Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 820: Abducting the Spiritual Tower

archaeologist……

Aleister actually knew one.

That is Avalon's most authoritative historian, Professor Budd, the college mentor of Aiwass and Lily.

There are not many archaeologists in Xingti itself - even the fewest among the lands split from the Herasil Empire.

The original inhabitants of Avalon Island were giants, and there was nothing worth archaeologically studying. However, the archaeological development of Avalon was much better than that of Star Antimony.

One of the important reasons is that the Xingtan people are too particular about "practicality" - just like the Xingtan alchemy they inherited.

A great artist is most likely a high-level transcendent in the path of beauty; a great mathematician is likely to be a favorite of the God of Geometry, and a great sage in the field of speculation and philosophy will also be favored by great philosophers.

Not to mention theology, alchemy, astrology, rituals and other mysterious knowledge that are originally linked to extraordinary skills, which themselves mean power. Balancers who specialize in plant knowledge are called "botanists", those who specialize in animal knowledge can become "hunters", and even if they only have enough understanding of law and politics, they can become a lawyer.

But history is different.

This should originally belong to the "rubbing" field of Lingbo Tiansi, or the "preservation" concept of amber... However, the skills extended from these two fields are called necromancy and preservation respectively.

In other words, even if an archaeologist becomes the best in the world, he will not gain any extraordinary abilities.

Ordinary people are not like Aiwas and Aleister, who can gain "experience" by killing strong people. For ordinary people to improve their career level, it basically comes from their own practice of Taoism, a lot of reading and learning, or great achievements based on their own Taoism. No matter which method is used, it takes a lot of energy and time.

——If that’s the case, then what’s the point of spending so much time studying history?
On a planet full of extraordinary people, this means that they will become the "weak ones".

And they could have become "strong".

But the archaeology of this world is extremely important——

The human history of this world is too short compared to the world civilization. Many ancestors had already gradually developed from the primitive tribes and created many civilizations before the birth of humans. Until the hundreds of beasts created by the beast master - these new races with large numbers, slightly weaker individual abilities but strong reproductive ability, gradually eliminated these ancient races with a generally small population with their extremely fast growth and development speed.

"Scientific and technological development depends on archaeology" is not a joke in this world. Even immortal elves attach great importance to archaeology.

At least in the field of mystical skills, it is normal for the inheritance of power to be lost.

In the case of a small population, this inheritance model of teachers leading students and deteriorating from generation to generation... only a natural disaster or a war is enough to destroy most inheritances. In this era, there is not even the technology to mass-produce purple equipment. Most of the existing purple equipment today comes from ruins excavation - whether it is the blessing of the apostles or ancient craftsmanship, things must be dug out from the ruins.

Humankind has only been around for 2,000 years, and this level of history has no cultural heritage to speak of. The extraordinary powers developed from scratch are naturally inferior to those of our ancestors who have existed for more than 10,000 years.

Occupations, skills, equipment, technology... these things rely to a large extent on archaeological discoveries.

In a sense, archaeology in this world is equivalent to the "life profession" such as refining weapons or alchemy in the fantasy and fairy world. Although it lacks combat power, it has a high status.

Professor Bard was not an extraordinary person, but he could talk directly with the Queen. He could even chat and laugh with big figures like the Grand Arbitrator and Bishop Mathers. He also knew many ministers of high status, and his opinions could even interfere with these people - this was enough to show his status.

So the Xingti people developed another idea.

That is to directly invite archaeologists to come here to conduct archaeological research.

They don't train archaeologists themselves, but they will periodically open up ruins within their territory, and even take the initiative to pay for archaeologists from other places or even foreign countries to come here to do archaeology. They only need to submit reports when entering and leaving the ruins, and it won't be considered theft. After they finish their exams, they can directly purchase or even buy out their excavation and research results.

Anyway, Xingti is powerful enough and generous with the money, so there is no need to worry that they will not sell.

Relying on the power and wealth of Xingti, this trading model has continued for a long time.

Much of the inspiration for alchemy today comes from the "ancient prototypes" corresponding to these technologies.

The ancients had already developed them using another technical direction, but the Xingti people just optimized and modernized them.

Another model is "sponsoring archaeology".

In fact, the sponsor is particularly interested in something in a certain ruins - such as a certain technology, an antique, or a knowledge heritage. But they don't know where it is, so they will pay to hire an archaeological team to come here for archaeological excavation. Except for the things they want most, which will be taken away by the sponsor, the rest that can be taken back belongs to the archaeological team's own gains.

They can take other harvests back with them, but they may be intercepted and bought along the way.

Sponsors can also take their research reports and continue to provide sponsorship fees to invite other teams to continue excavating the ruins. Of course, if the team is wiped out in the ruins, it has nothing to do with the sponsor. At most, the sponsor will need to raise the price further next time.

Master Chongbo should belong to the latter.

Although he is at least 500 years old, he obviously knows nothing about the history of 2,000 years ago. In this case, it is better to ask a professional guide to show you around.

"The name of the 'Master of Amber' is Albrecht Dürer." Adolf, the Dark One, saw that Aleister was somewhat interested, so he directly gave more detailed information: "He is now in Narcissus Territory, and he should continue to recruit archaeologists until next month. If you have a reliable candidate, you can bring him to see.

"Of course... maybe soon, that land can be called the 'Daffodil Principality'.

“Now that Valentine VII is dead, Pomponazzi, who killed him, is also dead… Once this news reaches the front line, the morale of the Black Eagle Legion will probably collapse.

"Add to that the heavy snow that fell during the winter when Si was promoted, and I don't think we can fight.

"After the Narcissus Principality splits itself off, the next one will be the Black Eagle Principality - a former principality that was also swallowed up by the Stars less than 50 years ago, and it has the largest number of Stars and the highest-level army. If the Black Eagles see the Narcissus people re-establishing their country, they will probably not be able to settle down."

"The Ziggurat is not going to join the war?"

Aleister smiled and said, "I remember... the psychic tower and the military were cooperating."

"You mean Odwal Raxmi?"

The Black Phase directly mentioned Professor Laxmi's name: "His cooperation with Leipzig is also within my expectations. This was nothing before. Pomponazzi is a person who can't calm down... He has a strong desire for control. If there is no one in the Spiritual Tower, he will probably be so anxious that he jumps up and down.

"And now, Pomponazzi is dead... Not only that, the one who was promoted to the throne, Valentine VIII, was not recognized by me and the principal at all. He is not a monarch recognized by us, so there is no need for the Ziggurat to serve them anymore."

What this means is that the Ziggurat intends to withdraw the Undead Legion from the front line and bring them back to the Ziggurat.

Once this important auxiliary force is lost, the casualty ratio in the battle between Black Hawk's soldiers and Narcissus's mages will increase significantly.

- Although the Ziggurat had no ambitions at all, with the deaths of Valentine VII and Pomponazzi, no one could shake the Ziggurat's determination to lie low and let things go.

That was an iron determination. Aleister had no doubt about it.

"I do have an idea."

Aleister smiled and asked, "Since the Ziggurat is not going to serve Valentine VIII...what if I invite you all to Avalon?"

"I think... it's not necessary."

Adolf didn't even think about it and declined politely, "It's too much trouble. Anyway, Xingti shouldn't cause any more trouble. We can finally have a few decades of peace."

"Not necessarily."

Aleister said meaningfully.

Albert was stunned when he saw Aleister's reaction.

He remembered the conversation between him and Count Leipzig, so he blurted out, "Is it that... Tail Ring Ceremony?"

"Yes, there is something wrong with that ritual."

Aleister stopped looking at Adolf and turned to look at Albert: “You are the next Black Prime Minister, right?
"In that case...if the Dark Phase is you, would you like to move to Avalon?"

"Is this what you want?"

Albert confirmed.

"It's my request."

Aleister confirmed.

"Then I agree."

Albert agreed without hesitation: “If I can inherit the position of vice-president, I will be responsible for persuading the principal to open the psychic tower to Avalon.

"It should be much quieter in Avalon than in Star Antimony!"

He had obviously been looking forward to it for a long time.

Dark Adolf sighed helplessly and covered his forehead with his hand.

You should bargain a little, kid...

(End of this chapter)