Chapter 2184 Magic Is Not Sacred
Although Badigal respects Ms. Mystery enough, he cannot be called a believer at all. He has only studied magic intensively and has made extraordinary achievements in his field of expertise.
That's why we value this field, that is, magic, so much that we often look at non-mage groups with colored glasses.
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But Xia Duo didn't do this. He was a monk halfway when he came into contact with magic. He didn't have such narrow ideas as Badigal. After the other party calmed down a little, he began to refute:
"Magic has never been sacred. Magic is just one of the ways for intelligent creatures to understand the truth, or just a tool. Otherwise, there would be no need to distinguish between the Nese magic system and the Elf magic system.
“Precisely because tools have different suitability for different users, we will choose the most suitable tools according to our actual situation.
"I just mentioned that my territory has accepted a Langas tribe. The teenagers in that tribe are no different from ordinary Nese teenagers. They can also receive magic enlightenment and become mages."
"You actually trained Langas people to become mages? How on earth did you do it?" Badigal could hardly believe his ears.
Because in the past, Nese mages have tried to accept Langas apprentices, but the results were often unsatisfactory. Those Langas who accepted mage apprenticeship training either could not learn magic, or they eventually chose to become shamans. .
Regarding Badigal's surprise and confusion, Shado felt that there was probably no one in Netheril who was more qualified to answer than him. This question was actually very simple -
The Netherese of the past never viewed the Langas as equals.
There is a similar legend in the Greyhawk tribe, saying that a certain Langasi entered Netheril and ended up either being ostracized in various ways or being made into a slave. In short, it would not have a good outcome.
The actual situation that Chateau knew was that the Langas people worshiped their ancestors and nature, and based on this, they formed a primitive shamanic culture.
The Nese people respect and miss their ancestors, but do not worship them. They do not worship nature, but show more desire to conquer.
The group of mages who are known as erudite people naturally understand the general common sense of shamanic culture. They scorn this primitive culture, but they do not expect that it is this attitude that touches the most sensitive place of the Langas people.
Even if one learns Nese magic, no one will feel honored. They will only feel that it is a humiliating feeling similar to being raped (faith).
However, the power of the Nese people is an irrefutable fact. In this case, the Langas people can only insist on their original beliefs more and more to resist the mental bullying of the Nese people.
And how did Xia Duo do it?
From the first remnants of the Kabu who came to the Great Xia Territory, Xia Duo treated them and other territorial residents equally. Later, he respected each other's traditions and allowed them to retain shamanic culture and even primitive witchcraft.
As for the later New Nature Concept, although most of the ideas came from Chateau himself, in a sense, it can actually be seen as the localization and modernization of Langas nature worship.
Until the arrival of the Gray Eagle tribe later, the new natural concept also played a considerable pacifying role.
As the saying goes, "A person's heart is revealed over time." A person may be able to pretend for a while, but if he keeps pretending, he may actually be considered to be who he pretends to be.
It has been four or five years since the remnants of the Kabu tribe arrived in the Daxia Territory. They should have learned everything they need to know. It can be said that the people of the Kabu tribe have completely integrated into the Daxia Territory.
If it weren't for them, the Great Xia Kingdom would not be able to take down a complete tribe as large as the Gray Eagle Tribe in a matter of years or even decades.
It can be said that Xia Duo's biggest trump card for ordinary people is not super magic, but a heart that treats people equally. Correspondingly, when he wins the trust and respect of the Langas people, everything about him can be It was accepted and respected by the Langas people, which of course included the Nese magic that might not be accepted by another person.
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Sha Duo told Badigal what he had done, especially his mentality, and his expression changed again and again, and finally he sighed:
"I can't do it like you, but if the Langas people can really integrate into the Nese system, I'm willing to give it a try."
"Definitely!"
Xia Duo said with great certainty, and at the same time added in his heart - it is not necessary to integrate into my Daxia order and the Nese system.
In fact, he hopes that the Langas people can awaken their national consciousness. If a unique culture can develop stably for a long time, it will be a good incentive for the Daxia order, as well as an object of learning and exchange.
But unfortunately, the external environment at this time no longer allows the Langas to continue to wander outside the Northland Alliance order. Territory demarcation will involve all forces within the Northland, even those completely separated Langas. The Sri Lankan tribe is no exception.
Even if Netheril doesn't do anything to them, the elves may not be willing to let them go.
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"In this case -" Badigal said sadly, not knowing what he thought of, "then give the Langas a chance!"
"You won't regret your choice today, I promise!" Sha Duo made his promise with confidence.
He has confidence in the Great Xia Territory and the future magic civilization. He believes that under his guidance, the future will definitely progress more and more, and he will fully affirm today's decision.
"hope so!"
Badigal is not as optimistic as Sha Duo. He is actually taking a lot of risks now because he has not yet had time to discuss this matter with the other controllers of the Seven Towers, but he is still confident of convincing others.
"Congratulations! Lord Shado, your goal is almost achieved!"
"hehe."
Xia Duo laughed twice and said nothing else, "Those who know me say I am worried, and those who don't know me say what I want." This was probably the truest portrayal of his heart at this moment.
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On the afternoon of the day when the talks with Badigal ended, Shado received a notice from the Northland Alliance. The alliance meeting would be held in the Covenant Hall two days later.
Without the delegation membership obtained from Badigal, he could only watch, but would not be able to attend and have the opportunity to speak.
If Badigal hadn't given him identity documents, he most likely wouldn't have even attended. The person on the stage was making a speech while the real protagonist was sitting in the audience. The scene would have been as embarrassing as it was Awkward.
Of course, the Seven Towers would also be embarrassed.