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"Alas, it's a time of great troubles."
"Lord Bai, I fear the return from this journey may be indefinitely delayed." Inside a huge ship sailing on the Ice Ocean, an official in a crimson robe spoke with a tone of helplessness.
"Lord Bai's lessons are correct, it's just... sigh." Zhao Jian'an's tone carried a note of helplessness as well.
"Jian'an, how can you say such things when you're an official of the Fourth Grade?" The old man in a purple robe lazily popped a grape into his mouth.
"But if this diplomatic mission goes well and secures an alliance with the magicians of this Demon Soil for our Great Nether Dynasty, this achievement will be enough for you to turn your fortunes around. When the time comes, I shall recommend you for the Cabinet, and exchanging your crimson for a purple robe could easily be within reach."