The mages whispered and discussed for a while, concluding that there was no way to succeed. Angela said, "With the enemy spellcaster's unbridled interference, our spell cannot succeed."
"How long can this situation last?" Unas frowned. If even the Archmage said it was impossible, then it was truly a difficult situation.
"It might take a few hours, it might take a few days, depending on the strength of the enemy's magical forces."
Unas felt somewhat relieved that the small tribe, with an armed force of less than a hundred, probably didn't have many spellcasters either.
Du'an then interjected, "My lord, there's no need to worry. Judging from all the signs, it won't be easy for them to come over."
Indeed, the Flamewaker Chieftain's terms for trade were extremely generous, including treasures, weapons, and beautiful women—he practically laid out his entire fortune. It's impossible for him to be so generous to "insignificant mortals" in his eyes. The only explanation is that it's very difficult for the Flamewaker to cross the Spatial Rift.
Du'an continued, "The first three Flamewaker appeared individually, indicating that they did not have the conditions to cross the rift as a group. However, starting from the time the second one appeared, the interval was approximately three to five minutes."
"In other words, even if the two sides are connected, the Flamewaker can only come over one every three minutes," Unas pondered, stroking his chin. "We just need to eliminate the enemies that come over in a short time."
If what the Flamewaker Chieftain said is true, and the Trident Flamewaker is their strongest Warrior, then holding off the enemies that follow should be no problem at all.
Huoye said, "We can't be so optimistic. The Flamewaker won't be foolish enough to come and die one by one. We know nothing about the situation on the other side. You just said you've been to Molten Core. Please tell us what you saw there."
This guy really knows how to seize any opportunity. Unas knew they wouldn't let him off the hook if he didn't satisfy their curiosity, so he had no choice but to tell them the background story of the dungeon that he knew.
Huoye exclaimed in surprise, "This happened before I was born! I always thought it was just a legend, but I never imagined it was true!"
"After hundreds of years of modification and expansion, Molten Core is essentially an extension of the Firelands into Azeroth. Various powerful Fire Elemental elementals have been brought there by the Firelord. Ragnaros resides in the Burning Lake at the very bottom, perhaps plotting an attack on this world."
With the threat of the Fire Elemental Lord looming close, the large hole fell silent for a moment, heavy breathing rising and falling among the crowd. The water- Blood Elf mage broke the silence, trembling, "It shouldn't... be able to... come through this crack, right?"
"Even the Flamewaker has such difficulty getting here, let alone the Firelord," Unas quickly corrected himself, as if he had been exaggerating a bit. "Its size is even larger than this cave, and it's currently in a long period of hibernation, so we don't need to worry about it for now."
Huoye asked in surprise, "How did you know these secrets, sir? Did you personally witness the Firelord?"
"I suppose so, just a fleeting glimpse," Unas replied vaguely. "That's not the point. The point is, what should we do now?"
Angela, whose complexion had improved considerably, spoke first, "I'm going to war with the Argent Dawn in two days, and I can't stay here indefinitely. We must resolve this issue as soon as possible."
Du'an continued, "I can't waste my time here; my research is at a critical stage..."
"If the Flamewaker can't break through on their own, they'll definitely spread the news of the discovery of the Crimson Diamond," Huoye warned. "Then increasingly powerful enemies will arrive, and sooner or later there will be those we can't withstand. So we must finish this quickly."
The three mages were completely in agreement: they needed a swift victory. It seemed they had reached a consensus and likely had a plan. Unas asked, "So, what's your strategy?"
"Let's take the initiative and attack!" Angela declared her bold idea. "Whether it's seizing control of the enemy's rift entrance or killing their disruptors, it will help us completely seal off the spatial passage."
It's a risky method, but it might catch the enemy off guard. It's conceivable that the enemy's disruptor is casting a spell near the spatial rift. Rushing over and launching a surprise attack would give us a good chance of assassinating it.
As for the choice of assassin, considering both survivability and combat strength, Unas thought that he and Nightmoon were the most suitable. However, he was currently injured and his right hand was weak. He couldn't let Nightmoon go alone. This was a bit of a problem.
Seeing Unas's troubled expression, Du'an said, "We can send the Fire Elemental to scout ahead first. And you don't need to worry about how to get back. I have three life-saving amulets. As long as I crush them, I can be teleported back to my study in three seconds, no matter where I am."
In other words, they could send three assassins. Having a way out put Unas at ease. He nodded to Du'an and said, "This kind of amulet must be very valuable. I appreciate the Dean's generosity, but there's no need to send Fire Elementals to scout ahead. That would only alert the enemy."
He spotted the tall Night Elf in the crowd. "Nightmoon, come with me."
"Yes, sir." Nightmoon raised her chin slightly; being chosen at such a moment was an honor.
Unas smiled at her, then turned and looked around. "There's one more spot. I'd like to recruit a volunteer. Anyone interested?"
"I!"
"I!"
"Holy crap!"
Several hot-blooded young men shouted excitedly, but Angela stepped forward, gesturing for them to quiet down, and said, "This idea was mine, and it's my responsibility to carry it out."
An Archmage is certainly superior to several young men, Unas asked, "How much has your spirit recovered?"
"Normal spellcasting is perfectly fine now; don't question the Meditation efficiency of an Archmage."
"Very good..."
Unas was about to announce the decision when Huoye suddenly interrupted him, "The risk of three people assassinating him is too high. I have a better plan."
Seeing that everyone's attention was drawn to her, the Blood Elf continued, "Just like us, the enemy must have also surrounded the spatial rift. If you go there, you'll likely be overwhelmed and killed, and you won't even be able to touch their spellcasters."
So what exactly is your method?
"Let me finish," Huoye said, his lips moving rapidly. "How many of us can go at once, and how long it will take to traverse the spatial passage, are all unknowns. If we're like the Flamewaker, only one person can go at a time, with intervals of several minutes, wouldn't that be suicide? Therefore, I agree with Dean Du'an's suggestion that we must send Fire Elemental to scout ahead, but not just scout."
He pointed to the cave ceiling, "We're standing under a pile of potential bombs. Aren't Unas's Goblins quite adept at making bombs? Let the Fire Elemental take the bombs over there and catch them off guard!"