Ch. 541Mende-kun Returns
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gul'dan, now in a parallel Draenor, stands atop Hellfire Citadel, looking down at the Tanaan Jungle.
- The True Horde is crumbling, and Gul'dan's Fel Horde is growing, with more clans joining him.
- Gul'dan summons the Burning Legion from thirty-five years ago in Azeroth's timeline.
- Archimonde, a leader of the Legion, arrives in Draenor, ready to attack.
- Gul'dan secretly communicates with Kil'jaeden, the Legion's leader, planning to send Gul'dan to Azeroth's Broken Isles.
- Gul'dan declares loyalty to the Legion and disappears with his elite troops, leaving Hellfire Citadel.
Character Developments
- Gul'dan: He becomes more cunning and manipulative, secretly planning with Kil'jaeden and hiding his true intentions from Archimonde.
- Archimonde: He remains focused on destruction and conquest, unaware of Gul'dan's and Kil'jaeden's schemes.
Significant Themes
- Power and Ambition: Gul'dan's desire for power drives him to manipulate both the orcs and the demons.
- Betrayal and Deception: Gul'dan betrays the True Horde and deceives Archimonde, while Kil'jaeden keeps secrets from both Gul'dan and Archimonde.
- The Multiverse: The existence of parallel worlds and timelines is explored, with the Burning Legion being unique across them.
Character Interactions
- Gul'dan and Kil'jaeden: They secretly communicate and plan together, with Kil'jaeden giving Gul'dan orders.
- Gul'dan and Archimonde: Gul'dan deceives Archimonde, hiding his true plans and making him believe they are allies.
- Gul'dan and the True Horde: Gul'dan's Fel Horde grows as more clans join him, further weakening the True Horde.