People's thoughts and wills are constantly turning like restless apes and turbulent wild horses.
Even after paying such a high price for this plan, Carlos would still hesitate a little when alone. When he stood next to him, Carlos respected Lothar, but was not superstitious. He believed that he could do what Lothar could do. However, now that he is actually commanding the Alliance army, Carlos' respect for Lothar has turned into reverence.
It’s too difficult, and there are big reasons for choosing.
Reflection is one of the best qualities of human beings. Ancient sages also have teachings about self-examination three times a day that have been passed down to the world.
Carlos couldn't help but wonder whether the decision he made was really a good one.
If this drags on, the Horde Orcs will become weaker and weaker, there is no doubt about this. But it cannot last long and cannot be sustained. The tribe will gradually weaken over time, and the same is true for the alliance. The alliance at this moment is so powerful, the war-torn people of Lordaeron are so eager for revenge, and the warriors are not afraid of death when facing the orcs. What next?
Almost everyone in the Alliance's large army is a victim of the orc tribe, and hatred drives humans to risk their lives. But time is a panacea. Without it, it can heal the pain. One month later, three months later, half a year later, one year later, ten years later, twenty years later, humans at that time can still face a comeback. Orcs?
Carlos didn't even want to think about whether this problem still existed in the alliance at that time.
How about thinking before you act? No more.
For a general in command, thinking twice before acting is by no means an excellent quality. It is almost equivalent to being indecisive. After making up your mind on everything, think about it once. If you still don't regret it, then go for it!
Carlos closed his tome and was released from his meditative state, for Khadgar arrived.
Teleportation spells are still a high-risk spell for human mages at this moment, and various teleportation accidents are as common as eating and drinking. Therefore, Khadgar, who has mastered the core technology, has to travel to Lordaeron in person to get first-hand consultation.
"The situation is not good. The news of Sir Lothar's death shocked almost all the top leaders of the alliance, so you can actually take control of the frontline command right away. I have been between Lordaeron and Dalaran these days. I went back and forth repeatedly, and all the information I found proved one thing from the side."
"What."
"..."
Khadgar hesitated to speak.
After a long time, the Archmage finally raised his head and looked directly into Carlos's eyes.
"You are so suitable. On the front line, apart from Sir Lothar, you are really the only one qualified to lead the alliance."
"Do your duty."
Carlos' words were full of passion, but his expression was calm.
"Dalaran is not a place for believers, and I am not a nerdy mage trained in an ivory tower. My first important task is to go to Karazhan as an undercover agent. People like me are attracted by Sir Lothar's personality and charm. The attraction is not surprising. But if you think about the relationship between the two of us, how long have we known each other and how much real contact we have had, I have been with you through life and death several times, and even almost fell out with the six-person council because of you."
"so?"
"You are a good person."
Khadgar's sudden good guy card amused Carlos.
"You are a good person, so good that people forget that you are also a king. The most elite armies of Lordaeron are now under your control, and others don't know what to do yet. But whether you win or not If it fails, a conspiracy will hit us like the fog encountered when sailing on the sea."
"What news did you hear?"
Khadgar's depth aroused Carlos's interest.
"Someone is preparing to use Ser Lothar's death to attack you."
"when?"
"Lordaeron will gradually reduce the supply of food and ordnance. Everyone believes that the southern expedition should be slowed down. Transferring the army back to the front line of Ironforge is the best choice."
"That's actually not wrong."
Carlos really believes that there is no right or wrong choice, only pros and cons.
But Carlos' calm tone inexplicably stung Khadgar's heart, and the archmage exploded.
"Those guys were playing with women when we were trudging forward in the deep underground, they were attending banquets when we were saving the world among the fire and lava, and we were risking our lives for the future of mankind on the front line. They are plotting against you! They are plotting against you! I’m going to say that Marshal Lothar’s death was caused by your actions, and for this, someone is willing to pay a lot of money to buy my testimony! Traitor, this is naked betrayal!”
Khadgar's panting old appearance combined with his angry tone was particularly shocking.
"What did my father and old father-in-law say?"
Carlos was not infected by this sadness and still seemed so calm.
"The kings were silent, but the noble lords who had been burdened with heavy levies due to the alliance's southern expedition jumped out again. This was a great force. How long did it take for the orcs to retreat from Hillbrad? , these people started to care about those things that were useless, and they really should have let the orcs come to their homes to greet them, and now there wouldn't be so many bad things."
Khadgar gasped, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably, for Carlos, for Lothar, and for himself.
"Isn't it good? My old father-in-law, His Majesty Terenas, didn't say anything. My father can hold on for a while longer. Uncle Daelin and His Majesty Jean didn't choke. At least I still have time to finish this battle."
Carlos actually had a premonition of these nasty things in the communication with his father Alex.
But not being envied by others is mediocre. If you want to do things, dealing with colleagues who are holding you back is also one of the basic skills. Even a purely evil force like the Burning Legion is not exempt from this. Kil'jaeden also frequently attacks Archimonde. Trip, Carlos has nothing to complain about.
If you don't understand this, you will die of frustration.
"I don't want to go back. For the first time, I feel disgusted with the magnificent palaces and the exquisite banquets in the halls. Carlos, I want to stay on the front line to help you."
Khadgar said seriously.
"You...well, an archmage, always useful."
He gave up persuading Khadgar to return to Lordaeron because Carlos found that he was in no position to help Khadgar make a decision.
Then, Carlos explained the completed campaign plan to Khadgar in detail.
"You're not in the right state, Carlos, you..."
After truly calming down, Khadgar discovered something unusual. Carlos's mental state was not one of calm, but an extremely suppressed excitement. If he observed it with arcane vision, the holy light would almost come out of Carlos's pores. Overflowing.
"The battle officially begins the day after tomorrow. It is expected to take no more than three days. I don't know how many orcs will die. The number of casualties among Alliance soldiers is optimistically estimated to be no less than 30,000. I have not yet learned to be so hard-hearted and regard the casualties as numbers, so I will be on the front line, living and dying with the soldiers, and for this, I need to accumulate strength."
"you……"
Khadgar was so shocked that he couldn't speak. Isn't this just a trick used by mages to use the super-magic state before a duel? Can the Holy Light do the same?
"Then I discovered a benefit of doing this. The Holy Light makes people calm."
Carlos's smile was as dazzling as the stars in the night sky.
