Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"What's that look in your eyes?"

In Odir, where the city's defense system had been fully activated, Black stood on Odin's shoulders and stared at the Lord of War with sideways eyes. The latter was watching Lydon help the collapsed Virgin Mary to "relax and chat" outside the city.

The worried expression and eyes of the King of War made the stinky pirate feel the taste of "fun", so he blew out smoke rings and asked:

"Do you think there will be some interesting stories between the Great Guardian and this Odir guard? By the way, when the Titans pinched you, they didn't install your reproductive system, right?"

"No, but Lord Eonar, the Life-Binder, one of the creators, specially set up an emotional module for us in order to allow us to understand various emotions."

Odin leaned on his lightning spear and sighed:

“I personally feel that the existence of this module is meaningless, and too much emotional drag will only affect the rhythm of my battle, but Lyden and my other brothers obviously don’t think so.

Especially young Thorim.

He was the last of our Titan Guardians to be created, and his body and mind protocols were modeled after mine, so he always called me 'Father'.

But he was too emotional.

He actually developed a relationship with his own family and a female Vrykul of Steel. This made me feel angry and worried, as did Raiden. "

The King of War said worriedly:

“Normally, I wouldn’t worry about Leyden’s sentimental nature.

He was an absolutely reassuring warrior on the battlefield, but now, he had just recovered from the collapse of his will, and the hole in his heart was in desperate need of something to fill.

The same goes for Our Lady of Purity

The worst thing is that as early as the War of Overlord, I discovered that my Leyden brothers had almost no resistance to the female construct of the Virgin Mary.

I'm really worried about them.

We are about to enter the demon world of Argus to fight to save the Creator. Superfluous and surging emotions are undoubtedly a burden in this situation where everyone knows that they will die.

It prompts warriors to make foolish choices and makes them cowardly in the face of death. "

"Ah, this is probably what a straight man thinks. A handsome and gentle pirate like me really can't understand it."

Black beat his head and said to Odin:

"But based on my meager experience of living a mortal life for more than twenty years, if you have to fight in despair, it is actually better to give yourself something to worry about than to die alone.

After all, when you know that after you return from victory, there will be someone at home who cares about you to share the victory with you, you will have more desire to survive during the battle, instead of focusing on death.

People who are killed will die, my lord.

You don’t really think that an emotionless killing machine is the best form of a warrior, do you? Do you want me to tell you another story about Brox Saurfang?

Do you think that old orc was able to cut Lord Aggramar just because he was a butcher? "

"This is different!"

Odin said so harshly:

"The origin of the orcs is Lord Aggramar's family, and the super explosive power generated by that special life form relying on rich emotions is just an example.

Structural guardians like us can only unleash our strongest combat effectiveness when we are absolutely calm!

Whatever you say.

But I still insist on my own ideas. For soldiers, extra emotions are just a burden. "

After saying that, the Lord of War no longer tried to argue with Black, who had three tongues. He turned around and walked towards the three laboratories inside Odile with his spear in hand.

There is serious chaos there, and it is all related to the release of G'huun's power. He must deal with these ugly things before Lyden can appease the Holy Mother.

"Fenna, you, Little Xingxing and Old Garni go to the 'Biological Sample Containment Room', the one on the left! Go all the way down. The troublesome creatures there are the weakest, and you three can handle them.

Remember my reminder, don’t be infected by dirty blood! "

Black stood on Odin's shoulder and shouted to the people behind her. The stupid warrior rushed out with the sword and shield as usual. She would not miss all the fun of fighting.

Little Xingxing slowly moved out of his Thor Throne, shared the "transfer experience" with Old Garni, and followed Fenner to the destination.

"Maiev and I will deal with the messengers sent by N'Zoth the Corruptor into this Titan City. As for the last, most bizarre living infection sample born from G'huun's countless corruption experiments, we will give it to Odin. My lord."

Blake jumped down along the shoulders and arms of the Lord of War like a surf slide, flipped in the air for several weeks and stood firmly with Maiev, then raised his head and said to Odin:

"Be careful, Lord of War, that specimen named 'Vectis' is very deadly!

It has almost the same pervasive parasitic power as G'huun himself, and it occupies Uldir's experimental database. It must be killed but the experimental database cannot be destroyed.

Otherwise, the millions of years of research results of the Holy Mother of Purity will be destroyed.

I think it’s better not to let us clumsy mortals do this job. The mighty Lord Odin should be able to complete it easily. After all, to deal with such a monster, you need a ruthless warrior. "

"I feel like you are mocking me. No, I am basically sure that you are mocking me."

The King of War glared at Black with his one eye. When he saw that the stinky pirate was about to leave, he said:

"Don't leave yet. There are a few things I want to tell you clearly about Argus's actions."

"That's still early, there's no need to think too much now."

Blake waved his hand, pointed to the north, and said:

"Before we go there, we must at least take back the Titan City of Ulduar and kill Yogg-Saron who has been causing mischief in secret, right?

Only with all the Titan Guardians together can we have a greater chance of surviving when we go to Argus and enter the Burning Throne, as well as the Forge of Will, which is very important to you constructs.

If we don't capture it, we won't be able to replenish our troops.

I remember I informed you about this last time, in the Hall of Valor, and I told you that I had been secretly paying attention to it.

The three dwarf tribes have jointly headed to Northrend. They are expected to find the Land of Creation soon and help the guardians clean up the trouble in the periphery.

Then you can just go in and receive it.

The most important point is that if you guardians are sure that it will be difficult for you to return to Azeroth alive, then before we leave, we must first solve the troubles left for the guardians to deal with in this world.

At least half of them should be solved.

Such as the ancient gods, such as the World Destroyer, such as the damn Elemental Lord. "

Having said this, the stinky pirate shrugged his shoulders, picked up his pipe again and said:

"I don't think Azeroth, with its 'disease', can defeat the incoming Burning Legion. Landing on the world of Argus is just the beginning, my dear Lord of War.

So what if we rescue the Titan Souls?

Unless the Burning Legion is defeated, this endless war will not end. Even if the Legion is defeated, it will only be the beginning of an endless truce period.

This is an endless loop with no solution.

Unless one can escape from this ever-rotating wheel of hatred, the stars cannot truly be quiet.

Well, I think that’s enough. I think that’s enough. "

Blake grinned, blew out a smoke ring, and said to the silent Lord of War:

"So, Lord Odin, the burden on your shoulders is still heavy, so don't just die like this! Unless you admit that you are a coward who wants to use death to evade your responsibilities and missions.

Of course, if you are really such a guardian, then I have nothing to say. "

After saying that, the pirate took Maiev's hand.

The two of them did not stop, and disappeared on the stairs of Odile's golden inner ring, leaving only the Lord of War alone.

Odin's expression was very complicated, and he felt quite ashamed that a mortal had seen through his mind.

The pirate's words were very explicit. He almost clearly stated Odin's true thoughts hidden deep in his heart.

But what about the Lord of War?

He is just a structure created by the Titans. In the face of such a powerful being as the Pantheon, there is almost no difference between him and mortals. When he thinks of facing the fallen Creator, Odin's warrior heart will twitch crazily. .

Regardless of whether he is determined or not.

It's just that it's really hard for mortals to understand how difficult it is for them, creatures of the gods, to raise a flag of rebellion against the gods. People who have never seen the power of Titans are always naive.

Only by truly understanding the purpose of the Pantheon's existence can we understand where the guardians' fear comes from.

It's like what Blake often says, everyone blames him, but only those who really know him fear him.

"well"

The Lord of War turned all his sorrow into a long sigh like a tired old man. He picked up the lightning spear in his hand and strode towards the infection sample laboratory.

He does have a shadow in his heart.

But this was not enough to stop Odin from moving forward.

——

Outside the city of Uldir, in the dark jungle that had been cleared by the Stormcast Heroes, a large group of Heroic Warriors stood around to guard against any possible infection.

Deep in this rift valley, Leiden was sitting on a stone, talking to the Virgin Mary, who was leaning against the mountain wall with her hands covering her face.

He was comforting her collapsed mind. Precisely because Leiden himself had experienced the bad feeling of emo, it was easier for him to detect the changes in the mentality of the tough giantess in front of him at this time.

“Although the Pantheon has been destroyed, the souls of the Creators are still there, and we, the structures created by them, are all aware of the wonders of the Titans’ life forms.

As long as we can save their souls and return these souls to the world where they were born among the stars, then the Pantheon will rise again after thousands of years. "

Lyden said softly:

"From this point of view, we have not yet reached a moment of despair. You see, the mortals in this world who are supposed to be protected by us have done miracles. They saved a world from Lord Aggramar's sword.

This great cause is motivating us, and we should also show our momentum as the guardians of the world. "

"Initiating the Coping Comfort Protocol: What you say does not bring me peace of mind."

The Virgin Mother of Purity took off her Titan battle helmet and threw it aside, revealing a face that could be called "delicate" in the structure. Her facial structure was very delicate, and there were energy rails like tear spots under her eyes. .

She sat on the ground like a discouraged lady, looked up at the boundless sky, and said in a dull tone:

"I have been living in the city of Odile since the birth of this world. I am different from you, Raiden. I do not have so many missions, and I have not been set to protect the world.

My task is very simple.

It is to use the wisdom given to me by the Creator to find a way to purify this world polluted by emptiness.

That is the meaning of my birth, and it is also the reason why I have persisted until now despite the endless troubles. I know that my work is meaningful!

I know that the deepest pollution in this world will eventually be purified by my own hands. I will heal the crying and weak star souls at our feet. I am the ‘doctor’ assigned to Azeroth by the Pantheon.

But now, my mission and my persistence have no meaning.

So what if we clean up the pollution in the world?

It will eventually destroy itself in endless disasters and crises, just think of us facing Lord Sargeras."

The Virgin Mother of Purity shook her body and whispered:

“You may not know this, Raiden, but I was made by Lord Sargeras himself, and my will to purify comes directly from Lord Sargeras.

So I know very well how fiercely determined the Dark Titan is to purify the entire stars.

He is a doctor with a kind heart but cruel methods. Unfortunately, we are the 'pathogens' in His eyes. There is no hope, Leyden, we have...

what are you doing? "

The Virgin Mary's words were interrupted by Leiden's movements. The Great Guardian grabbed the Virgin's hand and placed it on his heart. This intimate movement made the Virgin Mother hurriedly withdraw her hand as if she had touched charcoal.

But the hand that was caught didn't move at all.

Then, she heard Leiden's gentle voice:

“There was a hole in my heart that couldn’t be filled.

Not only because my heart was given to the little blue dragon who still didn't know why he was fighting, but also because when I learned the news of the destruction of the Pantheon, my soul had nothing to rely on.

But during the time I was awakened, I looked at the evolution of life in this world, and I witnessed the experiences of countless mortals in this world in the past.

From the rise and fall of mortal civilization, I understand one thing.

Lord Eonar did not give us the emotion module on a whim. He hopes that we can understand the more real miraculous power that exists above violence.

like.

Love for the world, love for ourselves, this strange emotion can make us explode with power far beyond the limit we set. I have seen that kind of emotion explode with my own eyes.

Perhaps, we can look deeper into each other's souls, Our Lady of Purity. "

Lyden said softly:

"I can copy to you how I feel now. I am indeed desperate, but I still have hope for the future. I think we can survive as long as we are united and as long as we support each other.

As long as we don’t stop, the road will continue indefinitely.”

"Initiate the protocol for dealing with contact requests: You are so sudden!"

Our Lady of Purity hesitated and said:

"Exchanging emotional experiences can only be done after a relationship agreement has been concluded, but I don't know much about you."

"Do you have anything else to be busy with now?"

Lydon shrugged.

The Great Guardian brushed his tangled hair made of stone and said:

"We still have a lot of time to get to know each other before we win or are destroyed by Lord Aggramar.

Come, Mother of Purity, if the mission given by the Titans cannot keep us going, then we should find reasons for ourselves to move on.

If we can lean on each other and support each other, then even if we are eventually destroyed, we will not leave this world that we protect and love alone. "

The Virgin of Purity was silent for a few seconds. She raised her head and looked at the sincere Leiden.

Her eyes sparkled and she said:

"Start the emotional deal protocol: We are making an appointment for the next conversation. The priority is very high. Let's solve Odile's problem first.

I want to destroy the 'ultimate infected body' created by my own hands, and I need your permission in the Origin Forge to initiate a small-scale 'Origin Purification' protocol.

We'll talk about the rest later. "

"Okay, of course."

The Great Guardian stretched out his hand to pull the Virgin up, and placed the massive Titan helmet on her head with his own hands. He winked at the Virgin and said:

"As for that date, I'll take it as your acquiescence."