Chapter 275: A Veteran's Long-Cherished Wish
"Report to Mistress Varian, Mistress Gianna said she was still on her way to the portal, so she declined your invitation."
After a moment of silence, a deep and hoarse voice came,
"Hmm...... Stand down. β
"Yes!"
The herald quickly answered, then got up and left.
It's just that before leaving, he couldn't help but sneak a glance at the resolute back of the resolute figure standing quietly in front of the window with his back to him.
His heart "fluttered" violently.
I don't know why, every time he sees this adult, even if it's just a back, he can't help but get excited.
Because this lord is the current Storm King, Varian Wrynn.
His handsome face and resolute eyes were completely inherited from his father, King Lane, and his warm smile reminded people of the benevolent King Terenus, and his superb martial arts, strategic strategy, and unwavering will were like the reincarnation of Lothar.
He was passionate, brave, resolute, and full of pride.
Together with King Terenus' proudest son, Prince Arthas, he was hailed as the most powerful successor of the Terran Alliance, and the Terran Alliance's greatest hope for a more brilliant tomorrow.
Everyone who meets Varian will soon be conquered by him and loyal to him from the bottom of their hearts. The younger people were impressed by his charisma, and the older generation could not help but think of the shadows of Lothar, Ryan, and Terenus when they saw him, and they were immediately convinced of Varian.
And Varian has also used his strength to prove that he is worthy of their loyalty and trust.
Even when the undead catastrophe was rampant on the Eastern Kingdom continent, Varian still led the last and largest group of refugees to fight their way out, and with the timely rescue of Admiral Dalin, they successfully evacuated to the Kalimdor continent.
So as soon as he arrived at the new Terran Alliance, Varian was appointed deputy commander of the Alliance, second only to Gianna and Dalein. And after the death of Admiral Dai Lin, he is actually equivalent to sitting in the second position of the Terran Alliance.
And the first person in the alliance, Gianna, is his existence like a sister.
Just like Gianna has always truly regarded Varian as an older brother, Varian also genuinely regards her as a younger sister.
It's just that Gianna hopes that he can help her manage the Terran Alliance like a brother takes care of his sister, but Varian hopes that Gianna will really live a life of raising flowers, drinking afternoon tea, dressing up and shopping, instead of being in charge of the Terran Alliance.
People change, and Arthas can stab his father with a sword and become a death knight. When Varian, who was known to him, learned of the death of King Terenus, whom he loved as his father, he also left a dark side in his sunny heart.
And these dark sides are magnified after Gianna kills Admiral Dalin, whom he also respects.
Why?
These righteous, brave, merciful, and great people all died in the end! And King Terenus and Admiral Daelin died so miserably!
As a dear relative, once my brother and sister, why did you get it?!
Am I not teaching you the doctrine of the Light?
Am I not setting a good example for you?
No!
I've done my best......
All this is the fault of the right!
"Rights, rights...... If Admiral Dalin hadn't seized military power, Gianna probably wouldn't have killed her father...... Brian, did you say yes? Varian turned to look at the dwarf who was sitting in the corner of the room, gently wiping the sword hanging there.
Brian Copperbeard, the current leader of the Dwarves.
Brian shook his head and asked rhetorically, "If King Terenus hadn't suddenly revoked Arthas's military power, wouldn't Arthas have betrayed?" Won't you kill my second brother Muradin? β
Wari paused, shook his head as well, and sighed, "Ugh...... Either way, Gianna is now the leader of the Alliance, and Arthas is the ruler of the Scourge. That's just the way it is. β
"We need to shine the Light on every land, we ...... More strength is needed. The Terran Alliance must be dominated by our will, not Gianna's naΓ―ve pacifism. β
Brian touched his beard and affirmed, "Of course, otherwise, I wouldn't have helped you." But I heard that you and Gianna don't get along? That's ...... to her."
Varian smiled bitterly, "If I could, I hope she's doing well, too." But the reality is cruel......"
Speaking of which, Varian looked out the window again, looked back at him, and said softly,
"I remember before the Scourge of the Dead, I participated in a veteran's condolence group. On that occasion, I saw many soldiers who had followed Uncle Lothar and my father's old unit. The moment they saw me, they were stunned...... And then they all cried. They said that they remembered their uncle and father who died tragically. Some of them, even some, fled to Lordaeron with me as a child. After that, they spent their entire lives at the forefront of the battlefield, dedicating everything to the Alliance. β
"They've been miserable, but they've never complained about anything, they've never asked for anything. They said that seeing me that day and seeing the shadows of my uncle and father again in me was the happiest thing in their lives......"
"In those days, they talked to me a lot, told me a lot of stories about my uncle and my father...... Also, all the atrocities of the orcs...... This race deserves to be destroyed! β
"They have only one long-cherished wish in their lives, and that is to hope to destroy the orcs."
"Unfortunately, after the defeat of the Orcs, the benevolent Uncle Terenus did not give up on exterminating the Orcs, but reduced them to slavery. Perhaps it was because his uncle was so merciful that he found the jealousy of Heaven that Arthas was able to kill him so ruthlessly. β
And this cursed race escaped from life and continued to do whatever it wanted. If they had been wiped out earlier, there would have been no orc tribes eyeing our north now, and if they had been wiped out earlier, they would not have led to the tragic death of Admiral Dai Lin. If they had been wiped out, we would have been able to draw even greater power to cleanse the undead of the Scourge. β
"At the end of the day, this race should be wiped out! This is not only the long-cherished wish of those veterans, but now, it is also my long-cherished wish! β
Brian on the side nodded firmly, "Don't worry, I will support you." It's just that Gianna won't attend the court-martials tomorrow and wants to stay out of the matter completely, so what should I do? β
The corners of Varian's mouth twitched, "Hehe, stay out of the matter?" She's still too naΓ―ve...... In the struggle for power, which has always been full of interests and compromises, will it be useful to lose your temper? Her non-coming will only alienate her from the rest of the world. If she doesn't come, it will only make her lose the power to make decisions. β
"Besides, if she doesn't come, won't our plan be carried out just in time?"