(Additional update for brother "Chi Wanzi de Gugu" [4/5])
During the second half of the trip back to Karabor Temple, Maraad noticed that his battle brother Nubodon had become very silent.
He is not like this usually. Nubodon is a very cheerful, enthusiastic and somewhat humorous Garrison Commander. He can always find the right time to liven up the atmosphere.
His sudden change made Maraad very worried, so when he was about to arrive at Karabor Temple, Maraad found an opportunity to change shifts with Yrel, and rode Talbuk close to Nubodon, who was behind the team and was responsible for liberating the captured Felblood Orcs.
He asked quietly:
"Did Diakum Uncle talk to you about something? Did he persuade you to give up Holy Light and turn to the elements?"
"No, on the contrary, Maraad."
Nubodon said to his battle brothers helplessly:
"Not only did Saint not ask me to embark on the path of the elements, on the contrary, he assured me that he would not allow anyone to force me to give up the way of Holy Light for any reason, which made me feel very at ease."
"Then why are you so unhappy?"
Maraad said doubtfully:
"Is it because you are also struggling with whether to give up Holy Light Doctrine? This is impossible, you are the most devout veteran in Telmor, and you have watched the child grow up."
"I was a little confused, but it wasn't because I longed for power, but because Saint asked me a few questions, which triggered my thinking about the question "What is Holy Light?" I have to say that Saint's preaching level in the field of Priest is even more impressive than his glorious scenes in battle."
Nubodon relayed the question Dick asked him to Maraad.
He hoped to get answers from Maraad that would help him, but it turned out that Maraad might be more of a "qualified Garrison Commander" than Nubodon. Not only did he fail to give Nubodon an answer, but he also pulled himself into the "whirlpool of doctrinal thinking."
Because Maraad fought bravely, he was usually respected. The fact that he and Nubodon fell silent at the same time immediately aroused the curiosity of other enthusiastic brothers, so they also went up to ask, and the result
In short, like some kind of "infectious disease", when this group of people arrived at the entrance of Karabor Temple's magnificent city, the entire team of Garrison Commander were all emo-ed by "Diakum's Question".
This is normal.
The question asked by Dick seems simple, but it is a philosophical speculation, and it is by no means easy to answer. It has already involved the discussion of the endogenous roots of Holy Light Doctrine, not to mention a group of who use muscles instead of thinking. Garrison Commander, I think back when Dick was still a little red guy in the Argus world, he almost broke Dao Heart with some similar questions to the legendary Ms. Priest Ishana.
Without a sufficient understanding of Holy Light Doctrine and the scriptures, it is really difficult to answer this doctrinal question about "action", "original heart", "morality", "belief" and "faith".
"I can't find an answer."
In the end, it was recruit Yrel who grew up in the village who was the most honest.
Facing the inquiries from Nubodon and Maraad, she shook her head and said:
"I haven't even passed the Garrison Commander test. How dare I make false claims about the essence of Holy Light's faith? But I can answer your question from another angle!"
The recruit from Ambori Village pointed at Vigilant Saint, who was riding a holy war sheep at the front of the team and looking at Karabor Temple with a bewildered smile. She spread her hands and said naturally:
"If we can't get the answer, we might as well refer to other people's answers!
Although I know that there is probably no so-called "right answer" to this question, but you see how much Diakum the Saint is loved by Holy Light. Doesn't this mean that the morality he fulfills is the righteous faith that Holy Light wants to see?
We can use the answer to infer the process, and the current situation of Diakum the Saint has proven that his answer is definitely worthy of reference."
"But Great Prophet Velen, who is also favored by Holy Light, is from another faction."
Maraad shook his head and said:
"Velen Prophet's teachings to us are almost the two extremes of what Diakum the Saint said. He believes that piety to Holy Light is the prerequisite for making the right choice in the wash of fate., in this dangerous universe, only loyalty to faith can protect our souls, and Diakum the Saint believes that people should follow their good intentions, and then call on the power of Holy Light to follow the right path.
The order of the two is completely reversed, but the Holy Light love they received is indistinguishable from each other.
Therefore, your answer cannot be accepted by us."
"Then ask those more powerful Priest."
Yrel was not annoyed, she tilted her head and said:
"I happen to be going to Aldor Temple to see my faith sister Samara, do you want to come with me? It is said that Bishop Ishana of Aldor Temple is the Priest leader with the deepest understanding of scriptures and faith among Draenei.
She can definitely give us an accurate answer, right?"
"Yeah, that makes sense."
The confused Garrison Commanders felt that they urgently needed spiritual guidance from the Priests, so they made an appointment to go to the city for a while and then go to Aldor Temple to seek answers to their faith.
At the same time, Bishop Ishana, who had just finished a Holy Light sermon in Aldor Temple, suddenly sneezed several times without warning. She looked around in confusion. Why did she suddenly feel a familiar chill coming?
Is it because I have bad luck today?
That's not right!
When I got up today, I used the efficacious amethyst to do a divination for myself. The divination results showed that something big was going to happen today.
"Bishop! Come quickly! Something serious has happened."
Just when Ms. Ishana was hesitant to perform another divination, the door of her lounge was suddenly pushed open. An ecstatic Draenei Priest stood at the door, excitedly drawing the famous triangle Holy Crest on his chest, and shouted to the bishop:
"Thanks to the grace of Holy Light, our ancient Vigilant Saint has awakened in the light! The earthquake that shocked the entire Shadowmoon Valley yesterday was the aftermath of the righteous battle between the pious Warrior of Holy Light led by Saint and the evil Orc Warlock!
I heard that our Saint personally saved the Elemental Lords in the Draenor world yesterday! This is also consistent with the vision that the Shamans in the city were suddenly collectively blessed by powerful elements last night!
Vigilant Saint has brought new hope to our people, just as he brought salvation to the ancestors in the legend!
Come with me quickly, Bishop.
Great Prophet and the archbishops were alarmed. Lord Velen is heading to the city gate in person to welcome Saint back. The people in the city have gone crazy. Now everyone is rushing to the city gate."
"What? Diakum That "bad boy" who messed with me Dao Heart is resurrected?"
Ishana stood up suddenly after hearing the news.
Her face, unaffected by time, showed undisguised joy. She knew that at this moment when Orcs was sharpening his sword, the sudden return of a general like Diakum was definitely a great thing.
But when she heard that the citizens in the city were going to see Saint, she realized something was wrong.
"Send out the temple guards quickly! Call Eternal Defender to go to the city gate."
Ishana Bishop stood up to change into his ceremonial robes and ordered:
"Send out all the Priests and guards, and be sure to maintain order at the city gate to avoid stampedes! In addition, you should get busy immediately and clear out the Grand Proclamation Platforms in the city.
Diakum is that bad boy. Ahem, Vigilant Saint is not only an outstanding Garrison Commander, he is also an outstanding Priest, a brother of faith who walks with us.
In this precarious moment, his preaching can definitely boost the people's morale and calm their fears.
Yes!
He is the most outstanding of all the Priests that I personally "initiated". The "War Prayer" he published after the Antorus City war is still used as a battle declaration by Army of the Light's Lightforgeds.
I am really honored to be the leader of Diakum on the road of Priest.
Although the tricky questions that guy asked almost caused my faith to collapse when I was still young at the time, I am no longer the Priest who only had a shallow understanding of doctrine back then.
I believe that no matter how outrageous arguments Diakum puts forward now, I can answer them perfectly!"
Bishop Ishana, who was in a good mood, also told a "little story about himself and Diakum", which made Priest who was watching feel very novel.
Bishop Ishana was a well-known figure in the Argus era. She and Great Prophet were of the same era and accompanied the people through a long exile. If Ms. Ishana had not been indifferent to fame and fortune and was unwilling to participate in politics, she would definitely have a place among the five archbishops.
In short, after a period of busy work, when Dick and Garrison Commander who had returned from victory stepped into Karabor Temple, he was greeted by petals flying in the sky and the cheers of the people.
This scene is really unfortunate.
Dick vaguely remembered that more than 20,000 years ago, just after the Krokuun battle, he encountered such a welcome ceremony when he arrived at Mac'Aree. Then within a few days, he ran to Antoran Wastes and fought a tragic war with the devil.
Not even one out of ten soldiers who participated in the welcoming ceremony survived.
Now that it was the welcome ceremony shaped by flowers and praises, Diakum once again had an ominous premonition in his heart.
When he reached out to catch a red petal and pinched it in his hand, and then led the recruits onto the red carpet, he somehow thought of the scene of the filial son entering the city with a sword. He murmured in his heart, "Thank you... There is nothing related to Soul-Eating Demon Sword in the legend of Eredar, otherwise the old Velen who came to greet him with a smile would have been stabbed again today.
Dick stretched out his hand to push away the petals that fell on him. He jumped off Holy Warsteed and strode towards Velen at the end of the steps in front of countless people.
After 25,000 years of absence, Velen finally got his "classic skin".
Grand Executor, who was once in his prime, is old.
Today, he is still wearing the white Executive Officer robe, with the purple shoulders still embellished on the back, and the triangular Holy Crest is still looming in every breath, but now Velen's hair and beard are all white, and his long, well-maintained white beard extends to the crook of his legs. His white eyebrows are divided into four strands. They are drooping like longevity eyebrows and have sharp upwards, giving old Velen a gentle and calm aura.
But he is really old.
In the tempering of the dark years, Velen's skin turned purple, his face was covered with wrinkles, and there were even scars on his tall forehead. The mysterious and bright Draenei leader's seal in front of his forehead was also beating, representing the excitement of old Velen at this time.
Diakum looked at him.
With every step closer, he could see Velen's expression more clearly.
That unabashed joy, relief and satisfaction reminded Dick of the first time he saw Velen in Oronaar City's Great Lecture Hall more than 20,000 years ago. The two complex images of him when he was young and when he was old gradually overlapped at this moment, which also made Dick's heart full of complex emotions towards the leader in front of him.
Finally, when he reached three steps in front of Velen, Vigilant took a deep breath and said to Velen with a smile:
"I'm back, Grand Executor!"
"It's good to be back, it's good to be back! Today is really the happiest day since we fell into the Draenor world, Diakum."
Velen reached out with emotion and patted Dick on the shoulder. He said:
"Holy Light is shining on you, Holy Light is blessing you, Holy Light is blessing you, my child, you are still as heroic as I remember. Our people have welcomed back their Vigilant Saint, and our civilization is blessed."
"I'm happy to see you too."
Dick smiled and whispered:
"You know? I have been thinking about how I should scold you for failing to protect our people and why you let the children of the Argus world face this terrible situation after we met. However, the moment I saw you, all those anger and doubts disappeared.
The traces of ruthless time left on you, Eternal Life, are too heavy, which is enough for me to realize how terrible the pressure you have endured over the years. Compared with you who still stick to your post and responsibilities in the dark ages, I am more like a shameful deserter after sleeping for 25,000 years.
I have no reason or authority to accuse you of weakness.
Now that I'm back, the pressure on your shoulders will be lighter, and I will do my best to take on that pressure for you, and work with you to continue to defend our people and find ways to save our hometown.
May Holy Light take pity on you, may Holy Light bless you, and may Holy Light treat you and take good care of you in a gentler way."
Dick's words were somewhat rude, not quite the honest words that should be spoken on such a welcoming occasion, but these words made old Velen feel the urge to cry at this moment.
It's not that he really became weak because of his old age, nor is it that he can't control the grievances and pressure in his heart.
Just Dick's speech at this moment made him feel Vigilant's concern for him, making him seem to have returned to the ancient times at this moment. At that time, there was another Garrison Commander commander beside him who would say such words to him with a smile.
Ah, it's a pity that he is no longer here.
"I made you laugh, Diakum, I am indeed old."
Velen wiped his eyes and then smiled. Under Dick's surprised gaze, Velen reached out and held his left hand. Under the enthusiastic gaze of the entire Karabor Temple people, Great Prophet announced loudly:
"Cheer, Draenei! Celebrate, descendants of Argus! Our Vigilant Saint is back. His return from time will clear away the gloom of our civilization, and Seat of the Naaru will also shine brightly.
As the leader of the Draenei Clan, I announce to you!
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"Vigilant" Diakum Zastinss will become the commander-in-chief of all the armed forces of the Draenei Clan from this moment on! Just like in the ancient legend, Vigilant resolutely responded to the evil servants in the Argus world. From today on, the sharpest sword of Holy Light in the hands of Draenei will truly be unsheathed!
He will protect us resolutely!
Just like the achievements he has made in the past, it will also be like the great achievements he will establish in the future!"
The people who came to see Saint in the big square at the city gate were silent for a second, and then responded with more enthusiastic applause, cheers and songs.
They may not have participated in the decisive battle in the world of Argus, but the children born in the years of the Draenei Clan have all grown up listening to the stories of Vigilant.
They know how Diakum slaughtered the terrifying demons in Thirty Day War in the Argus world, and they know how Burning Legion all Fel demigods fear this enthusiastic guardian.
The old people from the Argus era in the crowd even shouted the name "Light Butcher" excitedly.
This title is a bit too exaggerated and sharp for the peaceful Draenei, but only after truly experiencing a long exile of 25,000 years can people realize how reassuring it is to have a "Light Butcher" who is feared by demons to protect them in front of them.
In the cheers that almost condensed into a sound wave, Dick looked at the changes in the expressions of the surrounding archbishops with subtle eyes, and he said softly to Velen:
"Hmm, doesn't this feel like an imperial decree?
After all, as far as I know, while you were recuperating, all government affairs of Draenei were handled by the archbishops. Since power has been delegated, perhaps such an appointment should be discussed and approved by them."
"However, they didn't do a good job of protecting our people, did they?"
Velen replied softly.
Just this sentence made Dick realize the truest thoughts in old Velen's heart. It seems that this good old man is also very dissatisfied with the current situation.
Velen has been an exile leader for more than 25,000 years. Before his exile, he led Eredar for more than 5,000 years. For such a person who has been with power for most of his life, kindness and tolerance are certainly external characteristics, but it is absolutely nonsense to think that he is weak on the inside.
In fact, if Velen had not suffered heavy injuries when Genedar fell and had to spend more than two hundred years recovering from his injuries, Dick can be sure that Draenei's situation in Draenor would never have deteriorated to the point it is today.
This is not just empty talk.
Look at Talador Region who is managed by another Grand Executor Hutton. Even the most arrogant Orcs Great Chieftain Blackhand and the most cunning Gul'dan know not to attack there directly and must start with the weaker Shadowmoon Valley.
The enemy's decision-making is enough to prove the huge difference in armaments and governance between the two regions.
To put it simply, the young people in Bishop Council are still weak.
Still have to practice!
"Bishop Ishana hopes that you will complete a sermon to soothe the people's hearts and dispel the fear caused by the clouds of war. I also think this proposal is good. The people should know you again after hearing about your merits."
Velen said to Dick:
"Grand Proclamation Platform has been sorted out, you can go there at any time."
"This is what I should do, and I should indeed introduce myself appropriately to my people in this strange era after I wake up."
Dick nodded, took out the letter intercepted by Maraad and Yura from his bag, and handed it to Velen.
He whispered:
"After the lecture is over, we need to find a quiet place to discuss the next actions. I have brought you the leader of the Orcs side, Ner'zhul Chieftain of the Shadowmoon Clan. He is now eager to get our help to deal with the increasingly terrifying mental pollution in the Orcs civilization.
You can talk to him first.
this letter.
After you have seen it for yourself, you will understand why I did not return to the people the moment I woke up. This is not a slight on my part."
"Well, go ahead and let the people meet their Saint."
Old Velen did not open the letter immediately.
He is not a fool. This outstanding leader can also detect the problems that Dick can detect. Now Dick has brought him evidence, which is enough for Great Prophet to make some important decisions.
Saint's welcome ceremony at the city gate came to an end, and he then went to Grand Proclamation Platform above the city to give a Holy Light lecture to the Karabor Temple people.
This was the busiest thing in the city today. All the people in the city who had some free time came to pay homage to the majesty of Saint.
However, the return of Dick is not a good thing for everyone, especially those with evil intentions. They saw with their own eyes that at the welcome ceremony, Vigilant Saint handed Great Prophet something that was suspected of being a "whistleblower letter".
No matter what that thing is, it is an indisputable fact that Diakum has successfully destroyed Shadow Council's evil lair in Shadowmoon Valley in the past few days, and single-handedly severely damaged the thugs of Orcs who are sharpening their swords. This is enough to sound the alarm for those rats hiding in the shadow of Holy Light.
If they don't plan to face Vigilant's wrath and be burned to ashes, now is their last chance to resist.
"Master, our foreign friends have sent news."
In a palace of Karabor Temple, a Garrison Commander strode forward and reported to the Archbishop Draenei who was sitting behind the desk and handling government affairs:
"That guy asked us to cooperate with him immediately to complete the attack on Karabor Temple."
"He's not dead yet?"
The archbishop said in surprise:
"But I heard those Garrison Commander say that they saw with their own eyes that Vigilant burned Gul'dan to death as easily as Holy Light descended to earth, incinerating his flesh and blood, leaving only a skull."
"He is Warlock. He will not die so easily. He can still live without his body."
This Garrison Commander said dumbly:
"You don't have to doubt the authenticity of this news. Master, I have confirmed it for you. Gul'dan said that he still has a trump card in his hand that can make a comeback. However, due to the changes in the terrain of Shadowmoon Valley, it is difficult for his elite to launch a devastating offensive in a short time, so he decided to adopt the most dangerous strategy.
He decided to launch a raid on our city."
"Hmm"
The archbishop rubbed his chin, and after thinking for a moment, he said:
"If he really has such a chance of winning, it's not impossible, but the premise is that this troublesome Vigilant must be eliminated! His series of methods after resurrection mean that this guy is not an ordinary Ancient Eredar.
As long as he is still among Draenei, our big event will not be successful.
Tell Gul'dan!
Karabor Temple I can hand it over to him, but Diakum must die!
No matter what means the self-important Orc Warlock uses, he must complete this matter."
"Gul'dan is Vigilant's defeated general, master."
Garrison Commander shook his head and said:
"This kind of thing cannot be pinned on a Shattered Hand who has already failed once. I think that instead of expecting Orcs to work hard, it is better for us to complete this matter ourselves. No matter how powerful Vigilant is, he is just a legend!
All it takes is a demon demigod who "accidentally enters" Draenor to exert his power in an unexpected encounter. Isn't it a sure thing to get rid of a legend?"
"That's what I said, but it's too late to prepare now."
The archbishop said regretfully:
"We cannot do this kind of thing in Karabor Temple openly, Lathorn, my loyal servant, but it is normal to encounter danger while walking in the wild.
So please leave here for the time being. I guess that after Shadowmoon Valley's incident is over, our Vigilant Saint will definitely go to Talador Region to meet his "father". Just in case, if everything goes well, we can solve the two troubles of Diakum and hard-nosed Hutton at once.
You take charge of this matter."
"As you command, master, as you command, the great Eternal Ones."
"No, in this city, at this moment, you should call me Archbishop Othaar, my dear "Warbringer" Lathorn.
Titles are very important!
It represents a person's current status and desired future. Never use the wrong name again."