Extra 23
"I'm not the prince of Stormwind...... You just sat there stupidly and didn't say anything? ”
Malone asked curiously.
"Don't mention it, it's really embarrassing...... When His Majesty King Terenus asked me, I forgot how to speak! If it hadn't been for Mr. Lothar who helped me answer that question, I really don't know what I would have done. ”
Varian? Wryon replied with a look of chagrin.
"Isn't it...... Is Alsace's father so scary? ”
Malone was a little incredulous.
"That's right! My father was very kind! It's just a little harsh on me...... No! It's too harsh! I also want to participate in such deliberations like you Varian, and I also want to fight the enemy on the battlefield like Marlon...... Hi hi ha! ”
Arthas gestured with his hand in the air as if the wooden sword he had left beside him was still in his hand.
"How old are you...... Neither Teacher Lothar nor my father allowed me to go to war in the first place! ”
Varian? Uryon gave Arthas a blank look and said, "Why is this little imp going to battle with his mouth shut open?" What does he think is war? A child's game?
"Why? Varian, aren't you about the same age as Marlon? Why can't he and you can't? ”
Arthas asked curiously.
"Well...... Marlon and I both learned how to fight from Mr. Lothar, but ...... He's a lot better than me. ”
Varian? Ureon said calmly.
"That's right......"
Arthas's eyes lit up—did he know Anduin? It's unlikely that Lord Lothar will be his own sword teacher, but Marlon may!
Malone smiled lightly. Didn't say anything - only after coming into this world did he find out that Varian now? Ureon. Far from being as famous as you know.
It seems that the prince of Stormwind, the future king, only grew up to become a true warrior after being caught up in a conspiracy and fighting in the orc arena for a while? He is still too young now, especially with his own body inherited from Anduin? Lossana's strong physical fitness is compared to his talent for martial arts.
"Oh yes, Alsace's father said, if it were fast. By this time tomorrow, the kings of the other kingdoms will be able to reach the city through the portal magic array, and there will be a more serious meeting. Let's discuss how we can unite and resist those orcs. ”
Varian? Wryon spoke.
"And a meeting? And more kings? But...... But my father won't let me attend......"
Arthas muttered in frustration.
"Maybe I have a way to get what you want, Arthas."
Malone suddenly spoke.
"What?"
The young Prince Lordaeron asked excitedly.
"Until then...... You answer me a question first. Alsace. You really want to go to war. Do you want to fight those terrible enemies? ”
Malone asked seriously.
"Of course! To protect my country, and my father's subjects, I am willing to take up my sword and fight against those enemies - no matter how cruel they may be! ”
Arthas replied earnestly.
"But before you can do that, you have to understand what exactly happens on the battlefield...... Stretch out your hand, Arthas, to my chest...... What do you feel? ”
Malone motioned for Arthas to place his small hand on his left chest. Then asked.
"Hmm...... Heartbeat? ”
Arthas asked hesitantly—he could feel a powerful beating heart passing through Malone's muscles. Deliver the rhythm of the beating to the palm of your hand.
"That's right, heartbeat...... But just a month ago, the heart had all but stopped beating—the orc's warhammer had smashed my armor and nearly flattened my entire chest; I was in a coma for nearly a month, and everyone thought I was going to die, and they were almost ready to lose me - if you didn't believe me, ask Varian. ”
Malone said to Arthas.
"That's right, Arthas. We're on the verge of losing Marlon, who nearly died in the battle with the orcs; To be honest, the fact that he survived can only be described as a miracle of the Light. ”
Varian? Wryon nodded and said—he and Tiffany had been praying for Malone to survive during the days when he was unconscious.
"How can this be ......"
Arthas muttered, he withdrew his hand from Malone's chest, lowered his head, and looked blankly at his palm—such a powerful beating heart, ...... Almost stopped?
Arthas's longing for the battlefield consisted entirely of images of himself galloping on horseback, brandishing his great sword and striking left and right, and the enemy fearful everywhere he went—he never imagined that it might end with himself lying on the cold ground, with the enemy's spears, arrows, and blades passing through his chest.
"Despite this, I have never regretted fighting those orcs to the death - my sacrifice could have saved more of the people of Stormwind for survival. The question is not whether you are old enough to go to war, but whether you are ready to die at all times, whether you have found someone or faith for whom you can die...... Do you understand what I mean? ”
Malone said to Arthas—he knew that the boy was smart enough to understand what he was saying.
"Hmm...... I am willing to make sacrifices for Lordaeron's subjects, as well as for my father, mother, and sister, just as Marlon did when you went to war for the safety of Stormwind. ”
Arthas looked up and said earnestly—he suddenly felt a little older—the strange thought that he had hated to admit that he was still with children, but that was what he really thought now.
"It's good that you understand that...... I believe that the reason why His Majesty King Terenus does not allow you to attend such a meeting, and does not let you learn how to fight, is because he does not know if you are ready to take on all of this—he does not know whether you want to get involved in it out of curiosity, or because you are already planning to take on the future of this country. ”
"So, Alsace...... If you really want to go to tomorrow's meeting with those kings, then, when your father is free, you can go to him and tell him what you think in your heart, tell him that you want to know what is happening in the South, and you want to figure out how a real king should handle all this...... I think he will accede to your request, because he is a truly wise king and a father who truly loves his children. ”
Malone said to Arthas. (To be continued.) )