"Why such a big battle? Are you going to meet some big shot?"

As soon as a traveler on horseback arrived outside the city, he was ordered to dismount by the patrolling guard. He had to lead his mount closer to the crowd and asked curiously.

"It's the blood elves' envoy." someone answered.

The horse was disturbed by the messy and noisy onlookers. The traveler comforted the horse while wondering: "What are the blood elves doing here?"

The person who answered looked at the traveler, surprised at the lack of news from the latter, and said in disbelief: "Didn't you hear? The king sent a diplomatic request to the blood elves a long time ago. Although he didn't know what to do, I heard

It is said that the ambassador of the blood elves this time is the war hero from the north..."

"I know, is it Angmar Morningstar? I never thought he would come in person." The traveler's left hand stroking the mount's neck suddenly stopped, and he took over the topic and said in surprise.

The man nodded.

After this small episode, people nearby began to whisper to each other again.

Everything they said was about this young and promising blood elf. Some time ago, news about how he saved the coalition forces of all races in the "War of Dawn" and the resurrection of Archbishop Faol spread to the Kingdom of Stormwind.

The reason why the church crossed the Kingdom of Stormwind to support the blood elves before has also been answered.

The people of the Kingdom of Stormwind and the destroyed Kingdom of Lordaeron are the most devout among the Seven Kingdoms, and nine out of ten are devout believers in the Holy Light.

All people in the Kingdom of Stormwind have received favors from Archbishop Faol, who lobbied various countries and raised money to rebuild Stormwind City.

In recent years, every time Archbishop Fao passes away, people, whether they are believers or not, will go to nearby chapels to pray for him.

Just by saving Archbishop Faol, the blood elf won people's favor, which somewhat improved people's perception of Quel'Thalas.

In addition, for the humans of Azeroth who are relatively backward in the times and have a single entertainment method, such stories are often very popular.

After digging deeper, various rumors surfaced. People gradually came to know that the blood elf played a vital role in the entire war.

He actually used his own power to unite different races and countries with different thoughts. It is simply incredible.

Therefore, when the news of the visit of the blood elf envoy spread, everyone wanted to see the true face of this blood elf.

"Sigh. They have also suffered a lot. Look what the leader of the blood elves has done, and what our king has done." As he spoke, someone suddenly started to sigh with emotion when talking about the tragic situation of the blood elves.

Normally, people would definitely stay away after hearing such remarks. But at this time, they all felt the same and turned their attention to Varian Wrynn and his son who were personally greeting the distinguished guests at the city gate, as well as the

A group of princes and nobles.

…

The tall Varian Wrynn was wearing a gorgeous king's robe and was waiting quietly under the city gate. His expression was calm and peaceful, showing the majesty of the Wrynn royal family.

He experienced too many hardships and twists and turns in the first half of his life.

The orcs brought suffering to the Kingdom of Stormwind and changed the fate of Wrynn's royal family.

His father Llane Wrynn died in a despicable assassination, and soon after, Stormwind City was defeated. Varian, who was only a teenager, endured confusion and panic, and with the help of the kingdom's general Anduin Lothar

Next, he led the people to cross the ocean by boat and seek refuge in the north.

It has been more than ten years since the war ended and we returned to our country to rebuild.

The appearance of a shrewd and capable woman made him, and all the nobles and people of Stormwind Kingdom feel extremely lucky.

Katrana Presto.

It is hard to imagine that a woman can be so good that many men would be ashamed of her.

In the past ten years, her contribution to the Kingdom of Stormwind, which was in urgent need of reconstruction and was in dire straits, could not be compared to even the most trusted Grand Duke Bolvar Fordragon of Varian's father, King Llane.

Under her leadership, the Kingdom of Stormwind reformed and worked hard to become efficient and prosperous, and soon caught up with the golden age of twenty years ago.

However, by the time Varian realized that 100% trust and delegation of authority had created a potential political opponent whose prestige was no less than his own, it was already too late.

But he was unwilling to regard Katrana Presto as a political enemy, because this outstanding woman had already gained his trust with practical actions.

There is no noble person who does not respect her.

She has accumulated all her beauty, temperament, and wisdom... There is such a perfect person in this world...

Until a year ago, the reconstruction of Stormwind City was completed...

Katrana actually encouraged the nobles to refuse to pay the Masons Brotherhood for the project.

In Varian's view, although the kingdom's treasury is empty and the settlement of payments should be slowed down, it must also be properly negotiated with the Masons' Brotherhood. It should never act like a superior, use power to pressure others, and refuse to fulfill payments.

Promise of.

This move will inevitably lead to the loss of credibility of the ruling class. From then on, the people's morale will be lost. How can we talk about governing the country?

This is not something a qualified king should do.

But things progressed far beyond Varian's expectations.

In just a few days, before there was any time for follow-up remedies, the conflicts between the two sides escalated to the point of drawing swords against each other.

Katrana did not ask Varian for instructions, so she sent her men to arrest the "rebellious gang members" of the Masonic Brotherhood.

In order to resist, Van Cleef led all the stonemasons to create a riot in Stormwind City.

A few days ago, the two parties were still discussing the project payment and had already reached a consensus. No one could understand how things suddenly deteriorated to this point in just a few days.

Varian's beloved wife, Queen Tiffin Wrynn of the Kingdom of Stormwind, died in this riot.

At Tiffin's funeral, Countess Katrana expressed her apology to Varian sincerely, but she was thinking about the Kingdom of Stormwind and intensifying the conflict was undesirable. Even though Varian firmly believed in her loyalty,

But he still realized his blindness.

Giving the power to Katrana alone may not be the right choice.

After all, no matter how good she is, she will always make mistakes. Later, she even refused to send troops to suppress bandits in the western wilderness on the grounds of replenishing her troops and preventing natural disasters.

In the Natural Disaster War (the Third War) that followed, Katrana's policy of refusing to participate in the war was unanimously agreed by the nobles.

But that's Lordaeron.

Varian still clearly remembers that more than ten years ago, when he was extremely helpless and set foot on a strange land far away from his homeland, it was the kind-hearted Terenas who helped him. He sympathized with the suffering that the Kingdom of Stormwind endured and exerted himself.

With his influence, he immediately persuaded various countries to form an alliance to fight against foreign enemies.

What the old king of Lordaeron did went far beyond political investment.

Terenas is a respectable king.

Varian still remembered what the young Arthas said to him when he finally accepted the fate of his country's demise and his loving father's death after holding it back all the way, and his tears welled up uncontrollably.

No matter what the purpose, he should join the war.

But even as king, Varian could not go his own way amid the tide of opposition.

Katrana Presto…

Already making Varian feel more and more uneasy.

Varian...

Desire for change.

Diplomacy was his first move. The arrival of the blood elf envoy would reveal the blood-soaked northern war to the people.

War is not far away. He hopes that this opportunity will make Katrana change her mind.

With this thought in mind, he looked at the large nobles behind him.

Catlana, who was standing next to Grand Duke Bolvar, noticed something. She turned her eyes and looked at him, a gentle smile blooming on her beautiful face.

"Your Majesty the King?"

She read the uneasiness in Varian's eyes, took two steps forward and inquired softly.

Terrible insight…

Varian thought to himself.

Growing up in a perfect royal education, he knew how to hide the true thoughts revealed in his expressions at a young age, and could even add inducement elements to his expressions to add weight to his political goals.

Even though he has been through so much and has long since calmed down, in front of Katlana, he will still be seen through at a glance.

"I feel uneasy when I think that what the blood elves have experienced may also happen to my people." Varian said half-seriously, his voice very calm.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. The war will never burn our kingdom." Katlana smiled.

Oh, what an inconsistency. Varian thought helplessly. Katrana's loyalty is obvious to all, but she is still too cautious.

At this time, a sweet voice sounded: "Aunt Catlana, we should help the northerners, just like they once helped us."

The speaker was Varian's six-year-old son, Anduin Wrynn. In order to commemorate Anduin Lothar, who died in the Second War, Varian gave his son the same name as him.

name.

Aunt……

Such a title should not appear between a prince and a noble of the kingdom. But in fact, Katlana and the royal family are so close.

Beyond common sense, a closeness that goes against common sense.

Anduin has always loved Katrana so much, and was deeply attracted by the maternal care radiating from her body, as if he regarded her as...

His mother died in the riots a year ago - although Varian is reluctant to admit this, Katrana has indeed entered Anduin's heart deeply and has become an indispensable existence.
To be continued...