"Of course it's a joke!"

King Terenus said with a smile.

"Hahaha!"

King Solas led the crack.

Soon, even Archmage Antonidas and the others burst into laughter—apparently, King Terenus's joke was successful.

"Ah...... Ahh ”

Far away in the gardens of Lordaeron's palace, the Red Dragon Queen sneezed violently, her clear saliva filling the table.

"Uh......h Caught a cold......"

The Red Dragon Queen muttered to herself, then poured herself a warm cup of black tea.

"When will the food be delivered?"

Looking at the empty cake plate in front of her, the Red Dragon Queen held her cheeks and began to be in a daze.

Jean? Greymane's face flushed—everyone around him was laughing, but he thought King Terenus was entertaining him.

"Is that what you're proposing?"

Jean said through gritted teeth.

"That's right. Of course, about Her Excellency the Queen's appetite, that is just a joke. ”

King Terenus said with a smile.

"I've seen Her Majesty's appetite...... She had been living in Fort Rapids for a month, and she had almost exhausted me - of course, we were already poor in the Arathi Heights. ”

King Solas also joked.

"I can still afford Her Excellency's expenses...... But with regard to the Overwatch, the cost there is not a small amount. ”

King Terenus said.

"So you're going to ......"

King Solas had understood what King Terenus meant.

"Hmm. The Alterac Valley may be barren, but it is still a small product. I'm going to reclaim the wasteland there and move some people there. From now on. All the production there is shared by the Union. It was then used as a regular income to support the costs of the establishment of the Watchtower. ”

King Terenus said.

And then. When the Watchtower was built, the income could be used to subsidize the soldiers stationed there, as well as other military expenses...... Of course, it can also be used in other places, so that we don't have to gather here every time we have to spend money. ”

Dalein? Prodmore picked up the conversation.

"That's right."

King Terenus nodded.

"Then I take back my previous words, and the Kingdom of Kurtilas will no longer abstain. I support Terenus's proposal. ”

King Dalin was the first to speak.

"I take it back! I support it too! ”

Varian? Wryon shouted.

There was a friendly laugh in the room again, Anduin? Lothar reluctantly dragged his disciple, the first time he had been a "king" on such an occasion, and Varian was a little too excited.

"Seconded."

King Solas replied simply—even though King Terenus had not previously consulted him about such a matter, King Solas was not dissatisfied.

This kind of idea may not be something that can be imagined in a day or two, and it is likely that it is just a flash of inspiration for Terenus.

This proposal of King Terenus is indeed better than his own plan, King Solas said to himself.

The Arathi Heights had already sent almost all of its soldiers to the military camps in the southern part of the continent, and King Solas naturally didn't want to bear any other expenses.

The relationship between the kingdoms of Lordaeron and the kingdoms of Stormgard has been very close recently, and the armies that were originally used to prepare for war ...... It shouldn't be useful now.

That being the case. If he could use the taxes from the Alterac Valley to feed his army, King Solas would be happy to do so.

Now, all eyes in the room are on Jean? Greyman, who is the only one of the five "kings" who has not yet taken a stand.

Of course. Jean's choice at this time has nothing to do with the big picture, it's just that everyone else wants to see his final performance.

"I'm against it. How can we ensure that this production is fully applied to the establishment of the Overwatch? And not to be enriched by people with ulterior motives? ”

Jean's retort pales, and everyone has selfish motives. But among the people present, the only one wanted to fill the Alterac Valley. He might be alone.

"I'm going to build a team that belongs directly to the league. They consisted mainly of accountants, clerks, and prominent lords, who would come together from different nations to count the production and taxes of the Alterac Valley and distribute them to the Watchtower. ”

King Terenus said.

"A team?"

Jean murmured.

A team, yes - Arthas stood in the doorway of his study, he finally understood his father's thoughts.

In Alsace's memory, in the original stream of time, the kings did quarrel over the belonging of the Alterac Valley.

Eventually, Arthas's father, King Terenus, brought the Alterac Valley under Lordaeron's rule, which led to the eventual split of the Alliance.

Now, though, it seems, his father has found a better way.

This wealth, which is not big or small, can be handed over to the alliance in the name of sharing; And this team will also become a cornerstone to consolidate the unity of the alliance.

"My Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alfonso will send his deputy to serve as the accountant of this team, as for the other positions...... It's up to you to recommend the candidates. ”

King Terenus said.

"I see."

King Solas nodded, and began to consider whether there were suitable candidates in his palace to join the team, and the other kings were obviously the same.

"As for the one you said...... Ace...... Something, it's Aiden's nephew. ”

King Terenus tapped his temple, but he couldn't remember the name of the little man.

"I'm very happy to see him join the team and we'll leave a place for him; It could be a clerk, or it could be a representative assigned to the Watch Fort. ”

King Terenus said.

Representative? - I want the whole kingdom! I'm going to make him king! - Jean? Greyman's heart roared, but he didn't dare to speak his mind.

It's one thing for everyone to know it, but it's another thing to say it yourself.

"Personally, I prefer the latter arrangement, after all, the Alterac Valley was once his uncle's property, and I don't think he will let it be misused in the slightest!"

King Terenus's tone was light-hearted and witty, and many people had a knowing smile on their faces.

"So...... What about the garrison in the Alterac Valley? Without the Kingdom of Alterac, who would defend such an important strategic location? ”

Jean? Greymane asked rhetorically.

"Guards? Why do you need guards? ”

King Terenus shook his head and said.

"So who's going to keep it safe there? By the peasants there? ”

Jean? Greymane said. (To be continued......)