Just as Diakum returned to Stormwind with the sanctified the Silver Hand and the Tyr power rune, a portal quietly opened in this city.
The dusty General Alleria Windrunner, her two daughters, and Phoenix Sword Saint who was carrying Ancient Dragonforged Blade walked out of it. They didn't stop for a moment, and headed to Northshire Abbey without even having time to rest.
Marshal Lothar's Magic Advisor Khadgar is busy here right now, near Miss Milly's ancestral large vineyard. In the valley, where the seeds of World Tree Taya'la were planted, surrounded by lush green giant trees and vines, the prototype of a permanent portal shaped by Arcane Rune Stone was mostly completed.
Many mages and golems are stepping up construction here. Dalaran just happened to fall on the sea near Stormwind. The collapsed Mage Tower in the city of mages does not need to be repaired. The magic cornerstone is dug out and sent here directly as the main body of Dark Portal on Azeroth.
Council of Six has no opinion on this.
I even feel honored that Dalaran can participate in the construction of Star Sea Teleportation Gate of this level, but the way they participate feels a bit strange.
But that doesn't stop those magic cornerstones from helping a lot.
The construction progress of Dark Portal at Draenor is also very fast. It is said that in order to realize his purpose of coming to Karazhan for "further study" as soon as possible, Warlord Margok even dismantled the half-reconstructed Gorgrond Temple and used the thousand-year magic cornerstone there to shape the other end of Dark Portal.
If Ogre Warlord knew that his good friend Diakum had registered it for a "day student" course at the Nar'thalas Academy in advance, and Blue Moon Dean happily agreed to allow students from other worlds to come and join Lich's big learning family, I guess it would be even more "happy".
"Fortunately, Khadgar Grand Magus, we got back <Book of Medivh>."
When Ranger General rushed here, she was shocked by the huge door pillars composed of magic foundation stones wrapped with vines. She was Quel'Thalas's Ranger General. Although she was not a spell caster, she had seen it before.
Even in the country of High Elf, portals with such exaggerated specifications are rare.
"Great, with this, the construction progress of Dark Portal will definitely be greatly accelerated."
Khadgar dropped the magic ruler in his hand and stepped forward quickly, took the re-bound magic book, and after flipping through a few pages, he found the knowledge related to Dark Portal.
While he was seriously reviewing this knowledge, Phoenix Sword Saint Salorian Sunseeker, who was fully armed next to him, whispered:
"You have built a super portal in the heart of your kingdom that can pass through a Burning Legion within half an hour. Should I say that you are confident? Or should I say that you rushed to seek medical treatment in a hurry?
Now I am very curious, who will control the "Dark Portal" after it is built?
Don't let reinforcements arrive by then and bring another foreign invasion to the Stormwind Kingdom."
"You don't have to worry about this possibility."
Khadgar is no longer the simple mage who worked as a spy in Karazhan. He has grown up very quickly during the war years. He will explain very calmly and without raising his head:
"Northshire Abbey is already the Holy Land of human Church of the Holy Light. Human Guardian Naaru Voros the Exalted sits here all year round. There is also a Lightforged Burning Legion composed of human Paladin that is gradually being established. They will become Army of the Light in the future.
More importantly, the two worlds connected by Dark Portal have common friends to vouch for us.
Diakum the Saint is both the savior of the Stormwind Kingdom and the spiritual leader of the K'ure Alliance.
Even though the two parties have not had much contact at the moment, we firmly believe that we can completely trust each other when it comes to Green Skins Orcs and the devil. This is not just a covenant, but an alliance of common interests.
Ah, I have understood the secrets of this great magic, and now I must send these secrets to Draenor and hand them over to Warlord Margok.
After the main construction of Dark Portal at both ends is completed in a few days, this door connecting the two worlds will become our turning point in this war."
"Sun King has specially formed a special force composed of Phoenix Mage, Farstriders rangers and Holy Light Priest. They will arrive at in a while Stormwind Kingdom, Prince Kael'thas, who we are currently assisting Stormwind, will become the commander of this unit and will be dispatched under Marshal Lothar."
Ranger General whispered to Khadgar:
"We won't stay here for long. Quel'Thalas currently has many things that need to be dealt with internally. Please send my regards to Marshal Lothar and King Llane for me."
"Hmm."
Khadgar paid tribute to Ranger General in front of him with a face full of respect.
Judging from the haggard appearance of the other party, she and her two daughters' experience of finding this grimoire in Northern Borderlands, which is now in chaos, was by no means smooth sailing. If the empire is restored in the future, the marshal must be persuaded to make a great contribution to General Lirath.
But before Lirath left, the cautious Ranger General hesitated and asked in a low voice:
"Khadgar Grand Magus, you were born in Northern Borderlands to a mage family and studied in Dalaran. Have you ever heard of the legend of "Dragonborn"?"
"There is such a theory. It is said that some humans have obtained the blood of giant dragons for various reasons. There is news that they have a secret inheritance in the Alterac Kingdom, but with all due respect, General, this is just nonsense."
Khadgar curled his lips disdainfully and replied:
"Dalaran once deeply tracked this legend that became popular more than ten years ago, but it turns out that there is no such thing as Dragonborn!
We also discussed this issue specifically with Blue Dragonflight, and the other party gave a clear answer: dragons and humans have strict reproductive isolation, and the two sides can hardly even be regarded as one species. Even if humans drink dragon blood, it is difficult to become Dragonborn.
The dragon's blood is extremely poisonous to humans.
The so-called "Dragonborn" is nothing more than a mortal's romantic fantasy about supernatural power, but why do you know this gossip that only circulates in the Lordaron Kingdom and the Kingdom of Alterante?"
This answer made the four elves in front of them show some doubts and cautious expressions. Phoenix Sword Saint even took off his silver helmet. The elegant-looking High Elf swordsman said to Khadgar seriously:
"Because it's not just a legend anymore, Khadgar Grand Magus.
There are some "Dragonborn" among the Warrior who are currently guarding Lordaeron City. The most famous one is a young knight named "Osmar Garithos". It is said that he comes from the baron's house near Blackwood Lake of Stratholme.
He is very young. He is a royal knight of King Terenas and was appointed "Champion Knight of Lordaeron". We got help from him and his knights when Alterac tracked down the broken pages of the grimoire.
We have seen with our own eyes the powerful fighting power of these "Dragonborn Knights", which are invincible to anyone. Those low-level demons can only be slaughtered in front of them.
Even their war horses have Dragon Scale body protection, which is very majestic."
"Those Dragonborn knights patrolled the border under the orders of King Terenas, protected those people who had no time to evacuate, and placed them in several strategic locations such as Andorhal and Hearthglen. In addition, I heard that Baron Rivendare in the Stratholme area seemed to be a hidden "Dragonborn"."
General Lirath said doubtfully:
"That's why I have this question, is there more Dragonborn in Northern Borderlands than we thought?"
"There's something not quite right about this."
Khadgar frowned.
As an orthodox mage, he absolutely did not believe such nonsense as "Dragonborn", but when he was about to ask, he heard the ringing of the holy bell of Northshire Abbey. It did not mean that something big had happened, so he immediately invited four elven heroes to go and have a look with him.
When they arrived, they happened to see Diakum the Saint personally holding a Holy Light Gleam two-handed war hammer. Witnessed by Archbishop Alonsus Faol and Archbishop Benedictus, he handed it to Paladin Commander Tirion Fordring.
Next to him, Turalyon Grand Knight was loudly introducing the origin of this holy hammer to the spectators.
After hearing that "Silver Hand Holy Hammer" came from the legendary Titan Keepers and "Tyr", the humans present, especially those from Northern Borderlands, cheered one after another.
This is normal.
"Tyr" is the "spiritual belief" of Northern Borderlands Warrior. The garrison area where Lordaron Kingdom is in the Stratholme area is called "Tyr's Hand".
That is a legend that has been passed down from generation to generation in northern Xinjiang, and its origins can even be traced back to the early barbarian era. It is obvious that the Vrykul people who followed Tyr and fled to Tirisfal Glades tens of thousands of years ago passed down this legend.
Of course, legends from generation to generation have already mythologized "Tyr" as the "God of Courage" in human legends.
His image in human hearts basically has nothing to do with Titan Keepers.
"It's the genuine Force Artifact!"
Salorian Sunseeker is a "magic Sword Saint". He walks a very special path of Demon Sword warriors, so he is very sensitive to energy. After carefully observing the holy hammer, he whispered to General Lirath:
"This holy object has an extraordinary origin, but it was obviously arranged to be "appeared" at this time in order to boost morale. It seems that Marshal Lothar also knows this very well."
"Hmph, if he doesn't even understand this, then Quel'Thalas won't bet all his money on him."
Ranger General laughed, nodded in greeting to Diakum the Saint, and then disappeared from the crowd with his daughters.
However, as the protagonist of today's small celebration, Tirion Fordring felt a little guilty. He was not a person who liked fame and wealth, so after the congratulatory crowd dispersed, he carried the Holy Hammer and found Alexandros Mograine Grand Duke who was leading Ash Knight's training behind the monastery.
Sir Fordring whispered:
"Your qualifications and power on the road to Paladin are stronger than mine. Silver Hand Holy Hammer should be left to you, or else to me."
"Hey, we are all brothers of faith, why do we care about this?"
Grand Duke was in a good mood because he had successfully taken back his family some time ago, preventing them from being tortured by Magic Plague and being invaded by demons. Seeing Fuding's guilty face, he immediately waved his hand and said:
"Everyone has seen your meritorious service in Battle of Stormwind. If you ask me, you are too humble. And it's not just you who has received the Holy Relic Award."
Mograine looked around, stretched out his hand as if sharing a secret, and an irregular Holy Light Crystal jumped into the palm of his hand.
That thing Gleam is imbued with the power of emblem gold, and it is absolutely extraordinary at first glance.
"This is."
Fuding said in surprise:
"Fragments of Naaru?"
"Yes, from our Guardian Naaru Voros the Exalted."
Duke Mograine said with emotion:
"It is said that Voros the Exalted followed the story of its predecessors, Draenei's Guardian Naaru Lady Kara and Vigilant Saint, and also separated some of its Naaru Holy Body to the most pious and loyal Holy Light family members as precious materials.
Light Weaver Warband's powerful instructor Maraad described in detail how to use this sacred thing.
When we perfectly combine our own Holy Light Doctrine with this crystal to inspire our own Holy Light, we can find the most outstanding forging master to create our own "Ashen Holy Blade".
Because it is made of its own moral crystal, this holy blade is the most suitable demon-repelling holy object for Holy Light Walker.
We have a connection with the "Ashbringer" holy sword, so this is also the most suitable inheritance weapon for Ash Knight Order. These holy swords will also be passed down from generation to generation in the hands of human Paladin, and eventually become sacred symbols of human faith.
So, you don't have to feel guilty about this at all, Fuding, this artifact from Tyr is very good, but it is not suitable for me and my knights.
Let's not talk about this anymore."
The bold archbishop secretly took out a wine bottle and took a sip, which made Fuding's eyes widen, and he said:
"Didn't I hear that you quit drinking?"
"Yes, I quit. I quit three times this month."
Grand Duke grinned and said:
"But when I met Vigilant a few days ago and listened to him explain Holy Light Doctrine, I realized that drinking and enjoying is not prohibited in Draenei's Holy Light Doctrine. Holy Light is a Subjective Force only blooms for the brave, the wise and the benevolent.
As long as we adhere to justice and axioms, Holy Light does not criticize the personal life of every follower.
Let me tell you, this is a good faith.
Listen, Fuding, when Ash Knight Order assists Marshal Lothar in repelling Green Skins, we will return to Northern Borderlands to resist the devil and defend our faith. It is said that Light's Hope Chapel is still insisting, and our Holy Land must ensure safety there."
Mograine said seriously:
"After Ash Knight Order returns home, you and your Army of the Light will take over from us to guard Holy Land and Voros the Exalted. This is a sacred duty, and evil things must not be allowed to come near here."
"I will do my best!"
Fuding responded loudly, saying:
"I believe we will meet again in our hometown, but there are rumors about Marshal Lothar"
"That's what politicians and nobles should be concerned about."
Mograine snorted and said:
"We Paladin should be more pure, Fuding, our beliefs do not distinguish national boundaries, and our oath to protect the people should not be so narrow. As for whether the empire will be rebuilt, and who will be the emperor?
When Northern Borderlands is recovered, the people will have their own choice in mind."
"Yeah, that's true."
"The people's support can be used."
When Diakum boarded the Exodar parked at Thunder Falls, he said to Neri who was following him:
"I just listened to the voices of the Warriors. They have recovered from the impact of Magic Plague. Coupled with a series of recent events, they are eager to go to war again to repel Green Skins and regain their land.
The nostalgia for their hometown and the hatred for the devil in the hearts of those Northern Borderlands exiles have also burned into flames!
After the Kul Tiras fleet returns more exiles, Lothar can start to recover Westfall, and then recover one area after another. By the time Green Skins is finished, the army under his command is almost ready.
At that time, the peak of burning Legion Invasion will inevitably pass, and it will be the best time for Lothar to start rebuilding the empire.
If everything goes well, he can probably complete it in two or three years."
"There are six kingdoms over there including Dalaran."
Neri curled his lips and said:
"I think the political confrontation alone is enough for Lothar, but it has nothing to do with us.
I will go back to Draenor soon. Khadgar asked me to bring <Book of Medivh> to Warlord Margok. Dark Portal will be opened soon. I have to go back to coordinate the relationship. In the future, I will be resident at the Stormwind Kingdom and serve as the "Draenor Ambassador"."
"I'm just going back for a few days."
Dick said:
"Dark Portal can be opened in up to ten days."
"Yes, it's just ten days."
Neri took hold of Human Form's Diakum, nibbled on his cheek, then waved his hand very coolly, and soon pushed a box out of Diakum's bedroom on the spaceship.
It is filled with all kinds of materials with exaggerated textures from Old God's body. You need to bring Draenor back to ask Mok'Nathal to make a war bow for you. There are also a lot of "Hakkar's Bloodspattered Scales" that you can take back to make a set of armor.
This is all "boyfriend's love", Neri says it is not rare, but in fact it is still very useful. For a hunter like her, sending flowers is far less than giving these practical things.
Diakum sent Neri to the elevator of Exodar, and watched as Old Anzu sent a Dread Raven to pick up Neri. Currently, Dark Portal has not been opened. If you want to go to Draenor, you can only ask Aegwynn for help.
I don't know if it's an illusion, but Dick always felt that Neri's smile when he left was a little weird.
"Maybe it's an illusion?"
Vigilant shrugged, took out his sacred contract and returned to the bedroom, ready to write down some more thoughts.
The last Holy Deed was filled up and I gave it to Maraad a few days ago as a birthday gift for his 20,000th birthday. I have just started writing this Holy Deed, and it is full of various insights about Light-Shadow Twinborn.
As a result, as soon as he opened the door, his eyes were covered by a pair of fragrant hands, and the sacred deed in his hands was taken away by another pair of slightly colder hands.
"Neri is gone."
Saloras said in his ear:
"Guess what she told us sisters just now?"
"Holy Light is on top!"
Dick sighed and said:
"Aren't you still weak?"
"Well, it seems that you do not reject tonight's debate on the "doctrine of light and shadow". So, can we understand that you walk in the light but still have obscene desires in the world?"
Oreses's kiss fell on Vigilant's other ear, and she whispered:
"This doesn't seem to be what Saint did. After all, theoretically, we are your disciples."
Regarding such teasing, or "flirting", Diakum behaved very calmly. He sighed and replied:
"If I say stop, can you two allow me to quietly understand the mystery of Holy Light and the shadow tonight?"
"What do you think?"
The sound of clothes falling was still so clear in the quiet bedroom. The main reason was that Twins's identical archbishop's robes were a little too cumbersome.
The various sacred ornaments, medals, emblems, etc. on it weigh several kilograms in total, which means that Eredar has a strong physique. If a human wears such a magic robe, he will be out of breath after running a few steps.
"You've been lost in the light, and you know what it feels like to gradually lose yourself."
"We both just returned from the light, and we were almost lost. We need to reestablish our connection with the world in time."
"But we have been away from home for more than 20,000 years, sir. No, Dick, the things that can connect us in this star are becoming fewer and fewer every day."
"We are Eternal Life, but the world is not, time is not, and the sea of stars is not, so we should cherish each other more."
"Be our connection to the world"
"Help us, help us find those two selves that we have almost forgotten. I guess, the Twins in your heart must be completely different from us now."
In Twins's unique one-sentence but perfectly connected way of speaking, Dick took out his handkerchief and wiped the lip marks on his face. He did not open his eyes, but after realizing that Disguise Brooch had also been taken off, he said with some worry:
"Is this going to hurt you?"
Twins in front of him didn't answer for a long time, until Diakum heard their whispers:
"No wonder Neri asked us to "help". I thought she was sarcastic and mocking us, but I didn't expect that she really needed help to "share the firepower"."
"Yeah, Archbishop Nali is not easy either. This thing seems to be much more majestic than I remember. It's really scary."