Chapter 18: The So-Called Goodness
Thrall looked at the land he had named Durontal and was silent for a moment, and after a long time, he spoke in a deep voice.
"Durotar is the place where I decided to give my people a fresh start, and Medivan asked me to lead them, and I believed him, though I didn't know much about it, and when we got here, I saw a barren land, not as green as it was in the Eastern Kingdoms. And even where there is water---"
Thrall pointed to the other side of the island, the boundary of the Dust Swamp, "It's not habitable, but I chose to stay, it's a land that needs our full attention, and living here will help us repay the damage we have done to our former homeland of Draenor, and cleanse us of the curse that once hurt us, and make us stronger, tougher, and more orc-like than living in a comfortable place." ”
After listening to Sal's heartfelt words, Gianna nodded sympathetically, and Claudia also fell into thought, and Sal continued:
"But I can't lie, many of my people don't understand my intentions, and they haven't learned how to get supplies properly, but I will guide them in the best way possible, they have a history of violence, and I must find a way to feed them so that they understand that other ways are open for us, and this is an important reason why I want to trade, otherwise the pressure of survival will force them back to their instincts."
Claudia's face softened again, and a smile spread across her face: "We will help you in any way we can, Sal, you are the best leader I have ever met, please guide your people to peace, reason, and prosperity." ”
Gianna also laughed: "It seems that we have reached a consensus on many aspects. ”
Claudia nodded: "Yes, so I propose that in half a month, we will send an official representative to sign a formal written agreement in Ratchet City." ”
Sal also nodded: "Seconded." ”
At the end of the negotiation, Gianna saluted Sal, and Claudia also reached out to Sal and shook his hand, blessing: "May the Light guide your path, Sal." ”
"May your fathers bless you and your people, two ladies."
Gianna smiled, and Claudia teleported out of the island, their figures fading and vanishing.
Itreg walked over and stood beside his chief chief.
"It's a shame." Itreig said thoughtlessly.
"What a pity?" Sal asked.
"It's a shame she's not an orc, you know which one I'm talking about," Itreg sighed, "she's strong, smart, and kind, she's a great mate, she can give birth to strong boys and smart girls with strong blood, but she's not an orc, so there's no chance for you." ”
Sal could understand that "she" was Gianna, and he laughed: "I'm not in the mood to fall in love right now, my mind is all on my people, and I'm only 24 years old, so I don't need to talk about my spouse and children so early." ”
"It's because you need a wife and children for the sake of your people," said Itreig, "We live in a world full of dangers, and once you return to the ranks of our ancestors, we don't even know who will succeed you, and the whole tribe will be thrown into chaos. ”
Sal pondered for a moment, admitting that it made sense, and finally he could only complain, "Itreguer, this is my personal matter, and I can choose not to listen to your nagging." ”
Itrig shrugged, "Perhaps, Thrall, but orcs of my age have been through and learned a lot, and the most important of them all is how to listen. ”
Thrall muttered helplessly, and the two orcs took the wolf and swam to the other side of the sea again.
Stormwind, Mage's Tower.
Claudia and Gianna teleported out of the room one after the other, and after communicating with the mage on duty, Claudia pulled Gianna to a secluded room.
Claudia crossed her hands to hold up her white jade-like chin, she looked at Gianna, frowned and asked, "Why haven't you been to Stormwind City for the past two days?" Why have I only sent a message to my mage once in the past two days? Are you that angry? ”
"I didn't, no, I meant I wasn't that careful," Gianna didn't expect Claudia to be so direct, she quickly shook her head and denied, "I've been busy arranging Theramore's affairs for the past two days, so I don't have time to come over." ”
"What could be so busy, Gianna? There's no way there's more to Theramore than the Stormwind Kingdom, and even if I can handle the Stormwind Kingdom's official duties that morning, I'll be able to handle them that morning. ”
Claudia glanced at Gianna with suspicion, then she sighed under her breath and said with a tired face: "Gianna, don't blame me......"
"No, no, no," Gianna's face began to redden, and she quickly interrupted Claudia to argue, "I was really angry at first, but then I really had something to do, I went to Kul Tiras, and I chose an assistant from my father who had a similar philosophy to me, and assigned a lot of official duties to him and Archmage Twash, and I have been training him for the past two days, so that I will have more time to do my own things in the future, such as coming to Stormwind City." ”
Claudia looked at Gianna in astonishment, Gianna smiled at her and nodded, but Claudia suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
"That's good, I'm sorry, Gianna, it's me who blames you, I'm worried about getting too angry with you about this, you're already my only friend."
"It's me who is wrong, your remarks are dangerous, so I was in a bad mood that day, your change reminds me of the time in Alsace......" Gianna's voice turned low, and then she realized what she had said, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have associated you with him." ”
"I can understand your concern," Claudia nodded, "but my words won't change until now." ”
Gianna looked at Claudia in amazement, and Claudia then sighed: "Gianna, there is nothing wrong with kindness, we are born as human beings, of course we must be kind, but our kindness should have boundaries and principles, if kindness does not grow teeth, it is weakness." ”
"You're right," Gianna thought for a moment and agreed with Claudia's statement, "but you've also seen the philosophy that Thrall and Thrall adhere to, the orcs are not bad in nature, they are just poisoned by the Burning Legion, think about Arthas, then the righteous and kind can do such terrible things after being bewitched by the Burning Legion, we are not fundamentally different from the orcs." ”
"I admit that Thrall is an admirable orc leader," Claudia nodded, "It's really lucky to have him here, but as for the other orcs I don't want to argue with you, in fact none of us have been able to convince anyone in the past few years, I just hope that in the future, the orcs will not live up to our goodness today, otherwise --- you know." ”
"Hmm." Gianna stopped arguing, and Claudia then smiled at her, and she patted Gianna on the shoulder, her blue eyes full of warmth: "As for your other concerns, I feel very honored to have you by my side all the time, reminding me not to go down the wrong path. ”
Gianna's heart warmed immediately, and she smiled at Claudia and stretched out her hand: "I'm the same, it's an honor, after having that assistant, I can accompany you and Mentor Egwen more." ”
Claudia took off her chainmail gloves and gently shook Gianna's hand, and at this moment, the unpleasantness of the two of them a few days ago had completely dissipated.