Investigation
He was now Arthas Menethil, a mere baby with the weighty title of the Chosen One and a destiny to save the world of Azeroth.
It all seemed so surreal, like a dream he couldn't wake up from.
But deep down, a spark of exhilaration ignited within him – the chance to live out an epic adventure straight out of his favorite games.
With newfound determination, Luke – now Arthas – turned his attention to the quest option on the System interface.
There it was, glowing brightly amidst the other choices, beckoning him to embark on this new journey and uncover the mysteries that awaited him.
[Quest: Investigation]
Description: Take the time to familiarize yourself with your surroundings and discover the timeline you have been reborn into.
Time Limit: 15 Days
Rewards: Unlock [Shop] feature.
Accept Quest? [Yes] or [No]
Eager to begin his quest and unlock the [Shop] feature, Arthas wasted no time in selecting [Yes].
The System interface responded with a burst of light, confirming his decision.
Arthas reminded himself to keep his attention on the task at hand as he surveyed his surroundings closely.
He paid extra attention to the woman carrying him, who he believed to be his biological mother.
Acting on instinct, he used [Status] on her.
Name: Lianne Menethil
HP: 500
- Stats -
Strength: 7/10 [Tier 1]
Magic: [Locked]
- Description -
The Queen Consort of Lordaeron and the wife of King Terenas II.
His suspicions proved to be true; she is indeed his mother.
But not only that, she is also the Queen of Lordaeron, holding great power and sway over the kingdom.
It all falls into place as he reflects on the situation.
He is now inhabiting the body of Arthas Menethil, a significant character in the World of Warcraft game.
Arthas was once a noble paladin prince who was later corrupted and transformed into the infamous lich king.
He understood that the legacy of Arthas Menethil was not just a tale of heroism but also one of tragedy and downfall.
Reminding him of the path that lay ahead—a path fraught with peril and difficult choices.
But Arthas was determined not to let history repeat itself.
He would forge his own destiny, one that would defy the darkness threatening to consume him.
With the power of the [System] by his side, he knew that he had a formidable cheat ability in navigating the treacherous waters ahead.
Armed with the knowledge of his past life, Arthas set out on his quest to investigate the timeline he found himself in.
…
13 days had passed since his quest began, and Arthas found himself in a difficult situation.
Being a baby severely limited his ability to gather information about his surroundings.
But despite this hindrance, he was determined to learn all he could through meticulous planning and constant surveillance.
Through careful observation, Arthas had discovered that he was only 9 months old.
In addition to what he was originally seeking, he unexpectedly gained knowledge about something else.
But it all started when he overheard his mother's two maids discussing about him in hushed tones.
Wonder how it led up to this?
It was because every time they entered his room, he would capture their attention with his adorable gestures and expressions.
With each passing day, Arthas slowly gained the adoration of the maids who couldn't resist cooing and fawning over him.
And as they became more comfortable around him, they would often share stories and gossip amongst themselves, revealing details about himself as well.
…
"Prince Arthas has been simply delightful," A maid whispered with a smile.
"For being only 9 months old, he is surprisingly well-behaved." She couldn't help but coo at the thought of the young royal, envisioning his chubby cheeks and bright eyes.
"You're absolutely right!" the other maid exclaimed with a gleeful smile.
"He is incredibly adorable. I remember one time, I felt a gentle tug on the bottom of my skirt and turned to see none other than the Prince himself, crawling towards me with a beaming smile. He held out a tiny petal flower as if it were the greatest treasure in the world."
The other maid leaned in and whispered, "He really is an angel, isn't he? So pure and innocent." The two women shared a moment of awe for their young prince before returning to their tasks with renewed warmth in their hearts.
Arthas listened intently to the maids' conversation with a mix of amusement
and frustration.
It was heartwarming to hear such praise for his past efforts to get close with them, but it did little to help him uncover more important information of this timeline.
Being aware that he is only 9 months old isn't enough to gauge the series of events taking place at this very moment.
He requires something more prominent that qualifies the complete of his quest.
…
As 2 more days went by, Arthas grew increasingly restless.
It's now the 15th day, he has to discover something more soon before the end of the day or all his efforts would have been for naught.
He knew that time was ticking on the quest he had accepted from the System.
The deadline limit was fast approaching, and he was no closer to understanding the world he now found himself in.
This morning, as he lay in his crib staring at the ornate ceiling of his chambers, a plan began to form in his mind.
It was a risky move, but Arthas knew it was time to take matters into his own hands.
During the afternoon, while two of his maids were distracted going through his wardrobe for the day, Arthas saw his chance to put his plan into motion.
Summoning all the energy he can muster, he crawled towards the slightly ajar door of the room.
The gap was fortunately just wide enough for him to slip through.
After a few minutes of struggle, he finally made it outside.
He had never left the nursery room before.
With determination in mind, he carefully scanned his surroundings and spotted another room with its doors slightly open.
He knew this was his opportunity to explore beyond the confines of his nursery.
After ensuring there was no one in the hallways.
He pushed himself forward with all his might.
Arthas made his way across the hallway, his tiny hands gripping the polished wooden floor as he inched closer to the mysterious room.
His heart raced with a mixture of excitement and trepidation at the prospect of discovering something new.
As he reached the doorway and peered inside, Arthas found himself in what appeared to be a library.
Towering bookshelves lined the walls, filled with leather-bound tomes of various sizes and colors.
The scent of aged paper and ink enveloped him, making him feel both exhilarated and nervous about his unauthorized expedition.
Intrigued by the knowledge that lay within these books, Arthas pushed on, determined to uncover any clues that might shed light on the timeline he now inhabited.
He crawled towards a nearby shelf, where a particularly ornate volume caught his eye.
Its cover was embossed with intricate designs and gilded edges that shimmered in the dim light filtering through the library windows.
Arthas reached out with his chubby hand to grab the book, but a sudden noise caused him to freeze in place just moments later.