Although they fought fiercely for the throne, thanks to the restraint between the two siblings, the internal fighting in the royal family did not get out of hand, and the family relationship between them did not completely break down.
Calia fulfilled her promise and did not impose any restrictions on Alsace, who failed in the competition. He could still live in his own side palace as a member of the royal family.
Calia has even made plans. If Arthas can get through this period of confusion and regain his fighting spirit, she is willing to give Arthas corresponding official positions and powers so that he can contribute to the development of the Kingdom of Lordaeron. Partial force.
Sharlayan had no intention of commenting on Calia's slightly naive approach. After all, this was a family matter of the Menethil family.
In his opinion, Alsace, who was arrogant and arrogant, would definitely not accept the power given by his sister like a charity.
Where his future will go, Sarlayan is not sure at this stage.
Perhaps he will become decadent and drink all day long to drown his sorrows, and gradually grow into a wealthy idler who does not hold any authority.
They may also regroup after a short period of depression, accept solicitations from other forces, and prove their ability and value in a different way than Calia.
As far as Sharlayan knows, not only the major neighboring countries around Lordaeron and some Lordaeron dignitaries who still refuse to give up have offered him an olive branch, but the Burning Legion and the Scourge have also laid claim to this man. The prince watched with eager eyes.
Sharlayan hoped that Arthas would accept Ner'zhul's invitation and join the Scourge in a different way from the original history. This would at least bring him under Kel'Thuzad's surveillance and predict Arthas's action pattern to a certain extent.
"The Burning Legion?"
Valeera asked in confusion: "They also want to recruit Arthas? No matter how you think about it, it's impossible for him to agree."
Sarlayan nodded in agreement: "I think so too, but this is still a possibility after all."
"Alsace has a strong self-esteem and is in a young and vigorous stage. I don't think he will join the camp of the culprit who just caused his failure in the fight for the throne."
The demonic rebellion was the main reason for the failure of the competition in Arthas. If they had not caused chaos in the royal city, the Knights of the Silver Hand headed by Uther would not have made up their minds so quickly to end the civil war and unanimously open up to the outside world.
Sarlayan: "Let's see. Recently, the people from the Backlight Blade have been keeping an eye on suspicious people entering and exiting the Alsace Palace. I don't think he will be depressed for too long."
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Sarlayan guessed that the unwilling Arthas would cheer up soon, but he did not expect that Arthas would come to visit the Kul Tiras embassy early the next morning.
Needless to say, he came here for Jaina, who was attending the ceremony on behalf of Kul Tiras.
When he heard the news from Valeera, who had a strange expression, Sarlayan was a little bit dumbfounded.
"He is indeed a hot-blooded young man. Young Mu Ai has been fooled by him."
"You sound like you are very old." Valeera asked with a half-smile: "Don't you need to intervene? Aren't you worried that Jaina will be taken away by him?"
Sarlayan shook his head without hesitation: "You also know that Jaina is not the kind of person who is quick and easy, so just let her be."
"Even if Arthas wants to use force out of desperation...do you think he can beat Jaina now?"
At this meeting, Jaina's arcanist level was already stuck at level 49, and she was only half a step away from breaking through and becoming an archmage.
Although Arthas also practiced diligently every day, he had to be distracted from dealing with state affairs in the past two years, and it was impossible for him to concentrate on improving his personal strength like Jaina.
Although I haven't been able to confirm Arthas' current level with my own eyes, I guess it shouldn't be higher than level 45, which is still a long way from Jaina.
Valeera also smiled and shrugged when she heard this: "Okay, I'll let people follow them from a distance. I don't know if Jaina will be the trigger that prompts Arthas to finally make up his mind."
Sarlayan said noncommittally: "Who knows, by the way, I just received a message from Kel'Thuzad."
"He has already entered the royal city with Baron Rivendell who came to watch the ceremony. He plans to go there in person to persuade Arthas."
Valeera was not surprised by this. She had learned about Baron Rivendell's movements through the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Backlight Blade a few days ago.
After the battle for the throne was officially decided, the Stratholme army that had blocked the Sodoril Bridge chose to withdraw without hesitation.
This is because Princess Calia is a moderate towards Quel'Thalas. If Alsace wins, Baron Rivendell will never give up easily for the benefit of his own territory.
Not long after he withdrew, Baron Rivendell actively responded to Princess Calia's call and took a group of entourage from Stratholme to the royal city to attend the queen's coronation ceremony. Kel'Thuzad, who had other important matters, was also among them.
Due to the correct alignment, Baron Rivendell will most likely be reused by the new king in the foreseeable future.
In comparison, Viscount Gwen Garithos, the lord of Darrowshire, who had had a fierce fight with Stratholme before, was more embarrassed.
The old Viscount, who hesitated repeatedly and couldn't wipe his face, asked his son Osmar to represent him in the Royal City of Lordaeron to attend the ceremony.
Due to their late departure, Osmar and his party happened to meet Alfred Abbendis and Maxwell Tyrosus who had just set off after completing a self-examination of their territory. The two groups happened to be together. Let’s march towards the royal city together.
When she first heard the name Osmar Garithos, Valeela had no reaction, but the barrage suddenly exploded.
Through their popular science, Sarlayan learned about the future "great achievements" of this young son of the lord of Darrow County.
To put it simply, the Garithos family is a complete humanist. They have inherited some of Terenas’ extreme ideas and extremely look down on all races other than humans.
The positions of the Garithos family and the Rivendell family are completely opposite. It would be strange not to fight when the two families collide.
Today's Osmar Garithos is still young, and Lordaeron, which has not yet encountered natural disasters and turmoil, has not yet had the turn of the Grand Marshal to "turn the tide."
However, as the saying goes, a three-year-old looks like an eighty-year-old. Under Sarlayan's instructions, detailed information about Osmar was quickly sent to Sarlayan's temporary desk.
As the barrage said, influenced by family education, Osmar is also a great humanist without any surprise. He has made contemptuous and attacking remarks against Quel'Thalas in public on many occasions.
If Alsace wins and ascends to the throne, the Garithos family, who bet on the right thing, may really be able to take advantage of this to achieve success.
Unfortunately, this kind of thing is destined to be impossible to happen.
Feeling the changes in history, Sarlayan was too lazy to invest too much energy in a mere lord of Darrow County. The Rivendell family, which was about to rise in power, would treat them as a thorn in their side and nibble away at them.
Recently, Sarlayan's main concern is not the upcoming throne ceremony, but the national congresses after the celebration.
The re-opening of the Dark Portal has become a foregone conclusion. Under the premise that the Kingdom of Lordaeron, which has the strongest overall national power, is temporarily unable to take action, Sarlayan plans to take this opportunity to persuade other participating kingdoms to jointly increase the number of troops in Watch Castle.
The Kingdom of Stormwind, which is closest to the Dark Portal, obviously has the same view.
Although King Varian Wrynn was temporarily unable to leave due to the birth of his eldest son Anduin Wrynn, he sent his absolute confidant Lord Bolvar Fordragon to attend the ceremony on his behalf.
Sharlayan communicated with Duke Fordragon, who arrived at the Royal City of Lordaeron in advance, and the Kingdom of Stormwind also hoped to receive reinforcements from the northern countries.
The Kingdom of Stormwind was destroyed once because of the opening of the Dark Portal. They are more sensitive and pay more attention to the changes in the Dark Portal than any other country.
Quel'Thalas had just sent Vereesa to lead half of the elite ranger troops into Nethergarde Keep, so Bolvar would naturally have a favorable impression of Quel'Thalas, who was the most active.
After an exchange of opinions, Sarlayan and Bolvar hit it off and decided that the two countries would jointly propose to each country to send more troops to Watchfort at the national congress after the celebration to prevent the possibility of the tragedy of 15 years ago happening again.
"Valeera, I'm afraid I don't have time to pay attention to Alsace's growth story recently."
While Sharlayan was busy writing a letter to be handed over to Prince Liam Greymane, the representative of Gilneas, he said to Valeera without raising his head: "Keep an eye on him for me. If Kel If the persuasion of someone other than Sugard is successful, please remember to notify me as soon as possible."
Valeera nodded: "Okay, you go ahead and do your work."
Before she finished speaking, Valeera turned into a shadow and disappeared from Sarlayan's office.
After writing a short paragraph, Sarlayan temporarily stopped writing and stretched his wrist, then looked up at the sunny window.
"Alsace, faced with solicitations from many parties, let me wait and see what choice you will make."
