According to the Legion's strategy, the Darkspear Horde must be destroyed; this is a test for the Orcs.
Thrall felt powerless. He dared not accuse a Dreadlord, and could only plead, "The plot against the Kukan Family has failed. Is there any other way?"
Varimathras, unwilling to accept his defeat and eager to regain face, stubbornly declared, "As long as Sen'jin remains the chieftain of the Darkspear Tribe, we are destined to win. The strategy against the Kukan Family can be repeated many more times."
But Varimathras quickly realized the gravity of the situation and regretted, "Perhaps I really shouldn't have abandoned Vol'jin."
Without Vol'jin, a blatant traitor, it would have been very difficult to deceive Sen'jin.
Thrall gazed at the map on the wall, pointing towards the Kalimdor: "Why must we be so fixated on the Darkspear Tribe? I beg the Legion to provide escort to prevent the Kul Tiras navy from ambushing my Troop Transport Ship. Once we land on Kalimdor, the Legion can have as many souls as they want."
Varimathras glanced at Thrall with disdain. "Foolish Orcs, you're too Recklessness. Our Legion's attacks have always employed both diplomatic and military means; neither can be dispensed with. Now, Jaina has successfully established a foothold in Theramore with a portion of humanity, and with the help of the Guardian Aegwynn, the Tauren, Centaurs, Quilboars, and even the Night Elf race have tacitly accepted Theramore's legitimate existence."
It is important to know that the Azeroth is teeming with life. Theramore, such an excellent harbor, was originally a gathering place for Murlocs. Jaina came here, joined forces with Aegwynn to drive out the Murlocs, and established Theramore.
The various races of Kalimdor have complex relationships. For example, the Murlocs of Theramore are allies with the Centaurs and Quilboars, and they trade with each other. If it weren't for their fear of the Guardian Aegwynn, these two races would never have stood idly by.
Thrall was somewhat confused after hearing this. He didn't know the Burning Legion's next move and looked at Varimathras with a puzzled expression. Varimathras hesitated for a moment, then felt the time was about right and explained:
"Your Orcs have a terrible reputation, so we absolutely need Jaina. She's the bridge between the Orcs and the other races of Azeroth, and the only channel for negotiations between them and the Legion. The Darkspear Tribe originally sided with the Legion, but the Darkspear Tribe Orcs out. This provides the Legion a convenient excuse; we'll accuse the Orcs of the Betrayer, and you can then legitimately lead Orcs to join the Azeroth alliance, helping us to sow discord among the races. Races like the Tauren and Centaurs possess formidable fighting power; if the races of Azeroth unite against the Legion, it will be a troublesome affair."
Thrall never expected that the annihilation of the Darkspear Tribe would have such significant political implications. After careful consideration, Thrall said with concern, "This is too obvious. I doubt the other races of Azeroth will fall for it."
"The more clumsy the conspiracy, the more effective it often is."
Varimathras chuckled coldly, "Azeroth has countless intelligent people; they can see through even the most ingenious schemes. But there's no shortage of ambitious people either. On the surface, they appear Justice and honorable, but behind the scenes, many want to join our Legion. I've simply given them a respectable opportunity. Whoever actively joins the Orcs is a potential ally of the Legion."
Thrall understood immediately, but his face remained troubled. "But how do we destroy the Darkspear Tribe?"
Despair gripped the chieftain's golden tent, and all the Orcs were deep in thought.
Suddenly, a guard reported: Vol'jin has returned, and he has brought with him the patriarch of the Kukan Family.
Varimathras was initially surprised, then his face lit up with joy. Thrall, on the other hand, was overjoyed and jumped up with delight. "Haha, Vol'jin hasn't disappointed me! Our conspiracy can continue!"
"Thrall, the plot can be dropped; we have a better way." Varimathras revealed a ferocious expression.
Chief Kukan led his clan's Elite to the Orcs camp. The first thing they saw was countless skeletons pierced through wooden poles, like a dense forest. These were Troll prisoners who had laid down their weapons in Tidal Bay. After being brought back to the camp, they were hung on poles, skinned, fleshed, and bled, and their sharp fangs were removed.
These bones gradually dry out and, after special processing, can be used to build tents or as materials for constructing military facilities. The Scourge does not waste corpses; in fact, this has always been the case with Orcs.
The members of the Kukan Family witnessed all of this, their hearts filled with fear and trembling with apprehension. Unfortunately, they had already entered the heavily guarded Orcs Camp, and it was too late to back out.
A large group of Orcs approached, with a tall Orcs wearing black armor at the head.
Thrall gave Vol'jin a big hug, patted him on the shoulder in a friendly manner, and then went to Chief Kukan.
Chief Kukan knew this must be the Savior Thrall, and was about to say something flattering when Thrall took a warhammer from his subordinate and easily smashed Chief Kukan's head, then devoured the brains.
The Kukan Family Elites were all dumbfounded; they then realized they had been tricked by Vol'jin again.
Thrall wiped his mouth and asked loudly, "I just want to know how you escaped the Troll Royal Palace. Whoever tells me the answer first will live. We Orcs value honor above all else."
Faced with a life-or-death decision, loyalty to the chief and the safety of the people were all cast aside. An Elite Kukan Family spoke first, "I say, I know. It's a Secret Passage. The Darkspear Royal Palace was built under the responsibility of our Kukan Family. A previous chieftain secretly constructed a Secret Passage, and none of the successive Warchief knew about it."
"A Secret Passage leading to the Royal Palace, excellent."
Thrall nodded in satisfaction and took out a map of the Troll Royal Palace.
In order to survive, the Elite of the Kukan Family scrambled to point out the location of the Secret Passage.
"I am very satisfied with your performance." Thrall chuckled, then turned and ordered, "Hang all these filthy Trolls on poles, skin them, cut off their flesh, and bleed them dry. Leave no one alive."
Vol'jin watched all this with pride. Thrall and Varimathras looked at him differently now, truly regarding him as one of their own.
"A Secret Passage?"
Robbie was living near the Orcs Camp at the time and happened to witness everything through the Eye of C'Thun.
Robbie had no liking for the savage and cruel Darkspear Trolls; he felt a deep-seated disgust. However, the Darkspear Tribe had delayed the Legion's offensive, which was exactly what Robbie wanted.
History cannot be changed. The Burning Legion's attack on Mount Hyjal is an inevitable historical development. Robbie can also take this opportunity to obtain data on the World Tree, which is the purpose of his trip.
Robbie just wanted to buy as much time as possible, giving the Scourge more opportunities to grow.
It's easy to thwart this plan; all you need to do is write a secret letter to Sen'jin.
Robbie bribed an officer from the Darkspear Tribe, and through the officer's covert manipulation, a secret letter was quickly delivered to Sen'jin. In the letter, Robbie detailed the location of the Secret Passage and the role Vol'jin played in it.
Robbie also had doubts about Sen'jin's decision to let Vol'jin go, and he wanted to test Vol'jin's reaction.
To Robbie's surprise, Sen'jin sat for a long time in the Eye of C'Thun's vision. Finally, he gritted his teeth and, for some reason, made up his mind to burn Robbie's secret letter with his own hands.