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By noon, everything had been agreed upon with the Stormwind administration, and after the greetings, Varian headed back with all the Stormwinders except Windsor, as they had to prepare for the celebration before his sister's marriage arrived. And we stayed with the archbishop first, and waited with Wendsol, the welcome representative of Stormwind City, for the arrival of our family send-off party, that is, my father arranged for me to be a personal guard from the royal city. When they come, we can go.

Earlier, after Karegos had gone, Ronin had said goodbye to me, but he had returned to the royal city to lead the mage apprentices to follow Uther's party. Also going back with him was Wen Leisa, who I originally wanted to leave with us to go to Stormwind, because they were also very good friends, and I was sure my sister wouldn't feel depressed with her all the way. But in the concept of this elf, there is a person who is more worthy of protection, even if his strength is even several times stronger than his own. But as long as there is the slightest possibility of danger, he doesn't want to leave him half a step.

Since she was so insistent, of course I had no choice but to obey her.

As for me, my sister and I listened to my parents' last teachings today, and now one is getting married and the other is about to go on a journey. It can't help but make my mother cry bitterly....Although my father is strong, his heart is not all the same fragile. In this regard, listening to their chatter, I couldn't help but leave tears in my heart

Yes, no matter how strong or strong the person is, there will always be a weak side to him, and even a guardian as strong as Medivan will have the same heart as fragile as a dwarf. And now thinking about the recently departed General Prodmoore, his mood is not the same. It was only then that I realized the enormity of his wordless dedication to his daughter, as well as his strength and selflessness.

And that's family affection.

In this regard, it is difficult for me to imagine what kind of self would be able to kill my father, I think that if true love can dissolve the curse, then family affection will also be able to dissolve the tragedy that Khadgar saw... Because just when I realized this truth, my body couldn't help but feel a purifying power, and this power was supposed to appear yesterday... Like a paladin, the body and mind are illuminated and purified by the divine light.

In the afternoon, Falic led his guards to the Archbishop, and according to the news he had brought, Ronin would also lead the mage legion and the soldiers of the royal city to follow Uther's party in the evening. Everything went as planned. And before I face the problems ahead, I think it is very important for me to go to the meditation room to feel all that the true Light has to offer me.

At dawn the next day, our team and Windsor, the representative of Stormwind, set out on the route Varian had traveled yesterday. This route differed from Uther's march in that we took the waterway, passing through Hillbride to the town of Southsea and heading south by sea, passing through the Kazmodan subcontinent for supplies and continuing to the east coast of Stormwind.

The alliance army, on the other hand, traveled all the way, passing through Hinterland, the gathering place of the dwarves of the Human Kingdom Rapids and Eagle's Nest Mountain, and stationed in the barren land after the connection point of the southern half of the continent, the Rock Mordan Mountains, to encircle and suppress the orcs of the Black Rock Mountain.

The plan was very good, and the other person did the same for me.

Sitting on the ship provided by Kurtiras, I think the admiral must have prepared such a huge troop carrier for us with our situation in mind, not only in the comfort of our accommodation, but also in the stables where our respective horses lived, and the variety of wine and delicious food that would indeed delight us.

But even with all the facilities, everything was so boring for me who was eager to try it. The same is true of his three companions, as well as the guards who want to make a meritorious deed. Not to mention my sister, the way she sighed at the sight of him silently knitting sweaters with the maids seemed to indicate that she no longer had the excitement she had when she first got married.

Of course, this atmosphere also has something to do with the fact that Wendsor will not be there, and it is hard to imagine that a man is so silent that I can now imagine how Varian arranged for a man who did not like to talk to us to stay with us. Of course, I don't mean to belittle him, but I have no choice but to spend time with this, maybe we should hold a military discussion meeting for this purpose, to relieve the boredom, and to bring us closer.

"If I were Master Uther, I would unite the dwarves and gnomes before attacking Blackstone Mountain, such as helping the dwarves clean up the ogres and trolls who were still fighting in the area, in exchange for their support for the attack on Blackstone Mountain. I don't think the dwarves loyal to the Alliance should have a reason not to devote themselves to the fight against the orcs near their homeland. ”

I pointed to the military map provided by Faric on the blackboard and explained to everyone how I would command the troops if I were the commander, and I heard that many people nodded in agreement, and there was also my sister, although she didn't understand military affairs at all, but seeing that I could fully explain some of the reasons still made her feel unaware, maybe in an occasion that was not such a military meeting. She would immediately compliment me.

However, this is not the case for everyone, and Wendsol, who is good at military affairs, seems to be unimpressed by my performance, and unabashedly points out my mistakes.

"Arthas, you're overlooking one thing. ”

"Oh?"

I wondered at Marshal Stormwind, and he pointed out where I had overlooked.

"Why didn't General Uther seek the support of the griffin dwarves when he passed through the Eagle's Nest Mountain, they were a sharp weapon in the army whether they were scouting or fighting! ”

Wendsol's unceremonious tone couldn't help but make everyone present gasp. Yes, as long as it is not a matter of life and death in Lordaeron, a minister will definitely not treat a nobleman in such a tone. What's more, this is just a school-like speech. They all looked at me and watched how I responded.

But it doesn't matter to me, and I know that the biggest characteristic of Stormwind people compared to people from other countries is their casualness. They did not respect the aristocracy as much as other countries, especially in military command, and did not hesitate to point out my deviations. So he's doing this right thing, not people, and there's no need to be angry at all. And, to be honest, I really like their character. And I also know that it would be more rewarding to have such respect for myself. And this topic is a great opportunity.

"I don't agree with your tactics, because you've overlooked one factor, Marshal. ”

"What factors?"

Windsor was stunned, but even when I told him, he still didn't understand why. I think it is precisely because everyone agrees with this point of view that they are so silent and do not argue with him, and it is in the eyes of a soldier that maybe this is a perfect decision, but there are always some things that cannot be considered only from a military point of view.

"It's politics. I nodded and explained in detail. "Lockmodan, Kazmodan, and the Barren Lands were originally Brute Hammers, and Copperbeard had another birthplace of the Dwarves in Teleportation, and after all kinds of chaotic disputes, Ironforge, which was defeated by the Eagle's Nest Mountain and allied with the gnomes, was forced to choose to leave the southern continent to join the griffons of what is now Hinterland. If you want them to join this battle, aren't you afraid that after the war is over, there will be new incidents within the Alliance?" I asked rhetorically, and Marshal Stormwind, who knew the history of the dwarves, nodded silently and showed shame, apparently he didn't think it himself.

And when he calmed down and spoke to me again, he had already shown me the respect he deserved, such as adding my honorific title to the suffix of my name.

"Yes, I ignored the political issue ... You are right, Your Highness Arthas. ”

"The enemy is not so strong, we don't need to use absolute military strength, if we invest too much of our own strength, we will get the opposite effect. I patted him on the shoulder, and the sense of accomplishment of defeating the marshal with military theory couldn't help but make me smile smugly.

"You'd better not underestimate the enemy, theoretical things are just an idealized result, but there will always be all kinds of problems when you really apply it to real combat. ”

"Yes, so I'd like you to point us out. ”

"Of course—" Marshal Windsor was glad to accept our request and carefully instructed us on the actual formation and command of the actual battle. We will be discussing the relevant issues for the next few days at sea. Yes, this kind of discussion not only made our trip less boring, but also allowed us to learn from the experience and deepen the friendship between us.

After this exchange, I gradually realized how he was favored by Tulayan at the age of less than thirty, and indeed he had his military merits, perhaps I was wrong at first. He was able to become the marshal of Stormwind not only because of their high talent consumption, but because he really had the military talents that a good general has, but his shortcomings in youth were his lack of political acumen when thinking about problems.

And that's what I do best, and he's been able to understand it every time I talk about the benefits of political connections, and I now understand a little bit why Varian kept him.

Of course, I didn't just tell him this, but I also had a sister who attended the regular meetings, and I think she would eventually use some of this knowledge and tools in Stormwind, and I mean if it really necessary.

A few days later, we finally arrived at the docks of Stormwind, where we were greeted by Birva, who had clearly arrived before us and were ready to meet us.

Indeed, the identity of a regent waiting for us at the dock has indeed given us enough face. And when he saw it, the marshal and I, who had been reluctant to stay, were able to behave like friends, and it made him smile wisely.

"Highness Arthas, Highness Kalia. I think Marshal Windsor made your trip a lot more enjoyable. ”

"Yes, and after listening to him explain Stormwind, my sister and I can't wait to see what the city has to offer. ”

"As you wish. ”

With that, I took my sister and got into the carriage, and we set out on our way there. Along the way, I talked to the Regent, who was much more mature than Windsor, and that he knew how to bring us closer rather than cold.

In fact, this is not difficult to do, that is, to extend the topics I like. However, Berva knows how to take care of everything, and when he talks to me, he can also evoke his sister's chatterbox.

And so we rushed to Stormwind, and perhaps this kind of bombastic conversation was all beneficial, and this kind of communication with my overheated mind inevitably made me ignore some of the contents....

"I don't know if you have any good female ministers in Stormwind City to guide my sister on how to become a qualified queen. ”

"Of course, for example, Dame Trana, in fact, she was also going to Lordaeron with us, but she came back unwell halfway, but unfortunately she is still recuperating, otherwise I would have asked her to greet you and Her Royal Highness the Princess. ”

"Bothering you, we had a chance to meet her. I said it duplicitously, obviously ignoring some information that didn't make sense.

"Yes, I think you're going to be good friends. The elder sister smiled softly, and the regent quickly moved on to some of the more popular topics of women, such as the similarities and differences between Stormwind's clothing styles and Lordaeron's, as well as some flowers, birds, and trees.

We moved on to other topics, but it wasn't long before we reached the foot of Stormwind.

In fact, we can see the distance of Stormwind City from the docks, and it is only when we get up close and personal that we really realize his grandeur. Sure enough, just like the legend, the whole castle gives people an oppressive atmosphere. The new white stone walls and the huge gates all tell the majesty of the city, and the unadorned ruins of the eaves that still remain on the side also tell of his vicissitudes and pains. And now, the staggered corridors of the city wall are interspersed with giant ballista turrets. Yes, everything seems to be preparing for future tragedies like the ones of the First World War, and yes, I know that these fortifications will probably be used soon.

But the most eye-catching thing was the statues of the five heroes next to him. I couldn't help but stop and look at his face again, and I couldn't let go of it for a long time. Especially after the epitaph written by Sylvanas and Uther to the couple below, it was really difficult for me to calm down.

I used to think that there were only five heroes in two battles with the orcs, but now I know that my elf girl and mentor are also not so much, making a huge contribution to the victory of the alliance. And these things I didn't personally witness at all, and I felt that I was already a strong and indispensable force of the alliance, and in front of their statues, I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret and shame.

And now that the opportunity is once again in front of me, I think I must not miss this opportunity to make a contribution.

I thought so, and my hand tightened the leash. Even when Varian and his ministers came out, they did not dismount, for I immediately turned north, and my subordinates also realized something, and they quickly climbed up as soon as they dismounted.

Luckily, Stormwind doesn't pay much attention to these disembarkation etiquettes, and Varian walked straight to me without any misery.

"Alsace, really thank you for everything you did for us..."

"This is what I should do. I didn't wait for him to finish the polite remarks, and I said my plan myself. "My mission is complete, it's time to go back and find my team.

"Is it so fast?" my sister couldn't help but wonder about my decision. Yes, she couldn't help but be very surprised by such a temporary decision, she thought I would be able to stay with her for a while, but....

"I'm sorry sister, but it's time to wait—" I said, turning the same words to Varian, who was also a little regretful, and I suddenly remembered what he had said when the league was on its way to victory in Lordaeron. "I don't want the war to be over before I even go to war. ”

"I think you should need a guide. Windthor seemed to be moved by my words, and asked his king for instructions, and without waiting for instructions, he climbed back on his horse, "I think I can help His Highness Arthas to get their army to the quarters. ”

For such enthusiasm from his subordinates, it was clear that Varian had no reason to refuse, so he could only nod his head and acquiesce to his plan.

"Well, then, I think our forces in Stormwind will soon take your attack on Blackstone Mountain. Varian had a look of regret on his face, perhaps he really wanted me to witness a moment in his own life.

"There's no need, we haven't thought about asking for your help from Stormwind since before we set out on the expedition..."When I said this, the whole audience of Stormwind City began to feel an uproar, it is true that they can still tolerate my behavior of not dismounting, but this kind of statement of underestimating their strength still makes the very self-respecting Stormwind people deeply dissatisfied, and my way of speaking obviously has a backhand. So I continued, "The last time the expeditionary force made you sacrifice so many excellent warriors in Stormwind, in fact, it also made us Lordaeron deeply disturbed, and I think if we want to die this time, it will be our turn to Lordaeron. ”

As soon as these words came out, the people of Stormwind City, who were still a little sad and angry, instantly felt a burst of warmth, I am indeed afraid that this sentence can bring the relationship between our two countries closer together, of course, everything I do is for one person

"Thank you, Alsace..."

"When I'm completely out of threats, I'll come back to see my sister and brother-in-law. ”

"I'll be waiting for you when you come to Stormwind again. ”

Varian said, and I bowed to them at my horse before heading north with my warriors.