This is blatant distrust!
That's quite normal, though. In such a critical moment, who can be trusted?
Terenas was the most powerful human leader after the split of the Empire of Arathor. He was kind and devout in ordinary times, but strong and decisive in critical moments!
In fact, the choice he's making now is the wisest choice he's ever made!
Who would allow two 15-year-old children to participate in decisions that determine the fate of the nation?
Jiang Jie knew, however, that Terenas was wrong this time.
Because they are powerful enough, they are confident enough, even... arrogant.
Under his rule, Lordaeron became the most powerful nation among the Seven Kingdoms. The Alliance of Men defeated the Orcs, and even the leaders of the other kingdoms followed his lead. King Varian of Stormwind City regarded him as a father!
He has become the most powerful person on the continent of the Eastern Kingdoms!
No one dared to disobey his orders, not even Princess Calia and Jaina.
Jiang Jie quickly led Lilian away, Jaina used magic to put the little rabbit Dudley into a deep sleep, leaving only the three of them in the entire palace.
Without knowing who could be trusted, even Terenas dared not casually convene his ministers and nobles for discussion, for fear of leaking information.
The three of them looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
"Father, what about Uther the Lightbringer? And General Abbendis and Priest Isillien of the Holy Light? They are all leaders of the Order of the Silver Hand, and can be completely trusted. I believe that with their command and abilities, they will certainly be able to help you through this difficult time," Princess Calia asked.
This princess doesn't care about anything else on a daily basis. Because Arthas is there, he is the first in line to the throne of the kingdom and has the support of the army and the people. His prestige has been rising in recent years and is almost comparable to that of King Terenas!
And that is the tragedy of Lordaeron!
The pride of the entire kingdom, the chosen one in everyone's eyes, the one whose name echoed throughout the Lordaeron, had fallen so low as to become the first Death Knight under the Lich King Ner'zhul. Who could possibly change the fate of this kingdom?
Perhaps, there really is one more person.
Princess Calia, the second in line to the throne, may be quiet most of the time, but in reality, she is no less capable than Arthas. In fact, having experienced emotional trials and political marriages, she is more mature and more... reliable than Arthas.
Therefore, in the original history, after the fall of Lordaeron, Archbishop Alonsus Faol, who was resurrected as Undead, immediately found Princess Calia and guided her to become a Priest deeply favored by the Holy Light. Although Lordaeron had completely fallen by then, Princess Calia's identity no longer held much significance.
But now, the butterfly that Jiang Jie personally released has flapped its wings, causing changes in the timeline, the present, and the future. Princess Calia has begun to get involved in the kingdom's politics, and will naturally demonstrate the wisdom and tradition of the House Menethil!
Hearing Calia's words, Terenas shook his head and said, "Several towns in northern Tirisfal have been hit by the plague again, with Brill being the worst affected. Uther has led the Paladin to purify the plague, Abbendis and Isillien are also away. Gavinrad is in the Andorhal area, Dathrohan is on his way to Stratholme to investigate the situation."
Terenas's current predicament was the lack of capable men.
"Father, you must act decisively now! The infiltration of the Cult of the Damned is terrifying. No one can guarantee that there are no members of the Cult of the Damned at Tirisfal Monastery! It won't be long before the Cult of the Damned of the Dudley and Baron Soroson find out about Dudley! At that time, Lordaeron will truly fall!" Princess Calia exclaimed excitedly.
Terenas frowned, then waved his hand and said, "It's not that serious, Calia. Lordaeron survived both the First Orcs War and Second War."
"What Cult of the Damned? No need to worry! Don't alert them now, especially since this involves a powerful baron; this matter cannot be decided hastily." "Father!"
Princess Calia waved her hand and screamed, "You can't wait any longer! You must act decisively! The Undead Plague has Devastation Andorhal and Stratholme. Arthas's massacre in Stratholme has already aroused the discontent of the kingdom's people! Eastweald and Westweald Darrowmill have both fallen, and the plague has broken out in Tirisfal Glades! Half of Lordaeron is in trouble! The Undead Scourge is more terrifying than the Orcs!"
" Calia, in my memory you've always been gentle and submissive. I've never seen you like this before." Terenas stared at Princess Calia, his expression somewhat cold. " Calia, what exactly do you want? Do you want to interfere in state affairs? Are you criticizing Arthas's mistakes?"
Terenas suddenly rose from his throne, looking coldly at Princess Calia, and said, "Just three days ago, Uther stormed up to me, accusing Arthas! And Jaina, what's your relationship with Arthas? How close are you? You also accused him! I tell you, Arthas did nothing wrong! If it were me, I would also choose to massacre the city! Because we are the rulers of the kingdom, we have a responsibility to the people!"
"Father!" Princess Calia looked at Terenas as if seeing her father for the first time, shaking her head with a sorrowful expression. "Father, you weren't like this before. You've always been kind! Even when you forced me to marry Deathwing, who was disguised as Lord Prestor, I still believed you were the greatest king since Emperor Thoradin..."
" Deathwing!" Terenas suddenly raised his voice. " Calia! I've known all along that you're unhappy with my arrangements! Don't think I don't know, you've always felt that I've treated Arthas better than you! Now that Arthas has gone to Northrend to hunt down the murderers who harmed the people of the kingdom, you're criticizing him! Calia, are you trying to become the first in line to the throne while Arthas is away? Let me tell you, absolutely not!"
"Father..." Princess Calia was speechless, because she had never imagined that her father would become like this.
But she could understand; she knew that the kingdom's calamity and Arthas's abrupt departure had broken his heart. But in her father's heart, Arthas would always be the best! He would always be right!
"Father, I never wanted to replace Arthas. I only wanted to save our country... I'm leaving." Princess Calia saw Terenas's impatient expression and knew she couldn't continue, so she turned and left.
"Your Majesty," Jaina waved her hand, Dudley back into a little rabbit, "I will inform my teacher, Archmage Antonidas of the Kingdom of Dalaran, and ask him to send someone to help Lordaeron through this crisis. I'm taking Dudley; perhaps my teacher would like to see him."