Chapter Fifty-Six: Impossible Condition, Hope for the Whole Continent
Royal City of Lordaeron, Royal Palace.
Thassarian looked at the vacant throne with emotion, just over a year ago, he was a member of Lordaeron's Guard, often standing on the sidelines and watching the wise and kind King Terenus receive the ministers on the throne, and now, just over a year later, whether it is him, the old king, or the whole of Lordaeron, has been completely changed.
"Kingship doesn't last forever, does it? Son of the hero Kiel Loren, Thassarian. An old voice rang in Thassarian's ears.
Swish!
Thassarian's twin swords were instantly unsheathed and turned to be on guard, only to see a familiar figure in a priest's robe appear in front of him, and Thassarian called out the other party's name in disbelief: "Lord Alonsos Fao!" ”
"It's me, Thassarian," Fao's voice was as gentle and powerful as Thassarian's impression.
"But you, even adults, don't ......."
"Yes, I've become the undead," Fao's tone remained gentle, and then a pure light shone from his fingertips, "but even if it's the undead, we shouldn't give up our faith, the Light still loves us, Thassarian." ”
The familiar light completely dispelled the last of Thassarian's doubts, and he put away his sword and said respectfully, "Lord Fao, you are right, we should not give up our faith. ”
Fao nodded in satisfaction and got down to business: "Thassarian, I have something to ask you about this trip, about you and your lord, Count Fenris, ....... ”
Fao and Sasarian chatted, and Fao asked Jaime a lot of things, and Sasarian answered truthfully about the things that didn't matter, but he still showed embarrassment on the key point and refused Fao and said:
"I'm sorry, my lord, I can't answer this question, I can only tell you that the Earl, everything he does is for the sake of our undead, our humanity, and the future of the entire continent."
"We undead, we humans?" After hearing these two contradictory words, Fao looked emotional, "Can you please ask Count Fenris to come and meet with me?" I didn't want too many people to know about my arrival, but I wanted to ask him something personally. ”
"I'll report it, Fao-sama." Thassarian bowed his head, "Lord Count should be glad to see you. ”
"Thank you, Thassarian," Fao continued, "remember, don't let that 'Natalie' know I'm coming. ”
"No problem!" Thassarian was equally jealous of the strange woman, and agreed without hesitation.
Soon after, Jaime arrived, and after identifying himself and chatting briefly with him, Fao asked what he was most concerned about: "What are your plans for this negotiation?" What do you want? ”
"Archbishop, this is what I think...... Jaime spoke out without reservation.
"What a peace negotiation that I didn't expect, Count Fenris, and I was not mistaken about you." After listening to the conditions, Fao sighed, "But your plan still lacks two key steps to be foolproof, and I am willing to help you make up for the shortcomings in your plan." ”
Knowing where the flaws in his plan were, Jaime nodded slightly, "Thank you then, Archbishop." ”
"No, it is you who deserve to be thanked, you are about to end more than a year of turmoil and find a way out for our future and that of humanity."
"It's not us and humanity, it's us humans." Jaime corrected.
"You're right, we humans." A smile appeared on Fao's face, and he continued: "One more thing, that 'Natalie' next to you is a dangerous existence, and I have an idea about her...... ”
Jaime nodded, "No problem, I already knew something was wrong with her." ”
The next afternoon, 'Natalie' hopped to the Lordaeron Throne Room, and when she entered the door, she found Jaime waiting for her, and 'Natalie' spoke in her characteristic sweet voice, "My lord, you are looking for me." ”
A rare smile appeared on Jaime's face: "It's not me looking for you, it's two of your acquaintances looking for you." ”
"Acquaintances?" 'Natalie' immediately felt bad in her heart, and as soon as she turned her head, she realized that two figures at the entrance had blocked her in the throne room, one of them was Fao, who had sealed her in the tomb of Tyr, and the other was the real Natalie, who looked exactly like her, and was smiling very brightly at the moment.
"Hey, sir." 'Natalie' protested angrily to Jaime, "People can't help you, you're going to find these two nemesis to harm me." ”
"I'm sorry," James said with interest, "but I think the real Miss Natalie would be able to serve me better." ”
"Alright, Saratas, don't be ashamed," said the real Natalie, "and be honest yourself, or Mistress Fao and I won't mind you spitting up all the food you've eaten during this time." ”
"Oh, I really don't know who is ashamed," Natalie pouted, and the voice continued to sound as she turned back into a dagger, "I've slept all over the continent with your body and appearance in the past year, and there is no shortage of all skin colors, ages, and races, and I can even put together an All-Species Exposition in Azeroth, and finally, I have found that Mr. Marcus to come and send a few shots, so that he can draw every detail of your body into his published book." ”
Jaime and Fao on the side couldn't help but turn their faces away to hide the twitch at the corner of their mouth, Natalie had already grabbed the dagger and slammed it to the ground: "You are more soulless than ten years ago!" Who did you learn all this bad taste from!! ”
Saratas replied as he ran to the train, "I didn't learn it from a blonde woman named Claudia Sebercher. ”
Jaime's face suddenly froze, and he began to retort: "Don't listen to its nonsense, Claudia is kind and simple, how can she teach it such a thing." ”
"Hmph, Jaime," Saratas said to Claudia, "as long as you help me get out of Natalie's clutches, I can restore your abilities in a short time, and turn into your old look, and have a few shots with you in various positions, and even sisters and something." ”
"What are you kidding," Jaime shook his head, not bothering to say anything to Saratasdo, and instead looked at Fao with a frosty face, "Archbishop, is there a way to destroy this dagger once and for all." ”
Fao was also a little helpless about Saratas's bad taste, shook his head and said, "I can't help it for the time being, but you don't have to worry about it doing nonsense, this time Natalie and I will join forces to take care of it." ”
Thousands of miles away, Claudia didn't know that Saratas was trying to trick her, she had just boarded the ship and planned to go to Tarummere with Varian for talks, in fact, Varian didn't plan to take her there, but Claudia was by his side and said that he would be obedient and Varian finally agreed.
On the boat, Varian was frowning at a red-haired girl not far from Claudia, and whispered to Claudia, "Is she your new maid?" I don't know martial arts or etiquette, what are you taking her for? ”
"She's the death knight's own sister Thassarian's own sister, let's let her be my maid for the time being, she's been wanting to see her brother for a long time."
Varian disagreed: "The greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment, and the undead will not be able to return to the living." ”
"The undead can't be turned back into the living," Claudia affirmed part of Varian's claim, "but Raresa won't be disappointed, we'll know then." ”
"Okay."
A few days later, Claudia followed Varian and other high-ranking members of the Alliance to the vicinity of Talummere, a town that is still inhabited by humans, but it is already close to the area controlled by the Forsaken, so it is a mutually acceptable place for peace talks, but as soon as the Alliance negotiators entered Talenmere, they were pleasantly surprised, and the high-ranking Mograine of the Northern Brotherhood of Light, Tairossos, and the lord of the Valley of the Hearth, Tyran Fordin, as well as many paladin priests, appeared in front of the Alliance negotiating team.
"Mentor!"
Claudia was naturally extremely surprised and ran to the side of Tairosus to ask for warmth, but in addition to surprise, Wari was also puzzled, why these two top paladins and the Lord of Hearthvale appeared here, as if he saw Varian's thoughts, Mograine bowed to him: "Your Majesty, we will be responsible for ensuring the smooth progress of this meeting, the Forsaken Lord is waiting for you in the upstairs room, he hopes to communicate with you privately before the official meeting begins." ”
Varian's brow furrowed even tighter: "Alexandros, how can you ...... How could these forsaken ......?. ”
Although Varian's words were not completely spoken, Mograini had already understood Varian's meaning, and he smiled bitterly and whispered: "Some time ago, Archbishop Fao, who is also the Forsaken, appeared in front of us, and he made us feel his nobility with an unprecedented powerful and pure light, and persuaded most of us to support this meeting. ”
"Archbishop Fao?" Varian exclaimed, and Mograine nodded, "Yes, Mistress Fao is waiting for you in that room, and he will be a witness to the meeting between the two of you." ”
"Okay." Varian said a few words to the left and right and walked upstairs, he didn't think that these paladins would harm him, not to mention that most of the envoys were downstairs, and they could be rescued if there was an accident.
When Varian pushed open the door, in addition to seeing the Forsaken Lord Jaime, he also saw Fao in a priest's robe, surrounded by pure white magnificent holy light, which should have burned him but had no effect on him, Fao smiled when he came in and said, "Welcome, Varian Ureon, son of Lane, King of the Stormwind Kingdom. ”
After seeing the familiar light and smile, Varian's guard also lowered a lot, and he bowed slightly: "It's a pleasure to see you again, great friend of the people of the Stormwind Kingdom, Archbishop Alonsos Fao. ”
"I will witness your talks," said Fao, "for the sake of us humanity, and for the sake of the whole continent." ”
"Alright," Varian said in an unkind tone as he walked over from Jaime and sat down across from him, "Say what you want, Jaime Theen, remember, don't go too far." ”
Jaime raised his head and looked at the king across from him, the corners of his mouth pulling an arc: "I'll give you a deal you can't refuse...... ”
While Varian had already gone upstairs to meet with Jaime privately, Claudia was chatting happily with several Brotherhood of Light executives, but in fact she was originally close to Tyrossos, and she had spoken to Mograine two or three times, and Tyranferdin, who had not even spoken at all, but that didn't stop them from having a lively conversation.
Claudia looked at Tairossos expectantly: "Mentor, you didn't come when I got engaged, and you can't be absent from the wedding ceremony." ”
Tairosos laughed, "I didn't know the news before, otherwise I would have been there." ”
Mograini added on the side: "Sister Claudia, although we are not well informed in the Valley of the Hearth, we have also known about your countless heroic deeds this year, not to mention how proud your mentor has been this year. ”
Tyran Ferding also said, "Yes, Sister Claudia, you are worthy of being a child who has been pampered by the Light, and now many new members of the Church of the Light regard you as their idol and worship you very much. ”
Claudia was embarrassed to hear the praise and changed the subject: "Who else is here this time?" Sister Bridget, is she here? ”
Tairossos shook his head: "Despite the persuasion of Lord Fao, Sister Bridgette and her father and Ethanlien did not approve of Count Fenris's proposal, and I guess we will have to persuade them to go back this time." ”
"So, what's Jaime's proposal?" Claudia asked curiously.
Tairossos, Mograini, and Tyran Ferdins all looked at Claudia with strange expressions, and Claudia was surprised: "Why do you all have this look? ”
Mograini smiled and said, "Because the most crucial part of his proposal is on you, Sister Claudia, you are now at the mercy of the entire continent." ”
"Claudia, and thanks to his love for you, we have hope of resolving this matter peacefully and rebuilding our Lordaeron." ”
"Rebuild Lordaeron?" Claudia exclaimed, "What the hell is his proposal?" ”
"That's what you're proposing?" In the room, Varian smiled wryly, "It's a great gift I can't refuse." ”
"Yes," Jaime nodded, "you don't have to worry about Anduin's succession anymore, Claudia and your eldest son will be the kings of Lordaeron, and the second son will change his surname to Sean and inherit my family and title, so that we can each take what we need, and you House Urion will be the kings of the entire continent, and my House Sean will become prominent and continue." ”
Varian glanced at Fao on the side, and then spoke again: "That's why Mograini and Fording are here today?" Does this mean that this proposal has been approved by all of you? ”
Jaime didn't speak, and Fao replied, "That's right, this proposal has been unanimously agreed by the lords who are still standing in Lordaeron and most of the members of the Northern Church of Light, Lordaeron has been plagued by the undead for too long, and you and Lady Claudia's eldest son, who can bring them the protection they desperately need, can be regarded as their own by the locals of Lordaeron, and can be recognized by Count Fenris, will undoubtedly be the best candidate for the new king of Lordaeron." ”
"But the royal family of Lordaeron may not be extinct, Princess Jialia is just missing ......."
Faced with Varian's question, Fao pulled out a document from his bosom: "Princess Jialia is only protected by me, and she has voluntarily agreed to give up the throne of Lordaeron to you and the eldest son of Lady Claudia, just as the Lothar family ceded the throne of the Stormwind Kingdom to your ancestors. ”
"But she's still alive!" Varian resisted, "King Terenus didn't take the opportunity to take my ...... back then. ”
"What are you kidding, Varian Ureon!" Jaime interrupted him coldly, "Don't you have a point in mind?" Your family has been dying like a hero for generations, so all your people and nobles can always support your family, and that's the key to your re-establishment of the country! ”
"And the Minethil family's reputation in Lordaeron has long been completely stinky, and both nobles and commoners have abandoned them, otherwise how could Jialia have been hiding and not daring to show up!"
"The most important thing is, why should I accept outsiders to take over the territory I have conquered, after all, it is only for Claudia's sake that I am willing to give up Lordaeron in a few years!"
Fao also persuaded on the side: "King Varian, Jialia gave up the royal power completely voluntarily, she has been disheartened since the failed marriage more than ten years ago, and she is even more heartbroken after the accident in Arthas, and she has long wanted to completely give up the burden of royal power and join the church with me to practice atonement, if you don't believe me, I can arrange for Princess Jialia to tell you her thoughts in person." ”
"Okay, but it has to be Princess Galia's willingness."
Fao and Jaime looked at each other and said in unison, "That's fine!" ”
Varian then asked another question: "But how can this proposal be approved by the other kings?" ”
Jaime was clearly prepared for this: "The port of Minahir will be ceded to Kul Tiras in exchange for the support of King Daryn. ”
"Nomorie owes you a lot of favors to the Stormwind Kingdom as far as I know, so it's not hard to get the support of the gnomes."
"On the dwarven side, I will release the dwarven captives and contract them the few mines that we are temporarily unable to mine, and I believe that King Magni will not refuse."
"As for the Blood Elves, I will lead my troops to kill the traitor Darkan of the Scourges entrenched in the Wraithlands, so that the Blood Elves can recover the Wraith Lands, and I will be able to incorporate the undead army under Darkan, so that the Blood Elves can also account for the past."
"As for the new members of the Alliance, the Night Elves, I believe that if the other allies have agreed, they will not come out against the help of the Alliance, right?"
After thinking about it for a while, Varian had to admit that the other party's plan was indeed feasible: "I'm starting to admire you a little, Jaime Thean, I will try to convince the Night Elves, as for the Holy Light Church in my country, I have to trouble Archbishop Fao to persuade him." ”
"That's fine," Fao nodded, "I'll bring a few members of the Northern Church with me, and I haven't seen my apprentice Benedictas in years." ”
After some time, the three of them discussed and added a lot to the agreement and plan, and then Fao saw that there was no big omission in the plan, and said to Varian:
"Since the three of us have no objections, how about I send someone to invite the other members of the delegation to come up and start the formal signing process?"
"I'm fine!" Varian agreed.
With the consensus of the key players, the negotiation process proceeded quickly, and on the first day, a consensus was reached on the key points of the negotiation agreement, and most of the terms were established, which are mainly as follows:
"The Forsaken will free all Union captives.
The Alliance will recognize the right of the forgotten to live and reunite with their families with the permission of their families, provided that the forgotten persons comply with the laws of the Alliance.
Lordaeron will be rebuilt, and the new king will be the eldest son of Varian and Claudia, and will be temporarily ruled by the Regency Council until he comes of age.
The Forsaken and the Stormwind Kingdom will send troops to retake the Eastern and Western Plaguelands.
Parts of the Tirisfal Glades and Silver Pines are to be temporarily taken over by the Forsaken and gradually handed over to humanity over the course of ten years.
The Alliance will assist the Forsaken on the Northern Expedition to take revenge on the Lich King.
The port of Minahir will become the territory of Kurtilas.
The Forsaken will assist the Blood Elves in reclaiming the Wraith Lands.
……
Varian and Claudia's second son will pass to Jaime Sean and become heirs to House Sean, who will rise from earl to archduke and acquire the entire northern part of the Silver Pine Forest.
……。 ”
Later that evening, when Varian, who had been negotiating for a day, approached Claudia and found Claudia sitting alone in her room, Varian was curious:
"Why are you here by yourself, why aren't you with the rest of the Church of Light? And your maid-in-waiting? ”
"Reetha and Thassarian are crying and laughing together, and they probably won't be back until late." Claudia said, and then she blushed with shame at the thought of another question, and complained, "How embarrassed I am to go and see the other brothers and sisters in the church now, everyone is looking at me wrongly." ”
After hearing this, Varian also smiled evilly and aimed at Claudia's abdomen: "That's right, your belly is now related to the hope of the entire continent, for the sake of peace and future of the continent, we will advance the wedding to three months later, how about it, this excuse can't be refused." ”
Claudia became even more shy, picked up a pillow and buried her face deep in.
Varian smiled and said, "Are you acquiescing?" ”
Claudia turned her face and whispered, "I promise you." ”
Varian laughed, "Great, I'm going to announce the good news to everyone, and they're all looking forward to the early birth of our child." ”
"Don't go," Claudia looked up suddenly, and Varian looked at the blushing girl in front of him with interest, and asked with interest, "Why aren't you allowed to go?" ”
Claudia couldn't help but be speechless for a while, and looked up at the other party with a resentful look: "How do you know that I will definitely have a son, and there are at least two." ”
"You don't know that," Varian smirked, "We in the Ureon family have a way of ensuring the birth of a male heir, and with your physical fitness, the two of us will definitely have two sons in three years if we work hard." ”
"But I want a daughter!" Claudia subconsciously retorted, and then she felt that she seemed to be retorting in the wrong place, and became crazy: "No, who said that I want to work hard with you to do this kind of thing!" ”
Varian laughed: "If you want a daughter, you have to work harder, we can have a daughter for the third child!" ”
Claudia, who was angry, gave him a fierce look: "If you want to be beautiful, you will have two children, I don't want to be a fertility machine!" ”
"Hahaha-." Varian smirked.
*************
Well, here are the words of the author.
Today is a large chapter of more than 6,000 words, which is equivalent to two chapters, but for the sake of everyone's better reading experience, I will combine it into one chapter.
There are a lot of things during the Chinese New Year, and I think everyone knows about it, so the update may be broken, and if it is broken, I will make up for one less day, because there have been more updates today.
Finally, if no one likes to subscribe to this kind of 6,000-word chapter, I will split it into smaller chapters in the future.
Above.