now it's not there, so there's no need for him to get through it.
At present, the princess has descended into an incarnation. Although there are visions, it has not been made public after all. It may not be a good thing for him to see it like this.
It's better to concentrate on doing your own thing.
When he arrived at the port area, Xia Duo found a tavern at random. Listening from the outside, it seemed quite lively inside. But when he just stepped in, the place became quiet almost instantly.
Xia Duo didn't understand why at first, but when he saw several people who looked like spellcasters looking at his head in awe, he suddenly realized it.
Turns out it was the Ioun Stone that caused the problem!
Of course, this is not to say that Ioun Stone is not good, but that even in Severton, only people of Archmage level or above are eligible to obtain Ioin Stone.
Although the manufacturing method of iron stone is not a secret, the threshold for manufacturing and even using it is there.
Even if an average high-level mage obtains an Ioun Stone and is able to use it, he or she would not be willing to hold it on his head so openly.
Generally, the person with an iron stone on his head is either a confident second-generation strongman or the strongman himself. The appearance of such a person in a tavern at the port means trouble.
After thinking about this, Xia Duo didn't quit. He came even though he came, and he still wanted to find out something useful.
So, he faced the nervous, awed, and prying eyes of the people in the room and came to the counter. However, before he could ask, the bartender behind the counter spoke first:
"Dear Lord Chateau, welcome to the home of drunkards."
"Oh? Do you recognize me?" Xia Duo asked curiously.
At this time, he also heard someone behind him whisper his name, seeming to be bragging to his companions, and the bartender behind the counter replied respectfully:
"A month ago, I saw you from a distance during the New Year celebration. I didn't expect you to appear here today."
"Just wandering around and happened to come here."
Chateau did not explain too much on this issue, but went straight to the point: "Let me ask you, have there been any bards who are good at creating in Severton recently?"
"A creative bard?"
The bartender lowered his head slightly, as if he was pondering. Xia Duo did not urge him, but waited patiently. The next moment, the bartender suddenly raised his head and said affirmatively:
"Yes, sir, there is a bard who calls himself 'Wild Poetry'. He is very good at writing. The "Epic of Kilan" that is currently sung most frequently in various taverns in Sevington was composed by him, and he happened to be in Sevington recently.
Wenton!”
"Epic of Jilan?" Sha Duo was sure that this was the first time he heard this name, so he asked again: "Is it a story about the history of Jilan Tower?"
"No, sir, this is actually a legendary story about the great arcanists of Kiran Tower."
At this point, the bartender's face suddenly became strange, his voice lowered a lot, and he said meaningfully:
"Sir, although the guy from 'Wild Poem' is very good at writing, compared to other bards, his stories are full of pink flavor."
Chateau immediately understood that the so-called "Wild Poem" turned out to be a pornographic writer, but he didn't care. As long as the other person had creative talent, he could always guide him to the right path.
Then, he asked other people, and the bartender also named several well-known candidates who were in Severington.
Finally, Xia Duo asked about Mu Yan, a "common" from Karatu, but he hadn't heard from him in some days.
The bartender is indeed a bartender. Even if it is just a small bar in the port area, he is very well-informed:
"My lord, are you talking about the master of wood and rock who once performed at the court of Cormanso?"
"Yes, that's him. Do you know any news about him?"