Chapter 55: The Equality of All Beings
Anastria's answer made Saray stand for a few seconds.
"In other words, the old king knew from the beginning that Salian had an extraordinary background, so why did he never restrain the discriminatory behavior of those ignorant people all these years?"
"Perhaps, it's to temper Sarean's will?"
"The heavens will descend on the great task, and they must be ...... first"
"Stop reading poetry, read it patiently."
Anastria laid the scepter flat on the low table in front of him and sighed softly.
"I know you're going to question why I didn't stop the noble descendants who were looking for trouble with you, even though I knew you were from a noble background."
After a pause, the Sun King asked a question.
"Returning to Silvermoon City after many years, how has the city changed from the last time you left?"
Sarjan was a little uncomfortable with Anastria's sudden change of subject, and organized his words before answering.
"Silvermoon City has become a lot more depressed, and the residents' attitudes towards life seem to have changed."
Anastria nodded with a heavy expression: "That's right, a war against the city has changed the preconceived notions of some of the people of Quel'Salas. ”
"But it's only a part, the hedonistic faction led by the aristocracy still wants to continue to be drunk and dream, ignoring any mundane things in the outside world."
"Sarjan, what do you think of the current situation in which Quel'Salas has been ruled by traditional nobles for a long time?"
"Uh~"
The corners of Sarjan's mouth twitched: "Your Majesty, this question ...... Don't ask me, I don't know anything about politics. ”
Anastria waved his hand disapprovingly: "It's okay, just take it as my private interview with the people's opinions, you just say, I will absorb the useful parts as appropriate." ”
Saljan turned his gaze to the silent Velles behind the Sun King, hoping for his uncle's guidance.
Verles didn't say anything, just hinted at Sarren with his eyes, and spoke freely.
"Hoo ......"
Helplessly, he exhaled a cloudy breath and rubbed his temples.
"That'...... Your Majesty, I'll just say a few words casually? ”
Anastria smiled and raised her hand to encourage: "Please." ”
Salian pursed his lips, no longer thinking about offending people, and threw out his opinion straight to the point.
"In my opinion, this archaic and anachronistic system is long overdue for reform."
"It is true that the traditional aristocracy played a great role in the founding of Quel'Thalas, but that was the work of the generation of the Founding King, Darth Rema Sunstrider, and not for posterity."
"Descendants of the four nobles...... Your Majesty also knows what is going on with them. ”
"Matisse, who was defeated by me before, is already the best of the traditional aristocracy."
"Hehe~"
Instead of being angry at Sarjan's outspokenness, Anastria couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Sarjan, don't be resentful of Mattis, he doesn't really have any ill will towards you, it's just a simple battle of will, which has been taken advantage of by some people."
Salian knew this: "I know that his fighting spirit is quite pure, although it is somewhat driven by anger, but at least there are no such chaotic evil thoughts. ”
Before the battle with Mattis was over, Salaen remembered the time he had spent with him.
It was because of that brawl that Sarean had to leave Silvermoon City.
Because the four teenagers and girls who were beaten down by him at that time were all from the four nobles.
Now that I think about it, Mattheis must have been instigated by some people at that time.
The kid had a bit of a tendonous temper, and in a way he was similar to Sarren.
At that time, Mattis Firehawk sought out Saljan in order to help his younger brothers and asked him why he was beating people indiscriminately.
However, before Sarian could tell the reason, a nobleman beside him added pity and counted Sarren's "crimes".
At that time, Salian was in the early stage of bloodline awakening, and his temper was much more irritable than now, and he fought with the other party when he didn't agree with him.
After beating the descendants of the three men and one woman to the stomach, Sarean returned home to realize that he had caused trouble and offended someone he could not afford to provoke.
Under the cover and delay of his uncle Velles, Julian and his son hurriedly left Silvermoon City overnight, and a mage who was familiar with the Deep Shadow family directly teleported the two to the gate of the Tower of the Morning Star, a magic net node in the south of the forest.
Sarren's inner narration makes the barrage laugh and cry.
"Grass, what a fist of equality for all beings."
"Do you even beat up girls...... It's you. ”
"Bear children are male and female, if they make a mistake, they should be beaten, and if they don't educate well when they are young, they may make bigger mistakes when they grow up."
Anastria had long known that Saljan had a straight temper, and she simply didn't go around the bush with him.
"Your status is very special, and dragons do occasionally find some alien companions, but I rarely hear that they will have offspring with aliens."
"Even if there is, they will all be brought back to the clan and transformed into a nest dragon protector, and an individual like you who is free-range outside the clan is unheard of with my knowledge and experience."
Sarjan's eyes were a little complicated, and he took the opportunity to ask Anastria the question he wanted to know most.
"Your Majesty, do you know my mother? What kind of person is she? ”
"Hmmm......"
Anastria hesitated for a moment, then turned his head and exchanged views with Vellais.
"Information about your mother shouldn't have been introduced by me, an outsider."
"Julian is busy with his own business now, and I'm afraid I won't be able to find time to see you for a long time, so let your uncle Willless tell you some information."
Wellais was silent for a few seconds before he spoke, "I don't know anything about your mother's experience as a dragon, but I can only tell you what I know. ”
"Your mother's mortal name is Inas, and the dragon's real name and race are known only to your father."
"In my impression, Inas has a very gentle personality, but she is typical of being soft on the outside and strong on the inside, she has a strong opinion, and once she decides on something, she will do everything to achieve it."
"Inas ......"
Finally knowing her mother's name, Sarean was a little excited.
"What does she look like? Do you have any portraits? ”
Verles shook his head, "No, Inas and Julian spend most of their time traveling around the world and spend very little time in Quel'Thalas. ”
"Julian also settled down after you were born and Inas disappeared, and spent most of his time and energy taking care of you growing up."
"All I can say about your mother's appearance is ...... It's beautiful, it's also very temperamental, and it's completely in line with the aesthetics of the High Elves. ”
It was only after Verles' speech that Anastria took over the topic again.
"The decision to hide your identity was made by your parents, and they don't want the people of Quel'Thalas to know who you are, half human, half dragon."
Anastria's old body leaned back into the soft couch, closed his eyes and sighed, pulling the topic back again.
"Sarjan, as you say."
"It's been nearly 7,000 years since Quel'Salas was founded, and some of the things left over from the founding of the country are no longer relevant."
"But people are nostalgic for the old, not to mention those who are in charge of auxiliary power or have vested interests who enjoy privileges."
"It will not be easy to change the status quo of Quel'Salas, and the reform will inevitably shake the foundations of the traditional aristocracy, and if it is not handled well, the kingdom may suffer from civil strife far worse than tribal invasion."
Anastria's face was full of bitterness: "I am old, I have one foot in the ground, and I don't have the energy and courage to lead such a large-scale change. ”
"Kael'thas is still young, and he is still very young in every way."
"Conflicts with the four nobles are inevitable, and I don't want him to be involved in this turmoil that could lead to the overthrow of the Sunseeker royal family."
"In line with the idea of preserving the flame of the Sunseeker family, I sent him to Dalaran for refuge in the name of studying."
There was silence for nearly a minute before Anastria opened her eyes again.
"As an outsider, I want you to talk about your opinion from an objective point of view."
"Sarjan, should I call Kael'thas back and let him face the coming storm?"