"It's so fashionable"
Seventh Legion's Battle Standard is hunting in Arathi Highlands.
Anduin Lothar stood under the flying Battle Standard, wearing Lionheart Battle Armor surrounded by Holy Light, looking at Stromgarde in the distance. There was no trace left of the city he was familiar with.
The devil stayed here for half a year and completely transformed the city into a "Devil City".
The city wall surrounded by evil fire is made of black magic steel. The aggressive spike shapes and the Fel cannon mounted on the city wall give it the feeling of an "invincible fortress".
Of course, the most exaggerated one is the Fel Tower built in the center of the city.
The demons adhere to a very violent and aggressive aesthetics of destruction, shaping the black tower into magic steel spikes that pierce the sky, and igniting evil flames in the double-forked structure at the top, making the fire look like a Gleam of Eye of Sargeras.
It looked around Arathi Highlands and the entire Northern Borderlands ruthlessly, announcing the true existence of the Burning Legion in this world.
Of course, it is in sharp contrast to this majestic city of demons. Since the end of the Mount Hyjal war, the demons' power in Azeroth has been suppressed to its lowest point.
"The battle report sent by Silverwing Sentinels clearly stated that Burning Legion's strongholds in Kalimdor have been eliminated. Kaldorei has professionals like Illidari, so that all large-scale actions of the devil cannot escape their pursuit.
It is said that Illidari is moving to Quel'Thalas, and the never-ending Demon Hunters is using Eastern Continent as their next hunting ground."
Next to Lothar, Commodore Daenerys, wearing a set of the Seventh Legion general's armor, hugged Lothar's battle helmet and whispered:
"But those Demon Hunter will probably be disappointed. After we capture Stromgarde, demons will no longer gather on a large scale in the Eastern Continent."
"Yes, the Dragonborn knights of Terenas captured the Alterac royal city a few days ago, and all the demons entrenched in the castle in the ice and snow were expelled and killed by them."
Lothar said:
"Now Stromgarde is a large stronghold of the demons the One. Perhaps the existence of Dragonborn is not entirely a bad thing. They have the same ability to resist supernatural forces as werewolves, provided that they need to suppress the destructive desire flowing in their veins."
"Oh, you will excuse the enemy. Just because they kill demons doesn't mean they are good people. However, you do have enough time to discipline those Dragonborn.
The premise is that you can win this Northern Borderlands battle.
Terenas's troops have been arrayed outside Thoradin's Wall, and they have occupied and controlled various fortresses and dangerous areas in Hillsbrad Foothills."
Daenerys shook his head and said:
"Then we have to fight all the way. Everywhere is a real bloody battle. Look, Danath and his knights are here."
Commodore pointed forward. At the front of the temporary military camp established at "Refugee Valley", when General Danath came with the Arathi knights, he received a warm welcome from the Seventh Legion soldiers.
They have all heard of the heroic deeds of the Arathi Rangers who persisted in fighting in their fallen homeland.
In the past six months, General Danath and his knights are Arathi Highlands the One a force that is still fighting back. It is precisely because of their efforts and activity that Thoradin's Wall, which is of extremely important strategic significance, has not been controlled by the Lordaeron people.
The ancient city wall surrounds all areas bordering Arathi Highlands and Hillsbrad Foothills. Since the Emperor Thoradin era, the "Great Wall of Mankind" has been the most important strategic facility of the empire.
Once the place is controlled, if Lothar wants to enter Northern Borderlands, it must first fight a siege battle that is destined to be tragic.
From this point of view, Lothar must thank Dallas·Thorbeinn for his persistence in fighting over the past six months. Arathi people, who never gave up, gave Lothar's Northern Expedition a perfect start.
Danath·Thorbeinn has now become a half-giant more than three meters tall.
This is the external change of Spriggans's Atavism Spore that brought him the power of a barbarian. Of course, such an exaggerated body shape cannot ride an ordinary war horse, so Danath's mount is a majestic "Dragon Qilin".
This thing has the shape of a war horse, the head of a flying dragon and a graceful tail. It is covered with solid Dragon Scale and has horns like a dragon. It has a huge body, runs fast, has a strong impact and has an exaggerated load-bearing capacity.
Even though Danath is a semi-giant, it doesn't look cramped at all when riding Dragon Qilin.
This supernatural war horse is the standard ground combat vehicle of Dracthyr. Although Dracthyr has wings, which prevents them from using this heavily equipped war horse in most cases, Neltharion, who is not crazy, is obviously a perfectionist. It stubbornly designed a ground vehicle for its creation.
During the long period of time when Dracthyr was sealed on an outlying island, Dragon Qilin reproduced a fairly prosperous ethnic group on Forbidden Isle.
Although many Dragon Qilins died in the storm caused by Raszageth, Dracthyrs still tried their best to protect many ancient "companions".
When Blackscale Camp arrived at Stormwind, Sarkareth gave these majestic dragon-shaped war horses as gifts to King Llane at the suggestion of Onyxia.
Llane liked this brave, powerful and loyal mount very much, and announced on the spot that Dragon Qilin would be cultivated for a long time as a military vehicle for the Stormwind Kingdom. The king was also a man of the scene, and transferred several majestic Dragon Qilin to important allies.
"You are finally here!"
Danath, who was carrying his ancestral battle ax, was very happy today. He jumped off his war horse, strode towards Lothar, then took off his battle helmet and shook his rather "chic" long hair.
This scene made Lothar blink.
The former Danath was bald, and according to the strange Bronze Dragons who can travel through time, the future Lothar is also bald, but now both of them have healthy hair under Spriggans's "Atavism Spore treatment".
This is truly a blessing.
Ah, it's so nice to live a life where you don't have to become a downtrodden and wretched "Mediterranean uncle".
"Thank you for your hard work, Danath. From now on, Arathi people no longer has to fight alone."
Lothar held Danath's hand and said loudly:
"I know you are an outstanding soldier and don't like to waste time, so I will keep it short and take a rest. When the representatives of Dalaran come over, we will start attacking Stromgarde!
After we capture this city, you will come with us to the north, and we will end Terenas's reign of terror!"
"As long as Stromgarde is captured, as long as the symbolic city of Stromgarde is returned to the embrace of mankind, all Arathi people will die for you!"
Danath didn't say anything, but his promise made Lothar nod.
Arathi people never breaks his promise, which is basically equivalent to Dallas Thorbeinn and his brave and capable Arathi Highlands knights swearing allegiance to Lothar.
But what Danath brought was not all good news. He looked around and whispered to Lothar:
"My cousin, Garin Thorbeinn, the last prince of Stromgarde, entered Stromgarde with a group of Dragonborn knights a few days ago. I don't know whether he planned to take back the city on his own or under the instruction of King Terenas.
In short, they are also fighting against time!
This may be related to King Thoras's dying oath. The legend that "only those who capture Stromgarde are qualified to become emperor" has spread throughout Northern Borderlands. I hope that after we invade the city, you can hand over the Dragonborn knights to me.
Garin is my family, I have to confirm whether he can be saved."
"Even if you don't tell me, I will leave this matter to you, Danath. I have learned a lot from Vigilant. I know that in many cases I don't need and shouldn't interfere in other people's family affairs."
Lothar patted Danath's exaggeratedly muscular arm and said:
"I promise you that I will never interfere in Trollbane family's internal affairs."
"But I will!"
Commodore Daenerys moved his fingers and said:
"Garin is also my junior, and so are you, so no matter what you two want to do in the Demon City, you must get the permission of my elder."
Danath was silent for a moment, then nodded.
While the three were talking, a Gryphon Rider dived down from high altitude, landed outside Refugee Valley, and then quickly walked to the marshal's tent. He reported loudly:
"Marshal Lothar, Derek Proudmoore has commanded the warships to approach Faldir's Cove, and they are about to bombard several Lordaeron warships stationed in the bay. Prince Derek would like to ask you, how to deal with Lordaeron Dragonborn on the warship?"
"They sacked the dwarven ports and caused dwarven casualties. Their behavior was no different from pirates! Therefore, their fate is not up to me."
Lothar waved his hand and said:
"Inform Muradin Bronzebeard Prince of this news. If Muradin has no objection, let Derek deal with them the way Kul Tiras people deal with pirates!
Tell Prince Derek that after completing the occupation of Faldir's Cove, I need him to command the warship to bombard Stromgarde on the sea to cover our attack on the city.
This battle does not require the participation of Kul Tiras's marines. Please recharge your navy Warrior's strength. We will rely on them for the next raid on Southshore. But if Prince Derek does not want to miss the fateful battle to regain the human capital, I personally welcome him to follow Seventh Legion."
"Yes."
Gryphon Rider recorded the order, turned around and left.
Lothar took out his pocket watch and checked the time. Time passed by one minute and one second. After nearly an hour, the marshal called General Danath and the commanders of the Seventh Legion and climbed to the reconnaissance hills outside the valley.
He pointed to the sky and said to everyone:
"Dalaran is coming!"
"So, what are those mages doing?"
Dwarf Paladin Lord Kurtaz leaned on the majestic and fierce ram's horn warhammer and scolded quite dissatisfied:
"Seventh Legion and Army of the Light have been waiting for them for six hours. We should have launched an attack on Stromgarde six hours ago! Has the Teleportation Spell of the mages failed?
I didn't see any battle mages in the camp, that's not normal!"
"Shut up, Kurtaz, did you drink secretly?"
Muradin next to him scolded:
"In this war, we represent the dwarves of Ironforge, so be serious! Don't blame your allies at will. The mages must have their own ideas."
"I heard that Dalaran has been closed for renovation in recent months."
General Danath looked at Commander Army of the Light "Dragonslayer" Fuding beside him, and asked in a low voice:
"You have been stationed at Northshire Abbey, don't you have any inside information?"
"They won't let us get close at all."
Fuding spread his hands and said helplessly:
"Since the island fell outside the sea of Stormwind, the mages have blocked it. Not to mention us believers, the low-level mages of Dalaran have been transferred to Mage Quarter in Stormwind to continue their studies. Only Grand Magus will be allowed to land on the island.
They used a huge violet shield to seal off the entire island, making it very mysterious and impossible for outsiders to pry into what was going on inside.
Moreover, Dalaran also invited the casters of Quel'Thalas. I heard that Highborne Arcane Mage on Broken Isles was also invited, and even the Eredar casters of Draenor were among them.
In Stormwind, gossip about Dalaran is flying everywhere.
Some people say that the mages transformed their city into "Final Weapon", which is said to be very mysterious, with noses and eyes."
"Furthermore, they hired Stonemasons' Brotherhood to redesign the layout of Dalaran's city with huge sums of money. They paid five times the salary and made the masons work hard with red eyes. They completed the basic reconstruction within half a year."
General Windsor grinned and revealed a piece of gossip. He said:
"The good brother of the nephew of the wife of a major under my command is the backbone of Stonemasons' Brotherhood. He once let slip that the mages had learned lessons from the previous fall of Dalaran, and they wanted to rebuild their city into a "Never-Falling City".
Moreover, the mages' reconstruction of the city is just a cover-up!
The stonemason said that the really important part of the reconstruction was in the main body of the island under the city. Unfortunately, before he could reveal more information, he was cast a forgetting spell by the mages."
"So, it's a secret?"
The other commanders blinked, savoring the extraordinary feeling from this incident, and looked at Lothar.
The marshal must know the inside story of Dalaran, but he is holding back and just looking at the sky, as if something strange will appear in the clouds in the clear sky today.
"Coming!"
At some point a few minutes later, Lothar suddenly shouted, causing everyone to look high into the sky. Then, they saw a sight that would be unforgettable in their lives.
A violet light flashed in the clouds, just like positioning coordinates confirmation.
The arc of light that followed was like the strokes of a painter's pen, outlining the lines of a city in the blue sky. It was the reflection of space magic transferring a huge existence.
First, the outline of a giant city emerged in the light, and then the full energy quickly filled the outline with various colors of light. Finally, as the light returned and dispersed, Dalaran City truly appeared in front of all the commanders and the soldiers below.
It was like a replica of the scene when Aegwynn used Staff of Sargeras to teleport to Southern Borderlands in this city more than half a year ago.
But at this moment, Dalaran, which has returned to Northern Borderlands, is no longer as abject as before. It stands proudly above the clouds, with a purple barrier covering the city, looking like a bright gemstone pearl.
Countless mysterious runes danced and surfaced on the bedrock beneath Dalaran City, and several functional small floating islands slowly rotated around this "Floating City" like "floating cannons".
When the city barrier dispersed, the flag belonging to the Dalaran city-state fluttered on the brand-new Violet Citadel tower, and on the city wall that defended Mage Tower, mages wearing Kirin Tor robes stood there.
They held high the flags of their respective factions and proudly and confidently greeted the cheers and welcomes of the Warriors below, as if they were going to announce the return of human magic Holy Land Dalaran in a way that would definitely be remembered in history.
"I did not set up air defense in this battle, but that was not an oversight on my part."
Lothar waved towards the city in the sky, then turned back and said loudly to the commanders beside him:
"From today on, the airspace where Dalaran City is located will be a battlefield for humans. Everyone! There is no need to worry about the ridiculous attacks from the demons coming down from the sky. They don't have that chance.
Now, I command!"
The commanders all straightened their bodies. In the background of the Stromgarde demons screaming and jumping into the sky, trying to attack Dalaran, he waved his hand and shouted loudly:
"The battle to recapture Stromgarde begins immediately! Let us take back our oldest city, let us completely drive the devil out of our world, and let us regain our glory on the plains at the heart of the empire 2,800 years ago."
"There is a leak at the third energy point! Send someone over to take a look and plug the leak immediately!"
"Floating City's flight attitude is slightly unbalanced. The city's central axis is deflected by at least 6° from the predetermined coordinates. Damn it, if we continue to be out of balance like this, we will spin in circles in the air! What's going on with the Manipulators in the city's floating core array?
Why don't you correct the coordinates quickly?
I don't want to fall into Stromgarde like a meteorite. Although it is very intimidating, it would be too embarrassing."
"Why can't the Mage Tower on Craftsman Street be connected to the city's energy cycle? Is there something wrong with the Mage Tower over there, or is there something wrong with the energy cycle?
Blanch!
I feel like we are riding my wife's bathtub across the Endless Sea. There are problems everywhere on this horse!
Damn it, this Floating City shouldn't be taking off at this time!
We haven't even completed the technical verification, it still needs at least one year of continuous enhancement."
"Shut up! There are tens of thousands of people watching below. Marshal Lothar wants to boost morale and confidence. Our presence will make Warrior people more fearless when facing the devil. This horse riding is not a technical issue at all, it is a political issue!
Would you like to wake up a little?"
"On the political issue of Zhuo Ta Ma, we are mages! We pursue the truth, let Lothar and his politics go to hell. If this city unfortunately falls today, it will all be the responsibility of Anduin Lothar, who is so happy with his achievements!"
"Shut up! Dalaran It was embarrassing enough before. Whether we can regain the shame we have lost depends on the performance of this war.
Marshal Lothar said that he would ensure Dalaran's independence as the empire's magic center, and "Imperial Ministry of Magic" will be located in our city in the future. I don't know if you want this power, but the big shots at Council of Six obviously don't intend to give up."
Such quarrels and discussions were filled with Violet Citadel, and Grand Magus were complaining while using portals to run around the city, coordinating Floating City's operations and defense counterattacks.
By the standards of magic Floating City, Dalaran's "first flight" today was a disaster.
Behind the cool appearance of the mages and their city, there were at least seven major mistakes and hidden dangers that were discovered and dealt with in a timely manner.
This is also thanks to the intensive training given by the Arcane Scholar Clan's Eredar Arcane Mage to Floating City Manipulator during the urban reconstruction process, otherwise this city would not be able to fly at all today.
The level of magic in human civilization has not yet advanced to the level where floating fortresses can be independently constructed. You must know that there was no such exaggerated magic fortress in the Azshara era.
It's not just about making cities fly.
Each magic Floating City is a very sophisticated system. Once it flies, in theory it should be Invincible. However, the current Dalaran is still far from this standard. It can only bluff laymen and use it as a political means to encourage the war process.
The above problems are real, but for Dalaran Council of Six, these problems can be ignored today.
Dalaran's appearance on the eve of a major change in human history is perfect, and this is enough to comfort the city's past sages.
"Congratulations, Master Antonidas."
The representative of the Nar'thalas Academy was on the terrace of Violet Citadel and said softly to Antonidas Grand Magus:
"I watched the entire start-up and operation of "Dalaran Floating City". This record will be sent to Blue Moon Dean. If nothing unexpected happens, your "graduation project" will allow you to gain the honor of becoming the third "human Outstanding Graduate" in the history of the Nathrezim Academy."
"Thank you for your kind compliment."
Antonidas's eyes were filled with satisfaction, but he shook his head and said:
"That honor used to be very important to me, but now. Perhaps letting Dalaran regain its original intention more than two thousand years ago is the important task I must complete in the rest of my life. You know, I am also one of the candidates for Saviors.
Compared with personal glory, the fate of the world is obviously more worthy of protecting.
Therefore, I hope Blue Moon Dean can seriously consider my proposal to establish a human branch of the Nathrezim Academy. Dalaran is willing to take on this responsibility.
The secrets of magic should not be monopolized by mages, and the power given by the world should be used by all qualified people Right Path.
I will work hard to become an educator like Blue Moon Dean, for the prosperity of our family.
But now, let's finish this sacred war that is of great significance to mankind.
In the name of humanity and the world!"