"What did you say? For the Orcs?" Nobundo simply couldn't believe it.
The Draenei fled Argus Planet, enduring countless hardships and a miserable life in exile. Was it all for the Orcs?
The Holy Light's voice remained gentle. "In the long river of time, the birth and growth of Orcs was inevitable. Millions of years ago, the Holy Light has been preparing for this day."
"I don't believe it, then what are we Draenei?" Nobundo asked unwillingly.
"Don't you understand?" The Holy Light mercifully revealed the shocking truth. "The Draenei of Argus Planet possess advanced technology and were originally intended as stepping stones for the rise of the Orcs. Unfortunately, the Orcs regarded your technology as worthless, which is why the Draenei were not completely slaughtered. However, this is only the beginning. Your mission is to help the Orcs grow?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Nobundo laughed until tears streamed down his face, "Holy Light, after 25,000 years, you have finally abandoned your gentle facade and revealed your true colors."
The voice of the Holy Light suddenly changed, becoming filled with majesty:
"Nobundo, I know you hate the Orcs, but you have no choice. Rescue Thrall, or all the Draenei lose the Holy Light. You know what that means."
The Draenei are a very contradictory race.
They clearly possess world-destroying technology, making them one of the most advanced civilizations in the universe, coveted by countless races.
However, he refused to use high-tech weapons, preferring to fight the enemy with Holy Light and brute force.
Once the protection of the Holy Light is lost, the Draenei are like a child with a mountain of gold, facing annihilation in an instant.
Nobundo clenched his fists tightly. "Is this a threat, Holy Light?"
"You're a smart person," Holy Light said coldly. "If coaxing doesn't work, then threats are the only option."
"Why did you choose me?" Nobundo roared angrily.
"Because there is no one more suitable than you. Do you still remember the Orcs who was resurrected by the Holy Light on the night Shattrath City fell?"
How could I forget?
It was at that moment that Nobundo's faith crumbled.
"That Orcs is Durotan, chieftain of the Frostwolf Clan Thrall's father. In his youth, he and Orgrimmar strayed into the Draenei city and learned how to break through your defenses. You see, it was all planned long ago," the Holy Light replied.
"I don't understand!" Nobundo asked curiously. What does Durotan have to do with saving Thrall?
"Durotan is still alive, living in seclusion in Nagrand. The Holy Light used to save him belongs to you, so only you can find him," the Holy Light explained.
"The Holy Light is omnipotent, why would it need the help of a nobody like me?" Nobundo scoffed. "Do you all prefer to stay behind the scenes?"
The Holy Light remained silent, refusing to answer the question.
Nobundo thought for a while, then reluctantly agreed:
"Living a wretched life is better than dying immediately. For the sake of the Draenei's continuation, I agree."
Nobundo is a powerful Shaman, but he cannot rescue Thrall on his own.
After the Draenei entered Azeroth, they were already struggling to survive, let alone support the war against Outland.
Moreover, having lost the Holy Light and become Broken, Nobundo held a low position among the Draenei, making it quite strange that he would rally his people to save their enemy, Thrall.
Helpless, Nobundo could only turn to the Earthen Ring for help.
The Earthen Ring is a Shaman organization in Azeroth, composed of Tauren and Orcs, later joined by the Broken.
Thrall is the mastermind behind the Earthen Ring. With Thrall missing, the Earthen Ring has a responsibility to rescue Thrall.
The Earthen Ring's base is located at the heart of the Maelstrom in Azeroth, and the organization's goal is to maintain the balance between the world and the elements.
However, this resulted in the wrath of Ragnaros, the Firelord. Subsequently, the Wind and Water Elemental suffered calamities, leaving only Therazane, the Stone Mother, unharmed.
It can be said that the Earthen Ring played a significant role in unleashing the fury of the three Elemental Lords.
Nobundo arrived above the Maelstrom. The Earthen Ring remained unchanged, with Shaman from all over Azeroth eager to communicate with the elementals.
After the Draenei entered Azeroth, Nobundo sensed an unrest in the elements.
Compared to Outland, the elements of Azeroth seem to prefer to antagonize mortals, with cities and villages constantly suffering elemental attacks without provocation.
Often, after a disaster, members of the Earthen Ring appear at the opportune moment, collect exorbitant protection fees, and then the elements return to peace.
However, this was only the beginning; once the protection money payments stopped, disaster struck immediately.
Therefore, the Shaman of the Earthen Ring are all extremely wealthy.
Knowing the inside story, Nobundo went directly to see Miu'en Earthfury the Earthen Ring.
Miu'en Earthfury, a powerful Tauren Shaman, whose Wealth is said to surpass that of the Tauren Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof.
"The great Savior Thrall has been captured by Vashj of Zangarmarsh and is imprisoned in the Slave Pens," Nobundo stated bluntly.
Miu'en paused slightly, his bull-like eyes widening as he proudly displayed the fist-sized Magic Gem on his chest:
"Absolutely impossible. The great Savior is incredibly powerful; he could destroy the Outland with a single finger."
Nobundo calmly stated, "This is the guidance of the Holy Light."
Miu'en's eyes darted around. He had indeed heard some rumors about Thrall recently, but he hadn't paid them any mind.
"If that's the case, the Horde should be the Horde to rescue Thrall. What does it have to do with our Earthen Ring?"
Nobundo scoffed, "Orgrimmar is now under Saurfang's control. Do you think he'd be willing to rescue Thrall?"
Miu'en fell into thought, and after a long while said:
"You know our obligations Earthen Ring; to maintain the balance of the elements in Azeroth, changes in Horde power are not within our purview."
Nobundo sneered, "Once Saurfang becomes Warchief, what do you think he'll do? The Earthen Ring is overflowing with wealth; without Thrall, how will you protect your Wealth?"
Miu'en was instantly moved.
Besides various precious Magic Gems, Miu'en owns many properties in various places, including Durotar, Mulgore, Orgrimmar, Exodar, and Nagrand in Outland.
If Saurfang becomes Warchief, he will certainly not favor Shaman, and it is foreseeable that his Wealth will immediately shrink.
Miu'en, snorting, widened his eyes and shouted angrily:
"Our great Savior is in trouble. How can we, the Earthen Ring, stand idly by? I am willing to offer half of my wealth to hire adventurers to rescue Thrall."
After Miu'en expressed his support, the other members of the Earthen Ring generously donated money.
With this substantial donation, Nobundo has successfully taken his first step.
Unable to publicly announce Thrall's capture, Nobundo hired a Night Elf Druid and issued a quest to enter the Slave Pens to find his companions.
Night Elf Druid named Watcher Jhae has offered a hefty bounty for the return of his two missing companions.
Besides the valuable equipment and weapons, there was also a large amount of gold, enough to buy a courtyard in the Royal Quarter, the most expensive area in Stormwind City, which immediately caused a sensation in Azeroth.
Meanwhile, Nobundo and Miu'en joined forces, hiring a large number of adventurers to enter Zangarmarsh in preparation for rebuilding the Cenarion Expedition Camp.