Chapter 458: Banquet
"It's fine." Master Khadgar squeezed two words out between his teeth—judging from his watch, it was clear that it was not all right.
It was only in this situation that Archmage Antonidas realized that the colleague in front of him, who had the same white beard and wrinkled face as himself, was not a bad old man, and he still had the emotional fluctuations and enthusiasm of young people in his heart.
"In addition to these, I build yì to strengthen the military power here." Archbishop Alonsos, who hasn't spoken for a long time? Fao spoke, "I don't think it's for nothing that the orcs chose this as the base point for the portal. If, as Khadgar said before, the time and space here are very unstable, then it is likely that the orcs will also choose this place as a breakthrough if they want to launch a second invasion. ”
"Seconded." Prince Danas said, as a commander who might stay here in the future, he was particularly concerned about the deployment of the defenses here, "The defense here must not only face the invasion of demons, but also prevent the orcs from reopening the portal. I believe that the current military force is still insufficient, but it must not be revised. ”
Arthas's provocative remarks drew the attention of those present back to war; They began to express their opinions, and Arthas was glad to see such a scene - it was clear that if the next invasion was faced - whether it was from the orcs or ...... The Burning Legion, the alliance of humanity, is more united and strengthened than before.
Of course, Aurelia was still making her last efforts, and she kept interjecting. Hoping to get everyone's attention - sending an advance army to the world of orcs, and she also volunteered to be a member of the advance team; But there seemed to be a consensus among the people, and they all chose to ignore this beautiful and elegant lady.
Ultimately. The military council ended successfully with Aurelia's complaints, with Kings of Terenus, Solas, and Daelin and the representative Varian? Anduin of Urien? Lothar agreed that the four nations would work together to provide material and human assistance to the fort that was to be built here.
Archmage Antonidas confirmed the list of the first mages who would remain here, and promised that the mages would rotate and establish permanent portals to various national locations here to facilitate the exchange of information.
"So. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to give a name to the fortress that is about to be born. "King Terenus ignored Aurelia who was trying to convince everyone to send troops to the orc world? Windrunner, build yì road to everyone.
"Fort fortified. Or Fort Stone, how about the name? "King Solas built yì road.
No one spoke, but Arthas noticed Dalin? Prodmore pursed his lips - apparently he had no interest in the name, which was as unnew and lifeless as the boulders of the Arathi Heights.
"Let's call it Watchberg." Arthas spoke suddenly.
"Watchtower?" Prince Danas repeated one side. Then he nodded—obviously. The name was much better than the two that his Uncle Solas had in mind—but Prince Danas didn't quite understand what the word meant.
"Yes, Prince Danas. We are about to build a fortress here—a fortress that has been built by every race and every kingdom in our alliance. Our warriors will form a coalition and will be stationed here to keep our world safe and watch over the Alliance—I mean the alliance of humans, dwarves, and High Elves, who are united and strong. Arthas said with a smile.
The Watch, that's not a name that Arthas came up with, he's just speeding up the process - in the original flow of time. In a few years, a solid stone fortress will rise from the ground. Watch over the future of humanity.
"That's a good name." Archbishop Alonsos? "The Knights of the Silver Hand and the Church's armed clergy will send men here to defend against the demons, may the Light bless us, may the Light bless the Watchtower." ”
"May the Light bless the Watchtower." Everyone in the room shouted aloud - except for the dwarves, and the sullen Aurelia? Windranger, she knew that she might not have a chance to avenge her loved ones.
"Is there anything else you would like to add?" King Terenus asked.
Seeing that everyone shook their heads without speaking, King Terenus nodded in satisfaction, and then said with a smile, "Well, this military meeting is over. Ladies and gentlemen, as much as the future will not be easy, at least for the time being, let me share with you a happy event - in a few days, in the royal city of Lordaeron, in my royal palace, there will be a great feast to celebrate the victory in the war. Here, I would like to invite you all to come and enjoy the light. ”
"Banquet? Isn't it a little ...... on such an occasion?" said King Solas with some hesitation.
"No, no, Solas, the more moments like this, the more hope must be given to our subjects. A grand celebration can evoke their enthusiasm for the life ahead. At the same time, in the aftermath of such a great war, our subjects also need to overcome their long-standing oppression - and give them an explanation, after all, the war has gone on for too long. Of course, if it's because of the cost, you don't have to worry about Solas, the royal family of Lordaeron will bear the entire cost. King Terenus had a narrow smile on his face—the kind that sent a chill down Arthas' face.
"I ......," King Solas was a little annoyed, "what's the problem with the cost?" You don't have to provoke me, Terenus, I'll just go. ”
"Banquet?" Archmage Antonidas was stunned for a moment, then seemed to remember something, and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll be there too." ”
Archmage Antonidas remembered his apprentice - the little girl had been looking forward to the banquet since the last time she left the town, always pretending to ask her teacher casually about the progress of the war and when the post-war celebrations would take place - and this time, although the situation here was tense, she could not let the child down!
"Well, there's nothing else to do, you can go and get busy." King Terenus adjourned the meeting, Aurelia? Windranger was the first to rise from his seat and walked out of the tent - these allies could not be called allies at a critical moment!
"Sister Aurelia!" Winlessa stood up in a panic, bowed to the crowd at the table, and chased after her.
"Wen Lessa, wait for me!" The Red Dragon Queen also stood up in a panic, didn't even look at everyone present, and then chased out. (To be continued......)