Chapter 1162 Who doesnt know how to draw a pie anymore?
"I see."
When he met with Calia in private, Sarlayan finally understood what was bothering her.
According to the agreement secretly signed between Quel'Thalas and Baron Rivendell, the decision to stay or stay in Stratholme City is entirely up to the Rivendell family.
As long as normal trade with Quel'Thalas is maintained, the high elves don't care where the city ends up.
Having just obtained the throne of the Lich King and before spreading his power in Draenor, for the sake of safety, Thoras entrusted Kel'Thuzad to persuade Baron Rivendell.
The Stratholme region will temporarily side with the Scourge and will serve as the last and most important intelligence transfer base for the undead in Azeroth.
Due to their different positions, at least in terms of the ownership of Stratholme, the interests of the new Scourge and Lordaeron, who are interested in taking back Stratholme, are in conflict with each other.
Baron Rivendell himself has no clear preference for which way to fall.
His original intention of choosing to join the Scourge was very simple, just to extend his life, and at the same time fulfill the responsibilities of the Rivendell family, and protect the people under his rule as a lord.
This is also the reason why Baron Rivendell firmly opposes Alsace's proposal and is unwilling to turn all the residents of Stratholme into undead.
To this day, in addition to the undead soldiers who control the military power, there are still a large number of living people living in Stratholme City.
Quel'Thalas has never cut off the trade between Stratholme, but has only switched from the above-board past to the smuggling route.
Yes, officially sanctioned smuggling.
This was to prevent Quel'Thalas' cooperation with the undead agents from being exposed, which would arouse the anger of the victims of the Scourge, led by Lordaeron. It was also to reduce the number of insiders and prevent Kel'Thuzad's identity as an agent from being exposed early.
That's why smugglers like Scar Eye, who have people behind them, can rise rapidly during this special period.
Not long ago, Luo Ning, who returned through the portal in advance to attend the celebration meeting, had already told Calia and other alliance leaders about a series of events that occurred in Northrend.
After all, Calia is a student taught by Sarlayan. Regardless of her other abilities, her overall view and logical thinking of drawing inferences from one example are definitely not bad.
Through Kel'Thuzad turning his back on Ner'zhul and assassinating Ner'zhul, Calia quickly realized that the Archlich and Baron Rivendell were both pawns laid out in advance by her good teacher.
From this, the quick-thinking Calia thought of the inconsistencies revealed in the previous series of actions of Kel'Thuzad and Baron Rivendell.
Although she didn't say it, Calia had roughly guessed who the real manipulator behind the Scourge was, and why she wanted to pursue Lordaeron.
Sarlayan was very embarrassed when Calia looked at her with a look of dissatisfaction and grievance.
From the standpoint of Quel'Thalas, there is nothing wrong with weakening its overly powerful neighbor Lordaeron.
There is an old saying in the world where Danmaku is located, no one should be allowed to snore on the side of the bed.
When Calia was on the throne, Lordaeron was able to maintain a good relationship with Quel'Thalas, but who can say for sure what will happen in the future?
As Sharlayan gradually adapts to the living habits of the Immortals, he will naturally consider the possible changes in Lordaeron's stance after Calia a hundred years later.
After all, Calia is just an ordinary human being, unlike the genius Jaina who has the opportunity to aspire to the demigod level and gain immortal lifespan.
The barrage mentioned that the life blessing given by Sarlayan can be used to extend Calia's lifespan and ruling time.
However, Sharlayan's use of the Blessing of Life will greatly deplete his own vitality and cannot be given without limit.
Taking into account the racial lifespan difference between humans and high elves, there is no need to worry about Valeera, who still has more than 2,000 years left to live. Sharlayan plans to extend Jaina's life first, so that she can have more time to break through the bottleneck that shackles mortals.
And Calia...
Although the barrage kept teasing Sharlayan, he also accepted Calia and took Lordaeron as her dowry.
But to put it bluntly, Sarlayan really doesn't have this idea.
In his opinion, Calia is just his student, nothing more.
Sarlayan is not a dull person with slow emotions. He can see that Calia has unreasonable thoughts about him, but this does not mean that he has to give a response.
If Azeroth was a peaceful and stable world, Sharlayan wouldn't mind imitating those dudes who play games with flowers in the barrage.
But...the heavy burden on Sharlayan's shoulders left him in no mood to consider finding a woman, and the various forces coveting Azeroth forced him to focus a lot of energy on resisting the enemy's conspiracy.
If you don't even have a home, what's the use of collecting so many beauties? Accompany him to go to hell together?
Fortunately, Sarlayan was not in the mood to actively pursue women, but he could not withstand the desperate pursuit of Valeera, Jaina and others, so he would not end up alone.
As the Queen of Lordaeron and the supreme ruler who holds the power of a country, Calia must put the interests of Lordaeron first. This is also the concept of serving the country and the people that Sharlayan once taught her.
It is obviously impossible for Sharlayan, who also holds a high position in Quel'Thalas, to marry into Lordaeron. Unless Calia is willing to step down from her position as queen, the relationship between them is destined to be impossible.
Adults are not easily driven by hormones to make irrational decisions. Calia, who is determined to carry forward her own ideas and revitalize Lordaeron, has just begun to work hard to govern. It is obviously unrealistic for her to give up her position as queen at this time.
No matter which angle he looked at, Sarlayan did not think that his plan to weaken Lordaeron for the benefit of other countries was wrong. The only person he would feel sorry for was Calia, who had always trusted him.
"Cough~"
Thinking of this, Sharlayan felt guilty and planned to make appropriate compensation to Calia, or... Lordaeron.
"The ownership of Stratholme is not up to me. On this issue, even the new Lich King Thoras only has the right to make suggestions to Baron Rivendell and cannot force him to take sides. This is Thoras' early decision.
Just promise good terms."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Temporarily suppressing his inner emotions, Sarlayan said businesslikely: "As Thoras said, Icecrown Citadel, the undead base camp with many backdoors, cannot be
Want it again."
"Before the new Scourge legions gain a foothold in Draenor, they must leave themselves a way out just in case. It is not a wise choice to burn everything when the way forward is unclear."
Calia did feel aggrieved and dissatisfied with Sarlayan's scheme against Lordaeron, but her performance was somewhat exaggerated in order to arouse Sarlayan's guilt and pity and strive for as many benefits as possible for Lordaeron.
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Things have already happened, and it is impossible for Lordaeron to fall out with Quel'Thalas after just experiencing a series of wars.
Rather than wasting time venting emotions, it is better to think carefully about how to take this opportunity to maximize the interests of Lordaeron.
Of course, Sarlayan could see Caliya's calculation, but he was not disgusted with it, but rather appreciated it. This was the rational choice that a mature and calm politician should make.
Calia heard the deep meaning in Sharlayan's words and asked with a slightly raised eyebrow: "In other words, once His Majesty Solas has laid the foundation in Draenor, Stratholme can be returned to Lordaeron.
Already?"
Sarlayan showed approval, but said noncommittally: "You said this yourself, I didn't guarantee it."
"Whether you can persuade Baron Rivendell to lead the Stratholme region to return ultimately depends on whether the bargaining chip Lordaeron offers is enough. You won't be able to sway him with just words."
Calia nodded thoughtfully: "I understand. Lordaeron should wait patiently until the situation in Draenor becomes clearer."
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After leaving Calia's office, Sharlayan looked at the thick clouds above the Royal City of Lordaeron, with a somewhat complicated expression on his face.
"It's a terrible life. I hope this child will not stand on the opposite side of Quel'Thalas in the future."
The information Sharlayan revealed to Calia was not just random talk.
Baron Rivendell does not mind returning to Lordaeron, but now is not the right time.
In addition to the reasons mentioned by Sharlayan before, whether the subjects of Lordaeron can accept Stratholme, who once surrendered to the Scourge, is also a big problem.
If Stratholme returns and turns them against each other, it will be more of a loss than a gain.
However, this is the internal affairs of Lordaeron that Queen Calia needs to consider, and Sharlayan does not intend to participate in it.
"Ha~"
Putting aside the messy thoughts in his heart for the time being, Sarlayan stretched his body lazily.
"Let's talk about the rest later. We have finally ushered in a rare peace. Let me have a good rest for a while... and by the way, I will also consolidate the new realm I have just broken through."