After discussing the dowry, it was time to talk about handling Gilneas's internal unrest. Genn had originally wanted Tess to leave so he could speak with Jaina and her group alone.
But Genn remembered the immense pressure he had endured lately. Perhaps letting Tess learn something about military and state affairs would benefit her future role as queen of Kul Tiras.
So he asked Jaina, "Jaina, I have agreed to all your terms. But what good solution do you have for that damned Werewolf Curse? My people are suffering."
Jaina looked toward Deren. This matter had to be handled by him.
Deren did not hide anything and asked Genn directly, "How it will be handled depends on Your Majesty's opinion. Should the Gilneans afflicted by the Werewolf Curse be treated as a special kind of citizen, or should they all be harmlessly disposed of as heretics?"
"This..." The question stumped the old wolf king. In truth, he himself had been cursed as well. He was only temporarily holding off his transformation with suppressants.
Deren clapped his hands and told Genn, "No matter which path you choose, I have a way to handle it. But the important thing now is to hurry and finalize the marriage alliance between our two nations. Then we can act without reservations."
Those words carried a clear meaning: Deren would not act without seeing the prize first.
Genn understood as well. Empty promises were not enough now; Jaina's adviser wanted to see results. Once the two nations were bound together, they could naturally act freely. Otherwise, they would still have to worry that Gilneas might go back on its word halfway through.
"All right!" Genn knew time was urgent, and he did not have much to waste. He immediately said, "Tomorrow, I will announce Tess's marriage