The word "Daxia" is mostly spoken by Xia in Chinese. There is no corresponding sound or word in Nise language.
However, the Elvish language is extremely rich in vocabulary, tones, and semantics. Before Shado could explain it, Lord Epps mistook the "Great Xia" he meant as Elvish language, and even translated it into Netherese language on his own:
"A place pioneered by brave men? What a name!"
After saying that, he stamped the name "Daxia" on the territory map. Xia Duo took the map and looked at this very unfamiliar "Daxia", dumbfounded.
However, there were mistakes. It was not bad to call it "The Land of Brave Pioneers". Xia Duo did not correct him any more. He took the map and was about to leave. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by the lord again:
"What are your plans for territorial expansion?"
Developing a territory is not an easy task. After all, all personnel and materials have to pass through the Saville Territory, and there are many places where you need to rely on the lord.
Xia Duo thought about it and did not hide anything, "I plan to establish a stronghold on the river bank first, and then gradually clear the surrounding forest, but I hope that you will allow me to recruit people in Savile Territory."
"Okay. In addition, I will support you with a group of soldiers. As for the supplies, I will ask Thain to prepare them for you. You can pick them up at any time when needed."
"Thank you, sir!"
Xia Duo was very surprised to get an extra group of soldiers, but he thought of another problem. If this problem is not solved, the development work will have setbacks.
"Sir, I wonder if the elf mage who attacked the apprentice in the Green Bead Forest is still there now?"
Although there has been no news of apprentices being attacked recently, the fact is that the apprentices did not participate in patrol missions, so naturally there was no news of being attacked.
And if we only rely on ordinary people to develop, regardless of the efficiency, he will not be at ease just because he is not on site and cannot grasp the situation.
Therefore, we must find out the situation of the elf mages outside the town. If they are still targeting spellcasters, then Shado will not dare to go out.
Chateau's inquiry caused Epps' mood to turn sharply. This was not only a problem that Chateau had to face, but also a problem that the Savile Territory Development had to face.
In addition, there was Eberk's revelation that he was hit by an elf spell, which Epps could never let go of.
Therefore, he had already asked someone to contact the elves to find out the origin of the elven mage in the Green Pearl Forest. If he could make peace, he would try his best to make peace.
But no news has come back until now.
However, at yesterday's celebration, many archmages appeared at the same time. Coupled with the backgrounds of each archmage, Epps felt that the elves would not continue to guard outside.
But after all, Xia Duo is related to Niya reading [Scroll of Nese]. Epps did not simply use his own speculation to guarantee him, but said:
"The current situation is unclear. You can recruit manpower first, and I will inform you after I confirm the situation. Savile Territory is about to be developed, and I will not let anyone interfere with it, not even the elves!"
Xia Duo was a little disappointed when he didn't get the exact news, but the lord had already stated that he would solve the problem as soon as possible. Just like he said, Savile Territory also needs to be developed, and it is impossible to be wasted here by one or a few elf mages.
So Xia Duo could only nod his head to express his understanding, and then said goodbye and left.
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On the way back, Xia Duo was still thinking about his relationship with the Mage Tower, the lords, the Great Xia Territory and the Saville Territory, and unknowingly walked to Niya's door.
He was about to leave, but the door opened. Sha Duo looked over and saw that Niya was scolding Ganal with a sullen face!
"Ganaar, go back first!" Then, Niya's voice suddenly rose, "Xia Duo, come in!"
Chateau passed by Ganal, came to Niya, and respectfully shouted: "Teacher!"
He doesn't have to think about the distant relationship now. He really can't let go of this mentor, at least until he has achieved success.
"You - you did a good job this time!" Niya praised her rarely, and then asked: "Will you go back to Severdon with Archmage Greta next?"
Well--
Doesn't Niya know that he has made a deal with the lord and placed the pioneer land in the Green Pearl Forest?
Xia Duo could only say: "No, the lord has agreed to let me put the pioneer land in the Green Pearl Forest."
"How is this possible?" Niya showed a very surprised expression, "Isn't Her Royal Highness the Princess's development plan over there in Kangqi City? How could-"
Niya did not say anything else, but contacted her father in front of Xia Duo. After a conversation, Niya had a very complicated expression on her face. She looked at Xia Duo and finally said:
"Thank you."
"You're welcome. The Lord and I have a fair deal. If possible, I would rather not have this pioneer title."
In the first words, Xia Duo was indeed sincere, but in the second words, he seemed to be taking advantage and being good-natured.
Niya couldn't tell whether what Xia Duo said was true or false, but she was relieved when Xia Duo said this. What she was most worried about was that her father forced Xia Duo to trade.
If this is the case, she would rather not read the [Scroll of Nese]. Niya is also proud and thinks that her achievements will not be inferior to those of her ancestors.
"By the way, based on your performance in yesterday's competition, you don't need to learn elementary arcane geometry anymore. From now on, you can come over in the afternoon and I will teach you intermediate arcane geometry. I will still answer questions in the morning."
Upon hearing this, Xia Duo skipped the elementary level and studied the intermediate level. He was overjoyed that he finally didn't have to waste time. Moreover, Niya asked him to come over in the afternoon, and she already had the intention of starting a small stove.
How could he not be overjoyed!
"Thank you, mentor!" Xia Duo beamed with joy.
Niya waved her hand, "Okay, you can go back and go to the library to find "Intermediate Arcane Geometry" and learn it yourself first. I have already contacted Talling to grant you permission."
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After leaving Niya's residence, Xia Duo did not go to the library immediately. After all, it was not yet time for class, and he had more important things to do now——
Confirm the authenticity of the transaction with the lord!
The previous transaction did look like that, but it didn't work out. Xia Duo couldn't rest assured. To confirm whether it was true or false, he only needed to go back and look at the gold paper document.
Maybe the scepter will show up too.
Returning to his residence, Xia Duo immediately retrieved the gold-paper document. Although this thing was a magic item, its protective capabilities were very limited.
It can only be called flexible, much stronger than ordinary paper, but even if it is really made of steel or fine gold, how tough can such a thin piece of paper be?
Xia Duo was worried about keeping it on his body, so he temporarily kept it in his spell notebook. The scepter was not fragile, but the bright silver-white scepter was too ostentatious in his hand.
At this moment, Xia Duo desperately wished to have a storage device.
As for ordinary dimensional bags, they only cost a few thousand gold coins, and Xia Duo could afford it with a little scrap. However, dimensional bags are actually not very safe, and most owners only store some low-value items.
Really valuable items should either be stored in a safe place or carried with you, and generally not put into a dimensional bag.
As far as Xia Duo is concerned, what place is safer than the Mage Tower? And if the Mage Tower is no longer safe, he will not be safe anywhere he goes.
Taking out the gold-paper documents, I saw that Xia Duo's pioneering land was no longer unknown, but had become a "brave pioneering land".
With another gentle squeeze of the gold paper, the densely packed silver text on the paper was distorted, and all turned into the beautiful Elvish language, but it was much sparser.
Xia Duo found the elven text on it that read "Da Xia", which means "the land of brave pioneers". It seemed that the transaction was indeed successful.