"Are you and Jaina very close?" Robbie asked curiously.
"Not very familiar, but I know him very well." Arthas smiled mysteriously. "After all, she was once engaged to me, the woman I might spend my life with. I had someone thoroughly investigate everything about her."
"Holy crap!"
Robbie was secretly surprised. Appearances can be deceiving. The seemingly sincere Arthas was actually a cunning Prince.
"All nobles have secrets they don't want others to know." Arthas's tone was somewhat uncertain. "I happen to know some of Jaina's secrets, and I hope to use them to threaten her!"
What kind of secret is it?
If it were just some private rendezvous between men and women, it would be impossible for Jaina to risk opening up a passage.
It has to be a top-secret story that could kill someone.
Judging from the underlying lack of confidence in Arthas's tone, Robbie didn't think much of the secret.
However, with Arthas's help from the Restless Souls, Robbie didn't need to worry about their safety, so giving it a try wouldn't hurt.
Jaina, who is still relatively young, lacks experience and has not yet learned to endure hardship.
The Peace Dove blocked the roads near Andorhal, Jaina couldn't stand it after only one day there. She couldn't bear the moldy houses, the land reeking of the Undead, or the agony of not being able to bathe.
She moved into a manor near Andorhal, which had originally belonged to a minor lord, now that lords from all over were heading to Stratholme to prepare for the final battle for Lordaeron's honor.
The manor boasted a comfortable bed, delicious wine, clean bathwater, and a rich collection of books, all of which made Jaina linger. She wasn't worried about her safety; after all, how would Arthas know she was here?
Unfortunately, Arthas did come knocking, and Jaina's few guards were no match for the current Prince.
When Arthas pushed the door open and came in, Jaina looked up and the first thing she did was untie the bandage on her right hand.
After Jaina's right hand was healed by Test Subject 012, an Evil eye would occasionally appear, making Jaina feel very uncomfortable, as if she were constantly under Medivh's surveillance.
Fortunately, Jaina was a studious and inquisitive girl. After researching, she realized that dealing with the Evil Eye wasn't difficult; a roll of black bandage would suffice, allowing her to retain basic privacy.
Once the seal on his right hand is broken, Medivh will know something is wrong. With the teleportation speed of Astromancer, he can arrive here in no time, at which point the poor Prince will have nowhere to escape.
But Robbie's appearance later dissuaded Jaina from her idea.
Robbie's longsword, "Destiny," was aimed at Jaina's snow-white neck.
"Beautiful Lady Jaina, it's been a long time."
Arthas greeted her warmly and took the book from Jaina's hand, glancing at it.
"Tyrande and the Tiger's Untold Secret: Are you mentally preparing for a passionate love story between a human and Orcs, Lady Jaina?"
The title "Lady" made Jaina very uncomfortable, and it also implied that their relationship was not as close as Legendary.
Jaina was very clever. Seeing that the two intruders did not attack her, she guessed something was wrong. She was a girl who knew how to use her advantages. She swayed her slender waist and deliberately puffed out her chest.
Robbie's sword remained unshaken despite his large breasts.
Jaina is quite a beautiful woman.
However, her appearance was far from comparable to those top international actresses. The highly developed media network in his previous life, especially the immersive VR technology, had made Robbie somewhat immune to blonde, blue-eyed Western beauties. This level of beauty was not enough to move Robbie's heart.
Seeing that Robbie remained unmoved, Jaina had no choice but to focus her attention on Arthas.
Prince Arthas, do you still remember that Hallow's End night filled with bonfires and laughter?
Jaina hopes to awaken Arthas's old emotions in order to save her own life.
Arthas's gaze tightened, and his face instantly darkened, as if it had stirred up some unpleasant memories.
"Of course I remember, it feels like just yesterday," Arthas said coldly. "You deliberately made me drink a lot of wine, then used Charm Magic on me, and then had a maid accompany me into the room."
Jaina was about to flash a perfect smile, froze for a moment, the brief pause making her face look somewhat awkward.
What Arthas thought was a flawless plan years ago turned out to be completely seen through long ago.
"I sat by the window all night, recalling our first meeting, and discerning the hidden cunning behind your smile and demeanor. I grew after that night, and from then on, I no longer harbored any illusions about you."
Arthas raised his eyebrows:
"I had someone investigate you, including your experiences in Kul Tiras, to find out why you tried to frame me. Heh, do you know what secrets I discovered?"
Jaina's face fell instantly, and she asked in a trembling voice, "What do you know?"
"Everything—a secret enough to ruin a noblewoman's reputation." Arthas observed Jaina's expression. "Now I finally understand why you went to Dalaran, even though you don't possess outstanding magical talent."
Jaina secretly breathed a sigh of relief, regaining her haughty demeanor, and said with a faint smile:
"Prince Arthas, is this your bargaining chip? Heh! Too bad it's useless against me. I am destined to become the Queen of Lordaeron, and I will rule this kingdom with my superior skills and Pain Suppression power. Your so-called revelations will only melt away like the ice and snow of the Firelands. No one will doubt a noble queen."
Arthas was slightly depressed; although he had been mentally prepared, he still felt somewhat disappointed.
This level of secrecy was indeed insufficient to coerce Jaina.
"Then you can leave. I'll pretend nothing happened." Jaina, having seized the initiative, chuckled. "Either you kill me, or do something fun, I don't care."
Arthas retreated, knowing that killing Jaina was pointless; she was merely a puppet, a tool, and Medivh could easily find another replacement.
It's always better to keep a familiar opponent than to replace them with an unfamiliar one.
Robbie had been observing Jaina, including the subtle changes in her expression.
Robbie didn't miss the exaggerated look of disappointment on Jaina's face when Arthas mentioned investigating Jaina, nor the unconscious sigh of relief on her face after Arthas subtly revealed the secret.
Jaina has a secret.
Unfortunately, Arthas did not possess the most crucial and deadly secret.
What kind of secret could have cost Jaina her life?
Robbie had never quite understood why Jaina would kill her father.
For peace?
Okay, based on what I know about Jaina, this is the first option that can be ruled out.
In fact, Jaina had many more options in that situation.
It is entirely possible to ensure the father's safety, thereby ending the conflict and achieving a peaceful resolution.
Born into a top-tier noble family, Jaina must have witnessed countless power struggles and conspiracies, and should be able to handle such situations, provided she possesses basic political acumen.
Jaina, of all people, chose the worst possible ending, behaving like a complete idiot.
Could it be that Jaina's true purpose is to kill her father?