Chapter 404: False Laughter
Orgrim took almost the two-headed ogre and Goron with him, but did not wait for Gul'dan and his Storm Predator Clan, as well as the Twilight Hammer Clan of Gurgar. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
After three days in the mountains, Orgrim decided to change the route of his march, bypassing the Northland watchtowers and returning north of Hinterland from the vicinity of the original settlement of the Troll Moss Clan. He was ready to attack Lordaeron on a route that no one in the Alliance could have imagined.
Duke should have dealt with it right away. But the rapid march over the past few days had made Duke's troops quite tired, and he could only order a three-day rest.
At this point in time, the High Elves held a banquet.
Yes, a celebration of the victory against the invaders.
When he first heard the news, Duke had the feeling of being in an uproar.
Celebrate!Celebrate a yarn! 300,000 people died, and almost a third of the High Elves were killed. Only 50,000 trolls were killed, and he was embarrassed to claim to be the victor of the war?
"I'm sorry! It was because of the heavy casualties we suffered that my father and all the councillors agreed to hold a grand banquet to celebrate the victory and raise the morale of the people. With a very apologetic expression, Kael'thas said to Duke in an almost pleading tone, "Moreover, this will be the signing ceremony for Quel'Thalas to officially join the Lordaeron Alliance." ”
Since it was an official membership, it was naturally impossible for Duke, the highest representative sent by the alliance, not to attend.
That feeling, like asking you to eat flies, do you want it fresh? or do you want it to be original?
Obviously he has been beaten into a dog, and he has to whitewash the peace and show off his strength.
To die to save face and suffer is to describe Queldore (High Elves), and it is especially civilians who suffer from life.
Illusia next to her quietly pulled the corner of Raduk's clothes, and Duke finally swallowed his breath and finally nodded in agreement.
Waiting for Kael'thas to leave, Illusia sighed, "I'm sorry, Duke, I know you're not used to it. Honestly, I grew up in a noble family, and I still haven't gotten used to it. The reduction of the people and the burning of the territory only means a decrease in income, and as long as the state is not destroyed, then everything can be restarted...... This is the way of thinking of the aristocratic superiors. ”
"I see. Duke didn't hide his dislike for the Elven Council and the nobles.
Sometimes, Duke even thinks that the one, two, or third wars of the Dark Gate may also be a good thing. There weren't so many enemies out there to clean up these bad guys, and Azeroth was still the incorrigible world rotting to the bone.
Duke...... It's contradictory.
In the evening, the time for the celebration banquet has not yet arrived.
The 'bird carts' pulled by richly decopulated chocobos have filled every gap in the entire Sunrise Plaza.
Before seeing so many noble carriages, Duke would never have imagined that there were so many nobles in Quel'Thalas. Each chocobo was combed to a shiny coat, like a proud phoenix, raising its head high, exuding a cold atmosphere.
Elves dressed like nobles of the Storm Kingdom stood in front of the car. They were richly and elegantly dressed, covered with gold and silver ornaments with magical effects, and had the most elegant bearing.
If Illusia doesn't whisper, she won't know if she kills Duke, it turns out that these guys are just coachmen!
Earl Coachman's Race!?
Nobles of the Stormwind Kingdom, do you want me to buy a box of tofu to drown yourselves......
This extreme luxury made Duke stunned.
The ornate decoration and full of the style of the Sunchaser's royal court are brightly lit, and the dazzling magic lamps make the whole palace full of round towers, with white, red and gold as the main colors, look golden and brilliant.
Walking through the huge red carpet more than twenty meters wide, Duke asked Illusia, who was present as a female companion, to hold his hand and slowly walk up the steps. Stepping on the neat white jade stone brick floor, Duke couldn't help but look up at the ingenious female elf statues on either side of the stairs. These statues are either literary or martial, with lifelike carved lines and passionate movements, eulogizing the greatness of the royal court of the sun-chaser.
Came to the door of the hall.
Kael'thas changed into a very festive robe and greeted every guest.
To Duke's surprise, Aurelia also wore a family-style emerald green court dress to accompany Kael'thas to greet the guests.
Seeing Duke coming, Aurelia made a ladylike ceremony with the hem of her skirt propped up. The elegance of her temperament and the dignified demeanor made it impossible for Duke to associate her with the wild elven ranger.
Aurelia smiled sweetly and said in her nice voice, "Thank you for coming, Duke." If you're absent, the whole of Quel'Thalas will be disgraced. ”
Duke sensed something, and he looked at Aurelia's lipstick-clad lips and bright appearance, but he accidentally noticed a glimmer of gloom hidden in Aurelia's bright eyes.
"Aurelia, what's going on?" said Duke, preparing to kiss the hand.
Who knew that Aurelia hugged him 'warmly', and her low voice sounded in her ears: "It's nothing, as you said, big people always have a helpless 'need to put on a show', but it's my turn today." ”
It's a show!
Duke kind of understood.
If the trolls hadn't attacked, or had come but failed to return, then Aurelia would have been held accountable and held accountable for her disgrace as an elf.
In fact, the trolls have come and slaughtered Quel'Thalas. In order to whitewash the peace and revive the morale of the people, the elves must have a hero to divert the attention of the people.
Kael'thas lost and won one, at most it was a combination of merit and demerit.
But Aurelia is different, she has been close to the Alliance, and she has proven to be right......
Propping up Aurelia to become a hero can give you both the people and the Alliance.
As for whether she wants to transfer or something when she turns around, then just keep a low profile. Let's talk about the limelight and fire in front of us first.
Duke sighed deeply.
Due to the large number of guests who arrived, after a brief exchange of words with Aurelia, Duke entered.
The huge hall with a diameter of more than a kilometer is filled with countless dining tables, and all kinds of sumptuous food and flowers fill the entire venue. When Duke entered, a large number of nobles had already arrived, and they were shuttling back and forth with goblets in hand, not missing any opportunity to socialize.
The atmosphere was so warm that it was impossible to imagine that this was a country that had just experienced the flames of war and a third of its citizens had suffered misfortune.
The party starts warmly, but Duke notices that Aurelia, one of the protagonists of the banquet, is laughing, but she seems to be crying. (To be continued.) )