After several years of reconstruction, Covenant City is no longer what it was like when Zul'Aman was under the control of the forest trolls. Over the years, the permanent residents of Covenant City have reached more than 10,000. Coupled with the businessmen and tourists coming and going, the current population of Covenant City may have almost reached the original number of Amani trolls.
Walking in Covenant City, feeling the noisy atmosphere around him that was incompatible with the snowy weather, Aaron thought a little too far. Although he also felt that the prosperity of this city had little to do with him, he was still the lord of this place, so Aaron felt quite proud.
"Aaron, look in front." Just as Aaron was wandering away, Vereesa suddenly pulled his clothes and pointed at the three people in front of him.
Aaron came back to his senses and looked up, just in time to see two blond humans, a man and a woman, and a stocky dwarf walking out of a street shop. Although they had not seen each other for a long time, Aaron had already recognized the identities of the three people, namely Arthas, Jaina and Muradin.
"Why are they here Covenant City?" Aaron scratched his head. The last time he saw the three of them together was a long time ago. Since then, he has only seen Jaina once.
With this thought in mind, Aaron and Vereesa quickly caught up with the three of them and said hello to them.
"Brother Aaron, are you back?" Arthas was quite excited to see Aaron,
In fact, Aaron felt a little embarrassed. The last time he met Arthas, he was only a fourteen-year-old or fifteen-year-old child. After not seeing each other for a few years, Arthas was no different from an adult. If there was a difference, it was probably that he could still see a little childishness between his eyebrows.
Looking back at Aaron himself, I don't know if he has a connection with Emerald Dream. He has not grown much over the years. What Aaron looked like a few years ago is what Aaron looks like now. Standing next to Arthas, Aaron looks more like the younger one.
In order to avoid being troubled by this embarrassment, Aaron asked the three of them why they came to Covenant City. If they came to participate in Blood Knights's joining ceremony, they were a bit late.
"I am here to deliver New Year greetings to His Majesty Anasterian on behalf of my father." Arthas gave an explanation that was beyond Aaron's expectations. It seems that Terenas has begun to train Arthas, or at least wants to make him appear in front of the big shots in various countries.
Arthas should have returned directly to Lordaeron after completing the task assigned by his father, but on the way back, he suddenly became interested in Covenant City, so he took a little longer to come here. "Brother Aaron, you have built this city very well. I think it is necessary for me to learn."
Hearing such praise from Arthas, Aaron felt a little embarrassed. After all, the city's development to what it is today was mainly due to Illucia and VanCleef, and his role in it was very limited.
"I came with Arthas," Muradin's loud voice interrupted Aaron's self-examination. The old dwarf and Aaron are not strangers to each other, "Terenas, His Majesty was worried about this kid, so he asked me to come with him."
"Muradin!" Arthas interrupted Muradin dissatisfiedly, "I have no problem being alone, but you insist on coming with me."
Arthas boys of this age always have a little too much self-esteem, and with Jaina nearby, it's not like Arthas makes Jaina feel like a child who hasn't grown up and can't be independent.
"Then Jaina also came here with Aaron?" Aaron immediately realized this and showed a promotional smile to Jaina. Regardless of how Jaina and Arthas will develop in the future, at least the two of them can still be said to be childhood sweethearts.
"No, no, no, Mr. Aaron, I came to Covenant City with the teacher." Jaina blushed on his face and shook his head to deny Aaron's guess.
"Huh? Master Antonidas is here too?" Aaron looked in the direction of Covenant City Academy of Magic. This college has been built for more than a few years, and Kael'thas has been the dean for these years. However, Kael'thas didn't mention the news of Antonidas's visit just now. Did Kael'thas forget it?
"Yes, we just arrived and happened to meet Arthas here. The teacher allowed me to walk around the city with him." Jaina explained to Aaron, "The teacher is over at the college. Mr. Aaron, do you want to go there?"
After listening to what Jaina said, Aaron understood. It turned out that Antonidas had just arrived here. No wonder Kael'thas didn't know about it either. But generally speaking, shouldn't such transactions be informed in advance? Could it be that Antonidas planned to make a surprise inspection of Kael'thas's work results?
"No, I still can't go there. If Antonidas needs me for something important, just ask someone to notify me at that time. I will stay at Covenant City during the recent period." Aaron thought about it and decided not to be so proactive, but he was still very curious about the purpose of Antonidas's sudden visit. "Did Master Antonidas say why he came here suddenly?"
Jaina shook her head. Although she was Antonidas's favorite student, she was still too young after all. There were many things that she couldn't understand. "The teacher didn't tell me, but it shouldn't be a big deal."
"That's it... that's good." Aaron was also thinking about whether there was anything related in his memory, but the only thing Aaron could think of that happened in the recent period was Arthas should soon join Silver Hand and Anduin will be born soon, and then Anduin's mother will probably die in an accident. These things should have nothing to do with Dalaran.
Considering that Black Dragon Princess's identity was exposed by Aaron and Stonemasons' Guild was also dragged to Covenant City by Aaron, Anduin probably won't lose his mother.
No, I'm thinking too much. Aaron shook his head and said that he didn't need to think too much. If something happened, he would know the news sooner or later. Besides, Kel'Thuzad was sent to Broken Isles by him, so what else could happen?
"By the way, brother Aaron, I heard that you recently visited the continent to the west?" Arthas suddenly remembered something, "Can you tell me about that continent?"
Although Arthas's words and deeds have become much more stable, he is still the boy who yearns for adventure. It is a pity that because he has to follow Uther to learn the way of Paladin, he has absolutely no chance to go on adventures. If he does not see Quel'Thalas once, Terenas will have to ask Muradin to help take care of him.
"Okay, no problem." Aaron nodded and pointed to his lord's mansion. "In that case, the three of you, please come with me."