Anomaly Of Warcraft

Chapter 252 Fear comes from the unknown, courage comes from ignorance

After thirty-three days, Carlos finally waited for Terenas’ official invitation again.

A conversation between a man and a man took place before the banquet began.

“To be honest, I don’t like you. I didn’t like you since you were young. A six-year-old child feels so sophisticated, which is very bad. When you grow up, I don’t like you even more. Indifferent, arrogant, seemingly selfish and selfish. Although you hide it well, it may not be what I said in the eyes of other people, but I insist on my point of view. I think people believe in their first impression.”

Terenas’ words did not fit his status, but in this private space where only he and Carlos were alone, the crown of Lordaeron’s king was placed on the table.

“On the contrary, I like you very much.”

After saying this, Carlos also took off his iron crown.

“A lie. The little moves of the Barov family have never stopped. There is no one else here, and you want to marry my daughter.”

Terenas raised the corner of his mouth and made an expression of disdain.

If it were put in the last life or ten years ago in this life, Carlos would have ridiculed.

However.

Only the strong are qualified to listen, and only the weak have the need to defend.

In Azeroth, words are only useful when words are useful, and actions can truly change the world.

From taboo to defensive, from fear to appreciation, Carlos’s attitude towards Terenas is constantly changing.

For the first time, for the first time in his life, Carlos felt that he had the upper hand in front of Terenas.

Because the man in front of him had acted as his imaginary enemy for nearly twenty years, he chose to talk to him as a father and a man instead of a king versus a king.

“The silence is because you agree with me?”

Terenas waited for a while, couldn’t wait for Carlos’ reply, and continued to attack in words.

“Uncle, stop the meaningless temptation, time is precious, whether it is for you or me.”

Carlos stopped paying attention to the aggressive Terenas, and found a place to sit down.

“This is how you treat your elders?”

Terenas looked furious.

“There are only two men here, or two kings.”

Carlos pouted, and motioned with his eyes that there were two crowns on the table.

Then.

Terenas laughed openly.

“I apologize to you. I used the same method I used to deal with your father to deal with you. It really doesn’t work. No wonder you can be a king, but your father can only be a grand duke.”

After speaking, Terenas walked to the other side of the room and sat opposite Carlos.

“If you are the son-in-law of the king of Lordaeron, you are impeccable. It is a natural fit for Jia Liya to marry you as a princess. But as a father, I really don’t want Jia Liya to marry you. You are too mature. And Jia Liya is still a little girl who imagines that the prince will ride a white horse to marry her. You two will not be really happy together.”

Terenas said with a smile characteristic of a mature man.

“You are not a farmer, and Galiya is destined to bear the name of a princess all her life. With all due respect, uncle, you are still slandering me after walking around. The opportunity is rare, so we can’t talk about topics that should be discussed in the secret room. ?”

As long as Terenas talked about the topic, he would be at a disadvantage. Carlos seemed relaxed, but in fact every sentence was only after thinking about it before daring to say it.

“Okay, then, let’s talk about your sincerity. While suppressing the Menethil family, while proposing marriage, this is the Barov family. Is this the authority and sincerity of King Alterac?”

Terenas leaned his back on the back of the chair, leaned back, raised his chin slightly, folded his hands on his chest, and told Carlos with his body language that everything was still in his Master.

“Yes, I think this is the measure and sincerity I should have. Compared with the title of Galiya’s husband, I value the title of Menethil II’s son-in-law more.”

Carlos sat upright, with his waist straight, his hands on his knees, and he answered Terenas’ question seriously.

“I can agree with what you said, but I can’t understand your behavior. What can you gain by weakening my prestige and shaking my foundation?”

Terenas finally put away the temptation and began to touch the core topic.

“Prove my strength and gain your friendship.”

Carlos finished speaking and nodded to strengthen his tone.

“Are you a kid?”

Terenas was angry and laughed. The logic of bullying you because of liking you is simply naive.

“In order to support this war, uncle, you are in debt. I have estimated that in order to maintain the daily consumption of 200,000 soldiers in the alliance, you need 170,000 gold coins every day. It is a day, not counting the logistics and supplies needed to organize the battle. Strength supplement. Even if we have a few of us to share, nearly half of it falls on the kingdom of Lordaeron. And one third of the pressure on the kingdom of Lordaeron is directly borne by the royal family. Short-sighted people can’t see the imminent The fallen axe blade only knows how much his money bag is deflated by bowing his head and counting.”

Carlos paused for a while to let Terenas digest his words.

“The war is over, and the war will continue. Next, is my view as a general.”

“Well, you said.”

Terenas also sat upright.

“The orc’s plan to invade the Hillbrad area has basically failed. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow, Marshal Lothar’s victory may come, and Quel’Thalas’ army won’t let us wait too much. Long. But this is not enough, not enough. On the other side of the sea, there are countless orcs. If we can’t take advantage of the pursuit and wait for the orcs to regroup, it will be difficult to say whether we can defeat the orcs next time. The world is so big, human beings. Can only dominate human beings themselves.”

“Then I’m curious, what are you afraid of?”

Terenas was keenly aware of the weakness in Carlos’s tone.

“This is a war without a victor. Humans, or Lordaeron, Alterac, Gilneas, Stromgarde, and Kultisk, our human kingdoms are due to the extreme pressure of the orc tribe. The unity is due to Anduin Lothar’s reputation and blood that formed the alliance. When the threat of the orcs is lifted, it is likely to be the moment when the alliance falls apart. But for the continuation of the alliance, it is to deliberately condone the existence of the orcs. A kind of chronic suicide.”

Carlos shook his head helplessly.

“I think I should look at you with admiration. There are not many people who can think so long. But please forgive my bluntness. These things don’t seem to be something you came up with.”

Terenas leaned forward and looked at Carlos’ eyes seriously.

“This is not important, what is important is my marriage. In fact, we all understand that at this sensitive moment, the marriage of Lordaeron and Alterac is a dazzling political signal, and you should also be concerned about this.”

Carlos slid his left hand, put his elbow on his knee, and leaned forward.

“Yes, the replacement of Brill and Andorhal is a good thing for both of us, but at this sensitive moment, I am afraid that accepting your proposal to propose will stimulate the stability of the alliance, so I hesitate. At the same time. , I’m very curious about what makes you so urgent. This doubt is also an important factor in my inability to make a decision.”

Terenas sighed long and looked up at the ceiling.

“Because of time.”

“Oh?”

“This is our direct difference, uncle. As a soldier, when all of you are still at a loss, I have already judged that the tribe’s failure is inevitable, but I am not sure whether the alliance can really win, or say Whether human beings can become real winners. So I must stand on the side of the winners.”

Terenas heard this and already understood.

“So you threatened me with the war bond thing?”

“On the contrary, this is part of the bride price.”

Carlos took out an envelope from the placket and put it on the table.

“It has to be said that the guys from the Morgan Consortium are professional. They did everything, but they didn’t do anything by themselves. Uncle, you have been able to meet the crisis from the future, but you are safe now. It’s a good method. .”

“Hmph, those human vampires, if you ask them for help, you will regret it sooner or later.”

Terenas looked at the envelope, then at Carlos, the meaning was obvious.

“There is a list of papers. In fact, the whole incident is very simple. The guys with ulterior motives hoarded the war bonds that you can’t pay off, and then they attack together. In this way, some things that gold coins can’t do and things that gold coins can’t buy can be used. I bought these papers that are not even gold coins. The biggest reason for your troubles, uncle, is that you misjudged my purpose. And the reason why those guys followed suit was just because they judged me and uncle you to continue to consume, the Menethil family Debt default is inevitable.”

“Then where you fall, which side will win, right?”

“War bonds that originally only had 10% interest have now been snapped up at a premium of 30%. I lowered the exchange rate of gold coins to increase the price of these bonds.”

“I should have dealt with you long ago.”

Terenas showed a helpless wry smile and shook his head.

“It’s not too late for us to join forces to deal with some people.”

Carlos seriously proposed, and then pushed the envelope towards Terenas.

“Mrs. Morgan is not friendly. What is the difference between you receiving her benefits and receiving money for life?”

Terenas stood up and looked at Carlos condescendingly.

“If you use Menethil Harbor as a dowry, my probability of survival will be much higher.”

Carlos also stood up and looked at Terenas condescendingly.

“Don’t even think about it!”

Terenas was furious.

In the garden of Lordaeron Palace, many dignitaries gather.

“Today, here, I have two things to announce. First, our great Union Marshal Sir Lothar has achieved a brilliant victory. Let us respect the great Anduin Lothar.”

“cheers!”

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“Secondly, it is about the marriage of my daughter, Galiya Menethil and His Majesty King Carlos Barov.”

Terenas was still impassioned on the marble podium, and some people underneath were already talking in a low voice.

“You wait, Terenas will definitely increase the war tax again in order to fight the orcs, and then continue to sell bonds.”

“He can’t hold it anymore, otherwise he won’t agree to Barov’s proposal so readily.”

“It seems that you need to buy more.”

“It’s time for the Menethil family to give some blood. For the sake of the alliance, we can’t always let us pay.”

“That’s right.”

All the students who think that they will not be discovered by the teacher when they speak trivial matters are those who have never stood on the stage. They don’t know that when they look from a high place, all sentient beings are clear and distinct.

Terenas smiled confidently.