The Burning Holy Light

Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider's plight was indeed pitiful, but Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider knew clearly that his father, Sun King Anasterian Sunstrider, was no foolish ruler. Allowing Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider to become his assistant might have been an opportunity for recompense.

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's birth meant that he was naturally part of the royal faction. Making Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider his assistant was undoubtedly an opportunity to draw him into the royal faction through Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider.

Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider, heir to the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, was in Dalaran. When he inherited the Sun King's throne in the future, he would inevitably be restrained by the Silvermoon Council due to a lack of support.

By then, Tyrel Sunstrider, who both controlled Dalsom and was the Little Prince, could give his full support to his elder brother in resisting the Silvermoon Council.

Having figured it all out, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider could not help but smile bitterly. His father, Sun King Anasterian Sunstrider, truly laid plans deep and thought far ahead.

As the banquet was nearing its end, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider, the guest of honor, finally returned to everyone's sight. With Ranger-Lord Lor'themar Theron and High Priestess Countess Liadrin escorting him on either side, no nobles came forward to bother him.

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's reappearance drew the attention of every elf. They all fell silent in unspoken agreement and turned to look at him.

Faced with everyone's gathered gazes, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider showed neither shyness nor stage fright. He strode openly to the center and, with a wave of his hand, moved a magical amplifier to his side.

"First, I would like to thank you all for coming. I am very satisfied with this banquet. Magister Dalkhan put great care into it." Though he had little interest in the banquet itself, propriety had to be observed. This banquet had been specially arranged by Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider for Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider.

Hearing Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's praise, Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider replied with utmost humility, "It is only what I should do, Your Highness."

"While I have this opportunity, I would like to announce something. My father, Sun King Anasterian Sunstrider of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, has appointed me Lord of Dalsom. At the same time, he has permitted me to form a legion of ten thousand men." Taking this opportunity, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider announced both matters at once. Most of these nobles already knew about the first matter, his appointment as Lord of Dalsom.

The second matter was the crucial one. Forming a legion of ten thousand was no easy task. First, he needed enough troops, and there was no avoiding the nobles of Dalsom in that regard.

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's words were like a stone cast into a still lake, instantly stirring up waves. Forgetting their manners, the nobles rushed to express their willingness to support him in forming a new legion.

The rising nobles longed to win merit and establish themselves. Sending their descendants into Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's legion would undoubtedly benefit both sides, which was why they were so excited.

"Of course, there is something I must make clear beforehand. This legion will not be like any of the Kingdom's existing legions. It will be a legion of a new profession: a Paladin legion. I hope you understand this in advance." At present, aside from the Kingdom of Lordaeron, which had formed the Silver Hand, no other human kingdom had organized Paladins into a legion. Therefore, even though these nobles had heard that Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider had undergone the Paladin baptism, they never imagined that the legion being formed in Dalsom would be a Paladin legion.

The reason he clarified this was because Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider wanted the nobles to be prepared. Anyone who wished to join his legion had to be prepared to change professions.

Sure enough, after hearing Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's words, the delighted and excited nobles instantly stiffened.

In the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas, no one thought highly of the Paladin profession. In the eyes of the High Elves, magic and the arcane were supreme.

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider did not remain there any longer. How the nobles chose was none of his concern, so he left directly.

Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider. He had still underestimated Tyrel Sunstrider. This Little Prince, who had only just come of age, was certainly no simple figure.

Perhaps assisting this Little Prince would not be such a bad thing. If he could make Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider replace Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider as Sun King, then he would become the next Archmage of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas and receive great favor!

At that thought, Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider began trembling with excitement. He had coveted the position of Archmage for a long time.

After leaving the banquet, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider arrived at the room Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider had prepared for him.

The room was not particularly luxurious, which greatly surprised Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider. He found himself increasingly unable to see through what kind of person Magister Dath'Remar Sunstrider truly was, or which faction he actually belonged to.

Setting those matters aside for now, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider extended his right hand, and a stream of Holy Light Energy appeared.

Ever since undergoing the Holy Light baptism at Light's Hope Chapel, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider had not properly experienced the power of the Holy Light within him. Now, he finally had the time.

The Church of the Holy Light originated in the Kingdom of Lordaeron, but the Holy Light had existed long before that. For example, ten thousand years ago, Night Elf priests gained priestly power by worshipping Elune, the moon goddess. The power used by some healing priests was no different from that of priests.

It was, however, Archbishop Alonsus Faol of humanity in the Kingdom of Lordaeron who truly uncovered the Paladin profession.

Humanity's Church of the Holy Light attributed the source of the Holy Light's power to their devout faith.

Night Elf Moon Priests believed in Elune, while human Paladins believed in the doctrines of the Holy Light. Then what should the High Elves of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas believe in?

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider soon found the answer in his own name and in the Sunwell upon which the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas depended for survival.

Wasn't the most suitable faith for the High Elves of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas the sun?

Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's surname was Sunstrider, meaning one who pursued the sun.

The Kingdom of Quel'Thalas relied on the Sunwell for survival, and its ruler was called the Sun King.

Elune's power was gentle, allowing the Moon Priests who worshipped her to gain powers identical to those of priests.

Yet An'she's power was scorching. Even elves could not stare at the sun for long.

Since Night Elf Moon Priests believed in Elune, the High Elves of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas could believe in An'she and transform the sun's power into Holy Light.

Once enlightenment dawned upon him, the Holy Light Energy within Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider began to undergo a qualitative transformation. It became as scorching as sunlight, while his eyes unknowingly changed from blue to fiery gold.

Hadn't the ancestors of the High Elves changed from High Elves into their current form precisely because they walked beneath the sun? Their skin tone and build had changed. Now, Little Prince Tyrel Sunstrider's eyes had changed as well, making him the first High Elf in the history of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas to possess Golden Eyes.