Crossing Azeroth, starting with the Heroes of Might and Magic system

Following Varian's instructions, Malcolm carefully placed the heart-shaped blood rock ore in an exquisite small box, and then wrapped the small box with silk.

Finally, a small flower was tied on the small box.

After putting the small box into his bag, Malcolm breathed a sigh of relief. The gift problem that had been bothering him for a long time was finally solved.

At this time, Malcolm saw that the blood rock ore was not smooth and there was a small piece protruding, so he said to Varian: "Your Highness, the heart-shaped stone is so useful, how about I help you grind a piece and keep it for future use?"

Varian was stunned by Malcolm's idea, but he thought it was a good idea and said, "Okay, let's polish another piece."

After hearing this, Malcolm immediately cut off a small piece of the protruding blood rock ore.

After half an hour of careful polishing, Malcolm polished out two almost identical heart-shaped stones.

After Varian took the two heart-shaped stones in his hands, he couldn't help but mutter in his heart: I have made so many heart-shaped stones, will someone say that I am a wholesaler in the future?

Never mind for the time being. After Varian put away the two heart-shaped stones, he returned to the Dagger Ridge base.

I can finally have a good night's sleep.

What he didn't know was what Princess Moira's reaction would be when she received the heart-shaped stone the next day.

The moment Princess Moira received the heart-shaped stone, it seemed as if stars were twinkling in her eyes and a gentle curve appeared at the corners of her mouth, more dazzling than the most gorgeous flowers in spring.

She gently took out the precious heart-shaped blood rock ore from the box with her hands, and her fingertips gently stroked the smooth surface of the stone. The delicacy and warmth seemed to reach her heart.

The princess's face was filled with a mixture of happiness and surprise, as if she was surrounded by sudden sweetness and her whole body became light.

Princess Moira's laughter was clear and melodious, as fresh and natural as a mountain stream, as if the whole world had become extra beautiful because of this heart-shaped stone. At this moment, she was not only a noble princess, but also a happy woman immersed in love. That innocent happiness infected everyone present.

At this moment, Princess Moira's eyes looking at Malcolm were already filled with ardent love.

Later, Princess Moira introduced it to others, saying, "This heart-shaped blood rock ore was discovered and picked up by Malcolm by chance in a place in Kalimdor. A naturally formed heart-shaped stone must have gone through countless trials and tribulations to become this shape. I hope it can be like this ore, weathering all kinds of hardships and withstanding all tests."

When Varian woke up at noon the next day, he discovered through the royal griffin's vision that the Kolkar Centaur had actually retreated, and there was no trace of the Centaur in the three oases.

Varian searched through the vision of other royal griffins and found that the Kolkar centaur had retreated to the Stonetalon Mountains in the northwest and was now staying in the Valley of the Giant Trees.

Varian couldn't help but feel a little regretful. Not many weapons had been sold yet, and the war was over. The Centaurs had retreated so far, and it seemed that the Kolkar Centaurs might not be able to come to the Barrens in a short time.

Returning his vision to the Barrens, Varian discovered that among the three oases, the Forgotten Pool and Sweetwater Oasis were controlled by Death's Head Quillmen, while Deadwater Oasis was controlled by Steelbris Quillmen.

These oases are quite far away from Razorfen Kraul at the southern end of the Barrens. Originally, the Death's Head Boar did not want to stay in the oases for the time being, but it was Chief Krinig Badnosed who asked the Death's Head Boar to stay.

Because he was very afraid that the Kolkar Centaur would make a comeback, so he kept the Death's Head Tribe and prevented the Kolkar Centaur from invading again, so that the Steelmane Tribe could still enjoy an oasis; if the Death's Head Tribe left and the centaurs attacked again, the Steelmane Tribe might not be able to defend an oasis.

The ruler Ramtas thought about it and felt that the oasis here was rich in resources. The benefits of staying here would be much greater than the expenses, and it would be more comfortable to live here. So he agreed to continue staying in the Sweetwater Oasis and the Pool of Oblivion.

Chief Klinig Badnose even wanted to invite his former mortal enemy, the Thornback Boarmen, to share the oasis with him.

But his proposal was rejected by Chief Thornfang Thornmand of the Thornback Boarmen.

The Thornback Boarmen have now completely integrated into the Mulgore Steppes, living comfortably, and doing prosperous business with Thunder Bluff. They really don't have much interest in the several oases anymore.

What was unexpected was that the invasion of the Barrens by the Kolkar Centaur led to a reconciliation between several quilboar tribes.

Varian saw that things had developed to this point, so he thought, since the situation has temporarily stabilized, let's talk about doing business.

Previously, the only boarmen with whom comprehensive trade cooperation was carried out were the Thornbacks.

The Steelbristle Boarmen only have some weapons trade, which is still conducted through the Thornback Tribe.

The Death's Head Wild Boar didn't even have a weapons trade before.

If we could develop comprehensive trade cooperation with the Steelbriar Boarmen and the Death's Head Boarmen, the scale of trade in Thunder Bluff would be greatly increased.

The Steel Bristle Tribe also has tens of thousands of people. There are a large number of various prey near Thorn Ridge, such as wild boars, kodos, zebras, etc.

Sometimes, the Steelbristle Wild Boarmen even crossed the Angry River and went to the red land further east to hunt.

The number of Death's Head tribe is even greater. Varian estimates that there are about 100,000 Death's Head boar living in Razorfen Kraul and Razorfen Highlands.

The hunting range of the Death's Head Boar is much wider and not limited to the Barrens. The Dustwallow Marsh to the east of the Barrens and the Thousand Needles to the south are all within the Death's Head Boar's hunting range.

If you start trading with the Death's Head Quillboar, then crocodiles, turtles, and spiders from Dustwallow Marsh, as well as wind snakes, mountain lions, lizards, and scorpions from Thousand Needles, will soon appear on the market in Thunder Bluff.

Such food trade can greatly expand the variety of food in Thunder Bluff and increase food storage.

So, Varian invited the generals of the Death's Head tribe and the leader of the Bronzemane tribe who occupied the oasis to visit Thunder Bluff through the Bristleback boar chieftain, Bladefang Bristleman, to discuss trade cooperation.

The main invitations are the following leaders.

Ramtas, the manager of Sweetwater Oasis and the ruler of the Death's Head Tribe;

Agum, the manager of the Forgotten Pool and the prophet of the Death's Head tribe;

Klinig Badnose, manager of Deadwater Oasis and chieftain of the Steelmane tribe.