147. On meritorious deeds
Paladins open the way, fire a cannon salute, and sing hymns......
Cumbersome rituals that couldn't be more cumbersome, Zhang Li didn't know what they were doing from beginning to end, he only knew one thing, that is, the more grand this funeral was, the more it would promote the stability of Stormwind City.
Human beings pay the most attention to the sense of ceremony, just like the wedding ceremony, without which it is difficult for both men and women to have a sense of security, especially women.
And the audience attending the wedding ceremony will also be easily guided by the atmosphere and send heartfelt wishes to the couple.
Now, the people of the city are also guided by this solemn atmosphere, and in this sad atmosphere, their brains will be baptized again, and they will know who is the real villain, who should pay for the current situation in the Stormwind Kingdom, who is the culprit who caused their difficult life, this time, their subjective consciousness seems to have finally frozen?
The funeral succeeded in arousing everyone's hatred, and channeled their anger on Anthony and the other councillors, leaving them with nothing but sympathy for the innocent Varian and the little King Anduin.
Arthas has indeed grown, unlike the impulsive Arthas in Zhang Li's impression, this time he used a ceremony to win back the hearts of the people of Stormwind City, should Zhang Li really be the son of Terenus.
At this moment, Arthas and Anduin were standing at the forefront, right in front of Varian's grave, and little Anduin was weeping in pain, his only relative, his grandmother, holding him to prevent him from slumping on the ground, and the old man was also crying for his grandson.
Arthas let out a long sigh helplessly, if Anduin was a little older, let's say ten years old, he would sternly tell him that he should be as strong as a man, how to be considered the psychological quality of a king.
But Anduin was only five years old now, and what could he ask of a five-year-old child?
The loss of a parent and a loved one is a huge blow to a five-year-old child, who simply can't say anything serious about him.
The instinct of mammals to reproduce makes them protective of their children, especially human beings, who are bound by kinship for life.
The funeral had come to an end, and Varian was finally buried next to his queen again, and this time no one would bother him again.
"All is over, my brother, sin has been punished, and your youngest son, Anduin, I will keep an eye on him, and I will treat him as if he were my son, until he becomes a true king. Arthas muttered at Varian's grave, his eyes closed and he remembered what had happened to Varian, and during the days they lived together, the older brother had studied and trained with him, and Varian had always seemed a little submissive because of the fence, but perhaps because of this, he was always very desperate in his studies, so the instructors would always use him to stimulate Arthas.
Once upon a time, Varian was to Arthas what we now call someone else's child, and he hated Varian for it.
But now, things are not people, and Alsace's heart is full of sourness and sympathy.
So, when the song was over, it was time to part, and Arthas opened his eyes, intending to appease Anduin and take him away, when Varian's tombstone suddenly emitted a glimmer of light.
"Huh?" Arthas looked at the scene suspiciously, the light that felt familiar to him, it was...... Holy Light?
Suddenly, an illusory figure floated out of the tombstone, and Arthas, Anduin, and everyone recognized the figure's true identity.
"Varian?"
Varian smiled and nodded at him, "Thank you, Arthas, for fulfilling my last wish, and now I can finally be freed." ”
"It's not my credit to Varian, and even without me, your loyal men would have won. Arthas shook his head modestly.
"But it is thanks to your help that the losses have been greatly reduced, and I still want to thank you. ”
In the distance, civilians watching the scene from afar muttered.
"Hey, what do you see that?
"This ...... It seems to be true. ”
Zhang Li also watched this scene in a remote corner, for this king who should have had brilliant achievements, but died young because of him, Zhang Li did not feel guilty, after all, people do not die for themselves, he now smiled and watched Varian appear, and then tasted the stolen wine.
Ever since he learned the shadow ability, he's become more and more fond of things.
Suddenly, he clearly felt Varian's gaze on him.
"Warrior, please come to my side. A voice from the soul sounded in Zhang Li's ears, Zhang Li smiled helplessly, and then put the wine back into the space backpack, instantly melting into the shadows.
"Salute to you, Your Majesty. Reappeared, Zhang Li knelt on one knee in front of Varian.
"You fulfilled your promise to me, protected Anduin well, and helped him to be free. ”
"This is what I should do, everything is for justice. ”
Varian nodded, then lifted his hands in a motion.
"Please stand up, you are a hero to us all. ”
Zhang Li was not pretentious, he stood up directly, neither humble nor arrogant.
"And you, Marcus, Pumilo, and Althea, Solomon, you are all heroes of the Stormwind Kingdom, please come here, I have something to say. ”
Unlike Zhang Li, an idle person, they had been participating in the ceremony the whole time, and now not far away, these people looked at each other, and then walked over.
"I already know what you've done, and I can't repay you for it. ”
"Your Majesty, this is what we should do. ”
"Yes, this is the duty of a courtier. Marcus and the others were modest.
"Don't be modest, I owe you too much. Marcus and the others didn't even dare to call it out.
Varian continued, "Now, heroes, I may owe you more, you are people I trust, can I entrust Anduin to you, and entrust the future of the kingdom to you?"
"This ...... Wechen will never give up!"
Varian laughed, then turned his head to look at Zhang Li: "And you, hero, you are so upright and wise, without you, this war will never be won, can I ask you to continue to protect Anduin?"
Zhang Li: "It's an honor to be here. ”
"Well, one day you will hold a ceremony of allegiance with Anduin, and I will give you the status of baron, fief now...... Discuss it for yourselves, and besides, I invite you to become the new councillor, and you, Marcus, Pumilo, and Martin, I hope that you will form a new council to assist Anduin, who is a very soft-hearted child, and I hope you can raise him to be a true king......"
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"Now that the funeral is over, and now that we have formed a new council, let's discuss how to solve this mess. ”