Volume 3: Tides of Darkness Chapter 151: The Unbreakable Sacred Alliance
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "Power, do you mean Pava?"
Varian (Storm Prince): "No, power is a very delicate thing. As a king, you must have the bloodline and reputation to unite the kingdom. As a warrior, you must have the courage and strength to defeat powerful enemies. As a leader, you must have the ambition and courage to command the heroes.
It takes a lot of things to hold a coalition together, and these are part of the strength component.
Unity itself is strength. This great undertaking cannot be accomplished by one person alone. It can only be done by uniting those who are truly ambitious and gathering those truly proud heroes.
I'm not talking about those extravagant nobles out there who indulge in sensual pleasures, nor those corrupt royal families who will do anything to gain power. You know what I'm talking about, Prince Aidan. Just like Emperor , only true heroes can create history, change the future, and restore the glory of the Alliance.
There are not many people like this in the league anymore. I only saw three tonight, and they are all standing in this room now."
Varian did not continue speaking, but the meaning of his words was already very clear. It was obvious that he wanted to win over Murphy and Arthas, but the hidden meaning in his words made Murphy a little unhappy. Although he did not say it explicitly, it felt that he was secretly comparing himself to Emperor Thoradin, and Murphy and Arthas were naturally the warriors around Emperor Thoradin.
Then he wanted to laugh. You really think highly of me. I am just a bronze-level hero, but I get such treatment.
But think about it, in the eyes of these NPCs, there is probably no concept of rank at all.
Varian (Storm Prince): "Can you show me the legendary sword?"
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "Of course." Murphy thought to himself that after all, he is the future High King, so he won't blacken my weapon.
He handed over the Storm Binder. Varian took the sword and looked at its simple shape and the divine power emanating from it. He was full of admiration and praise. "What a good sword! It is indeed the legendary sword that can control the storm. I heard that only a true hero can pull out this sword. It seems that I have chosen the right person to cooperate with."
As he spoke, he gave the sword to Murphy and drew his own sword from behind.
Varian (Storm Prince): "This is the sword of Salamaine the Risen King. I found it in an ancient elven ruin with the help of some adventurers. It was originally two swords, but with the help of adventurers, I successfully recast it into one. According to those adventurers, this sword was once used by a great king. That king killed countless demons with this sword, and finally died on the battlefield to save his people. This sword is a symbol of courage and glory. Since I got this sword, I always remind myself that I must live up to its reputation."
Murphy thought that these adventurers were really powerful, as they even developed this thing in advance. By the way, the great king could be King Wa himself.
Arthas couldn't help but pull out his "Joy of Fire". Although the grade was a little lower, its appearance was not inferior at all. The three swords complemented each other and shone brightly.
Varian (Storm Prince): "The swords are spiritual, and only the truly powerful are qualified to wield them. These three swords are the proof of our strength. You carry the swords with you, which means you are always vigilant, and this is why I am looking for you.
Listen to the flashy voices outside. This is the evil consequence of long-term false prosperity. People have forgotten what kind of world they are living in.
There has to be a reorganization, there has to be a coalition, but it has to be in the right hands.”
Arthas (Prince of Lordaeron): "Brother Varian, who are you talking about?"
Varian (Prince of Stormwind): "Of course it's the three of us. I will be the king of Stormwind, and you, Arthas, will be the king of Lordaeron. If the two most powerful kingdoms in the Alliance can join hands, plus the Kingdom of Alterac, we can build a truly unbreakable alliance based on this three-nation alliance.
Only those who agree with our beliefs can join this alliance. Every member of the alliance must serve wholeheartedly to strengthen this force and to protect justice and peace. There will be no intrigue or deception. Under the leadership of a true king, this alliance will be united and invincible. Only such an alliance can protect the world.
So join me and let's build this new alliance together!"
Murphy was shocked. He didn't expect Varian to be so ambitious at such a young age.
Arthas was extremely excited, "Great, then count me in." Then he became a little worried, "But what if I can't become king? After all, I have more than forty older brothers."
"You can do it. I can see that you have great potential." Varian said firmly. He really had the charisma of a leader. Even though he was only fourteen years old, his words sounded particularly believable.
After that, he looked at Murphy again, "Aidan, what do you say? You are not the kind of person who would hesitate to look ahead and behind if you can pull out this magic sword."
Murphy's heart suddenly moved.
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "I agree to join, but it's meaningless to just talk about it. Why don't the three of us become sworn brothers?"
Varian (Storm Prince): "Brothers? What's that?"
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "This is a ritual from ancient times. It is said that Emperor Thoradin once used it to form a brotherly alliance with warriors from different tribes, and they would never betray each other."
When Varian heard that this was a ceremony held by Emperor Thoradin, his eyes immediately lit up, "That's right, let's become brothers."
Arthas' eyes lit up. Although he had more than forty brothers, no one had ever given him such a strong sense of identity as Varian , not to mention his elder brother Aidan who had saved him.
Arthas (Prince of Lordaeron): "How do we perform this ritual? Do we need to invite a priest or find a temple?"
Murphy shook his head: "Don't bother, just follow my lead."
He raised his sword high, Varian and Alces also raised their swords, the three of them raised their swords high, put them together, and then chanted together.
"In the name of the gods, Thoradin the Great, I am Aidan, I am Varian, and I am Arthas.
Today, we become brothers of different surnames and establish an unbreakable sacred covenant. We hereby swear to work together, support each other, and never betray each other. "
After the three of them finished reading aloud, they suddenly looked at each other and saw each other's passion.
Murphy smiled slightly: "Since we are brothers, let's call each other brothers from now on. By the way, Varian, Arthas, how old are you two this year?"
Varian: "I'm fourteen."
Arthas: "I'm twelve."
Aidan: "I'm twenty, so from now on I'll be your eldest brother. Varian is the second oldest, and Arthas you'll be the third oldest. Come on, second brother, third brother, call me eldest brother."
Varian's face froze for a moment. He had never thought there was such a term. "Ahem, I think we should just call each other brothers. There's no need to talk about age."
Arthas was confused: "I think it's great, Brother Allen and Brother Varian."
Varian: "..."
Aidan: "Why, is this so difficult for you? Well, I understand. Why don't we just forget it? After all, this is the alliance ceremony that Emperor Soladin once held. This ancient and sacred tradition may no longer be appropriate in our time."
Varian: "Brother."
Aidan: "Haha, second brother, if you have any problems in the future, just tell me. As your elder brother, I will definitely help you. I will never stand idly by when a tribe invades. Although I didn't bring too many troops this time, I will definitely go into battle and help you!"
[System prompt: Complete the secret plot event [Unbreakable Alliance]. This plot event is a secret event and has been recorded in the entry related to the Sky Chronicles - Exploration Chronicles.]
