Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Everyone stand up, raise your head, and let Butler Runas take a good look. Come on, smile and show your best side. If you are chosen by Mr. Butler, you will have good luck. "

After several days of sailing, they were about to return to the Alpaca in Tol Barad. Some handsome young pirates were brought onto the deck, and were forced to raise their heads under the ridicule and scolding of Silver Moon Harry, as well as being whipped with leather whips. .

They were packed away in humiliation like cargo.

Then the Nightborne pirates under Anares came forward, each with a arrogant look, pointing at these human pirates and whispering to each other in Elvish.

Although these guys have a hard time fighting, they learn quickly to bully the weak and fear the strong.

When they see pirates who dare to raise their heads to provoke, they will wave their whips fiercely and beat them. If anyone else wants to cause trouble, they don't mind showing off their authority on these losers.

Mr. Runas, the steward of Captain Yuejun, put his hands with white gloves on his back and looked like a gentleman. Surrounded by several Nightborne servants, he was picking and choosing on the ship.

He wants to select several smart new servants for the distinguished Lady Yuejun to prepare for her subsequent travels throughout the Eastern Continent.

Speaking of Runas, this once down-and-out elf exile is now awesome.

With his eloquent mouth, he has won the favor of Ms. Yuejun, and has become the number one henchman under the captain of the Night Child. He tries his best to do everything the lady asks.

After being "trained" by Moros before, all the bad habits he had picked up while wandering in Azsuna had been forcibly eliminated.

Nowadays, a set of dignified manners expected of an upper-class butler has been imposed on him.

Of course, this stewardship training doesn’t happen overnight.

Now Runas has to report to Butler Moros every three days to receive follow-up instruction. Although Moros always maintained his dignity in front of Black, he was very strict in teaching his elf "apprentice" in private.

Runas would complain every time.

But once people who have been down and out seize the opportunity, they can burst out with 300% tenacity. They will seize the opportunity to climb up regardless of the cost.

Therefore, despite the strict training, Runas is never late. This serious attitude has also been initially recognized by Moros.

As for whether being a pirate would bring disgrace to the situation, Mr. Runas would not consider it at all.

When he was an exile in the wilderness of Azsuna, he was even more miserable. He often had too many meals to eat, but now his life is great.

Not only can you drink magic wine at will.

Every three days, you can also get a piece of magic crystal collected by the Blue Dragon Legion to relieve your magic addiction. Occasionally, you can use the lady's majesty to show off your power. Life on the ship is not as broken as Suramar's rules.

After overcoming seasickness, this period of time was simply heaven for Runas.

However, there are also things that make Butler Runas upset. For example, his position as first officer was taken away yesterday, and he lost the temporary command of the Nightborne pirates, which makes people feel regretful.

But he didn't dare complain.

Because the new first officer under Ms. Yuejun is someone he can't afford to offend.

"Come, my dear first mate Thalyssra, stop being so grim and smile."

On the ship of the Sons of Night pirates, the Sons of Night pirates under Anares also made preparations before sailing. The captain and lady, who was born in a noble family, set up a table on the upper floor of the stern of the ship and made some Parasol.

Although in the cold climate of the North, this thing is of no use at all.

But Suramar is an old noble. No matter what the situation, he must have good manners and demeanor. Besides, after returning to the eastern continent, the sunshine here has made the gorgeous parasols useful again.

Facing the persuasion of Anarres, who was holding hot tea in her hand, no smile appeared on the face of Chief Arcanist Thalyssra, who was sitting opposite her under the hood.

She had a straight face and an expressionless expression, obviously in a bad mood.

"Gee, I've always known your bad temper."

Captain Yuejun put down the tea cup and touched the slightly ugly scar on the tiger's mouth of her left hand. It was the "mark" left by her sister. Although it was a little twisted, it symbolized the bond between the two sisters.

Witnessed by the same bloodline, they will never betray each other.

she says:

"It's a pity that I promised my sister that I will take good care of you no matter what. For this reason, I specially applied to the Commander to transfer you from the Nagfar to my ship as the first mate.

That ghost ship is not suitable for living people to stay for long, it will eat away at your vitality.

However, you should also show my kindness, my dear Thalyssra, this is no longer in Suramar, and your name as an arcanist cannot scare anyone.

You see, your friend Oculus is much more flexible than you.

Didn't he already accept the invitation from Nathalas College to serve as the teleportation instructor? He has accepted his new life, why can't you accept it calmly? "

"Why should I accept it?"

A hoarse voice came from under Thalyssra's hood.

The previous time was caused by Blake's merciless backstab, which injured the Arcanist's neck, making her originally noble and sweet voice become much duller.

She stroked the scar on her neck and whispered:

"Because you almost killed me? Three times?

Or is it because you brought me here from my home, you ruined my career and my life, and you turned me from a proud arcanist into a dirty pirate.

Do I think I should thank you?

Anares, you vicious vixen! "

"Hey, look, there are still people who are nostalgic for the Lord."

Faced with this undisguised malice, Anares became rude and said with a sneer:

"How about I send you back to Suramar now? Do you dare to go back? Your wanted posters have been posted all over the city, and Elisande no longer trusts you.

She has a new magical advisor.

The manor you regard as a treasure has also been given to her 'niece' Elisana Ravencase. You have no home, and this is your only place to stay.

Or I can give you to that group of warlocks, they are very interested in you. Not just your body~

Have you seen Melandus lately?

He has also accepted his 'new life' and is enjoying it. I saw him once before in the lower cabin of the Naqfar when I went to pick you up.

Do you also want to be filled with evil energy and become a monster like him?

Okay, Thalyssra.

You are a smart person.

You know what's really going on beneath the bustle of Suramar, otherwise you wouldn't hang out with lower-class sympathizers like Oculus.

You want to help our people escape the torment of demonic addiction.

You have big ambitions.

Then I will use another method to convince you. "

As he spoke, Anaris clapped his hands.

Several obedient Nightborne maids immediately helped a weak upper elf druid out of the cabin and placed him on the third chair on the small table.

This Druid, who had been receiving "treatment" recently, would be hit by the warm sun, and the warmth immediately made him moan in comfort.

But the sick look on his face proves that this gentleman has not been having a happy life recently.

"Let me introduce to you. Your Excellency's name is Farodin. He was once a Valley Walker and a Druid, guarding a big secret that can cure magic addiction."

Anarris Yuejun raised his tea cup.

Seeing Thalyssra's head suddenly raised in front of him, the captain smiled silently.

she says:

"I was ordered to return to Tol Barad on this trip. I have a secret mission, which is to escort Lord Farodin to find a suitable location on the island and prepare to start a rescue plan for the addicts.

Of course, you don't have to believe me, you can think I'm lying.

But Thalyssra, the great thing you want to do is right in front of you, in this pirate fleet that you disdain.

Do you want to save your tribe?

no problem! "

Yuejun snorted, raised his delicate chin, and said arrogantly:

"Serve the fleet first. After you prove your strength and position, I think the generous Commander will give you the qualifications to join this big plan.

Well, my first mate, now go and supervise and train my incompetent and lazy men so that they will not embarrass us the Nightborne again when the next battle comes, okay? "

Thalyssra's hand tightened on the staff in her hand.

A few seconds later, she took a deep breath, stood up, silently leaned over to Anaris, picked up the sailor hat specially prepared for her on the table, and put it on her head.

Great, she's on board.

Although he is definitely reluctant, it doesn't matter. Anares has plenty of time to slowly do "ideological work" for the proud Arcanist.

After Thalyssra left, the Moon County girl turned her attention to the sick upper elf druid next to her.

She saw Farodin basking in the sun with a gentle face, glanced at the jade-white skin on the Druid's arms with some envy, and asked again:

"I heard that the encounter between Lord Farodin and our Black leader was not friendly, and you don't seem to think that we have the ability to properly use the Seed of Arcandor.

So what made you abandon this idea and support us? "

"I still don't think you can use it well."

Facing the question from the girl from Yue County, Farodin replied stiffly:

"I also do not support you in planting Arcandor, which is the last magic tree species in the world. Once you fail, the last hope of curing magic addiction will disappear.

but.

The trustworthy Dean Lanyue gave me a guarantee and commitment, which helped me regain my confidence.

However, I still will not allow you to plant the tree until I see with my own eyes the eternal thing she promised. Only I know how to cultivate Arcandor.

Without my nurturing, you will only reap disappointment if you plant seeds.

So, you don't need to get close to me, female pirate.

I'm just, you can think of me as an 'observer' on board the ship and I have to make sure you are qualified to use it. "

"Tsk, tsk."

This answer made Anaris click his tongue.

The female pirate chuckled, brushed her hair, and said:

“It is said that we Children of the Night have a close relationship with the Highborne Elves, but to be honest, we have not been able to fully inherit your untimely arrogance.

Mr. Farodin, you really don’t understand your current situation at all.

But you have a good idea of ​​hugging your thigh. With Dean Lan Yue protecting you, no matter how you try to commit suicide, no one in the entire pirate fleet dares to touch you. "

Facing this kind of ridicule, Druid didn't care.

He had sworn not to let the tragedy of Faldore happen again. This was a lifelong oath that could not be broken.

But the pitiable pirate of the night before her had no idea that he was actually protecting them, a group of ignorant demon addicts, by being so mean.

Lest they jump from one hell to another.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Just when Anares had had enough sun and was about to go back to his captain's cabin to take a nap and recuperate his energy, the Alpaca sailing ahead suddenly sounded the warning Vrykul horn.

The low and desolate sound of the horn made the entire fleet move quickly.

The North Sea fanatics commanded by Anne Bonn reacted fastest.

Amidst the scoldings of the female pirates, the cannon jackets of the ship's side guns were quickly removed, and the Nagfar also surfaced from the deep sea in a shocking way.

The reaction of the Nightborne pirates was very embarrassing.

They were in a panic, scurrying around like headless flies. Only after being scolded and whipped by the old pirates stationed here did they hurriedly prepare to face the enemy.

A few minutes later, the Nightborne mage stationed on the Alpaca used teleportation to return to Anarres' ship. Facing Anarres Yuejun, who had already picked up a musket and bayonet and put on his captain's hat, the mage Whispered:

"There's no need to panic, Captain.

It was not that they encountered enemies on the sea, but that Tol Barad's main island was suspected of being landed by outsiders. However, the two ships of the invaders had been overturned by the sea giants.

The warning just now is to alert us to possible dangers in the surrounding waters. "

"Is that so?"

Miss Yuejun let out a sigh of relief.

Although she has been a pirate for a long time, she is still a little unable to adapt to close combat. Recently, the girl from Yue County has been hesitating whether to sign up for a course at Nathalas Academy.

After all, he is a child of the night, so it shouldn't be difficult to learn some magic for self-protection.

As for the warlock

Well, let's forget it. She heard from the gossip that Black will be the instructor of the Warlock School. It's not that she doesn't trust the captain's spellcasting skills.

I just simply don't trust his teaching level.

Besides, how could a girl as beautiful and elegant as herself summon a rude demon to fight?

Becoming an arcanist is the tradition of the children of the night.

As a member of a ten thousand-year-old noble family, it is necessary to maintain the tradition.

It took the fleet most of the day to return to the port of Tol Barad in a vigilant slow sail.

As a result, as soon as Anares landed, he saw the orc Maim in captain's attire, holding a big knife and interrogating those who landed on Tol Barad Island without permission.

Three huge sea giants were sitting cross-legged on the beach, throwing into their mouths the guys who were trying to escape as snacks.

This scene scared the North Sea pirates on the Alpaca to death.

These undead pirates actually have sea giants working for them? Why would such a powerful group of guys still target their rogue port?

The girl from Yue County was looking at this strange island when she heard the orc captain yelling:

"You Gilneans, how many times has this happened! Before we could cause any trouble to you, you came here to provoke us! You also blatantly wanted to plant a flag here and seize our island.

Do you really think this is no man's land?

Or are you simply impatient with life?

Gorke, give your friends extra food today!

Eat them all! "

"Yeah! The little pirate is generous! They are good friends!"