Chapter 463: The Lion of Stormwind City
"It's just Drake...... It seems to have become a lot more gloomy lately, and I am no longer as cheerful as before. He also kept himself in his room all the time during meals, and often left without saying a few words when he spoke to me......" King Dalin expressed his concern for his eldest son.
So that's it...... It dawned on Arthas - it seemed that Drake wasn't an idiot either, and as a Death Knight, he had learned to hide the fact that he didn't need to eat and sleep with solitude. It's still more difficult to deal with if it's an ordinary person, but as a high-ranking prince, even if he behaves strangely, no one will doubt Drake, and King Dalin's doubts ...... There is no way to do this, as the closest person, it is understandable that you can feel the changes in your son.
"That's right...... But I think there's a reason for that. "After all, Prince Drake is a man who has struggled back from the brink of death, and his mentality may be a little different than before." I'm sure he'll adjust, and you don't have to worry too much, King Dalin. ”
"Is that so...... Alas, I don't know much about young people's minds either...... When I get the chance, I'd like to ask Prince Alsace to enlighten me about Drake! Dahlin said.
"King Dalin, you're so polite, just call me Arthas." Alsace said humbly.
At this time, Varian, the prince of Stormwind? Urian walked over to this side, patted Arthas on the head, and said with a big grin, "Arthas, long time no see. You seem to have grown a lot taller! ”
"Don't slap me on the head!" Arthas protested loudly, intending to launch a counterattack against Urian, but after seeing the thick plate armor on his opponent's body. Alsace eventually gave up - not a tonnage player, and he suffered too much to fight.
"Oh yes, Arthas." Varian's face showed a sad expression, "It seems like we're going to part soon, and Lothar-sensei said we're going to start the process of rebuilding Stormwind as much as possible. ”
"Really?" Arthas also felt a little sad, "Then will you still come to Lordaeron for the celebration?" ”
"We're still going to celebrate the celebrations...... And this time we will return to Lordaeron with you as well. Teacher Lothar said that we also need to gather the subjects who remain in the kingdom of Lordaeron and rebuild our homes with those who are willing to return to the south with us. Varian said.
"That's good......" Alsace knew that day would come eventually. He and Varian had only met once since they had been separated in the original time stream - and that was when he joined the Knights of the Silver Hand.
This time, though, Arthas believes he and Varian will have plenty of opportunities to meet. And he's really happy for Varian.
"But I also want to congratulate Varian, after this qiē, you should be the king of Stormwind! Things will be busy in the future. You've got to do a lot of good work! Arthas smiled and tapped Varian's belly armor.
"yes!" Mention this. Varian's face didn't get a little excited, but instead became distressed, Arthas was right, about the coronation, Anduin? Lothar had already been angry with him, but Varian was still a little lacking in confidence.
"Varian, what are you worried about?" Arthas noticed that something was wrong with his playmate, and he asked suspiciously.
"I want to ...... I'm afraid I'm not ready to sit down and become a king. Varian said worriedly. When I was younger, Stormwind was led by my father and Mr. Lothar. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and live happily...... But now, we are faced with a ruined homeland, Arthas, you don't know, we entered the Elwyn Forest from the Red Ridge Mountains, and I even saw some of the forts that had been built before...... All the farmland and castles have been destroyed beyond recognition, and I don't know if I can restore them to their former state......"
"Varian!" Arthas interrupted his playmate's depression loudly, "What are you talking about?" ”
"Huh?" Varian looked down at Arthas, his eyes full of doubt.
"You're right, Varian. I know it's not easy to revive Stormwind. But you're not alone, Anduin? Ser Lothar, my father, and the nobles and commoners of Stormwind who have been following you, Mr. Eberlock, and the refugees who have been fighting in this land waiting for your return...... None of them have lost hope of rebuilding their homes, Varian, how can you be depressed here alone? Arthas scolded Varian with some hatred.
"But...... Can I really do it? Varian muttered.
"Nonsense, the ancestors of your House of Urion were able to establish such a powerful kingdom under such difficult circumstances; Are you in a worse situation today than you were back then? Or do you have no idea about your family's glorious history? Did you sleep all the time during Mr. Pleor's history lesson? Are you so worthy of Mr. Pleor? Are you the lion of Azeroth? Arthas did not shy away from reprimanding Varian.
"Mr. Proor" was Varian's governess during his time in Stormwind, and is considered one of the most learned figures in Stormwind; The respected scholar died in the battle for the fall of Stormwind, and Varian spoke to Arthas about the teacher.
Arthas's words were not just directed at Varian's weakness, but also to himself, who had been worse in the original flow of time than Varian's current self-pity, and that Lordaeron's eagle had fallen into a dark downfall, causing heavy damage to his country and people.
Arthas has been learning from his previous experiences since he traveled through the flow of time, and Varian's current state is very similar to Arthas's state after the slaughter of Stratholme, and it was in that state that Arthas made a decision that he regretted for the rest of his life, and he did not want Varian to follow in his footsteps.
"I'm ......" Varian opened his mouth, then stretched out his palm, clenched into a fist in front of Arthas, with such force that several of his joints were frighteningly white.
"Arthas, you're right!" Varian exclaimed, "I'm Ryan? Urien's son, Anduin? Disciple of Lothar, I will not be afraid of any difficulty. No matter how hard it is, I will take the people of Stormwind to rebuild our home! ”
"Well said, lad." Dai Lin, who has been quietly watching this qiē from the side? Proudmoor smiled and patted Wrynn on the shoulder, "It's such an imposing momentum, and then you will find that becoming a good king is not as difficult as you think!" (To be continued......)