Times have changed!
Rhonin had to admit that Thrall was absolutely right.
During the last campaign against the Ahn'Qiraj Empire, the various races of Azeroth donated money and supplies to save the world, leaving many families on the verge of bankruptcy and even causing separation of wives and children.
Now, even if they deceive people again in the name of Ulduar, and even if they do it in the name of the Savior Thrall, no matter how convincing they sound, it will be difficult to get people to part with enough money.
After all, the cut chives haven't grown back yet.
Rhonin looked troubled, unable to think of a good solution, and could only smile wryly:
"Please enlighten me Savior Thrall."
Thrall's face was sinister and vicious as he said menacingly:
"Saurfang wanted their wealth, but this time we want their flesh and blood. I want to make Ulduar a natural meat bank for the Orcs, providing Orcs with a continuous supply of rations."
Rhonin was startled.
He seemed to see countless righteous people of Azeroth who, in order to save the world, bravely charged into Ulduar, only to become food for the Orcs, torn apart and eaten alive.
If that's the case, Dalaran will become the most shameless accomplice.
Thrall noticed Rhonin's hesitation and asked ruthlessly:
"Rhonin, do you want to refuse this kind offer?"
Rhonin answered nervously, "I wouldn't dare!"
Thrall chuckled coldly, then pondered for a moment:
"This plan concerns the Horde's future food supplies. Only when the Orcs are well-fed will they have the strength to save Azeroth. We must involve the Alliance to attract more adventurers. I've heard that the Explorers' League in Ironforge has a good reputation for excavating ancient ruins. Is there any way to get them to join our plan?"
"Dwarves are all greedy," Rhonin said helplessly.
Thrall nodded:
"Alright, we promise that all loot obtained in Ulduar will belong to the Explorers' League. We Orcs will only take the adventurers' flesh, armor, weapons, and personal belongings; the rest will belong to Dalaran."
A bitter feeling welled up in Rhonin's heart. What was left? Bones and soul? Perhaps even that was gone; the Forsaken would have to take it all.
Dalaran became the greatest villain, his hands stained with the blood of the innocent, yet he gained nothing, but dared not disobey the will of the Savior Thrall.
Thrall patted Rhonin on the shoulder:
"Rhonin, I have high hopes for you. In the name of Dalaran, you rallied adventurers to launch an attack on Ulduar. I bet they won't even make it through the main gate before being wiped out. A bunch of overconfident fools. Let them pay the price for their greed."
From that day on, with no other choice, Rhonin devoted himself wholeheartedly to the great cause of attacking Ulduar, and achieved unexpected results.
This is Flesh Deception that history refuses to record. Ulduar was awash in blood as countless adventurers became Orcs rations under the Horde's methodical slaughter.
The horrific Flesh Deception only ended when Rhonin fell in Theramore, with over a million adventurers of various races dying in Ulduar, their existence forgotten.
In this chilling and shocking deception, the Orcs and the Forsaken emerged as the biggest winners. The Orcs gained a replenishment of military rations, Forsaken reaped countless bones and souls, continuously replenishing their forces.
Although Savior, Garrosh, and Saurfang the Great never entered Ulduar, they all became great heroes and left their mark on history. Thrall even achieved the glory of killing Yogg-Saron with a single punch, accomplishing a feat Thrall even the Titans were powerless to achieve.
After finishing his discussion with Rhonin, Thrall's expression turned serious:
"I received an oracle from Elune. The Scourge is currently weakened and vulnerable, making this the perfect time to annihilate them. However, before engaging the Scourge in full combat, we must first eliminate the Betrayer of the Alliance and the Horde: the Fordragon Legion."
Rhonin scratched his head and said uneasily:
"The Horde's army in Northrend has been completely wiped out by the Scourge. Apart from the 30,000 Alliance at Valiance Keep, what can they use to attack the Fordragon Legion?"
Although the Fordragon Legion is small in number, its main force consists of Stormwind City Royal Guards, mostly experienced Veterans, well-equipped, and highly trained—the elite of the elite.
Although the 30,000 soldiers of Valiance Keep had a numerical advantage, their morale was extremely low after nearly becoming Garrosh's food supply a few days ago, making it impossible for them to defeat the Fordragon Legion.
Thrall exclaimed confidently, "Fifty thousand Orcs soldiers are already fully prepared at the Caverns of Time. The Emissary informed King Varian that twenty thousand troops have been mobilized from the various Alliance races. The Alliance and Horde together have a total army of one hundred thousand, which will crush the Fordragon Legion and the Scourge."
Rhonin had long known that the Caverns of Time were the Orcs' source of manpower. Seeing the Orcs' overwhelming strength, Rhonin had no choice but to compromise, whispering a promise:
"Dalaran will fully cooperate."
Looking towards the Caverns of Time, a shadow fell over Thrall's face.
The Caverns of Time.
Fifty thousand elite Orcs soldiers emerged from the Blood of Time, gazing blankly at this new era.
Under the command of the Bronze Dragonflight, the Orcs soldiers stood in neat rows, awaiting selection by the Orcs generals.
Vol'jin, Eitrigg, Garrosh, Dranosh, representing the three factions of the Orcs respectively, were already waiting on the sidelines.
Garrosh was beaming with pride, Dranosh was brimming with confidence, Vol'jin and Eitrigg frowned, looking utterly distressed.
Military provisions have always been a major concern for Thrall, and even with Tirion Fordring's Argent Crusade, they are far from sufficient.
Garrosh was the first to make his selection. Backed by Doras, the richest man in Kalimdor, Garrosh, with his vast wealth and ample supplies, chose 30,000 of his most elite soldiers.
Then Dranosh stepped in, and, based on his capabilities, chose the remaining 20,000 soldiers.
Vol'jin and Eitrigg were left with fewer than two hundred soldiers.
Vol'jin looked distressed, suffering from insufficient supplies and having no choice but to accept the situation.
Garrosh, smug and arrogant, deliberately said to Vol'jin:
"People say that it's not about the quantity of an army, but its quality. Thrall, the Savior Thrall, is powerful and a master strategist. With Tirion Fordring Argent Crusade leading the Argent Crusade, they are brave and invincible. Two hundred Orcs soldiers are enough to make a name for themselves in history."
Compared to the infighting among the Horde, with the help of the Peace Dove, King Varian Kingdom of Stormwind held absolute power and his word was law.
After receiving the Moon Goddess's order, Varian issued a firm command to mobilize 20,000 troops. At this time, the Kingdom of Stormwind had very few troops left, and there was no other way but to conscript farmers.
Elwynn Forest was the first to suffer, as the Peace Dove conscripted farmers on a large scale.
Because it was closest to Stormwind City, and seeing several Alliance armies sailing into Northrend but never returning, anyone could tell something was wrong.
The Kingdom of Stormwind are known for their fierce and untamed nature. Farmers unwilling to die in Northrend were forced to become thieves, Elwynn Forest was filled with rebellious peasants. Nobles dared not venture out during the day, remaining trembling in fear within Stormwind City.
Even so, the forced conscription of farmers still had an effect. In order to raise 20,000 soldiers, the Peace Dove came up with a brilliant idea and, for the first time ever, conscripted a large number of female soldiers.
Throughout the history of Kingdom of Stormwind, even during the Orcs invasion, the fall of Stormwind City, and the unprecedented hardship of the kingdom's destruction, no female soldiers ever went to the Battlefield.
With the 20,000 farmers recruited and the 30,000 soldiers at Valiance Keep, the Alliance has now mustered a total of 50,000 soldiers.
King Varian disregarded the bankruptcy of countless families and forcibly launched the Northrend War.