Enlightenment?
Farondis was completely baffled and explained with displeasure:
"I have mastered many top-tier spells, capable of easily overturning a city, moving an island, and stirring up a massive storm on the sea. I have soared through the skies, witnessed the aurora borealis fill the sky, and raced against shooting stars. I have dived into the deep sea, encountered raging currents, and defeated colossal sea monsters the size of cities. I have mastered so much magic and witnessed the mysteries of this world, yet you say I am not enlightened."
Farondis was very dissatisfied. He was a powerful mage, and although he wasn't among the top Elites in the talent-rich Azshara, it was because of his talent and lack of effort, not because he was going in the wrong direction.
Rhonin, standing to the side, was equally bewildered, unable to understand what Malfurion was trying to say.
Malfurion, his face filled with sorrow, looked at Farondis with Mercy, shook his head, and sighed:
"How pitiful! You've been completely deceived, trapped in a fog from which you can't escape. The education you received from childhood, the magic, the worldview—all of it has been deceiving you. Your way of thinking is flawed, so you simply can't understand this world correctly. You were wrong from the very beginning, caught in a conspiracy."
"You are surrounded by a group of pitiful people just like you. You only see the boring magic, but you can't see the vast world beyond magic. If you had the same experience as me, you would feel how wonderful, all-encompassing and profound the power of the Moon Goddess is. The magic of the Well of Eternity is just a shackle that limits your thinking."
"You merely study magic, while I view the world holistically. I stand atop a high mountain, gazing upon a beautiful landscape, while you are but a pathetic Kobold deep within a cave, your world confined to a narrow, dark grotto. Prince Farondis, this is the truth, Queen Azshara's conspiracy, the world we must shatter."
Farondis was completely confused, looking at Malfurion with a mixture of belief and doubt.
Malfurion's attitude was sincere, with a compassionate expression:
"You must have many questions in your heart. Don't worry, the Moon Goddess will help you, unlock the wisdom of your mind, understand the greatest mysteries of this world, break through illusions, and attain true freedom and liberation."
"What should I do?" Farondis asked uncertainly.
Malfurion handed the bowl filled with Moonwell to Farondis and solemnly said:
"Drink it, and your doubts will be dispelled."
Farondis was filled with doubt. To verify whether Malfurion was telling the truth, he picked up the bowl and drank the water from the Moonwell in one gulp.
The world spun before his eyes, Farondis was astonished to find that the sky had shattered into pieces, like broken sapphires, and the earth had become soft and yielding, with countless wrinkles appearing, like aged skin.
Malfurion beside him was twisting and turning into an abnormal state. The surrounding trees and leaves rustled, and every leaf turned into a human face.
The face smirked, a mocking expression on its lips, surrounded by countless leaves that seemed to laugh at Farondis's ignorance.
This was definitely not some kind of enlightenment; all that he had learned over the years had taught Prince Farondis.
The well water is poisonous.
Malfurion, standing to the side, laughed heartily, smug and triumphant, like a devil who had succeeded in his scheme. His face contorted with rage as he glared at Prince Farondis, jumping up and down in a loud, mocking roar:
"What a childish and laughable Prince! I just uttered some nonsense, and you actually believed it? You're incredibly stupid! Azshara can't believe she has such a foolish Night Elf like you, ha ha!"
Malfurion laughed wildly, tears streaming down his face. Rhonin, standing to the side, secretly wiped away a cold sweat. Malfurion's words were truly terrifying; if it were him, he probably wouldn't have been fooled either.
"You, you damned liar."
Farondis tried to use magic, but the magic power within him was out of control. His stomach was churning violently, and he suddenly opened his mouth and vomited out a bunch of worms, like clumps of writhing earthworms.
The magic within his body was out of control, his mind was in chaos, tumors gradually swelled up on his skin, and worms crawled out from them like tiny tentacles. In a short moment, the handsome Prince had transformed into a monster covered in tentacles.
This is Corruption.
Farondis knew he had been Corruption a mysterious force; his body and his mental power had become twisted and terrifying—a depravity more horrifying than death itself.
The mages of Azshara had long studied this; when drawing upon unknown magical power from the Void, there was a very high risk of falling into corruption, from which there was almost no cure except through the Mercy of the spellcaster.
"No, no!" Farondis knelt on the ground, howling in pain.
Malfurion chuckled coldly, mocking, "Poor Prince, now tell me, are there worms or some kind of microorganisms in the water? Your knowledge is deceiving you. Speak, you big idiot, you fool!"
Farondis stubbornly opened his mouth, wanting to stick to his story.
Malfurion gave a soft hum, and a large hole exploded in Farondis's left abdomen, dripping with blood, revealing his writhing internal organs.
Countless worm-like insects crawled out of the flesh and blood, opening their mouths to tear at the wound.
Farondis screamed and could only whisper, "It's a bug."
"Yes, that's right." Malfurion gently patted his face and smiled smugly.
"I will restore you to your original state, evading all magical perception. A spy delivered to your doorstep, as white as a sheet of paper, Prince with a pure heart—no one would suspect you would betray Azshara. Is there a more suitable the Betrayer than you?"
Farondis trembled upon hearing this; Malfurion was forcing him to become a shameful the Betrayer.
"Do not try to resist, poor Prince. No one can break the power of the Moon Goddess, not even Queen Azshara. Your torment has only just begun. If you dare to resist, even greater suffering awaits you."
"What do you want me to do?" Farondis asked in anguish.
Malfurion was prepared; the oracle had already told him everything:
"I've heard that the Nar'thalas Academy holds the Pillars of Creation, the Tidestone left behind by the Titans Golganneth. Your mission is to use the Tidestone to destroy the Well of Eternity and end Queen Azshara's Evil reign."
Farondis was shocked. "Are you crazy? The Well of Eternity contains unimaginable magic. If it explodes, it will shatter the entire planet's surface and could cause a mass extinction."
Malfurion said nonchalantly, "The Moon Goddess's kingdom is about to descend. Only those who believe in the Moon Goddess are qualified to enter her kingdom and enjoy eternal glory. As for those blasphemers, they will all die anyway."
Suramar City.
When Robbie entered the magnificent Suramar City, he was immediately stunned by its beautiful scenery and exquisite architecture.
No wonder it's described as a dangerous den of demons; the scenery alone is incredibly alluring, making it hard to leave.
Robbie held a certificate issued by Queen Azshara, indicating that this was a formal investigation. The beautiful Night Elf girl was already waiting at the door.
"Welcome to Suramar City, Your Excellency Emissary of Azshara."
The magical illusionary Elf girl smiled gently, "On behalf of the High Archmage Elisande, I welcome you."