The most terrifying dangers are the unknown ones.
Dwarves enjoy adventure, but that doesn't mean they're willing to risk their lives.
Jaina suspected that Garrosh must know something.
After all, the Orcs have controlled the Barrens for many years, and with the influence of Doras, the richest man in Kalimdor, it is very likely that they discovered the secret of the Bael Modan Digsite from the documents.
Forced by Jaina, Garrosh had no other choice but to resort to this desperate measure.
Jaina believed her analysis was reasonable and was happy to reap the benefits as soon as Garrosh found something valuable, then seize it immediately.
Garrosh knew that it wouldn't be easy to trick Jaina.
On one hand, Garrosh Faction die-hard Quilboars to Grom'gol Base Camp by airship, ordering them to attack Kingdom of Stormwind.
On the other hand, Garrosh secretly entered the Bael Modan Digsite and personally directed the excavation work.
The Lightforging Quilboar removed the wooden planks the Dwarves had used to seal the cave entrance and easily found the dark cavern.
Standing at the cave entrance, I clearly felt a sense of unease, as if there was an ancient monster inside, exuding boundless majesty.
Garrosh conjured a ball of Holy Light in his palm and tossed it far into the dark cave. Like a spark falling into the sea, the Holy Light was extinguished instantly.
"This cave is indeed strange."
Standing at the cave entrance for a short time gives one a chill down their spine, making them want to turn around and run away immediately. Some of the Quilboar's legs were already weak, and they could only stand by holding onto the wall.
Garrosh proclaimed, "Quilboar, your chance to prove your courage has come!"
A small, Quilboar was pushed in front of Garrosh by the crowd. His eyes were full of tears, and he looked so aggrieved that he was about to cry.
"Very good, you are a remarkable warrior, you will become a hero."
Garrosh ordered a rope to be tied around the waist of the dwarf Quilboar trembled as he walked into the unknown cave, looking back every few steps.
After waiting for about half an hour, Garrosh nodded, and everyone pulled the rope together.
"Aww!"
A terrifying roar came, and a powerful creature rushed out of the cave. It was almost the size of an adult Kodo, with muscular limbs, walked upright, had huge hooves, and had two horns, one large and one small, on its forehead, much like a rhinoceros.
"These are the long-extinct Rhinotaur!" shouted a Quilboar elder.
The Rhinotaur was covered in scraps of cloth, the same ones that had belonged to the short Quilboar from before, and the rope around his waist confirmed his identity.
He was delirious, his eyes were bloodshot, and he jumped around violently, rampaging through the Quilboar ranks. He was incredibly strong, and the Quilboar were no match for him, scattering in terror.
Garrosh, his face grim, directed his soldiers to pursue and intercept the Rhinotaur, but unfortunately, the Rhinotaur was far too powerful, making it virtually impossible to capture it alive.
Left with no other option, Garrosh had to order him shot.
Garrosh carefully examined the Rhinotaur's body; it was stronger than two Tauren combined, and strangely, the Power of the Holy Light had completely vanished.
"Very good!"
Garrosh nodded solemnly, as if he had everything under control; this was an act for Jaina's spies.
"The test subjects are not enough, Quilboar. The Holy Light gives you courage; do not let yourselves become a disgrace to the Holy Light."
The Quilboar once again brought out a poor wretch who was usually disliked. This Quilboar was stronger than the previous ones, but unfortunately, he was cowardly and couldn't help but shed tears when he thought about his Destiny.
"Look, our warrior has shed tears of joy." Garrosh patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid, the Holy Light will protect you."
The group tied a rope around the cowardly Quilboar's waist and gave him a Scrying Gem to record their observations in the cave.
Shortly after the cowardly Quilboar entered the cave, the group pulled on the rope again. The rope was taut, and despite their best efforts, it wouldn't budge.
Bang! Bang!
The rope could finally be pulled, and a series of heavy footsteps sounded. From the dark cave, an incredibly tall figure emerged.
This is a terrifying creature with enormous fangs, strong limbs like palace pillars, and two powerful arms on its upper body.
"Magnataur!" exclaimed a Lightforging Quilboar.
The Magnataur let out a deafening roar and charged in one direction. The crowd could not stop him and scattered, watching helplessly as he fled.
Fortunately, the Magnataur ran so fast that the Scrying Gem fell to the ground, Garrosh quickly picked up.
The gems revealed the cave's interior. As the cowardly Quilboar entered, the dark cave was suddenly illuminated, its walls covered with multicolored gems emitting a faint, eerie glow.
The cowardly Quilboar touched a purple gem and was immediately immobilized. The gem emitted a beam of light, and the cowardly Quilboar transformed into a powerful Mammoth at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Garrosh, feigning complete control, chuckled and asked, "Do you know what these gems are?"
Everyone shook their heads, indicating they didn't know. Garrosh said mysteriously, "These gems are Life Crystals left behind by the Elune. They possess terrifying life energy and can alter the form of living beings. However, if you absorb the energy too quickly, you will become as violent and lose your mind as they are."
A Quilboar elder asked, "Warchief, how should we use these gems?"
Garrosh squinted and blurted out, "There are seven colored gems in the cave. Only by absorbing all their energy can one maintain sanity. I warn you, do not attempt this. Only a specific method can enter the cave and retrieve the seven colored gems."
Jaina quickly obtained information that the mysterious Life Crystal had successfully piqued her interest.
"Garrosh, that idiot, thought he could fool me." Jaina's lips curled into a slight smile. "The Life Crystal only works on flesh and blood creatures. It's perfectly fine on Elemental. As for absorbing seven colored gems, humph, I don't believe your nonsense."
Jaina was confident that once she obtained the gem from the cave and studied it carefully, she would be able to find a solution.
At night, Jaina sneaked into the Bael Modan Digsite and sent two Water Elementals into the cave to steal the seven-colored Life Crystals.
The two Water Elementals had a close relationship with Jaina and were able to share vision of her. Surprisingly, when the Water Elementals entered the cave, their connection with Jaina disappeared.
Jaina's expression shifted slightly; she decided to go in and take a look herself.
Her confidence stemmed from Holy Light magic; she was certain that even if she encountered danger, she could escape the cave with the help of an indestructible Divine Shield.
Jaina, clutching a Hearthstone, cautiously stepped into the cave.
Upon entering the cave, I felt pressure surging from all directions, as if my body was about to be crushed, as if I were in the deep sea.
The Holy Light flashed, though it was immediately extinguished, it was enough for Jaina to see the entire cave clearly.
There were no seven-colored Magic Gems, only a wisp of gray mist floating in the center of the cave.
Jaina's heart skipped a beat; she'd been tricked. Garrosh's Scrying Gem hadn't captured the scene here.
A slightly hoarse voice came from within the mist:
"I've been hiding here, but I've still been found. Outsider, you have a familiar scent on you."
Jaina had a bad feeling. She turned around abruptly, and the entrance had vanished.