"Chance, this is the only chance! We can't go toe-to-toe with the Viku, who defend Utgard Castle, an impassable city of natural danger. ”

"That can't be so risky!"

"Combat is not a pure board game, it always requires adventure. No matter how perfect a plan is, there is an element of adventure. We have to give it a try. ”

In the cold of winter, a fierce debate is going on inside the Dreadnought Fortress. Ares advocated going to the meeting alone in order to get to know the Viku people better, and even to divide them and disintegrate them. Whitemane and his party were adamantly opposed. The reason is simple, after several great battles, Ares has become the soul of the entire Lordaeron, and there is no need for the leader to take the risk himself.

"You can have a mage disguise yourself as you and test the Viku to see if they are negotiating in good faith."

Whitemane suggested.

"No, that's more risky. Spells have a time limit, and even the most powerful camouflage can only last for a few hours at most, and if the negotiation is not completed in just a few hours, the mage is in danger of being exposed. When the time comes, not only will our credibility be ruined, but the mages who will be in danger for me will also be in real danger. ”

Ares objected.

"Isn't it dangerous to let you go?"

Whitemayne asked rhetorically. Although Ares has a veto, even if everyone in the Order is against it, as long as he wants to do so, no one can stop him. But I still want to hear everyone's opinions. After all, I'm not a dictator......

After Whitemane finished speaking, Ares turned to look around, and suddenly found that there were hundreds of people on the field, and there was no one to support him......

Khadgar, Brohl, Sylvanas, Drum...... One by one, they all cast opposing glances. Sylvanas, in particular, even had a hint of resentment in her eyes.

"Okay, okay, I know you're worried about me. However, it is really a great opportunity. Rest assured, with their strength, they can't help me. The Light will be with me. ”

Ares said with a pretended lightheartedness.

However, it can be seen that most of the people present still do not agree with the commander going out in person.

"The Light is not omnipotent."

Whitemane retorted.

There was a dead silence again.

"Are you just watching such a great opportunity slip away from under our noses? If we fail to convince the Viku people, we will pay a heavy price at Utgard Castle. Even the Northern Expedition could have come to an end. ”

Ares continued. Utgard Castle, a precipitous fortress built between mountain cliffs, is a scumbag in the game, a small five-person being. But in reality, Ares found it to be huge and dangerous. Siege weapons are useless here, and it is very difficult to capture the fortress. Even if you can, you have to pay a heavy price. It takes a lot of bloodshed and sacrifice. When the time comes, there will be a shortage of paladins and priests.

Also, in case the Lich King was prepared, he led an army of undead to attack the Lordaeron coalition from behind when the coalition attacked Utgard Castle. In that case, the entire expeditionary force would be in danger of life and death. The battles here are no different from reality, and there are too many factors that must be taken into account.

That's why I had to put myself at risk again. It seems to be the most dangerous, but it is actually the safest. After all, the power of the Ashbringer and the protection of the power of the Sunwell are not in vain.

"Don't even you support me? My dear wife? ”

Seeing that the scene was silent, Ares couldn't help but turn his head to look at Sylvanas. He asked in a low voice.

"If you have to go, you must promise me one condition."

At this time, Sylvanas, who had been quiet in the audience, spoke.

"On what terms?"

Ares asked.

"Take me and let me keep you safe."

Windranger said.

"No, no, we've promised the Viku, the leaders to meet with each other individually."

Ares replied earnestly.

"Do you really believe them?"

Sylvanas asked rhetorically.

"No, of course I don't believe me...... At least not completely. ”

Ares replied.

"Then let me go."

Sylvanas is aggressive.

……

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

"If you have to go, you have to have cover."

Ares said. For a moment, Ares felt that he was simply spilling dog food on the spot, one was relieved, and the other was worried about the safety of the other. This is a meeting, not a place for the two to show affection.

Until Khadgar stepped up and broke the embarrassment.

"I'll cover the Windrangers."

Khadgar said, turning to Sylvanas and continuing—

"Madam, your skills are so good that even if ten Viku people go together, they won't be able to defeat you, let alone catch you. However, the purpose of the High Lord's trip is not to challenge and provoke, our purpose is to win over the Viku, and if we can't do it, we will divide them. Divide them. In order to achieve this, you must be invisible. And my spells can help you do that. ”

"But how long can you hold out?"

Ares asked rhetorically. He knew that Khadgar's mana was strong, but no matter how powerful a spell was, there was a limit.

"It can be as long as you want."

Khadgar turned and replied confidently.

"No way, even Quel'Thalas's Academy of Magic doesn't record such magic."

Ares retorted.

"Your Excellency, knowledge knows no less, and I will learn no less magic and knowledge in Shattrath than I did in Azeroth. Spells can't last that long, but magic weapons can. Cloaks of invisibility and flasks can do the trick. If you don't want to hurt your body, you can use the cloak, although there is some evil aura in the cloak, but after all, it can help the user dive into the darkness for a long time. ”

Khadgar's answer shocked the audience. Not even the wizards of Quel'Thalas had heard of such a tool in the world.

"It used to be the suit of the orc assassin Garona."

Khadgar whispered. His face was full of mystery, and Ares knew he wasn't lying, and if there was anyone in the world who knew Garona that way, it was Khadgar. The legendary archmage followed Lothar to Karazhan when he was seventeen years old. At that time, they also had a capable orc comrade-in-arms, Garona. It can be said that this female half-orc is almost the originator of stalkers. As for who made her suit, Ares didn't know.

"Are there any side effects?"

Sylvanas asked.

"Yes, the user must resist the evil curse in the suit when wearing this suit. The weak-willed cannot withstand its erosion. On the contrary, if the will is strong enough, it is possible to suppress this evil force, and even you will become its new master. ”

Khadgar smiled mysteriously. Ares believes in Khadgar's character, and he will not harm Windranger, let alone do anything detrimental to the Alliance. But as long as there was danger, Ares was reluctant to risk Sylvanas. It is rare to have such a wife in the midst of war.

It's just that, judging by Sylvanas' eyes, she has made her choice......