Prelude and final chapter(1/2)
Not long ago, what happened before and after Jaina and Eggwan had already established the portal...
Because the struggle between the Black Dragon and the Ancient God did not interfere with our alliance at all, of course, it was not unchanged at all. Except for a few of us who suddenly left here or took leave, we did not care much about the departure of these people, because they were all in various positions, even the most vigilant Mavi did not notice any conspiracy. Just now, although the Black Dragon fights fiercely, there is nothing unusual about us.
In other words, although some of Cthun's will has affected the world at this moment, we mostly regard it as some unknown actions of the Black Dragon. In addition, our alliance cannot compete alone or change, so we are accustomed to it. Even when the Eye of Sargeras was launched, an earthquake with a very small magnitude occurred, and we didn't care much. After all, we also regard it as a common thing for the invasion of the Theramo region by the strong spring breeze and the strong sea breeze to the Saramo area. Of course, it was also several large-scale closures and spring sowing that attracted all our attention. No one of us noticed that things had undergone tremendous changes, and we were still immersed in the expectation of abundance of spring.
After more than a month of hard work and busyness, the weather seemed to have returned to calm, the infrastructure was basically completed, and early rice and other crops were sown, our lives were stabilized. Everything was truly on track. The market returned to normal, the ports resumed supply, and some cargo shortages caused by the closure of ports and bridges were also improved proudly. Of course, not only that, it was this storm that also helped me relocate residents. Yes, although the infrastructure here is convenient, with the emergence of strong sea breezes, more people hope to produce and live in a more stable mainland, and with the relocation of more people, Theramore also reduced a lot of transportation pressure.
It seems that everything is moving in the desired direction. Of course, it is not just that that satisfy me. According to Mavie's inference, this year should be a good year. In addition, everything is on track, I can also let go of some trade with the tribe, and the effect is still very obvious. The seeds and grain they urgently need can always be sold at a good price on their side, because they urgently need food. Even if the goblins come forward, they cannot take advantage of it. Of course, as the trade progresses, we seem to have forgotten some of the hatreds we used to have. Although this may be temporary, at least it alleviates our hostile relationship. It is just that the summit with the tribe may not be as good as expected.
Thrall's envoy, Lock Khan, said that their Chief Thrall really wanted to develop reciprocal trade with us, but he really didn't have time. I can understand this statement, and now it seems that the things they need to solve are far more than us. And some experiences made me believe what the troll said, of course I also saw his sincerity in wanting peace. Of course, in private he would rather have my head to pay tribute to the dead warriors and a human girl. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh. Although I did shape a powerful existence, it was indeed such an existence. Although I don't know why I don't remember why I saved Thrall...
After another month, the portal was completed as scheduled, and our lives were completely on the right track with the weather. According to the original agreement, the two kings Varian and Magni also arrived at Kurtiras as promised, that is, the portal at the other end of the portal was ready to wait for us to step into Kurtiras. The celebration began, and almost all the high-level ministers and generals of Stormwind City and Iron Fortress arrived at Kurtiras, which was near the gate of the King of Kurtiras. Similarly, the senior officials on our side also followed me to arrive here through the portal and met them. Then we hugged each other and ordered some celebrations to begin.
In addition to the necessary ceremonies, we also quickly arrived at the palace by carriage to prepare for some talks. On the way we were moving, we could see that the large number of people welcomed our arrival. Obviously, I could see that the governance of Fanac and Ronin here was quite good, especially after seeing the civilians no longer had the barren scenes and the shops were constantly incessant, I had no such concern in my heart, because I knew that the people of Kurtiras were truly integrated into my command at this time, because I really brought them the days they wanted.
After we arrived at the palace, after responding to the residents' celebrations, Varian and Magnie also signaled to enter the palace's conference room.
After all, we don’t meet often, or since I left Stormwind City last time, I haven’t met him again, so we took this opportunity to feel it is very necessary to communicate with each other. Of course, the content of the exchange is the future alliance pattern. After all, this problem is not a task that we can complete by communicating with each other. Maniac obviously has prepared the relevant venues. Each side of a triangle extends into multiple venues surrounded by peripheral triangles, and the sides of each triangle become a table. Each corner of the triangle does not contact, because the place where the triangle extends is exactly three rows of aisles.
With the blocking of the door panel, our three countries arrived at their positions through different aisles. Of course, the seats in the front row were left for us three kings, and each king could see everyone from the other two sides in the position, and people of different identities sat backwards in turn. In the shortest triangle in the middle, that is, in front of our three kings, the flag signs of our three countries were hung on the floor. Obviously, Fanike had made up his mind for this meeting. Indeed, our current economy, together with the population and wealth of Kurtiras, allowed us to be on par with Stormwind City.
The initial discussion was almost always about the relationship with the tribe. The outspoken Stormwind people also included their relationship with the night elves. Although Mavi and Serra were both representatives of both sides, they obviously did not care much about discussing such things. After all, no one present would feel that the night elves were a threat. On the contrary, most people hoped that more night elves could join.
This really reminded me of some other things, that is, before the alliance, all human countries hoped to get some high elves envoys or let some high elves join their nationality in some ways (such as Dalin and Gina Jinjian). Because I am not only good at magic, but also good at observation and observation, etc., it can bring great help to various industries of my country. However, as the high elves were reluctant to communicate with us except Dalaran at that time, and the elves were closed, most of them became scarce resources. Now with the explosion of the Sun Well, the high elves have also changed. The troubles of demons have turned them into a burden, and the night elves just replaced them.
Not only that, the sincere attitude and superb medical skills of the night elves headed by Mavie, their rich experience and vision that surpasses the higher elves at night, their absolute loyalty to their husbands, and their beautiful appearance and figure make them a strategically scarce and beautiful existence, so they hope that more night elves can join them.
In response, Mavie said that she was exiled and not all night elves could be like their priestess. However, she promised that she would try her best to help them deepen their connection with her race, but she said that she could not do much at the moment when she was pregnant. Obviously, Mavie still attaches great importance to my authority, because the advantage of being able to communicate with the night elves alone is still very advantageous to us. So she did not make her own claim alone. Although in my opinion, she did not have any independent decision-making practices, but such loyal behavior also made Varian and Magni recognize the value of the priestess and the others.
Of course, Stormwind City wanted more than just priestesses like Mavie's men. Especially after Magni was right that almost all the human tribes and the Wildhammer Dwarfs officially joined Iron Fortress, Varian knew what he had to fight for, such as some Aegwen, who was originally their own people. When Varian was attending the meeting, suddenly someone from behind him handed over a note. He seemed to know something, so he took the initiative to ask about the identity of Aegwen behind Jaina. When Eagwen faced the king of his former country, he obviously had no need to hide it. However, when she admitted that she was herself, everyone in Stormwind City and Iron Fortress, including the dwarfs, were shocked, and many people even stood up.
Even so, I couldn't believe that the one behind Jaina was the former guardian and the mother of Egwen, the last guardian Medivh. However, when he wanted to invite this powerful mage to return to his hometown, he also did not get any good results.
Of course, Egwen also has skills in speaking. She said that she didn't have much time. In addition to helping with some teaching and building portals, she is trying her best to restore the lost magic books in Dalaran, and said that she would let these books be shared completely with all members of the alliance and could go to her to copy them.
Although this detail has passed like this, I still feel a little unhappy. After all, in my opinion, Varian's blatant behavior of seizing my resources is about to touch my bottom line. However, I didn't think about why Varian did this at this time. Perhaps it would be simple to think from his perspective. That is, as the king and the leader of the alliance, he obviously had to show his status through this summit. The refusal of the woman behind me one after another obviously made him feel a little embarrassed. Instead, McGonie, who is indifferent to the world, got counted
The joining of the Ten Thousand Horse Tribe and the unification of the Three Hammers Parliament did make him feel unfair. As for the support he proposed to them next, it was reached before the summit, so whether as the leader of the alliance or as the king of Stormwind, he had to get something. It is precisely because of this that after I proposed portal support to them and possible material support after the harvest, Varian was not concerned. Of course, it would be fine if he was not sad, but when I asked for a sensitive request, our conflict was truly picked and expanded.
It was about the matter after the Archbishop of Holy Light, I still wanted to push Foding, and Varian recommended Bentanis unswervingly. Of course, we have their own reasons. But when it comes to reasons, we have to talk about the situation at the beginning, that is, at the beginning, there was a bishop from north to south. However, except for Stormwind, which is very different in regions, the other six human countries all believe in the north. Although Lordaeron and Stormwind were almost the same national strength at that time, other countries generally recognized Lordaeron as a real holy land. So it was equivalent to this one being the holy land of Holy Light.
Later, the tribe invaded and destroyed the entire Stormwind City. Everything in the magnificent Stormwind City became smoke and dust. In Kadega's description, the Storm Holy Light Holy Land, which is the first starting point of this century crisis, was the more legitimate place here. However, after the revival of Stormwind City and the restoration of the North County Monastery, the place gradually got on track. In addition, the appearance of the Burning Legion and the destruction of Lordaeron and other countries, the North County Monastery became the only bishop's place for the first time.
The land has continued to this day. But now, with our emerging, and with our command as the leader, we defeated the unprecedentedly powerful tribe with less and defeated the unprecedentedly powerful tribe again, and with Kurtiras' complete control and powerful material support and industrial and agricultural resources. We have the strength to compete with Stormwind City again, so this issue has obviously become our intersection again. Of course, I have another more important point, which is the participation this time. Bentanis did not participate, only Foding himself, which can give him a lot of points.
As for Bentanis himself, according to Varian, what matters need to be dealt with. Of course, I will definitely not think about the rebellion, but just want to achieve my goal, that is, to restore the previous pattern of the Archbishop of Holy Light on the north and south, and to restore the current pattern of the two archbishops from the east and west. That is, to admit that the Lordaeronian Foding truly inherited the position of his master Alonso, but I did not propose it like this at this moment, but simply wanted Foding to replace Bentanis.
But obviously Stormwind did not agree. They still hope that Bentanis would exist as the only archbishop, and their reason was clear, that is, the faith of the moon god has appeared on us. As a pure Holy Light belief, Stormwind is well deserved, and in terms of population, the population of Stormwind is still far higher than that of us, and everyone in Stormwind has a firm belief in the Holy Light, so he does have such a foundation.
So I settled for the second best and decided to differentiate into two powerful beings, but I still did not give in. Varian and I did not give in to each other, and he proposed more reasons, even extending to our ancestor Arachi to prove his orthodoxy, etc.
We had arguing for almost an hour. Noon arrived and we still had no results. Compared with the uncontested Magni, who proposed that we terminate the dispute and return to the original state as before, that is, to return to the current situation. As a site of the Holy Light in the west, Tirioffin is still the same as that of the people. Bentanis is the only bishop, but our church in Kalimdo is the branch of Kalimdo, and Fedin is the one who is responsible for the execution and management of this topic. This can be regarded as avoiding this topic. We had to give up indignation.
After attending the meeting in the morning, we temporarily stopped the argument and resumed the lunch and held a calm lunch. Because the discussion was unpleasant, some of the generals and officials who originally wanted to reminisce about the past could only smile at each other and dare not communicate more.
Looking at this situation, I felt that I really did something wrong. Of course, I didn’t think I was wrong. I felt that I had contributed so much materials to Stormwind City and Iron Fortress. In the future, I would build a powerful portal and provide some other materials, which should be rewarded, but in fact, there was almost nothing.
But I can also think that they might think it is natural for them to do this, because we have that strength, and they also think that they have put in a lot of strength when we fight against the tribe. So, maybe I shouldn't think so, but I always feel unwilling to accept it, so I don't know how to face Varian at the next banquet. Also in the hall of the free banquet of music arranged by Manac, Varian was the same.
However, compared to our men, Gianna and the others were not the case. She attended and hosted her lunch as the host with her special identity and physical condition because of her special identity and physical condition. She led Mavi and others to meet with my sister Galia and some female representatives of Iron Fort, Moella. As for Gianna and my sister Queen, obviously, no one except me and Varian, nor do they want to refuse their orders. Some of our exchanges with Stormwind City were also underway, and then we gradually became a banquet. After all, we do not meet with representatives of other forces often, and everyone cherishes this opportunity to relax.
For example, Fanuc and Berva, as well as their wife Nasha and Sera, must have some common topics to communicate. There are other Stormwind Marshals, who also want to make friends with those priestesses who are not accompanied by men in Mavi. Of course, as local representatives, our generals obviously do not want Stormwind people to take advantage of any opportunity.
But at this moment, my master Muladin took me to a place. Although he was rude to me, he knew our master and apprentice and his identity as the Prince of Iron Fortress, so no one stopped him from doing anything. And when I arrived at his destination, a small room less than ten square meters, I realized his purpose. At this moment, Ronin also brought Varian over, and when I wanted to pursue the purpose of the two of them, they signaled themselves to leave, leaving only the two of us.
Yes, if we were all looking forward to meeting each other, maybe we never thought we would be so unhappy and embarrassed, but it seems that we felt that compared to the dangers we had encountered, what we are now a little ridiculous, but we had to say something to open the show. Compared to me, the obviously more enthusiastic and older King of Stormwind knew what to say. After all, apart from this unhappiness, our friendship cannot be broken.
"Alsace, maybe we should be used to this situation. This may be what we get after we strive for it. After all, this is politics."
"You're right, but there's some irony, we might have to adapt."
I tried to untie our rift. Obviously we had no conflicts, and we were mostly trusting and supporting each other in our hearts. Then we also opened our hearts and told each other about our feelings, our original thoughts and even our concerns about each other, etc.
"Life is like this. Maybe you should like when we were in trouble together. At that time, we wouldn't argue about such issues at all, and we just thought about each other."
"Just like you did that time. When I was facing the entire tribe, I never thought that you would do your best to help me when it was already very difficult for Stormwind City."
"And you brought them back almost intact, didn't you? And I also gave me a small team of excellent priestesses among me. They were indeed necessary. I even wanted to learn from you, but your sister might not agree, hahaha."
I took Varian's sincere attitude and said something that should not be made public.
"Maybe my sister can satisfy your desire for elves..." I said this to us for a long time, but Varian still broke the silence with laughter. Obviously he could not have known it, but obviously he was very satisfied with such an ending. Of course, for me, I think it is nothing wrong. "But about the priestess and the others, you may be late." Through the small window, I signaled like Varian, almost every priestess has followers behind him. "Mavi also hopes that they can get rid of the title of her own master, and she also hopes that all her sisters can be as happy as her. Of course, this is what I hope." As I said this, Varian might have reacted for a long time. He obviously understood the ultimate meaning of what I said, that is, if he included the princess, he could also guarantee his sister's happiness.
I said this, and Varian nodded to it. He led the topic to both of us.
"So we have experienced so much, and we won't doubt our friendship, right? After all, no matter how we quarrel politically, we will face it together when we encounter difficulties."
"Of course, even if I turn against each other on the spot, I believe you will do your best to help me next time the tribe or something invades us."
"Yes, I think so do you."
"Then we shouldn't be hesitating, don't worry about others." I said this, but Varian did not agree with me, because through a small window we could see the scene outside, and everyone was having a good conversation. Obviously, Jaina knew how to host such an event.
"Maybe Jalia has never been worried. After all, we are all family members, aren't we?"
"Yes."
We hugged and smiled, as if we felt our embarrassment now. After all, to be honest, there is no need for us to celebrate or be unhappy about such things. We should adapt to this way. Perhaps our parents are also adapting to this relationship in this way, and their behavior is also our best proof.
Now thinking about it, I remember the sincerity when I first met my father and King Ryan in Rapids Castle, which was obviously different from the treatment of Grayside and Perenold. Although Stormwind was a country that was truly threatening to our Lordaeron in terms of strength. But even so, when our alliance had just defeated the tribe, my father still spared no effort to help the dead Ryan's son Varian restore the country while the deficit was continuous, and repaired a large amount of infrastructure in Stormwind, instead of annexing Stormwind in the name of the Alliance like annexing Ultraman, because he knew deeply that if the orcs destroyed Lordaeron and the dead king was himself, then Varian's father Ryan would do those things to me like this...
So we walked out of the room sincerely and tacitly. Everyone looked at this with calmness and expectation, and under the applause of several enthusiasts, everything seemed to have returned to peace. Yes, everyone would worry about the holidays and unhappiness we would have. Indeed, if something like that happened, it would not be possible for Jaina and my sister to control it. And this is our real failure, but it obviously would not happen. After all, we have experienced too many things and changes together, and unity is the result we are looking forward to...
We also continued the discussion in the afternoon. Compared to the tit-for-tat thing in the morning, we also compromised on many issues, such as sending many reprinted magic books here to distribute to Iron Fort and Stormwind City, and handing some land to Stormwind City for permanent use, adding some mage exchanges and support teaching, etc. Of course, in return, Varian also agreed to the improvement of Foding's status and the full power of the soldiers stationed in Kalimdo to us. Of course, there are other things, such as sharing all our technology and forming a central material reserve for alliances, and helping each other when there is demand in various places, that is, how to deal with it when facing possible threats, etc. Of course, there are also high elves. Obviously, Stormwind City has no better way.
When Bentanis rushed back at the end of the meeting, he did not care whether the issue of Foding might be on par with him affects his status, but directly proposed the issue we discussed in the end, that is, the issue of the higher elves. He suggested that some high elves enter him and try to heal. We really have no reason to refuse this. After all, with the example of Wenleza, we may really find any way in the holy light. Moreover, I was also ashamed of Bentanis's selfless behavior.
When night falls, we continue some celebrations, and after these celebrations, we will return to the same harmony as before. And at the next dinner, we will not talk about any political affairs, but will reminisce about our friendship and expectations for the future. Of course, who will know what will happen tomorrow? It's just that we all believe that under such an alliance framework, it will only get better and better, although this may be just maybe.
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The next day, they left and we returned to our previous life. The so-called busyness means that in addition to necessary political affairs, we are working with other people on the front line of production or other similar hospitals to perform tasks that a worker or farmer doctor should do, just like I once participated in production as a silver hand.
Of course, with the end of early spring, the weather became more and more calm, and our spring farming tasks and some infrastructure were completed. In addition, our trade and trade with the tribe have become more and more healthy, and the people have shown a happy expression. But after ten days of good weather and good mood, an accident happened...
In this day after saying goodbye to early spring, with the cold and strong winds, large areas of dark clouds began to spread to the east in Theramore. Unlike before, the intelligence report from Kul Tiras said that the west coast had a weather similar to ours, and all ships on the coast had to stop and rest.
At the same time, some rumors of black dragons infiltrating and destruction, various conflicts with tribal borders, as well as some accidents, namely, the explosion of iron plant and coal mine collapses, and the weather became more and more gloomy, even reaching the coldness of winter. Many farms were affected, and the accompanying tsunami and other gloomy weather also made everyone feel strange. At the same time, I could no longer join the production line, but returned to dealing with political affairs. After all, some accidents, destruction and re-sowing problems have made me feel overwhelmed, and the number of political affairs is far greater than that at the beginning, and there is almost no good news from the feedback.
Maybe we think this means we are not lucky and have caught up with such weather, but many situations make me feel that the situation may not be that simple this time, especially the mages such as Jaina and Egwen gradually felt abnormal. They did not think this was normal weather, although they and I both hoped that they were wrong.
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"Maybe someone has done something, I always feel like someone is interfering with the world."
In the evening after a busy day, our group returned to the command center, where we reignited the abandoned stove for a long time. Yes, if it were a few days ago, we didn't need this thing at all, because the weather was getting colder and dark clouds were covered with dark clouds. We not only had to keep warm, but also needed its lighting. Although I liked how we gathered around in early spring, I don't feel the warmth now, especially after hearing Jaina express her worries.
"Yes, I think some people are a little strange. Did the Black Dragon power penetrate?"
Lisa also agreed with Jaina's statement, but she had been on the front line for a long time, and she might know more, such as being aware of some suspicious humans. Of course, everyone did not know the existence of the Twilight Council, so she would not think that those possible suspicious figures were the existence of reactionary forces. Although they did not have any aura that was different from ordinary people. So through this opportunity, she wanted to ask a more insightful mage, but seeing Aegwen and Jaina shook their heads, it was obvious that her guess was not correct, not a black dragon or other disguiser, but there were deeper speculations about the black dragon Aegwen.
"I doubt it too, but I can't feel the breath of the black dragon at all. I don't even feel the breath of the Death Wings in this whole world. I even doubt whether he is dead."
Eggwen said this. She was not just thinking about compiling and repairing some magic books these days, but she also deeply felt the arrival of this crisis. However, Jaina expressed another understanding of her statement.
"Maybe it was him, I remember that Deathwing had disguised himself as Presto and got involved in the crowd. Maybe his death was not really death, but a deeper conspiracy." Jaina turned to me when she said this. She seemed to remember that I seemed to know the relevant content, but although I remember that I did understand it, I didn't know why I couldn't remember it. Although I remember that I explained it to Jaina very clearly, she didn't remember it very much? Eggwen did not wait for me to explain and continued to say something more strange to us,:
"Maybe it, but what is certain is that this storm won't end like this, and I even hope it's the Black Dragon that's stumbles, not someone else."
"Then what are you most worried about?"
"I don't know, but I think someone may know what it might be." Agwen turned to Mavie. Yes, compared to her thousand years of experience, Mavie, who had been through ten thousand years, obviously had a say, but she seemed very tired and absent-minded at the moment, and was very unintentional.
I also signaled that she would not have to say anything but to rest. Yes, although I had never seen Mavie's state, I think that if she revealed this state, it might explain some problems, that is, her reality, that is, her age is indeed older among the night elves. I quickly signaled Lisa and the priestess to take her back to the room to rest. I said that I would arrive in a while because I really wanted to know how much Egwen knew. But she kept looking at Mavie at this moment, as if she thought Mavie was strange, which surprised her.
"I want to know if you can notice something strange? If this time is not Deathwing, who will it be?" I thought anxiously about the oldest Eggwen here. After seeing that only Jaina and I were me, I was not silent, but accelerated my Chinese mathematics.
"The legendary ancient god. But there has been no information on them for a thousand years, but I think this time is very strange. If the Black Dragon King cannot escape, perhaps the Black Dragon King is preparing to release them. After all, according to the information we have obtained, it is the ancient god that caused him to rebel against the duties of the guardian of his earth."
"Yes! That's right!" I was a little excited when I heard this. Yes, when Egwen mentioned the ancient god, I recalled something. "Is the Death Wings thinking about releasing the ancient god, but after completing the mission, they killed himself?"
"But the ancient god did not appear, otherwise we would have been flattened by them long ago. Since they did not appear, if I were them, I would not have killed useful pieces before I accomplished my goals, so it would not make sense for the ancient god to kill the Death Wings, but I am sure his power has indeed disappeared."
"What would that be? Or are we thinking redundant? An accident happened to Deathwing, or Illidan died with the Black Dragon." I said this, obviously this was the ending I wanted most, after all, I didn't like these two people. And I really couldn't judge my expectations, but she did feel that Illidan had completely disappeared. Yes, even though she had positioned some Illidan when he entered the Tomb of Sargeras, now, he suddenly disappeared at that time, and there seemed to be a violent explosion before he disappeared, so Illidan was also inclined to recognize that Illidan was dead.
"Maybe that's the case. But I'm sure that if the ancient god really comes, the guardian dragons and night elves will definitely not be indifferent." Eggwen said this, looking through the window at Mavi's room, with a look of suspicion on her face. She didn't seem to agree that Mavi was strange, but was more like she was hiding from us. However, Jaina, who had been silent about this, expressed her understanding, or some opinions, which might be the way to really dispel my doubts.
"I think it's necessary for you to go see Mavie alone now."
"I get it." I nodded to Jaina. She was indeed right. It is very likely that she would say something to me in private.
So I went to Mavie's room...
Indeed, after some infrastructure was improved, this command post has improved a lot, at least if it is not available, it will be squeezed into a room. When she came to Mawei, Lisa left. When she arrived at the door and was about to leave, she told me that Mawei was nothing unusual. I felt relieved about this, and of course I also believed that she was really hiding from me. Just like her current state, it made me feel very confused.
"Do you really feel uncomfortable?"
"I just felt uncomfortable just now, now... it's better."
"That's good, but do you... have nothing to say? Do you really think this change is really normal?"
I tried again and asked, obviously Mavi was not a person who would lie to me either.
"Maybe we can only guess that if it is really that extreme threat, maybe someone will care about it, such as those huge creatures."
To be continued...