Chapter 19: Light and Darkness
The royal capital of Lordaeron.
The sun was shining, and the citizens of Lordaeron paid the highest respect to the triumphant return of the Prince of Alsace, with red petals dancing in the sky and enthusiastic cheers boiling over the entire capital.
The Dreadlord Melganis lost his head and appears in the carriage of the marching procession, showing the exploits of the Prince of Arthas.
Arthas rode on a white horse, his heroic countenance, without a hint of excitement, for he knew that the Lich King was still entrenched in the Ice Crown of Northrend, staring at the creatures of Lordaeron. What's more, there is also the Burning Legion behind the Scourge Legion, how can he be happy.
The majestic palace of Lordaeron is gradually emerging in front of Alsace.
Arthas stopped and dismounted, striding towards the palace, digesting the relevant historical process information transmitted by Zhang Yi in his mind.
Although Alsace did not know the truth of these histories, it did not prevent Alsace from thinking about the situation in front of him with the worst possible intentions.
So far, at least, Arthas had received information based on what he had seen and heard, and had convinced the Lich King of his plans.
In just ten days, the "Cult of the God of Life" was established on the Lordaeron continent to spread Zhang Yi's beliefs, which worried Alsace.
Arthas was a disciple of Uther and a paladin of the Knights of the Silver Hand.
And the Paladin is the professional branch of the "Holy Light Church" on the Lordaeron Continent.
As a paladin of the Holy Light Church, establishing a new sect is a bit of a betrayal of the Holy Light Church and a departure from the Holy Light faith.
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Arthas glanced back at the headless body of the Dreadlord Melganis, and recalled in his mind the "Divine Technique: The Power of the Six Gates" that displayed the aesthetics of strength, and couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
Arthas, who has admired strength since he was a child, is entangled in his heart, and the strength of his mentor, Uther, the messenger of light, bears witness to the power of the Holy Light.
If the price of gaining the power of the Six Gates is the loss of the Light's favor, then should Arthas abandon his faith in the Light in favor of this mystical deity?
At this time, Zhang Yi, who was in the spiritual sea of Alsace, said lightly: "Prince Alsace, what are you hesitating about?" ”
Arthas frowned and hesitated: "My lord, Your Highness Abraham, I don't know anything. ”
Zhang Yi asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Arthas cautiously asked, "Your Highness, what exactly is the Holy Light?" ”
When Zhang Yi heard this, he had already guessed the concerns in Arthas's heart, and muttered: "The Holy Light is a branch of the Law of Light, a part of the origin of the universe, and living beings can cultivate and achieve the evolution of life by perceiving the Holy Light. ”
Arthas was stunned, he didn't expect to get such an answer, Arthas thought that Zhang Yi would cast disdain for the Holy Light, and asked, "The Law of Light?" ”
Zhang Yi explained, "If you want to cultivate the Holy Light, you need to understand the Law of Light. ”
"The appearance of the Holy Light is the spiritual characteristics of light, justice, sacrifice, loyalty, protection, etc., and by comprehending the spiritual medium of these manifestations of the Holy Light, you can try to comprehend the Law of the Holy Light."
"Don't dwell on darkness and light, remember that light comes from darkness, and light emerges from darkness."
Arthas was even more bewildered when he heard this, and asked eagerly, "Light? Dark? ”
Zhang Yi smiled and said lightly: "Before the creation of the universe, it was an endless dark void, and then the universe was born, which produced the first light, the interweaving of light and darkness, and gave birth to life. ”
"There is no absolute darkness and light in the world, in the final analysis, it is just a different form of power."
Alsasson paused, and hesitated, "What does my lord think of the Church of the Light?" ”
Zhang Yi muttered: "A group of humans who have a narrow understanding of the law of light. ”
Zhang Yi pondered for a moment and continued, "Prince Arthas, if you want to improve your comprehension of the Law of Light, there is something that is very suitable. ”
Arthas asked, "What?" ”
Zhang Yi said lightly: "The core of Nalu? ”
Arthas frowned and wondered, "Naru? ”
Zhang Yi briefly explained: "Naru is a conscious energy creature born at the beginning of the Book of Genesis, a mysterious race born from the combination of the origin of light and the origin of darkness. Innate with the powers of Light and Shadow, when their Light is depleted, they transform into the Dark Naru form and regain their power by absorbing souls. ”
"This is the best interpretation of the compatibility of light and darkness."
Arthas asked, "Then I should go there and find the Naru Core." ”
Zhang Yi explained: "In the 6th year of the Dark Gate, during the Second Orc War, Alexandros Mograini obtained a mysterious Shadow Crystal from a dead orc warlock, which is the 'true incarnation of the Shadow', from the orc's hometown of Draenor. That is, the core incarnation after Naru's death. ”
"In the next few days, Alexandros should inject the power of Holy Light into this Naru core, purify it, and hand it over to King Magni Copperbeard of Ironforge to create the legendary artifact 'Ember Bringer'."
Arthas nodded, and said respectfully in his heart, "Thank you for your advice." ”
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Before he knew it, Arthas had reached the main hall.
Arthas walked slowly into the main hall, knelt down on one knee and saluted, "Meet my father." ”
King Terenus stood up with a smile on his face, "Son, get up, you've done a good job this time." ”
At this time, Uther on the side said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the prince of Arthas has been blinded by the anger of revenge, and for revenge, he has issued an order to purify Stratholme. ”
"I beg your Majesty to punish the Prince of Arthas."
Arthas turned his head to look at Uther and Gianna on the side, and said lightly: "Teacher, do you have a better way to deal with the citizens of Stratholme who have been infected by the undead plague?" ”
Uther looked stunned, staring at Arthas with a cold expression, and suddenly felt that Arthas at this moment was less impulsive and more steady, if it was Alsace before, he would have spoken ill of each other.
Arthas stared at Uther, who was silent, and said coldly: "The contaminated grain of the Northland has been distributed to all places, and the undead plague is spreading to the northeast continent of Lordaeron day by day, and it is only a matter of time before the Eastern Plague Land is formed. ”
"Stratholm is a large city in the Northlands, inhabited by more than 100,000 citizens, and if a wave of the undead is formed, it will inevitably accelerate the spread of the Eastern Plaguelands."
Arthas's tone gradually increased, and he accused, "The Mentor, as the leader of the Silver Hand, is unwilling to take up the duties of the Light for the sake of his own reputation, freeing the souls of the enslaved and guarding the uninfected people. ”
"'Lightbringer Uther', do you bear the glorious title of 'Lightbringer'?"
Uther stared at the aggressive Arthas, and was speechless.
King Terenus gazed at Arthas with a wise gaze and said in a deep voice, "Enough, Arthas, as Prince of Lordaeron, you must learn to respect your mentor. ”
Arthas bowed and said, "Yes, Father." ”
King Terenus turned to Uther and said in a deep voice, "Uther, you will lead the Knights of the Silver Hand to sweep away the plague of the undead in the Northlands. ”
Uther frowned and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty." ”
Terenus stared at Uther with a cold gaze, and said coldly, "This is an order. ”
Uther's chest rose and fell, staring into Terenassen's cold gaze, and finally nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”
After Uther finished speaking, he walked out of the hall with heavy steps, as if he had suddenly aged several years.
Gianna on the side bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, I will go back to Dalaran to report to my mentor Antonidas about the situation of the undead plague in Lordaeron. ”
King Terenus smiled and said lightly, "Daigo greets the Archmage. ”
Gianna thanked, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”
Gianna also slowly exited the main hall.
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Terenus swept away the guards in the hall, leaving Arthas alone.
Terenus stared at Arthas with deep gaze and reproached, "Son, as a king, you have acted too recklessly in Stratholme. ”
Arthas stared up at Terenus, "Father, I just chose the best decision. ”
Terenus said in a deep voice, "As a king, you need to take care of your wings. ”
"The Minethil family has always ruled the continent of Lordaeron with wisdom and love, rather than relying solely on violence to solve problems."
Arthas bowed down and said, "Yes, Father, the child has been taught. ”
Terenus stared at Arthas's steady face, nodded, and said lightly, "Now I hand over to you the command of the 'Righteous Guard' led by Magros, the 'Halo of Light' led by Harak, and the 'Extreme Force' led by Dagran. ”
Tenariston paused, and said in a deep voice: "Child, think about the way of employing people, this is the talent that a king should have." ”
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