Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"I do not believe."

In Dai Lin's cabin, Gene, who heard Dai Lin "make up" a reasonable reason against the undead pirates, glanced at the admiral. He stood up with disbelief, picked up the wine glass, and said to Dai Lin:

"But I won't ask too much. I know everyone has their little innocuous secrets, and I do too. It's just that my fleet is still being rebuilt, and the navy is lacking everything.

And you know, as a qualified king, in terms of external expansion and domestic people's livelihood, I must first focus on dealing with the domestic werewolf disaster."

"You're so greedy, Gene."

The admiral heard the implication of Genn Greymane's words. He took a sip of wine and complained very unhappily. A few seconds later, Dai Lin said again:

"My fleet is replacing old ships. All the previous twelve ships have been sold. The mysterious buyer spent a lot of money, but I still keep ten old ships in good condition.

It was originally intended to be used by the armed caravans of the Ashvane family, but now it seems that you obviously need it more, so I will give you a discount, Jean.

Those ten ships will be sold to you in packages and sent to the inland sea of ​​Gilneas within a month. I will also recruit a group of retired navy to help you reorganize the basic naval system.

But their allowance and living expenses are paid by you. "

"This is so true."

Gene finally smiled.

The king of the Greymane family raised his glass, clinked it with Dailin, and said:

"When you hire us to fight for your interests, you have to show something. I know you have always been reliable, and I am very satisfied with your persuasion this time.

If you can still convince the stubborn guy in Terenas, then the Gilnean navy will join in this North Sea patrol.

We will fight against the undead pirates again on the frozen sea, and we will avenge our shame! "

"My poor Genn, I don't have to convince Terenas at all."

Dai Lin laughed and said:

"I only need to tell him that both Gilneas and Quel'Thalas are willing to send out fleets, and the shrewd king of Lordaeron will never miss this opportunity for expansion.

He would even use this victory at sea to expand Lordaeron's colonial territory into Northrend.

Although Terenas is old, he is still a lion. He has an insatiable appetite like a lion. He is a true political creature, even willing to break with his own son for the sake of his royal power.

In terms of ruthlessness, you, the cunning wolf king, should learn more from the Menethil family.

Of course, I'm just a suggestion.

It's actually quite good for you to maintain the status quo.

If everyone was a character like Terenas, I would really have a headache. Do you know that his youngest son has already set his sights on my daughter?

Hey, if that brat dares to come to Kul Tiras in the future, I will definitely teach him a lesson! "

"That's right."

Genn Greymane nodded with deep understanding and took a sip of wine. He rolled his eyes and said:

"Terenas is the worst, he will definitely draw your daughter into his political conspiracy through his son, don't trust anyone in the Menethil family.

But a princess of noble birth like little Gianna always has to think about her destination in advance.

What do you think of my son?

I’m not bragging, Liam will definitely be more promising than Alsace in the future!

Gilneas and Kul Tiras, two countries that value commerce, have united, and our commercial networks on sea and land can be interconnected. The result is actually quite good.

What do you think? "

"No, I refuse."

Without any hesitation, Dai Lin rejected Jean's "promotion" for his son. It was not because he looked down on Liam Greymane, but because of deeper considerations.

The admiral explained softly:

“I have changed a lot since I lost my son and I have learned to listen to my family’s thoughts and opinions and I respect their opinions.

Where little Gianna will end up in the future is a question that needs to be considered by herself.

As a father, I will only bless and never force.

I hope that my daughter can gain the happiness that her brother has never had. I hope that all disasters in this world will be far away from her. I will do my best to protect her until the day she can protect herself.

Gene, you should probably learn from me too.

Don’t wait until you have to say goodbye and remember that you have not shown your children the warmth and love you deserve as a father. This is advice from someone who has experienced it, and you should take it as a warning. "

"You're giving me a lesson, you bastard."

Gene stretched out his hand and punched Dai Lin. He drank wine and said with a smile:

"But considering your situation, I won't mock you. Dai Lin, how are you preparing for tomorrow's ceremony? It is your daughter's big day.

I think Fenner's character is inherited from yours. She looks very much like you when you were young. She is not an easy character to deal with. "

"Indeed, Fenna's resistance gave me a headache."

The admiral sighed, shook his glass and said:

"If it were me before, I would have fallen out with her long ago. But now, I have enough patience, and I believe that my Fenna will return to this family.

She gets along well with her sister and brother. She may still hate me because I missed her entire teenage years, but I believe she will become a real Proudmoore.

And for those missing things in the past, I will patiently fill them in for her. "

"Then you really learned a lot. I have a little suggestion for you."

Gene blinked and joked:

"Look, Dai Lin, everyone's energy is limited. You can't be a good father and a good king at the same time. You have to stay focused.

The goals you set for yourself are too ambitious and will take up a lot of your time.

Why don't you give the throne to one of your children now, completely abandon your great cause of conquering the sea, and enjoy family happiness with them.

In this way, not only will your family be satisfied, but all the kings will be satisfied and send you their sincere blessings. "

"I certainly make time for my family."

Dai Lin glared at Gene, who was laughing loudly, and he curled his lips and said:

"But before I realize the meaning of my existence, I will not hand over the power in my hands easily. People of the Proudmoore family have always lived long, and I can live a long time, Genn.

I will have plenty of time to spend with my children later, after I have conquered the sea. "

The two kings joked with each other like this, and they seemed to have regained the happy time of serving together in their youth.

The admiral also made an exception today and had a drink with Jean.

In the end, actual actions proved that in terms of alcoholism, the weak Gilneans are definitely no match for the brave Kul Tirans.

After Gene was drunk and helped back to the room, Dai Lin also sat on the chair drunkenly. He looked at the oil painting on the wall that he recorded when he, Catherine and the children were together.

He looked at the young-looking Drake on the screen and said nothing.

After a few minutes of silence, he picked up the last glass of wine and drank it in one gulp, then sat on the chair with his head tilted and fell asleep.

Queen Catherine returned to the cabin and looked at her husband who smelled of alcohol. She looked like she had kicked Dai Lin and made the cabin overflowing with wine. How could she stay here?

But in the end, the queen sighed, took out the blanket from the side, and gently covered her husband.

Dai Lin would never tell her the weakness in her heart, but she knew that her husband was under a lot of pressure, and he rarely felt so relaxed.

And Drake.

His eldest son's rebellious phase seemed to come later, but it was so intense that he chose to become a pirate and rebel against his father.

This must have brought a lot of distress and stress to Dai Lin.

Oh, what a naughty son.

If you see him again, you must teach him a lesson! ——

On the second morning of Brennadan City, the entire city was still full of lively energy, even more lively than yesterday's grand and perfect Holy Light Parade.

After all, those who participated in the ceremony yesterday were all Holy Light believers who came from all over Kul Tiras. The number of people was large but full of the solemnity of religious rituals. The purpose of the ceremony, which was attended by more than tens of thousands of people from beginning to end, was to promote righteous faith and cleanse the soul.

People listen to the intersection of the Holy Light, purely and enjoy it, and do not indulge themselves.

But today's celebration has a different purpose entirely.

The proud people of Kul Tiras will get a new princess, and the story about Fenna Golden Sword has been widely spread in this ocean country for a long time.

Their princess was a veteran who had participated in the Orc War, and even killed an Orc Chieftain. She was a true hero of the Alliance.

Their princess participated in the war against evil and demons in the eastern continent. During the fall of Dalaran, she fought against the demons that destroyed the world and saved many innocent people.

Their princess had a blue dragon as a friend, participated in the great operation to rescue the Red Dragon Queen, and received awards and banquets in the temples of the dragons.

If these legendary stories are not enough, their princess is also a beautiful half-elf. It is said that everyone who sees her appearance will spread the word about her nobility and beauty.

Fenna Golden Sword seemed to be a walking black hole, attracting everyone's attention.

The cross-racial love between the King of Kul Tiran and the Elf lady, which was extended from her life experience, is even more talked about.

Daelin Proudmoore was a king who was respected and loved by his people, and now, his charm has been proven. Not only did he conquer the orcs, he also conquered the elves early on.

Who doesn't like such a king?

How could such a princess not be accepted by the people?

After they lost their prince who died in the war, the arrival of such a heroic princess who could cheer up the people was definitely a shot in the arm for Kul Tiras's ruling system.

Coupled with the unrestrained publicity and flattery of the nobles instructed by Dai Lin, the popularity of Princess Fenna's title ceremony today even surpassed yesterday's grand Holy Light Parade Ceremony.

This is actually quite normal.

After all, there are still a majority of people in Kul Tiras who believe in the Church of Storms. The Holy Light is weak here, but the arrival of a princess is closely related to every Kul Tiran person.

In short, under the sunshine of the morning, the celebration of the princess title was held as scheduled.

On the high platform where the Pope was explaining the Way of Holy Light to the believers yesterday, a group of nobles dressed in gorgeous clothes were waiting for the ceremony to begin, while the mighty knights were lined up around them, each of them calm and proud.

What's more, the sea sages arrived early to confirm the preparations for the ceremony. Yesterday, the Pope of the Holy Light Church stole the show. Today, they, the local forces, are about to regain their place.

Although the ceremony itself was presided over by the Pope himself at the request of the princess, the sea sages had many ways to show their presence.

They had even made preparations to hold a ceremony to praise the sea in the city of Boralus on the day when the Holy Light Pope left Kul Tiras.

This is not a demonstration, but in the face of the menacing holy light, the believers of the sea must show their strength.

"Are you ready?"

Time passed by, and behind the luxurious and solemn celebration platform, Mrs. Jin Jian, who was wearing a long dress, looked at her daughter who was silent in front of her, and she said softly:

"Don't think about other problems, my Fenna, enjoy the glory that belongs to you today."

"This is not a glorious moment."

Fenner complained in a low voice:

"If I really want to pursue glory, I should kill a few orcs on the spot to entertain the audience."

"Your request is really outrageous. Where can I catch orcs for you?"

Mrs. Jin Jian sighed helplessly and said:

"I stopped the envoy of Quel'Thalas and did not allow Lord Morningseeker to participate in today's ceremony. He is currently resting in the manor. I have figured out that you should not add uncomfortable politics to your big day. color.

You are right, if our country is going to choose a spokesperson, then maybe it would be more appropriate for me to be the one.

Sorry, Finna.

Your father and I were too overbearing when we considered these things and did not communicate with you in advance.

We won't do this again. "

This answer stunned Fenner, who was having a bad temper. She turned around and looked at her mother who looked guilty, and Fenner felt a trace of heartache in her heart.

She took a step forward, hugged her mother, and whispered:

"I apologize for everything I said yesterday, mom, forgive me for being willful and selfish, I won't do that again. You have already given too much for me, and I shouldn't put any more pressure on you.

I will try to accept him, this time I won't be perfunctory with you.

If this makes you feel gratified and happy, then I will definitely do it. "

"I knew my daughter was the best."

Mrs. Jin Jian said with a cry, thinking that the stinky pirate really had two brushes, which really convinced Fenna to be a stone.

This made her a little less wary of Blake.

Waves of cheers could be heard from outside the high platform behind them. People were shouting Dai Lin's name, and the atmosphere reached its highest point in an instant.

Dai Lin waved to the people and shouted the name "The Eldest Daughter of the Sea", which made a group of people look forward to it even more. They also followed the king and called for their princess.

Waves of sound came.

Fenna, who has never been frightened, was a little at a loss. This made her feel even more stressful than meeting the three dragon kings at the Dragon Sleeping Temple.

"Aren't you going to think about changing your clothes again?"

Mrs. Jin Jian gave her daughter the final haircut. She looked at Fenner's dress today and said:

"I'm not saying this set of armor is bad, but... Hey, I've seen you wear this set of armor before. Where did you get it? It looks like elf craftsmanship, but it's not that similar to Quel'dorei's style. .”

"A gift from someone else."

Fenna laughed, adjusted her armor, hugged her helmet and a sword, beat her chest and took a deep breath. Accompanied by her mother, she strode onto the high platform.

The sun shone down from a high place, shining on Fenna's armor and hair, making her whole body seem to be coated with a layer of golden light.

Seeing their princess appear in military uniform, with her bright red cloak swaying and looking so heroic, the people were silent for a moment, and then burst into even more enthusiastic cheers.

Kul Tiras already has a mage princess, her name is Jaina Proudmoore, and people call her the "Daughter of the Sea."

Now, they have another knight princess!

Her name is Finna Goldsword Proudmoore, and she is a true legend at such a young age. Who can resist such a majestic and beautiful future leader?

"Look, the people love you, my daughter."

Dai Lin was holding the sailor sword on his waist. He looked at Fenna in front of him happily and said:

"Perhaps I should call you, 'eldest daughter of the sea.'"