The Wrath of a Common Man is certainly refreshing, but after it is over there is nothing. 【Read the latest chapter】
Carlos really wanted to stuff Antonidas' kind and peaceful old face into the toilet and kick his buttocks dozens of times.
Thinking about this scene makes me feel emotional.
But just think about it.
The destruction of the Cross Islands left Dalaran severely weakened. But the powerful magical defenses of the Violet Castle keep the mages' foundation alive. The orcs burned, killed, and plundered Dalaran, but they never truly entered "Dalaran." As a city-state kingdom, Dalaran has strict regional hierarchies - the outer civilian areas, the Cross Islands, and the Violet Castle.
About 80% of Dalaran's legal territory is only used to provide living supplies for the residents of the Cross Islands. The Cross Islands, known as the magic processing factory, is only a peripheral workshop of the Magic Kingdom. The elites of the Kirin Tor, the masters of Dalaran, put their research results and wealth in Violet Keep.
This is also the reason why no one dares to look down upon them despite the war in Dalaran.
Because the Violet Castle still exists.
My family knows their own affairs, and although the Kirin Tor's lords still act condescendingly, as if the destruction of the Cross Islands was just as light as accidentally knocking the butter bread on the table to the ground, the pain is still there. I'm afraid only the masters themselves know how painful it is.
Dalaran was not built in a day. It took hundreds of years of accumulation of civilization to create what Dalaran is today. Even though human magic skills are constantly improving, manpower will eventually be limited. The revival of Dalaran cannot rely solely on the mages of the Violet Castle. Without the participation of other human forces, the reconstruction of Dalaran will probably be a series in Antonidas's lifetime.
Therefore, even though Antonidas really wanted to hang Carlos, who looked nothing like his junior sister Janis, in the air and slap his butt, he could only smile gently, speak elegantly, and then discuss the issue of interests. Not giving in.
This old thing!
This little fox!
"Master Antonidas, Alterac and Dalaran are traditional friendly neighbors separated by a strip of water. They have been developing bilateral relations based on the principles of peace, friendship and mutual benefit for hundreds of years. I believe that in the post-war reconstruction of Dalaran, We will definitely be able to provide you with useful help. You see, whether it is steel or high-quality marble, they are our top products. However, the redwood trees, birch trees and oak trees in the Hinterlands are not Stanso in terms of wood and age. M. Hearthglen and Silverpine Forest are comparable. At the same time, a large number of high-quality and cheap laborers in the Kingdom of Alterac are also looking forward to obtaining labor contracts from you."
Carlos's heartfelt words of sincerity touched Antonidas's heart.
[Old man, the two families are so close, you have to figure it out yourself. I have mentioned the conditions. If you don’t agree, you won’t want the things I just said! 】
After finishing it in his mind, Antonidas smiled even brighter. Go to hell with your uncle's friendly neighbors, go to hell with your mother...father's hundreds of years of traditional friendship. The Kingdom of Alterac only has a history of a few decades. Who will follow you? The relationship is good.
"Carlos, I have been friends with your mother-in-law for decades. I am taking advantage of this and being nice, and I will nag you a few words as an uncle."
Antonidas saw Carlos nod. Just continued.
"You are playing with fire. War bonds are not that fun. It is not uncommon to start a war to get the debt. I am not afraid to tell you the truth. Although Terenas used his own credibility and Lordaeron The kingdom issued several batches of war bonds as guarantees, but all of the money was spent on the Alliance to fight against the orcs. Although Dalaran had previously been divided over whether to increase support for the Alliance, they were united The stance of fighting against the orcs is the only political correctness and will not change. Therefore, the war bonds in my hand will inevitably be used to exchange for war dividends and policy concessions in the end, and the part will actually be recovered from Lordaeron. Probably not more than 30%. If there is no matter about the Cross Islands, it is not impossible to talk about giving you half. But the current situation of Dalaran. It is impossible to be at odds with Lordaeron. Likewise, I think The relationship between you and Lordaeron should not be intensified."
What Antonidas said was actually very sincere and reasonable, but unfortunately everyone has different pursuits. With different ultimate goals, it is natural for the means and methods of doing things to deviate.
"Master Antonidas, I will not betray the Alliance, let alone provoke a civil war between humans."
"I believe."
"But I have my own considerations and ideas in everything I do."
"I know."
"Actually, everyone has something to ask for, and forcing others to make things difficult is not the way to be friendly. How about everyone take a step back."
"you say."
"I don't force you to buy the war bonds, but at the critical moment, I hope you will respond slowly."
After Carlos spoke out his request, Antonidas thought for a long time, weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and finally nodded.
"Can."
As a magician, Antonidas still has the ability to come and go without a trace.
After a burst of lightning flashed, only the tables and chairs blown apart by the spell storm were left to prove what seemed to have happened in the room just now.
"Gianna, aren't you going back with your teacher?"
Carlos turned to look at the door that was opened a crack.
"Why go back now? I'll wait in Lordaeron for my father to take me home."
Seeing that her whereabouts had been discovered, Jaina simply walked in openly.
"Don't tell anyone about my meeting with your teacher."
Carlos thought for a moment and then ordered.
"Who do you think I am? I understand this and don't need you to tell me."
Jaina tossed her hair, put her hands on her hips, and looked like an old woman who was so horny.
"Then, the eldest lady of the Proudmoore family, please tell me who you are."
Carlos suddenly became interested and prepared to tease Gianna.
"I was Jaina in the past, I am Jaina now, and I will still be Jaina in the future. But the title will change a little bit. The princess of Kul Tiras, the disciple of Antonidas, the greatest magician!"
Jaina's answer was beyond Carlos' expectations, and he couldn't think of a suitable word for a moment. He just felt that this woman was extraordinary. Which girl in her teenage years had such adaptability and clear thinking.
Carlos thought for a moment and was really ready to answer when the attendant knocked on the door.
"Come in."
As Carlos finished speaking, the attendant twisted the handle, walked in sideways, and then looked at Jaina, wondering whether he should speak.
"explain."
Carlos noticed the attendant's confusion and gave clear instructions.
"Mrs. Morgan's messenger has arrived."
"I see."
The attendant finished the summons and left the room. Carlos saw Gianna with a grimace on her face and wanted to leave, so he couldn't help but ask: "Why do I think you seem to be disgusted with the Morgan Consortium?"
"Please, Your Majesty Carlos, a young and beautiful girl like me would definitely feel uncomfortable facing someone like a grandmother in Lordaeron."
"The rumors are false, right?!"
Carlos was stunned by Gianna's behavior.
"But I heard from my father that the Mrs. Morgan that my grandfather's grandfather met and the Mrs. Morgan that my great-grandfather's great-grandfather met were the same person. And the Mrs. Morgan that my father met and the Mrs. Morgan that my grandfather met were probably the same person. It's the same person. An old monster who has lived for almost five hundred years. It's scary to think about it."
After speaking, Jaina couldn't help but shudder.
Carlos was a little distracted.
Facing night elves who have lived for tens of thousands of years and high elves who are nearly a thousand years old, humans can remain calm and composed, but they feel uncomfortable with their compatriots who have lived for hundreds of years. This is nothing.
Or is it that Jaina and the others' reactions are normal, and it's me who is abnormal?
When Carlos came to his senses, he was alone in the room. (To be continued.)
