"Arthas, take a break. Tomorrow, head to Solliden Farmstead for support. We cannot let Naga destroy the farm. I will send a legion of ten thousand troops for you to command,"
Terenas said with enthusiasm. "Now, go back and rest well, everyone. Let's discuss the details of deploying the troops." What was coming next would require the other lords to pay a hefty price! Terenas was not going to dip into his own pockets. He had mastered these political maneuvers and was well aware that if others did not cooperate, they should expect to face consequences.
It was possible that bandits might launch surprise attacks on uncooperative lords, and there was also the risk of goods being looted, making it impossible to conduct business. His legs being healed had reignited some of his ambition. Whether Terenas was healthy or not was of no concern to Arthas; it was good enough considering it was his final thank you for raising him.
As for Kalimdor's territories, he would never allow anyone to meddle, not even his new life's father, Terenas! After arranging accommodations for the five dragon envoys, Arthas returned to the study with a frown, organizing the information.
The Naga had already begun their attacks for several days; fighting outside of water wasn't difficult for Naga, but it couldn't last long, or their scales would crack from drying out. This was also the reason they hadn't taken over the farm, but they had already destroyed many fields. If this continued, there would definitely be a severe grain shortage this year.
With food scarcity, merchants would take the chance to hoard supplies. Civilians unable to get food would either sell themselves into slavery or become refugees and turn into bandits, posing a threat to the region; none of these were good outcomes. Moreover, the relationships among the nobles were intricate; if one isn't careful while tackling the tiger, they might find that their own family is the biggest target, which would be ironic.
Knock, knock, knock! A knock sounded from the door, and without looking up, Arthas said, "Come in."
A fragrant breeze swept in, and when he looked up, it was his mother, Queen Lianne, and his sister, Princess Calia! "Mom, sister, what brings you here?" Arthas was somewhat surprised and got up to prepare tea.
Queen Lianne embraced Arthas tightly, tears in her eyes as she cried, "You're safe, you're safe, that's great! Arthas, please don't go to the battlefield anymore. I worry too much about you!"
Calia also came over with tearful eyes to hold Arthas. After that confession, her feelings for Arthas had transformed from sisterly love to a somewhat ambiguous warmth.
Breathing in the faint scent of her perfume, Arthas's agitated thoughts slowly eased as he embraced his mother's soft waist. Unexpectedly, he felt arousal between his legs, pressing against the soft area between his mother's thighs.
"Mom, sister, I'm fine, I'm alright. I've also obtained something good; this is our secret, don't tell anyone."
"Hmm, what good thing?" Queen Lianne poked her son's forehead, feeling both amused and exasperated. She was not a little girl; as a mature woman, she naturally understood what was pressing against her intimate area.
It was her son's penis! Her biological son's penis pressing against her private parts made her feel both embarrassed and pleased, she was not angry. In the past, Arthas would be very close to her. They would go to hot springs together when he was young, and he would cling to her and suckle at her breast, but after he turned ten, she no longer allowed him to do so; it was not appropriate. Incest in the royal family was not good, and she also didn't want to harm her son.
She wanted her son to be close to her but did not wish for him to be a mama's boy, as that would ruin him and make it difficult for him to be a king. So, she was conflicted; wanting closeness while not wanting to hinder her son.
"It's a blessing of eternal life and eternal youth!" Arthas tightened his embrace around his mother and sister. "This is a gift I received after saving the Red Dragon Queen at great personal risk; there are only two opportunities, and I plan to use them on both of you. You are the people I love the most, and you were the first ones I thought of. Mom, Calia, I love you both!" Arthas gently kissed his sister and mother on the lips and took out the life blessing orb before they could scold him.
Alexstrasza had given him five in total; one was used on Aurelia as a gift to win her over and to build a foundation for the ambitions surrounding the Windrunners and the mother-in-law. This would take time and couldn't be rushed.
"What! No, you should use it!" Queen Lianne didn't even care that her son had kissed her; she refused to use it, wanting to leave the chance of survival for her son. That is true maternal love. A love so profound that, if she were an ordinary woman, she would have eagerly accepted it; after all, this was eternal life! But she didn't. Instead, she thought about leaving it for her son, simply because of their particularly close relationship. They had seen each other every day, and during this time apart, she felt an extra longing.
Both mother and daughter were set to decline; neither wanted to use it as their bond was better than many other mothers and daughters. Queen Lianne valued familial ties and also enjoyed being a good mother. Terenas had a few lovers and didn't share a bed with her. Their marriage was a political alliance between Kul Tiras and Lordaeron, fulfilling mutual needs. Queen Lianne's virtue also pleased Terenas greatly; men are like that, they can have lovers but do not allow their wives to do the same, unless they are fond of wearing the green hat. Looking at his beautiful, mature mother and his blossoming sister, Arthas's desires surged once more. He forcefully caught both women, his erect member rubbing against his mother's womanhood.
"I still have a chance; I'm cooperating with the Dragon Legion. As long as I complete their tasks, I can also obtain the blessing of eternal life. It may be challenging, but I have confidence. My wish is for our family to be happy and safe. Mom, sister, I also need your help, and Auntie too!" Remembering his Auntie's curvaceous body, Arthas's desire grew painfully hard, even making Queen Lianne breathe a little quicker, as he pressed against her.
If such hardness were to enter her, it would surely bring ecstasy! Thinking of this, Queen Lianne couldn't help but tighten her legs; she felt a long-lost wetness return, a desire spreading through her body. Her feelings for her son gradually began to change, intertwining a sense of desire and love with familial affection.