Chapter 458 67. Cruel Female Forbidden Guard Vashj's Action Plan - Additional Updates[35]
(Additional update for "konstanzzz" brothers [3/5])
Vashj wakes up.
She felt as if she had had a hazy dream.
In her dream, she met a doctor who felt "safe". Not only was he willing to listen to her ten thousand years of suffering, but he also gave her spiritual enlightenment and opened her skull.
Wrong!
The spy master woke up instantly.
She jumped up with excitement, looked around cautiously, and found that she was lying in the woods outside Suramar City.
His armor is placed next to him, as well as a Mogu style war halberd and war bow.
But I should be on Exodar, so what happened?
How did I return to Broken Isles?
Who sent him down?
All kinds of doubts came to her mind, and then she found a letter in her clothes.
After taking it apart, I saw that it was written by Archbishop Saloras. The calligraphy of this adjutant Eredar is very good. He is worthy of Outstanding Graduate of the Arcane Academy. It is in sharp contrast with the calligraphy of Vigilant, which is not bad but definitely not good.
In the letter, Saloras briefly told her that the operation was successful!
Vashj's body has recovered to health, but because Exodar had to return to Stormwind quickly due to special duties, he could only place her near Suramar halfway.
Her armor has been cleaned and strengthened by the Lightforged Artificers. The "Shockstrike" halberd is an artifact that Commander Diakum personally compensated for her as an apology for "illegal detention" of her these past few days.
At the end of the letter, Saloras reminded her that she must protect Queen Azshara's body. If Azshara's soul returns from Shadowlands to Material World in the future, without a body, she will have no choice but to wander around the world as a spirit body.
As a loyal spy master, you don't want your Empress to become a "lonely ghost", right?
How is this possible!
After reading the letter, Vashj immediately strengthened her mind. She would never allow His Majesty Empress's holy body to be blasphemed in the slightest!
Therefore, she quickly put on her armor and held the powerful Mogu halberd in her hands and waved it a few times. The terrifying surge of electricity wrapped around the halberd decorated with lightning spheres, making it look extremely majestic.
Vashj is very satisfied with the combat effectiveness of this thing.
Although she seemed to have overlooked that the heavy halberd in her hand was exclusively for the Thunderlord Clan. It would have been difficult for a strong Mogu to lift it with both hands, but in Vashj's hands it was as light as a needle.
However, none of this matters!
The spy master easily convinced herself to ignore these minutiae. She was eager to rush back to Nightwell Fortress to protect her best Majesty Empress, so she turned around and jumped into the shadows, sprinting towards Suramar City at five times the speed of sound in the woods.
The roaring sonic waves then flooded the poor forest.
Now even though Vashj didn't intend to waste time on minutiae, he noticed the changes in himself.
She stopped while accelerating, looked at the scene behind her like a tornado destroying the parking lot, and touched her hand again, feeling that the unreliable Vigilant must have given herself some extra "strengthening".
"Are these powers so that I can better defend Queen Azshara?"
The spy master pouted.
She complained:
"That guy is quite nice. No wonder Empress trusted him so much when we first met. In that case, take some time to get used to this "blessing".
But the first priority is to return to Nightwell Fortress.
It has been half a year since I was caught by mistake while tracking Tomb of Sargeras's anomaly. General Varo'then is loyal enough but lacks adaptability when it comes to politics. It is hard to say whether he can withstand Elisande's endless temptations.
However, the supreme Empress has awakened!
She has not returned to her loyal Suramar just because His Majesty launched an expedition to punish the Shadowlands traitors. Yes, Your Majesty will eventually return to his throne and lead his Highborne people to rise again."
Vashj narrowed his eyes.
She realized that her duty at this time was to never let Elisande know the news of "Empress's awakening", otherwise Archmage, who had already been rebellious, might make a dangerous move.
Your Majesty is indeed Invincible in Azeroth, but with her will absent from her body, if Nightwell is destroyed, her holy body will not be able to counterattack that vicious assassination blade.
"I also want to win over some loyal ministers for Empress, and I am always ready to respond to His Majesty's call. Once Your Majesty returns to the throne, I will immediately kill Elisande and the rebellious ministers and traitors around her!"
On the way to Suramar, Vashj's deep thinking as a spy master quickly came into play, allowing her to initially formulate a series of plans.
She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt that after receiving Vigilant's "treatment", her thinking became much more flexible. It had been many years since she had felt such an experience of "inspiring ideas and wide-open brains".
My thinking seemed to have been severely opened up by an invisible hand.
My closed heart and eyes seem to have accepted all possible paths, and are no longer blind or foolish.
She glanced at the Entropic Energy echoing on her fingertips.
She has seen those "Ren'dorei" in Pandaria's activities. Considering that Mr. Diakum used Profound Meaning of the Curse of Flesh to reshape his body, he will definitely have some void power left after experiencing "void healing".
Therefore, I can currently be regarded as a "Ren'dorei".
In the past, the "big Highborne ist" Vashj would have scorned this "impure" form, but now she found that she accepted it all calmly.
This is the power obtained to protect Empress, and all power is just a means, the purpose is to ensure that His Majesty Azshara is not harmed.
I should be more "pragmatic" in order to serve Empress better.
"He who comes, stop there!"
When Vashj arrived outside Grand Promenade of Suramar City, she was immediately stopped by the patrolling city guards. Half a year later, Magic Plague's crisis had subsided in the outside world, but Elisande actually still maintained the barrier of Nightwell.
How afraid of death is that rebellious bug?
The spy master sneered at this, but expressionlessly threw his identity certificate to the Nightborne city defense officer in front of him. The latter was shocked when he saw the identity of Vashj, and then reported it immediately.
A few minutes later, the city's great astrologer, Elisande's close comrade-in-arms, Mr. Etraeus, personally appeared from the portal on his own magic chariot.
He is welcoming Vashj back to the city.
Although Ms. Vashj belongs to the Empress imperial guard system and has always regarded herself as a loyal minister and will not have too much contact with the Elisande ruler faction, the Highborne in the city all respect or fear Ms. Vashj.
All because this spy master is very good at digging up "dirty information".
The fact that she was able to find the position of the highly trusted chief maid in Queen Azshara's court is enough to show that Vashj's political wisdom is by no means ordinary.
What's more, the assassins in Empress's exaggerated Praetorian Guard were all commanded by Ms. Vashj. They really pissed off this ruthless spy master. Their whole family was killed, and they died violently with just a gesture.
Highborne's arrogant nobles are very reluctant to reason. If they start to reason politely, it means they are really afraid.
"Your trip will be long enough."
The great astrologer Etraeus maintains the dignity that Highborne nobles should have.
Unlike his servants who became "African elves" because they absorbed the magic power of Nightwell all the year round, the great astrologer who had already used Arcandor Holy Tree fruit to cleanse Magic Addiction had fair skin and graceful posture.
Holding the astrological staff, he personally opened a "path" to the city for Ms. Vashj.
In the path where the thick Nightwell magic power spread, he asked seemingly casually:
"And your sudden trip was not reported to any department in the city. Magic Plague is rampant outside. Madam, it is really dangerous for you to go out alone without escort."
"What if?"
Vashj asked in an indifferent tone:
"If you don't go out to understand the world, are you stuck in this narrow world of Suramar? Just like a toad sitting in a well looking at the sky. Well, this is the Pandaren wisdom I learned from Pandaria's travels.
Don't pay attention to that idiom, Mr. Etraeus, it's not a compliment."
"Pandaria?"
The expression of the great astrologer who had experienced the Elven Empire era immediately became serious, and he asked:
"I recently observed the stars at night and indeed discovered that the positions of Draco and Tiger in the sea of stars have changed, which indicates that Material World has experienced some unforeseen deflection of fate. And is the "Pandaren" you call an ancient ally that had clear diplomatic relations with me, Elven Empire?"
"Oh, it's good that you haven't forgotten the pride of the empire."
Vashj flipped her gloved fingers over, and a delicate Azure Dragon Jade Talisman jumped into her palm. She said:
"The contemporary leader of Pandaren asked me about the current situation of the Elven Empire, making me deeply ashamed of our depravity and weakness. Go, Your Excellency Etraeus, give this jade talisman to Elisande and let her prepare!
Soon, the Pandaren delegation from Pandaria will arrive at Broken Isles. They will come to pay homage to the glory of Empress and reshape the ancient diplomacy between them and us.
It is said that their Emperor Shaohao also has a handwritten letter to be delivered to His Majesty Empress.
That is a letter from one emperor to another leader. If Elisande still has the slightest sense of honor for Highborne, let her sort out this decaying city recently!
So as not to leave a bad impression on foreign guests."
The great astrologer's expression was very serious.
No matter how Archmage Elisande views this matter, at least he, a Highborne nobleman, must maintain his pitiful glory, so it is inconvenient to say more and hurriedly left in a magic chariot.
Vashj then boarded the magic chariot brought to her by the great astrologer. After the thing levitated, she indicated the direction for it to carry her towards the city pier.
Nightwell Fortress is located outside the bay of Suramar City. It is a majestic palace hanging on an island alone, connected to the city by only a cross-sea white bridge.
Normally civilians are not allowed to approach there.
Only during Highborne's festivals will the dark Shal'dorei Nightborne be allowed to approach the sleeping palace of Empress.
That was the busiest time for Nightwell Fortress, and countless tired and fragile Nightborne civilians would kneel down on the steps, wailing and begging to pray to Empress.
They called for the beloved Empress to wake up and wanted His Majesty "Light of Lights" Azshara to rule them personally.
Although there is no mention of Elisande's "ten thousand years of virtue", every sentence is a satire on Archmage. Therefore, after every festival, some of the civilians who cry the saddest will "miss".
Archmage obviously didn't like the people he had "protected" for ten thousand years and ran to offer his loyalty to Elf Empress who had slept for ten thousand years and never cared about anything.
She and her lords may feel that the elves in this city are heartless.
Actually, Vashj didn't think there was any problem with this before. After all, she and General Varo'then could only barely maintain His Majesty Azshara's reputation in this city under the current environment.
There is really nothing she can do about what Nightbornes are going through.
Suramar was a big city during the Elven Empire period. There were millions of Nightbornes in this city, and there were only so many Forbidden Guards to protect His Majesty. Even if she really saw a tragedy, she really couldn't handle it.
But it's different now.
Empress will return to rule his own empire, and those Nightborne who have suffered Elisande for a long time will become tools that can be used reasonably.
The people are looking forward to the return of Empress's glory, but they happen to have long-standing grudges against Archmage's ruthless rule.
Perhaps all she needs to do is secretly add fuel to the flames, and a "great uprising" will break out in Suramar City. When Her Majesty wakes up from Nightwell, she will be greeted by a group of loyal loyal emperors with tears in their eyes and shouts of "Long Live the Emperor."
Well, what a perfect script. His Majesty will definitely be very happy.
As for Elisande
This piece of shit on the side of the road is not worth dirtying your hands!
As loyal ministers of Empress, I and Varo'then have the responsibility to deal with this idiot who is rebellious and harsh on the people for Empress.
Even if Her Majesty Azshara has all kinds of bad things, during the years of her rule, Highborne really has never suffered such grievances as she is now. Even the magic power supplies have to be counted on people's heads every day.
Riding on a horse!
Elven Empire How did it become like this!
After thinking about it, Vashj was substituted for her, and she suddenly felt that Elisande really deserved to die!
Obviously Nightwell's magic power is enough to distribute to the common people. As long as she and the senior officials waste less, Nightborne in the city will be able to get sufficient rations of magic wine.
But those "white-skinned" Highborne just don't want to stop having those damn worthless dinners and dances.
How can we restore the glory of the empire with such a group of insects?
"Ah!"
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Just when the spy master was planning the details of the famous "Suramar Uprising" in her mind, she suddenly heard a scream from the street. Vashj looked up and saw a ragged little Nightborne girl falling from Hall of Order not far away.
The poor little girl was dancing happily, but nothing could save her from falling to death.
Vashj knew that the reason why such a child appeared above Hall of Order was because he was hired by the magicians under Elisande to clean up the magic circle.
Those magic circles are built in the mezzanine of the building. Adults cannot enter at all. Only children can move around freely.
Although mages can also use magic to clean up, it will cause unnecessary interference to the magic circle.
There are many "child workers" like this in the city. They are hired to clean the magic circle and will receive additional rations of magic wine. Therefore, it is a very good job opportunity among Nightborne civilians.
But it's also dangerous.
Just like now, the main body of the magic circle is very precise and cannot be tied with ropes to avoid wear and tear. If the children lose their grip, they will fall from the sky.
This kind of thing has happened before, and the families of those who died can receive ten times the magic wine compensation.
Well, fifteen bottles of magic wine.
This is the compensation that the people of Azshara's empire will receive if they lose a child in ten thousand years.
"Thankfully Diakum the Saint is not here."
This was the first thought that came to Vashj's mind. Otherwise, based on Saint's moral standards, after knowing all this, he would probably immediately order Exodar to carry out Orbital Bombardment at Elisande's residence.
"Why didn't I realize before that this city looks like a man-eating monster?"
This was Vashj's second thought.
She suddenly realized that in addition to strengthening her body, Diakum the Saint also seemed to have brought back things she had forgotten for too long.
Conscience
Riding on a horse!
When Highborne people in the city hear these things, won't their consciences hurt?
She then stood up to catch the little girl who was falling. There was an artificial lake across from her fall point, and even Shadow Step couldn't catch her in time.
But Vashj knows that he can.
She doesn't know where the confidence comes from, but she can do it!
After taking a deep breath, the world in Vashj's eyes suddenly "slowed down" and everything around him went into "slow motion", including the fallen leaves falling in the air, the dust rising on the street, the exclamations from the crowd, and even the oncoming wind.
She is entering a state of super reflexes, and the world in front of her is playing "frame by frame."
But this is still not enough.
She still had to go slower, so the moment Vashj started, her nerves became sharper. In the nanosecond-level perception that was almost "completely stopped", she was the only one in the whole world who still maintained the "normal speed".
So Vashj quickly crossed the street where time was suspended in front of him, passed those guys who were as slow as "lightning", and came to the little girl who was only one meter high from the ground.
She reached out her hand and wiped away the tears from the corners of the little guy's eyes with rare tenderness.
She must have been extremely scared, her eyes had been closed tightly, and her dirty hands were tightly holding the pendant on her chest. It was not a valuable thing, but it was perhaps the most important treasure she had obtained in her short life.
A crystal stone with parents' names engraved on it.
The quality is not high.
It is estimated that they are not qualified to be used as consumables in Elisande's laboratory, but this is the most valuable thing in the hands of the civilians under Empress.
She must be the little darling of the family.
She must also be very sensible, so she would do such a dangerous job.
Vashj has never felt so "emotional".
But when she reached out and hugged the little girl, and then ended the "nanosecond neural reaction", she really hoped that something like this would never happen again.
This is not the life that the people of Empress should live!
Pandaren will really laugh at them to death, and then send out all Blackguard to destroy their fallen civilization!
In the words of Pandaren, this is called "criminalizing the people."
"Buzz"
The outside world suddenly returned to normal. The little girl in Vashj's arms widened her eyes in surprise. The painful death she imagined had not come. She was held in the arms of a beautiful big sister.
The eldest sister appeared beside him as if teleporting and saved him.
"Your skin is so white, you must be a noble man"
The little girl was frightened.
She saw the white neck of Vashj under the battle helmet. She trembled and was about to plead guilty, but was stopped by the spy master.
She put the little girl on the ground and took out a magic gem from her arms. She wanted her not to do such dangerous actions in the future, but then she thought that the child couldn't keep such a treasure, so giving her money would mean letting her die.
Coupled with the "Great Uprising" plan she had in mind before, Vashj said to the child:
"I am the maid of Queen Azshara, have you heard of Empress?"
"Hmm."
Nightborne The little girl nodded vigorously and said:
"Mom and dad said that Empress is the most kind and beautiful leader. Once she wakes up, everyone will have endless magic wine to drink."
"Yes, as long as Empress wakes up, everything will be fine."
Vashj patted the little girl's head, wiped the dust from her face, and said:
"Go and gather the children like you in the city. You go to Empress's palace this afternoon. Someone will receive you at the gate of Nightwell Fortress. The magic circle there also needs some maintenance.
Then, as the chief maid of Queen Azshara, I appoint you as the "trainee maid" of the Empress palace. Little girl, Your Majesty has not recruited new maids for ten thousand years.
You should feel honored by it."
"But... but those fierce city guards won't let us run around."
The little girl was a little embarrassed and said:
"Can I ask my parents to send me there?"
"Of course, Empress's palace also needs some servants to clean up and decorate it."
Vashj handed his identity seal to the little girl and said:
"If anyone stops you, show them this. If they still stop you, tell them that Empress's Guard will "visit" them soon.
Go ahead.
You don't have to work here anymore, no one will punish you."
"But my reward is two bottles of magic wine. With them, my parents don't have to work overtime at Dusk Winery these days."
The little girl still wants to finish her work.
Even though she almost fell to her death from a high place, Vashj clenched her fingers. Your Majesty's people are so simple. This horse riding was all Elisande's fault!
"Get this "trainee maid" the reward she deserves!"
Vashj raised his head and scolded the spell caster who hurriedly ran out of Hall of Order:
"Don't let me tell you a second time! The mages under Elisande are really promising. How dare you owe Forbidden Guard members remuneration?"
"Ah? Maid? Forbidden Guard?"
That mage was stupid.
This little girl was obviously hired by her from the street. Why did she suddenly become a Empress maid?
But he didn't dare to go into details with Vashj.
He could feel that Ms. Vashj's anger at this moment was very terrifying, and he was as ridiculous in front of her as a paramecium under the feet of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Didn't it mean that Ms. Vashj was injured back then and couldn't grow in strength?
It doesn't look like he's injured.
Wait!
Empress palace started recruiting maids again after 10,000 years?
What is this doing?
Do they want to expand their power?
No!
This news must be told to Archmage!