Chapter 537 76. Ah, you idiot, humans can finally understand each other.
Diakum, who felt complicated after learning that his old sweetheart had sworn to become Night Warrior, came to Gilneas again.
At this time, after dark, the Royal City is already full of werewolves. They roam in the streets and alleys, shuttle over the eaves and courtyard walls, and raise their voices and howl twice, always ushering in an exaggerated scene of "the apes on both sides of the bank can't stop crying".
Its ferocious face and terrifying voice look like an enhanced version of Hyakki Yakō.
Of course, this scene is also very similar to the "barking team" composed of dogs who mobilize in large numbers to compete with the cats in the city.
The wolves were visibly restless, but they were restrained by the hunting pack leaders. Various factions clearly occupied the city under the night, and they were waiting for a certain moment to arrive.
To be precise, from the moment Queen Mia returned to human form, Gilneas, the true "Land of Wolves", has been waiting.
Genn Greymane and its werewolf courtiers arranged a ceremony in the palace, and cart after cart of Peacebloom extraction potion was transported out of the human gathering area, and was distributed in cups by the werewolves.
This is a "wonderful little tool" that will be used later, but you cannot drink it at this time. Some greedy werewolves who want to taste the salty taste after getting the potion will be given a "big ear scraper set" for free by the leader.
No one wants tonight's ceremony to be ruined!
Even disturbance is unacceptable, especially those who have long been disgusted with the habits of such beasts and want to transform back into humans.
They have been waiting for this day for too long.
In order to prepare these herbs, Lord Godfrey has not rested for several days.
The entire vicinity of the royal city and the Peacebloom in the Black Forest swamp have been dug out, and the humans preparing the potions will also take a break to climb up the high wall and look at the gathering of wolves outside.
They have all received the news. It is said that Vigilant Saint will perform the miracle of Holy Light tonight and turn all these werewolves back into humans.
This is an absolute good thing for humans in Gilneas country.
Their situation is a bit too difficult. After all, just walking on the street at night may be given a free "race change package" by an "enthusiastic werewolf", which is really a bit too exciting.
Some thoughtful people have speculated that perhaps in the future Gilneas, today will be regarded as a unique commemorative festival every year. If the devil's arrival on Gilneas was the beginning of the disaster, perhaps this scene before us symbolizes the cessation of the disaster.
At least things are looking good.
It is said that Mad King of Lordaeron has been defeated, and the dark rule created by Dragonborn has also been dismantled. The "faced" Anduin Lothar who comes from the Stormwind Kingdom will establish a Human Empire, just like the legend of more than two thousand years ago.
After experiencing a series of troubles, being repeatedly beaten by life, and already exhausted, Gilneas people have really set their expectations for life very low.
As long as Emperor Lothar can bring them back to the peaceful days before the devil came, then he will be the greatest emperor of this era!
Northern Borderlands The mentality of the people in other places devastated by war is similar. From this point of view, Diakum still has great confidence in whether Lothar's future rule will be stable.
As long as Lothar does not choose to be a "foolish king", Northern Borderlands's situation will definitely continue to improve after the imperial order is established. After all, it was almost ruined to the center of the earth before.
"Sure enough, happiness in the world comes from comparison. After every demon invasion, the happiness index of Azeroth residents keeps rising. So, is Burning Legion actually the evil gang that brings happiness in the legend?
Holy Light Oh my god, why do I have such a dream?
The news that Neri is going to become Night Warrior definitely scared me."
Diakum, who unfolded Heart Power to listen to the city's voice, complained harshly. He drove very lightly today. Except for some Priest from the Human Church who would be stationed at Gilneas to carry out war missionary activities, he brought almost no one else with him.
However, Lothar, the "reserve emperor", brought many people over to "join the event".
The fact that the wave of Gilneas's werewolf transformation was contained is a major event for the entire empire that can be recorded in the annals of history. As the emperor does not show up on such occasions, should he leave the opportunity to show his face to the ambitious?
In addition to Lothar and his administrative team, Kaldorei also sent a very luxurious "observation group" over.
In fact, those Druids who participated in the Lordaeron war before stopped by here, Malfurion is also here, and the Druid leader is currently discussing business with other Archdruids.
Just a few days ago, when they rescued the mind-controlled northern lord Darius Crowley, King Genn asked Druid for help. Because of Vigilant's guidance, the werewolves hoped that Druid would stay in Gilneas for a long time and guide the werewolves here to balance their minds.
This "heart-oriented education" attitude makes Druid very happy.
More than nine thousand years ago, they failed to prevent the emergence of Scytheclaw Cult, which was an eternal pain in the hearts of Archdruid. Now that they have the opportunity to personally guide the werewolves of this era to peace, the young and old Cenarius Order must do their best.
Think of it as a solution to your incompetence nine thousand years ago.
However, it is a bit puzzling that King Genn also invited Moon God Priests to stay here permanently. After all, Northern Borderlands has always been the traditional parish of Church of the Holy Light, and the Priests of Elune are also worried that their stay will cause unnecessary conflicts of faith.
But the question was quickly answered.
"King Genn and its scholars read the legends and scriptures about White Wolf God Goldrinn, and they got important clues in the story of the Wolf God."
Archbishop Faol, who came to watch the ceremony, explained to Malfurion in a low voice:
"Ms. Elune has been trying to use her moonlight to calm down the unquenchable anger in Goldrinn's heart, but the wild wolf god refused Moon Goddess's care. Its love for freedom and wildness is the wolf god's obsession, but it does not mean that werewolves should also behave in the same way.
If Ms. Elune's Glory of a Thousand Moons can help werewolves calm down the wildness in their hearts, then inviting Moon God Priest to walk on the land of Gilneas is a necessary move.
Don't worry, Archdruid, this proposal has been discussed by Church of the Holy Light's senior leaders, and the church members unanimously believe that the spread of Moon Goddess's faith will contribute to the long-term peace and stability of Gilneas.
As I said, although Holy Light Followers are pious, we are not ignorant.
Holy Light is not the One answer to all questions. Since it is a question caused by the blessing of Life Force, it should also be upheld by the Priests of Moon Goddess.
Of course, the two beliefs of Holy Light and the moon will exist at the same time in Gilneas, and the shrine of Goldrinn will also be placed here. There will definitely be friction between the three parties, but if everyone is trying to save the soul of the werewolf, then there will be no loser in the competition with each other."
"You are a wise leader of the faith, Archbishop."
Malfurion nodded.
He said:
"We will also carefully select Moon Goddess priests to come across the sea. Please don't worry about conflicts of faith. Eastern Continent has never been the parish of Elune Sisterhood, and the Moon Goddess faith does not actually focus on preaching.
We pledge not to seek over-expansion at the Human Empire."
"Well, that's great."
The two leaders reached an agreement quite happily, and then when Diakum was preparing "Beastly Trial" for VanCleef to surround, they talked about the whereabouts of Lyral Fangs of Fire.
"It is said that the "Scythe Claw Wolf" finally left Scythe of Elune behind when the heroes were chasing him, but escaped into a dream?"
Archbishop Benedictus, a disciple of Fao, asked worriedly:
"Is it really a good thing to just let an unruly wolf run around in your dreams? Maybe you Dreamwalkings and Druids should start hunting again?"
"Yanya is no longer in Azeroth."
Malfurion replied in a serious tone:
"It did escape into the dreamland, but my disciples Fandral Staghelm and Hamuul saw with their own eyes that the sickle-clawed wolf wanted to sneak into the nightmare to hide, but was captured by an Black Wolf suspected of being Loa. If my prediction was correct, it should be the incarnation of Black Wolf God Lycantos who disappeared after Battle of Mount Hyjal.
It took Lyral Fangs of Fire and took it to a very distant place, somewhere among the stars.
That is a distance that cannot be measured by mortals.
We still don't know why Black Wolf God appeared in the dream to take away the Sickle Claw Wolf, but considering that White Wolf God Goldrinn chose one God Chosen among Battle for Lordaeron, maybe that is another part of the battle between the two wolf gods."
"Huh?"
This judgment made the top management on the human side all turn their heads to look at Malfurion. Commodore Daenerys, who would become the queen in a few months, asked doubtfully:
"Goldrinn has another human God Chosen? But we haven't heard of anyone becoming a werewolf after that battle?"
"It's not the blessing of the werewolf, it's just the catalyst of fighting will and the advancement of anger mastery."
Malfurion showed a mysterious smile, waved his hands and said:
"As for who he is, maybe you will be able to find the answer in the future. This time White Wolf God has learned the lessons from before, and the blessing it gives is quite obscure.
I estimate that even the person involved may not realize that he has been blessed.
This is a good thing, it means that the power of Goldrinn will no longer become a "double-edged sword". Well, look, the Moon Scythe appears, and tonight's Diakum also has the majesty of Faith Walker."
"The power of Vigilant is so shocking that many people have forgotten that this Saint is also an outstanding and pious Priest."
Hamul Runetotem stood behind the tutor, wagging its tail, and said:
"Your Excellency Diakum has extremely high theological attainments. The three volumes of Light and Shadow Canon he wrote are scriptures that all believers should study. They are not just simple explanations of the connection between Holy Light and shadows, but also contain a lot of philosophical speculation.
The concept of "balance" he preaches can be regarded as a gem in various sects."
Tauren's emotion is somewhat exaggerated.
At least Dick, who heard this compliment, felt helpless and blushed, thinking to himself that Tauren just knows how to brag, and I didn't pay to hire you to brag for me.
Moreover, I have almost finished writing the fourth volume of Light and Shadow Canon. When it is published, you big horned cow will be heartless if you don't follow up on it.
However, looking at other faith leaders' expressions of overwhelming approval, Diakum finally has some confidence in the "sales" of his new work, but is it really as good as they say?
Dick expressed doubts about this. He obviously just wrote down his thoughts casually, and it didn't seem to be anything outstanding.
Vigilant raised his head and saw that today's gloomy night sky was covered with clouds. Twins, who was assisting the ceremony next to him, made a look to indicate that "the auspicious time has come", so Diakum calmed down and raised Scythe of Elune in his hand.
At the same time as the sacred object of life was lifted up, the silver bright moon dispersed the dark clouds, spreading the deserted but Tranquility light into the royal city.
This sickle was originally made by Moon God Priest and Lyral Fangs of Fire nine thousand years ago. It contains the power of Elune and the wildness of Goldrinn. Their original intention was to use the power of Moon Goddess to restrain the power of the wolf god, but in the end it was self-defeating.
But that's not a problem with the power of this artifact, it's just that Druids are using it in a wrong way.
This symbolizes that the sacred object of "Balance Path" should not be biased towards any one side. Only when it is held by Diakum, the "Master Duanshui" who walks Path of Light and Shadow, can its true meaning be revealed.
"Gilneas wolves, be quiet! Your hearts will go wild or return to calm at this time!"
Diakum's voice echoed in the city with the ripples of moonlight like water. He opened Heart Power, using himself as the source to spread the spiritual power, so that the spirits of hundreds of thousands of werewolves were included in it and became nodes one by one.
Wall of Heart was temporarily opened, allowing the werewolves to perceive and understand each other.
This feeling of "connection of minds" was frightening at first. Some werewolves with secrets in their hearts even wanted to turn around and run away in fear, but the inspiration from the contact of their hearts made them stop.
Those heart-to-heart touches are heartwarming.
The werewolves felt each other's hearts, even making the never-quiet city quiet down.
The scope of Heart Power is still spreading, and will eventually include the humans on the other side of the royal city and the leaders on the high platform. This is not because Diakum wants to reveal the secrets in everyone's hearts with evil intentions.
This is a necessary move.
Not every werewolf has enough willpower to fight against his own animal nature. When the individual ability is insufficient, he needs to rely on the power of the group.
When most werewolves are eager to return to human form, those who are not strong enough will can also be inspired, strengthened and inspired. Just as Diakum said when facing the echo of Y'Shaarj, no one's heart is full of darkness.
What Dick needs to do now is to gather the bright desires in the hearts of werewolves in one place, light up the fire of their will, and help more werewolves overpower the beastiality in their hearts.
Although this is tantamount to "beating chicken blood".
After all, waiting for the effect of Heart Power Dispersion, what should be cunning will still be cunning, and what should be cowardly will still be cowardly, but the years of becoming a werewolf will definitely create a wild backbone for those souls who are not firm enough.
Cowardly beasts cannot survive in nature!
As Diakum waved Scythe of Elune, the mental illusion of VanCleef from Heart Power was exerted, just like the confrontation Queen Mia had experienced, and Diakum's Sha Power became more and more skilled, enough for him to easily capture the fear in the hearts of these individuals and materialize it.
He looked back at Genn and the rescued northern lord Crowley. They, no, they had also fallen into their own personal Mental Trial. Their desire to return to humans was very strong, which allowed them to recover their appearance extremely quickly.
But the fastest one is Lord Godfrey.
It only took less than ten seconds for this guy to defeat his animal nature. When Lord Godfrey opened his eyes, he gasped and grabbed the Peacebloom potion next to him and drank it in one gulp, then tremblingly touched his nose, ears and mouth.
White Pawn beside him smiled and took out a mirror and put it in front of Lord Godfrey.
The Lord did not dare to look at it at first. He closed his eyes tightly. When he mustered up the courage to open them at a certain moment, he looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar face in the mirror. The strong werewolf sharpshooter covered his face and started crying at that moment.
He finally became a person again.
Even though the howling of the wild wolf still echoes in my heart, I will definitely suppress it and set up civilized barriers for the wolf in my heart so that it can no longer run out and hurt others.
"Look, I've said it before, you are all human beings, you just took different paths."
Lothar laughed. He walked up to Genn who opened his eyes as if he had woken up from a nightmare. He stretched out his hand to him and said loudly:
"Welcome back to the Empire, Gilneas people."
"Yeah."
Genn looked at his reflection in Lothar's eyes.
The haggard human face with gray temples made him close his eyes in relief and hold Lothar's hand.
Amidst Archbishop Faol's blessings and the joyful cries of his wife beside him, he hugged his family tightly and whispered:
"We are finally home."
"Ha, the swarm has finally come home."
On the same night, in different areas, Sunwell female ghost Anveena happily directed some stone statues from Chamber of Heart to move huge insect eggs out of the portal one after another.
She was suspended in the air with her hands on her hips, looking at the filthy swamp in the night before her.
This is the north of Zandalari Island. This swamp named "Nazmir" is said to be the civilization Origin Land of the Trolls people. Of course, it is also the "civilization Origin" of the elves.
However, due to a "Blood Plague" incident in ancient times, the Trollss had to abandon this place. Today, Nazmir Swamp is occupied by wild cultists named "Blood Trolls". Their bodies are very barbaric and they are a group of real cannibals.
I also admire "G'huun".
That guy is an "artificial ancient god" created by Titan Keepers. It is the most evil and depraved thing in the world. Although G'huun has not penetrated his filthy tentacles into this world, because it is artificial, its danger is no worse than other ancient gods.
"Hmph, Vigilant's next target may be here. As a disciple of Diakum the Saint and the daughter of World Mother, I must shoulder my responsibilities as Saviors."
Anveena waved his hand and said loudly at the edge of the stinking swamp:
"Then let my Saviors Swarm use this place as Qidian. The newly hatched bugs just use the evil god worshipers in the swamp as biomass nutrients. When everything is ready, my bug swarm will attack the mysterious and corrupt Titan Land to eliminate hidden dangers for World Mother."
"But are you sure your insect swarm won't get out of control?"
Princess Talanji, who was sent by the Zandalar Empire to assist Anveena, looked at the dangerous eggs very suspiciously. She shook Scepter of Spirits in her hand and whispered:
"Father King has withdrawn all Golden Guards from Nazmir Swamp. If your insect swarm cannot withstand Blood Trolls's attack, the entire Zandalari Island will be attacked by a wave of Blood Plague.
It's not that I don't believe in your ability, it's just that this matter is very important."
"That's why I asked you to help," Devilsaur"Talanji."
Anveena landed and said to the worried princess Trolls:
"I appoint you as "Bug Shepherd".
When I am not around, the new swarm of insects will obey your command. They have not yet given birth to their own "Overmind", so Swarm Mind has not yet appeared.
But it doesn't matter, as long as enough biomass is obtained, the insect colony will prosper quickly.
This smelly swamp has been bothering you for more than 10,000 years. Maybe it's time to use my insect swarm activities to completely evolve the ecology of this swamp.
This is really a good opportunity.
I consulted Overmind, and it told me that the activities of insect swarms are not only about destruction, but under the premise of strictly controlling the number, insect swarms can indeed reshape the ecology of an area."
"You throw such a dangerous thing into the territory of our empire, and then you're ready to run away?"
Talanji's eyes widened and she scolded:
"I have never seen such an irresponsible leader like you. Shouldn't you stay here to supervise the first reproduction of "Saviors Swarm"? I have no experience in "herding insects"."
"You don't need to have experience. The evolutionary system of the insect swarm is engraved in their genes. They will decide their own reproduction scale based on the environment and the amount of biomass."
Anveena explained:
"You just need to designate the direction for them. I am not just giving up, but I have to deal with very important things. A few days ago, the Shadow Hunters reported that the Azjol-Nerub and the escaped Nerubian went to a weird place.
It is suspected that there is another Nerubian who established the mysterious underground kingdom "Aiki Kahet".
The group of Nerubian who still maintain a civilized form are excellent materials. If they can be recruited, Saviors Swarm will achieve a staged leap.
And I heard that Shadow Hunters found something amazing there, and I have to go check it out."