A group of guards and maids, transformed into undead, were chasing the Queen and the eldest princess in the depths of the palace.
Queen Lianne and Calia were in a state of panic. They hadn't understood the situation before their palace was stormed by the undead. If it weren't for the guards protecting them with their lives, they would have died the first moment.
Suddenly, Queen Lianne tripped while running, and the fleeing group was forced to stop.
"Don't worry about me! Run!" Queen Lianne said resolutely, "Moref, take the princess and leave Lordaeron through the secret passage. Run as far as you can and never come back!"
The Queen was already resigned to death. When Guard Captain Moref rushed into the harem and told her that Arthas had killed King Terenas in the throne room and transformed the guards into undead after killing them, the Queen had already lost all hope!
Her husband of many years had been killed by her beloved son!
How strong was the impact on the Queen's heart… …
"No, Mother… …"
"Calia! My daughter! Go, leave this place, and live the rest of your life in peace."
The Queen had already seen the maids and guards, now undead, pouncing on them. With Moref and the remaining three guards, they couldn't protect them all. Queen Lianne chose to sacrifice herself.
Just as the Queen closed her eyes!
A brilliant golden light illuminated the entire harem!
In the golden holy light, the undead in the palace screamed miserably.
They were newly born undead, relying solely on the plague virus for energy. The power of death within them was weak. The demigod-level golden dragon's area-of-effect Holy Light Purge directly burned them into ashes.
While everyone was stunned, a woman in a purple-red noble dress walked over slowly.
"Duke of Alterac, Earl Katrana Prestor of Stromgarde, Archbishop Faol and Paladin Galen sent me to rescue you!"
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At the same time, the former Knights of the Silver Hand, led by Uther, were rushing towards Lordaeron's capital.
Originally, they were stationed on the shores of Caer Darrow Lake. Galen had transported a lot of supplies and food to them through the Barov family's territory, and they had been busy clearing the undead around Andorhal.
Recently, Galen sent a letter saying that Arthas had returned and that something might happen in Lordaeron's capital. Therefore, Uther left Dathrohan to continue clearing the periphery of Andorhal, while he led a group of paladins straight to the capital.
However, when they crossed the undead horde of Folsom Farm and entered the Thror's Gate, they were stopped by the army stationed there.
Thror's Gate is a checkpoint between Tirisfal Glades and Westweald, separating Lordaeron from the Hearthglen area.
Of course, Thror's Gate was not very famous at this time, but in later generations, the Scourge broke out here, and after its fall, it was called the Undead Barrier.
The one who stopped Uther was Galen, the city defense general personally appointed by Terenas.
"Uther! It's you. Prince Arthas has already declared you a traitor, and the Knights of the Silver Hand have also been disbanded. How dare you openly lead so many armed personnel to break through the barrier!"
"Galen, hurry, open the gate. I need to rush to the capital for support. The undead and the plague are coming!"
Uther didn't dare to say that Arthas had brought the plague and the undead back to the capital. He had no evidence.
In fact, Uther chose to send troops against the wind because of his trust in Galen!
Arthas's order in front of the gates of Stratholme had been approved by the King after he left. At this time, the official establishment of the Knights of the Silver Hand had been cancelled, and now they belonged to illegal armed personnel!
And Uther, like Tirion, had been labeled as a traitor… …
"Hey, Uther, today is the day Arthas returns from Northrend. Don't even think about entering the capital and causing trouble at this time!"
The King held a celebration for Arthas's triumphant return. This was a special signal, especially after the prince's massacre of the city, which was circulating among the upper echelons of the kingdom. The signal conveyed by this celebration was very obvious.
King Terenas was old and had been aging rapidly due to exhaustion. The King was sending a signal to pass on the throne.
Othmar Galen had the title of Baron of Lordaeron and had a certain network of contacts in the noble circle. Naturally, he knew the news.
On the way back of the prince, a large number of nobles ran ahead to lick Arthas's boots. Galen could only guard Thror's Gate because of his duties. He originally thought he had no chance, but then Uther came to his door!
Although Uther's status was high and he was the prince's paladin mentor, he had been personally declared a traitor by the prince and must be someone the prince hated… …
Now he was leading the disbanded Knights of the Silver Hand to appear openly… …
Probably no king would like this kind of behavior!
Slapping the royal family in the face.
Galen realized this was an opportunity!
"Galen, as a colleague, you should know my character. I don't need to lie to you. I have reliable information that the Cult of the Damned has big plans in the west. There's no time. If it's too late, there will be a large-scale plague outbreak! Let us pass quickly!"
"No, that's impossible! I only know that the kingdom not issuing an arrest warrant is already the greatest kindness. If you want to pass, you'll have to step over our corpses!"
Galen's hand was already on his weapon, and the guards of Thror's Gate were slowly approaching.
The stationary knights lost their mobility and impact. They were just large infantry. Galen was confident that he could subdue them with the elite troops under his command and the traps and crossbows of the city gate.
Uther clenched the warhammer in his hand, his face struggling for a moment.
Finally, Uther shouted: "Everyone… …"
The paladins were eager to move, and a conflict would break out in the next moment.
"Turn around!"
Uther finally chose to avoid a conflict with the guards of Thror's Gate.
Originally, he thought he could persuade Galen, but he didn't know that time could change a person, especially after the war ended and nearly ten years of peace, power was the choice of Galen, a remote noble!
Since the land route was blocked, Uther could only choose to bypass Thror's Gate and go to Lordaeron's capital by water!
This way, it would take at least two more days… …
Galen only said in the letter that there was a problem with the prince, but he didn't know how serious it was!
He didn't know if it was too late. Uther felt a little tormented.
Perhaps he should go to Dalaran and ask Antonidas or Gandalf to open a portal for him… …