When the Kobold Lok'De saw Cairne's massive and robust body, which resembled that of Pit Lord, his eyes lit up with admiration.
Kobolds, who are naturally inclined to attach themselves to the strong, would be perfect worshippers, especially an Invincible Pit Lord.
If he didn't have an important mission, Lok'De would probably have knelt down and sworn allegiance to Cairne.
Even so, the instincts of his Kobold blood still compelled him to humbly bow before Cairne.
"What a powerful body, what terrifying strength! Your body must be made of gold. Your robust torso is like a mountain, your ferocious face is as majestic as Deity, your sharp horns will pierce through any enemy. You are the great Supreme, you are the backbone of Azeroth."
Cairne was very pleased with the Kobold's endless praise, and his expression softened slightly.
"You insignificant Kobold, tell me your opinion. And as you've said, I won't eat you."
Lok'De said with a fawning expression, "Your Warchief, although I am just an insignificant Kobold, I have been well-versed in history since childhood. History records the rise and fall of countless kingdoms, how many great cities were extremely glorious, and how many eventually became ruins. I have a deep understanding of city building, and from this, I have summarized a few points of experience."
Seeing Cairne squinting, seemingly half-asleep and completely distracted, Lok'De hurriedly shouted:
"In my humble opinion, Orgrimmar's geographical location is very problematic. The city is built in Valley, with a low-lying center and higher surrounding areas, which is a major taboo. Orgrimmar can be easily turned into a lake by water."
Orgrimmar is a city located in a windswept Valley in the northern part of Durotar. It is a low-lying area, and the entire city is actually a large pit, with the terrain getting lower as you move towards the center.
Even at the lowest point of the Cleft of Shadow, Lava can already be seen.
Cairne was certainly familiar with the terrain of Orgrimmar, but he didn't think much of it, shaking his head dismissively:
"You insignificant Kobold, you don't understand. Durotar is windy and dry, with very little rainfall throughout the year. Its low-lying terrain is to shelter from the Gale and collect rainwater for water attacks. Haha, where does the water come from?"
Lok'De replied humbly:
"Your Warchief, there is a river at the north gate of Orgrimmar called the Southfury River."
Cairne pondered for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You insignificant Kobolds, the Southfury River is a canyon river, its surface lower than Orgrimmar. How could you possibly divert its waters to flood Orgrimmar? Water flows downhill."
Lok'De smiled slightly and emphasized again, "Your Warchief, water does indeed flow downhill, but Azeroth has magic, and magic can create miracles."
"Magic?"
A thought suddenly struck Cairne: he remembered when Theramore was destroyed, Jaina summoned thousands of Water Elementals to attack Orgrimmar. If Kalecgos, the Blue Dragonflight Kalecgos bitten Jaina's neck at the crucial moment, Orgrimmar might have been destroyed.
The power of the Water Elemental is secondary; the biggest concern is the massive influx of seawater, which would turn the low-lying Orgrimmar into a lake, forcing the Orcs to evolve into Nagas or they would not survive.
Although Cairne couldn't find a mage as powerful as Jaina, nor did he have powerful spellcasting items like Focusing Iris, it didn't matter at all. If he couldn't find strong mages, he could make up for it with sheer numbers.
All you need to do is buy a large number of Water Elemental Scrolls from Dalaran, divert the water of the Southfury River to higher ground, build dams to block it, and then flood Orgrimmar.
Once inspired, Cairne's mind became active. He didn't need to worry about the effect of flooding Orgrimmar; just making the move, even if it was just for show, would cause panic in Orgrimmar.
At that time, Orgrimmar only had two choices: either surrender the city and the Orcs would willingly become slaves and beg for their lives, or send troops out of the city to forcibly destroy the dam.
Simply building some fortifications next to the dam will create a situation where offense and defense are mutually reversed.
If the Undead Tauren are on the defensive, the Orcs will inevitably be put on the defensive, Scales of victory will tip in favor of the Tauren.
In war, the most important thing is to control the situation, to firmly grasp the initiative, and to manipulate the opponent.
Since there was hope of conquering Orgrimmar, there was no need to negotiate with the Orcs; Cairne Bloodhoof felt he deserved more.
Even if Vol'jin were to bring me his head, the proud Orcs would willingly become slaves or even livestock of the Tauren, allowing the Tauren to skin them, dismember them, slaughter them, and eat them, just as the Orcs had treated the Tauren in the past.
At this point, Cairne's mindset had subtly changed.
If the first battle had just ended and the Undead Tauren had suffered almost no casualties, a triumphant Cairne would have been able to accept Orgrimmar's surrender, agreeing to all conditions except for not letting Vol'jin go, as long as they weren't excessive.
After several fierce sieges, the Undead Tauren had lost more than half their strength, which fueled Cairne's anger. Negotiations were merely a reluctant choice.
That's how hatred is formed; Cairne wished all Orcs were dead.
A generous reward awaits.
Cairne looked at the Kobold Lok'De with satisfaction and gave the order loudly.
Vol'jin was filled with unease. The three-day deadline was fast approaching, and there had been no progress in his research on the weaknesses of the Undead Tauren.
Disheartened, Vol'jin prepared to abdicate. He was ready to activate the Dalaran teleportation service and retire to the countryside to live a secluded life in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, the Orcs scouts reported that the camp of the Undead Tauren in front of Orgrimmar was suddenly empty.
Cairne has quietly withdrawn his troops. What exactly happened?
Vol'jin was momentarily stunned and quickly dispatched scouts to find out the whereabouts of the Undead Tauren Legion.
When the news spread, Orgrimmar erupted in jubilation; the Orcs felt they had won.
The pressure on Vol'jin vanished instantly, leaving him feeling incredibly relieved.
Vol'jin believes that the victory over Cairne was thanks to his brilliant leadership.
The two Orcs generals, Gordo Nazgrim and Sagulos Saurfang, clearly did not think so. They believed that the credit must go to the Orcs for their desperate fighting, especially the strategic planning and bravery of their commanders.
Not long ago, they were cowardly surrenderers, but now that they've won, they're immediately stepping forward to claim credit.
Vol'jin didn't care about his two rivals; as the Warchief of the Horde, he deserved the credit.
Just as the generals of Orgrimmar were arguing and fighting over credit, scouts brought news of the Undead Tauren.
In the mountains of the valley where Orgrimmar is located, Cairne found a Valley that was much higher than Orgrimmar, and within a few days he built a huge dam, blocking the entrance to the Valley.
The fact that such a massive project could be completed so quickly, like the miracles that built Orgrimmar, is also thanks to magic.
At the same time, tens of thousands of Water Elemental transport water from the Southfury River and pour it into the Valley.
To complete the dam and summon a large number of Water Elementals, Cairne paid Dalaran tens of millions of gold coins. Fortunately, he plundered Ratchet, and all the expenses would be worthwhile if Orgrimmar were captured.
It probably won't be long before a celestial lake forms.
It is foreseeable that once the water storage is completed and the dam is breached, floodwaters will pour down from the sky, and Orgrimmar will face annihilation.
Upon receiving this news, Vol'jin's mind went blank.