It was already five days later when Vanessa rushed back to Anaheim City, and there were several spies who had returned before her, but none of them had passed through almost the entire undead army like her, joined Uther's forces, and passed back the news, but it was precisely because of this first-hand news that the high-ups of Anaheim City felt the collapse of their faith.

Uther was killed in battle, Gavinrad was killed in battle, Alfred was killed in battle, plus Garrissus and Rivendell before, it can be said that the old paladins are still left with Alessandros who is still in Ironforge and Dassaulthan who carried out the cleanup operation in Stratholme, and the life and death of second-tier paladins like Tairosus are still unknown.

After all, Vanessa also risked her ability to scout the battlefield situation as close as possible, and after so many big people died in battle, those second-tier paladins have no ability to make waves anymore for the time being, they even have problems with self-preservation, if it weren't for Arthas's rush to complete the first mission of Naozu, I'm afraid the Knights of the Silver Hand would have become a historical term by now. Although according to the "history" known to Adlan, such as Erigor and Taiross, who are the pillars of the paladins "in the future", are still alive, but with his intervention, he really can't guarantee it, after all, even Marshal Garissus died in advance, and the level of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse this time is a bit too high......

With the fall of the star, the destruction of more than half of the paladins of the Knights of the Silver Hand, and the collapse of the largest human legion in the East Lordaeron region, the remaining troops retreated into the Hand of Tyr and the Chapel of Light's Wish under the leadership of some people with a big picture.

However, in the eyes of outsiders, Lordaeron, who has become like this, can basically be regarded as a dead country, two-thirds of the land has been lost, the country has been destroyed, the king has been killed, and the heir is only one who went south to the Stormwind Kingdom to seek refuge and help, and the most important military force is almost wiped out, and the "wandering stragglers" in various places are divided by the army of the undead, and they can't set off too much storm......

In the castle of Anaheim, the atmosphere in the council chamber was a little solemn, and although Adelan knew that this would happen, he was still very aggrieved and sad after he confirmed that he was powerless to change.

"Well, now is not the time to be sad, we should think about how not to let this appalling news affect the normal order in the city. As the principal, Edlan still has to adjust his mentality as soon as possible, and don't worry about the things that have happened that he is unable to change, he still has a future, and he can still accumulate strength to change the future.

"Yes, my lord, but to be honest, I don't think we can shake any of the undead until we have effective reinforcements. So, my suggestion is to keep our backs to the Monastery of the Light, and we have to keep this place. ”

"Well, I agree with that, the undead army in the Tirisfal Glade doesn't seem to be strong at the moment, we can use this time to strengthen ourselves as much as possible, and I've asked those old guys to adapt to it with new recruits, and I believe that it won't be long before we get another batch of good hands to deal with the undead." ”

Edwin and Marcus sang and harmonized.

"I didn't say I'm going to take our people to death...... "Edlan spread his hands and asked, "What about Lisa, how many priests are willing to become paladins?"

"So far, all the priests have tried to change jobs, but only 23 of them have passed the physical and martial arts tests, and they have now started training for paladins, as for the others, I plan to let them improve their physical and martial arts training, and I hope they will be able to change in the second round of tests. ”

Edlan nodded, during this time, he was a little numb to the knightly declaration for these new paladins, and then he simply simplified the whole procedure, everyone took the oath together in the chapel and it was over, don't find a good seedling and go to baptism one by one to take the oath, otherwise he will be tired to death.

Now, Edlan looked at Lisa Whiteman, who was dressed in a rune robe, not much different from an ordinary priest, he was always a little uncomfortable, and said that the big white legs, although it was tightly wrapped in this high-quality cloth robe, it was difficult to stop her outstanding figure, but he couldn't see someone's big white legs directly, and Edlan still felt sorry.

"Edlan?" Lisa's soft call woke up a distracted Edlan.

"Ahem, I see, the paladins transferred by the priest are handed over to you, Lisa, and the training of the paladins who are inaugurated by the civilians will be handed over to you, Marcus. If you don't understand anything, you can ask those paladins who are relatively old, they will not hide it. ”

"Uh, Lord Lords don't teach personally?" Marcus wondered.

"I'm going on a trip to Quel'Thalas. ”

"High Elf reinforcements?" Edwin's eyes lit up as he heard this.

That's right, although the relationship between Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas is very ordinary, after Haduron passed the news to Quel'Thalas, Adline felt that those arrogant long ears should have a clearer understanding of the undead natural disaster, instead of being pushed all the way to the bottom of Silvermoon City to realize the seriousness of the matter as in "history".

Therefore, Edlan felt that whether he was to pull reinforcements or to help the representatives of the remnants of Lordaeron's remnants, he had to fight for it, so as to preserve more vitality for this "future" calamitous race, so that this high-end magical power among mortals could better contribute to Azeroth in the future, instead of joining the tribe and consuming it in useless infighting.

"Do those white-skinned guys need you to go in person?" Vanessa, who was sitting on the sidelines after eating and drinking, suddenly said.

"Vanessa?!" Edwin was startled by his daughter's sudden appearance without a sound, he didn't expect his daughter to surpass him, the old assassin, on the path of shadows, but at the same time, he was relieved and helpless, and quickly corrected his identity as the lord archon, and feigned anger: "...... You...... We're having a high-level meeting right now, and you're not at your level yet, so step down for me!"

"Uh, it's okay uncle, I'm already planning to make Vanessa the leader of the territory, an MI7-like organization. I can leave it to you how you want to name and run it, Vanessa. Also, if Uncle is not busy with political affairs, you can also go and do a favor, this organization is directly responsible for me, and if I am not there, Uncle You, Marcus and Lisa will make decisions together. ”

"You're really ......" Edwin held his forehead with a headache, he knew that Adelan liked to be a hands-off shopkeeper, but he didn't expect him to increase his power again this time, and he trusted himself, which made Edwin very moved, but he didn't know if it was a good thing to increase his power in such an uncontrolled way. "Okay, I know, I'll cooperate with you two in decision-making. ”

Compared to Edwin and Marcus's habituality, Lisa was a little unhappy, and finally waited for Edlan to come back, but he had to go out again in a few days, both of them are now in high positions and have a lot of affairs, and they usually don't have much time to discuss some sages who are true to the universe. So up to now, Edlan is still very polite and only went to third base, and the one who should have been touched did not pull down, but he didn't go straight to home plate in one breath.

After all, there is no time, people like Adelan and Lisa who can recover their strength with holy energy, how can they not fight for three hundred rounds? So in this mutual acquiescence, the ambiguity between the two also escalated rapidly.

However, in this little ambiguity, the girl Lisa Whitemayne was much bolder, and hinted several times that she could come and sleep with her at night, but the chapel was a sacred place after all, and even if he was a lord, he couldn't risk the world's condemnation to treat that kind of place as a grove, right?

So although Edlan was also full of interest, it was always delayed for one reason or another.

"You haven't answered me yet, why don't you just send a messenger who can speak well?" Vanessa didn't have a problem with the previous decision, but continued to inquire about the matter.

"You know how arrogant those white-skinned people are, so I have to 'plead' with them myself to satisfy their frivolous vanity. Edlan also understands this very well, at this juncture of the country's death, face and dignity are not important at all, only being able to protect himself and taste courage is the most rational approach.

For example, the "future" Kael'thas would rather put down his High Elf status to be a cow and a horse for Marshal Garithars for the sake of his people, or he could put aside his hatred and follow Illidan and the Naga on an expedition to the outer lands, and even in the end, he identified and broke away from this demon hunter madman and ordered people to join the tribe, which is a troll who has a blood feud with the High Elves for thousands of years and an orc who has only recently formed a feud.

So for the sake of the continuation of the race, Kael'thas also broke his heart, but fate has been working against him, making him completely crazy in the end......

Vanessa nodded, and didn't speak again, but Edlan remembered something and asked, "Marcus, can your young mage take in apprentices in the city?"

Speaking of this, Marcus also blushed, because he still maintains a good relationship with Miss Mage, although neither of them mentioned the need to go further, such as marriage or something, but in the eyes of outsiders, he and he sent a priest to preside over the wedding.

After all, every day Marcus happily rushed back to the love hut of the two of them after work, and the next day he could always see the two of them at the door saying goodbye to each other, and being able to keep this newlywed state for so long, I have to admire that the relationship between these two is really good.

"Well, Na Anne is only a mid-level mage, and it may not be possible to accept apprentices. ”

"That's right...... Then let her pick and choose people, teach as much as she can, and now we will continue to be professionals, as long as we can kill the undead, any professional can do!" With that, Edlan turned to Old Van Cleef worriedly and said, "Edwin, make an announcement tomorrow, I hope it can tell the world along with the traveling merchants and the merchants who have voyaged, that we have a good relationship with all the mercenaries here, Adventurers open their quarters and offer a bounty on the heads of any undead monsters in the land of Lordaeron, and if those dare to venture to us to hunt the undead, I will dare to reward them as they deserve!"

When Edwin heard this, his head was big, if these people of all religions and ninths flocked to Anaheim City because of the bounty, it would definitely have a serious impact on law and order, "Then we should set up a guild of adventurers and mercenaries to manage these bounty hunters who may appear in the future, right?" However, he thought about it, if there were really so many outsiders, the isolated economy of the territory would be able to flow, and there would no longer be the dilemma of spending lavishly and almost no money coming in like Edlan did before.

After all, no matter how much you deposit, you can't afford to toss like this, right?

"Well, I'll leave this to you, you can continue to expand if you don't have enough manpower, and we don't need this amount of money. Adelan didn't even think about it, and just threw his hands out.

Marcus smiled wryly and patted his old partner's shoulder, "My people will help too, don't worry, old man." ”

"One more thing, uncle, can the Brotherhood of Stonemasons have enough men to spare now?"

"I think so, but I'll have to check with Barros. ”

"Okay, if you can, I'd like the Brotherhood of Stonemasons to take someone to the mountain behind the Cloister of Light to dig a tunnel to the Valley of the Hearth, and I want to connect the three places more effectively, so ......"

Edwin immediately interrupted the whimsical young lord, he didn't want to see the territory chaotic anymore, now that he had just settled down, and he was going to work on such a large project, this was not what should be done during the war years, so he quickly admonished: "No, no, no, you listen to me first, lord." We don't have enough explosives, we don't have enough manpower, and now the labor force in the territory is barely enough to be self-sufficient, if you count the sporadic people and militia who flee every day, and there is no more. Although the Monk's Abbey of Light and the Valley of the Hearths are very close from the map, digging tunnels is not a joke, and I think it would be more convenient to ask the dwarves from Eagle's Nest Mountain to come and train us a few griffons as a fixed route to the Valley of the Hearth. ”

"Hmm......" Edlan touched his chin, his idea was to link the three strongholds of Hearth Valley and the Holy Light with the three strongholds of Anaheim City to form a stronger defense, but since this solution was rejected by the experts, it was better to give up first. "I see, if you have the chance, Vanessa, you can find someone to contact the dwarves of Eagle's Nest Mountain, see what they mean, and if it is feasible, talk about the price, we are not short of money. ”

So, in the idle atmosphere, Edlan decided the focus of the future development of the territory.

After the meeting, amid the hesitant and abrupt gazes of the others, Lisa stayed, well, Vanessa also stayed, but was later dragged away by Edwin.

Looking at Lisa with a hot gaze, although Adelan's mouth was a little dry, he felt a little cowardly, although he liked it, but this was responsible, and they were only 19 years old, was it really appropriate to be so soon?

"You know, I've liked you since I was a child, and you like me too......" Lisa walked over and sat on the round table in front of Edlan, the rune robe that was already a little narrow had not been adjusted properly and was directly sat down, the plump curves that were drawn out really made a certain young man with strong blood unable to control, and the shape and fragrance of the ripe fruit at a very close distance were challenging Edlan's rationality all the time.

Lisa glanced at someone, then said with a smile, "...... But you're like you're avoiding me, and you've kept me waiting so long. Do you think you can leave me aside and continue to develop with your old friend Sister Bridget?"

"Uh...... Why did it get involved with Bridget?" Edlan was a little confused, he didn't expect the IQ of men and women in love to be high, and he never underestimated the strength of a woman's magical sixth sense, but Lisa seemed to be overreacting a little this time?" "Remember when I was injured a few months ago? I was treated at the hands of Tyr before I could meet her, you think too much, how can I have time to develop something with her? and now...... You know, the hands of Tyr are almost all recruits, and that kind of burden is going to weigh on her. ”

Seeing that Edlan's expression was a little solemn, Lisa didn't know where the dissatisfaction came from, "...... It's clear that you've got me, but you're still obsessed with her!

“...... I can't explain what you're going to say, and there's a punishment or something...... You know, you're more at healing than aggressive with the Light, and, with my current strength, I don't think you can hurt me. Edlan simply spread his hands, he knew that it was very stupid to try to convince women by reasoning with them when they were unreasonable.

"So, what about you...... Then you prove your sincerity. Lisa's voice gradually became smaller, and the redness on her face was also very obvious, her hands were still tightly pulled together, her joints were a little white, and her two subconscious legs were constantly kicking and kicking, and the frequency was getting faster and faster, which was obviously a sign of nervousness.

In the eyes of childhood sweetheart Edlan, this is a familiar scene, Lisa Whitemane has been very self-reliant, sensible and charismatic since she was a child, but whenever she touches the part she is not good at, she will become extremely nervous, such as now.

So whether Adelan listened or watched, he knew that she was shy and nervous...... Obviously, she was so active before, and she couldn't see it clearly when she was nervous, but now it seems that she was pretending to be very experienced before, but when it came to the end, she began to be shy.

Since the girl is shy, then don't worry, anyway, the days are still long, so Adelan thought about finding her a step down, "Ahem, I remember if you still have to go to the chapel to prepare for the evening mass?"

But Lisa didn't appreciate it, just lowered her head and turned her fingers faster, "...... Uh, uh, that, because there's a meeting today, it's rescheduled. ”

"Uh...... In that case, this doesn't seem to be a good place either, right? There are still quite a few servants in the lord's castle, and I don't care if I get bumped into them, but your reputation ......."

"Hey, what the hell do you mean? I'm so clear, you're still pushing! I'm not afraid of what you're afraid of!"

Lisa's puffy appearance is also quite good-looking, a little less lustful and more cute, but to be honest, Adelan is not an ordinary coward, after all, he is inexperienced, and is this kind of environment really good?

"Okay...... So here it is?"

“...... Well. ”

"Are you really not afraid of being looked at?"

"Hmph, don't be afraid!"

"Then you have to be prepared. ”

"Huh?"

"Vanessa just came back again, so, are you sure?"

"......" Lisa's head seems to be able to emit steam, and you can hear the built-in BGM "bang" and suddenly become "Steam Ji", and the girl is still very shy.

"Ahem, then, Vanessa, is there anything else you can do?"

"Oh, it's not a big deal, I just forgot to get the information, I can wait for you to finish your work and then take it, you don't have to worry about me, come on, go on, I just finished reading the latest chapter of the "Tear-jerking Romance Novel", you continue!"

I didn't expect this novel to really exist, but he didn't expect that your serious Vanessa turned out to be a sullen (harmonious) girl, Edlan had a little headache on his forehead, and the girls around him seemed to have some strange hobbies?

After reacting that she had been tricked by this very bad little girl, Lisa angrily blasted a punishment in the direction of the source of the sound, and for a while there was a burst of chickens and dogs jumping in the council room......

......

A few days later, after confirming that there were indeed no problems in the territory that Adelan needed to solve, he took a few retinues on a small cargo ship and headed north along the coastline, his first destination was the Tower of the Windranger, he urgently needed to let Sylvanas know Arthas's purpose, and only a Ranger General could have enough weight to convince the bureaucrats of Silvermoon City of the threat of the undead Scourge.

It's just that everything doesn't seem to be going so well......

P.S1: In the past few days, I was waiting for the nostalgic clothes to open too much, so I ran back to the formal clothes to collect materials, I have to say that this time the materials are quite useful, I have planned some post-war development...... In addition, the inheritance armor needs to be worshiped by the prestige of a certain main city, which is really a painful design......