Since the Red Dragon Queen could even create the World Tree, it would be a piece of cake for her to solve a small curse.
"Duque can be saved!" No one said it out loud, but that was what everyone thought.
Terenas even hinted to Laing with a smile that if his people saved the Red Dragon Queen this time, Laing and Duque would owe Lordaeron a huge favor.
This was obviously taking advantage of the situation.
Using saving the Red Dragon Queen as a bargaining chip to force the recovered Duque to join Lordaeron was a despicable move. If Laing was a ruthless person, he would definitely not let anyone else get the Red Dragon Queen if he couldn't get it himself.
Laing was a merciful king.
When Terenas made this request, he wasn't thinking about Duque's usefulness, but what Duque had done for Stormwind and the Royal Family of Wrynn.
Laing gritted his teeth and said, "As long as your people save Alexstrasza and let her save Duque's life, and Duque is willing to pledge his loyalty to you, I won't object to his transfer. However, Duque is a real talent. I hope that Duque can at least get the status of a Grand Duke in Lordaeron. Also, no matter what, Karazhan is a territory that I personally gave to Duque. I will never take it back. "
Terenas was overjoyed. He had only wanted to save the Red Dragon Queen, but he didn't expect to get the chance to buy one and get one free.
Think about it, the Red Dragon Army was willing to submit themselves to the filthy Beastmen and become their mounts for their Queen. If Lordaeron saved the Red Dragon Queen, wouldn't they at least be able to form an army of Dragon Knights?
Coupled with the magic books that Duque and Duque had in the Karazhan Grand Library, one could imagine that in less than ten years, Lordaeron would become the most powerful and overwhelming country in the entire Eastern Kingdom.
Perhaps without the need for war, they could borrow the name of the Alliance to annex the various countries and complete Thoradin The Great's — no, even greater than Thoradin The Great's. That was because the alliance included two Dwarf Kingdoms and one High Elf Kingdom!
While King Terenas was making his plans, Duke was making all sorts of arrangements as if he was making arrangements for his death. He had gathered almost everyone around him.
First, he had Laing issue an official King's Decree, announcing that Duke Fareville of the Bloodsail Pirates had officially become the Duke of Stormwind. He also had the various kings sign the decree in secret, confirming that the Bloodsail Pirates had committed crimes against the Alliance.
As a price, all the fleets belonging to Stormwind would be under the command of King Dallin until the war with the Orcs officially ended. Even if they were all used as cannon fodder, they would have no regrets.
In fact, everyone knew that Dallin would not go to such extremes.
Then, just in case, Duque had Duke Barov transfer the deed of Southshore to Ilusia, and registered Ilusia as the Countess of Stormwind. This was to leave a way out for the Barov family.
Ilusia's two younger brothers were still missing, but this could become the Barov Family's biggest weakness. The Alliance still needed Alterac. Alterac's soldiers had fought bravely to clear the name of their country, but what about after the war?
Illucia glanced at Duke many times, her eyes red and swollen. In the end, all the words she wanted to say turned into a deep bow. No one knew what decision this seemingly weak lady of the Barov Family had made.
Finally, Duque gave Laing and Andoine the arrangements for the Western Wilderness, as well as the contact information of the Nagas and the Murlocs.
"The Windrunner yearns for freedom. If I am not here, they will not serve Stormwind. Whatever happens, let them be, "Duque said to Laing.
"No, Duque, you will not die. King Terenas promised me that his team of spies will definitely rescue Alexstrasza. "
Duque did not answer immediately, but asked, "What deal did you make with that old man Terenas? Do you think that if he can save my life, you will agree to let me go to Rotterdam? "
Laing was not a good liar, and he admitted it as soon as Duque pressed him.
"Sorry, I think this is the best for you."
"Your Majesty."
"Call me Laing," King Laing insisted.
"Alright, Laing, I will tell you in private. Even if I die, I will not go to Rotterdam. I don't know why, but I hate Terenas. I have no interest in serving Arthas. "Duque shrugged." It's that simple. "
"…" Laing was speechless.
"…" Andoine was speechless.
Duque clapped his hands. "Alright, if there is anyone in this world who can save Alexstrasza, it will not be Terenas. Because this is the domain of the dragons, and also the domain of mystery. "
Andoine suddenly thought of something. "Then why Antonidas …"
Andoine shook his head at Laing again. Antonidas had to be responsible for the entire Dalajan. He would not risk his life for a foreign duke.
At this time, Duque looked calm. But Sasha could not take it anymore.
"Duque, since the people from Rotterdam are not reliable, we should think of a way to get Eldest Sister and Second Sister back, and then we will go in by ourselves. We will go to Kudran, he will definitely agree. "
What Sasha said was coincidentally Duque's current predicament.
Previously, he had agreed to send Windrunner to help Rotterdam to eliminate the Warsong Clan of Grom. In the end, the most reliable Aurelia, Sylvanas, and Lilas were seconded.
Because they had to carry out a high-speed battle in the forest, Aurelia and the others did not bring the troublesome mages. In the end, they could not find Aurelia when they needed help at the crucial moment.
They had just entered the Tirisfal Woodlands two days ago, and had promised to contact each other once a week. If they waited until they returned, they would probably only be able to collect Duque's corpse.
Now, out of the six great rangers, only Sasha was left by Duque's side.
Duque could not help but feel that the goddess of fate had ill intentions.
It was not the first time that Duque recalled the process of the Red Dragon Queen's rescue. In the past, when he understood this epic story, he would always feel fascinated. He could not help but wonder what he would do if he were to participate in this grand history.
Could he be like the main characters of this branch story, using all kinds of great powers to create such a miracle?
But when he really had to participate in this "plot", he felt a little hesitant.
He suddenly smiled bitterly.
"So, I still have not let go of life and death (moral integrity)!"
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