Chapter 21: The Butterfly Storm
This is the endless sea near the eastern continent, and on the swaying sea, a ship with a hull larger than the usual sea ship is sailing at a constant speed on the calm sea. Those who are not familiar with the route from Anaheim to Port Auberdine will be attracted by its exotic appearance, but how can anyone who has been running the sea for a long time be surprised by the Night Elf ship that is now becoming known?
These things are not new, especially after Anaheim City became the largest port of entry and exit in the Northlands, and as shiploads of cargo and blue-purple skin elves landed, more and more civilians began to believe that their lords had actually crossed the ocean earlier to fight a major war to defend the world.
But the elven ship was bigger than the sailors had seen before, and the people on board were more ...... Aggressive, no longer an ordinary night elf with some arrogance in his kindness like before, just like those white-skinned elves.
It's just that now, if there is a retired veteran who does the sailor's business, he will definitely be surprised by the "man" standing on the foredeck of this ship. Because that "man" has a pair of large, crooked horns, and behind him are seemingly broken bat wings, and then the veteran will be 100% sure that this "man" is a demon!
"Illidan, you're here......" Despite the interference of the waves and the undulating hull, Mavi's steps were light, steady and silent, and now she was not wearing a helmet, and her long flowing silver-white hair danced with the sea breeze, which forced her to spend more time pulling her sideburns behind her ears.
Illidan's tall and tall body was already taller and stronger than when he was a Night Elf, and if you ignore his horns and bat wings, such a toned and strong body is enough to make many women feel safe. And his silence and the depth of looking into the distance make this taciturn strong man even more profound, which is undoubtedly full of lethality to women.
After standing next to Illidan, Mavi didn't care about the other party's height anymore, this has become like this since he became a demon, so that the two people who were originally about the same height have become at least a head taller than Mavi now.
"Are you really going to choose that path?"
"Is there any other way?"
Illidan's voice is firm, just like his character, once he has decided on a goal, he will move forward steadfastly. And now, as if playing a dumb riddle, the two are tacitly asking questions.
"Even if you want to work with the Naga who betrayed us?"
"They're a great source to take advantage of, and I'm relieved that the deal is fair for me. ”
"I don't know what you've used to make them willing to help you, but don't forget who is standing behind them, as far as my personal senses are concerned, Azhara is not a good trade. ”
"So aren't there still you and your watchman?
"Hmph, it's useless to provoke me, I chose to help you go crazy in another world entirely so that our Night Elves can better survive and be able to spy on you directly, don't get me wrong. ”
Illidan smiled, he was already fully aware of Mavi's character, and he also affirmed the madwoman's persistence, and she was willing to do something big with her watchmen and the troops that belonged to her
The engagement on the head is much better.
"What are you laughing at?" Mavi glared back at Illidan's see-through smile.
"It's nothing......," said Illidan, with a rare show of tenderness on his knife-like face, as he turned and walked toward the cabin, "I'll go back to sleep, and call me again when I get to the city of Ana." ”
"Hmph, if you are so lazy, sooner or later your skills will be dull!"
"Don't worry, I have a way to stay skilled. Illidan waved his hand and walked away, "Mavi, thank you......"
Although Illidan had already entered the door of the cabin, the Night Elves, especially the Watchers, were all people with sensitive ears, and this kind of thing was actually something that Illidan was embarrassed to say to his face, but it did make Mavi, who could hear it clearly against the sea breeze, show a rare smile, "This bastard ......"
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The yellow sands of Silitsus are still overwhelming, and in the most severe sandstorms, even the most environmentally defiant of the desert are avoided by the Kela insects, who are unable to walk on the surface, and at this time they usually burrow into the ground and wait for the sandstorm to end.
Similarly, a sandstorm will wipe out all traces of life on the surface of this endless sand sea.
However, there are always some highly skilled hunters who can rely on their natural intuition and compare the changes in the terrain before and after the sandstorm, so as to deduce the distance and direction of the target.
For example, now, the Shadow Guard of Emeryll has been being followed by two people who have been chasing her for 10 days, but they have not shown their faces, nor have they shown any hostility, and no matter how Emeryll escapes, after a while, those two trackers will follow again.
Of course, with the strength of the Emeryl Shadow Guard, she had already discovered who was following her, which did surprise her at first, but she was on a mission, even if the other party was noble, she would not take the initiative to approach, because she was a member of an ancient secret organization. The organization is made up of hunters, archers, rangers, animal trainers, trappers, and all of their recognized elites.
This organization is called the Hidden Pathway, and its purpose is only to secretly protect the safety of this world.
Of course, the original founder, Namulia Ringo, was a teacher and friend of Imeriel, who had crossed the oceans to help the High Elves resist the invasion of Amani's trolls, and fought alongside the Ranger General at the time, Taranas Windranger, the first known Ranger General in the Windranger family and the first wielder of the Windranger family heirloom bow Sassdora.
It's a pity that the founder of the Hidden Passage later died in that cruel battle of quicksand.
After this, the Hidden Pathways slowly became a more neutral and stealthy force, even if they were mostly Night Elves at first, but when their actions were blessed by the Eagle Spirit Ornhara, the Minotaurs of the High Ridge recognized their noble purpose of fighting for the world and offered enthusiastic help. Then, under the leadership of the descendants of the Supreme Ridge tribe, Huen Gaoling, the Hidden Passage reached its peak.
Now that the Shadow Guard of Emmirel is the acting leader of the Hidden Pathway, she is now tasked with investigating and monitoring the status of the Hive of Silysus, and finding anyone who has enough power to woo her.
Imerel stopped on a sand dune and said disgruntled to the empty environment, "Your Excellency Tyrande, you have been following me for 10 days, what is the matter?
Dressed in leather armor, Tyrande and Shantis appeared as if out of thin air, appearing not far from Emeryr in a seemingly space-warping situation.
"I'm glad to meet the legendary Hidden Path, Imerel. Tyrande's tone didn't seem as happy as her words.
"So what kind of wind is it that blows the noble you from the busy government affairs of the Moon Temple into this sea of sand that is full of dangers?"
As if he hadn't heard the sarcasm, Tyrande: "I'll just say it bluntly, Santis and I are going to join the Hidden Pathway. ”
Obviously, such words did not have any effect on Imeril, and she coldly refused, "I can't recruit the noble Priestess of the Moon here, and I don't have enough troops for General Hazuki to take command. ”
"Put away your stinky temper Imoryel, I'm no longer a general, and my mother is no longer a priestess of the moon!"
Santis's words really shocked Imeriel, she and the other members of the Hidden Path did participate in the battle against the demon invasion, and played a vital role in the front line of Azhara, but they did not send people on the main battlefield, because they got the news that the two dragon legions went to help, so they were relieved to eliminate those demons in Azhara that could not be killed by any matter how they killed.
Because of this, after the battle in Mount Hyjal, the situation in Azhara began to stabilize, and the Hidden Pathways began to return to their covert operations, not caring at all about how the Night Elves' politics had changed.
It wasn't until now, when Santis spoke up about the fact that even the loss of the World Tree's immortal blessing didn't move her, that she realized that she had been so focused on her mission that she had been out of mainstream society for too long.
At this point, Imerel carefully observed Tyrande's state, and then blurted out, "You're really crazy, Tyrande." She really let go of her status as a priestess of the moon and was promoted to the god of war on a moonlit night!"
"Hehe......" Tyrande smiled a little sadly, "compared to the loss of Malfurion, what is this?"
“...... You mean, Lord Malfurion is also ...... on Mount Hyjal?"
"No, he died in the Emerald Dream. ”
"Didn't the green dragon save him, and the power of the moon god could save his soul, right?"
"Huh...... Being a Priestess of the Moon for so long has taught me one thing, the power of the Moon God can't save anyone, it can only kill more enemies!"
“...... Well, then I need all the information about the Emerald Dream Mutations! all the information I lack in mainstream society!" At this moment, Emeryll felt that there was still a lot more to be done in the Secret Path.
"Yes, but I have to join the Secret Path, I don't threaten your leadership, as long as you can eradicate all threats to Azeroth, threats to the Night Elves, I will serve you as my lord. ”
Imerel was silent for a moment, and then said solemnly: "Okay, then under the witness of this yellow sand, Tyrande, Santis Hazuki, you swear to me"
We are not fighting for honor, fame, or wealth.
We exist to protect those in need, regardless of pay and praise.
We are watchmen in the wilderness.
We are eagles in the wind.
Our path is destined to be lonely.
Because we are the secret path.