"Finally, I've met you, Gale!"
Queen Azshara happily descended the steps, carefully scrutinizing Gale. "I didn't expect you to be so young, yet so talented. If you had been born earlier, perhaps you would be sitting on this throne."
Gale's heart sank. He didn't quite understand Azshara's meaning. However, he noticed the Royal Mages around him looking at him unkindly, so he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. Although I have some talent, how can I compare to you? Even the seniors in this hall are beyond my reach."
The Royal Mages' expressions softened upon hearing the flattery.
Azshara, however, shook her head slightly. "You are different from them. While they possess strength, when it comes to intelligence and wisdom, they are far inferior to you."
Gale's expression changed slightly, about to explain.
Azshara raised her hand. "In just a few months, you designed three epic weapons, and all of them can be mass-produced. This ability is clearly something they don't possess, and it is this ability that I value in you."
What does she mean?
Gale frowned slightly, not understanding what Azshara wanted to do.
Azshara walked past Gale, came to the palace railing, and looked down at the Well of Eternity.
"The Kaldorei possess the most brilliant treasures in this world, and countless Titan artifacts. However, we have never possessed our own treasures, which is a cultural deficiency for us."
Gale followed her, and although he worried about excessive Arcane Energy inhalation, he couldn't help but twitch his nostrils and take a deep breath.
"Therefore, I want to create an artifact that belongs to the Kaldorei themselves."
Upon hearing this, Gale instantly perked up. If you're talking about this, then I'm not sleepy anymore!
Azshara turned and looked at Gale. "I hope you can join this work."
Join? Gale was a little disappointed. Wasn't it to lead?
Azshara seemed to read his mind. "This work is still in the design blueprint stage. If your design plan is better, I will let you preside over the crafting process."
Gale: "I don't care whether I preside over this work. I'm more interested in knowing what your requirements are."
Azshara gestured to Savis, then walked back to her throne.
Savis quickly walked over. "The Royal Mages believe that a crown should be crafted to display Your Majesty's authority."
The Royal Mages believe? Gale almost laughed out loud. Isn't this Azshara's own demand?
A crown? Gale instantly thought of an item from League of Legends—the broken queen's crown.
"Are there any specific requirements for the crown?"
"Currently, there is only one requirement, and that is that it must match Your Majesty's beauty." Savis stared at Gale. "We have already designed hundreds of styles, but they all pale in comparison to Your Majesty's beauty."
Gale looked at Azshara, a strange smile appearing in his heart. The entire Kaldorei Empire praised Azshara's beauty, and Azshara herself firmly believed it. But in Gale's opinion, Azshara could only be considered a beauty among the Kaldorei, definitely not an unparalleled beauty.
Her white hair didn't complement her purple skin, and with her long face, wearing a crown would look very strange. Therefore, her crown definitely shouldn't be worn on top of her head, but rather designed like in the game, worn on her forehead, playing "Mei Chaofeng" is the correct solution.
It's no wonder Gale thought of the broken queen's crown; Azshara was simply suited to wear such a crown!
"Is that so? It seems quite simple!" Gale said with a faint smile.
Savis looked at him mockingly. "Simple? I really want to see what kind of crown you design."
Gale said, "I will send the sample as soon as possible."
Bowing to Azshara, Gale left the palace.
It seems I must stay in Sin'dorei for a while. Designing the broken queen's crown will take some time. After all, this is a crown, and it needs to match Azshara's facial features. If Gale hadn't already had a general plan, who knows how long it might have taken!
Next, Gale drew sketches every day. When he lacked inspiration, he exercised. He passively absorbed a large amount of Arcane Energy every day, all used to transform his body.
A few days later, Gale's physical fitness was already comparable to that of an ordinary soldier.
The broken queen's crown was also finalized.
Of course, the name couldn't be that, so it was changed to azshara's crown.
After the sample was manufactured, he once again came to Azshara's palace.
When Savis saw the unremarkable sample in Gale's hand, which looked much like a hairband, he immediately sneered, "Is this your sample? Genius, do you really think such a sample can highlight Your Majesty's beauty?"
Azshara was also a bit disappointed; the sample in Gale's hand could be said to have no highlights at all.
The Royal Mages also looked at Gale with disdain. Even if you're being perfunctory, don't make it so obvious!
Gale said faintly, "Your Majesty possesses beauty that can topple cities and nations. Even the most ornate crown would pale in comparison when worn on her head. The greatest feature of the crown I designed is to minimize obstruction of Your Majesty's beauty."
"Oh?" Azshara became interested. She walked down, took the sample, and asked, "How do I wear this?"
Gale gestured to his forehead, and after Azshara put it on, she miraculously looked better.
The Royal Mages were dumbfounded. This unremarkable crown actually had such an effect?
How could this be?
Azshara already knew the answer from the Mages' expressions. She eagerly beckoned to her maid, Vaschi. Vaschi, holding a mirror, quickly walked to Azshara. Azshara looked at herself in the mirror, captivated by her own beauty.
Gale lowered his head, afraid Azshara would say, "Mirror, mirror, who is the fairest of them all?"
Soon, Azshara came to her senses.
"Excellent, Gale, you truly did not disappoint me. This task will be entrusted to you. Tell Savis what you need, and he will provide you with all assistance."
Although Savis was very displeased, he still said, "Your will is my direction!"
"Come with me!"
The two left the palace, and only then did Savis ask, "How did you come up with this idea?"
"What idea?" Gale feigned ignorance. Azshara had a long face, and the broken queen's crown covered her forehead, concealing this flaw, making her naturally look better.
Savis obviously knew this, but he couldn't say it directly. Gale wasn't stupid either; if Savis couldn't say it directly, he certainly couldn't say anything. At this point, feigning ignorance was the best answer.
As expected, Savis gave Gale a deep look and didn't press further.
Soon, they arrived at Azshara's treasury. "You can use all the materials here."
Gale was very satisfied with Azshara's generosity, but he wasn't in a hurry to choose materials. Instead, he asked, "Can you tell me the specific requirements for the crown now?"
Savis smiled: "Since we are crafting an artifact, the more powerful, the better."
"Is that all?"