Menethil's Power

Chapter 557 The Midsummer Ball
There is a modest garden outside the Throne Room with a small pavilion in the middle, which is also a good place to pass the time, especially if there is some kind of card game.

Hearthstone, count the time. This card game, one of Isaacs’ bad tastes, has been born in this world for more than 20 years. It was originally sold to the master mage in Dalaran, but with the development of the mage city If it is destroyed, its ownership and operation rights will naturally return to Isaacs.

It is hard to imagine that this game will receive such a warm welcome in this world. Although limited by the times and technology, it can only be made into an advanced board game with three-dimensional holographic images, which requires players to fight each other face to face, but still It has been greatly sought after, and it was even sold to the night elves and tribes in Kalimdor as the market expanded.

As a result, in the year-end financial summary, the sale of Hearthstone boxes and card packs turned out to be Blizzard's most profitable project, and it is somewhat ironic that a team of only a dozen people is responsible for it.

However, Isaacs is not surprised, because this is the fact that what Blizzard currently owns, whether it is energy such as Azerite or the manufacturing technology and finished products of various advanced weapons, cannot be leaked out. Selling it to Garluvik allowed this goblin and rich man to passively support the head office.

After many years, the Hearthstone project has returned to the hands, and Isaacs’s bad taste has a new expression channel. In the past two years, Blizzard has released a batch of new cards on average every three months. The various races that appear in Rath, including dragons, faceless men, and demons, and the representatives of each race have their own separate cards.

In addition to making fans from all over the world call their wallets unbearable, it even gave Hearthstone a certain scientific effect. After all, not everyone knows about the various races of Azeroth. What's more, Many people actually use Hearthstone card data as the criterion for judging combat power. After all, the existing division of ranks is too vague. The so-called heroes, epics, and legends have only one simple criterion for distinguishing them. In the field, even they themselves are not sure whether they can beat each other.

For example, in the Hearthstone card, Tirion Fordring's attack and health values ​​are the same as Hemet Nesingwary's, but the Paladin itself has a holy shield that can withstand an attack, so it can be determined Tirion is stronger than the dwarven legendary hunter.Fortunately, most of the similar judgments are not much different from the reality, because the similar data are determined by Isaacs himself. Combining the memory of the past life and the judgment of the present life, it is quite objective.

In short, Hearthstone cards turned out to be a similar Illustrated Handbook of Azeroth High Fighters.

This brings up another problem. With the promotion of Hearthstone, many high-level people actually regard the image as a card as a recognition of strength and fame, and there are already conflicts between each other. It is because of the difference in card data that various unexpected new contradictions have arisen.

Razuvios, the instructor who once taught Isaacs a few tricks, has never had much contact with him, a cheap student, since he returned to Stormwind City. He didn't even come to the summit before the Northern Expedition with Varian, but he sent a letter To Isaacs, expressing that he is very satisfied with the special effect of his card "double the attack on heroes"; and Muradin and Falstad even quarreled in front of Isaacs a few months ago, questioning why he also has the battle cry effect, copper The storm hammer of the bearded dwarves does not affect multiple targets like the Wildhammer dwarves, and the damage is only two points higher; Isaacs sent a message, asking him that even the leaders of the jackals and kobolds have their own cards, but why don't they noble and powerful dragons?
That's right, ever since Kristaza brought a hearthstone box when she returned to her natal home, this two-person confrontation card game has become popular among the dragon clan. For the first time, the dragons realized that besides fighting directly There are other harmless ways to enjoy the thrill of victory. They have a long life and a slow pace of life, and they have an essential need for this kind of time-killing thing.

Therefore, the current Hearthstone players include dragons, and Isaacs can't help but imagine, if the network connection can be realized, the expressions of mortal players will be when they know that they are fighting a Hearthstone battle with a dragon.

But this is a hypothesis after all. There is indeed technology to simulate network information interaction, but it is too difficult to popularize it.

Once the Hearthstone box is opened, and the person sitting opposite is a close person, the time will pass quickly, and before you know it, two hours will pass.

"Being defeated by myself, I really don't know what to say." Kristaza lay down, looking very helpless, with her fair chin resting on the table, and her long red hair spread out.

The hero representing her has been broken into pieces, which is obviously a sign of failure, and opposite her, that is, on the side of Isaacs, stands a tall red-haired girl who is only ten centimeters tall.

That's right, it's herself, the card made in her image, the virtual projection can be said to be lifelike, it is said that many youthful Hearthstone teenagers are secretly inquiring about the identity of this red dragon girl, and regard her as dream lover.

And 【Kristaza】This card was naturally designed by Isaacs himself. It consumes five mana crystals, the attack/life is 6/6, and the battle cry effect restores ten points of life to all characters.

After all, she is her real girlfriend, and her strength should be higher than other cards. Hearthstone's setting is that the heroes of both sides have only [-] health points, and it is quite impressive to recover one-third of them at once.

Christaza was quite satisfied with the special effects of "myself". Although the blessing of life is powerful, it treats everyone equally. However, Isaacs directly used a [Shadow Grasp] to convert all healing effects into damage, so The grace of life has become the reminder of death.

What's even more embarrassing is that the phrase "let the flame of life bloom" that the illusory red dragon girl called out with a cold voice when she released her ability was still dubbed by herself...

"It's not fair." Kristaza raised her head angrily, and her long red hair flicked violently. "In another round, I will use 'you' to defeat you!" Her crimson eyes A trace of fighting spirit was ignited.

Isaacs made a casual gesture, "Please." The corners of his mouth curled up.

Designing a card for yourself is a very wonderful experience. The card version of Isaacs has the following data: consumes eight mana crystals, attack/life is 7/8, and the battle cry effect is to apply [Salvation] to all other friendly followers, That is, after death, it will be resurrected with a little life.

It is a perfect fit for his performance in the Royal City Guard two years ago two years ago, but he was obviously too strong. Most Hearthstone players secretly scolded him for being shameless, and doing anything wrong just because he was the designer.

"I said, when Lordaeron's kings, princes and ministers are discussing state affairs inside, you are playing card games here?" An aggrieved voice came.

Isaacs knew who it was without looking. He had already felt the approach of the other party, and he could also sense the strong resentment from the other party. "Do you want to play a game too, my dear brother?" He turned his head and smiled, his teeth white dazzling.

"No." The 23-year-old Alsace looked resentful, "Anyway, I hardly have any free time now, so it's better to just stop thinking about it after playing here for a game."

He looked at Isaacs with sad eyes, and his mournful expression was moving, "You knew this would happen, right? You knew that being a king would not have any free time, and you would have to face all kinds of inexplicable questions raised by those ministers every day." The king has to make decisions on everything, you already knew it would be like this, right? That's why you gave me the throne!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry, I was discovered by you." Isaacs had a fake surprise on his face, which made people want to punch him in the face.

Alsace sat down directly beside him, and buried his face in his hands, "My freedom and my happiness have all left me, and I'm even gradually losing love." He was extremely pessimistic, of course, this Apparently for Isaacs.

"Love?" Isaacs was really surprised, "Didn't Father ask you to be engaged to Abbendis?"

Originally, he wanted Arthas to join his plan against Deathwing, and perform a scene with the black dragon princess of "the princes of Lordaeron turn against each other for the beauty", but considering his brother's lifelong happiness, this plan was abandoned. With Jaina's fate no longer intersecting, Alsace really likes Bridget, the energetic sunshine girl.

What's more, for the future King of Lordaeron, without the need for a diplomatic marriage, Bridget Abedis was born in a noble family but the family is not very prominent, and her personality and appearance are both top-notch. The girl who is the best choice and believes in the Holy Light is the best candidate for queen.

"But Bridget has been serving in your Heaven's Punishment Legion all these years, and I'm in the Royal City, so I don't have time to cultivate relationships at all. If this continues, it will become a purely political marriage." Alsace put down his hand suddenly, eyes Looking at Isaacs burningly, "You and Sister Red Dragon can talk about love without any scruples, but it's not fair for me to suffer like this!"

"So that's how it is." Isaacs pondered, "The Heaven's Punishment Legion has always been stationed near Stratholme, which is indeed closer to Quel'Thalas geographically, and the current patriarch of the Fengxing family, Lilas, is very interested in Breeze. Qi Qi also has a good impression, he is also my friend, you said that if he proposes to Miss Abedis, do you think I should consider the relationship between the two parties and let him go?"

Alsace's face turned green.

Seeing the appearance of the little prince, Christaza sighed leisurely. It has been so many years, and this child is still being played around by his brother.

"Forget it." Isaacs shook his head lightly, not intending to tease Alsace anymore, "I will immediately order Reinhardt to relieve Bridget from her position, and let her be her noble lady at ease...or How about transferring her back to Wangcheng to be your bodyguard?"

Alsace nodded vigorously, obviously he couldn't be more satisfied.

Isaacs smiled and rubbed his head like he did when he was a child, "Isn't there a Midsummer Party tonight? You can just relax."

The guy really looked exhausted.

Just recently assisting in handling political affairs, Alsace feels physically and mentally exhausted. God knows how much energy his father has to sit on the throne for decades. Alsace has already decided that after he gets married, he must give birth as soon as possible. A child, and then when he is 20 years old, throw him the throne.

Thinking of this, the little prince felt relieved and his resentment was swept away. He nodded. Midsummer Festival, Halloween and Winter Veil Festival are the three most important festivals of the year, and the dance at night is really worth looking forward to.

He turned to look at Kristaza, "Will my sister participate this year?" He asked, dragging Isaacs' blessing, he can call the red dragon who is dozens of times his age his sister, which is what he discovered Miss Red Dragon's favorite title.

"I won't." Christaza stood up. "After all, it's a public event. Isaacs, you should go out with that black dragon."

Leading out Deathwing is the most important thing for the current Dragon Clan. Even if she feels a little uncomfortable in her heart, she still knows the general situation.

But she gave Isaacs a warning look anyway.

It's just acting!Don't have any thoughts about that black dragon!
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In the following time, Isaacs went to greet King Terenas and Queen Leanne. At this time, night had almost fallen, which meant that the grand Midsummer Ball was about to begin.

Not only in the palace, there will be balls all over Lordaeron tonight, but the royal ball is naturally the grandest.The location of the dance party is in the courtyard where the huge flame ribbon rod is located, but it is difficult to describe it as open air. A large number of automatically floating magic candlesticks will make the courtyard brightly lit. The magic dome, so that the weather will not have any impact on the joy of the ball guests.

Under the influence of Isaacs, the royal family of Lordaeron can already be described as rich and powerful, and this expense is not a problem.

This is undoubtedly the most noble ball in Lordaeron, only the top nobles and people with great prestige can participate, even so, hundreds of invitations to the ball have been sent out.

It's really grand.

(End of this chapter)