Chapter 467: Politics and Privilege

The unsinkable boat moves very smoothly on the surface of the sea, with no signs except for some splashes. Coupled with the beautiful scenery of the sea and sky, it is difficult for passengers to notice that they are moving. But now everyone can be sure that the stone boat has finally stopped completely.

"We have reached the destination of this trip, we are directly above the divided sea, and from here we can go down more than 30,000 meters to touch the bottom of the sea. The Dwarven King sent messengers to inform the attendees one by one. "There is still half a month before the start of the meeting, and we will rest and wait here. ”

In addition to bringing these words, the messenger also brought a roll of parchment on which the same thing was written in more than twenty languages, such as dwarven, lingua franca, dragon, elven, etc. William called it a "map legend," and Siegel jokingly called it a "world instruction manual." ”

In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings during meetings, the dwarves recommend that you name the world in a gentler way. Although the New World and the Old World have been said for many years, the West Continent and the East Continent will speak better, and the "Middle Sea" between the two continents has also become a "Divided Sea".

"Many sensitive places have not yet been touched, after all, the dwarves have not called all races. William tossed aside the "World Instruction Manual" and said to Siegel, "Orcs, trolls, mountain giants, centaurs, and bestiacs, I don't think the dwarves would be able to give them invitations." If you add them, the parchment would have to be three times as long as it is now. ”

"There is still half a month left, do you have any plans?" Siegel also threw the parchment aside, and with a wave of his hand, he teleported the dwarven messenger who was standing aside to the door. When William heard this, he became very alert, and his ears pricked up: "You must have something in mind. And it's an errand job. I'm also your senior!"

"It's fine. Then I'll go this time. Siegel shrugged: "Wouldn't you just stay on a ship that no longer moves for half a month?" I don't know how much I did when I was a sailor in the past. I'm not going to get irritated yet, but I'd love to go back to Myr City to see my family and eat some real food. ”

William turned his head and smiled, "Don't bother, I thought about going back to the Federation to see how their ship is doing." Although I didn't catch the ship when I came, I can't lose face when I go back. I have to supervise the chiefs of the various factions, and I can't just work but don't do anything!"

"Are you sure you're not too troublesome?"

"Isn't it just a matter of flapping my wings! I am no worse than a sailor like you in positioning myself on the sea! No problem. ”

"No, not to fly back, but to teleport back. Siegel shook his head: "I received a summons from Wilwood this morning, and it was sent through a supply ship hired by the dwarves. He said that the transcontinental chain teleportation array had been set up, and they needed the archmage to do the final inspection and verification to avoid mistakes. Although the feeling of knowing space spells after becoming an archmage is much higher than before, I think it's more like an honor. There's an island transit station about a thousand kilometers from here, and you can start from there to see the stability of the teleportation array. ”

William's eyes lit up and he rubbed his hands excitedly: "Siegel." I saw your design when I was in the Federation, and I've always wanted to try it. I'm going to take a run!"

Siegel knew this would be the outcome. He took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to William: "By the way, send a letter to my wife." ”

After William was gone, Siegel was completely idle. He went to talk to Evan every day, and the rest of the time he either meditated on spells or stared at the sea. It stands to reason that the sea is always the same, especially in the middle of the dividing sea, and there is no land in sight when you look around, only blue dominates the view. But Siegel had a feeling that he had been here, and he knew it very well.

Especially when he stood on the edge of the island, gazing quietly at the deep waters. Between the constantly swaying light and shadow, at the bottom of the 30,000 meters of water, which no living creature can reach, there is a huge attraction. The dwarves were familiar with the rocks and the earth, and they were convinced that this was the deepest part of the sea, and called it the "eye of the abyss". Legend has it that in the deepest part of this place, the gods left behind a heavy artifact that was enough to crush the earth, and no mortal creature could lift it, so it became deeper and deeper over time.

But Siegel felt that he had once channeled the Abyssal Sea Eye, the deepest part of the sea.

"What are you looking at, Siegel?" Evan paced, followed by the chief of the guard, Ka****. "It's said that the earl of Heim has a pair of sea legs, is that true?"

"Where did you hear this nonsense?" Siegel shook his head.

"I'm in the Old World...... When I was in the Eastern Continent, I heard a lot of rumors about you. People around me always seem to be interested in mentioning you to get my attention. Siegel, don't you still know who your parents are?"

Siegel shook his head. The only information he heard about his origins came from the Green Dragon, who said that he was nothing more than an entity produced by twenty-sided dice. If so, how much difference could there be between one's soul and a smart magic item? He didn't quite believe it, but the green dragon had also said that the twenty-faced dice had flown to the deepest part of the ocean and hid, right in the abyssal eye, and this location was indeed very attractive to Siegel. Siegel even had the illusion that his heart seemed to be back in Heim's territory, back at home.

"I've already started arranging for Heim's collar, and I'll propose to you when I get a reply. In this way, the two of us are brothers in law. ”

"Ha, it looks like you can't wait to become a marquis. Evan said, "I've already figured out the name of the little one when I mentioned this. I want to call him Aaron. If my brother ends up having no children, I want little Aaron to live with him for a while. ”

Siegel nodded and said, "That's fine." It's enviable that you can have a brother like that. ”

"yes, I can't stop thinking about him. Several times I imagined if the two of us were to switch over. I'm in his place. I'm afraid I can't do what he did. Relinquish the throne. ”

"You, if you're so weak that you can't even wield a long sword, you're going to kill yourself, and you're going to think about the throne. Siegel snorted. "But you also have to pay attention, soon this world will no longer be the world of swords, and the weapons of goblins will completely change our lives. ”

"I know. You taught all of us a good lesson that day, and even the High Priest of Aurora, whose expression remained unchanged, was so impressed that I could even see a little panic. It wasn't easy! You know what he told me afterwards? He said he was going to bathe for seven days and then report it to the Lord of the Dawn, and he said it would affect the temple's survival on earth. ”

"The attention of the gods may not necessarily be a good thing. Siegel looked out to sea, where ships appeared sporadically to bring in delegates to the dwarven council. It is said that the ship of the Elven King is already on its way, and it may arrive within a week. As soon as he arrived, the kings of the three races of humans, dwarves, and elves officially gathered. While this isn't fully representative of all the three races, such specifications can already shake the world.

But once the gods intervened, this specification was meaningless. The war of the elves was lost, and so was the war of the dwarves. Fortunately, the race gods of humanity either don't. Either hidden, in short, did not give orders arbitrarily. This is the only good news. But if the Dawn Temple continues to strengthen its cooperation with the royal family, and then the Lord of Dawn makes a will, will it also drag the Human Empire into the water?

"Evan, you are Your Majesty, you have to control everything. Siegel said, "Although intelligent magic weapons have their advantages, you prefer the long sword that Shun Ti Ti holds in your hands, don't you?"

"I see what you mean, I understand. Evan stood with Siegel on the edge of the island, and although he didn't say a word, it was worth a thousand words.

"Your Heim collar is thriving, and if there's anything good, don't forget me. The headquarters of the Mage Guild and the School City are both in the Eastern Continent, and it is impossible for me not to rely on them. But the Federation is not without opportunities, after all, most of them are humans, and they are also naturally close to my Star Kingdom. In the past, the Federation was in Waterdeep, which was a city of independent merchants who did not obey discipline, and the kingdom was not easy to say. But now the headquarters of the Federation is in Heim Territory, where the Royal Count of the Starry Kingdom is in charge. ”

"Strictly speaking, the Federation's headquarters is floating around on a magical spaceship. Siegel interjected.

"Before it floats away, let's get closer!" Evan stomped his foot anxiously, "Why can't you figure it out?" Send a mage or two to me, and I'll hire them as royal mages. This title was historically given to the Mage Guild, but was stripped of it all due to the mage lord's rebellion. The Ancestors strictly forbade the Wizards to confer this title on the Mage Guild again, and forbade the Mage Guild to participate in the rule of the kingdom. ”

"Then the Federation will do?" Siegel blinked.

"Alas...... Didn't the Mage Guild not recognize those agreements with the Federation, so don't admit it. In this way, the Federation has nothing to do with the Mage Association. Evan shook his head, and looked a little hateful: "The association can separate a school city and get close to the royal family in circles, but your association has a natural advantage and will not use it!

Looking at Evan's anxious expression, Siegel shook his head with a wry smile. He had always left these political twists and turns to Janet to think about, and he concentrated on studying spells. As a lord, he really isn't very good, he can only be said to be barely qualified.

But then again, Evan also returned to the Old World, dealing with the nobles who supported him, and slowly understood these things. That's why Aaron asked him that question, "Are you ready now?"

The Mage Lord thought for a while, and finally made up his mind: "Evan, Your Majesty, I have to ask you for a privilege. ”

Evan smiled, patted Siegel on the shoulder, and said, "What do you want, say it!"

"I'm a mage and a lord at the same time, and I'm worried about the Federation and the Heim Lord, and now there's a lot more goblin stuff. I'm in the New World, you're in the Old World, so I'm looking at both sides at the same time - I'm too good to be separated. I hope that the Starry Crown will approve the establishment of a small council of representatives in Heim Territory to help me with my day-to-day affairs. ”

"The royal lord must personally manage the territory, this restricts you, right?" Evan thought for a moment, and then nodded: "There is only one condition, the person who enters the council of the deputy, cannot be a mage, cannot be a lord, cannot be more than five people, and must exist for the reason of teaching the heir how to rule, what do you think?"

Anyway, when Siegel didn't do anything, Heim was nominally ruled by Isaac, so there was nothing wrong with that. He nodded, and he could finally find someone to take the blame for himβ€”though that's what he'd always done. (To be continued.) )