Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Aristocrats

Song Zheng always thought that attending his funeral would only appear in funny stories.

However, when he saw that his name was indeed written on the mourning wreaths and banners beside the road, he had to explain to Taresa beside him that it was all a misunderstanding.

However, he also had to admit that the memorial service was indeed very grand, and it seemed that Gianna was still very good to him, not only came to preside over it in person, but also organized tens of thousands of people to participate, so that the roof of Luo Ning's small building was crowded with people.

At this moment, in the center of the crowd, a man who looked like an officer was giving a mournful speech with a sad face, and people around him applauded from time to time.

The only thing that surprised him was that the officer actually said Baron Song Zheng when he read his name.

"Baron? So how did Song Zheng become a nobleman? Song Zheng's brows jumped, and he hurriedly asked others.

"He sacrificed himself to save so many people, and he was of high moral character, so Princess Gianna proposed to posthumously crown him a nobleman, and His Majesty Terenus has decreed that he be canonized as a baron."

"And this kind of good thing?" The corners of Song Zheng's mouth twitched, this was really a surprise, he accidentally became a nobleman.

However, Song Zheng found that Talesa beside him seemed to be very nervous, and even kept dodging behind him.

"What's wrong? You don't have to worry, it's just a misunderstanding, they must have thought I was killed in battle, I'll go and explain to them later, although this trip is dangerous, but now it doesn't seem to be a loss, not only picked up a lot of good things, but also got a baron's title. Song Zheng laughed in a low voice.

The title of nobility has always been difficult to obtain, and I picked up a cheap one for nothing this time.

"No...... I'm not worried about this ......," Talesha's voice was filled with hesitation and fear.

Song Zheng was a little puzzled: "Then what are you worried about?" ”

"The guy up there who is talking...... He was Edras Blackmore. ”

"Edras Blackmore? You mean the guy who is speaking on stage? Song Zheng couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this.

That guy looked very tall and wore a very fine suit of armor, he originally thought it was an officer sent by Lordaeron, but he never expected that guy to be Edras Blackmore!

"Yes, I wouldn't admit it." Taresa nodded nervously.

Edras Blackmore...... How did he end up here? Song Zheng frowned.

He naturally knew that this Edras Blackmore was not a good person, he had tried to subvert Lordaeron in the original history of Warcraft, and before Taresa said that he had a connection with syndicate thieves, and he even saw the mage of the Cursed Church in his fortress, presumably he had already colluded with the Cursed Church.

"It's completely different from history...... This guy was supposed to die in Dunhold before he ......" Looking at the seemingly popular Edras Blackmore on stage, Song Zheng muttered in a low voice.

He didn't know if this historical change had anything to do with his own involvement, but he instinctively made him feel a dangerous aura approaching.

Originally, Song Zheng wanted to go to Gianna and the others immediately to explain the situation, but now he couldn't help but hesitate.

Since even Edras Blackmore has come to Dalaran, it is possible that syndicate thieves and people from the Church of the Damned will infiltrate Dalaran as well!

Song Zheng soon asked someone on the side of the road about Na Edras Blackmore, hoping to learn more about the situation.

"Edras Blackmore, a battle hero and revered by everyone, is currently residing in the city of Dalaran, and this time he was invited by Princess Gianna to give a speech at the memorial service."

"This Edras Blackmore is also a hero?" Song Zheng asked in some surprise.

"Of course, General Edras has just defeated the Orc attack at Dunhold, and he has also killed the Orc's vicious chieftain, which is a great credit, and His Majesty Tyrenus has personally canonized him as a Marquis." The passer-by was very excited.

"Marquis...... That's a few levels higher than the baron......" Song Zheng pouted, this guy seemed to be cheaper than him, and he was so slow to take Taresa along the way that Edras Blackmore reached Dalaran before them, and even became a guest at his funeral.

At the same time, he couldn't help but secretly worry in his heart, if someone like Edras Blackmore was further promoted, it would probably not be a good thing for Lordaeron and Darla.

Of course...... It was even worse for him, knowing that the hundreds of title deeds in his hands belonged to Edras Blackmore, and if he openly sold them, it would easily arouse Edras Blackmore's suspicions.

But even if he knew that Edras Blackmore was not a good man, he couldn't prove it, and the mage of the Church of the Damned had been killed by him on the spot, and he might have been burned to ashes by Dunhold's fire.

If he accuses a marquis with military merits out of thin air, the consequences of not being able to produce evidence are certainly not something that he can afford as a thief.

"Let's find a place to stay and see how it goes." Song Zheng thought about it for a long time, and finally pulled Taresa out of the noisy memorial hall.

If it really makes people think that he has died in battle, it may still be a good thing, at least it can save him from being hunted down by the Church of the Damned, and it can also give him a chance to quietly sell the hundreds of land deeds in his hand, and even find a chance to deal with those syndicate thieves and the people of the Church of the Damned.

Song Zheng soon found a hotel in the business district of Dalaran, and then tried to inquire carefully about the matter related to Edras Blackmore.

But what he heard in those taverns was a bit surprising.

At this moment, Edras Blackmore seems to be very beautiful, not only has he become a hero worshipped by people, but he is also the new marquis, invited to give speeches everywhere, accept people's congratulations, and can be described as in the limelight, but he has lost the army in his hands!

More importantly, Terenus II gave him a marquis, but he did not grant him a corresponding fief.

In other words, the current Edras Blackmore actually only has an empty title of marquis, and is firmly restrained by various honors and oratory activities in Dalaran, and even goes to the royal capital of Lordaeron and other cities to give speeches and honors in the next step, and may never have the opportunity to return to Dunhold.

"That Terenus II doesn't seem to be easy, just take the title of a nobleman and play with the great warlord who once dominated one side."

Song Zheng suddenly found that he seemed to have been ignoring a lot of things...... In this real world, those powerful people are not as mentally retarded as they are in the game!

"It seems that you must be very careful in the future, otherwise you may not know when you will be cheated by those high-ranking guys......"