"Oh? Why do you support me? You're also from a noble background, so it's not good for you to do that, right? Locke asked Eregor rhetorically, wanting to see what he thought. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Captain Harvey, my ancestors had a count, and I can't inherit the title anymore. It is not wrong to say that I am from an aristocratic background, but," said Erigor, waving his hand and gesturing to the vast expanse of land on either side of the road, "I don't think I would approve of your suggestion before the catastrophe strikes, because it would weaken our authority and squeeze my interests." ”

"And now? Looking around? It's full of pestilence-tainted trees, wandering brainless undead. What is the use of this land that is nominally ours? They cannot produce and cultivate, and they can only play their due role if they are completely taken back from the hands of natural disasters. ”

"So, I'd rather give up some of my profits to let this land recover as soon as possible."

Then, Erigor mysteriously put his head to Locke's ear and whispered, "In the end, the main reason I can agree with is that our great nobles of Lordaeron have been wiped out in this natural disaster. What they left behind, enough for us to share. In terms of the time I've been with Silver Hand, if I've survived this disaster, I think I'll end up with a higher status than the rookies who have joined us, and I'll get a lot more benefits than them. ”

"Just like you, didn't you inherit the territory of a great nobleman?"

Looking at Erigor's smug expression, Locke couldn't help but laugh. Who said paladins are a bunch of old-fashioned, stubborn, and only known about giving?

Locke has always believed in the saying that no matter how noble a person is, he has selfishness and distractions. The only difference is that some people are able to stick to the ideas in their hearts, while some people are forced to deviate from their own hearts due to the pressures of life.

Just as Locke was about to say something, a herald hurried from the front of the line.

"Deputy Commander Harvey, the Grand Commander asked me to inform you that all the legions are camped in place, and the officers above the corps level will go to the temporary headquarters in front to discuss the military situation."

"Do you know why?"

The herald shook his head, "I'm sorry, the Grand Commander didn't say it, I'll know when you officers get there." ”

"Okay."

After the soldier saluted, he turned his horse's head and continued to the rear of the group.

"Captain Harvey, I'll bet you five gold coins," Erigor said confidently as he took out five shiny gold coins from his package, "this meeting must be a plan to attack Stratholme." ”

"Isn't this nonsense? Aren't we here to attack the city? Locke glanced at the gold coin in his hand and said with a smile, "If you have a lot of money, you can contribute." In this way, our army can also reduce the pressure a little. ”

Hearing Locke's words, Erigor smirked and put the gold coin into his package.

But this guy was a little idle, and immediately told him what he knew.

"I'm too familiar with this place, Captain Harvey." Pointing to the front of the road, Erigor continued, "We're actually within the range of Stratholme's radiation, and it's less than an hour away from Stratholme in a straight line. On the main road to the city, there are two affiliated towns of Stratholme, Khalid and Gilley, which will be our best campsites outside of Stratholme. ”

"The Grand Commander may already be waiting for us in Harlid right now," said Erigor, rubbing his nose, "in fact, if we want, we can have a meal at the tavern in Stratholme tonight, well, the undead cooked for us." ”

"So, in my opinion, the Grand Commander summoned us people to discuss the matter of attacking Stratholme."

"What about it?" Locke said undeniably, pointing to a black silhouette looming in the sky far away. "This city of fear, the fortress of the undead of the natural calamity, is still resting on it, maybe it has something to do with this."

"That thing has been in the sky of Stratholme for a long time." Erigor glanced at the black silhouette and withdrew his gaze, "Ever since it flew from afar, it has been there, and no one knows what's on it." And those poisonous fogs are its best helpers, and it is difficult for us to see through that layer of fog. ”

"Okay," Locke had to hold back the anxiety in his heart. He only hoped that the lich in the Scourge Fortress, Kel'thugad, would not come out too soon, and wait until he took care of the Grand Commander's affairs.

Speaking of Grand Commander Dassault Khan, Locke's brows furrowed deeply.

There is no escaping the problem now, and Stratholme is close at hand. As soon as they set foot in the city, the Grand Commander could be bent down by the Dreadlord hidden within, Banazal.

What happened after that, even Locke couldn't have predicted.

But how can this be prevented? Stop the Grand Commander from entering that city? Is this possible? The Grand Commander also wants to use the reconquest of Stratholm to carry out a series of subsequent plans with the huge prestige they have accumulated.

The throne of kings, the re-establishment of the Silver Hand, and more. Under these premises, how could the Grand Commander choose not to enter Stratholme because of some threats? Do you want to tell him that your life will be in danger if you go in? There's a demon waiting for you inside? Obviously, this can't be said, and if they do, they will suspect that they are abnormal.

"Alas," Locke sighed, and he could only take one step at a time, and then he and Erigor would follow the Grand Commander.

It might be better to avoid being isolated.

After the officers had set up camp, Locke took Bridget and Eregor to the commander's temporary headquarters.

As Erigor said, the town of Harid has been occupied, and its undead have long since been cleared of it by the army that arrived in advance.

Due to the location in the diseased wood forest, the houses in the town have undergone some diseased changes. Green mushrooms grow on the wood of many houses.

And those in serious condition, dilapidated and rotten houses were pushed one by one. Tents were set up on the rubble and became temporary quarters for the soldiers.

In the town's former square, a huge marching tent was set up there. Outside the tent, many officers came and went, and two huge flagpoles were tied to each side.

The flag on the flagpole on the left is the flag of Lordaeron, with a blue 'L' letter flag on a white background. The top of the other flagpole is split from the left and right, and the blue 'ten' flag of the Crusaders on a white background and the sun flag with a silver dawn black background and a white icon are hung respectively.

The temporary command arrived.