Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Today is the fourth day that Narthalas Academy has entered Dalaran, and it is also the first day of the magic debate carefully prepared by the instructors in the academy.

In the past few days, despite the constant occurrences of demon invasions, conflicts between dwarves and elves, and other emergencies, Nathalas still completed the six planned magic lectures.

Highborne arcanists used their rich and solid magic theories to win the respect of the arrogant Dalaran mages.

Dean Blue Moon and Prince Faroldis' outstanding eloquence and in-depth exploration of their respective magic fields have also won them a number of loyal fans.

Of course, Dalaran also refused to admit defeat.

It is said that the senior members of the six-person council and even some reclusive old mages have prepared their own problems and will "make things difficult" for these upper elves in the next five days of magic debate.

The Phoenix Mages of Quel'Thalas also sent their own representatives to participate in this "grand event" in the eastern continent's magic world.

As the kaldorei druids temporarily set up a stronghold in Dalaran, the always mysterious Druid Order was temporarily invited to join the magic debate.

After Skyroar Omulon asked the top management of Moonglade for instructions, the top management of Kaldorei also paid great attention to it and temporarily dispatched three "heritage" druids with profound knowledge and three moon god priests to Dalaran.

The Sisters of Elune mean to take this opportunity to show the glory of the Moon God in front of human civilization. It would be great if they can gain a few believers.

This behavior touched the sensitive nerves of the Holy Light Church, the largest religious organization in the area, and a certain guy who couldn't sit still and jumped up and down secretly "exaggerated the contradiction" with a letter sent to Stratholme.

Therefore, in the early morning of the day when the great debate began, high-ranking Holy Light Priest Isenlien arrived in Dalaran with a high-standard priest delegation.

Five forces gathered in this city, making this great debate even more lively.

But all this has nothing to do with the "pure" stinky pirate. The warlocks under his command are now enjoying their "holiday" in the Violet Prison, and no serious magician is willing to discuss magic theory with the dirty warlocks.

The previous cleanup of the rebellious assassins was very successful, coupled with the successive deaths of the two masters, the Ravenholdt factions that had been ready to take action immediately "calmed down".

The field of assassins has also become boring. From all aspects, Black is very idle now.

So he started to deal with another matter.

Black, wearing the Corruptor's robes, walked into a windowless room holding a sickle staff. On a simple bed, there was a thin figure sitting cross-legged on the bed with his back to him.

She was wearing close-fitting clothing, and her exposed back was covered with exaggerated and evil hunting patterns, giving this thin girl a sense of wildness.

"Did you sleep well last night? My patient."

the pirate asked.

Elisana Ravencrest, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, did not answer.

She could sense the vague demonic aura on Blake. Although it was very faint, the aura would make the demon hunter feel hairy all over his body.

This crazy warlock must have bound a terrifying demon within his body, which is far more dangerous than the evil lord Bertug she fought against two days ago.

"Did Elisande teach you to keep silent in this situation? Elisana."

Blake didn't care about the demon hunter's hostility and indifference.

He reached out and took off his Corruptor hood, moved his neck, and touched the red eyepatch on his eyes. He said:

"You can't even discover this thing, right? Do you think Elisande is more trustworthy, or do you think the friend of Illidan Stormrage, who you are loyal to, is more trustworthy?

Have you betrayed Illidan and fallen into the arms of the Archmage? If that's the case, I'd be happy to help my Stormrage brothers clear out the 'traitors'. "

"That eyepatch was really given to you by Lord Illidan?"

When she noticed the unique aura of the red eyepatch on the pirate's eyes, Elisana, who had been silent for the past few days, finally reacted. She looked back at Blake and asked.

"Otherwise? Could it be that I snatched it from Illidan?"

The pirate crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, and let out a weird laugh. He said:

"In your eyes, am I that powerful? Should I feel honored that you praise me so highly?"

This rhetorical question made Miss Ravencase laugh.

Indeed, no matter how powerful the guy in front of him is, he cannot be the opponent of Lord Illidan. And being able to receive the eyepatch as a gift from the Lord, which is regarded as a treasure, proves that Lord Illidan really believes that the evil person in front of him is trustworthy.

Now that Lord Illidan recognizes him, as a member of the Illidari, I can trust him.

After going through this classic "Demon Hunter Syllogism", Elisana's resistance and vigilance were significantly weakened, which made Blake once again lament the loyalty of these hunters to Illidan.

When dealing with them, no matter how difficult the guy is, once he sees the "Proof of Illidan" in Blake's eyes, he will instantly become very friendly to him.

"Do you know what those mages or druids will do to you once you fall into their hands?"

Blake said gently:

"The druid will definitely return you to the Warder's Cage.

My compatriots may be very interested in you. They will study your secrets. If necessary, they may even have some evil ideas.

The first person will talk to you, the second person will want to hear stories, the third person will try to discover your power, and the next person who comes will want to dissect you.

After all, there are a few people in this city who do have the potential to be crazy.

So, even if you owe me a favor if I take you here for protection, this shouldn't be a big problem, right? "

"What do you want me to do?"

The thin and "delicate" Elisana asked directly.

"Don't be so serious, I won't let you do something weird. I just want to use this favor to let you listen to what I'm going to say to you next.

And think carefully about the suggestions I make.

Finally, I need you to give me an answer. "

The pirate waved his hand and said in a kind tone:

"This conversation can only be known to you and me, and cannot be told to any third person, especially Elisande and the Nightborne under her command, because it is related to your father."

Elisana's expression suddenly changed.

Blake just pretended not to see it.

He moved his fingers and said:

"I have a small organization in Suramar City. It is not large in scale, but has a very dense network of connections. They occasionally send me back some interesting information.

For example, Elisande personally visited Black Crow Castle in Val'sharah a few months ago. It is your hometown, the place where you grew up, and your family property.

I have enough reasons to believe that the reason why Elisande wants to go to the castle that has been dusty for ten thousand years must have something to do with you.

This is her way of trying to win you over.

I think she must have told you with the hypocritical concern tone of a disgusting elder that you can choose to purify your painful father who cannot rest in peace.

Or keep him around.

There is no need to refute me, little girl, you may live hundreds of times longer than me, but I am a professional when it comes to seducing people's hearts.

See, I can also put myself in someone else’s shoes.

If I were Elisande, I would do the same.

Even why you came all the way to Dalaran, I can guess the reason, it's for the knowledge of necromancy hidden in this city, right? "

The pirate paused and "looked" at Elisana, and the sister with the black eye patch also "looked" at him.

The scene looked like two blind patients communicating about their condition.

The demon hunter didn't protest, and her silence confirmed Black's suspicion.

"You are very conflicted and entangled. You don't even need to use my 'self-created' psychic magic to check this emotion. I can feel that you are facing a difficult choice."

Blake coughed, his voice became softer, and said:

"This is not a choice that a demon hunter should make. Your companions cannot give you any advice, and you can cut off the emotions in your heart with your war blade.

You know the taboo thought in your mind is wrong, but you can't stop yourself from thinking it.

After all, that is your relative, your father.

This kind of thinking has gone beyond the categories of evil and good, right and wrong, conscience and responsibility.

You and I both know what will happen next, and you will be miserable, but you will eventually choose to keep your father by your side, just like a greedy child who wants to grab all the candy in his hands.

But this situation is devastating to a demon hunter who needs to be vigilant and iron-willed at all times. You know you have done something wrong, and the feeling of guilt will crush your will like a cancer growing in your heart.

Eventually, you will be consumed by your howling inner demons, and may even make you a lackey of the Burning Legion.

That is a fate you would rather die than accept.

I claim to be a prophet a lot, kid.

What I am telling you is not a lie, but what will really happen in the future, and that is your future destiny! It’s what I saw, and it’s also the fate you can’t escape! "

"do not talk!"

Elisana hammered the bed next to her, interrupting Blake's story.

Her body was shaking.

Her inner demons had begun to roar in her heart.

"Look, Elisande is about to destroy you. You are such an unqualified seducer."

The pirate shook his head. He approached Elisana and whispered:

"The arrogant Grand Magister has seized on your weakness, but she doesn't know how to use it properly. If Elisande were here, I would be happy to show her what real 'technique' is.

listen!

Elisana Ravencrest, I'm going to start seducing your mind. "

Blake coughed.

He stood in front of the painful demon hunter and whispered:

"The painful decision you are going through right now is meaningless to me.

Because the starting point of your thinking is wrong.

You can't find a reason to convince yourself to leave your father and all the suffering souls in Black Crow Keep in the material world.

You can't even convince them to offer to help you.

I'm a warlock.

I am very knowledgeable about souls. If the souls who are forced to stay in the material world in pain and despair cannot convince themselves, they will be swallowed up by their own sorrow.

Becoming a miserable wraith is only the beginning of suffering after death.

They cannot stay in the world of the living, nor can they go to the world of the dead. Neither side accepts them, and they will become aliens rejected by everyone.

Even if you take back the Shadowmoon Orcs' necromantic skills, you won't be able to heal their pain and resentment. Necromantic skills are not a panacea, and the ancient secret techniques also need to be learned and summarized in order to improve step by step.

At this stage, perhaps only Ner'zhul can pacify the wraiths in Black Crow Castle alone, but that old orc I don't know will help you.

There is nothing you can do to help your loved ones except violently destroy their souls.

However, do they need your help?

No!

They don't need it! "

Blake's voice became sonorous. He put his hand on Elisana's shoulder and said:

"What you and they need is not psychic magic!

What you need is a goal, a responsibility, and a mission.

Just like your experience of being led by Illidan into the way of demon hunting, you need to find a goal for those painful and confused souls, so that those respectable souls who died in the ancient war can find a way to convince themselves that they can The mission and responsibility of remaining in the material world openly.

You witnessed the demon lord's invasion of Silverpine Forest.

You know there's a group of demon worshipers trying to bring their evil master back into the world, and you know a second massive demonic invasion is about to begin soon.

Is the War of the Ancients over?

No.

The war of 10,000 years ago seemed to me to be nothing more than a brief truce.

Now that the armistice period has passed, the cycle of war continues!

Let's go back. "

The pirate lowered his head and said in the demon hunter's ear:

"Go back and tell your father, who is in pain and cannot rest in peace, and tell Lord Curtalos Ravencrest that his war is not over yet!

The demons have returned, and the ancient warriors who have 'rested' for ten thousand years will also return together.

He needs to return from death with his loyal and fearless Black Crow Guards and Moon Mages as the commander of the anti-demon coalition just like he did ten thousand years ago!

Azeroth needs them to fight for the life and death of this world just like they did ten thousand years ago!

Haha, the scheming Elisande won't understand this kind of warrior emotion, so she doesn't know how to guide you.

But trust me, your father will not refuse this call to honor and war.

Because veterans never die."

Blake patted Elisana Ravencrest on the shoulder. The demon hunter's body was shaking even more violently at this time, but it was not because his inner demon was roaring.

"Why do you still have to make painful choices? Why do you still feel that you are doing something wrong? You are not resurrecting your father and your family for your own selfish desires.

For the sake of the survival of this world, you bring a group of ancient soldiers back to the battlefield where they are needed. "

The pirate whispered:

“Such an act is nothing short of great.

Not to mention Illidan, even Elune will support you!

Don't use cheap psychic skills to humiliate those veterans. Their past experiences deserve that they can still enjoy being powerful after death.

I am just planning my second magic research project these days. I plan to look for the inheritance of a mysterious profession called the 'Death Knight', and the dean of Nathalas College is also very interested in this."

"Taught me!"

Elisana suddenly raised her head, and extreme longing appeared on her thin face. She grabbed Blake's hand and said in an extremely longing tone:

"Please, teach me! In the name of Ravencrest, in the name of this world, in the name of endless war, please teach me!"

"Well, of course I will teach you, my poor little cutie."

Blake reached out and stroked Irinasa's hair like a kitten, and he said:

"But as we all know, the tuition fees at Nathalas College are very expensive. Our dean still has some minor conflicts with Elisande."

"I'll kill her for you!"

Elisana said in a cold voice without hesitation:

"The hypocritical careerist who sought to exploit the Illidari should be dead long ago."

"No, no, not now, far from now."

The pirate laughed and said implicitly:

"Wipe your war blade, suppress your anger, be patient, there will always be a chance."