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A large gunship touched down and it's ramp lowered and from within it came out King Llane Wrynn, Anduin Lothar and Bolvar Fordragon all three in their respective power armour flanked by Royal Guards.
"How could something like this have happened!? a warherd shouldn't have made it this close!" Bolvar said in a enraged tone as he looked at the bloody battlefield.
The fact that it was within his own domain was already a oversight and one that he intended to investigate thoroughly.
"Situations happen Bolvar, let's just be thankful that this warherd was stopped before it could go through the area and rampage in the region"
Anduin reassured the livid Duke as he looked around as their forces killed the rest of the Beastkin army in droves as he ordered a part of them to follow the retreating Beastkin trails as well.
Hopefully it will give them more insight on how they were able to get within populated territory without alerting the ruling authorities.
Llane on the other hand was looking around until he finally caught sight of Alastor and quickly ran towards him followed by Bolvar and Anduin.
He froze for a bit seeing the amount of blood on his son's body but sighed in relief when he saw how a vast majority of it wasn't his own.
Alastor in turn gave them a wry smile as he realized the state of dress he was in, covered in the blood of Beasts looking less like a Beast and more like a savage.
While Alleria watched slightly amused seeing him go from indomitable warrior to awkward young man.
"My boy by the light I'm glad to see you well.....less so about what your mother will say regarding this"
Ultimately it WAS Llane who gave permission to Alastor to come to the frontier area but in his defence the last thing he expected was for his son to lead a defence against a Beastkin Warherd.
Sadly for him Taria Wrynn might let Alastor off since he was her favourite being the "youngest" in the family but her husband.....not so much.
Anduin shook his head amused as he gave his student a nod but then looked at the elf beside him.
"Lady Windrunner thank you for assisting Prince Alastor but pardon my rudeness it's a surprise to see you here beside our prince"
"Coincidence really, as you may have heard I have been on travels lately and intended to journey near the border of the Stranglethorn Vale before turning back up north and let's say I ran into Alastor here and decided to provide what aid I could to him"
Anduin and Llane accepted the reasoning and it wasn't like Stormwind had a bad relationship with Quel'thalas much less the famous Windrunner family.
"By the Light! Lad did you kill this monster!" Bolvar called out shocked as he was looking at the headless Khornate Doombull.
Alastor nodded with a bit of pride. "I did, surprisingly it was stronger than I expected but I ultimately prevailed"
"Light damn it boy! you have any idea how many strong Knights and warriors a Beast of this calibre would kill? What you have done is feat worthy of being called a Hero."
Alastor was a bit embarrassed with the praise but he was now able to take it in stride, as the four men and one elf went inside the town.
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With the necessary fortifications done and forces sent to sweep the surrounding area for resistance, Llane, Bolvar, Anduin and Alastor sat in the former Viscount's solar who Llane had judged guilty and Anduin had beheaded no long ago.
In the meantime Llane, Bolvar and Anduin had gotten a full account of the recent events from the local soldiers and Alyn.
From Alastor's arrival with his Royal Guards, removing Lucius Quilton from power, executing Louis Quilton on attempted rape and other crimes, decisive evacuation of the surrounding area, scouting the Beastkin forces with Alleria upto the current battle.
To say they were impressed was a understatement, Alastor had effectively repelled a enemy army led by a very dangerous Beastlord while being severely outnumbered.
Having less than two thousand men under his command until the arrival of reinforcements despite that.
His own forces sustained at most a couple dozen casualties not to mention the news they got about how Alastor had slayed more than a thousand Beastkin himself and even slayed the Beastlord.
"My prince I owe you a great debt" Bolvar bowed his head in respect to Alastor.
"If not for you repelling the Warherd they would not only have slaughtered through the town and villages but would have spread in different directions in the region as well before a dedicated force could be gathered in time"
"Know that if you need anything done in the future the House of Fordragon will gladly assist you in your endeavours"
Bolvar was being very sincere in what he said, he knew if such a event happened it would have shamed his family not to mention the countless lives that would have been lost and ruined cause of such an event was something a Paladin like him could not allow.
Alastor only gave him a smile in return.
"Then I shall gladly accept your will and gratitude Duke Fordragon but do presume it as a debt, as a Wrynn it's my duty to defend my people regardless of who they are or the station they hold"
Llane smiled in pride and patted Alastor on the back. "That's my boy!"
"It's not the only thing that needs to be done though" Anduin also smiled at his student and surrogate son as he got up from his chair and grabbed the hilt of his sword, Quel'Zaram.
"Prince Alastor...Kneel"
Alastor's eyes widened as he realized what was happening. "Really!?"
"It was long overdue, I deliberately held back and increased the threshold in regards to your abilities but it's no longer the case" Anduin drew his legendary sword Quel'Zaram.
"Whether it's skill, knowledge and tactics you have already mastered it but even more so it's your actions that have distinguished you"
"Protecting a maiden and her people from injustice with no thought of reward to bravely facing adversity against overwhelming odds to do your duty you have proved yourself more than worthy of respect of the highest order"
"Some people are born worthy of greatness others earn it through sheer grit and determination but few are like you knowing you were born for greatness yet still striving to earn the right to wield it"
Alastor kneeled in front of Anduin as Llane and Bolvar quietly watched the ceremony.
"Alastor Wrynn of Stormwind!"
"Do you swear to continue protecting those under your charge even the weak and innocent, to continue being an example of Honour for those that look up at you and hold your blade firm against all those who wish to propagate the Evil that is always upon us"
Alastor's reply was clear and resolute. "I do. By the grace of the Holy Light and In my Honour as one who bears the name of Wrynn. I swear to always uphold Honour and continue in my duties not only as a Prince but as a human being"
Anduin put the tip of his blade on Alastor's shoulder and then the next before solemnly holding the blade straight.
"Then it is with great pride that in my authority as Knight Champion of Stormwind to bestow upon you the title of Knight and Guardian. Rise! Sir Alastor Wrynn, Proud Knight of Stormwind"
Alastor stood formally recognized as a Knight by none other than the greatest knight of Azeroth and his mentor as he saw the look of pride in his eyes as well.
"I'm proud of you Lad"
Llane put his hand on Alastor's shoulder and as he smiled at him. "You deserve this and I already said it many times but I'm proud of you son"
"Congratulations on being the youngest Knight in Azeorth's history my prince" Bolvar nodded in respect at him.
Alastor felt a surge of pride and happiness.
"Now lets us be off to Westfall, this is a significant victory and it must be celebrated so there will be a great feast in Westfall to commemorate it, your central part in it as well and now it can also signify as a celebration for your Knighthood as well"
Alastor and the others nodded at Llane's words and followed him out.
"Father....about Alleria"
"You can invite her as a guest of honour, she did help you out in the battle and so must be treated with due respect as well"
"Thank you father"
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