(Additional update for brother "Huo Zhengtinghao" [5/5])
No one knows what happened at night, but only the top brass of Stormwind are thankful that the city has escaped an internal disaster.
However, even if the evil plan of releasing Magic Plague was foiled, the situation of Stormwind is still very bad.
The fall of Tower of Azora and Eastvale meant that the central part of Elwynn Forest where Goldshire was located could not be preserved. Therefore, in the early morning of the next day, before the body of Gnoll in the town had been disposed of, the town also began to move.
All the strong men went to Stormwind to prepare to defend the city, while the women and children were sent to Northshire Abbey for temporary refuge surrounded by mountains.
There is one of the Holy Lands of faith in the human kingdom. Its city walls and defense system are no weaker than Stormwinds, and the terrain is a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides. As long as the gate is guarded, no matter how many Orcss there are, they can't get in.
The civilians who had previously retreated from the Redridge Mountains and Eastvale were also there, causing Northshire to be overcrowded. King Llane originally planned to go there in person But in order to better appease people's hearts, Archbishop Alonsus Faol took the initiative to go there himself. He took the Ash Knights to Northshire Abbey at noon to sit in charge.
He is the faith leader of mankind, and it is his duty to protect Holy Land and the people.
However, the combination of Gnoll and War Horde brought about a quite terrifying situation. When Stormwind was fully prepared to shrink the defense and defend the city, the king had to dedicate an army to support it. The defenders who aided Westfall and Moonbrook were taken to the Redridge Mountains by Lothar, and now they are stationed at Brightwood.
The mainland's granary was at the time when its defenses were at their weakest. Blocking Green Skins could have protected the rear area, but now Riverpaw Clan's Gnoll also started a riot, completely disrupting Stormwind Kingdom's rear area in an instant.
They cannot lose Westfall, otherwise the city that is about to face siege will not get any support at all and will not be able to hold on.
"There's good news!"
In the depressing atmosphere of Stormwind Keep, Anduin Lothar strode forward and said to the king and commanders:
"Kul Tiras First Fleet has arrived at Booty Bay. Derek Proudmoore has sent us a message. They will arrive at the coast of Westfall within a few days. By then, Kul Tiras's marines and naval guns can help us clear out the rebellious Gnoll, and their marines can also help us defend the strategic location of Westfall."
"With good news, there must be bad news. Tell me, Lothar, let me see how bad our situation can get."
King Llane was close to nerve endings dying in the current situation. He was fully armed and ready to go up the city wall at any time. He looked at his sworn brother, Lothar whispered:
"First Fleet infected Magic Plague, and the plague broke out in Booty Coast. It is said that Goblin Cartel was ready to abandon there. This means that First Fleet cannot get close to Stormwind, and they can only fight in Westfall and set up a temporary camp.
I told them the news that our foreign friends could cure Magic Plague, and Prince Derek asked us to bring back the antidote as quickly as possible.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, I can probably guess that the Kul Tiras island, which already has a well-developed shipping industry, may also have it."
"Let King Daelin send someone to Gadgetzan quickly!"
As a war advisor, Diakum said:
"My disciple Nubodon is there. The Healer's Divine Ring in his hand can delay the progression of Magic Plague's degenerative disease. Holy Light enlightened me that there is a special Druid sect in the mountains of Kul Tiras. Please King Daelin invite them out of the mountain in time.
The epidemic of Life Force must be controlled by Life Walker.
But in exchange!
Kul Tiras must send another fleet to the Stormwind Kingdom to assist in the battle, and must accept the overall command of Marshal Lothar!"
Then, Diakum looked at King Llane, he thought for a moment and said:
"Please communicate in the name of the Storm King to the entire Eastern Continent, and send a message to those poor people tortured by Magic Plague, saying that you have a solution to Magic Plague."
"This"
Of course the king understood Vigilant's intention, but he was a little unsure at this time and whispered:
"You need to get the staff that can travel around the world to return to the Draenor world and bring us the Spriggans healer. We are not sure of the time. Will it be a bit complicated to make this kind of promise now?"
"Only in this way will your city and kingdom be able to survive a double blow."
Vigilant shook his head and said:
"Don't worry, fifteen days! I promise you in the name of Holy Light that within half a month I will bring back enough Forest Sprite Sage to drive away the epidemic for Stormwind. In fact, I guess if you are willing to pay some "price", those quite extreme Spriggans may bring you more "surprises"."
"The price?"
Lothar said in surprise:
"What do you mean?"
"When you see Spriggans, let them tell you that it is a very heavy "Vengeance Oath". I cannot make the decision for you."
Dick waved his hand and said nothing more about the matter.
He gave King Llane a choice. Whether he dares to take a gamble depends on whether the king has the courage.
At this moment, Diakum felt in his heart that he seemed to have become a guy who would do anything to achieve his goal. He even began to use Magic Plague spread by the devil to achieve the purpose of shaking his destiny.
"This shows that you are growing up, dear Dark Archon. There is no need to feel guilty about this. You are just making reasonable use of the evil tricks of the devils. This is called seeing tricks and following the trend. Smart people will do this.
You have obviously been enlightened with wisdom by the void, which is a great thing."
Shadow Word floated next to Diakum's ears at this appropriate moment, and it said:
"Look what a perfect use this is. Polluter would never have thought that the vicious plague it spread to corrupt people's hearts would in turn help you save the future of mankind.
The best thing is that such a reaction is to take advantage of the situation and will not trigger the heavy counterattack of fate.
You see, I told you before that you need to be smarter and gentler. Facts have proved that my suggestion is absolutely correct. Just go down this path, Diakum, and you are not far away from touching the true meaning of darkness."
Vigilant didn't say a word, he just touched his holy contract and silently recited the scriptures of Holy Light in his heart, as if he was praying and Confession.
In the afternoon of that day, General Lirath, who was riding Dragonhawk for investigation, brought everyone the expected bad news:
"Gnoll are heading towards Stormwind along all accessible routes throughout Elwynn Forest. Riverpaw Clan and Darkhide Clan merged."
The heroic elf general whispered:
"In addition, I observed the catalysis of Black Wolf God's faith on Gnoll, and I personally saw them engage in a Chieftain duel using Orcs's "Mak'gora" ritual.
The warrior Hogger of the Riverpaw Clan defeated Fan Gaolei of the Darkhide Clan and became the common leader of Gnoll. Black Wolf God gave it the blessing of the hunting group, allowing Gnoll to control the magic wolf from the star sea.
The Wolf Riders of Orcs are slowly advancing behind the hunting group of Gnoll. The Chieftain named Fenris Wolfbrother is like the coldest hunter. He drives Use your war dog to extinguish the flames of the Stormwind Kingdom. When you and Gnoll fight until you are exhausted, his Thunderlord Clan will intervene in the battle like a Bloodlust sword to make the final decision.
In addition, he had an additional heavy infantry force under his command.
You must be prepared, the equipment level of that Orcs infantry unit Burning Legion is higher than you think."
"Huh?"
King Llane said loudly:
"Where did they get the new equipment? Redridge Mountains's weapons should have been destroyed during the evacuation."
"I don't know about this."
General Lirath shook his head and said:
"Dragonhawk's detection range is not that far, so."
"Oh, young people will always make excuses for their incompetence. There is no need to hide it like this. You are obviously still a little behind in the hunter field."
Archbishop Nali, who was radiant because of being nourished, rode the spiritual dragon and landed in the garden of the fortress. She walked into the conference hall with a shotgun on her back, taunted Ranger General, and then stretched out her hand to feed a few melon seeds to the Sunlight Eagle war pet on her shoulder.
She said loudly:
"It was Goblins who provided weapons to Orcs!
I went to the Redridge Mountains last night for reconnaissance. My "Holy Sun" flew all over Redridge Mountains's Orcs camp, and saw with my own eyes Venture Company's Goblin Airship unloading boxes of weapons and food for Orcs, but those Goblin themselves had a hard time.
They are infected with Magic Plague!
If their base camp Booty Bay is in chaos, it means that Orcs will temporarily be unable to obtain food and weapons from Goblin. Therefore, as long as the city survives the current wave of general attacks, Orcs's offensive will naturally slow down.
In addition, when I returned along Echo Mountains, Holy Sun told me that it saw Green Skins moving on Burning Steppes at high altitude.
Those guys split up.
They are not only attacking Stormwind Kingdom, they are also attacking some dwarves on Scorched Plains who look like Black Coal."
"I guess, Battle Standard of Orgrim Doomhammer is over there with Burning Steppes?"
Diakum asked, Neri turned around and smiled at him and nodded.
This made Dick fall into subtle thinking. He felt that Orgrim's action direction was a bit strange.
What on earth is that Great Chieftain doing?
They clearly had an agreement with Medivh that they would definitely capture Stormwind Kingdom, but they decided to divide their forces at this time. They also assigned the most offensive Orcs to Fenris Wolfbrother to form an infantry force Burning Legion. Spreading their forces like this is not something Orgrim would do, could it?
"Dudududu"
A sudden shock interrupted Diakum's thinking. He lowered his head and took out the Teleportation Orb Aegwynn left for him from his arms. After touching it, Aegwynn's message sounded:
"Tomb of Sargeras's seal is about to be lifted! Be prepared to open the portal in thirty-six hours."
This communication made other people in the conference hall look at Diakum. Vigilant stood up and said:
"Everyone, I can still stay here for thirty-six hours, and then I have to go to Tomb of Sargeras, so if there is anything else you need me to do, just ask. I know that you will face the most terrifying siege in the history of the Stormwind Kingdom.
I hope you stick with it.
You must hold on until I come back, and I will find a way to bring you a support force, but I can't guarantee it."
"Isn't it too much to ask you to behead Fenris Wolfbrother or Orgrim Doomhammer now?"
King Llane made a joke, and then got a hard look from Archbishop Nali.
She won't agree.
In Diakum's current weak state, he must use the power of the Force to complete this kind of beheading, but whether it is Holy Light or the void, it will make Vigilant's newly stabilized humanity deviate in a bad direction.
"There is indeed something you can help with, and it could mean a lot to us and the entire kingdom."
Lothar thought for a moment and said to Diakum:
"You previously commented that Ash Knight have taken the right path of Holy Light strengthening Warrior. Only overly fanatical thinking needs time to calm down. In this case, please try your best to create more "Paladin" for us in Stormwind Cathedral!
Orcs drank the demonic blood so that they were strengthened by Fel. Human beings must also move towards that field of power to receive the same blessing.
We believe in Holy Light"
The human marshal clenched his fingers and said:
"I heard the legendary stories of Garrison Commander, Lightforged and Hand of Argus from your followers. They are like legends in myths to us.
I know that you are also worried about the overly fanatical mental problems of your veterans, but given the situation Stormwind Kingdom is facing now, we may really need such fanatical Warrior of Lights.
The more, the better, and the stronger, the better!"
Dick didn't expect that Lothar's last request before he left would be this.
He looked at Lothar, and after a few seconds, he asked:
"So, what is your choice? Anduin Lothar, you are also loved by Life Force. You will become a very powerful Warrior, even comparable to the warriors of Orcs."
"But as Warrior, I can only sit back and watch my country fall in pain. Only by walking into the light can I do what you want me to do."
Lothar sighed deeply and whispered:
"From now on, my life will no longer belong to me; from now on, Anduin Lothar will belong to the Arathor Empire! May Holy Light. bless me."
"Human beings also need their own "Vigilant"."
Neri stood next to Dick and said:
"Give them the honor of eternal watch, Dick. They now need fanatical faith to withstand the cold malice of fate. You no longer have to worry about Ashbringer's burning will hurting them. The passionate power will replace your hands to protect them."
"And me!"
King Llane Pushed away the documents and reports that gave him a headache, he stood up and said:
"Wrynn Royal Family has always had the tradition of protecting the people. If Holy Light's blessing can allow me to kill a few more Green Skins, then please bring me into Holy Light Path.
Be it enthusiasm or fanaticism.
If only "City of Faith" that turns Stormwind into the Eastern Continent can save this place, then I will personally light the first fire of faith with a smile!"
Diakum nodded and said in a deep voice:
"Then in three hours, bring all the warriors you can find to Stormwind Cathedral!
I will consecrate you collectively as "Ashbringer", and Holy Light will give his most fervent power to his human believers. In this way, the edge of Primal Light will truly light up in Azeroth."
"Well, can elves participate?"
General Lirath Beside him, the female warrior who always wears armor said softly:
"I have a friend. Well, she is really my friend! She is very interested in Holy Light but she doesn't want to be a weak Priest who chants sutras. If there is a strong alien Saint who can lead mankind on the Warrior path of Holy Light, Fina will definitely be very interested.
Oh, by the way, she's half human.
According to the grapevine of Silvermoon City, her mysterious father is Daelin Proudmoore, but she herself has never admitted it."
"The more, the merrier."
Diakum waved his hand and said:
"However, this city is about to face the test of war. I hope your friends can be prepared, and I hope you can be prepared. The next step will not be a small fight."
"Gnoll are advancing very fast! Hogger has led its wolf pack into the vicinity of Goldshire and Mirror Lake, but the humans there have either gone to Stormwind or Northshire Abbey.
Also, when they left, they destroyed all the barns and even the well water was contaminated."
Thunderlord Clan's Wolf Rider Warlord reports on his own Chieftain:
"There is Mirror Lake nearby Stormwind and there is no shortage of water, but the problem is food, Chieftain. We don't carry much food. Along the way, humans have not left us any supplies that can be plundered.
Warrior It is difficult for us to launch a brutal siege when we are hungry."
"This is not far from Westfall, right?"
Fenris Wolfbrother rubbed his chin and said:
"That is the granary of the entire continent. If we seize it, War Horde will no longer have to worry about lack of food and grass. Of course, Orcs cannot farm, so farmers will continue to work there."
"It's not far, but the problem is that Westbrook Garrison blocks our way."
Warlord said helplessly:
"That fortress is about the same strength as Stonewall Keep in the Redridge Mountains. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Now that we want Siege of Stormwind, we can't spare the manpower to build a heavily defended fortress. The other way to Westfall is to take Brightwood, but Tranquil Garden Town has been completely fortressed.
Wolf Spirit Priest's Wolf Mane Clan won't attack the city at all!
They are immersed in the battle between the Black Wolf God and White Wolf God hunting groups. They spend all day fighting local werewolves in the forest to the death, and they can't count on them."
"That's a real problem, let me think about it. Get the map!"
Fenris waved his hand, and immediately Orcs carried a huge sandbox made of a map of the southern part of the continent to Chieftain. Fenris squinted at the map, which showed the movements of various clans.
He quickly noticed a clan wandering outside the large army in both directions and said:
"Blacktooth Grin Clan Why is it at sea?"
"Rend and Maim were ordered by Eitrigg Warlord to defend our Goblin merchant companions. They followed Varok Saurfang Warlord to replenish supplies for our fortress in Black Morass.
Eitrigg Warlord said that the supplies in that swamp fortress cannot be used until the critical moment."
Wolf Rider captain waved his whip and said:
"But now our "partner" is infected with Magic Plague, and Warlock under Zuluhed is giving her and her caravan "intoxication" treatment. Food will not be transported for a while, so Blacktooth Grin Clan can only stay at sea temporarily."
"Oh, what a surprise move!"
Fenris laughed and waved his hand and said:
"Let Wolf Spirit Priest contact those two brats and ask their clans to go to Westfall from the sea immediately!
I know there are not many of them, but Westfall now has Gnoll's hunting group for them to drive. I also absolutely believe in Varok Saurfang's war capabilities and let them join the battle! Capture Westfall as quickly as possible.
As long as that place is in our hands, Stormwind Kingdom will be available soon!
As for Gnoll.
Tell Hogger that there is no need to siege the city, just attack it directly!
Black Wolf God will bless it and its hunting herd, and after they take the Lower City wall, Thunderlord Clan will bloodbath that miserable city.
Stormwind, proud and isolated city, hum, welcome to the chastening of war."
PS:
Current update owed: 140, the next update will be on April 1st.