Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Black has something big to accomplish in Silithus.

He was ready to rely on his own plan to neutralize the Qiraji threat. This was an impromptu plan, and the biggest reliance on its completion was the secret of silithid taming obtained from Emeril Shadowguard.

Although the Qiraji and the Qiraji are related by blood, they can be regarded as two species. The insect people have their own civilization, while the social posture of the aliens is completely a swarm-like structure.

If the pirates could split the Qiraji and the Qiraji into two factions, the Tyranid empire would collapse in an instant.

After all, compared to the vast number of Qiraji, the number of high-level bugs is really not that large. If the insect swarms mobilized by their rule and relied on as war machines are removed, the Qiraji Empire will instantly be reduced to a third-rate small country. power.

Such an adventure is extremely risky.

But the benefits are directly proportional to the risk. Once Black can complete this thing, he will not only eliminate the threat, but also get an army of violent alien bugs in an instant.

This will greatly strengthen the strength of the undead fleet and allow the pirates' influence to reach a peak in the continent of Kalimdor in an instant.

But to accomplish this, Blake could not rely on his own power.

He must get help from other forces.

By the way, the pirate also has a lot of "good stuff", and he wants to use this war initiated by him to show it to his allies and potential allies.

His letter has been sent to the forces he carefully selected, and as he expected, it caused a ripple among those forces.

In the wilderness of Feralas, which is not far away from the Great Desert of Silithus, in a huge and ancient city deep in the lush jungle, a portal is slowly opening.

Wearing black armor and carrying a giant rune sword on his back, Lord Kurtalos Ravencrest strode out of the portal. The moment he stepped into the city of Elre'Thalas, the death knights in front of him all came together. raised their weapons in salute.

This movement was crisp and clear without any noise, just like a group of cold war machines completing the movements under unified instructions. No one spoke, but in the dead silence, the cold aggressive aura of the dead was outlined.

That kind of daunting coldness spreads out all around along with the cold momentum of the death knights, announcing to the living that this place is a desert of life, and only the dead can set foot there.

This also made the two demon hunters Elisana and Maris following Lord Ravencrest once again feel the majesty of the death knights.

They are veterans who followed Illidan in the War of the Ancients.

They couldn't help but think, if such a battle group forged by death appeared on the battlefield ten thousand years ago, would those demons still be so arrogant?

The answer seems to be yes.

The Black Crow Chapter was born at an untimely time, but it didn't matter. Everyone knew that soon, this sword of death would shine in the confrontation with its old enemy.

That will be a light that shakes the world.

"Eretharas"

Lord Ravencrest raised his head and looked at the city in front of him that had withered and become lonely in time. He could still remember the magnificent scenery of this city that hid countless secrets and treasures 10,000 years ago when the world was not yet divided. .

This place, like Zin-Azshari, was the pride of the Elf Empire.

But now, there is nothing but cold death and incomplete desolation. The era that belongs to you has passed after all.

"Your Excellency, the Sindra forward army has been initially formed. Please review it!"

Carrying a war bow and a war halberd engraved with runes on his back, the adjutant from ten thousand years ago strode up to Ravencrest and reported to his lord with a crisp military salute:

"Our compatriots are arrayed in the Coliseum, waiting for your commander-in-chief."

"The review is not necessary."

Ravencase waved his hand and said:

"I trust your ability to run the army, and I didn't come here today to check on the military construction here. I have a more important thing to do.

Get ready and follow me to the Great Desert of Silithus in an hour. Our friend Blake Shaw invites us to join a war, which is exactly what I want.

The combat effectiveness of the Black Crow Chapter can only be tested through real battles. "

"Silithus?"

The general in front of him was stunned for a moment, and he quickly said to the lord with the crispness unique to the undead:

"After entering Feralas, I talked with the Silver Wing Sentinels and got some information about that desert from them. It is said that a large war broke out there a thousand years ago.

The Kaldorei paid a heavy price to defeat the enemy called the Qiraji. Lord, we are going there. Could it be that our enemies are those insects?

Won't they be sealed?

Is this considered actively provoking a war? "

"According to Black, the war that took place thousands of years ago did not end. The establishment of the Beetle Wall was just the beginning of a long truce period."

Behind Lord Ravencrest, Miss Elisana explained:

"That wall was built with the self-sacrifice of the dragons, but it is not permanent. In fact, according to the information we have collected in the Illidari, the Qiraji have been crossing the beetles for this thousand years. The Wall proliferated throughout Silithus.

There are countless insect nests in the desert, and those are the vanguards of the insect people.

It was obvious that the Qiraji Empire had not learned its lesson from the defeat a thousand years ago, and they had been preparing to start again for a long time.

Lord Black did not start the war.

He was just responding to the malicious intentions of the bugs. Even without his intervention, the sealing effect of the Beetle Wall would be reduced to a precarious level in ten or twenty years at most.

Until then, we will still have to face this war.

Rather than waiting for the bugs to take the initiative in the war, it is better to complete this counterattack in our own way when they are unprepared. "

"And based on what I know about Blake, him taking the initiative to advance something means that he must have his own ideas."

Marius Demonscourge also added:

"There are various jokes circulating about Blake's 'dark wisdom'. It seems that in the eyes of others, the so-called dark wisdom is a joke used to mock the great pirate.

But only those who have truly come into contact with Black Shaw will realize that dark wisdom really exists and its power is amazing. "

The two demon hunters are regarded as "ones" of the Black Crow Chapter because of their relationship with Elisana. Lord Ravencrest also values ​​these two people very much. In addition to the relationship between father and daughter, Elisana and Maris Very capable indeed.

After all, they are dark walkers favored by Illidan, and they have their own "evil wisdom".

After hearing the explanations of the two men, although the undead general was still a little hesitant, he no longer refuted this argument, but immediately turned around to prepare the hippogryph for the long journey.

But just when Lord Ravencrest was about to set off, an unexpected visitor knocked on the gate of the city of Elre'Thalas, which had been taken over by the Black Crow Chapter.

There was only one person coming, wearing a green elf cloak, carrying a war bow and a pot of arrows, acting very low-key.

But as the city gate opened, facing the questioning of the death knight who was wary of and resistant to the living, this low-key visitor said in ancient Salas language:

"Please tell Lord Kutalos Ravencrest that an old friend is coming to visit, and I need to take up a little of his time to discuss the invitation from the Silithus Desert."

"Show me your identity!"

The death knight at the city gate said coldly:

"The Lord is very busy."

"Oh? Do you undead still maintain the disgusting arrogance of the Elf Empire after ten thousand years?"

The low-key guest said with a sarcastic smile. She raised her head, took off the hood on her head, shook her indigo hair, and said:

“The visitor’s name is Shandris Feather Moon.

Ranger General of the Silver Sentinels and High Priest of the Sisters of Elune. I fought alongside the lord 10,000 years ago. Perhaps you also fought under me at that time.

Soldier!

Deliver the order!

immediately! "

The awe-inspiring aura coming from the slender elf in front of him made the death knight hesitate for a moment. He did not refute, turned around and rode the ghost night saber back to the city.

A few minutes later, Elisana Ravencrest personally came to the city gate and welcomed General Yu Yue into the city.

The sentinel general looked very young.

But for elves, there is no direct connection between appearance and age.

Ilisana maintained a very respectful attitude along the way. It was obvious that even the demon hunter who had followed Illidan to develop a habit of arrogance also admired Shandris Feathermoon.

If Fandral Staghelm is the God of War of the Druids, then General Shandris is the God of War of the Silver Winged Sentinels.

She has participated in all the wars since the War of the Ancients. Her high reputation comes not only from her superb strength and art of war, nor from the legends about her that may be true or false.

Another part comes from her adoptive mother Tyrande Windspeaker, who is currently the leader of the faith of the Kaldorei Moon Kingdom.

In other words, if the night elves are a royal society, then Shandris is the princess of this country. Since Tyrande and Malfurion have no children, Shandris still has the power to rule the throne of the night elves. claim.

Of course, the elves are a loose country based on faith, so it is difficult for Shandis to become the ruler of the elves, but this does not prevent the sentinel general from being loved by the people.

She is indeed qualified to be on an equal footing with legendary heroes like Kurtalos Ravencrest, and she is indeed an old friend of Lord Ravencrest.

The two met on the flying platform in Ere'Thalas City.

The hippogryphs heading to Silithus were ready. Lord Ravencrest didn't seem to want to spend too much time reminiscing with his old friends, so there was no greeting at all when they met, and he went straight to the point and asked:

"Did Blade Sentinel also receive an invitation from Black Shaw?"

"It's not just us. That hateful pirate even sent his letter, which was filled with filthy words and wild fantasies, to the Holy Mountain of Hyjal and delivered it to my Mindo."

General Shandis looked at the lord who had not seen him for ten thousand years with a look of nostalgia and emotion, and she said:

"Personally, I don't believe the words of a notorious pirate, but Mindo seems very interested in this whimsical plan.

The Sisters of Elune are even holding a meeting to discuss its feasibility.

As a representative of the Sisterhood and the Silver Sentinels, I will go to Silithus to meet with him and inquire in detail about his plans.

The Great Desert of Silithus is also the area controlled by Silver Sentinel's southern theater. If you plan to start a war there, I must know all the circumstances before I can make a decision on whether to support you. "

The "Mindo" in Shandris's words is the honorific name the Kaldorei give to their mother.

It can be seen from her attitude that she truly respects and loves Tyrande from the bottom of her heart.

After so many stories of loving fathers and filial sons in Azeroth, a princess who truly supports her mother appears. This is really inexplicably touching.

"Then come with me, Shandris."

Lord Ravencrest nodded and said:

"On the way, we can discuss the wars I missed, and describe to me the changes in Kaldorei over the past ten thousand years from the perspective of someone who has witnessed it.

Also, are you still single? "

The lord glanced at Shandris's hunting facial pattern. According to the elven tradition, if she gets married, this facial pattern will also change slightly.

He said doubtfully:

"You and Jarod?"

"Lord Lord!"

General Shandis, who looked majestic just now, immediately reacted and waved his hands when he heard the name "Garod":

"Please do not discuss my private affairs in front of so many people. Jarod. He has married Sarah Hill and is living in seclusion."

"Oh, it's unimaginable."

Lord Ravencrest shook his head and said in a regretful tone:

"That brat actually gave up on such a good person like you and chose to spend his life with a stupid girl from the country. This is his loss. As I commented back then, if I had a son, I would definitely let him do his best. pursue you.

Any man who finds your favor is a lucky darling.

what a pity. "

"Lord Lord!"

Shandis lowered her head and gritted her teeth and said:

"Please stop discussing my personal affairs. Doesn't it mean that the undead are indifferent to emotions? Why do you?"

"I'm just feeling sad, Shandris."

The lord laughed coldly, mounted the ghost hippogryph, pulled up the reins, and said:

“So much happened after my death that it’s hard for me to comprehend.

Tyrande chose Malfurion instead of Illidan, who was deeply in love with her, and Jarod chose Sarah Hill instead of you, who obviously had more feelings for him.

You should know that with Jarod's reputation at that time, he was fully qualified to inherit Azshara's throne.

Shandris, little girl.

You almost became the queen of the elves.

You girl is still the same as you were 10,000 years ago, very outstanding but not proactive enough. I guess that is why you missed the most beautiful love.

Come on, follow me to the desert.

Those things that you cannot say to others, you can say to me, an elder. "

PS:

It’s true, there’s been a lot of astringent wisdom lately.

It was also me who got excited about writing. Now that I have admitted my mistake, I will no longer pay special attention to this aspect in the future. It is not just because of everyone’s suggestions, but I found that I can no longer write normal chapters after writing too much about this astringent wisdom.

This is a problem and must be addressed.

Several brothers have sent me private messages asking about the progress of the plot. Now they all reply to me. The plot is basically in the second half, but it is still a little far away from the War of the Ancients.

Not intentionally to whet the appetite, but the plot must be arranged this way.

Everyone will know the reason later.

As for the heroine issue, I really want to write about a harem, but unfortunately the current review standards really don’t allow it. And I will not touch the ethics aspect, I have a bottom line, although because it has been corrupted by Slaanesh, there is really not much left.

I know there will be people wondering why I was corrupted by Slaanesh

The reason is very simple.

Anyone who has become a father knows that it is so difficult to be a man.