With Jaina's comfort and persuasion, although Dai Lin was angry, he did not make any extraordinary moves.
In order to avoid further irritating Daelin's sensitive nerves about "losing a son", Arthas did not go to explain to Daelin, because most likely he would see the navy commander's stinky face.
Daelin had always had a bad temper when it came to matters involving dragons and orcs. If it weren't for the difficulty of finding trouble with those dragons, Arthas believed that Kul Tiras' fleet would have already sailed to the coast of Dragonblight. .
However, the naval commander no longer intends to limit himself to clearing the waters of the Cursed Land. According to Jaina, he plans to lead his elite men to spread his wrath on the orcs in the outer realm.
The evil orcs themselves were beasts whose brains were burnt by demonic blood. If their blood could be used to extinguish the father-in-law's anger, Arthas had no reason to stop him.
Compared to the potentially endless steel armies and titan guardians lurking in Aldu'ar, Outland is already a good place to train the army.
As for the remnants of the legion that have been dispersed by Illidan's troops, they will not be able to achieve anything at all. Before getting on the line with Kil'jaeden, the resistance from demons in the entire Outland will not be very strong, and it will not be concentrated in the Alliance. On the road to march.
"Tuk-tuk——"
There was a knock on the door, and Arthas, who was immersed in studying the attack and defense locations of Storm Peaks and Ulduar, said directly without raising his head, "Please come in."
After the door was pushed open, the visitor seemed to want to speak, but stopped when he saw Alsace who was working at his desk. Alsace also said at this time, "I'm sorry, please give me a minute or two. Please feel free to do so." Find a place to sit down, and if you want to drink something, just tell the waiter outside the door, no need to be formal."
After scribbling on the strategic map, Arthas frowned and looked at his notes and annotations - the terrain of the Storm Peaks was far more exaggerated than what was depicted on the map. Even if it was deployed with the characteristics of the Scourge, It's hard to get any favors from Loken.
In addition to the teleportation connection point of the Scourge Floating City, the only road leading to the Storm Cliffs is Crystalsong Forest, and even if you enter the Storm Cliffs, the altitude difference and rolling mountains here are enough to deter all mortal armies.
Even if you enter the cliff from the mountain road of Crystal Song Forest, you will only see boundless snowfields and towering mountains. It is even difficult to find a road that can allow people to go deeper into the storm cliff.
The Great Schism 10,000 years ago changed most of the landscape of Azeroth, even the Storm Peaks where Ulduar is located. The once magnificent Titan Staircase no longer exists, and the only remaining remains were destroyed by the cold wind and snow. Hidden among the mountains of Northrend.
Arthas looked at the disfigured map that he had altered and sighed. This was definitely the most difficult battle he had faced in so many years. Even when he faced Archimonde on Mount Hyjal, Arthas had never had such a difficult battle. So powerless.
"Titans...Guardians...you really left me with a difficult problem."
The messy thoughts were suppressed by Alsace, and he raised his head and glanced forward.
"Sorry, it took me a while, you just--uh?"
His Royal Highness the Prince's handsome face showed a surprised look. Why didn't he see anyone in his sight?
"Your Highness, I am here."
Looking along the voice, Alsace saw a petite figure that was inconsistent with the cold and elegant voice. His long pale golden hair was tied into a very classic bun on the back of his head, with gold patterns on a blue background. Her hairband hung down her head, and she stared at Alsace with her emerald eyes.
The petite beauty stood up and saluted Alsace with a knightly salute.
"First time we meet, I am a trainee knight who came to learn under the orders of Bolvar Fordragon, the Grand Duke of Stormwind City."
Alsace looked at the lady in front of him—no, it should be said to be a girl. At least she looked like a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, and she was shorter than most girls.
He vaguely remembered that Jaina was much taller than the girl in front of her at this age. Could it be that this guy Bolvar didn't even guarantee the most basic nutrition for his child?
"Apprentice knight? If you call yourself that, it seems you have Bolvar's approval?" Arthas put aside those unfounded thoughts and asked a question.
"Yes." The girl spoke concisely. Even when facing Arthas, she seemed to have nothing more to say.
Her childhood experiences have shaped her character. According to Bolvar, she has always been unpretentious to anyone and focused on her goals and beliefs.
Although Bolvar only symbolically gave the girl the status of a trainee knight, in fact, many formal knights in the military camp were no longer her match.
The Grand Duke was worried that if he really promoted her to a formal knight, she might go with the army without hesitation.
And I don’t know where she got her strange strength. She looks petite and cute, but she can even overturn horses. Coupled with the swordsmanship she learned from her uncle Bolvar, her martial arts can be said to be second to none among ordinary soldiers. .
But based on the emotions and expressions displayed by the young girl in front of him at this age, Arthas had to feel that Bolvar's ability to take care of children was almost approaching Ronin's luck.
Fortunately, he sent Taelia to Boralus since she was a child, otherwise Arthas might not be facing one problem child now, but two.
"You should know that I will be your teacher next, right?" Alsace's voice was very gentle, like the autumn sunshine, which could warm people's hearts.
"Yes, you are an outstanding paladin. The Grand Duke told me that following you will benefit me a lot." The girl made a formulaic statement.
"Bovar told you this," Arthas said calmly. "What about you, what do you think? Will you be dissatisfied with your uncle Bolvar's decision?"
There was a puzzled look on the girl's face, "The duty of a soldier is to obey orders, and members of the Fordagon family have always been the best soldiers and can also become the best generals. Why should I be dissatisfied with the Grand Duke's orders?" ?”
Arthas nodded and then asked, "Then what do you hope to learn?"
"I hope to learn everything that is beneficial to the revitalization of the family," the girl paused for a moment, showing a trace of imperceptible hesitation for the first time, "and how to uphold justice, punish rape and eliminate evil."
Justice?
When Arthas heard this word, he sighed secretly in his heart - he already roughly knew the concept that the girl held in her heart. Compared with the belief of revitalizing the family, justice was a truly heavy topic.
Countless people have gone astray, or will go astray because of their belief in "justice", including Arthas' mentor, Uther Lightbringer.
"So let's get to know each other again. I am Arthas Menethil, the Paladin of the Silver Hand and the Crown Prince of Lordaeron."
"Tell me your name, Paladin apprentice, you will be my first true apprentice." Arthas stood up and walked to the girl.
The strong and straight body of Alsace, who was more than two meters tall, stood in front of the girl. The girl could only reach Alsace's waist and abdomen, like a miniature doll, but she did not hesitate at all, looking up at Alsace without any hesitation. He looked timidly into Alsace's eyes.
"Artoria, Artoria Fordragon of the Kingdom of Stormwind."
