Chapter 13

Title:"Aftermath of the duel"

Noon, inside of Arthas's tent some time after he defeated Vhanelik his family members was wishing to have an audience with Arthas. Arthas, of course accepted their wish, after all this concerns the lives of their whole clan. Inside the grand tent a chair and table can be seen with a comfortable looking bed just beside it. Arthas was currently reading the battle report given to him by his appointed field marshall, Fey. It was stated on the report that out of the 70,000 people who participated, almost 4,000 died while more than 16,000 was either gravely injured or sustained only minor injuries.

"Hmmmm...The report is looking good, there isn't too many who died, and they were all part of the vanguard so they should expected it. Anyway, I'll just give their families compensation." said Arthas while he continued to read the report.

As he reads the report a guard suddenly entered and said that the family of Vhanelik is outside.

"Let them in, and also position 4 guards inside and 2 outside, it won't hurt to be careful." ordered Arthas to the guard who quickly left his tent to accomplish his orders.

Moments later 4 guards arrived inside together with the new head and important members of the family of the now deceased Vhanelik. They quickly knelt to the ground to ask that Arthas spare them from any punishment and they're willing to become his slaves. The 4 guards surrounded the group to prevent them from doing anything malicious.

Arthas hearing the suggestion of the new head of the family he was startled.

'Why do they always think that way, it's like saying I'm some sort of a psychopathic tyrant that will kill for fun.'

"Rest assured that I won't punish your family, Vhanelik's death was already enough to cleanse the sins of your family." Arthas assured them while smiling.

"T-thank you, your majesty, we are ready to fulfill our part of the deal, we shall be your slaves up unitl our 9th familial." said the man who was the head of the family while still kneeling.

"That's good then, tell me your name so I can begin giving my instructions for you" said Arthas while he stood up from his seat to get a wine from the nearby crates of box.

"My name is Vhasora, son of Vhanelik" said the man infront of Arthas. Vhasora was the only son of Vhanelik, he's currently 218 years old. He was taught on how to lead his people and manage them effectively. He has an average elven appearance. Short hair with a bangs that covers half of the left part of his body and a green colored eye with purple colored skin.

"Very well Vhasora, I want you and your whole family to return Dread Rock, there you shall wait for further instructions." ordered Arthas.

"Yes your majesty, we shalk fulfill your will" said Vhasora resolutely.

"All of you don't disappoint me, I want everyone and don't try hiding a couple of children or people for once you try I shall exterminate you to end your line of traitors." said Arthas while looking directly in the eyes of Vhasora.

"Y-yes your majesty" Vhasora shivered from the scene. His previous plan was easily guessed and there nothing he can do anymore.

"Dismiss" ordered Arthas as Vhasora together with the other important members of his family left. The 4 guards surrounding them escorted them outside and waited for anymore visitor their king may have.

Seconds later, a guard entered the tent saying that the Grand Admiral has a business with him. Arthas naturally thought that this must be about the second-phase of her plan, but he didn't expect it to be this fast considering that it has only been a couple of hours after he took the port city of Dread reef. He just ordered that she may be escorted inside the tent. Moments later Theraki together with a guard entered the tent. The guard just bowed and left quietly not wanting to disturb the two.

"Your majesty...The city of "Two fanged" has revolted from their leaders. The higher ups of the heretics was on a mess and their own army isn't following their orders anymore. My estimate is that before the end of this day the civil war would end" repirted Theraki while trying to look cute in front of Arthas.

"The news has traveled this fast? Even with transmission magic the news shouldn't travel this fast." said Arthas having a doubting look on his face.

"Your majesty, I think you underestimate the efficiency of the shades under our command. They were always at the right place at the right time." answered Theraki to clear the doubts on Arthas.

"If they're this great then why didn't I just ordered them to assassinate the leaders! We could've ended this war earlier!" said Arthas still having a doubt but not that great anymore.

"It will be hard to do such thing before the last years. We don't have resources at our disposal to do such a large scale assassination." answered Theraki in a convincing manner.

"Hmmm. I suppose you're right. Anyway, that good news." said Arthas while nodding realizing it.

"We need to push the reforms your majesty has thought on a national scale level. So far the provincial level is an astonishing success.This war is an exmple of the success of...what reform you called it again? Marine reform? " said Theraki trying to have a longer talk with Arthas.

"That can wait, we need to consolidate our gains and suppress the opposition if any were to appear.Then we could go with the reforms.And it's Marian reform." said Arthas pulling a parchment of paper from his small bag.The parchment contains every reform he wants to push to the national level. Reforms such as the famous Marian reform, Economic reforms, etc.With his modern knowledge he is sure he can bring the Druchii to its previous level if not much better than its previous state.

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AN:Marian reforms was the roman military reform made may Gaius Marius. It was the turning point of the Roman empire. They would have a standing army and standardized equipment.The army composition today is derived from it. Economic reforms are the reforms to minimize corruption and such.

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"Sure that's also fine your majesty but this may impede our growth." said Theraki with a worried tone.

"Growth would naturally be achieved by stabilizing our politcal scene." Said Arthas while looking at Theraki who was trying to get his attention fir quite sometime now.

'She's trying be look cute since she entered my tent...Let's indluge her this privilege.' thought Arthas while trying to think on how he can play this game.

"Ah, speaking of reforms, I threatened Vhanelik's family earlier and their reaction is quite fascinating" Arthas said trying to change the subject.

"That's the attitude your majesty. Show them that you're not a pushover. said Theraki looking shocked that Arthas changed the subject to a personal one.

'He changed the subject to a personal one!!!!' though Theraki in excitement.

"That's all thanks to you" Arthas said while he showed her his sweetest smile.

'That smile! That damned smile!' thought Theraki as she was feeling light headed and blushing.

"Hey, you okay?" asked Arthas looking absolutely worried.

'If I said no what would you do?' thoughy Theraki still blushing.

"A-ah yes, just a little tired from riding." answered Theraki awkwardly.

"You sure, you're blushing intensely?" asked Arthas once again whule showing a genuinely concern look.

"Yeah, totally okay." said Theraki hurriedly.

"Your majesty if I may excuse myself" asked Theraki.She just want to go out of tent to save some dignity for herself.

"Fine go ahead, I will just call you if I need anything." ordered Arthas satisfied with his teasing.

Seeing Theraki retreat from his tent Arthas thought of a scenario where he would eventually need to have an heir.

'Hmmmm... Theraki is a cute and beautiful woman, although contrary to her tomboyish appearance and brilliant tactical mind and great combat skills, she actually is very girly on her actions. She may just be my best bet if I want to have a suitable heir.' thought Arthas for a while before throwing it to the back of his mind and once again read through the report of the battle and organized some important things.

'But still, if I were to court her, would she let me do it or outright reject me?'