Chapter 56: The Splendor of the Paladin (I)
Thassarian was just the horse of the four of us Paladins who had brought back. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info and counting the one outside the courtyard of Ronin and Wen Lesa there are only five in total, and it is impossible for the seven of us to share it equally, if we are all allowed to ride horses, then why do we have to go to the stable to borrow a few more horses, and we must not let outsiders see that two people of our status have to be squeezed into one horse. But I didn't choose to do so, because at this point I thought of an opportunity to get revenge on Ronin.
"Well... Then Gianna and I will ride horses, and you will follow. I smiled at Ronin and arranged our plan.
After saying that, everyone nodded, yes, this is how I wanted to bully Ronin, because such a walk was nothing to the Paladin Apprentice who had taught Uther or the Elven Ranger, but the mage was different. Physical strength has never been their mage's specialty, and he has just finished using the spell, he is already a little tired, but what makes me extraordinary, Luo Ning actually has no opinion like them, in fact, as long as he apologizes or something, I will definitely allow him to ride a horse, but I didn't expect him to be so stubborn.
Maybe it's because his foreknowledge can tell him that he doesn't have to walk at all, because my beloved cares a lot about how this fellow mage really feels
"Ronin, you and Winlessa on horseback. Gianna said to them, "Otherwise, your stables won't be able to hold the two new horses." β
"Well, thank you, Your Highness. Ronin smiled, and although I was surprised, just as I was about to express my opinion, Gianna gave her reasons.
"We're going to need your spells then. β
"Of course, always waiting. At this time, Ronin bowed to Gianna like a proud gentleman.
I didn't say anything more, but got on my horse and went to the gate to join my fathers.
Because this is the center of the town, the market is too busy to travel quickly, which also gives us room to communicate.
In fact, Gianna, who understands my heart, understands that the reason why I let the two of us ride the horse is precisely because I want to take the opportunity to take revenge on Luo Ning after seeing his fatigue, and the slight unhappiness on my face is because of her own assertiveness and not implementing my plan.
"No matter how powerful a mage is, once he collapses, it will be different. Gianna explained to me with a little seriousness that it was not an ordinary thing, but a warning not to joke on them about such things.
"Oh..."I nodded silently, as if I understood something, thinking about some extremely powerful archmages, maybe it is so, when the mages are weak, I am afraid that even ordinary young people can fight against them. The best example of this is Medivan, who often collapses himself from his spells, and at that time any moving object can kill him. I couldn't help but look at him with guilt, after all, if my joke caused this faithful friend to collapse, then my guilt would be great, but he rejected my apology before I could open my mouth.
"Don't worry about me, my physical strength isn't that bad. Ronin smiled heavily, and Wen Lesa glared at her beloved with a serious face.
"Really, don't make that excuse every morning not to exercise. β
"It's not like that...", Ronin realized something, and turned to explain to the ranger, but no matter how he disguised and tacted, the latter didn't appreciate his affection at all. We just laughed and watched Ronin being blamed by the rangers. Or maybe this is the best revenge for myself, but I have long forgotten what the original motive was for wanting to take revenge on Luo Ning.
While the ranger and the mage were entangled in this way, I also began to think deeply about the main task of this trip, that is, the marriage contract given to me by my father.....
It's true that my sister and Varian have a subconscious affection for each other, but how to find a factor that makes them accessible to each other is the key. If the two of them are brought to know each other, I think this is somewhat suspected of forcing the marriage. But if not, what can be done.
Watching Ronin keep pulling the horse closer to Winlessa's mount, and the way she ignored her seemed to be my fear of what might happen between Varian and her sister, or worse, like two aristocrats with strong self-esteem being reserved and silent with each other.
Just when I was so worried, Ronin used a trick to deal with the ranger, he wanted to use the horse to stop Winlessa's advance, but the ranger directly pulled the front rope around the horse's neck and jumped the horse's front hooves to show his anger, these two horses, like their original owners Sasarian and Melwin, were both male horses from childhood to adulthood, seeing one strong, the other horse was not to be outdone, and before Ronin gave an order, he also jumped his front hooves, even higher than the previous one, which made the overwhelmed Ronin fall to the ground.
"Ronin!" Wen Lesa immediately dismounted to check on her fallen beloved, who first pretended to moan to deceive the ranger's sympathy, and then suddenly returned to her original state.
"I see!" I excitedly thought of a solution, and they looked at me in amazement. Those who don't know will definitely think that I must be naΓ―ve. And I didn't explain this to them, but told them about my plan. When everyone smiled clearly, everything seemed to wait for Varian's arrival.
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We were the last to arrive, but it was better to be in time, and when we reached the gate, we could faintly see the banner of Stormwind in the distance. Perhaps my father would have rebuked us for being late and why I had not waited for the guest of honor where I should have been, but after I had assured him that I would be able to fulfill my promise about what he cared about most, and as for Proudmoor, he had no objection to seeing his daughter's smile.
Finally Varian stepped into our royal city of Lordaeron again, and compared to the last time he came here with Lothar, this time there was only joy, because some things did not melt away with the passage of time, such as our attitude towards them, which was still the same as before.
"King Varian, you have lived up to your father's expectations..."
"We owe everything to your assistance that year. Varian and his father hugged each other like a long-lost father and son, and Dareen, a king who was also a friend of the dead King of Stormwind, Lane, put his hand on the strong boy's arm. And this kind of harmony made the onlookers rejoice for a while, yes, as long as this feeling can continue, it means that peace still shines within our human race, and the alliance can still continue.
Of course, as for our juniors, it was even more so, but we had already hugged each other before, and it seemed that some intimate gestures would go against our true feelings, so we were not as enthusiastic as they were, and after a simple handshake, we headed towards the palace.
Maybe my father was a little unhappy that Varian and I didn't have enthusiastic movements, but he always let me walk with Varian. But Varian, on the other hand, came for a trip precisely because he had a lot to ask his father for, so he tried to keep his mount close to my father and talk to him about some relief and support. Maybe it was just a few petty requests at first, but my father gradually became impatient and said something heavy.
"Now you can consult with Alsace on all matters of state, and he is perfectly capable of representing my opinion. β
"But one thing is very important. β
"Alsace has a choice. β
"You mean all things Lordaeron?"
Varian smiled, and Father didn't have this change at all, maybe I guessed what he was asking.
"Of course. β
"Then, about you Lordaeron sending troops to Blackstone Mountain. β
"Yes, of course. "I smiled and answered Varian's request before my father, yes, it was what I wanted to fight for, and now that I had decided, there was no reason to refuse him. "I will personally lead the march against the orcs. β
I looked at my father with a smile, and looked at his stunned look, obviously a little embarrassed, and it was indeed a big deal. Perhaps the decision to aid Stormwind will be implemented after negotiation, after all, it is an obligation within the Alliance. But that had to be the result of a lot of political concessions in Stormwind, like the most important thing....
"It seems that you have a plan. Father looked at Varian's and I smiles thoughtfully, then asked, "I hope you haven't forgotten that." β
"Of course. β
After I looked determined, he nodded slightly in satisfaction and turned to face the Admiral.
"I don't think we're up to date anymore. β
"Some," Dai Lin smiled and turned to Varian, although Kul Tiras was still not as strong as Stormwind in terms of strength, but as an elder, he could still get the attention of the King of Stormwind. "I think you'd enjoy being with them more. β
Varian turned back and exchanged glances with several of his ministers. So he made a decision.
"Yes, when we settle. β
"Then we'll see you after dinner. β
"What are you going to do in the meantime?" Gianna asked his father suspiciously, and Prodmore turned to his father and the ministers behind Varian with the general's gaze, and they were also reflexively watching Prodemore like loyal soldiers... Just compared to Lordaeron's generals. The ministers of Stormwind then rightfully set their sights on their own king.
"I'm going to catch up with my colleagues. Dai Lin explained to his daughter, but his eyes remained on Varian, yes, only Varian had the right to arrange his minister. But he clearly had no reason or idea to refuse.
Yes, once upon a time in the battle against the orcs, each other experienced life and death together, and maybe only at that time they were truly together, indeed, it was time to get together and relive each other's feelings. Just like Varian and I, forget who we are and rediscover some of our old feelings... At that time, he was not a king, and I was very young, so I didn't have to worry about each other's identities and differences, I just followed my feelings.
"Alright, Varian, I'll be waiting for you at the training ground as before, don't let me wait until I think you're afraid. β
"Well, of course Alsace. β
Seeing that he did not care about his minister, but accepted my challenge as he had ever been an indomitable warrior, and perhaps nothing could have looked forward to it more than that, I smiled and turned my horse around and went straight to the place where I used to meet Muradin every day.
Thinking about this place for a long time, the faces of Thassarian, Melwin, and Faric showed uneasiness, and indeed this place has brought us too many ups and downs. I have the same experience as them, and I feel the same way. It's just that one more than they are that I'm now more worried about the fate of Muradin.
He actually went to Northrend to find the cursed artifact. I couldn't help but look sad again when I thought about it, and this kind of expression my other three friends didn't have.
"Arthas?"
"Nothing, I just thought of the dwarf. My thoughts were interrupted by Gianna, and I was thinking too much, so I explained to her something that everyone could know.
"Didn't expect you to miss him?" Thassarian looked at me in surprise, perhaps in his understanding, he only looked like he was beaten, but after the other two people's questioning expressions, he also felt empathy, "Well, it is true. β
"It would be fine if that were the case. Gianna nodded and smiled, "I thought you were worried that you wouldn't be able to complete your father's task." β
"Actually, to be honest, I'm not absolutely sure. I replied to my beloved's doubts with a serious face, and this surprised everyone.
"Well, how do you explain it to your father? β
"I've done my best, and if it doesn't work, it just means that they're really not suitable..."I shook my head and turned to Magic. "Then it should be the right people to compose their happiness. β
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After a moment of silence, everyone's hearts became agitated. And this shook Gianna's resolve even more, at least verbally.
"Well, then I really want to see how you mess things up. β
"It seems that Her Royal Highness Gianna plays a key role, and so does Ronin. β
"Then I'm not going to invite your sister. β
"No, Gianna. We still have to follow the plan, and only after we have worked hard will we accept that fate without regrets. I shook my head again in pain, as if I hadn't calmed down after thinking about my dwarven master,... That's how it should be.
"Well, how could I want to see you like that. Gianna smiled and shook her head, and I felt a pang of comfort in the moment. I knew she wasn't talking about that, but it did sound warm inside.
At this moment, although I was on the horse, I still wanted to touch my girl, but at this time, she said goodbye to me. "Well, Arthas, I'll go visit my sister first. "With the disappearance of the teleportation, she finally disappeared from view, and I couldn't help but feel an unprovoked throbbing.
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