strokinit Chapter 294: You are Born for This - I
Chapter 294: You are Born for This - I
Yuktreshil, the Etheric Academy's headquarter.
During this tumultuous period in the imperial capital, the grand sorcerer's tower seemed to be teeming with activity.
The legacy of the Duke of Luminaris and the Luminaris family, preserved for three centuries... was coveted even by the affluent Alchemy Association, not to mention the myriad of enigmatic figures within the Tower of Babel and beyond.
In this affair, due to the Duke's "oversight," the Etheric Academy, now controlling nearly all of the Duke's inheritance, found themselves in a position where the assets were not easily divided.
The Etheric Academy held the most direct claim, but the other two grand dukes from the southern territories, eager to carve up the Luminaris estate, were not to be underestimated.
The Alchemy Association unearthed a substantial debt, ready to exploit the chaos for profit, while the mercenary group, the Zero Explorers, embodied the spirit of dedicated troublemakers, pledging allegiance to the highest bidder.
Amidst this, internal factional struggles within the Etheric Academy were evident, signaling their desperation.
Thus, it was unsurprising that some were so anxious to curry favor with Ansel of Hydral that they would even bow to the Tower of Babel.
"So, among these three, which one has the lady chosen?"
Ravenna, with her hands tucked into her lab coat, walked alongside Ronger, followed by a group of excited scholars from the Tower of Babel.
"The Phase Traveller, Barnes Catena."
"...Him? I thought you would choose the Duke of Magus Primus."
The fertile southern territories were governed by four superior beings. Among them, the smallest yet most prosperous and idyllic domain within the empire belonged to Hydral, while the other territories were divided among the Dukes of Luminaris, Arboro, and Magus Primus.
With the Duke of Luminaris deceased, the Dukes of Arboro and Magus Primus were naturally locked in fierce competition. However, The Duke of Arboro's stance was not as straightforward as that of the Duke of Magus Primus, who was one of the nine supreme seats of the Etheric Academy, while Arboro is from Alchemy Association.
"Have you ever considered the issue from a contrary perspective?"
"Madam."
Ravenna's gaze sharpened slightly, "Is that truly your only thought?"
Ronger was taken aback, then laughed involuntarily, "What other reason could there be? Am I acquainted with the Phase Traveller?"
She noticed Ravenna's peculiarity. After laughing, she asked quite seriously, "Or do you think there's a problem, Ravenna?"
"...No, I just feel that your thoughts have changed too quickly. This morning, you didn't think this way."
"Oh, that..." The dignified and elegant lady seemed thoughtful, "This morning, while preparing lecture materials, I had a chat with a young man. His thoughts were similar, and I suppose I was inspired by him."
Ravenna paused slightly, but it was only for a moment, and she didn't show any unusual reaction.
"That young man, is he your assistant, or..."
"No, it was just a casual conversation when he passed by. He's probably a newcomer who hasn't been with us for long." Ronger chuckled.
By now, Ravenna had understood.
Without a doubt, this was the doing of the mysterious chess player who hadn't "shown up" for a long time.
Some factions within the Etheric Academy were trying to bow to the Tower of Babel to win over Ansel.Ansel knew she wouldn't miss such an opportunity to significantly elevate the status of the Tower of Babel, so she had already set a price, waiting for her to pay.
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