Xia Duo's first reaction was yes, but then he rejected the idea. His current identity could not withstand scrutiny. Joining the Council of Elders would be equivalent to being placed in the spotlight and subject to all aspects of testing.
Xia Duo wasn't too worried about the others, but he was most worried about Salvin. The magic of Xilin's incarnation came from Salvin, and it belonged to Xilin alone. He was worried about being recognized.
Xilin's body is still on Salvin's side and cannot move easily. Once he is recognized, many variables will arise out of thin air.
Furthermore, the current Evereska Council of Elders has eleven members. If he is added to it, it will become twelve. In this case, if there is any issue that cannot be settled, it happens to be six.
Than 6, that is also troublesome.
Of course, the latter problem is not that serious in Shado's view. Everesca's independence is not a sure path to success. In a sense, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as a beheading transaction.
In this case, Ogos and the others can still conclude an alliance. It seems that their thoughts in all aspects are very close, and it is difficult for there to be any disagreement that is close to a split.
But this is also a possibility, although the possibility is much smaller than that of Shado being recognized by the Salvin elf.
After thinking about it, Xia Duo still rejected Ogus. Of course, he did not mention the two issues he was worried about, but said:
"Elder Ogus, I don't like all kinds of daily affairs, and I would rather devote my time to magic research. Of course, I know that Everesca is at a critical moment right now, and I am willing to do something more practical.
"
In addition, Shado also proposed to join the alliance, which he believed was what Ogus was more concerned about.
Although at the level of high mage, words represent oaths to a large extent, but with covenant restrictions, it is still safer, especially in some major events.
"Mage Athos, the covenant is easy to talk about, but please consider joining the Council of Elders again. I believe other companions will also agree!"
"Well, I will consider it."
To say that you consider is actually to refuse, and Shado believes that Ogus can understand.
…
Next, Shado did not continue chatting with Ogos. They had already talked about what they had just talked about. If they went deeper, they would touch on the actual affairs of Everesca. The covenant had not yet been concluded, so he still had some sense of restraint.
of.
Of course, Ogus was also very measured. When he realized that the topic was about to end, he decisively said goodbye, "Master Athos, there is no news from Katnidt, so I will go and hurry up.
"In addition, I would like to introduce you to other companions later. I believe they will be happy to have another companion."
"Well, then I'll send it to Elder Ogus."
Xia Duo knew that what Ogus said later was the key point. The so-called introduction was probably the signing ceremony. He was also looking forward to it. Things have developed so far that it has been much smoother than he expected. What else does he have?
Not satisfied!
…
After Ogus left, Shado continued to sort out the Mystery Lock project, trying his best to turn the problems involving the floating city into regular problems.
Near noon, the servants Ogus mentioned arrived. A moon elf calling herself "Lisa" led a team of moon elves and a team of wood elves to the gate of Athos Manor.
Xia Duo let them in and didn't care about them anymore, but the waiter always poured sweet tea and water, and the experience of preparing meals was not bad.
However, Xia Duo's current incarnation does not need food and drink. He just tastes something new. From his current point of view, Ogus still cares about him, and the skills of the chef he sent are completely up to par.
Master level.
Although Xia Duo has not seen the results of other elves such as gardening and weaving, he can guess that there is a high probability that they are also masters.
…
As dusk approached, Shado was still sorting out the Mystery Lock project in his study. Next, he was likely to join Everesca's Mystery Lock project, and he had to prepare an idea as soon as possible.
"Beep ring bell——"
Xia Duo looked up and saw that the ornaments on the table made a crisp sound again, but this time it was not a visitor, but a message from Ogus.
Xia Duo opened it casually and fell into deep thought.
During the interrogation, Ogus mentioned that Evriska's elder in charge of diplomatic affairs, Katniedt, had been in contact with the envoys of the five countries, and that the other party came hand in hand was not the testimony that Chateau mentioned when comforting Ogus during the day. Blessings
, but a claim.
This is actually a good thing for Evereska. The conditions proposed by the other party are actually acquiescence to the fact that Evereska is about to become independent.
The only point of contention is the amount of compensation.
In the beginning, Everesca existed as a refuge for refugees from the northern elven countries, so it naturally accepted investment from these countries.
This includes most of the ancient kingdoms, as well as some current countries, and even Sluvend. Although the other party did not invest during the Crown War, they did invest afterwards.
And even some ancient kingdoms that have long since disappeared in the long river of time, most still have remnants left behind.
In earth terms, Everesca is a listed company with very dispersed equity. Now that company executives want to privatize the company or even hold the company, they have to take back the original shares from various shareholders.
Small shareholders can ignore it, but large shareholders can never get around it.
Now the envoys from the five countries are coming together to demand compensation, hoping to recover all past investments in Everesca.
Of course, there are many issues worth discussing here.
For example, in the past Everesca also assumed the responsibility of sheltering refugees from various countries. Can this cost offset the investment and how much can it offset?
For another example, Evereska has also provided many talents to various countries over the years, especially some of the descendants of elves who settled in Evereska after the death of their homeland. How should this increase be calculated?
Even the "shares" owned by each country can be discussed again. The inheritance of the original shares cannot speak for itself. The ability of the spell caster can completely clarify all the lines.
Of course, Xia Duo didn't want to pay too much attention to these nonsense issues. When he knew that the envoys from the five countries were coming to ask for compensation, he knew that Everesca's independence process had passed a critical node and could really be put on the agenda.
Already.
However, based on the efficiency of the elves, Shado was not sure how much time this would take. If calculated strictly according to the Independence Day time of Everesca in the main plane, it would take at least one or two hundred years.
"Maybe the mystery lock is also an important factor in delay!"
Thinking like this, Xia Duo became more confident in his next plan. Of course, he still declined to thank the dinner invitation mentioned in Ogus's summons.
The envoys from the five countries will also be present at the dinner. It would be bad if the Salvin envoy sees it.
Although you can also use ordinary force fields and illusions to incarnate, it would be too rude to use such a crude incarnation in that situation, so it is better not to go.