"The southeast area, yes, this is it, I intend to plan an area along the canal for townhouses and drill grounds, to be used as a garrison within the Lordaeron of the Knights. Lordaeron's defenses could not be confined to the outside of the city, as the city also needed to have an army stationed in the city, so that the army could support the plague or scourge legions from the city. I mean just in case. ”

In the spacious and bright Lordaeron Chamber, Ares stood in front of the map and spoke. Sylvanas and Liadrin, who were on the side, kept nodding their heads, indicating their approval of such a plan. Because in Ares's planning, the Blood Knights were also given an area, which is close to the cathedral and library, so that the Blood Knights can better learn the pure way of light. That's what Liadline cares about.

However, Ares's statement was not accepted by his companions.

"The ideas are all good, but brother, you still haven't found the crux of the problem, and you haven't noticed the current attitude of the council towards you and us."

Sitting in his chair, Drumm said preoccupiedly.

"The council's attitude towards us?"

"Yes, whatever you said before, they will support it. If there is a disagreement, it will also be hotly argued. But recently, haven't you found out? They become lazy, they become lazy, and they basically vote passively by a show of hands. I've got some bad news from the people below. ”

"Very bad news? Let's hear it. ”

Ares stopped what he had just talked about and asked calmly.

"They are ready to unite against you, brother."

Drumm wanted to speak again and again, and finally, he said it in front of everyone.

"Against me? Why? I would have done so much in this country ......"

Ares asked.

"But instead of being grateful, they feel that you are a tyrant, and that you have forced the nobles to invest in the port, and your policy has tended to favor the common people, causing the social structure that had been formed to be disrupted again. Moreover, it may be a good thing that you raise money to build a road network, but the civilians do not feel the benefits of it, on the contrary, they have to pay unconditionally. As for future earnings, who knows? People are always looking at what's in front of them. So brother, in the two months since you came back to Lordaeron, the conflict has intensified. ”

Drumm continued. At this moment, Ares realized that his old friend's words did make sense, and indeed, some things may not be able to develop across the ages...... For Lordaeron to develop, it looks like it will have to go through a long enough period of time to reconcile the contradictions. After all, the state and society, unlike the army, can be ordered down and carried out unconditionally.

"But now that the plan has been adopted and implemented, it is impossible for us to withdraw it."

"Not really. It's just that brother, you have to be cautious before you do one thing next. The Order is firmly behind you, but don't be the enemy of the populace when the time comes. That will chill the hearts of the warriors. ”

Drumm said heavily.

……

Just as everyone was discussing the next work arrangement, a dazzling white light suddenly flashed in the center of the conference hall. A humanoid silhouette emerged from the white light.

"Brothers, there's something I think you need to know."

Luo Ning's figure emerged from this white light, and there was a faint aura of magic floating on his body. This is the overflow of magical energy after the mage's teleportation spell ends. Ares could sense the energy quickly drifting through the hall.

"Luo Ning, please can you knock on the door first next time you appear, at least don't appear in someone else's room so suddenly!"

Ronin's appearance startled everyone in the hall, and Whitemane stood up and loudly expressed his displeasure. It's true that this ability of a mage is a bit rebellious, and sometimes it needs to be controlled and self-restrained. Otherwise, they can appear anywhere they want to appear if they want, such as the girl's bathing room...... Of course, Ronin won't be like that. When apprentices first begin to learn magic, they are told to have high sentiments and virtues. You can't do whatever you want with the power of magic. Otherwise, there will be a special magister to punish these human wizards for the scum. Take away their mana and so on.

"Uh...... I'm sorry...... I'll pay attention next time. Ares, Dram, military emergency. ”

Ronin politely apologized to Whitemane, then turned to Ares and Drum.

I didn't listen to it at all...... Whitemane complained in his heart.

"What's the matter, you have to use teleportation spells to talk about it in person?"

Ares asked earnestly. He could see the anxious look on Ronin's face.

"The plague, the plague of natural disasters has reappeared. I found it in the Western Plaguelands two days ago when I passed by there to investigate the disappearance of the cadets. There have been cases of civilians being infected at Gallon Farm. ”

"Then why haven't we received information yet?"

Whitemane asked with a skeptical look.

"After all, the speed of carrier pigeons and horses is not as fast as that of mages."

Luo Ning turned around and replied succinctly.

"Tell me what you've discovered, Ronin."

Ares said. Brought the conversation back on track.

"This is a new type of plague, more terrible than the last time you found the Hungry Plague in the Eastern Plaguelands. It is not spread through grains and food, but through blood, saliva, secretions, and even the air. As long as they are infected, humans will turn into zombies in a short period of time, and according to my judgment, those villagers will die for no more than three days, and they will completely become undead in three days. People who are bitten by these zombies will also be infected. It will not take more than two days to become a zombie, which means that once you are infected, you must find a way to cure it within two days, otherwise, this person will be completely hopeless. That apprentice of mine was like that. I examined his wound, and on his neck, it was just a two-centimeter wound, presumably two teeth biting through the skin, so the infection occurred. The livestock on the farm were also infected, and the guard dogs became irritable and bloodthirsty, biting people on sight. Their saliva also contains the plague. ”

Luo Ning took a sip of the cool dew that came with it, and continued-

"At present, the plague is only a small outbreak, but with its characteristics, if it is not contained, it can break out on a large scale in a short period of time. Now, it's just a farm with dead people and food wasted. A month later, two months later, all the farms in the Plaguelands will be destroyed. If we still can't find a way to purify it, it won't be long before the Tifaris Glades, Alterac, and Hillsbrad Hills will be infected. At that time, the whole north will be reduced to a land of death. ”

"Sounds serious......"

Whitemayne said.

"It's not what it sounds like, it's that serious."

Ronin returned.

"Ares, I suggest you come with me, let's figure this out together, I need the help of paladins and priests."

Ronin turned to look at Ares, his gaze eager and fanatical. It should be said that he was like this all the time, and he only recognized Ares alone.

"I need the help of the mage, too."

Ares returned calmly.