Rumbold had a lot to say, starting with Orion's temperament. Through endless details—character, spirit, upbringing, combat style, and ability to handle stress—he painted a lively and vivid picture of Orion for Arthas.
"Anything else?"
Arthas's calm voice broke the silence. Rumbold paused in thought for a moment, then shook his head, saying nothing.
"Alright then. Go guard the central area. When the big battle starts, keep an eye out for a good opportunity to make a move—make sure you protect the magic array!"
"Understood!"
Once Rumbold left, Arthas's expression lit up with delight—despite being a skeleton whose face gave no visible clues.
Yet there was no denying his joy.
"Let's wait a bit longer. If he can grow into an arch lord, he'll truly become a valuable asset to our alliance!"
Meanwhile, Leonidas bounced along and led Orion into the depths of the underground.
