As the most trusted disciple and successor of Imperator Mar'gok, Cho'gall's mage tower was even taller and more imposing, far surpassing Khadgar's mage tower.
Velen was no stranger to Cho'gall; he had long heard of Cho'gall's deeds in the Parallel Worlds, that he was Gul'dan's apprentice, the founder of the Twilight's Hammer, and a servant of the Old Gods C'Thun.
A crazed Ogre Mage relentlessly pursues power.
Upon meeting Cho'gall in this Timeline, Velen felt that perhaps historical records were incorrect, and there were some unknown misunderstandings.
For example, how could Cho'gall Ogre Mage, have become Gul'dan's apprentice?
Either Cho'gall is using Gul'dan's reputation to swindle and deceive, or Gul'dan is trying to glorify himself.
"Prophet Velen, if His Imperator Mar'gok knew you were still alive, he would be very pleased. Draenei have a very long lifespan, and we Ogres possess a terrible Puppet Spell. His Imperator would be very willing to turn you into Dark Puppets, so that your soul will be tormented forever and serve the Ogre Empire."
Cho'gall's two heads shook together, their faces contorted in a menacing manner as they eyed Velen with ill intent.
Velen stammered, "I don't understand. Draenei and Ogres are friends."
Cho'gall slammed his hand on the table:
"Friends? You and the Orcs are friends. You freed our slaves, starved countless Ogres, and their souls keep pleading with me."
Velen trembled with fear and could not speak. Aman'Thul, standing beside him, spoke for Velen:
"The Draenei have done wrong, and we're here to make amends. Velen is willing to hand over all the Orcs to the Ogres."
Cho'gall chuckled coldly, "Velen, you've lost everything. What right do you have to negotiate with us Ogres?"
Aman'Thul was so clever; he used the tiger's power to his advantage:
"Has Your Excellency forgotten Tempest Keep? Archbishop Yrel is Velen's most loyal disciple, and out of caution against the Burning Legion, we do not wish to activate Tempest Keep for the time being."
Cho'gall's two heads hesitated, unsure of the relationship between Velen and Yrel, before Aman'Thul continued:
"The Holy Light tested the Orcs, but unfortunately they disappointed it. I've heard that the Ogres are also researching the Holy Light. If the Ogres could replace the Draenei in managing the Orcs and continue to use them as slaves, the Holy Light would be very pleased. Imperator Mar'gok is a wise man; he knows that the future of Draenor will be the Age of Holy Light."
Cho'gall was gradually persuaded, his two heads bobbing together as he stretched out his hand and said:
"So what about me? What can I get?"
Velen took out a dull Naaru Shard from his robes; this was something he had agreed upon with Aman'Thul long ago.
"This is a Naaru Shard, my old friend K'ure."
Velen secretly rejoiced that a Naaru had bribed both Khadgar and Cho'gall.
Cho'gall was immediately drawn to the Naaru Shard, making no attempt to conceal the greed in his eyes, but this was clearly not enough to satisfy him.
"Velen, merging with a Naaru nearing the end of its life—I understand the danger involved, so this isn't enough. You should know what I want most."
This time it was Aman'Thul's turn to be confused, and Velen also looked at Cho'gall with astonishment and bewilderment.
"Don't play dumb. I asked you before, but you refused. Have you forgotten?"
Velen lowered his head and thought for a long time before suddenly realizing what he meant, and hesitantly said:
"That's impossible. I can't give her to you. You can forget about getting her."
Cho'gall's four eyes gleamed. "Gul'dan used her to bribe you, but now Gul'dan is missing, and Velen in this Timeline is dead. Only you know her whereabouts. Velen, don't be greedy. I know there's another one in your Timeline. Perhaps you prefer the young and beautiful; you can give me the older one."
Aman'Thul stared at Velen in surprise, already guessing who the woman was, but never imagining she had anything to do with Velen.
Velen whispered, "You know I can't return to Azeroth. She's my only solace, my dearest love."
Cho'gall slammed his fist on the table in anger, and both heads shouted in unison:
"I am her true love. She grew up in Highmaul, the sole survivor of a terrible magical experiment, and I fell in love with her from that moment on. She wanted to leave Highmaul to find her origins, and I secretly let her go. I heard she was controlled by Gul'dan, and my heart is breaking. Velen, I cannot lose her no matter what!"
Aman'Thul finally understood.
Cho'gall's true love is the Half-Orcs Garona, but Garona's background is different in the two Timelines.
In this Timeline, due to Velen's unexpected death, the Draenei were spared the Orcs massacre, Maraad's sister avoided being violated and gave birth to Garona.
Cho'gall very cunning; the information about Garona's background may not be true, but it can confirm the relationship between Velen and Garona.
Seeing that Cho'gall was very insistent, Aman'Thul whispered in Velen's ear:
"Prophet, some price must be paid for the great cause of Holy Light; why concern yourself with personal feelings?"
Velen said painfully, "Do you know how beautiful she is? Her outstanding charm and noble bearing have deeply attracted me. Damn it, Cho'gall, can we change the terms if you like Draenei women?"
"Impossible!" Cho'gall roared furiously, "I don't want anyone but Garona; she's irreplaceable in my heart."
After hesitating for a long time, Velen, tears streaming down his face, took out a piece of paper and quickly wrote down an address:
"You've won, Cho'gall. This is her residence. I hope you'll treat her well. I don't want to hear of her suffering."
"I will, she is our beloved." Cho'gall grinned. "You're clever, Velen. If you hadn't found me beforehand, you would have been turned into Dark Puppets. I'll put in a good word for you with the Imperator, at least ensuring you leave Highmaul alive."
The two ended their negotiations, Velen, looking utterly dejected, staggered and barely knew how he left Cho'gall's mage tower.
Khadgar stopped spying on Cho'gall, clasped his hands together, and fell into thought.
Velen sold Naaru K'ure to two companies, which was exactly what Khadgar had anticipated; his introduction of Cho'gall was precisely what he hoped Velen would do.
Naaru K'ure has been forgotten for centuries. There must be dangers hidden within the sacred mountain of Woshu Valley. Only Cho'gall has the ability to gather the power of Highmaul and find K'ure.
Khadgar, which was both deliberate and cunning, gave him a very high chance of winning.
"I am very interested in how Velen impressed His Imperator Mar'gok."
Khadgar got up and headed to the Imperator's palace. He deliberately waited at the entrance for a while and saw Cho'gall striding over. The two smiled at each other and went together to see Imperator Mar'gok.
The following evening, before the court ball, Velen successfully received an invitation from His Imperator Mar'gok.
Upon entering the Imperator's palace, Velen and Aman'Thul showed no interest in the ball. After waiting for it to end, Imperator Mar'gok invited them to visit the exhibition hall.