Uther and Arthas disagreed. The former believed this was a ploy by the Cult of the Damned to muddy the waters and frame the Barov Family. The latter considered the Barov Family highly suspicious. The Cult of the Damned could not have grown so quickly in the Eastern Kingdoms without the backing of a powerful faction.
Uther believed they should report the matter to the Royal Court, have Lordaeron negotiate with Alex, and then send the Order of the Silver Hand into Tarren Mill to thoroughly investigate the Barov Family's lands.
But Arthas could not wait that long. Rather than waste time protecting the dignity of the Royal Court and the nobility, he would rather put that time to good use.
Every second sooner they found the Cult of the Damned's lair meant less danger for the people of the Kingdom of Lordaeron.
In the end, Arthas and his mentor Uther parted on bad terms. This time, Arthas stood firm. He would lead an investigation into the Barov Family's lands.
When Arthas arrived in Tarren Mill, the streets were still busy. With the Silver Hand stationed there, the people had not been affected by the undead plague incident and continued to live their normal lives.
Arthas and Faria entered the Barov Family's manor. After a brief greeting to Lord Alex, Arthas turned Barov Manor upside down.
Lord Alex had thought his secrecy airtight. Besides, Illucia was still trapped at North Mountain Manor. Where on earth had Arthas gotten his information?
Still, Alex was not worried in the slightest. Arthas had not ordered his arrest, which meant there was still room to maneuver.
"Prince Arthas, I understand your hatred of the undead cult. But slandering the Barov Family without any basis is indefensible by any measure. I demand an explanation from