Chapter 5: The Archmage (I)
"Runestone, an outdated method, the power of magic is no longer safe, and I advise Quel'Thalas to abandon this closed defense. We need more allies, Dalaran is one, and so is Gilneth. In addition, the armies of Ironforge and the armies of Stormwind will also be our back. ”
That night, Ares and Winlessa talked a lot. Of course, the topic focused on how to cooperate and form alliances. This is purely a conversation between the leaders of the two countries. Ares didn't say a word about Ronin, after all, it involved a matter between their husband and wife......
"I agree with that, in fact, mages have also begun to abandon such ideas, since the last disaster."
Wenlesa replied with a smile.
"By the way, in the past few years, Prince Kael'thas hasn't come back once?"
Ares asked curiously. Although Ares knew that the Blood Elf Prince had most likely betrayed his people, the elves in Quel'Thalas would not believe such a thing. I can only learn the truth of some things.
"Yes, never came back. Even the Naru creature was brought back by him, and he himself never appeared. ”
Wenlesa whispered. Her sighs, her voice, were filled with a sad and sad aura, but they were very beautiful. The breeze ruffled her long silver hair, covering the elf's pretty eyes from time to time, and she brushed them away. It's like a goddess coming out of a painting. It's no wonder that Luo Ning was deeply attracted to her.
"May all be safe with your princes."
Ares sighed.
"But there's good news for you, Ares."
Wen Lesa said with a sudden smile.
"What?"
Ares was a little overwhelmed by the sudden excitement. Looking at Winlessa's charming eyes, I don't know what interesting thing she wants to move out next.
"Archmage Romans by Kael'thas has returned. He was the one who taught my people how to get rid of their addictions. By wielding the power of the arcane. Yes, it is this method that allows most of the Blood Elves to be reborn. Their bodies are restored to what they were before the sunwell was polluted, healthy and vibrant. ”
Wen Lesa said excitedly. Ares, on the other hand, didn't look expressionless. Because, this is the direction of history in the first place. Of course, this beautiful windrunner will not understand, she will only see the paladin in front of her, like a mysterious old man, who seems to know everything and is melancholy about everything.
"Archmagister ......"
"Yes. Now he's the head of the mages. ”
Wen Lesa said excitedly.
"And at the banquet?"
Ares asked.
"He's there, too, but he's sitting in the corner and doesn't like to talk."
Wen Lesa narrowed her eyes and replied with a smile.
"Okay...... Can I meet him? ”
Ares suddenly suggested.
"Absolutely."
Without giving it a second thought, Winlessa readily agreed. Of course, this still needs Romans to agree.
……
Leaving Valera to wander around the city, two days later, Ares met the Archmage Romans, whom the Blood Elves had sung about. Looking at the handsome and elegant Grand Magus in a magic robe in front of him, Ares couldn't help but take a deep breath. Because, with his keen observation, Ares noticed that Romans' eyes showed some signs of greening. That's the traces left behind by extracting magical energy.
The meeting took place in a very ordinary house. Romans was very polite, he was gentle and elegant, first poured a glass of moon plum juice for Ares, and then sat down very easily, and after the meeting, he was not in a hurry to talk about business, but first told Ares many interesting things in life. At first glance, you even suspect that you have seen the wrong person, he is just a miscellaneous servant in Silvermoon City? But in fact, he was a Grand Magus, the leader of the mages of Silvermoon City.
"This drink won't taste very sweet, but it's full of the aroma of moon plum blossoms, you know, Great Lord, this is the drink of ordinary civilians in Silvermoon City. Unlike the aristocracy, which has a luxurious drink, there is no complicated blending, and it even needs a small spoonful of powder to brew such a large glass. ”
Romans said, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He held the glass up and looked at it as if it were a work of art, at its pure color, as bright red as a blood flower. Then, he brought it to his lips and took a sip gently. After raising his hands and feet, only nobles have a temperament.
"It's really good, the taste of working people."
Ares raised his glass. Then I poured it down. I saw Roman smile awkwardly and put the glass on the table.
"I heard that the Great Lord has made a special trip to Silvermoon City this time to discuss the alliance?"
Seeing that Ares didn't mention anything serious, Roman asked embarrassedly. But Ares could hear that it was only a symbolic question. It can be seen that the magician in front of him has no desire or motive to talk to him about business. He's not like Winlessa, he's more scheming......
"Well, actually, I came to meet with Your Excellency."
Ares sat up straight.
"Meet me?"
Roman was a little surprised, but then asked in a calm tone.
"Yes, after Prince Kael'thas left, you were the first magician to return from the Outlands, please forgive me for being curious, I want to know, what happened to His Royal Highness in the Outlands, why did he not return for a long time, there are still so many elves waiting for him here."
After Ares asked, he could see that the expression of the archmage was immediately wrong. His expression changed from kindness to anger. A visceral anger and dissatisfaction jumped on his face.
"High Lord, I thought our conversation today would be easy and pleasant, but your question seems to have touched on the internal affairs of Quel'Thalas, which is an internal matter of the Blood Elves, and I don't think I need to tell you even if I knew."
In response to Ares' question, the Archmage answered as politely as possible. But the tone was already full of unpleasantness.
"The internal affairs of your country...... I'm afraid it's not that serious, I'm just out of concern, after all, Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas are officially allied. The business of the allies is my business, and I hope that Quel'Salas can continue to develop peacefully for a long time. Winlessa is a very good leader. ”
"I hope so too."
Romans replied.
"But you're not being honest with your people. For example - you ingested magical energy. Most of the Blood Elves who followed Prince Kael'thas to the Outlands were more or less magical. ”
Staring at the archmage, Ares said in a firm tone. You can see the angry and slightly surprised expression of the archmagister.
"Enough! Ares, do you think you can do whatever you want here after you have won a few battles and saved a few people? This is Quel'Thalas, not Lordaeron, and Silvermoon City is not your Knights! Put away your arrogance and curiosity, too much curiosity is sometimes not a good thing! ”
Romans roared loudly at Ares' questioning. And the more he did this, the more certain Ares was that he could tell that something had happened to the Blood Elves in the Outlands.