Now that it is confirmed that we are going to Zereth Mortis, Azshara decided to start preparations from now on.
As a supreme queen and a supreme spell caster, Azshara understands the principle of foreknowledge in everything. She needs to save as much energy as possible for the long journey to Sepulcher of the First Ones, and plans to end all the ongoing research at hand as soon as possible while dealing with the ambitious Sire Denathrius.
Diakum told her that First Ones's "ciphertext system" is the unique power of the Creator. It is said that those magical ciphertexts contain the power of First Ones to shape reality.
However, the ciphertext of First Ones is a "self-encrypted" system, and they will only open their secrets to those "qualified" souls.
This means that Azshara must ensure that he is in the most perfect state when he actually comes into contact with Cipher of the First Ones.
Spell casters like her obviously understand that in many cases, there is only one chance to come into contact with the power.
If you miss it, you really won't have it again.
However, when Azshara returned to his "bedroom" in this noisy and lively Broker Bazaar, he happened to see his royal internal affairs officer Wei Nali comforting his Demon Sword
Well, just saying this sentence makes me feel a bit like "psychotic literature".
But the fact is that Remornia and Demon Sword have their own magical abilities. When necessary, she can really transform into "Swordswoman" and hold it by herself to fight.
However, since Demon Sword started following Azshara, she rarely appears as Swordswoman unless necessary. This seems to represent the resistance and resistance deep inside Demon Sword's heart.
The Queen could feel it, but she chose not to care.
She believes that her charm can conquer all things, just a handful of Demon Sword, and she will return to her heart sooner or later.
However, Azshara also knows that Remornia has indeed been "fostered" by Denathrius. This Demon Sword has a violent temper and behaves like a Bloodlust madman in battle. Although its destructive power is indeed amazing, it does not meet the "high-end aesthetics" of Queen Azshara.
During this period of time, Azshara has been trying to turn around Demon Sword's distorted personality.
Unfortunately, it had little effect.
Remornia will pretend to be obedient on the surface and perform court etiquette according to Azshara's requirements, but privately she is still the same bad "little girl with tattoos, drinking, fighting".
This is "resisting transformation"!
If this were the character before Azshara, the unruly Demon Sword would have been remade a long time ago, but again, the queen is no longer the same as before.
If she wants to rebuild her empire next, she must adapt to a state of "frugaling food and clothing".
Anything of value must be used properly, which is why Demon Sword has not been melted by Azshara's own hands.
But it is really rare to see Remornia crying so miserably. Under the Queen's surprised gaze, her own Demon Sword was lying in the arms of Wei Nali in the form of Swordswoman, crying and yelling something.
What a gaffe!
The Queen thought this, and then pretended to be very interested in this nonsense and stepped forward and asked softly:
"What happened to her?"
Royal Internal Affairs Officer Wei Nali immediately enriched the information she learned and told it to the queen she was currently loyal to. When Azshara heard that Sire Denathrius was about to have a new sword, he immediately realized that this was definitely Diakum's "conspiracy".
But she did not say anything, but said with a compassionate tone:
"It turns out he was abandoned. How pitiful."
The Queen stretched out her hand and gently stroked Swordswoman's long hair as she cried.
She said warmly:
"Actually, I have always known that you were pretending to be obedient, Remornia. Even if I use my own research results on Domination to modify your understanding, it is said that a person's nature is hard to change.
You are Soulblade of Denathrius, and you have an existential connection with Him. This connection is enough for you to continue to maintain your sanity under my guidance.
I also know that you have been looking for opportunities to escape from my control.
You want to return to the hands of Sire Denathrius, you think that is your destination.
Ah, what touching loyalty.
Denathrius is a king and so am I.
Denathrius hopes for such loyalty, and so do I.
Therefore, I did not point this out, but let you survive painfully in the gap between past and present. I believe that the power of time is enough to make you realize who is your most perfect master.
Therefore, I would say, why should such an accident break the precious persistence in my heart?"
"Huh?"
Demon Sword, who was crying miserably, raised his head and looked at his Mistress with sobs.
She couldn't understand what Azshara meant. The queen took the handkerchief from Wei Nali's hand and gently wiped the blood-red tears of Demon Sword. She said softly:
"Have you never doubted that this chance encounter was just a conspiracy with ulterior motives? How could it be so coincidental that while you were taking care of yourself, that strange guy loyal to Sire Denathrius would appear in front of you with the embryo of a new sword?
Shouldn't this kind of thing be kept secret?
Therefore, I can conclude that this is just a conspiracy!
Maybe the guys you have offended in Venthyr are aware of your disappearance, so they plan to donate new Demon Sword to Sire Denathrius to take your place.
You told me that Revendreth is a place full of conspiracies, and there is a high probability that something like this will happen.
Therefore, I advise you to have some confidence in Sire Denathrius."
The Queen patted Remornia on the head and said:
"Well, don't make a decision in a hurry. Maybe your former master is still eagerly waiting for your return.
We must see is believe!
You see, Sire Denathrius is the Lord of Revendreth. He is the real Eternal Ones. No one can force Him to take the new Demon Sword.
This means that even if the conspirators send the new Demon Sword, if He is still waiting for you to come home, then He will never use the new sword, but if He can't wait to take the new Demon Sword, it means "
"No!"
At this moment, Remornia was like a drowning person grabbing the last straw. She said loudly:
"That bitch Denathrius wouldn't do that. He must still be waiting for me to come home. Only I am the soul mate of that bitch the One. Ah, this vicious cognitive modification, I can't use "dog thing" to describe it."
"It doesn't matter, I am a tasteful queen, Remornia."
Azshara stood up straight, waved his hand and said:
"I am also tired of your resistance to change. Therefore, if Sire Denathrius is really waiting for you, then I will let you go. Your Mistress does not lack a weapon. However, Demon Sword must have an owner to have the meaning of existence.
Therefore, in order to win this opportunity for freedom, I will make a three-part agreement with you!
From today on, you must accept my instructions to you honestly until the day the mystery is revealed, and during this process, I will not use Domination to modify your understanding.
I don't like the way a treasure looks distorted.
Therefore, if I need your obedience, then I want you to serve your Mistress wholeheartedly."
"Okay!"
Remornia gritted his teeth and said loudly:
"You have to unlock the modification of my cognition and wait for that day to come. I believe Denathrius will definitely believe me!"
"Very good, that's it. Maintaining absolute loyalty to your master is the only advantage you have left."
Azshara let out a seductive laugh and happily reached a "lady agreement" with his Demon Sword.
This scene was watched by all the royal internal affairs officers nearby, and Wei Nali couldn't help but lament the fate of Remornia in her heart.
She is destined to smash her past self to pieces in front of that terrible and painful answer, and then accept all the transformations Azshara has made on her like a walking zombie. In the end, she will become Demon Sword, who is absolutely loyal to the queen in body and soul.
Is this Azshara?
Are they so skilled at conspiracy?
This scene also strengthened Wei Nali's thoughts.
She can't stay with Azshara for a long time, otherwise she will end up in Remornia's situation sooner or later.
He must find an opportunity to leave with dignity. Yes, after completing the allegiance required by this agreement, he must retreat immediately.
This queen is terrifying in every sense of the word.
However, Wei Nali also has her own professional ethics, so after Demon Sword's mood improved a little during "self-hypnosis", she immediately reported:
"Your Majesty, I have just sold the Anima Orb that you gave me to So Cartel's rich man Zou Lia. The other party offered a very sincere price and included a message.
I thought you would be interested."
"Say it."
Azshara was already sitting on the chair and opened her magic book made of the Maw flying dragon leather. It seemed that she was preparing to study various death magics collected during this period in Shadowlands.
Wei Nali whispered beside her:
"Arch-Thief Rafaam of Ethereal. I don't know if you have heard of this name, but in our tribe, this guy is a legendary figure. His amazing stealing skills are as famous as his insane style.
Rafaam is preparing to go to Revendreth ahead of us at this time. It is said that Sire Denathrius is going to carry out a theft operation on the exaggerated and famous Castle Nathria.
This matter seemed to be supported by the vigilantes, who also suggested that Rafaam steal the entire Nasriya Fort as a trophy.
I vaguely remember that when we were at the Maw, you were very uncomfortable with the cave we lived in temporarily. Once when you commented critically on it, you said that you would rather give everything in your hands to get a temporary palace like Castle Nathria."
"I was just complaining when I was emotionally unstable. My dear Royal Chamberlain, I didn't really have anything to say about your pragmatic taste."
Azshara stopped flipping through the magic book, looked back at Wei Nali, and said:
"But I probably guessed what you meant. Are you suggesting that after Rafaam completes that shocking theft, I purchase Castle Nathria as a royal palace?"
Hmm, not a bad idea.
I have to say that Sire Denathrius's taste is very online, and I also admire the castle he once tried to use to imprison me.
The rather dark and gloomy aesthetic design of that castle suits my taste, but unfortunately, my empire is about to be rebuilt, and as a queen during this period, I cannot spend my already poor wealth on purchasing such a luxurious palace.
Although I'm looking forward to it, let's forget about it."
"No, no, your Majesty, you don't have to spend money."
Wei Nally showed the keen business sense of an outstanding businessman. She rubbed her hands and said:
"Although Rafaam's stealing skills are amazing, stealing his palace under the nose of Eternal Ones is obviously something beyond its ability. This is not a small job like stealing Sunwell. Rafaam obviously needs help.
The best thing is that Supreme Thief King is not really interested in possessions.
What that guy really enjoys is the joy of stealing on the edge of a knife. In other words, it has no meaning to who the loot ultimately belongs to.
It needs help and you can provide it.
With your dignity, I think it is normal to request Castle Nathria as your royal palace in Shadowlands afterwards, right? If you are willing, I can go to negotiate with Rafaam on your behalf now."
"Hmm"
Azshara stroked her chin with her fingers. After thinking for a moment, she nodded and said:
"It is indeed a very tempting proposal, my house officer, then it is up to you. How bold! How dare you sneak into the queen's palace and peek?"
Before the queen could finish speaking, she turned around and scolded her.
She raised her fingers, and the Arcane stream of destruction of all things gathered from her fingertips but failed to escape. Rafaam, who was hiding in the shadows, screamed and tried to escape from Demon Sword's roaring piercing pursuit.
Supreme Thief King activated a certain device, causing it to escape from the palace in an instant. It even escaped from Veiled Market, screaming and dancing as it fell into the storm of the realm. However, a few seconds later, the embarrassed Rafaam was pulled back to Azshara's temporary palace under the influence of a time-return spell.
Supreme Thief King decisively raised his hands and knelt on the ground to surrender.
At the same time, Demon Sword, who was already in a bad mood and was looking forward to cutting something, also pressed against its back.
"Is this what you're good at?"
Azshara, with a frosty face, sarcastically said:
"You dare to claim to steal the palace of a Eternal Ones with this level of ability? I think you have no chance of completing this task! Maybe I should throw you into the Maw now and let you take on the challenge of stealing the palace of Zovaal?"
"Oh, you queen, why do you speak so viciously!"
Rafaam stopped working immediately.
This bandage man's neurosis can allow others to insult its personality, which it has nothing to say anyway, but it cannot allow others to insult its ability as Supreme Thief King.
Therefore, even if Demon Sword was pushing against him and he would die at any time, Rafaam still raised his head and screamed:
"If I am really that good, then please tell me, Her Majesty the Queen, where is your magic book?"
"Huh?"
Azshara looked back at the empty desk.
I just put a book here that records my experience in casting spells. Hey, this guy has some skills! No wonder he was given such an important task by his own Court Advisor Diakum.
Seeing the laughing Rafaam taking out the grimoire from its dirty bandage and holding it in both hands, Azshara waved his hands in disgust and said:
"I reward you.
In most cases, I don't like to use things that have been touched by others. But now that you have shown your strength, what is your answer to the deal your queen is about to give you?"
"I need the core drawings of Castle Nathria, Your Majesty."
Rafaam is also welcome.
It whistled and put the magic book of Azshara into its arms, and winked at the queen and said:
"I know it's a magic castle, but it doesn't have the function of flying, so if we want to steal it, we have to find a way. Alas, Staff of Sargeras is not in my hands, making this kind of thing not as easy as before."
"Sire Denathrius is the symbol of existence of Revendreth. You have to understand this concept, Rafaam."
Azshara sneered and said:
"You must correctly understand what the symbol of Shadowlands is. The entire Revendreth is the embodiment of Sire Denathrius's will. In other words, as long as Sire Denathrius wants, then Castle Nathria can fly.
It can even be turned into a free territory and you can sail freely in the inter-realm of Shadowlands."
"Then the question comes, my beautiful Majesty."
Rafaam spread his hands smoothly and sighed:
"How do we make Sire Denathrius want to do this? Stealing that Eternal Ones's "heart" is much more difficult than stealing his castle."
"Well, it's not as difficult as you think."
The queen calmly glanced at Demon Sword floating next to her, waved her hand and said:
"You go and lurk first. When necessary, your Majesty will send you the help you need. Don't let me down, my palace thief."