Chapter 1808 The secret box hides the sword and negotiates
In the laboratory, Xia Duo expanded the three-level thinking network of the brain to six levels, but the improvement of the thinking network did not significantly increase the complexity of thinking.
This once again confirmed his guess - it is necessary to start from the basic thinking model and find out more thinking models in order to make the overall thinking more complete and close to a normal person.
However, it is almost impossible to figure out the specific components of consciousness in a short period of time. Chateau has now turned this project into a long-term plan. He believes that sooner or later he will be able to truly understand the principles of consciousness.
Of course, although the Intelligent Brain is still quite imperfect, it can already bring a lot of help to Xia Duo in the Floating City Mystery Lock project, at least it can save a lot of calculation processes for verification.
Occasionally, a bright and imaginative mind can provide him with some fun and even some inspiration.
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Just when Shado was embarrassed about the upcoming raid, in the Listal Forest in the east, Cormanthor also received news about the changes in the Spine of the World.
Cormanthor, the Tower of Dominion.
In the living room, Crown Prince Ilisel met with Jelinis, who had just returned from Ascor after a long delay. Looking at his respectful and sincere vassal, Ilisel felt angry in his heart but could not let it out. In the end, he just calmed down.
Said something:
"So, you only brought back a guess?"
"Yes, the attackers are very cunning and have almost eliminated all traces. If it weren't for the recent changes in the Spine of the World, I might not be able to make such a guess!"
Jerrynis said respectfully.
As he said, before learning about the changes in the Spine of the World, both he and Ellicante focused their investigation on the country.
After all, they found traces of golden elves' activities in Ascor.
At that time, Master Elikant concluded that it must be the work of domestic political enemies. Although Jelinis had doubts, he did not refute it face to face.
It wasn't until the news of the changes in the Spine of the World came that he realized that perhaps Erlan was trying to tie down Cormanthor to gain an advantage in the battle for the ancient fortress.
It's just that Elikant has come back a long time ago, King Mian shouldn't not know it!
Jelinis carefully guessed the purpose of Prince Mian's summons in his heart, and at the same time, his face became more respectful and sincere. After all, he was partly responsible for the prince's disappearance this time.
"Your Majesty, although we speculate that this incident may be related to Ye Erlan, we can only speculate. I suggest that we adjust the direction of the investigation and increase the intensity of the investigation."
This is all a cliché, and Elisir didn’t want to hear it at all. After thinking about it, he looked directly into Jelinis’s eyes and said without any doubt:
"I want you to go to Tevi Mansa and test Ye Erlan's reactions in all aspects. I will ask Elikant to provide you with corresponding support. Don't let me down this time!"
"this--"
Jelinis felt bitter in his heart, especially the last sentence "Don't let me down this time", didn't it mean that he had let down the Crown Prince before?
After hesitating for a moment, Jelinis agreed.
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After Jelinis left, King Mian turned around and walked to a collection room near the living room, and opened a magic box that had been dusty for a long time but still had a bright aura.
Inside is a long sword with a blade that looks like it was carved from stone. It is almost exactly the same as the sword of rule on King Mian's waist, and both are always exuding a dazzling magical aura.
King Mian took out the long sword from the box, rubbed it in his hand a few times, then put it back, his eyes gradually becoming sharp.
Then he put away the sword, sealed it in the secret box again, and quickly walked out of the collection room.
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Seven Towers.
Iolum personally visited Gustav Tower. Badigal naturally wanted to receive such an important person in person. However, after sitting down, Iolum showed no intention of greeting and asked directly:
"What on earth did you lead Xia Duo to do? The Arcane Law Alliance's avoidance detection circle has been touched almost all the time these two days!"
A long time ago, Iolum promised Xia Duo to set up a shield for the Great Xia Territory, but in such a long time, he has never encountered such a detection force as recently.
Therefore, he had to wonder what the Seven Towers had done to affect Xia Duo.
After listening to Iolum's question, Badigal couldn't help but smile bitterly. Who would have thought that just catching a prince of Cormanso would lead to such a huge pursuit.
In fact, even if Iolum didn't come to him today, he would take the initiative to come to him and confess, because the Seven Towers were almost unable to cover it up.
Everything that exists must have traces, including the act of removing traces itself.
Even avoiding detection will leave a large number of traces that can be traced. However, under normal circumstances, no one will pursue such seemingly clueless clues that cannot be traced at all.
But this incident may have really touched Cormanso, and the intensity of the search is almost unprecedented.
The Seven Towers have tried their best to cover up and mislead, but the more they cover up, the more flaws there will be. Sooner or later they will be discovered. If they had not covered up, they might have been discovered on the day of the incident.
"Master Iolum, this is because the Seven Towers are overconfident. We should have informed you earlier."
"What happened?"
"We captured Prince Ser of Cormanso. I'm afraid the other party is in a hurry. They are desperately pursuing him these past two days."
"..."
Iolum took a deep look at Badigal. He was aware of the Seven Towers' previous pursuit of clues to the Nese Scroll. After all, he was the one who told the Seven Towers about Hildalanna.
I just didn't expect that this matter would also involve Prince Cormanso, and that the Seven Towers had even captured him. This, this is really——
How to say it? It took a long time for Iolum to hold back a sentence: "Have you found the scroll of Nese?"
"I found it, not just one, but a set!"
"There is actually a group!"
Iolum's eyes lit up. If there was only one piece, then Cormanso might be able to argue that the prince just got it by chance, but if it was a group (ten pieces), it would be difficult to explain that it had nothing to do with the thief.
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"What do you do?"
"Negotiate and let them return the remaining groups. If possible, let them admit the theft, apologize and compensate." Badigal said in a matter-of-fact tone.
Iolum nodded in agreement, "That's right, then when will the negotiations begin?"
"At least until we agree to Hildalanna's raid, before that, the news that Prince Ser is with us must be hidden."
"I understand. I will use the resources of the Austrian Law Federation to help cover it up, but it can't be hidden for long. The Seven Towers must make corresponding preparations."
In fact, Iolum had already begun to help avoid detection. Because he had already intervened, he knew that he did not have much time on his side. It would only be two or three days at most, and there would be so many clues that it would be difficult to hide them.
"Hildalanna informed me that the operation will start tomorrow." Badigal told Iolum the time of the operation and asked, "Is there no problem with the Austrian and French Federation?"
"No problem, I can ask Brod to cooperate with you if necessary."
"That's great, but Brod doesn't need to move with us. He can just support us from behind."
The two of them made a decision in just a few glances.