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Nathanos Marius!
Upon hearing this name, Jiang Jie couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
This person... is remarkable.
Ranger-Lord is a very prestigious title, traditionally reserved for the most outstanding High Elf rangers. In fact, even within the Sunstrider Dynasty, the number of rangers holding the title of "Ranger-Lord" would be fewer than a handful.
This is a wandering general second only to the "Wandering Knight General"!
Obtaining this title is extremely difficult. Even the game's generals only have the right to recommend, not to bestow it. Only the Sun King and Prince Kael'thas are qualified to bestow it.
For a human to become a ranger is already quite remarkable, but to stand out among tens of thousands of rangers and become a ranger lord is even more remarkable!
In fact, he has another identity:
He was a student of Sylvanas Windrunner.
The future Queen of the Forsaken, now the sole Ranger General of the Sunstrider Dynasty, the Supreme Commander of the Ranger Forces, and the Supreme Commander of the Silvermoon City Defense Forces!
The purpose of bringing this person here is quite clear.
At this very moment, the seven highest-ranking members of the Light's Hope Chapel gathered here, and the meeting soon began.
" Fenna and Nicholas have brought orders from Her Majesty the Queen and the Regent: we must attack Stratholme immediately. My requirement is that we depart after this meeting, arrive in Stratholme within three days, and then spend a week completely purging the entire city!" Dathrohan's sharp gaze swept over everyone, his hands resting on the table. "This is not a discussion, but an order! It must be carried out!"
"It's very difficult, Commander. My scouts tell me there are still 100,000 Undead in Stratholme, and there are also many more Undead threats along the way. We can't march at the fastest speed." Erigor's identity was special, and he was not afraid of Dathrohan.
He organized his thoughts and then said, "My estimate is that we'll reach Stratholme within five days, and then spend two weeks completely purifying the entire city..."
"No! There's not enough time! After purifying Stratholme, we must immediately head to the Ghostlands, build outposts among the mountains, and then send troops Ghostlands to hunt down Arthas!"
Dathrohan gave him a cold look. "I repeat, this is not a discussion, it's an order! Now let's discuss the specific action plan!"
Jiang Jie finally experienced Dathrohan's domineering presence firsthand. No wonder even Highlord Tirion and Highlord Mograine rarely spoke in his presence. This commander-in-chief truly exuded the aura and oppressive aura of a superior. To be honest, he was indeed more suitable to manage the Order of the Silver Hand Uther!
Although everyone knew that it was impossible to purify Stratholme in two days, no one offered any further suggestions, because it was pointless.
"Alright, in that case, the Brotherhood of the Light do its utmost to cooperate."
Erigor, a composed and experienced Paladin, knew that this was a time when disputes should be avoided, so he sighed and asked, "Commander-in-Chief, when shall we depart?"
"You have two hours. In fact, I believe the Brotherhood of the Light been prepared for this for a long time!" Dathrohan glanced at him.
"Yes, the Brotherhood of the Light always ready. In Stratholme, at least two hundred brothers who believed in the Holy Light have been killed and resurrected as the Undead. They must be redeemed; their souls will be purified by the Holy Light and then rest in the cemetery behind the monastery. The sacred site of the Holy Light, the Alonsus Chapel, must also return to our hands!"
Erigor stood up and walked towards the door, his voice firm and resolute. "I will go and gather every brother who can fight. The Brotherhood of the Light do everything in its power, no matter how many corpses are left in that cursed city! Commander-in-Chief!"
The Holy Light's Champion Korfax, remained silent.
He stood up and followed closely behind. "Commander-in-Chief, please forgive Erigor and Korfax's rudeness. I believe their hatred for the Undead is no less than yours." Archmage Angela tapped the table, her gentle voice ringing out, "Me too."
"I hope so." Dathrohan's tone was calm, without a trace of emotion. "Lord of Nathanos, I need you to go to Quel'Lithien Lodge immediately and contact Hawkspear, the 'Ranger-King' there. Lordaeron is willing to help the High Elf destroy the Scourge, but before that, the High Elf must help us conquer Stratholme!"
" Hawkspear is a wise and insightful ranger-lord. I had a good relationship with him when I served in the High Elf Ranger Corps, and he will surely make the right decision." The human ranger-lord stood up, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's. "But I don't know if they have fallen victim to Arthas's machinations, or if they have gone to the Ghostlands to hunt Arthas!"
" The Archmage will escort you to the Northpass Tower. From now on, it's up to you! If the ranger forces have already left, catch up with them and bring them back! Make sure they understand: Lordaeron cannot offer only sacrifices without reward. The help we provide will certainly be more than what they offer! In the name of the Holy Light, I will keep my word!" Dathrohan glanced at Archmage Angela, Angela nodded, stood up, and then left with the human ranger lord.
"You've come at just the right time, Fenna. The Ashbringer incident with Nicholas has left many dissatisfied with you; what you've done so far hasn't been enough. But if you perform exceptionally well in this battle, I guarantee the entire Order of the Silver Hand will recognize you, Fenna. Even before Alexandros, I will stand by your side."
Dathrohan didn't wait for Jiang Jie and Fenna's response. He straightened up and said calmly, "Go and prepare. What follows will be an incredibly difficult expedition. I expect you to be prepared, both physically and mentally! Now that the Ashen Army has been formed, let me and everyone else see how you perform! Don't let anyone think that the ' Ashbringer ' are just a name without substance!"
The journey from Light's Hope Chapel to Stratholme, spanning hundreds of kilometers, is certainly a long one.
During this process, a large number of Undead also block the way.
Dathrohan ordered everyone to move forward at full speed, and not to stop even if they encountered many Undead, but to charge straight through.
Along the way, they only rested for one night each at the Shield of the Holy Light Tower and the Eastwall Tower, and only had short breaks at other times.
Fortunately, all the soldiers who participated in the battle were seasoned veterans, with a large proportion of Paladin and many Priest accompanying them, who could use Holy Light to relieve fatigue and restore energy at any time; otherwise, no one could have survived.
On the afternoon of the third day, they finally arrived at the Northpass Tower.