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Yes, Rhonin.
This Archmage, now a father of two, is no longer the goofy guy he used to be; he's become much more mature and composed in middle age.
Of course, as mentioned before, Dalaran simply wanted a piece of the pie and had no intention of contributing. Therefore, Rhonin's status was similar to Jiang Jie's —both were nominal.
So, while General Marcus, General Dagran, and Earl Lawrence were arguing fiercely, Jiang Jie and Rhonin were whispering and chatting happily. Jiang Jie even bought some magical gadgets from Rhonin at a relatively low price, such as a magic pen that could Mind Control to write words automatically, making it much easier to copy novels.
It is now night.
After dinner and a medicinal bath, his strength improved. To advance further, he could only hone his skills slowly and rely on time. So, feeling utterly bored, Jiang Jie, at the suggestion of Patriarch Alexei, began to ponder something he had never considered before:
It's time for him to establish his own power base!
Yes, to establish a power entirely of one's own.
Regardless of Alexei's purpose in making this suggestion, one thing is certain:
This suggestion was really good for Jiang Jie.
Before he reaches Legendary status, personal strength is not worth admiring. Having a powerful enough force at his service not only expands his influence but also allows him to gain a foothold in this turbulent world!
So, where should we begin?
Soon, Jiang Jie turned his gaze toward the Fenris Isles.
100,000 refugees...
Don't we need a sufficiently powerful protective organization?
As the ruler of the Fenris Isles, wouldn't I need a security force to serve me?
Those homeless refugees, as long as they can fill their stomachs and survive, they'd probably be willing to do anything, right? If they could improve their skills, have enough to eat, and even receive a substantial monthly income enough to support their wives and children...
What reason would they have to refuse?
Jiang Jie soaked in the wooden tub for a full three hours and talked with Patriarch Alexei for three hours.
This old fellow is full of cunning schemes, and Jiang Jie's face turned pale upon hearing it:
This is terrifying! The patriarch of this top family in Lordaeron is more terrifying than Legendary professional, more terrifying than the Cult of the Damned, and more terrifying than the most cruel inquisitor!
The meticulous logic, the calm analysis, and the various schemes and plots made Jiang Jie's heart tighten.
Alexei's knowledge of the various forces in this world and the secrets he harbored left Jiang Jie speechless. He even knew everything about the extinct Council of Tirisfal, the Ravenholdt Manor ( Assassins' League that ordinary people could never find), and a certain pirate organization that roamed the seas!
The Barov Family had many undisclosed investments in shady areas, but with the family's downfall, these investments all went down the drain.
Only when the water had completely cooled and his skin had turned pale did Jiang Jie's lips curl into a slight smile of satisfaction.
Basically, as long as we follow Patriarch Alexei's plan, everything will be fine!
The next morning, Jiang Jie's past experiences, through deliberate propaganda and embellishment by certain individuals, began to circulate among everyone in Lordaeron!
He survived the Scourge Plague and miraculous disease, relying on his own strength to live and possessing a mysterious power to resist the plague;
Inherited from the ancient Pandaren heroine "Jiang", her magical "martial arts" are both similar to and different from Pandaren martial arts, and she can tank, heal, and DPS!
The most brilliant thief and Warrior in human history, destined for a dual Legendary;
Successfully thwarted assassination attempts by the Cult of the Damned on multiple occasions.
And each time, he turned the tables; the destroyer of the Cult of the Damned, he personally exterminated hundreds of Cult of the Damned members, and together with the Grand Knight " Ashbringer " Fenna, he breached Scholomance;
He recaptured tens of thousands of Murloc from places like Lake Lordamere and the Whispering Shore, truly earning the title of Murloc King of Lordaeron;
Heroes of the Andorhal Campaign;
Heroes of the Whispering Shore Landing;
The discoverer of the holy hammer " Silver Hand," the benefactor of the Order of the Silver Hand, and the Lion of Lordaeron highly praised by Uther the Lightbringer;
The inheritor of Emperor Thoradin's will, the wielder of the divine sword Strom'kar the Warbreaker!
Keeper of Lordaeron!
Keeper of humanity!
A series of titles, fueled by the power of gold coins, were spread from the mouths of some low-level thieves and quickly spread throughout Lordaeron!
These genuine experiences, embellished in a way that even made Jiang Jie blush, inspired and motivated countless people, further solidifying Jiang Jie's heroic reputation in the hearts of the people.
Although many nobles scoffed at it, in such a time of war, the suffering people needed a hero who could protect them and bring them hope!
For an entire day, Jiang Jie hid in Lake Lordamere, avoiding all contact, because he was too ashamed to show his face.
The next day, with Princess Calia's permission, a sign was hung in the hall in front of the palace, bearing two large characters:
recruit!
A banner with large, blood-red letters attracted hundreds, even thousands, of people from Lordaeron:
At the suggestion of Governor Nicholas Jiang of the Fenris Isles, and with the permission of Princess Calia and after consultation with Archmage Rhonin, the " Fenris People's Army " is hereby established, recruiting one hundred new soldiers from all the people of Lordaeron. The benefits are as follows:
The crowd was in an uproar!
The lines of text were inspiring, and the benefits listed on the slogans were incredibly attractive!
Three meals a day are free, and fish and meat are guaranteed!
Move into the soon-to-be-built Fenris military camp!
A minimum of 1 gold coin is issued each month, depending on military rank and position, with no upper limit!
Let alone the refugees, even many ordinary soldiers wanted to the Fenris People's Army at this moment, because the monthly pay was much higher than that of the Lordaeron regular army!
Moreover, the Fenris Isles are located between Lordaeron and Dalaran, and apart from the Gnoll and Worg on the islands, there is absolutely no threat to them; they are very safe!
How could these people not have designs on it?
Their eyes were bloodshot, they were eager to fight, and they were ready to tell their families that they would immediately take a boat to Fenris Keep to the Fenris People's Army!
On this day, the fishermen of Lake Lordamere made a fortune. Each fishing boat carried a dozen or so people and charged two to five times the usual fare, traveling between Lordaeron and Fenris Isle. They praised Lord Nicholas for the blessings and gold coins he had brought them.
Those brave souls who were determined to be among the first to try it out witnessed Murloc everywhere. Then, amidst surprise, fear, terror, and confusion, they discovered that the Murloc truly didn't attack them; the Murloc even greeted them...
As harmonious as possible!
Therefore, they had immense faith in the renowned " Nicholas Chiang" and were filled with anticipation.