As he got closer to the city of Lordaeron, all kinds of gossip came to him like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, but Arthas firmly believed that these were all frivolous illusions.
"Why did you stop, mentor? Hurry up and we will reach Lordaeron tonight."
Arthas asked Uther dissatisfied.
"For your safety, Alsace. The troops have been fighting in the south for several months. The soldiers are very tired. Let's rest for one night and set off early tomorrow morning. Everyone can have dinner in the city."
Uther answered calmly.
"The Paladin is fearless!"
"The Crown Prince cannot afford to make any mistakes."
"I...what do you think about the assassination of my father?"
"The weird tricks of those with ulterior motives."
"I mean...it's nothing, I'm going to rest."
"Get some rest."
In fact, Alsace was not as determined as he thought.
Ten years have passed, and Carlos' image has become as indifferent as a yellowed old photo. The last time Alsace met his sister was seven years ago.
During the Second Orc War, Arthas was still a little kid, and his memories of the war were still the miserable orc prisoners of war in the shelter. Naturally, he would not have the same confidence in Carlos as Uther did.
Wanting to believe but unable to help but doubt, this is the contradiction of Alsace.
Fortunately, Terenas was still alive and things would not fall into the abyss. Uther also breathed a sigh of relief.
After fighting for so long with the rebellious orcs, even the Knights of the Silver Hand showed signs of exhaustion.
Leading by example is one of the virtues of a paladin. Although Uther did not arrange for Alsace to stay on night watch, the young prince took the initiative to take up the responsibility.
After putting on his armor and carrying his war hammer, Alsace asked the patrolling guards to rest quickly and took over the mission himself.
[If you don’t take a good rest, how will you show your majesty as a prince in front of your people tomorrow? 】
"Shut up, mage, you know nothing about the majesty of the royal family."
[Yes, I am just a mage, and you are the prince of Lordaeron. Oh, he is about to become the king, His Majesty Arthas Menethil III. 】
"Are you going to let me find your phylactery and smash it?"
[It is precisely because my life is in your hands that I am the one who will not harm you. 】
"Are you still a human being?"
【It does not matter. 】
"what do you want to say in the end?"
[You are in danger. The whole incident of the king's assassination is very strange. Your father could be assassinated under heavy protection. I personally suggest that you'd better return to Uther as soon as possible. Only he can protect your safety. 】
"You're so annoying I'm going to bury your phylactery in horse manure!"
[As long as you are happy, for the sake of my own life, I can only be good for you. 】
Kel'Thuzad carefully provoked Arthas's emotions and wrapped himself in a humble disguise.
About two hours later, Uther went on a night patrol and found Alsace patrolling carelessly, and ordered him to go back to sleep.
The dissatisfied prince suppressed his anger and followed his mentor's orders.
"The Paladins are really annoying, Kel'Thuzad, it's not enough. This level of provocation is not enough. The little prince's spiritual rift is not enough to make him my trophy."
Tichondrius, who was monitoring all this from a distance, commented.
[Sir, you have also seen that Uther is very strict with Alsace. If he rashly arouses the little prince's temperament, his flaws will be revealed. Carlos Barov is in the city of Lordaeron. By getting his attention, we will end up wasting all our efforts. 】
"Aren't you a good friend of the King of Knights?"
[I am now a loyal servant of the Lich King. 】
"Then use your wisdom to defeat the enemy."
[The only person who can defeat Carlos is a strong man like Lord Tichondrius, but I can’t. 】
"It's good that you're sober."
【Everything is for the Legion. 】
"Quickly stir up Alsace's emotions."
【Follow your orders. 】
It turned out that even the Dreadlord was a sucker for flattery. After dealing with Tichondrius, Kel'Thuzad immediately reported all this to Ner'zhul.
The Lich King's answer to Kel'Thuzad was somewhat intriguing.
[Cooperate fully with Tichondrius’ actions, but you must not expose yourself. 】
After a calm night, Uther's march plan was implemented. When the sun turned west, the Knights of the Silver Hand returned to Lordaeron.
Without the flowers surrounding them, the king's assassination cast an atmosphere of solemnity over the entire city of Lordaeron. The accompanying ordinary soldiers dispersed outside the city, returned their weapons and equipment, and returned to their homes after returning their weapons and equipment and command flags. The camp of the Knights of the Silver Hand is in the city, so a small military parade cannot be avoided, but the parade lacks an audience, which is a bit unpleasant.
The soldiers returned to camp, Uther and Arthas went to the palace, and the Silver Hand's achievements in suppressing the orc rebellion seemed to be forgotten.
Alsace eagerly went to visit his father and couldn't help crying.
Terenas' health was completely destroyed by that vicious sword. The once plump King of Lordaeron was now skinny. Except for his bright eyes, every part of his body was haggard.
"My child, my Alsace, you are back."
Terenas raised his arms with difficulty, and Arthas couldn't help but finally cried out, kneeling beside the bed and throwing his upper body into his father's arms.
"Father!"
"Uther, you go and reminisce with Carlos first. I have something to say to Alsace."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Pushing Uther away, Terenas stroked his son's face, enjoying the tenderness for a moment, and finally pushed his son away.
"Listen carefully, Alsace, you should listen carefully to every word I say next. Listen to it and remember it in your heart."
"Father, you speak and I listen."
Terenas didn't know that all the "last words" he said to Arthas were learned by Kel'Thuzad. On the other side, Uther and Carlos reunited after a long absence, and their joy diluted the sadness. .
The meeting between Alsace and his father, the reminiscence between Alsace and his mother, the reunion between Alsace and his sister, the bloody interaction between Alsace and his nephew, it was only after Alsace had met everyone who should meet, that Alsace I saw my brother-in-law at his father's hospital bed.
"Alsace, you have grown up."
"Brother-in-law..."
When Carlos actually appeared in front of Alsace, the expected toughness finally turned into a flattering "brother-in-law."
Terenas looked in his eyes and sighed in his heart, and finally spoke softly.
"Originally, the three of us should have met immediately, but two kings and one prince are too political."
"It's not too late."
Carlos answered.
"Well, it's not too late."
Alsace looked at his father and brother-in-law, his mind went blank.
"I have not much longer to live, Arthas. My time will be over, and you will be crowned king."
Terenas' words were full of reluctance and regret.
