Chapter 643: Please Call Me Wet Old Duke

Duke was bewildered.

All the Alliance bigwigs were agape.

This was an era where society was controlled by nobility, and simultaneously, an era that valued the spirit of knighthood.

If a knight determined that his squire violated the knightly spirit, he could voice it out and even behead the squire without being held accountable. Onlookers would likely praise the knight for his righteousness in dealing with his kin.

However, such incidents rarely occurred among nobility, let alone royal families.

The kings present, all shrewd individuals, quickly understood why Daelin was doing this.

Ultimately, Daelin was making a painstaking effort.

Originally, the most ideal heir to Kul Tiras was Crown Prince Derek. Derek, who deeply inherited Daelin's teachings, was an excellent heir, whether in martial arts, behavioral style, or courage, he was a model among princes. Moreover, Derek, who had been independent from an early age, possessed a commanding ability comparable to his father.

However, Derek died under the dragon breath of the ancient red dragon Talanixstrasz.

This led to Daelin's rampage at that time.

Duke sought justice for him, and Daelin was immensely grateful to Duke at that time.

After the sorrow ended, Daelin had to face reality; he had to choose a new heir again.

He had two children with legitimate inheritance rights, his second son Tandred and daughter Jaina. Nobility wouldn't care about having ten thousand illegitimate children, but the legitimate heirs recognized by other nobles were only those born of noble women with equally noble blood. Unless these two children also perished, it wouldn't be the turn of his illegitimate daughter.

Since the time of Emperor Thoradin, princesses on the Eastern Kingdom continent have been notoriously difficult to marry off.

To marry them off, at the very least, the other party must also have a sufficiently noble status, either a prince or at least starting with a territorial duke. This also depends on whether it can bring sufficient benefits to the country and whether the other party's king agrees.

Just like Princess Calia of Lordaeron, Terenas initially set his sights on Duke, and then unfortunately encountered the Lord Prestor impersonated by Deathwing. If Calia did not choose to feign death, according to Terenas's character, it wouldn't be surprising for him to confine such a daughter, who had "tarnished the honor of nobility," to the deep palace for life.

Exporting to domestic sales is also not a casual matter.

Low-status nobility won't work, and if they're too high, there's fear that the other party will overpower the master. Any duke who marries a princess is, in substance, a prince. If something happens to the official heir, it means the royal power has fallen by the wayside. This kind of thing has happened too often throughout history.

Originally, before the Great War, Daelin didn't mind Jaina and Prince Arthas of Lordaeron being childhood sweethearts and fostering feelings. Being the queen of Lordaeron seemed not bad.

The Dark Portal War changed everything.

Lordaeron's reputation stank, Terenas's use of Nefarian could barely be explained away as being "deceived," but Terenas and the entire upper nobility of Lordaeron attempting to annex Alterac was a concrete act. Without this, there wouldn't be the matter of propping up Prestor as king.

Terenas, who even used Nefarian, who knows whether he would poison Tandred after Arthas marries Jaina. In that case, Lordaeron can legitimately annex Kul Tiras.

So, Daelin completely changed his mind, he even didn't want to put Jaina in Dalaran, which is so close to Lordaeron. If Arthas really wants to see Jaina, he can cross the Lordaeron Lake by boat.

But putting Jaina in Karazhan, which is in the inland heartland of the Kingdom of Stormwind, that's laughable. Daelin would never believe that Terenas would casually let Arthas traverse a distance of more than two thousand kilometers, or use something as dangerous as a teleportation portal to go see Jaina.

If he really comes, isn't Duke still blocking the door?

Now that Duke has accepted Jaina as a disciple, it's like the fish has bitten the hook. Daelin is very clear about his daughter's charm. With her just her future potential she has enchanted all the male mages in Dalaran, and as she ages will grow even more beautiful. From today onwards, she will be under the same roof as Duke for seven years. If nothing really happens, Daelin truly won't believe it.

Daelin was young once and was also a veteran in the field of romance. He could see at a glance that Alleria and Vereesa had fallen deeply for Duke. Not only the Windrunner sisters, but even the little girl from the Barov family, although still a virgin, was also deeply rooted in love.

Daelin calculated very precisely, but he will never know that Duke is a reincarnator. He is extremely wary of his precious daughter!

Guard against fire, guard against theft, guard against selling out the father!

Duke is truly scared!

Afraid that he might accidentally be choked to death!

Daelin has his wishful thinking. Duke also has his own plan.

"Everyone! While we are celebrating Duke's promotion to the Moonlight** Master today, I also want to announce a piece of good news. My little daughter Jaina will worship Duke as a master and learn the mysteries of magic under Duke," Daelin took advantage of the situation and announced it publicly.

This immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the Alliance bigwigs.

"Congratulations, congratulations!" This was the blessing of the neutral King Thoras.

"Wow! Are you sure it's a teacher, not a husband?" This was the teasing of the troublemaker, the damn dwarf king Magni.

"That's right, that's right!" This was the shout of the onlooking masses of Khudran.

"Yo! Duke, don't corrupt Jaina, this magic genius. In my opinion, Jaina is amazingly talented and will be at least a Moonlight-level** Master in the future." The undying Antonidas joked with a smile.

"That... Duke, as a teacher, shouldn't you give your disciple a decent gift to show off?"

Gelbin, you shortest dead dwarf! I, your young master, will remember you!

With so many kings making a ruckus and so many pairs of noble eyes staring, if Duke doesn't bring out something good, how will he mix in the upper echelons of the Alliance in the future?

Duke was not vague either.

"Met Master Marcus!"

When Rhonin knelt on one knee and Jaina bowed gracefully, Duke took out two magical items.

Rhonin got an ornament, and Jaina got a pair of gloves.

Daelin elbowed Antonidas: "How about it? Did Duke treat my daughter thinly?"

Antonidas bulged his eyes and after a long while, squeezed out a sentence: "Duke, let's make a deal, okay? Can you exchange these two things with me?"