The threat of the Horde had not disappeared.
The Alliance and the Horde were like two giant beasts fighting to the death. They had to stop fighting in the face of the weather and lick their wounds.
The refugees from the Stormwind Kingdom who were stranded in the Hillsbrad Hills received a batch of crucial summer food, but it was not enough, so Duke went to the Barov family for this.
Duque did not see Duke Barov. The Duke had gone to Alterac. Unexpectedly, Janice, who met Duque on behalf of the Duke, agreed to Duque's request to buy rations.
"No problem. The people of Stormwind have made outstanding contributions to the resistance against the Horde. It is only right for the Barov family to do something for them. How about ten thousand tons of wheat this year? According to the previous price. "
This time, it was Duque's turn to be surprised.
Five thousand tons back then was a 30% premium. According to the previous price, it sounded like the Barov family was still a scam. But this was not the time. The battle in Southshore made the entire northern continent realize that the threat of the Orcs was close at hand.
Those terrifying green-skinned beasts wanted to slaughter all the humans in the world.
As a result, the price of everything related to the people's lives soared. Even if the Alliance used a great victory to prove that they had the ability to defeat the Horde invasion. The various kingdoms also introduced a lot of policies to suppress the skyrocketing prices, but the most important thing was that the price of grain still increased by more than 2.5 times.
Selling at the previous price wasn't a scam, it was a huge sale!
Duque was moved, "This really … I thank you on behalf of the people of Stormwind."
"No need to thank me. Helping the people of Stormwind is helping the Alliance and Alterac. " The Duchess smiled kindly, "Yes, I heard that your private army's equipment isn't enough. Is there anything the Barov family can help with?"
In a state of war, the price of weapons, food, soldiers, and everything related to war soared.
Duque's luxury goods business had long been stagnant. If it wasn't for the fact that he had gathered enough weapons and equipment before the war, Duque's so-called private army would have to be equipped with a bamboo spear …
Of course, everyone lacked weapons, especially after losing their own country. Even if Duque opened a blacksmith shop in the refugee camp north of Southshore, workers and raw materials were still scarce.
Obviously, the Barov family did not lack these things.
"I'll be honest with you. Whether it's Stormwind or my private army, they all need it. May I ask, what do I have to pay for this? Mrs. Janice, "Duke asked politely.
"As a testament to the friendship between the Barov Family and the Marcus Family, these small gifts are not worth mentioning. If I must say what I personally wish for, could I ask you, Duque, to teach my daughter the secret of [Multi-Cast]? "
Duque was stunned, then he smiled.
The best way to deepen the relationship between nobles was through marriage.
Mrs. Janice was very clever.
If it was the Duque of the past, a duke and a duke's daughter would definitely be a good match. Now, Duque was the rising star of the Rotterdam Alliance, the Alliance's Deputy Commander, and he had saved five kings and won the Battle of Southshore. Duque was almost synonymous with miracles.
Princess Kalia of Rotterdam and many other princesses were almost at Duque's disposal.
If he proposed a marriage, it would only be humiliating for the Barov Family.
On the other hand, the Barov Family urgently needed a backup. Alterac was too weak. Even if they entered a state of war, the entire Alterac Family only had a little more than 30,000 soldiers, including 20,000 farmers. These farmers who had just washed their feet and started working in the fields were completely useless in terms of morale and training.
Putting aside the ambitious Rotterdam Kingdom, the wandering Stormwind Kingdom was an ideal partner to work with. Perhaps the refugees of Stormwind would stay near Southshore for a long time, but as long as the seven human kingdoms still existed, and as long as the Alliance existed, Stormwind would definitely not dare to take the risk of being criticized by the world and covet Alterac's land.
In a roundabout way to save the country, the Barov Family proposed to let Illucia become Duque's disciple.
In Azeroth, although there was no saying that a teacher for a day was a father for life, the relationship between a teacher and a student was still very important. If it wasn't for national righteousness, or the rise and fall of a country, it would be shameful for the entire human kingdom to betray and kill one's teacher. Even if it was in the name of righteousness, it was not something to be proud of.
This was also why in the original history, Khadgar was criticized by many for killing Medivh for the sake of the world.
Duque thought for a while. "I now have the responsibility of the Alliance's Deputy Commander. I may not have much time to teach Miss Illucia …"
At this point, Duchess Janice was so nervous that her heart almost jumped out of her throat. This was how relationships were. If one did not advance, they would fall back. It was very difficult to maintain a stalemate. Moreover, Stormwind had already gained a foothold. The Barov Family, which was weaker in terms of military strength, needed help from Duque and Stormwind in order to deal with the threat of the orcs.
Things were different now. The current Duque and Stormwind could completely ignore Alterac and the Barov Family.
Not befriending the Barov Family would do Duque no good, nor would it do him any harm. If he considered the destruction of the Barov Family in the 'future', Duque really did not need to save this family.
At this moment, the faces of the Undead Janice and Illucia from Scholomance that appeared in Duque's mind overlapped with the Janice in front of him.
For some reason, he suddenly sympathized with the Barov Family. He had fought for so long just so that he would not become a ghoul.
It was as if Duque could see the Illucia Barov of the future, standing among a group of necromancers. Even though her family was not far away, she could only wait for the Lich King to summon her to the holy land of the Undead Scourge.
Mrs. Janice dissected the corpses one after another. At that time, she was no longer the elegant and beautiful mistress of the Barov family. In her crazy eyes, those soulless zombies were her only friends …
Since the start of the first war, too many kingdoms and families had been destroyed by the three consecutive wars. Duque was not a savior. He could not save everyone.
However, since this tragedy was happening right in front of his eyes, he might as well save them.
Thinking of this, Duque changed the topic. "However, if the Barov Family does not mind, I am willing to discuss the mysteries of magic with Miss Illucia."
At this moment, Janice finally let out a sigh of relief.
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