[Chapter 143: Diplomats from Azeroth]
David knew that the commotion he had made was a bit exaggerated, and he wanted to control it, but he failed.
He did not accept the position of Grand Duke of Stratholme. He had finally started to get on the right track in the continent of Brunnia, and he was not ready to start a new home.
The key point was that he knew that Azeroth was not peaceful, and various events would happen one after another in the future, and there would be no time to stop.
Even if Arthas and Kel’Thuzad were killed now, there were still a few dreadlords hiding in the dark, making trouble everywhere. In comparison, Winter Town was much more stable at the moment.
“Then what about establishing formal diplomatic relations?”
“How do you do this?” David spread his hands, as if no matter whether it was formal or not, the people in Azeroth could only contact David through Tirion Fording, right?
“I mean, sign a formal written agreement.”
“Oh, that’s no problem.”
David couldn’t think of any reason to refuse. Would establishing diplomatic relations with Quel’Thalas, Dalaran and the Kingdom of Lordaeron be bad for Winter Town?
He couldn’t think of it for the time being.
What about the benefits?
David had thought of several options: for example, he could ask Quel’Thalas and Dalaran for a few mages to “assist” Winter Town. Presumably, neither of them would refuse.
As for the fact that David’s territory was not in Azeroth, but in another world, Dalaran should have known about it. As members of the Alliance, the Kingdom of Lordaeron and Quel’Thalas would soon learn about this even if David and Fording did not explain it.
Therefore, there was no need to hide their origins.
In the next few days, David mainly signed several documents and met with Antonidas, the current leader of Dalaran, Anasterian Sunstrider, the king of Quel’Thalas, and Calia Menethil, who had been confirmed to inherit the throne of the Kingdom of Lordaeron and become the Queen of Lordaeron.
During these meetings, not many things were discussed. They were just like chatting about their own customs and culture. Then they said that Dalaran (Lordaeron, Quel’Thalas) was willing to establish a long-term friendship with Wintertown, and the two sides could have more exchanges.
After these meetings, David left Azeroth and returned to Wintertown.
Next, the Alliance will start to thoroughly clean up the undead in the Eastern Kingdoms, especially the Royal City of Lordaeron, which must be cleaned up as soon as possible so that Calia Menethil can complete the succession ceremony.
This is not an easy task and it is estimated to take a lot of time.
Because even if the undead are cleaned up, it will take time to rebuild the Royal City of Lordaeron and prepare for the succession ceremony.
In addition, Tirion Fording has been confirmed to become the Regent of Lordaeron, assisting the newly succeeded Queen of Lordaeron Calia Menethil to govern the Kingdom of Lordaeron.
The inauguration ceremony of the Regent was arranged together with the Queen’s succession ceremony, and it also had to wait until the Royal City of Lordaeron was recovered and repaired.
“Although it’s still early, and even the official time hasn’t been determined, let’s write this down first.” After returning to Winter Town, David talked with Floyd, Gareth Stanton, and Elias for a while, asking them how they were doing during the time they were away.
Then he called Eva and asked about the specific situation of Winter Town during this period.
Eva’s main job now is this, so she reported in detail the various “little things” that happened in Winter Town during this period.
There won’t be any big things happening in Winter Town now. The biggest thing is that Gareth Stanton drove away some “invaders” by force when he led the soldiers on patrol.
“Farmers have started this year’s planting work.”
The weather has gradually warmed up, and the new year’s farming has begun. Considering that the population of Winter Town has skyrocketed many times compared to last year, more farmland may need to be reclaimed to ensure sufficient food.
“If possible, let Van Cleef send a group of people to help reclaim the wasteland.” David thought about it and decided to talk to Van Cleef alone about this matter: “Forget it, I will talk to Edwin about this matter in person later.”
“Okay.”
Then, David asked about Anduin’s situation again. He knew that the little prince was no longer chasing those craftsmen and asking endless questions every day. Instead, he began to indulge in the various books that Laura brought before, and even taught himself English. It seemed that he wanted to solve the doubts in his heart by learning more knowledge.
After hearing this, David did not intend to interfere with Anduin’s affairs. He was very curious about what kind of fruit Anduin would grow if he lived in Winter Town for a few years?
After asking about the situation in the town and explaining some knowledge about the Holy Light to Eva, Eva finally began to ask: “How should we arrange for the newcomers?”
“First, build accommodation for them according to the usual practice, and we can deal with other things later.”
Eva was talking about the diplomat Jaina Proudmoore sent from Dalaran; the diplomat Sylvanas Windrunner and her lieutenant Liadrin sent from Quel’Thalas; and the diplomat Renault Mograine and her lieutenant Sally Whitemane from Lordaeron.
Dalaran chose Jaina because she and David barely knew each other, and Jaina herself took the initiative to ask for her to be stationed in Winterstown as a diplomat.
In addition, as the daughter of Daelin Proudmoore, the admiral of the Alliance, Jaina can also represent Kul Tiras,
which means she is the spokesperson for two forces at the same time. Quel’Thalas chose Sylvanas because Sylvanas and David are more familiar with each other.
At the same time, His Majesty King Anasterian may have thought of sending this ranger general with outstanding military achievements away, because he has decided to call his son Kael’thas back to Quel’Thalas and is ready to pass the throne to his son.
Sending Sylvanas away is to create more opportunities for her son to make meritorious deeds. For example, the next task of sweeping the Scourge of the Eastern Kingdoms will be in charge of Kael’thas.
If Sylvanas stays in Quel’Thalas, then she, who has been leading the high elves to fight against the Scourge of the Undead, is the most suitable candidate.
In addition, it was also to maintain the relationship with David, a strong man. Although the old king showed this intention, he did have the idea of using a honey trap.
Finally, there were the diplomats sent by the Kingdom of Lordaeron, Alexandros Mograine’s eldest son Renor Mograine, and his adopted daughter Sally Whitemane.
David was stunned when he heard about these two candidates, and then realized that it was probably Fording’s doing. Considering that this famous bloody couple was still positive and trying to prove themselves, David did not refuse.
Maybe this decision can save many people?
In addition to these diplomats and adjutants, according to normal circumstances, they should also bring a bunch of guards, servants, etc. to take up their posts, but David stopped them.
“My Winter Town is still in the early stages of development and can’t accommodate so many people.”
In addition, these people are not spoiled people, so they all agreed not to bring guards and servants to Winter Town, and consider adding more people after the development of Winter Town is completed.
In this way, several diplomats representing their respective forces followed David to Winter Town.
While David and Eva were discussing the situation in Winter Town, several diplomatic officials were visiting the entire Winter Town under the leadership of Laura and Sharon.
“Is this the territory of the Baron Glamorgan?”
Several representatives from various parties in Azeroth were very surprised. They did not expect that the territory of the incarnation of the Holy Light was so primitive. Looking at the appearance of this large construction site, it was obviously just beginning to be built!
No wonder it is said that the territory is still under development and cannot accommodate too many people.
However, with David Glamorgan’s ability, he can definitely obtain a higher title and a better and richer territory, right? Or is this so-called Kingdom of Tilan so powerful that even the incarnation of the Holy Light can only be responsible for opening up wasteland at the border?
Laura did not introduce it in too much detail, and the specific situation can only be imagined by these people.
Raynor just sighed. David could have chosen to give up this place and become the Grand Duke of Stratholme. It was the most prosperous city in the Kingdom of Lordaeron besides the capital. Even though it was hit by the Scourge and slaughtered by Arthas, it had a solid foundation. As long as it took a few years to manage it well, it would soon be able to show the style of a big city.
In addition, David had an extremely terrifying reputation in the Knights of the Silver Hand and the Church of Light in Lordaeron. If he wanted, he could immediately become the new leader of the Knights of the Silver Hand and the Church of Light.
As long as David showed his thoughts in this regard, the Knights of the Silver Hand would be very willing to rush to the Storm Kingdom, tie Benedictus to David, and strongly “suggest” the current Archbishop of the Holy Light to give up his position.
No matter how you look at it, David would have a better prospect as long as he chose to stay in Lordaeron.
In comparison, Sylvanas and Jaina’s ideas were much more complicated.
Sylvanas wanted to know more about David himself, especially why he was so powerful?
Almost being killed by Arthas and watching her comrades die under the ravages of the Scourge made Sylvanas want to become stronger.
As for Jaina, in addition to wanting to know these things, she also wanted to investigate this world. She especially wanted to find out what was the reason that connected this world with Azeroth?
As a result, when they came here, the two women who used arcane energy discovered the various restrictions and limitations on arcane energy in this world. The two of them could not even mobilize the extremely familiar arcane energy at will.
“What is the matter with the arcane energy in this world?”
(End of this chapter)