Auspicious omens descend from heaven; a sage is born.
Seven-colored clouds appeared in the sky, and the brilliant light shone on the earth and the sea, making the seawater look as if it were draped in a layer of golden gauze.
The golden- Kobold, Gagg, a master of lies in Azeroth, came riding on the waves, appearing like a giant in the golden light.
The Lightforging Kobolds had never seen anything like this before, and they were all stunned. Someone shouted:
"The sage has arrived! The sage has arrived!"
The other Kobold chieftains then realized what was happening, and one of them shouted:
"Welcome, Sage."
All the Kobolds present knelt on the ground and shouted in unison:
"Welcome, Sage."
Strange noises suddenly appeared in the sky, accompanied by flashes of Thunder that intertwined to form bizarre symbols, identical to those in the "Heavenly Book."
Gagg approached with a smile, his entire body enveloped in golden Holy Light, as if he were a messenger of God, and proclaimed in a clear voice:
"I am the Holy One; those who hear my teachings, whether in heaven or on earth, will be saved."
The six Kobold chieftains were intimidated by this imposing aura, and one of them took the lead and said:
We are willing to heed the teachings of the sage.
The other five, upon hearing this, quickly followed suit and said:
"I am willing to listen to the teachings of the sages."
Gagg nodded slightly and said seriously:
"I need a pulpit, which must be built within three days, constructed of the finest gold, ninety-nine cubits high, and thirty-three cubits long and wide. Once the Altar is complete, I will descend, open the pulpit, and decipher the mysteries of the Heavenly Book for you all. The Kobolds will prosper because of me and dominate Azeroth."
Having said that, a flash of light appeared, and Saint Gagg vanished.
It took the six chieftains a long time to recover from their astonishment before they began to discuss how to build the Altar.
The Kobold was so poor he didn't even have pants, let alone gold.
In order to hear the teachings of the sage, the Kobold chieftain had to find a way.
Just then, a mysterious Kobold merchant appeared and offered gold.
They sold a large quantity of ore from the Drywater Valley at a low price, and also sold tens of thousands of strong Kobold slaves, barely managing to raise enough gold.
With the help of the mysterious merchant, the Kobolds successfully built the platform.
When the day for the sermon arrived, the Kobold from the six Horde who were fluent in their languages came and surrounded the platform.
When the time came, countless rose petals rained down from the sky, and golden Holy Light enveloped the pulpit.
The Big Candle Gagg, covered in golden sand, slowly descended from the sky and landed on the Altar, where it sat cross-legged.
A chieftain presented him with Heavenly Book, Gagg gently raised his hand, causing the Heavenly Book to fly automatically to him.
Gagg opened the first page, his face devout, and after a moment of silence, he said aloud:
"In the beginning of time, when Azeroth was born, a powerful being arose from the Holy Light; she is the World Soul of Azeroth. The World Soul created the Kobolds in her own image, and then, exhausted, fell into a deep slumber. The Kobolds are the original inhabitants of Azeroth. However, the extraterrestrial Evil Spirits, the Old Gods, and the Titans arrived one after another, clouding the Kobolds' minds and subjecting them to constant oppression. Now, in the Age of Holy Light, the Kobolds are enlightened by the Holy Light, their wisdom awakened, and their ancient wisdom restored. They will surely reclaim their ancient glory and praise the Holy Light."
The Kobolds listened with rapt attention, shouting in unison, "Praise be to the Holy Light!"
Gagg turned to the second page of the Heavenly Book:
"All Kobolds of Azeroth must heed the teachings of the Holy Light. Under the Holy Light, all is vanity. Kobolds must not be tempted by vanity, must not yield to power, must not kill their own kind, and must not be swayed by external things. The Path of the Holy Light lies in cultivating the mind; a broad mind is Invincible in Azeroth. External things are all temptations that shake the mind. Those who heed the teachings will be reborn as citizens of the Kingdom of Azeroth, while those tempted by external things will be cast into an endless sea of suffering, never to be reborn. Kobold Azeroth must remember this well, and never forget it."
Upon hearing this, murmurs arose among the Kobolds.
With the rise of the Kobolds, some merchants saw a business opportunity and took the chance to sell their goods and clear out their inventory, such as the most scarce weapons and armor.
Most Kobolds resisted this, believing that Kobolds should fight using their own strength and not rely on external aids.
A small number of Kobolds seized the opportunity and rose to power, which is how the six chieftains came to be.
After finishing the second page, Gagg didn't say anything more, closed the Heavenly Book, and suddenly disappeared.
Many Kobold were deeply inspired by listening to the "sage's" teachings, feeling as if the words lingered in their ears and that they had gained profound wisdom.
Only six chieftains remained silent, each harboring their own secrets.
One of the Kobold chieftains took a sip of wine, and someone pushed open the door and entered.
"Have you found out? What is the background of that sage?"
The Kobold scout replied, "I've learned from the merchants that this saint is a fake. His name is Gagg, nicknamed 'The Big Candle,' a liar and fraud."
The Kobold chieftain said indignantly, "Hmph, he thinks he can deceive us Kobolds? Tomorrow I will expose him in public."
Suddenly, the Kobold chieftain's eyes rolled back, he pointed at the wine glass but couldn't speak, and he fell straight down.
Overnight, the mysterious deaths of all six chieftains shocked the Kobolds of Durotar.
Chen Stormstout maker, had considered assassinating the Kobold chieftain.
However, the Kobold chieftains changed more frequently than Orcs beauties changed clothes; often, the chieftain was replaced before the assassins even got into position.
However, coupled with the saintly words of the Big Candle Gagg, the assassination had a deterrent effect, and most Kobolds believed it was Azeroth's punishment for sinners.
The next day, Gagg opened his altar again to preach.
Six new Kobold chieftains knelt before the pulpit, their attitude much more devout.
With a devout expression, the Big Candle Gagg holder, Gag, turned to the third page of the Heavenly Book and began to speak aloud:
"The Path of the Holy Light is a beacon in the darkness, guiding our way and helping us transcend Destiny. To hear the Holy Light is to hear the cry from the depths of our hearts. I sincerely tell you, the Lightforging Kobold come from the light, and after death they will surely become Holy Light. Only the purest, Corruption light is qualified to be children of God's kingdom. Let us praise the Holy Light together."
"Praise be to the Holy Light!" the six new Kobold shouted, leading the chant.
The Big Candle Gagg, nodded with a smile and turned to the fourth page of the Heavenly Book:
"Those who believe in the Holy Light be pleased by Azeroth, and those who do not will be scorned. Kobolds, you should heed the guidance of your hearts. You need to go out and let all Kobolds receive the Holy Light and be saved. The more people who receive the Holy Light, the greater the blessings you will enjoy. The Holy Light is with us."
"The Holy Light is with us!" the Kobolds shouted in unison.
The Big Candle Gagg, closed the Heavenly Book, a smile on his face, and his figure vanished once more.
In the Orgrimmar inn, Big Candle Gagg returned to his room, ready to take a good bath.
I saw Osaid sitting by the window with his head drooping, looking dejected.
"What's wrong with you?" asked the Big Candle Gagg, curiously.
This Kobold assassin from ancient times was known for his ruthless and cold-blooded nature, but today he seemed like a completely different person.
Osaid raised his head and said listlessly:
"Hearing your speech, I felt like a complete idiot. You know, when I was undergoing assassin training, my seniors told me the same thing, and I actually believed them."
Gagg patted him on the shoulder and said, "The way of the sage lies in delusion; the believer is a slave, the disbeliever is a king."
Osaid said angrily, "It just means making people act like fools, like slaves, so they can work for the rich without feeling guilty. What have I gained after a lifetime of being an assassin?"
Gagg sighed and said, "You've finally matured."