Volume 6: The World of Rebellion Chapter 295: Sexy Operation
"Control death?" Varian couldn't help but be touched when he heard it.
He thought of his dead father. If he could really control death, wouldn't that mean he could -
However, he did not believe it easily, but questioned: "How to control it?"
Kel'Thuzad shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Legends are just legends after all. No one can tell the truth. But according to my speculation, perhaps the third artifact can connect the worlds of the living and the dead, and it may also make the holder immortal...
What the truth is, perhaps we will only know it when we find it.
And this is exactly the purpose of my trip, those legendary powerful forces, those mythical ancient artifacts, only such things are worth risking my life for. "
Varian's expression changed for a while, as if he was thinking about the pros and cons. After a long while, he suddenly asked, "Master Kel'Thuzad, are you planning to go to Northrend alone?"
"Of course not. Northrend is full of dangers and terrible monsters . It is said that unspeakable evil is buried under the cold wasteland. Even as a great wizard, I am not sure that I can travel alone and come back alive.
I have issued a high-level adventure mission through the Adventurer's Guild, and I will recruit a team of powerful adventurers to go with me."
Adventurer... Varian thought to himself, this is a good choice.
"If Northrend is as dangerous as you say, and the Artifact of Death is really that powerful, and it has not been discovered for so many years, then your journey will definitely be full of dangers. Adventurers alone are not enough. You need an army to get what you want . Why not let me go with you to find the Artifact of Death.
I can raise an army from the refugees of Stormwind Kingdom, and I also have five warships, enough to transport thousands of people on long-distance expeditions. With my help, your chances of finding the Death Artifact will undoubtedly be greater."
Kel'Thuzad was a little surprised. "Aren't you going to participate in the next war? As a prince, shouldn't you work hard to restore your country?"
Varian shook his head. "As for the war, my uncle, Duke Lothar, can be relied upon. He is a very good commander, capable of leading the Stormwind army. What's more, what I am really worried about is whether this alliance full of intrigue can achieve the final victory. I must seek help from other parties. If the Artifact of Death is really as powerful as you said, perhaps it will be the key to turning the tide of the war.
I have no interest in the knowledge of necromancy, so the Crown of Domination belongs to you, but if you can find Frostmourne, the sword will belong to me. How about it, Master Kel'Thuzad, have we reached an agreement?"
Kel'Thuzad smiled and nodded. "That sounds good. It's settled, Your Highness."
The two shook hands.
Kel'Thuzad added: "In the next period of time, I will select adventurers to travel with me. I will lead the team to set off in seven days. In order to ensure that we can catch this year's monsoon, I can wait for you for a maximum of three days. After ten days, I will set sail regardless of whether you can catch up or not."
Varian nodded and said, "Don't worry, Master Kel'Thuzad. I will definitely catch up. See you then. I can also use this time to build an army."
The two said goodbye.
The next day Varian sent several of his officers to the refugee camp to recruit troops.
The recruitment process went smoothly. The people of Stormwind were very convinced of Varian and signed up enthusiastically. However, Varian was not planning to recruit soldiers on a large scale. The five warships could carry a maximum of 3,000 soldiers, and there would be no point in exceeding this number.
In addition, he also plans to recruit a group of adventurers to accompany him, so two thousand soldiers will be enough, and the remaining one thousand vacancies will be supplemented by adventurers.
Besides, there is a difference between exploration and war. The more people there are, the better.
His actions fell into the ears of Terenas, who did not stop it, which made Varian feel relieved. He was living under someone else's roof at the moment, and if possible, he certainly did not want to fall out with Terenas.
However, before the army was recruited, envoys from various countries had already arrived.
As the representative of Stormwind Kingdom and an Alliance general who had just fought a war with the Horde, Varian also had to participate in the contacts with envoys from various countries.
The first to arrive were the envoys from Quel'Thalas. Due to their border with Lordaeron, Quel'Thalas and Lordaeron had a fairly close relationship, and the two countries often cooperated in the war against the forest trolls.
The elves' envoy is the Grand Mage Rosman. The two main military forces among the elves are the Mage Corps and the Ranger Corps. Since the country is based on magic, the status of the mage is higher than that of the ranger.
It is not difficult to see from the choice of the special envoy that Quel'Thalas attaches more importance to this alliance than the last one.
Next came the envoy from Gilneas, a remote country with which Varian was not very familiar.
Then came the envoys from Dalaran. This time the Dalaran delegation was led by Speaker Antonidas himself. It seemed that Dalaran had finally made up its mind to intervene in this war.
Watching the delegations arriving in Lordaeron, Varian couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied. This time, the alliance meeting held in Lordaeron was obviously more appealing than the last time by Stormwind Kingdom. Terenas was really much better at winning people's hearts than Stormwind Kingdom, which was isolated in the southern part of the continent.
Varian didn't pay too much attention to these things. He had already decided on the next plan, so he just did his job.
However, on the fifth day, the arrival of this delegation of envoys still made him concerned.
The envoys from the Kingdom of Alterac have arrived.
As usual, Terenas received the four princes of the envoys in the palace hall. Like Varian, these princes were also given the opportunity to meet Terenas up close.
Terenas (King of Lordaeron): "My brave princes, I have learned the whole story of the Battle of Ice Wolf Field from Arthas. I admire King Aiden's bravery and feel deeply sorry for his sacrifice."
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. I didn't expect that after not seeing him for a few years, that old loser Aiden would become so brave.
Murphy and others naturally expressed their gratitude.
After a few pleasantries, Terenas changed the subject.
"So who will take over as the king of Alterac now?"
Aidan (Prince of Alterac): "Your Majesty, Alterac has not yet elected a king. Considering the upcoming war with the orcs and the need to wipe out the rebellious nobles in the kingdom, we brothers have unanimously decided to temporarily lead the country with a parliamentary system, which will be jointly managed by the Princes' Council."
Terenas couldn't help but shake his head in his heart. How can the parliament govern the country well? You are not an academic country like Dalaran.
However, this did give him an idea. Although the Kingdom of Alterac was not strong, it was located in a strategic location. The entire Alterac Mountains were high above the ground and could be said to be a strategic location. If he could annex the Kingdom of Alterac, then Lordaeron would have opened up a route for expansion to the east.
The noble power within the Kingdom of Alterac is relatively weak and is very easy to divide and absorb.
And now that Alterac has no king, it is a good time to take action.
As he thought about it, Tenaris' attitude softened again.
Terenas (King of Lordaeron): "Parliamentary system is one solution, but it is obviously not a long-term solution. A country cannot be without a king for a day. Sooner or later, a king should be elected to rule the country. King Aiden and I have known each other since we were young. We have a good relationship, just like brothers. His son is my son, and his kingdom - ahem, I also have the responsibility to take care of it.
If you need any help, please feel free to ask. "
Murphy thought to himself, who are you taking advantage of? He was very wary of this old guy. Historically, after Aiden's death, Terenas successfully annexed most of the territory of the Kingdom of Alterac and bribed a group of nobles including Barov.
He was just about to decline .
Unexpectedly, the God of War Lu Bu at the side suddenly stepped forward, with an excited expression on his face, and bowed to Terenas.
God of War Lu Bu (Prince of Alterac): "Does your Majesty take your words seriously?"
Terenas nodded. "Of course I take it seriously."
The God of War Lu Bu said again: "I do have something I want to discuss with Your Majesty, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Terenas was also puzzled. "Just speak up."
God of War Lu Bu (Prince of Alterac): "I have been wandering for half my life, and I only regret that I have never met a wise master. If you do not abandon me, I am willing to be your foster father - er, godfather. I wonder if Your Majesty is willing to take me in."
Damn, are you kidding me?
Murphy was so angry that he thought to himself, "God of War Lu Bu, what kind of trick are you going to do? Recognizing Terenas as your godfather, aren't you inviting a wolf into the house?"
No, why does this line sound so familiar? Damn, could it be that the God of War Lu Bu is addicted to playing the fatherly and filial role, and wants to do the same to kill Terenas?
But there is no benefit in doing this. As a godson, it will not be your turn even if the family property is divided.
Dara Bangba and Sigret were also stunned.
Terenas was stunned at first, but then he was delighted. If he could have a prince of Alterac as his godson, he would undoubtedly have a point of intervention in Alterac.
Terenas (King of Lordaeron): "Hahahaha, of course I won't despise you. Aiden is my brother, and his son is my son. I am honored to be your godfather."
God of War Lu Bu (Prince of Alterac): "Father, please accept my greetings!"
