Chapter 145 The First Encounter of Two Future Stars (Part 1)

Jaina carefully untied the box's straps. Compared to the rough way she tore off the straps when she was taking off Alsace's box, she was like a completely different person.

"It feels so good. I must keep this strap! Now it's time to witness the gift!"

Jaina licked her lips with her tongue and gently lifted the lid with her hands.

"Oh my God!"

Jaina excitedly threw away the lid and pressed her face directly against the gift. Her eyes turned into stars. She pinched herself as if she couldn't believe it.

"Hiss! It hurts. This is real!"

Jaina happily threw away the ice crown on her head and put the crown in the box on her head. She looked in the mirror and exclaimed, "It's so beautiful, so beautiful."

It's not known whether Jaina was talking about herself or the crown on her head. The birthday gift Richard gave her was the crystal crown she had always dreamed of, the one from Dalaran. Before giving it to Jaina, Richard went to see Sylvanas. Sylvanas was initially a little bit dissatisfied, thinking that such an expensive gift was inappropriate. However, after Richard's persuasion, she agreed, and Sylvanas was slightly moved, because Richard said that the reason for giving Jaina an expensive gift was to show goodwill to Kul Tiras, which would make it easier for Sylvanas to carry out his work. As for Richard's real purpose, only Richard himself knew it.

"Jina, what gifts did you receive today? Huh? Did you make this yourself with magic?" Jaina's father Daelin. Proudmoore walked in.

Jaina showed a row of white teeth and said happily: "No, Dad, this was given to me by someone else."

"Given to you? This thing is very expensive, right? Who gave it to you?" Proudmore frowned. This thing was not cheap at first glance. When did his daughter know such a rich man?

Jaina held the edge of the crown with both hands and raised her eyebrows and said: "This crown costs 100,000! It was given to me by Richard and Sylvanas."

"What? 100,000!" Proudmore jumped up on the spot. Even if it was him, he couldn't easily take out 100,000 gold coins! Wait? Richard?

"Who are you talking about? Richard?"

Jaina nodded and said: "It was Richard and Sylvanas."

That's right! The one who signed with Sylvanas must be Richard. There must be something wrong with that guy who gave this thing!

Ever since his own caravan was annihilated and Kul Tiras's shipping quota was snatched away by Richard's caravan, Proudmoore began to distrust Richard and the people associated with him.

Proudmore asked his daughter with a stern face: "Why did that profiteer give you this?"

Jaina pouted: "How would I know?"

Proudmore's expression was serious, just like he usually taught Jaina: "Jina, remember to stay away from that guy."

Jaina looked at her father in confusion. It was the first time that her father told her not to get close to someone: "Why?"

Proudmore said unhappily: "No reason!"

Jaina pouted and said: "Okay."

Proudmore saw that his daughter was not in a good mood and didn't know how to coax her, so he left the room and walked back regretting that he wanted to accompany his daughter on her birthday. He hadn't been with his daughter for a long time, but it turned into a lecture without realizing it. It's all Richard's fault. He ruined the time he spent with his daughter! That damn profiteer!

After Proudmore left, Jaina held the box and looked at it repeatedly. Her father did not allow her and Richard to contact Jaina, but she became more curious. Jaina's eyes rolled around, she smiled, and a thought came to her mind.

"Dad, I'm going back to Dalaran."

Jaina shouted at the door of Proudmore's office and was teleported back to Dalaran. Proudmore opened the door and looked at the empty door with some worries in his heart. After returning to his room and thinking about it, Proudmore always felt that what he said would arouse Jaina's curiosity.

"Let's go talk to Antonidas... Come on, prepare the boat! Go to Dalaran!"

A guard who just took office today ran over and asked, "Admiral, do you want a fast boat or a slow boat?"

"Of course a fast boat! I have something urgent! I need to see Archmage Antonidas immediately!"

"Admiral, wouldn't hearthstone be more convenient?"

"Heatstone?" Upon hearing the word hearthstone, Proudmoore's temper suddenly rose up, and he slapped the guard on the back of the head, "Heatstone bullshit! Prepare the damn boat!"

"Yes, yes! Admiral, I'll prepare the boat right away!"

The guards ran out quickly, and Proudmore chopped his feet in anger: "Damn it, the influence of this profiteer is everywhere, and we can't suppress them by ourselves! Terenas's desire for power is growing, and Varian is devoted to rebuilding the country, so no one stands with him. Alas, it's too bad..."

"Admiral! The boat is ready!"

"Let's go!"

When Proudmore set out to find Antonidas, Jaina was already pestering the old wizard in Antonidas' room.

"Master, Master!" Jaina grabbed Antonidas' sleeve and shook him, "Master, please let me go to Kozan for an exchange."

Antonidas stroked his beard and asked, "Why do you want to go to Kozan?"

Jaina pouted and said cutely, "I just want to go."

Antonidas was still thinking, and Jaina increased the amplitude of the shaking: "Master~"

"Oh, stop shaking, just go."

"Master is the best!"

Jaina threw herself into Antonidas' arms. Antonidas patted Jaina's head lovingly and said, "But you have to wait for them to agree before you can go."

Jaina looked at the master expectantly. Antonidas smiled and shook his head and said, "Okay, okay, I'll go ask for their opinion now."

Antonidas didn't wait long before he got a reply from Cozan Island. Jaina was about to leave happily when she was stopped by Antonidas. Antonidas put away his previous smile and said, "Gina, You must take this exchange trip to Kozan seriously. It is a rare opportunity for you. There are many talented mages on Kozan. You must ask them for advice with an open mind and don’t just think about playing.”

Antonidas tapped Jaina’s forehead lightly. Jaina looked at the great wizard embarrassedly. Antonidas smiled and continued, “I know that children of your age prefer to go out and play, but don’t forget your own duties. Remember to hand in a report on your experience of this exchange when you come back.”

“Ah?” Jaina’s smile suddenly disappeared from her face.

Antonidas drooped his eyes and ignored her. Jaina pouted and lowered her head to agree. After leaving Antonidas, Jaina became excited again.

"Cozan Island! Here I come!"