"Stromgarde I will definitely come back!"
The haggard general Danath·Thorbeinn was riding on his war horse, looking at the capital of his motherland from Thandol Span. Under the bright daylight, he could still see the green evil fire burning in Stromgarde.
Those boiling and arrogant flames soared along the city's buildings, igniting the entire city like a city of hell.
Those demons also used magic steel to shape a sharp tower in the ruins, and gathered Fel on the tower to stabilize the entire ruins and the Fel portals around Arathi Highlands, making the top of the tower look like a Eye of the Demon.
Not only General Danath, but also the Arathi knights who rode across Sardo Bridge beside him looked back at the city with sadness and silence.
Even if they killed a fierce Greater Demon in the battle of Arathi Highlands and repeled an entire group of demons Burning Legion back to Twisting Nether, that victory could not change the fact that they were going into exile.
The concentration of Arathi Highlands and Fel is soaring, and humans will definitely be alienated if they stay in that environment for a long time.
Originally, the foreign Vigilant Saint was willing to help Stromgarde Kingdom purify Stromgarde, but King Thoradin's "Imperial Oath" before his death made humans shameless in asking for help. When Marshal Lothar agreed to the oath, General Danath was beside him.
He knew that his uncle's oath was not only for Lothar, but also for him.
The recovery and reconstruction of that devil's city is Danath's life mission, and he is destined to work hard for this goal for the rest of his life!
"Are you sure you don't want to go to the Stormwind Kingdom?"
Colonel Daenerys's voice sounded from behind, making Danath turn around and lean down to the elder who looked younger than him, and he whispered:
"Stormwind Kingdom's military strength is sufficient. We can expel Green Skins there without us. But if Arathi people is too far away from his hometown, I'm afraid we will lose the courage to fight back.
I will stay here!
Establish fortresses and strongholds in the highlands controlled by Wildhammer Dwarves, and train troops there across the strait from our hometown. Moreover, Vigilant Saint has also predicted that the demons of Northern Borderlands will invade Wetlands and Kazz Modan at any time. The dwarf king also invited us to stay in that highland, and they will provide us with the necessary supplies and weapons.
I will stay here!
Every devil who tries to cross this strait will be Execute by my own hands!"
Daenerys hesitated for a moment and whispered:
"I just got the news that Garin did not follow Kul Tiras's fleet to the Stormwind Kingdom. After sending away the people of Faldir's Cove, he formed a cavalry and went to Northern Borderlands during the highland battle.
It is said that he was invited by King Terenas. Obviously, my prince-nephew does not intend to follow Lothar's cause of national restoration.
This means that you may have to fight him on the battlefield in the future.
Are you ready?"
"That is the future. If Garin can lead the army to recover Hillsbrad Foothills and Arathi Highlands, I will follow him no matter what he wants to do. After all, he is my uncle's child, and he is the legitimate prince Stromgarde."
Danath, who had signs of baldness at a young age, replied forcefully:
"But if Lothar comes earlier, then I have no reason to continue waiting for Garin.
To be honest, I don't think he can fight against King Terenas with his political skills. If that guy wants to exchange for something at the expense of the interests of Stromgarde people, then I will never have the slightest mercy when I encounter him on the battlefield."
"Okay, as long as you have the ambition."
Daenerys was very satisfied with her junior who had been brave since she was a child. She handed Barbarian Lord Battleaxe on her back to Danath along with another thing and said:
"This thing is given to you. I hope you can inherit the courage and strength of your ancestor Ignacious."
The general took the battle ax.
He knew that it was something inherited from the royal family, and this elder Half Elf had valued him very much when he was a child. He could not refuse the gift from the elder, mainly because he could not defeat this powerful "little aunt", and after the death of King Thoradin, the sword "Trol'kalar" inherited by the royal family was also held by Colonel Daenerys.
When she was looking for weapons in the royal arsenal, she originally had her eye on this barbarian giant sword.
Because this thing is the same style as "Emperor's Sword" Strom'kar, but King Thoradin said it was "Proof of Kingship" and was unwilling to give it. Even though he was beaten several times, he gritted his teeth and refused to give it. Finally, Daenerys had no choice but to choose that tomahawk.
Now that I finally got what I wanted, Barbarian Lord Battleaxe should be passed on to its true owner.
But another thing given by the little aunt made General Danath a little surprised. He looked at the small glass bottle, which was full of green fluorescent light, as if a group of fireflies were put into it.
He said in surprise:
"What is this?"
"Condensed version of Forest Sprite Devolution Spores."
Daenerys waved his hand and said:
"Taking it will turn on "Prosperity Ritual". If you can survive the Flesh Degradation effect on your own, you can get the blessing of Life Force. Lothar's body is now as strong as a barbarian because he passed the ceremony.
And I heard that successful completion of this ritual can make hair grow back."
Elf Sword Saint glanced at the precarious hairline of his great-nephew, sighed and said:
"This "bald inheritance" in our family is really fatal, so you should complete the ceremony as soon as possible. You are the descendant of Ignacious, and the power of Barbarian Lord is the basis for your recovery of Stromgarde!"
"Bang"
Danath General crushed the bottle without hesitation, placed the green light spot between his mouth and nose and allowed it to blend into his body.
He believed that his little aunt would not harm him.
He must also become the legendary "Troll Slayer" to be able to repel the devil and regain his ancestral land.
But think on the bright side, the little aunt is Lothar's fiancée, which means that even if Danath himself dies on the way to regaining his hometown, Trollbane family's interests will definitely be properly taken care of in the future empire system, which makes the human general who has started to cough no longer have any worries.
While Danath·Thorbeinn is thinking about his little-aunt's future marriage, his "great-aunt" will also face an important decision.
Anduin Lothar As Exodar Ship took off again, he looked at the rock pendant in his hand with a cautious expression, then raised his head and looked at the red-haired mage Rhonin and the serious-faced Vigilant in front of him.
He said:
"Are you sure this is for me?"
"Well, Lady Aegwynn is responsible for issuing it, and I am the witness."
Diakum said in a gentle tone:
"In the battle of Arathi, you made a selfless decision that transcended personal and ethnic interests. We all know how difficult it is, so World Mother believes that you can become the spokesperson of human civilization in the current era, and you are also qualified to join "Salvation Army" and fight for the welfare of the entire world."
"This is a secret organization, Marshal Lothar."
Rhonin leaned on a Lightforging crystallized staff and explained to the marshal very seriously:
"After wearing this pendant, we have to shoulder heavy responsibilities. At some point, we must transcend race and individuality and make sacrifices for the greater good. Just like when demons invade the world right now, we have to participate in the attack of Corrupted Cenarius against Azeroth.
Destroyer Mannoroth's death is just the beginning, the final battle will take place in Kalimdor's Mount Hyjal.
World Mother grants you this Heart of Azeroth, which also means that when facing those World Enemy, you can use the power from the world to fight against them.
That is far beyond our imagination and does not belong to the power of Mortal World."
He paused, stroked his pendant, and said softly:
"I have controlled such power in Stromgarde. For this reason, I can understand why those who hold Heart of Azeroth cannot intervene in mortal battles at will. Such power is completely destructive when used in Mortal World."
"But I am a human marshal, and I am responsible for the mission of rebuilding the empire, which means that I cannot allow such a power to not intervene in the mortal world."
Lothar frowned and said:
"Even if I think I have enough moral standards to suppress the desire in my heart, but..."
"The devil is World Enemy! Marshal."
Rhonin blinked and said:
"You will not incur the rebuke of World Mother if you use the power of the world Annihilation. With all due respect, given the current chaotic situation of Northern Borderlands and it will continue to be chaotic, you will inevitably have to use this power in your future career.
And the more Saviors humans have, the more World Mother pays attention to us.
The last emperor favored by Him was called "Azshara", and the country established by Elf Empress still has an impact on the entire world 10,000 years later."
"That's it."
Lothar's heart moved, and he glanced at Heart of Azeroth on Diakum's finger. He touched the inscription on the pendant in his hand, which was a very exquisite engraving:
"Those who hold this object should enjoy the glory of salvation. Remember that loyalty itself is a reward! May World Mother bless you," Lion "Anduin Lothar."
Even the nickname was given, which means that Lothar doesn't even have the right to refuse this thing.
Once he dares to refuse, it is estimated that a powerful certain Lady Aegwynn will come to him for a "heart-to-heart talk" soon.
Under the gazes of Rhonin and Diakum, Lothar hung the pendant on his neck with the Adamantite chain that came with it in a ceremonial manner, and then hid it in his armor.
But Lothar is a scene person after all, he can always pay attention to those details keenly.
"Does my possession of this artifact mean that I will also participate in the war between Polluter and Kaldorei? I heard from Moon God Priest of Stormwind that Kalimdor has been invaded by demons, and the situation there seems to be much worse than our Eastern Kingdoms?"
he asked.
Vigilant nodded and said:
"We're going there soon!
In fact, we are just a part of this war. While you are fighting Destroyer, the Anti-Demon Crusade that once saved the world has been formed!
Wild God's family members are gathering on a large scale to Kalimdor. Even the Trollss who have a bad relationship with the elves have sent out the first support army. Loa God who are supported by the royal family are dispatched. In the Emerald Dream that envelopes the world, there are supporters going to Mount Hyjal everywhere.
The dragons will soon be heading there too.
All races that you know and unknown to you that exist in this world will be related to this war, and its outcome will also shape a new destiny.
Lothar, you can go alone, or you can summon an army composed of strong people. This is your decision and I will not interfere."
"What about you?"
Lothar asked:
"When will you leave?"
"In a few days."
Diakum said:
"I have to complete a "special force" Lightforging first, and then I will go to help the elves fight against the demons. Not only for my personal justice, but also because purifying the demons is Holy Light Walker's mission.
After you make your decision, you and your Warriors can take Exodar and go to the battlefield with Light Weaver Warband.
If I am not here at that time, Archbishop Archbishop Nali and Akama will be responsible for leading you, and Mag'har Orcs of Durotan and Gorian Expeditionary Force of Mar'gok will not miss this battle."
Lothar nodded.
In fact, he already knew from his fiancée Half Elf that Quel'Thalas had formed an expeditionary force, led by his current "Magic Advisor" Prince Kael'thas, which meant that High Elf had made the decision to "aid distant relatives" before.
Will mankind take this opportunity to ascend to a higher stage and show its determination and courage to the entire world?
This is a decision that Lothar, who is facing many problems, must make at the moment.
Dick did not interfere with Lothar's thinking. He briefly introduced the usage of Heart of Azeroth and left here, leaving the space for conversation to Lothar and Rhonin.
After the alien Saint left, Rhonin immediately stepped forward and reminded:
"Green Skins Orcs's Demon Blood Curse has been unlocked. Marshal, I observed it very clearly on the battlefield. Those Orcss got rid of the control of anger, which means that there are also changes on the Redridge Mountains's side.
I don't know what that Green Skins Great Chieftain wants to do, but if Black Wolf God's Hunting Pack also wants to go to Kalimdor to fight against Polluter, then maybe the Green Skinss of the Redridge Mountains will usher in a wave of "split".
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Stormwind Kingdom can take advantage of the chaos to launch an attack. If you are fast enough, then maybe the problem of the Redridge Mountains will be solved when we return from Mount Hyjal. By then, the internal hidden dangers of the Stormwind Kingdom will also be greatly eliminated.
After Polluter was defeated by Execute, it was the time when the empire launched the holy war to recover Northern Borderlands."
"I think so too, so when I return to the Stormwind Kingdom, I will inform Llane and ask him to take charge of launching the Redridge Mountains campaign."
Lothar nodded, and then asked:
"But why is Khadgar missing? Where has he gone?"
"Khadgar went to the Alterac Kingdom to investigate information about "Dragonborn"."
Rhonin rubbed his eyebrows and said:
"He thinks that those inexplicable guys may be hiding some hidden dangers that we haven't discovered yet. I also think that the appearance of Dragonborn is a bit too coincidental and sudden. Khadgar is going to rescue the trapped civilians while secretly investigating Dragonborn's related matters.
I will meet him later, but don't worry, we will represent human spellcasters and appear on time at Mount Hyjal."
The red-haired mage shrugged and said with a regretful grin:
"And World Heart cannot be used in mortal wars. Without the artifact bonus, I am now a borderline legendary Grand Magus. I will not bother you with the Stormwind Kingdom anymore. Vereesa and Khadgar and I will stay in Northern Borderlands for a long time.
Oh, there is also good news, Khadgar was also awarded an artifact by Lady Aegwynn and became one of us.
His nickname is "Raven."
"We?"
Lothar touched his pendant, he laughed dumbly, curled his lips and said:
"It's like a secret society. Seeing you are so excited and enjoying it. Sure enough, men no matter how old they are, like to play this kind of strange game. But, are we only humans now?"
"Yes, only humans at the moment."
Rhonin explained:
"Star Soul Lord is dissatisfied with the elves, and the dragon issue is still unresolved. Currently, only humans are performing reasonably well, but soon, Zandalari Troll may also have their Saviors.
They were praised when they met Star Soul before, and now they call themselves "Mortal Firstborn", which is very majestic.
Zandalari Island also has the mysterious Azerite Crystal, which can be used to enhance the power of Heart of Azeroth. When we make contributions to World Mother, we can also go there to receive the enhancement of the artifact.
But World Mother's requirements are very strict, and it's not that easy to satisfy him.
What is certain is that after we work together to execute Polluter, all "Child of the World" will enjoy the glory of this salvation!"
Redridge Mountains, Stonewall Keep.
Eitrigg Warlord, who was making "evacuation preparations" secretly, stared dumbfounded at the two brothers Rend and Maim in front of him. The two Blackhand family members were covered in bruises at this time, as if they had run to fight with Thunder Lizard, but that was not the point.
The focus is on the "important person" who was escorted all the way.
"This is your Majesty Thorisson?"
Looking at the tied-up Dark Iron Dwarves king not far away, and the group of vigilant Bronzebeard Dwarves who were guarding the surroundings, the Blackrock Clan and High Overseer people were numb.
He glared at brother Blackhand and scolded:
"Are you two crazy? Why did you want to participate in the internal fighting among the dwarves? And you did such a crazy thing. Now Dark Iron Dwarves will definitely regard us as enemies!"
"It's not what we do, it's what Orgrim ordered."
Rend rubbed his neck and said:
"We brothers are just obeying orders, and Orgrim also has news for you. He said "you can take action". I don't know what this means, but I guess you must know."
"Great Chieftain said that we should retreat to Black Morass to wait for Goblin's ship. When will we leave?"
Maim was even more direct. When asked this question, Eitrigg put his hand on his forehead and sighed helplessly.
This Blackrock Clan is really a "talent". The horse rider is still on the city wall. There are so many Orcs around watching. Can't you two idiots speak in a lower voice?
"I'm still recruiting people, this can't be rushed."
Eitrigg waved his hand and said:
"It will take about two or three days, and humans have already begun to attack Forest Road on the north coast of Lakeshire. They have brought in dwarf tanks as vanguards. In addition, the dirty Harpy has been sneak-attacking and catching our Warrior back for breeding. As a result, the intensity of the battle there and the battle loss rate have been very high in the past few days.
Since you two are here, go there first to stabilize the situation and help me screen them."
He reminded:
"Great Chieftain wants to take away all the Orcs that "can still be saved". Now that Demon Blood Curse has been eliminated, Warrior's rationality is returning, but many people have already been immersed in slaughter and rage.
They think that's good.
They enjoy the feeling of power and love war, and do not feel that they have done anything wrong. They believe in the law of the jungle and the strong. These hopeless destroyers are left here, and humans who are eager for revenge will help us deal with them!
Those Green Skins who are willing to reflect on their mistakes and are tired of war are our compatriots.
Pick out those people and send them secretly to Stonewall Keep. After I appoint a new High Overseer here, we will go to Black Morass."
"Okay."
Rend nodded, leaning on his Blackhand's Fel Saw, and said carelessly:
"When Maim's Blacktooth Grin Clan and I rushed out of Blackrock Mountain, there were a lot of casualties. We just need to add a wave of manpower. All the people we recruited belong to us?"
"Whatever."
Eitrigg's attention at this moment was entirely on the imprisoned Black Iron Emperor, and he asked:
"Orgrim Have you ever told you how to deal with this guy?"
"No, that's about the dwarf princess."
Maim snorted and said:
"That guy is not tall, but he is very cunning. Thanks to her guidance along the way, otherwise Rend and I may not have been able to escape the pursuit of those crazy Dark Iron Dwarves. But I think the dwarf princess definitely wants to go home, so I leave the trouble of how to get her and her captives out of the Redridge Mountains's hands. Anyway, you have a good brain.
As the saying goes, with greater wisdom comes greater responsibility.
We two people with little intelligence will not participate."