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It did not take Rex long to reach Hearthglen. Riding a Gryphon, he flew straight there without having to make a detour through Andorhal, so the journey was quick.
Tirion Fordring was clearly somewhat surprised by Rex's arrival.
Rex and Tirion Fordring had not seen each other since the Combined Expeditionary Army's battle for Lordaeron City. Now that they met again, Rex had to admit that Tirion Fordring had changed enormously. There was scarcely any trace of the man he had seen last time.
Had Tirion Fordring's appearance changed as well as his aura, Rex would certainly have thought someone had taken his place.
Rex remembered the chill that had surrounded Tirion Fordring at their last meeting. His entire presence had been sharp and imposing, like an unsheathed sword, nothing like a Paladin. This time, a gentle aura surrounded him. Warm Holy Light radiated from his body, unconsciously influencing anyone who saw him and making them feel as though they were basking in a spring breeze.
"Welcome, Your Highness!" Tirion Fordring greeted him warmly, his hearty voice ringing out as he ushered Rex inside.
As Rex answered Tirion Fordring, a keen gleam flashed through his eyes. Tirion Fordring's strength had changed. He was no longer at early hero but had reached mid-hero. Such rapid advancement was astonishing. Rex had managed to advance by burning his life force, with Rachel's help as well. Tirion Fordring, however, had reached this point entirely through his own strength.
After a little thought, Rex understood the change. When he had met Tirion Fordring while assembling the Combined Expeditionary Army not long ago, something had been wrong with him. That had not been his true personality. Rex did