Standing in the familiar throne hall, Arthas couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

In his memory, he stood in this hall very few times. Moreover, each time is not a good memory worth mentioning - either the orcs have invaded, or they have killed their own father.

Alsace felt that it was definitely a terrible place, at least for himself. But now, when the future was still in the void, he could only stand in this very nasty place, and accept the onlookers of his father, Uther, and ambassadors from various countries.

"My son, you make me proud."

Unlike the stern father who can be portrayed on a daily basis, the wrinkles on Terenus's smiling face are much deeper, and Uther on the side also shrugs his shoulders in a rare way, which is the complete opposite of the usual strict and serious look. On the surrounding high platform, the ambassadors of various countries who had already separated from Lordaeron were also smiling, and a cheerful atmosphere spread throughout the throne hall, and there was no trace of each other's dirty and fighting on weekdays.

The reason for this is also very simple, after thousands of years, human beings have finally lifted their jaws to the sky and the elves have been ruthless. Although the main force is not human itself, this does not prevent the big guys from boosting racial pride.

"It's boring......"

Standing in the middle of the field with a smile, Arthas only had a sneer in his heart. Although the memories of the two lives do not give Arthas great power, the knowledge is enough to make Arthas understand what the real enemy is. In his opinion, these people in front of him are happy to do this for such a trivial matter as a pit elf, which is simply synonymous with stupidity and short-sightedness. I didn't taunt them directly, but I really had to thank Uther for his guidance and his father's example.

Besides, who told you that I pit elves for you people to find some self-esteem?

"Father," Arthas said, "in fact, I have a plan that I hope will be able to get your approval. ”

"Oh?" Terenus said, "What plan? ”

"The civil war in the Elven Kingdom has taught me that ascending to the throne through the nobility of blood, although necessary, does not prove that this successor is a good king." Arthas said, "The rule of a nation is obviously not determined by the nobility of the bloodline, or by the level of an individual's ability to cast spells or fight. Therefore, I felt that I needed a chance to exercise. ”

"You want a fief?"

"No, that doesn't make sense, after all, a fief and a country are two different things," Arthas said, "and I want to be able to work with a lord whom my father trusts to understand what true governance looks like." ”

"Oh Roar ......"

Terenus looked at the sixteen-year-old child in front of him, his wise eyes glint with surprise. This kid really always brings him infinite surprises, it seems that he was wrong to treat him as a child before.

"Interesting, Arthas," said Terenus, "which, then, do you have a crush?" ”

"Lord of the Valley of the Hearth, of course," Arthas said, "Tirio Fortin. ”

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"Why did you choose Fireplace Valley?"

At tea time, Isney looked at Lulu, who had been talking many times, and decided to start the conversation by herself.

"Tirio Ferding was one of my teachers, and choosing him wouldn't arouse suspicion among the other nobles, and the location of the Valley of the Hearths was relatively enclosed, relatively simple, and easier for novices to get used to how to manage people," Arthas said, "and by all accounts, it's a good choice, isn't it?" ”

"Sounds like that."

It means that it is not like that at all.

"Esney, how did you learn the art of turning corners and speaking lately," Arthas smiled wryly, "Alright, Esney, how to block out our voices." ”

Esney snapped his fingers, and then, the world around the three of them became extremely quiet in an instant, and all sounds from the outside world were isolated, naturally, and vice versa.

"That's fine," Arthas said, "Isni, remember what I told you before I got to the capital?" ”

"Lulu's dream and the Expeditionary Force?"

Esney looked at Lulu, who was a little surprised, and reached over to hold the other's hand, squeezing it gently.

"If Your Highness is worried that Lulu will be targeted because of this information," said Esni as if to explain it to Lulu, "I have kept it a secret. ”

"But at least there is no need to keep it secret between the three of us," Arthas, who noticed that he seemed to have accidentally broken Lulu's heart just now, reached out and took Lulu's other hand, "and the reason why I chose Hearthvale this time also has something to do with Lulu's dream." ”

"Huh?" A red-faced Lulu looked up.

"Demons," Arthas said, "the demons in Lulu's dreams are the real reason I chose Hearthvale. ”

"If that's the case, the Dome of Light that Lulu depicts can't stop the demonic power, the Valley of the Hearth...... It doesn't seem like anything better either. ”

"That's right, so I'm not thinking about doing anything with the Hearthvae alone, but the Hearthvale is a necessity for my plans," Arthas said, "Lulu, you think, the Draenei...... It's those blue people, how is their strength compared to humans and elves? ”

"It's powerful," Lulu thought for a moment, "whether it's personal strength or skill. ”

"But those Draenei are no match for the demons, for the demons are more powerful and technologically advanced," Arthas said, "What if one day those demons come to us, to Azeroth, Lordaeron, and Quel'Thalas?" What are we going to do? ”

"But His Highness was just saying that a much more advanced and powerful person like the Draenei is no match for the Demons," Esney muttered, "Is one Hearthvale really enough?" ”

"The Valley of the Hearth, it's just the beginning," Arthas said, "a Valley of the Hearth can't do anything, Arthas, Tirio can't do anything, but with the Valley of the Hearth, with Tirio Fortin, then all of Azeroth will know that we have greater potential, and we can do it in search of greater power." Such a belief is actually more important than the power itself. ”

"Is it like what the Sunseekers did back then?" Lulu said, "When the elves were crazy because of the inexplicable whispers, it was the Sunchaser himself who staged a scene of cursed madness and resurgence, which re-boosted the morale of the elves, and then the victory against the trolls and the establishment of Quel'Thalas." ”

"Something like that," Arthas nodded, agreeing ambiguously with Lulu's opinion, "So, the next action in Hearthdale is very necessary, especially for my plans. ”

"Well, in that case, I'll understand," Esney's expression was clearly still skeptical, "Since Your Highness said so, then what I need to do next, please give me instructions." ”

"Follow me to convince Old Man Fordin," said Arthas, "that is probably it." ”

"Convince Fordin?" Esney's eyes widened at this, "This is a terrible task. ”

Tirio Fortin, one of the first paladins of the Silver Hand, a nobleman of the kingdom and a hero of the Second War. Fording is more famous for his temper than his strength - he is a very stubborn fellow. Obsessed with glory, loyalty, and rejection of any form of persuasion.

"Fordin is a man worthy of respect, because he believes in himself, not in the words of others," Arthas said, "not in arrogance or conceit, but in that he has found 'himself,' and in that respect alone, no one can compare to him." ”

"And you still say convince Fordin?"

"Persuasion doesn't have to be spoken," laughed Arthas, "and even if you say it, it is more important than what is happening in front of you. ”

"Oh?" Esnie glanced at Arthas suspiciously, "Your Highness has apparently come up with some strange plan again, and I just hope that you will be a little more restrained than when you were in Alterac." ”

"No, no, no, no, what is your impression of me," Arthas shook his head, "I just want to be a good person, is it that hard?" ”

"Poof...... Lulu couldn't hold back and laughed.

"Your Highness, a few years ago, you didn't have anything to do with the word good guy," Esney sighed as he looked at Arthas, "besides, Your Highness had better be more restrained when facing Fordin, I don't think that old man would like a flamboyant guy." ”

"It's okay, you just like it."

Arthas didn't care, then closed the book in his hand, got up and left. Only the two girls sat and looked at each other, and then laughed at the same time.

"Every time at this time, I feel that Your Highness is a terrible person," after laughing, Esney looked at Lulu's shy expression and sighed sincerely, "Otherwise, the lovely Teacher Lulu would not have fallen so easily." ”

"Because that's Arthas," Lulu shook Isnny's hand back, "isn't that the case for Esney?" ”

Esney was stunned for a moment, then asked with a calm face, "Why do you say that?" ”

"Because I'm a girl, too, I can see the hidden heart behind this expression," Lulu bent down and leaned into Esney's arms, "Esney, you, you like Arthas, too, don't you?" ”

Esney's hand stiffened in mid-air, and after a few seconds, he pressed it against Lulu's hair in the same position, gently combing the long, straight silk.

"Well, that's enough," Lulu gently closed her eyes, feeling the temperature on the back of Esney's hand, "Esney, right now, I don't know what my feelings are......"

"Why do you say that?" Hearing Lulu's words, Esney looked down in some surprise, but only saw Lulu's sleeping face, "...... Good night. ”

Then, the light of the Holy Light appeared in the palm of Isni's hand, and the new day of healing began on time, as usual.