"Annoying Liar"

Of course, the idea of "ships that can fly in the sky" is cool enough, but it is just a bit unrealistic. Liam does not have a clear understanding of the strength of mages, but in another memory, even a magic genius like Jaina Proudmoore could only easily achieve this when she was in her forties. Liam cannot wait that long.

He is currently considering only one thing, and that is whether to make a trip to Kul Tiras. In Azeroth, when the sea is mentioned, the human kingdom of Kul Tiras is impossible to bypass.

The Tidesage there can guide ships, dispel fog, and cast special blessings on vessels, allowing them to travel as if on the wind. Just seeing how even ordinary sailors there can row small boats as if they were flying, such a place that produces professional nautical talent is definitely not to be missed. Especially a cool navigator like a Tidesage; even if he has to tie one up, he must bring one back.

At the main gate of Lordaeron City, before the steps made of elegant marble, Liam finally saw the legendary Lordaeron City as he had wished.

Unlike the "Ruins of Lordaeron" that would later consist only of palace ruins, the current Lordaeron is a massive city far exceeding the scale of Stormwind City. Hundreds of thousands of permanent residents also make Lordaeron the most populous city among the human kingdoms.

However, for Liam, who has memories of mega-cities with tens of millions, these things are nothing. But to walk through such a city entirely would take quite a lot of time.

Finding a place to stay that looked clean, Liam settled in for the time being. His daily schedule from then on was to wander around and, incidentally, inquire about the situation regarding sailing.

As expected, Liam learned from the residents about a place that did not exist in his memories at all—Lordaeron Port.

Located on the westernmost coastline of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, west of Silverpine Forest, it sits in a small Vale between rolling mountains. This is a natural harbor and the only outlet to the sea for the entire Kingdom of Lordaeron. Although its scale has always been limited by geographical factors, it is the only path for maritime trade for the entire Kingdom of Lordaeron.

This port did not appear in the world of Liam's memories, but from other information in his mind, he knows it is also the largest military port of the Kingdom of Lordaeron.

It is now the 13th year of the Dark Portal, which is seven years before the "20th Year of the Dark Portal" in his memories, when Arthas Menethil would issue the order to invade Northrend after the massacre at Stratholme. Elite troops from within the kingdom would gather at this Lordaeron Port within forty-eight hours, and under the leadership of this "good prince of the people," they would step onto their path of no return.

"It's a pity about the geographical location of Gilneas; if only it could be developed..." Liam does not care about what happens to that fool in the future; he does not yet have the influence to participate in such matters.

As a prince of a kingdom, the first thing Liam thinks of is the long coastline of Gilneas. By comparison, a port squeezed into a crack like "Lordaeron Port" is simply not worth mentioning. If the problem of the Biting Reef could be solved, or if there were some excellent navigators, then the status of Kul Tiras as a "nautical kingdom" could even be challenged.

After all, no matter how excellent the nautical technology of Kul Tiras is, they are still just an island nation, which is completely incomparable to Gilneas, which has the entire continent at its back.

However, all of this is for later. Liam must first establish his own maritime power, otherwise, everything else is out of the question.

With a goal in mind, the next step is to wait for Wilton to arrive and rendezvous. Now, Liam is idle every day, just wandering the streets and enjoying the scenery and people of Lordaeron.

But while walking down the street this day, he very unfortunately ran into an unexpected person, someone he never thought he would meet again so soon...

Strolling along the main street of Lordaeron City, feeling the cultural atmosphere that is completely different from the later Undercity, Liam's mood is excellent.

Having grown accustomed to the life of a recluse in the valley, occasionally coming to such a densely populated big city gives a different kind of feeling.

Without any self-consciousness as an outsider, Liam just wandered around looking at the scenery.

Casually grabbing two bright red apples from a small stall nearby, he tossed a handful of copper coins onto the stall and walked toward the central avenue leading to the royal city of Lordaeron amidst the stall owner's repeated thanks.

These apples produced in the Lordaeron region are soft and sweet, quite different from the varieties in Gilneas, allowing Liam to truly feel the differences between regions.

An exquisite open-top carriage appeared on the road, its purple body paired with mithril-carved decorations, looking luxurious without being gaudy. The emblem on the carriage also looked very familiar to Liam—that familiarity did not come from the past dozen years, but from that other memory in his mind. A huge anchor combined with sun-patterned backing—the emblem of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras!

"Oh no, it couldn't be that coincidental!" Liam was startled. With this kind of carriage and the emblem of the people of Kul Tiras, the identity of the person arriving was almost self-evident. Liam turned to slip away and hide, but he did not expect a crisp female voice to ring out directly behind him.

"It's you, that annoying liar! You actually ran to Lordaeron again. What lies are you trying to make up to trick people this time?!"

Hearing that voice, Liam could only secretly smile bitterly, regretting not throwing a handful of "flash powder" and slipping away in the chaos.

Now that he had been recognized, it was too late to run. Liam could only put on a smiling face, turn to look at the young girl on the carriage, and not forget to wave his hand, smiling as "sincerely" as possible.

"What a coincidence, you're in Lordaeron too? Um... I have something to do, let's chat next time."

The carriage, which had been moving slowly, stopped because of the girl's words. Liam looked up to see a graceful blonde girl standing on the carriage. The girl had bright eyes, and the lively smile that usually hung on her face now had a trace of anger because of Liam's appearance.

From the way she strode toward Liam, one could tell she was accustomed to riding and hiking. The slight tan on the sides of the girl's nose also showed that she was often active outdoors; she was clearly a somewhat restless spirit.

At this time, she is not yet the Frost Queen known as the "Warbringer"; her petite body still possesses the warmth and vitality unique to a sixteen-year-old girl. That long golden hair hangs lazily to her shoulders, not yet stained by the snow-white and coldness of time. Those azure eyes shine with a bright luster, and even when slightly tinged with anger, they still carry a captivating charm that makes it impossible to pull away.

She is the "Daughter of the Sea," the Pearl of Kul Tiras, the youngest daughter of Daelin Proudmoore—Jaina Proudmoore!

Judging from the girl's reaction, this is not the first time Liam has met her...