"No, Ares, you can't go. It's a conspiracy, definitely a conspiracy. Da Sohan did not even recognize the Brotherhood of Light, and he regarded the Scarlet Crusades who joined the Brotherhood of Light as traitors. How could such a fanatical lord suddenly ask for an alliance and attack Stratholme? I see, there is definitely his secret in this! ”

In Ares' room, Gianna was very unhappy about the content of today's meeting. Ares has almost become a part of her life now, and the woman in love has zero IQ, and Ares is secretly refreshed from the heart. But he can't show it, Ares likes to see Gianna like she is now, simple and beautiful. Without a hint of scheming, she can act like a little girl when no one is around, and forget about her identity as the princess of Kul Tiras, the archmage of Dalaran.

Ares walked over, smiled, poured a glass of wine, and handed it to her.

"What is this? Won't it be like the day in Gilneth Twilight Harbor, give me a drink in the spicy bar? ”

Gianna pursed her lips in protest.

Twilight Harbor ...... She didn't say that Ares had forgotten, that day, indeed, after a few glasses of dwarven spirits, the archmage got drunk, and then that or something...... It can be said that Ares also has to thank the few dwarven spirits that day, which are cheap and affordable, and the key effect is good......

"What are you smirking at?"

She stared at Ares, but there was no defensiveness in her eyes, but a gentle reproach......

"No, nothing. Rest assured, it is a low-strength wine. Produced in Quel'Salas before it was contaminated by the plague of the Scourge. ”

Ares said with a smile.

"Let's get down to business. My dear, I know you're worried about me, but Strandolme, it's a must-go. This time is different, the Brotherhood of Light has just been formed, and the Scarlet Crusade and the Silver Dawn have reached a preliminary cooperation agreement. Let's not care whether Da Sohan's invitation is sincere or false, as the supreme leader of the Scarlet Crusade, he has invited, and I can't help but go, and it may be dangerous to go. But not going would be a sign that I have rejected full cooperation with the Scarlet Crusaders, and Dassaulthan would have more reason to oppose the Brotherhood of Light and the Scarlet Crusaders' alliance with the outside world. ”

Ares walked up to Gianna, sat down, took a sip of a light drink, and continued—

"To put it bluntly, if you don't go, you will fall into his trap. It is likely that Da Sohan wanted us to decline this invitation. That way, he could tell his men with great fanfare—behold, the Silver Dawn and the Ash Inquisitors are at odds. So, I'm going, not just going, but going on a high note. I will take the Brotherhood of Light, and the Ash Inquisitor's brigade, to rendezvous with Dathohhan at the main gate of Stratholme, and then attack the city together. There may be dangers in this, but as a High Lord, Brotherhood President, and Ashbringer Bearer, isn't the name of all this doomed me to take these risks? Others can step down, but I can't. ”

Ares rubbed Gianna's delicate and fair face, and her eyes were full of care.

"...... Ares"

Gianna called softly. She looked at her lover, her gaze as clear as moonlit springs. Then, I saw her reach for the back of her neck and slowly untie the necklace hanging from her neck......

It was an incomparably delicate necklace made of Safron iron and mythril, resembling a goddess with outstretched wings, shimmering white in the moonlight. At the center of Mithril, dotted with a white and flawless gemstone. Gianna's necklace? Ares almost asked for a moment if this thing could help him teleport to Dalaran? But that's the game, and the reality is not like that.

"Wear it, Ares, it will make me feel where you are. If you're in danger, go through it, call me, and I can hear you. ”

Gianna said, standing up and placing the necklace around Ares' neck.

I rub ...... Now, no matter where I am, you can spy on it?

Ares complained...... Wait, it's not fair...... Gianna, you can spy on me, but I can't spy on you...... Ares would like to ask, why don't you bring one with you, so that I can sense where you are...... But when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them again. Looking at the goddess with such affection, how could he be willing to break the beautiful atmosphere at this moment......

Gianna's pendant hangs on Ares's chest, although it has powerful magical power, but as a paladin, Ares can't perceive its magic power, after all, magic is the patent of mages, ordinary people, can't perceive the existence of magical energy in the air at all.

"I will always wear it and let the light of the stars shine on it, my dear."

Ares said sensibly. But a woman in love likes this, and she slowly hugs Ares's waist. Place your face against Ares' chest. Her chestnut hair was lightly scented, and Ares could almost feel her heartbeat.

Gradually, Ares lowered his head and kissed Gianna again.

At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door.

"Hmm...... Damn, who ......"

Reluctantly, Ares pulled Gianna's lips away and strode out the door.

Outside the door, standing was the Scarlet Crusader introduced to him by Tirio in the morning, a new member of the Brotherhood of Light-Eunice. He had a plate in his hand, on which a few smoked sausages and brioche bread were placed. Looks like a good late-night snack.

"The Great Leader wants me to send it to you."

Younis said respectfully. His voice is always so calm that you can barely feel a hint of his mood swinging. It seems like it's always the same tone and volume.

"Oh, thank you, give it to me, I'll serve it myself."

"Go back and rest. In a few days, we have big tasks to complete. ”

Ares politely took the plate, I don't know why, just for a moment, from Younis's eyes, Ares felt a chill.

Immediately afterward, Gianna walked out of the room. Her hair wasn't even groomed, casually scattered over her shoulders. Younis hurriedly made a standard salute.

"Thank you."

Gianna smiled back.

It wasn't until Younis was gone that Ares closed the door. There was silence again.

"You should be careful of this new fighter."

While eating a delicious snack, Gianna said with some apprehension.

"How?"

"He doesn't look like a warrior, he looks like a ...... An Assassin. ”

"Actually, I feel it too. The Brotherhood of Light is very eye-catching, how many people want to get rid of it, and to get rid of it, you must first get rid of me. ”

Ares returned with a smile. Continue to bite into his bread carelessly.

"Why let him in when you feel it? I mean, let him into the Brotherhood? ”

"There is no evidence, Younis is the candidate recommended by the Scarlet Crusaders and Tirio, and I can't rule him out without evidence. This is not good for the alliance. Although the Scarlet Crusaders are fanatical and tyrannical, they are not without the possibility of recovery. Moreover, once the Scarlet Crusaders are gone, Lordaeron will not be able to resist the undead of the Scourge. Therefore, it is more important to purify it than to destroy it. ”

Ares said calmly.