Nazgrel led the Horde to another great victory, annihilating five million Fel Orcs, capturing three important outposts, and cutting off the supply line from Zangarmarsh to Hellfire Citadel.
This victory was of great strategic significance to Hellfire Peninsula and even the entire Outland, Thrall called a turning point in the war for Outland.
When the news arrived, Azeroth was once again in an uproar, causing a sensation, and the people of the Horde sang the praises of Nazgrel.
It is said that the adventurers who participated in this battle received generous rewards. Of course, casualties were inevitable. Under the leadership of the valiant Nazgrel, a total of thirty-nine adventurers were killed and two hundred and seventy were wounded. The great Savior Thrall deeply mourned the fallen, provided generous compensation, and visited the wounded.
Taking this opportunity, Thrall once again delivered an important speech in Orgrimmar, calling on Horde adventurers to unite and fight to save Outland.
When the news arrived, countless Horde adventurers were moved to tears and filled with excitement, rushing from all over Azeroth to Orgrimmar to eagerly sign up for the battle.
In less than seven days, more than 50,000 adventurers had passed the selection process and arrived in Thrallmar.
The three watchtowers were quickly captured by the Alliance, but Nazgrel was in no hurry; he was brewing a grand plan.
Kargath was in a hurry after speaking with Magtheridon.
Hellfire Citadel lost its Fountain of Living Water, and Vashj of Zangarmarsh generously opened a Portal, bringing in the water from Coilfang Reservoir.
However, it's unpleasant to feel like your Destiny is in someone else's hands.
If the Pit Lord Magtheridon were to gain his freedom, Kargath would have the leverage to challenge Illidan.
After much deliberation, Kargath decided to try to cooperate further with the Horde.
Before Kargath could make a move, Nazgrel, having tasted success, arrived first.
Kargath was very unhappy and complained, "You have become a great hero of the Horde, a champion of Azeroth, while I have been criticized by Lord Illidan for losing the Fountain of Living Water."
Nazgrel smiled slightly, "I've come to make amends to you; I have a new plan."
Kargath said coldly, "What, you want to attack Honor Hold?"
Nazgrel shook his head. "The time is not yet right. I hope you can relinquish Infernal Ramparts. We'll take it and retreat immediately. The reward will still be the souls of 35,000 adventurers."
Kargath's lips curled into a slight sneer as he coldly mocked, "I'm afraid I won't be able to send you away this time."
Nazgrel was very dissatisfied. "What, you don't believe me?"
"We've only worked together once, why should I trust you? Infernal Ramparts is the outer defense, it absolutely cannot be lost." Kargath refused decisively.
Nazgrel said with difficulty, "If we don't capture an important stronghold, we won't be able to explain ourselves to the people of Azeroth. Have you thought this through, Kargath? If our cooperation breaks down, it won't benefit either of us. After all, we are all Orcs, bound by blood. If the Alliance and the Horde join forces, Hellfire Citadel will surely fall, and neither of us wants to see that happen."
Kargath sneered, "Is that a threat? Nazgrel, your adventurers are a disorganized mess. If you're so capable, let's have a real fight."
Neither of them are fools. Having already tasted the benefits of cooperation, why would they shed blood and sacrifice themselves for victory?
Kargath was the first to concede. "How about this, you send a five-man adventurer team to conquer the Infernal Ramparts, and you can also add the Blood Furnace."
Nazgrel said dejectedly, "Five people? Do you think the people of Azeroth are all fools?"
Kargath said calmly, "It doesn't matter what you say. Five people can be said to be five hundred, or fifty thousand. As long as they bring back spoils as proof, who dares to object?"
Nazgrel pondered for a long time, "Alright, but the reward must be reduced; I can only offer ten thousand adventurers' souls."
"Deal!" Kargath didn't haggle. "Besides that, we can cooperate further to slay a Pit Lord. Are you interested?"
"The Pit Lord? You mean Magtheridon?" Nazgrel was overjoyed; this would bring him unparalleled glory.
Kargath explained, "Magtheridon was sealed by Illidan, and I cannot help him break the seal, otherwise Illidan will surely harm me. If an adventurer breaks the seal, there will be no problem at all. As a reward, Magtheridon can leave you with a skeleton to take away, as proof that you have successfully killed Magtheridon."
The slaying of the Pit Lord Agonar brought Nazgrel great fame.
Although both are Pit Lords, Agonar is far inferior to Magtheridon in both strength and reputation.
If he succeeds, Nazgrel will be remembered in history, just like Grom Hellscream, becoming a legendary hero of the Orcs.
"Then what is the price?" Nazgrel trembled with excitement, his eyes gleaming with greed.
Kargath stuck to his price. "One hundred thousand adventurers, their flesh and souls all mine."
"Good!"
Nazgrel stood up. "It's settled then. I'll go make the preparations now. Await my good news."
The two Orcs discussed the details in detail, and after Nazgrel left, Kargath felt increasingly uneasy.
It seems things are going too smoothly.
Kargath couldn't figure out what the problem was, so he went to ask Magtheridon for advice.
Upon hearing this, the Pit Lord Magtheridon shook his enormous head and sneered:
"I have lived for millions of years and conquered more worlds than you have conquered female Orcs. Nazgrel cannot deceive me; this is a conspiracy."
Kargath knelt reverently on the ground. "Please enlighten me, sir."
Magtheridon said with great confidence, "Nazgrel is just a lowly Orcs. Even if I stand still and let him kill me, he can't do anything about it. But don't forget, Shattrath City and the Orcs are currently in a honeymoon period. With the abilities of the Army of the Light, and with the help of Illidan's seal, they can indeed injure my body and force my soul back to the Void."
Kargath suddenly realized.
Hellfire Citadel has lost its Fountain of Living Water.
If Kargath loses Magtheridon as his powerful ally, he will truly have nothing left and will have no choice but to surrender to the Horde.
Kargath pondered for a while, "Since it's just an act, I can search the actors to prevent them from bringing in any of the Army of the Light's props."
Magtheridon narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "What if a mole gets mixed up in among us?"
Who could be this mole?
The Blood Furnace developed the third generation of Fel Orcs, gradually replacing the first and second Fel Orcs, whose loyalty is beyond question.
The only one who could be a mole is Akama, the leader of the Broken.
Akama and Kargath were friends, and without evidence, Kargath didn't want to lose a valuable ally.
Magtheridon shook his head, spat out a green eyeball, and handed it to Kargath.
"Do not alarm Akama. This is an artifact forged from one of my skeletal eyeballs, called the Eye of Magtheridon, which has the power to see through Destiny. Shine this eyeball upon Akama, and all his actions will be under my surveillance. Once I know the Army of the Light's plot, I will have a way to counter it."