Azeroth’s Death Track

Chapter 278 8. Little Troubles in Gilneas --- Add more for the blushing brothers [2130]

The Kingdom of Gilneas is one of the seven kingdoms formed after the Asola Empire was divided.

Its terrain is very strange, like a small subcontinent extending from the southwestern corner of the northern border of the eastern continent, bordered by only one road from the main part of the mainland, surrounded by the sea on three sides, and there are hidden reefs under the seabed that hinder the passage of ships. Gilneans call it Bite Reef, and only the merchants of the country know the only safe sea route.

This weird terrain puts Gilneas in an extremely superior self-protection system. The king only needs to send his northern lords to easily cut off the connection between Gilneas and other countries. Kul Tiras, known for its navy, couldn't forcefully attack Gilneas by sea.

Before the Great Separation, the people of Gilneas were very good at business activities. Their traveling merchants traveled around the continent in horse-drawn carriages, or sold goods by boat, and sent a steady stream of wealth back to their home countries. This made Gilneas quickly become the center of the entire human alliance richest country.

But it is precisely because of this isolated terrain that the communication between the people of Gilneas and the outside world is gradually decreasing. Among the seven human nations, the customs and culture of Gilneas are almost incompatible with those of other countries. They uphold a kind of reservedness unique to the islanders. And arrogance, coupled with the shrewd and cunning style of Gilneas businessmen, left a very bad impression on people from other countries in the mainland.

They think that the Gilneans are parasites lying on the Alliance to suck their blood, and that the Gilneans who are closed in a corner of the continent have no contribution to the Alliance, while the Gilneans think that other countries in the Alliance are too greedy and always find ways to withdraw from the Alliance. The nation cheated out of wealth and spread rumors to slander the people of Gilneas.

Over time, the connection between Gilneas and the Human Alliance has become estranged. If it continues to develop normally, Gilneas will definitely break away from the alliance and achieve autonomy. However, the war between humans and orcs that broke out in the past ten years has brought Gilneas back Pulled back into the arms of the alliance.

But this kind of unity is essentially a choice in the face of heavy pressure. Once the pressure disappears, those problems that have been forcibly ignored will only explode in a more explosive way.

In the Second Orc War, even when the orcs were at their most rampant, they failed to enter the land of Gilneas, and Gilneas paid a lot of casualties in order to support Lordaeron, which made the citizens of Gilneas resentful .

Coupled with the reconstruction of the countries after the war, the wealthy Gilneans borne most of the cost of rebuilding the Stormwind Kingdom and building orc shelters. However, the civil strife in Alterac ruined the land that should have been assigned to Gilneas, and repeated After being disappointed, King Genn Greymane of Gilneas finally made a difficult choice.

After Quel'Thalas left the alliance on the grounds that the war was over, Gilneas also announced to leave the alliance the next day!

This announcement was like a heavy punch, hitting the cheeks of other countries in the alliance. While the kings were shocked, it also caused the hearts of the alliance that was on the verge of splitting to float.

But to be honest, King Jin made this decision, it was definitely not pure recklessness. Apart from complying with the demands of the people and getting rid of the big burden of the alliance, King Jin had another plan.

Liam! My son.

On the border between Gilneas and Lordaeron, Genn Greymane, who was disguised as a commoner, looked at his son in leather armor and carrying a long sword. A look of worry flashed in the king's eyes, but it soon became entrusted and expected.

This journey is of great significance to both Gilneas and yourself. You will embark on a great journey with your peers, and your victory will open a new chapter for human civilization ...remember at all times that you represent Gilneas!

Liam Greymane nodded fiercely. After embracing his father, the high-spirited young prince turned over and rode on his war horse. Without the gorgeous decorations of a prince, he was dressed just like an ordinary adventurer. The same, and beside him were Varian Wrynn, Galen Trollbane and Derek Proudmoore who were dressed in the same outfit, the most noble young generation in the alliance.

And behind the young people is Anduin Lothar who led them. During the journey of the past week, he has successfully persuaded King Dailin of Kul Tiras to let Prince Delin of Kul Tiras Lake also joined the journey to find Emperor Thoradin's sword. With the proof of the three princes and kings, it didn't take much time to convince Genn Greymane.

The addition of Prince Liam also made Lothar more confident in persuading Lordaeron and Dalaran.

The old marshal stood in front of King Jin, and the King of Gilneas stretched out his hand towards the old marshal. When he clenched his hands tightly, His Majesty Jin said earnestly:

Today's alliance is rotten. Terenas despises the majesty of other kings and regards the alliance's king's meeting as his own. Gilneas has no choice but to leave the alliance, but I believe in you, Marshal Lothar, I am willing to take my only Your son is handed over to you, you are right, children, it represents the future of human civilization!

The shrewd king seemed to be moved. He wiped the corners of his eyes and said softly:

In my heart, I have never forgotten the advice left by my fathers, and I am also looking forward to seeing the Arathor Empire reappear on this continent, integrating all human resources, and most importantly, this land created by the children. The established empire will treat its subjects more fairly, all kings will be equal, and we will work together to protect the fire of human civilization... Satisfactory king election will reshape the future of mankind, which will be even more Enlightened future.

Marshal Lothar knew exactly what the king was thinking, but this was a political game, and he was unwilling to expose it, so he just nodded:

I am also very grateful for your enlightenment, Your Majesty, there are indeed many problems within the alliance. The broad alliance has proved that it is not enough to face more terrible challenges. The human kingdom must be united, and we will jointly safeguard our future !

Gene held Marshal Lothar's left hand with both hands, he nodded, and said in a deep voice:

Gilneas is ready! We will stand firmly on the side of Emperor Thoradin's blood!

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Watching his son go away, even the shrewd and cunning King Jean stood on the border for a long time. He didn't turn around until Liam disappeared completely, and walked into his carriage.

Darius Crowley, the northern lord of the Kingdom of Gilneas, was already waiting for the king in the carriage. Judging from the expression of the northern lord, it seemed that he had something bad to report.

Jean sat in the carriage, accompanied by the whip of the royal guards, the plain carriage slowly moved forward, the king took out a bottle of wine from the dark box of the carriage, poured himself and the northern lord a glass, and took a sip of the wine Afterwards, he asked:

My brother Darius, you came to see me in a hurry. Is there something wrong with your territory?

The northern lord nodded. He was born in the Crowley family, a noble family in Gilneas. He grew up with King Jean. The dukedom of the Lord of the North, although there are some differences in political views, and Lord Crowley is opposed to withdrawing from the alliance, but the private friendship between the two is still very strong.

Recently, a strange disease broke out in several towns in Silverpine Forest.

Lord Crowley whispered:

It's a veterinary disease. After suffering painful torture, civilians infected with the disease will turn into half-human, half-wolf monsters, lose their minds, and attack everyone around them. My guards have received a few days ago More than 20 reports, the doctors have nothing to do, I can only order the execution of those patients... But before I came, the disease had spread, and there were even lycanthropes in Pyrewood Village.

Um?

Gene's expression became serious: You mean, it's terribly contagious? Why didn't you report it earlier?

Extremely contagious!

The northern lord's face was gloomy: It's not that I didn't report! Gene, I have sent letters to the capital three times, but at that time, you were busy wrangling with other kings of the alliance!

This blunt sarcasm made the king a little embarrassed, but Darius quickly skipped the topic, shaking the wine glass in his hand, and said:

Now we still don't know where the source of the disease is, but the doctors said that it is probably caused by the wolves in the forest, so I plan to clean up the Silver Pine Forest recently, and kill all the wolves , but my soldiers are recruits, and I need help, Gene, and that's why I'm here.

No problem! My brother.

The king readily agreed:

The Gray Wolf Brigade will go to your territory as quickly as possible, and you can move it at will, but we have to closely observe the development of this disease, and if it can't be controlled, we have to take some special measures.

The king didn't say what to do, but the northern lord can probably guess that he couldn't bear it, but in the end, thinking of the tragedy of the epidemic spreading to the whole country, he nodded:

I will pay close attention. By the way, I plan to invite some doctors and mages from Dalaran and Lordaeron, but I heard that those strange octopus people... what are they called? Draenei, yes, Draenei. The Laenei, they also have a way of using the Holy Light, so I would like to invite some draenei priests to help in your name.

You don't need to tell me these little things.

Gene shrugged and patted Lord Crowley on the shoulder:

Do we still need such a relationship between us? Speaking of which, Reina is not too young. Liam followed Lothar to find the sword of Emperor Thoradin. I mean, when he returns with honor, Let the two children get married when the Arathor Empire is rebuilt.

It depends on whether your little wolf cub can win the favor of my precious daughter.

The northern lord leaned in the carriage, and he said playfully:

Rena is my only daughter. I heard that Liam got close to some noble ladies in the capital? You know the tradition of the Crowley family, Gene, if he continues to be so philandering, I'm afraid. ..”

Ahem, I will restrain him. Young people, it's always a problem that can't be changed.

King Jin coughed lightly, looked at Darius in front of him, and whispered:

I'm sorry that I didn't ask for your opinion on the matter of leaving the alliance, Crowley, I have a good relationship with you, Danas Trollbane, and Gatherlis, I hope this will not affect you.

Hearing the king's words, the northern lord was silent for a moment, and he let out a long sigh:

Oh...forget it, you're right, Terenas is oppressing other kings more and more seriously, leaving the alliance is also good for Gilneas, not to mention, compared to Terenas who is playing tricks , I trust Lothar more, his blood is as noble as his character, but Jin, I have to remind you that even in the Kingdom of Stormwind, Kul Tiras and Stormgard stand with us, Terenas is not so easy to give in!

If you really want to become the emperor of the Arathor Empire and the co-lord of mankind, then from now on, you have to change your behavior.

Ok, I know.

A gleam flashed in Gene's eyes, he took a sip of his wine and said softly:

Varian's age is flawed, and Garin is the same. Besides Terenas, the biggest threat is Dailin. That old sea fox won't let go so easily. We have to talk to him first. , I will arrange this.

The conversation between the king and the nobles was confined to the carriage, and the upcoming alliance will inevitably become turbulent because of the expedition organized by Lothar. The purpose of the kings is not simple, and they will definitely use all their skills to come Competing for the lofty title of Emperor of Humanity is like fighting beasts in a cage. Although it is cruel, the one who survives in the end must be the strongest.

On the other side, on the outskirts of Pyrewood Village, the nearest town to the mainland island of Gilneas, after darkness fell, a tall figure walked out of his hiding place little by little in the darkness. He had a human appearance, However, he has recurved legs, gray mane all over his body, and his head looks more like a ferocious wolf's head. He stared at the brightly lit village with the eyes of a beast, and finally, a trace of evil appeared on his ferocious face. A bloodthirsty smile.

Run away, run away, children... Big Bad Wolf... Wolfe, here we come!