"Our mole in Rusenia ought to make a move now. Spread the word: someone high-ranking in the Kingdom of Rusenia is colluding with the dwarves, betraying the interests of our human race."
Shelter VII issued the order sternly.
Clearly, such affairs had taken place more than once before. His extensive experience in political intrigue enabled him to make the decision adeptly.
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In Canglan City, after a brief renovation, the continent's second Arcane Academy - dedicated to the "pursuit of truth" - began recruiting students.
The campus site was contributed by the Flowing Wind family. It was originally their residence in the capital, but as their family declined, maintaining such a mansion became too conspicuous.
Under normal circumstances, it would be sold to emerging nobility. However, Duke Liufeng is no simple character; though he was a novice in battle, he proved his acumen in the political arena.
