Waiting is always the hardest thing, but the waiting time passes in the blink of an eye.
On the afternoon when Varian arrived at White Tower City Port and set off for New Lordaeron, other kings also came to the capital of Lordaeron one after another. For a time, prominent figures from the entire human empire appeared in New Lordaeron.
Danlun City made this inland city built on a barren land immediately lively.
Even the Draenei and Bronzebeard dwarves as far away as Northrend sent envoys, and the stingy goblin merchants were also extremely generous. The Steamwheedle Consortium formed an envoy with extremely high standards.
With the alchemist and big businessman Northenfogg as the leader, he marched across the Shining Plains with expensive gifts and some commercial products to Thousand Needles.
In the Silithus War that ended a year ago, Arthas also became familiar with the leaders of other races. Therefore, on the day before the wedding, the withermen, tribes, night elves and even the quilboar all sent
Here come the spectators.
Of course, the night elves' envoys came in the personal name of General Shandis who was stationed at Feathermoon Fortress, and the quilboars were represented by the first demigod priest in the civilization they rebuilt.
The wilderness demigod Agamaggan, who was recovering from his injuries, sent a precious gift to show its respect for Arthas' heroic performance in the Battle of Quicksand.
The identity of the last guest who arrived at Baita Port was so special that it even directly alarmed His Majesty the Pope in Baita Port.
That is a female paladin who came all the way from the Stratholme region in northern Xinjiang. Her name is Bridget Abidis, and she is the leader of the Holy Light Order of the Scarlet Crusade that currently occupies the Stratholme region.
, the former deputy head of the Knights of Lordaeron and the only daughter of General Abedis, the great knight, came here on behalf of the entire Scarlet Crusade.
For those Holy Light martyrs who still stick to the battlefield in northern Xinjiang and defend the last homeland for the empire, even the harshest nobles dare not slander them in public, and their loyalty to the Holy Light and the Empire is spread among the people.
In the Church of Holy Light, there are sacred stories like divine prophecies. Although in the years since the empire was rebuilt, the empire's senior officials have not cut off contact with the Crusaders in northern Xinjiang, this is the first time that they have sent envoys here.
Second-rate.
Thirty minutes after landing, Miss Abedis was personally received by His Majesty the Pope. Then she met with the other kings on behalf of the Scarlet Crusade. No one knew what they discussed, but from the solemnity of the kings
Judging from his expression, it must be a very important thing.
And in the early morning of the next day, the entire city of New Lordaeron was carefully organized by the servants serving the royal family, like a shining coin. The main roads of the city were covered with colorful ribbons and blue ribbons.
Colorful ribbons and giant red carpets woven by centaur slaves run through the entire city's crossroads.
The king's guards, wearing ceremonial armor, line up in groups of five at every alleyway as a barrier between civilians and the ceremony. Some young people even come out of their homes before dawn, wearing their best clothes, to stand guard.
The viewing area behind them was waiting for the wedding of His Majesty Alsace and Princess Gianna to begin.
In this era, especially under the imperial system, there are too few entertainment projects for the people. Such a grand wedding can just satisfy the people's yearning for entertainment and relaxation. Of course, there are also some people who are unwilling to be lonely among these bustling crowds.
The guy wanted to make "big news", but the agents of the League of Assassins mixed in the crowd would drag them out of the crowd before they could do anything.
In the sky above the city, three airships specially prepared by the goblin profiteers for the guests have taken off. The airships are filled with dignitaries. On this memorable day, the goblin airships equipped with magic image recorders
The tickets have long been sold out. The original price was 500 gold coins per ticket, but due to the hype of goblin scalpers, such a ticket was even sold for a maximum price of 2,000 gold coins.
Just three slightly modified airships allowed the Steamwheedle Consortium to earn a profit of almost 50,000 gold coins. These little green men's amazing sense of trade and profit was once again fully demonstrated.
"Such a ceremony... is too extravagant."
Sitting in the front row of the grand auditorium prepared for the nobles, Miss Bridget Abidis, wearing a simple military uniform, frowned and looked at everything arranged on the large platform of the city square. She couldn't help but
He complained to the great knight Uther next to him:
"The cost of this ceremony is at least enough for the four crusaders to launch a joint operation that lasts for two months. We lack everything there, except those damn undead."
Miss Abedis shook her head, and Uther, who was sitting next to her, patted Abedis on the shoulder in a kind gesture towards his daughter. After arriving in Kalimdor, the great knight
The fatigue is showing, and now he looks as if he has aged more than ten years, and his hair has turned completely white.
The great knight closed his eyes slightly, sighed, and said to Miss Abedis:
"There are many difficulties in rebuilding the empire. Abdis, you are a good soldier and will become an excellent commander in the future, but you must understand that the most important thing in any war is the fighting spirit and courage of the people. No matter how great the difficulties are, as long as
If the people and we work together, we will be able to overcome this difficulty. Although this wedding ceremony costs a lot, the blood relationship between the two countries can bring great confidence to the people... That is what we need most in this difficult situation.
.”
As he spoke, Uther looked at the thoughtful Miss Abedis. He smiled and said to Abedis:
"Tell me about those weird undead again... I heard you say yesterday that they also sent envoys to you to express their desire for peaceful coexistence? This doesn't sound like what the Dark Blade Undead or the Natural Disaster Undead would do.
matter."
"Yes, Uncle Uther."
Miss Abedis sat on a chair in a standard military posture, with her hands on her knees, and explained to Uther:
"We have been observing those weird undead for several years. What is certain at present is that they really don't seem to have much to do with the Dark Blade. Moreover, they have also joined the Federation and are regarded by the Federation as a civilization composed of races and humans.
, there is no difference between dwarves and dwarfs, but that being said, after those undead who call themselves "the undead" joined the Federation, they received arms support sold by the Federation's Black Iron Zone."
Miss Paladin waved her fist in dissatisfaction:
"They are very weak, at least much weaker than the Dark Blade Undead, but with the blessing of those weapons, they have also become very difficult to deal with. Those Undead are very intelligent and almost no different from living people. In an operation last year,
They set a trap for the Third Order, which directly caused the Third Order to almost be annihilated, but the undead did not harm the prisoners and instead sent them back."
Abidis sighed, a little helpless and a little sad, and said:
"Father discussed with other great knights for several days, and finally we had to accept the peace initiative proposed by the undead lord named Dylan, because... we really couldn't go on fighting, and everyone's living supplies were in short supply.
, young people want to rest, old people also need medical supplies...Those cunning bastards!"
"They seem to have seen our weakness. Just a few days after the peace agreement was reached, they sent businessmen to sell us some goods, which we need very much... What a shame!"
"No, no, no, kid, it's not a shame."
Uther saw that Bridget's voice had a hint of crying, and the knight comforted him:
"You have done well enough. Under such difficult circumstances, you were able to liberate one-third of Stratholme City. Children, no one can ask you to do better, and the Pope already knows your intentions.
Dilemma, don’t worry, we will do everything we can to support you, and even...even give you the power to establish the Order State, no one can blame you!"
The white-haired knight seemed to have made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and said:
"No matter how hard we try, children, we will not give up on you! Never! If you can't go home... then home will come for you! Even if it means fighting another battle in Northern Xinjiang... we will definitely do it
Arrived!"
While the two were talking, a bright salute sounded, indicating the beginning of the wedding ceremony. All the distinguished guests stood up and looked out on the large platform. The gate of New Lordaeron was slowly pushed open by 18 knights.
Opening, a gorgeous carriage representing the royal family of Lordaeron slowly drove into the main road of the city. Eight white horses without a trace of hair, covered with gorgeous armor, and driven by the best drivers, slowly entered
into the eyes of the public.
Wearing a golden armor representing the status of a paladin, with lion's shoulder armor dotted on his shoulders, Alsace wore a crown on his head, held the Holy Light of Justice in both hands, and stood on the platform in front of the carriage without squinting, with a red
The cloak swayed in the wind, looking majestic.
In front of and behind the carriage, the most loyal kingdom guard Farric personally led the paladins to protect the carriage. Behind the knights were carefully selected warriors, holding ceremonial spears in their hands.
Under a shining war spear, the blue Lordaeron flag hung, and amid the hymns played by trumpeters, the warriors moved forward slowly.
This ceremony was carried out completely in accordance with the ancient rituals of the Arathor Empire. There were no complicated procedures like those between nobles. Under the cheers of the people and the sky full of flying petals and ribbons, His Majesty Alsace's carriage and horses passed by the main trunk.
After 10 minutes of slow progress, we arrived at the ceremony stage at the wedding venue.
Under the guard of the knights, the king stepped down from the carriage, and then, amid the cheers and applause of spectators from all over the world, he strolled onto the large platform with 33 steps. On the top of the large platform, the old Holy Light Pope
, Alonsus Fao was wearing a golden robe and a religious crown, and was standing behind the ceremony platform with the support of two paladins.
Being able to ask the Pope to witness the wedding already illustrates Alsace's status in the new empire system. Of course, this is also because both parties to the wedding have high status. Apart from the Pope, the only people who are qualified to officiate the wedding are
The red archbishops who were supposed to be stationed in various countries were left, but considering the complexity of kings and envoys in various countries, the tired and old Pope decided to preside over the ceremony himself.
Alsace stepped forward and stood on the red carpet. He looked at the Pope, and the old man smiled at him. Amidst the cheerful songs and music, the cheers of the people and the magicians,
In the halo of fireworks released in the sky, Jaina, wearing a blue wedding dress and holding flowers in her hand, appeared below the ceremony stage. Derek Proudmoore stood next to his sister with a serious look on his face.
Alsace was not very satisfied, but on this occasion, thinking that his sister, who had always been regarded as the family's jewel, was about to get married, even the more stubborn Drake's eyes were a little red.
Behind Jaina, Tanred Proudmoore, who was wearing armor as a ceremonial guard, frequently glared at Arthas in front of him. This bohemian admiral had great opinions on Arthas.
But he can't defeat his sister...
As the youngest Archmage, Jaina has experienced too many big scenes, but at this moment, standing in front of the red carpet, Jaina became unusually nervous, and just as she was about to step onto the red carpet.
At that moment, a strange and familiar voice suddenly sounded in her mind. She was still as lazy as last time. Just listening to the voice, she could imagine how beautiful and unparalleled the owner of the voice was.
"Hey, little sister, today is your big day... But what I'm more curious about is..."