Cults and Fat Sheep
Without Zul'ra's restraint, Hamuul Runetotem fully immersed himself in his role, questioning the Twilight Twilight as a believer in nature, condemning its Twilight followers for harming civilians. Arak'ka, however, was no match for this.
At first, Arak'ka could manage to get by by reciting lines or scriptures, but later he couldn't even utter a single scripture. Hamuul Runetotem shut him down, and he couldn't even offer a word of explanation.
The significance of this Zul'ra tonight is not for the sake of debate itself; otherwise, why would they choose someone like Arak'ka, a shallow believer, to represent the Twilight's Hammer? Those devout Twilight believers are simply not swayed by words.
As a time traveler, Zul'ra knew what the Twilight's Hammer and the Old Gods were, but others didn't. That's why he convened this debate, which also made it easier to gather those cultists together and wipe them out in one fell swoop.
A day before the debate began, Zul'ra had already started his operation, wiping out all the devout believers in Orgrimmar. He also had Moira and Rehgar Earthfury, who had gone out earlier, organize guards to investigate and crack down on Twilight hideouts and Twilight followers, based on Gaodier's investigation.
Zul'ra even contacted the Kaldorei, sending a brigade of Kor'kron to Gadgetzan to join forces with the Desert Trolls and the Kaldorei to wipe out the Twilight's Hammer in Silithus. He also posted bounty lists in the market, including many high-ranking Twilight figures, such as the cult leader Cho'gall the two-headed Ogres. Their names were naturally extracted from the prisoners.
"Hamuul Runetotem, that's enough, that's enough!" Zul'ra rescued the poor, helpless man after Hamuul Runetotem had shut Arak'ka up.
"Dear listeners, based on the debate between Elder Arak'ka and Elder Hamuul Runetotem, I have made a comparison between the Twilight's Hammer and the Church of Nature. However, I have found that the religion of the Twilight's Hammer does not align with our values." Zul'ra took the microphone, gesturing for Hamuul Runetotem and Arak'ka to step away from their microphones, as their breathing would create background noise on the broadcast.
"Our Horde is dedicated to creating a world where, under the vast sky, everyone can have enough to eat and wear, where everyone has integrity, and where everyone can find their place in the world. We are proud of our Horde, and our Horde will be proud of us."
"We are only responsible for ourselves, for improving our own character and abilities. These are not sins; they are our honor, the values of the Horde. The Twilight's Hammer has undoubtedly deviated from these values, and they have also committed murder. I will use my authority to investigate them all."
"Tomorrow at noon, I will announce the results of the Horde's investigation. Please stay tuned. Thank you for listening. Goodbye." Zul'ra made a gesture, Kor'kron Guard pulled the switch, ending the broadcast.
The broadcast, which lasted for more than two hours, ended, but the people of Orgrimmar were still in a daze. They looked at each other, then looked up at the wooden loudspeaker, somewhat incredulous that they had actually heard a debate coming from that thing.
Feeling the novelty of the first broadcast, the discussions from the debate, and the ideals they contained, the people of Orgrimmar remained quiet, even somewhat reluctant to leave. Once they had fully recovered, they began to exchange information.
Just as the whole city was buzzing with excitement, Zul'ra received a report from his secretary, Righan, along with reports of victory from various places. The Twilight's Hammer had wiped out all the strongholds in the Horde territory, and Moira and Rehgar Earthfury had captured many people and were asking them how to deal with them!
"Reply in the name of the Horde: Twilight's Hammer has been defined as a cult, but some people are innocent. Let them carefully investigate and examine what those followers have done. Those who have not killed anyone and are willing to repent can be released after promising not to get involved with the cult again and being willing to provide information about the cult. Those who are loyal to Twilight's Hammer should be brought back to Orgrimmar." Zul'ra reviewed the current summary.
"Furthermore, all supplies and wealth seized by Twilight's Hammer will be confiscated by the state." Zul'ra looked at the report on the search of Twilight's Hammer in his hand and couldn't help but grin slightly. Twilight's Hammer currently has more than 20,000 followers of various races in the Horde, with 60 tons of grain, 480,000 gold coins of various kinds, not to mention the armor and armor of Lok.
The Twilight's Hammer's money wasn't all plundered from within the Horde; some of it flowed in from outside, intended for use in some operation in Silithus. But now, it's all been intercepted by Zul'ra. Even so, such a money-making ability is still quite frightening.
"That's all." Zul'ra closed the report, told Righan to send a telegram, and turned to show it to Hamuul Runetotem, intending to make him happy too. Defeating a cult was like slaughtering a fat sheep.
"How did they get so much stuff?" Hamuul Runetotem wasn't pleased; instead, he was shocked by the cult's ability to amass wealth.
"It's very simple. They collect donations from believers, plunder everywhere, and use every means at their disposal. You just heard what they did to those who absconded!" Zul'ra looked at Arak'ka, who was being guarded by the Kor'kron Guards.
"It wasn't me." Arak'ka felt like crying.
"Of course I know it wasn't you." Zul'ra rolled her eyes at the incredibly cowardly Orcs.
"This is outrageous, you cultists!" Hamuul Runetotem stared at the simple numbers, his heart pounding at the cult's methods of extortion, and glared at Arak'ka, a former Twilight's Hammer.
"Zul'ra Jin, what will you do to me?" Arak'ka didn't dare look at the old ox and asked Zul'ra.
"You did a great job tonight, and you've firmly broken away from the cult. From today onwards, you'll live under a different name, and I'll have people keep an eye on your safety." Zul'ra said with a smile as she processed Arak'ka's paperwork.
"Really?" Arak'ka looked at Zul'ra, his eyes shining and his heart pounding. He had completely assumed he was going to die. Orcs society was primitive and barbaric, and some punishments were very severe.
"Really, you did a great job. I'll see if there are any more Twilight's Hammer hiding in the Horde." Zul'ra nodded with a smile. Judging from his participation in tonight's broadcast, Arak'ka was already on the Twilight's Hammer's death list. He was quite a tempting target.
"..." Facing the tall, grinning Trolls, Arak'ka remembered his earlier statement that "Twilight's Hammer does not spare those who apostate," and his initial joy instantly cooled.
"Don't be afraid, don't worry. I told you to change your name and I even sent people to protect you!" Zul'ra looked at Arak'ka, who was feeling disheartened, and comforted him with a smile.
Don't wait up tonight.