Chapter 450 The Sky of Dalaran (Part 2)

"Antonidas..." Jaina found that she didn't know what to say to the old wizard, so she rushed forward and hugged him. She had never dared to hug him before, he always looked so intimidating. But now, Antonidas looked very old, but his figure was very majestic in her heart. He knew his fate, but he did not choose to escape, and firmly assumed his responsibilities.

"Child," Antonidas patted her back gently, and then laughed, "No, you are no longer a child. You are a woman now, a leader. Time is running out, you should go, and when you leave, take those civilians who are willing to leave Dalaran with you."

Jaina nodded in agreement, and suddenly a voice came from outside, clear, powerful and familiar. Jaina felt as if she had been hit hard. She gasped, broke free from her mentor's embrace and ran out.

"Magicians of the Kirin Tor! I am Arthas, the first Death Knight under the Lich King! I want you to open the city gates immediately and surrender to the Scourge!"

Death Knight? Jaina ran a few steps and then stopped. Yes, she had heard the rumor on Kozan Island that the prince of humans had joined the undead. Now she didn't want to believe it, but she couldn't.

Jaina turned to look at Antonidas, and the master smiled at her sadly: "I should have told you earlier, but considering that you are in Kozan, you should have known it long ago."

It was actually Jaina who felt sad. Her childhood partner had now become an executioner who wanted their lives. What was ironic was that he was once a paladin and prince who swore to protect the Holy Light and was loyal to the people...

The master strode to the balcony. The wrinkles on his old neck trembled slightly, but his voice was as loud as Arthas's before.

"Hello, Prince Arthas. How is your noble father these days?"

"Lord Antonidas," Arthas chuckled twice, "you don't need to mock me."

"We are ready to welcome your arrival, Arthas." Antonidas continued, "We have set up a defensive barrier that can destroy any undead that intrude."

"Your poor magic can't stop me, Antonidas. You may have heard about what happened in Quel'Thalas? They also thought they were invincible. They built such a long fortress, but I still broke through Silvermoon City."

Quel'Thalas.

Jaina felt nauseous. When the survivors of Silvermoon City who had managed to escape came to Dalaran to report the news to Kael'thas, she was there, and the Quel'dorei prince was there too. He had never seen Kael'thas so angry, so shocked, and so painful. She wanted to comfort him with gentle words, but Kael'thas turned his head and stared at her furiously, making her swallow the words that were about to come out of her mouth. His father also died at the hands of Arthas, how could such grief be comforted by a few simple words?

When he learned the news, Kael'thas completely collapsed, and his usually pleasant and restrained voice became hoarse. Tears kept flowing from his eyes. Only when he knew it was Jaina did he suddenly understand. Kaelsas was angry with everyone around him, including her, because he could not attack the real enemy. He was powerless and helpless, and could only vent his anger on the nearest target. Including venting it on her, whose love he had pursued. After the same, Jaina looked at him silently, and those words no longer hurt her.

"He killed my father, Jaina, just like killing his own father. I... I wish I was there."

This was the most common thing Kaelsas said to him. Even many times, this prince who rarely drank would be drunk and unconscious, and even at that time he would mutter this sentence.

At this time, Jaina could only say: "Die with him? Die with the rest of your people? What's the point of committing suicide like this..."

Just as Jaina was emptying her memories, Kael'thas walked in and nodded slightly to Jaina. He said to Antonidas: "I can stop him, I should stop him! I failed in Quel'Thalas last time, this time he must pay the price!"

Antonidas smiled: "Not going back to Quel'Thalas?"

"No." Kaelsas shook his head. "Master Liu told me that Alleria is now leading the people to rebuild Silvermoon City. Other places in Quel'Thalas were not badly damaged. That place is not where I am most needed. I want to avenge him here! The blood of the people of Quel'Thalas must be repaid with blood! And now, he is here; Arthas is here, commanding the army of the undead. Haha, this is a good opportunity that I will never miss in my lifetime! He must pay the price! This damn traitor!"

Antonidas nodded. He didn't know what Master Liu was doing in Quel'Thalas, and he didn't know that Richard had asked Master Liu to do all this. But even if Antonidas knew, he couldn't do anything to them. The most important thing was that Kaelsas had been clamoring to leave, but now he was coming down. This was a great supplement to Dalaran's combat effectiveness, and he was overwhelmed with joy.

With the help, Antonidas' shadow appeared at the main gate and yelled at Arthas: "Take your army and retreat, otherwise we will have to punish you bloodily! Make a decision, Death Knight."

Antonidas himself retreated from the balcony, looked at Jaina, and said in his usual voice: "Jaina, we will set up an anti-teleportation barrier soon. You must leave immediately, otherwise you will be trapped here."

"Maybe I can persuade him... Maybe I can..." Jaina was silent, thinking about her unrealistic ideas. She couldn't even stop him from killing innocent citizens in Stratholme, nor could she stop him from going to Northrend, even though she knew it was a trap. Even then he didn't listen to her. If Arthas was really controlled by some dark force, how could he be dissuaded by her now?

Jaina shook her head, she took a deep breath and stepped back, and Antonidas nodded gently. She had thousands of words to say to this man, to her mentor, her guide. But all she could do was give him a hard smile. They all knew that this might be his last battle, but she couldn't even say goodbye.

"I will take care of our people." She muttered, then cast a teleportation spell back to Kozan Island. Antonidas glanced at Kelsas and they walked towards the main gate together...