"Your Highness, if we continue to fight for the Green Field Plane, it will inevitably lead to war. Why can't we take a step back? When we become stronger, what we lose now can be regained in the future!"
This is what Harris really thinks. He is deeply aware of the war potential of the elves, if it were not for those immortal species who are too precious about their lives, and the difference in the concept of time between the two sides.
It would have been impossible for humans to allow Netheril to develop into this state right on their doorstep.
In addition, once a war breaks out, you will have to face a more serious problem, and that is the Elf Lord!
Although he is unwilling to admit it, Harris knows one thing very well. The Elf Lord has the ability and determination to actively intervene in mortal disputes.
When it comes to gods, people have to be more cautious. In the past, the main elven god may not have chosen to attack Netheril directly out of respect or fear for the Lord of Glory.
But once a large-scale war breaks out, who can guarantee that the other side will not take action?
At least the Lord of Glory has not shown any intention to actively interfere in the mortal world.
What a difficult decision it is to let mortals fight against gods!
However, although Harris is a little pessimistic about Netheril's current situation, he is very optimistic about the future. As a Grand Arcanist, he deeply understands that magic can allow mortals to gain extraordinary power.
It is not possible to use mortals to fight gods now simply because the development of magic has not yet reached that stage. Once it reaches that point, it may not be impossible for mortals to kill gods.
Of course, whether mortals at that time could still be called "mortals" is another matter.
In short, Hareth disapproves of starting a war with Cormanthor now, as this will greatly affect the normal development trajectory of Netheril.
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Faced with Harris's firm opposition, Shia was about to retort when Hadrian from Janik Tower suddenly spoke in a very sharp tone:
"What you lose now, can you get back in the future? Then how do you know you won't lose everything before you gain enough power to get everything back?"
"And if you give in step by step, how can you guarantee that Comanso will be satisfied and won't push forward step by step?
"Past history has told us that what you give in exchange for is not respect and timely retaliation, but more and more greed. Is this result really what you want?"
Hadrian's words made Harris feel a little silent. He knew that he could not answer these questions. At this time, Badigal, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke:
"Well said! Rather than being driven step by step by them to the point of being unable to resist, it is better to kill them when you can resist. I don't believe that the elves are not afraid of death! If they die to a certain extent, they will definitely
We have to compromise! In addition to safeguarding our interests, we also won our dignity!"
Between dying with pride and dignity, and living in shame and humility, Badigal will undoubtedly choose the former. He really can't imagine what it will be like the day he loses his pride!
And his words also aroused everyone's desire for dignity. There is no doubt that the Grand Arcanist is extremely noble in Netheril, but in the eyes of the elves, even if he has power similar to that of a High Mage, he still manipulates magic.
Barbarian image.
The superficial respect may be just to set off the elf's nobility, elegance and civilized posture, but once interests are involved, the superficial disguise will be torn apart in an instant without any hesitation.
What is true respect? Between countries and races, there is only one true respect, that is strength, and victorious battles forged with blood and fire!
As for the kind of respect that stems from personal morality, the great arcane masters do not deny this, but it seems much weaker and smaller among countries, civilizations and races.
"you--"
Harris' expression changed several times, but in the end he didn't say any more objections. In fact, he was mentally longing for such a vigorous battle and even a war for dignity.
It's just that Netheril must also have an opponent, a conservative, a guardian who can bring everyone's increasingly fanatical will back to reason at any time.
However, at this point in the meeting, Harris also knew that it was almost over. The seven great arcanists of the Seven Towers, Shia, Badigal and Hadrian, undoubtedly supported this plane conflict.
Even war.
Randall, on the other hand, has always had a calm personality, focusing almost all his attention on the field of magic, and rarely disagrees with other people's decisions.
Horn seemed to be at odds with Badigal from time to time, but it was mostly due to personal grudges. The reason was just because Horn hooked up with two of Badigal's apprentices.
However, when it comes to official matters involving the Seven Towers and even Netheril, these two seemingly irreconcilable people can often come together.
Although Horn has not expressed his position yet, Harris, who is familiar with Horn's character, knows that if Horn wanted to object, he would have jumped out to accuse Badigal. Now he has not. This is already a default attitude.
Already.
Among the seven people, four supported it, one was neutral, and the last two, besides himself, were Pastoro from the Nasif Tower.
Thinking of this, Harris glanced at Pastor who was thoughtfully thinking, and already had the answer in his heart.
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Then, as Harris expected, after provoking Badigal, Horn finally agreed with Badigal's point of view and made it clear that he was willing to participate in the war between the Green Pearl Plane and Cormanthor.
Although Pastoro did not express his willingness to directly participate, he also expressed his willingness to provide material support on behalf of the Nasif Tower, specifically for the fight against the Cormanthor elves.
As for Harris, now that the resolution has been reached, he also stated that he will provide a batch of supplies, with the quantity based on the Nasif Tower and the Morien Tower.
Of course, whether it is sending people or supplies, Gustav Tower will ultimately have to foot the bill. Everyone knows this. After all, the Green Field belongs to his family and is not shared equally by everyone.
If it were divided equally among everyone, then this meeting might be a different scene!
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Seeing that everyone reached a consensus, Shia finally concluded, "In this case, this matter has been decided. Finally, I have one more thing to tell you!"
"What's the matter?" Badigal immediately asked with concern.
Shia glanced at Badigal and knew that the other party was eager to return her favor, but his help was really indispensable in this matter.
"The consecration of the statue is about to be completed!"
As soon as Shia finished speaking, the secret room suddenly fell into a strange silence. After a long time, there was a sound of rapid breathing, but it was Randall who had rarely spoken before:
"Your Highness Princess, are you saying that the consecration of your faith statue is almost completed?"
"Yes." Siya nodded.
"Then, that-"
Randall didn't say the next words, but everyone else knew what he wanted to say——