Chapter 663: Thinking about the Future
Locke was stunned for a moment, trying to retract his divergent thoughts. Here, Gianna is still chattering about her plans...
"I originally came to Lordaeron just to see up close and see if there was anyone else in Lordaeron who could represent it. After all, Lordaeron had dominated everything the League. Inviting Varian Wryon to the summit between the leaders of the Horde and the Alliance was something I had long thought about. In fact, Varian does represent the Alliance now. β
"But after coming here, everything I've seen along the way has made me feel that you're the best representative to represent Lordaeron at this event." Gianna smiled slightly, "Your abilities are obvious to all, and the future of Lordaeron really needs a king who can stabilize the confidence of the people." β
"When it comes to orcs, Lordaeron will definitely have his own voice."
"At first, I thought you would refuse to participate in this event because of the orcs' actions to Lordaeron."
Locke opened his mouth, but it was only a few clicks in the end.
Gianna's last few words still made him endure the anxiety in his heart.
Compared to what he had just thought, participating in this summit as one of the leaders of the alliance was obviously much better than the plan he had planned to re-enter the alliance.
Moreover, Lordaeron can also re-show his strength through such meetings. Let all the human and allied kingdoms see the great changes in Lordaeron.
This is actually a good thing for Lordaeron!
It's just that, what about that conspiracy against Varian? Do you want to interfere?
Locke pondered, looking at Gianna in front of him.
"Our world is not as safe as the average person thinks. Beyond the planet we exist, there are endless planets. There may be a variety of intelligent life on every planet. β
"Just like the demon named Banazar before, the Burning Legion to which he belongs is the most dangerous force in our universe." Gianna was afraid that Locke didn't know what was going on here, and tried to explain it to Locke.
In fact, not to mention ordinary people, many capable people do not know this secret.
Wizards who are proficient in arcane arts, and they are accustomed to writing down secrets that they know that they will not need for a long time or in the future, so that they can easily check them when they need them in the future. After all, there is a lot to learn in the life of a wizard, and sometimes it is inevitable to make mistakes, and it is much more convenient to write it down on parchment paper that is easy to preserve. However, it is precisely because of the existence of this good habit that generations of wizards know many things that ordinary people do not know.
However, Locke doesn't need to understand, he knows more than Gianna.
"I think I know this," Locke said to her with a smile, "I am a patron of the Light, and I know many secrets. You may not believe it, but this is what the Light told me when I prayed. β
Gianna didn't seem surprised by Locke's statement, she smiled and looked Locke up and down, "I can see that it's only been a little over a month since you were injured, but now your injuries have basically healed." You know, I've seen your injuries as well. β
"The bones in your body have been almost completely shattered by the tremendous energy impact. It would have been a miracle to survive that explosion, but your injuries healed faster than anyone expected. β
Gianna looked at Locke curiously, "I admit that some people are born with the Light... The favor of energy. I'm sorry, I'm not a believer in the Light, but allow me to say that. β
"I believe what you say." Gianna nodded and continued, "Then you should understand how important peace is to Azeroth. β
Yes, I know, Locke kept nodding. Otherwise, I would have done it with Sylvanas a long time ago.
"I'll be back in Iva in a few days and take a boat to Stormwind. I need to convince Varian as soon as possible, you knowβ" Gianna shook her head with a wry smile, "he's a much harder person to convince than you. β
"And, if it goes well. The Night Elves, who have lived in seclusion in the continent of Kalimdor for a long time, will also join our alliance at the subsequent alliance meeting. β
"Then I'll wait for your good news."
Locke didn't keep Gianna in the end, and Locke needed to think about what she said.
Is it for Varian to go through the course of history? Or go and expose the Black Dragon Princess? Stop her plot?
Locke thought about it and thought about it, and felt that it was still necessary to think about it from the perspective of who would get the most benefit in the end.
For example, if the Black Dragon Princess is really debunked, then the subsequent series of things will not happen, or will happen in advance. Then, the chaos in Stormwind will be resolved soon. The chaos in the Stormwind Kingdom will also change for the better under Varian's strong leadership.
With that said, the one who benefited the most was Varian and his Stormwind Kingdom.
In this way, the dominance of the alliance will be firmly in the hands of the Stormwind Kingdom, and the Stormwind Kingdom will become the most powerful alliance country. The other members of the Alliance will still exist as little brothers in the Stormwind Kingdom as they did before.
What does Lordaeron get afterwards? Friendship? Affirming Lordaeron's past interests? Recognize your own kingship? If you think about it, it seems like that's all there is to it. But if that's all there is to it, there is no need for Varian to admit it.
Oh, and maybe get the hatred of the Black Dragon Legion, with the very small chance of attracting Nesario's attention?
This is clearly not in line with his own needs, and Lordaeron will not be able to return to his former position as the leader of the league. At the very least, it should be on par with the Stormwind Kingdom, right?
And, if Onexia is to be exposed, what shall I expose? Do you want me to actually go to Blackstone Mountain? My future King Lordaeron is going to take this risk? What do I figure out? The Kingdom of Stormwind is now Onexia's territory, and after all this time, can't she be aware of my plans?
The gains outweigh the losses, and there is no need to do so.
Let's talk about it all according to history.
First of all, Varian will be controlled by Onexia, and will be divided into two people, one will hone his martial arts in the Kalimdor Continental Arena, and the other will be a puppet in Stormwind City and do nothing, in fact, he is no different from the current him.
The western wilderness will still be deserted, the fishmen, kobolds, gnolls, and Brotherhood bandits of the Elwyn Forest will still wreak havoc, the gnolls and blackstone orcs of Red Ridge Mountain will still invade in a big way, and the undead magic of Night Town will continue to haunt the land.
The dwarves of Ironforge will also be upset by the controlled puppet Varian, who refuses to help them defend themselves against the attacks of the Blackstone Orcs.
The entire alliance was still paralyzed, and everyone was playing their own games, which was a bit long, until Varian was back to normal.
There will be more than two years in between!
In these two years, Onexia is undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary, although there are no foot men in the previous life in this world to help the marshal of Blackstone Mountain, there will definitely be other adventurers to help him get out of trouble. But it's important to note that as long as Varian recovers from her dark magic, she will certainly not be able to hide. Then she, the biggest beneficiary, is nothing worth noting.
In those two years, Lordaeron was able to do a lot more.
Stabilize the situation in the country, co-opt all the Union countries and help them deal with the crisis. So Lordaeron will preemptively occupy the position of the leader in the alliance? Even if Varian returns at this time, won't Lordaeron be treated unfairly because of his new king?
It seems that if you think about it this way, it is still profitable to let history develop according to the original time and space.
Of course, be careful not to get caught up in Varian. According to the calculations of the conspirator of Onexia, if she appeared there, she could not keep any bad thoughts about herself.
Gianna had been away from the lawn for a long time.
Locke sat there alone, not coming back from his musings until his legs ached.
"Sally, help me up." Locke reached back, paused slightly, and a pair of hands quickly lifted him from behind. The hand with the white priest's robe was clearly not Sally's in the red bishop's robe.
When Locke got up, he immediately looked behind him.
It's Princess Kalia.
"It's meβ" looked at Locke's frowning brow, and Kalia, who was dressed in a white priest's robe, smiled slightly, "I've been in the room for too long, just trying to come out and go around." Then I saw Miss Whitemayne, and she asked me to look after you. β
"Oh, where is she?" Locke couldn't help but sigh inwardly, as if Sally wanted to create an opportunity for him and Kalia to get to know each other since he was sober.
This has been the case several times.
"It's said that she's dealing with her backlog of official duties." Kalia helped Locke to walk gently on the lawn, where the afterglow of the setting sun shone here, pulling the two figures slender and slender.
"Your current identity is still very special, if it is not necessary, try not to come out." After thinking about it for a while, Locke felt that he still had to talk to her about it, "In the news I have received, there are many people who are secretly holding some rallies to subvert me in your name. β
"If the news of your presence is revealed in advance, they will soon take the opportunity to come out on top and encourage those who are not satisfied. They will unite against me in the name of protecting the feudal lords..."
Saying this, Locke suddenly realized that what he said made a lot of sense. There is such a crisis in the long run, and at that time it is difficult for me to explain why the princess has appeared, but I don't support her to become the queen of Lordaeron? Or even imprison her around yourself?
Doesn't this mean that you are clearly telling others that you have a disobedient mind?
"If that's the case, I'll explain to all the people in every town hall square," said Kalia with a smile, "I'll tell them all that it was Lord Harvey who saved me and protected me." β
"Because I am grateful for what High Lord Harvey has done, I am willing to be her wife. And, personally, would give up the throne of Lordaeron. β
"Then no one will make trouble under such an excuse anymore. If there isβ" said Kalia lightly, "I'm sure you've already made arrangements, and you won't tolerate voices growing against you." β