Ilucia's expression was obviously a little stunned, because she couldn't believe that Alsace would say such a thing to her.
To say that the Barov family has no idea about the position of the King of Alterac would definitely be a lie. Any Alterac, even non-Alterac nobles, would have some idea of this position. Coveted.
However, before most of them had time to turn this idea into reality, Alterac was destroyed along with their fantasies. Countless nobles, big and small, also became Alterac. funerary objects.
The better ones are like Barov. Although he suffered heavy losses, he still managed to save some money. It is better to survive in Keldaron than to have his family destroyed in the war.
Compared with Barov who joined the Alliance and intercepted a glimmer of hope, those nobles who were unwilling to join the Alliance and wanted to rebuild Alterac with their own strength were the so-called "dead souls" who lingered. An organization called the Syndicate was formed to try to re-establish the banner of Alterac.
It is said that the few remaining heirs of the Perenolde family are also in that organization, fighting openly and secretly while planning for the throne of Alterac, and at the same time seeking revenge on the Alliance and Lordaeron.
In their view, it was the Alliance and Lordaeron that abandoned Alterac; however, the truth was exactly the opposite. Alterac sought his own death and betrayed the Alliance first. After that, the alliance countries had such indifferent attitudes towards Alterac. , also as revenge for Alterac's disloyalty.
But this kind of revenge only made the hatred between the two parties intensify after the war. Sooner or later, when the Syndicate thinks that it has the strength to revenge against Lordaeron, it will make Lordaeron and the Alliance feel pain.
That's what the Alterac nobles thought, but as far as Ilucia was concerned, unless Lordaeron was destroyed overnight due to some natural or man-made disaster, these down-and-out nobles would never have this chance.
Apart from empty slogans and a handful of supporters, they didn't even have the capital to attract Lordaeron's attention. Even their few supporters were just private soldiers raised by nobles and bandits and bandits recruited to protect them.
If Lordaeron is willing, they can find another "Lord Prestor" and let him serve as the new king of Alterac.
If Barov agrees to Arthas' request, they will obviously get a benefit immediately, which may be the "remaining" inheritance of Alterac, the royal bloodline that can be inherited, and the control of a new country.
But... in Ilucia's opinion, this is more like a trap.
Don’t forget who was the person who gave the last push to the Alterac royal family during the disaster in Alterac.
If the Barov family comes to power at this time, even if they can get the support of Lordaeron, they will definitely attract the hatred of other Alterac nobles, and even the hatred of the people of Alterac.
Because Barov did become the last straw that broke the camel's back when the Kingdom of Alterac was desperate. Many people, especially the nobles of Alterac, could not forgive Barov's "betrayal".
——This is really a cruel move. The establishment of the Barov family as the new royal family of Alterac not only diverts trouble to the east, but also transfers the hatred of the old nobles of Alterac from Lordaeron to the Barov family. .
At the same time, Barov, who was facing pressure from the nobles of the old dynasty, had to rely on the support of Lordaeron as a means to deal with the Syndicate.
If it fails, Lordaeron will have nothing to lose. Anyway, it will lose a down-and-out noble who is already unstable. It will also make the old nobles of Alterac pay a heavy price, and it will be more convenient for Lordaeron and the Alliance to take over Alterac. Trank.
And if it succeeds, it will be due to the strong influence of Lordaeron and subsequent support for the reconstruction of Alterac, especially the latter. The reconstruction of Alterac will not be without the help of other kingdoms, and now the only one with this ability, It's Lordaeron.
Then I am afraid that in the next few decades, or even hundreds of years, the king of Alterac will be restricted by Lordaeron.
"What's wrong, Miss Ilucia, why are you silent? In my opinion, the Barov family is the best choice to restore Alterac to its former prosperity."
Alsace's demon-like whisper reached Ilucia's ears, causing Ilucia, whose lining of her long skirt was soaked with cold sweat, to wake up instantly. She raised her head and looked at Alsace. This time , she no longer hides her hatred for Lordaeron.
The Barov family is in its current situation because of Lordaeron and the Alliance. She actually forgot at the beginning that before becoming a paladin, Arthas was the only son of King Tenaris. Lordaeron's future The crown prince!
His methods are more ruthless than his hypocritical father. If it weren't for the purpose of avoiding denunciation and opposition from the rest of mankind, he would probably choose a puppet that is easier to control.
Arthas noticed Ilucia's gaze. He still maintained his calm smile. He sat back on the chair, waved his hand to Ilucia and said, "This fortress and this study It's very safe, Miss Ilucia. It may be the safest place in Lordaeron, so you don't have to worry and speak freely."
Ilucia looked serious. She seemed to understand why the Dark Dean asked her to come to Lordaeron. It seemed that the Undead Scourge was planning something bigger. They wanted the entire Alterac-
Indeed, cities hidden deep in mountains make it easier to hide their evil and filth.
After confirming her thoughts, Ilucia said slowly,
"Your Highness, the Barov family started out in business and trade. We have been warned since childhood that there is no free lunch in this world; in other words, what do we have to pay and what do we get?"
"What you need to pay is a commitment and loyalty; as for what you can get, I don't think I need to say more."
After quickly weighing the pros and cons, Ilucia finally calmed down completely. She looked at Alsace warily, as if she was not looking at a handsome prince, but a monster with fangs and claws. beast.
"Of course the Barov family will be loyal to the Alliance, otherwise we would not have assisted the Alliance in ending Perenold's stupid rule."
Ilucia said this calmly, "If the Alliance needs it, we can also shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing Alterac."
"Pah, pah, pah!"
Arthas applauded, and he said to Ilucia, "Very good, the eldest lady of the Barov family, the future Queen of Alterac, I have received your loyalty to the Alliance, then, In the next month, Lordaeron will send the First Legion to regain the land of Alterac and eradicate the ogres and bandits. It is hoped that Alterac will reappear in the Alliance camp soon. "
After saying that, Alsace stood up, passed Ilucia, and walked to the door of the study. He opened the door. Before walking out, Alsace said the last words.
And these words made Ilucia, who was still quite confident in getting rid of her status as a "chess piece", feel as if she was struck by lightning. Her beautiful eyes widened and she stood stiffly on the spot, motionless.
"Good answer, Ilucia, you passed."
That slightly hoarse yet penetrating voice made Ilucia recall the lingering nightmare at this moment.
