CHAPTER XVII
"Ah, Ares, we meet again. It's been half a year since we last met? Oh no, it's been almost a year. I'm surprised you've become the heir to the Ember Bringer. He also became the leader of the Scarlet Monastery. The raid on Naxxramas and the liberation of Gilneth are truly astonishing, a legend. ”
As soon as he entered the door, the great warrior Dasohan greeted him warmly. Although everyone knows it, this is certainly not his intention. If there is a person in this world that Da Sohan hates the most, it is undoubtedly the man named Ares in front of him. Everyone knows that after Ares got the Ashbringer, he split the Scarlet Monastery from the Scarlet Crusaders once and for all. Unless Da Sohan is open-minded enough to think that all organizations fighting against the undead are righteous and their allies, but this is clearly not the case. The containment of the Brotherhood of Light is the best proof of this. Moreover, Da Sohan called the Abbey, and he also called it the Scarlet Abbey, and the discerning person understood at once that he did not recognize the Ash Inquisition led by Ares at all.
"Hehe, that's just my luck."
Ares replied with a smile. At the same time, the two hugged warmly...... After all, cooperation is what it is...... This is etiquette and sincerity.
It's just that the moment he hugged Dasohan, Ares really felt that his heart was full of mixed feelings, and he actually hugged a demon in his lifetime...... Although, in the eyes of the outside world, this is just an ordinary hug.
"Without further ado, Ares, Tirio, now, Stratholm is at hand. It took me a few months to gain a foothold here, and today we are gathered here for the same purpose, to conquer this city together. My plan is to unite all forces and advance along the King's Road to purify the whole city. Kill all the undead who are here. ”
Dasohan said, staring at Ares and Tirio.
And the relationship between him and Tirio is even more delicate. Once upon a time, Da Sohan and Tirio were comrades-in-arms, both of the first five paladins of the Knights of the Silver Hand. However, under the influence of Da Sohan, the Scarlet Crusaders became insane and bloodthirsty, which is also a fact that Tirio sees. Moreover, Tirio's son Tyran was nearly buried at the hands of the Scarlet Crusaders. In addition, when Tirio was young, Da Sohan's exile and accusations against him played a role in fueling the trouble.
However, in the face of a common enemy, Tirio held back. People who have become big figures in history are still broad-minded than ordinary people.
"Your Excellency Dasohan, Great Warrior, with all due respect, I do not approve of your plan. Stratholme is a huge city of the undead, and there are as many undead as there were in the city before the massacre of Alsace. Even though we were acting together this time and had an unprecedented military force, even if all the forces of the Scarlet Crusaders, the Ashen Inquisitors, and the Silver Dawn combined, were probably not a tenth of the undead of Stratholme. There are 200,000 civilians, and there are 200,000 zombies after they die, and we all know that in that massacre, almost no one made it out alive. With such a large number of undead, we may win head-on, but even if we win, it will be a miserable victory. ”
As soon as Dasohan finished speaking, Ares immediately opposed his plan. The Lordaeron coalition is essentially a coalition army, and each side has its own ideas and plans. What Dasohan's plan was, Ares is still unknown. But Ares's plan is to split up.
"Ares, do you have a new suggestion?"
Dasohan said, turning his head to look at Ares. Negotiating with a demon is really an abrasive thing, the point is that if you don't know that the other party is a demon, it's okay, the problem is that you know, but you have to pretend to make peace with him like a normal human. It feels terrible. Ares was even imagining what Banazar would look like when he tore through the skin.
Damn, at such a close distance, it would be easy for the demon to tear itself apart. It's just that now, Da Sohan, who is possessed by the devil, doesn't seem to be aware of Ares' problem.
"Yes, given the strength and number of the enemy, I intend to split up. Your Excellency Lord Da Sohan, the Scarlet Crusaders are the backbone of the resistance against the undead of the Scourge. I suggest that tomorrow's battle be led by you leading a large force through the main gate. Tirio and I, or perhaps myself, led an elite force through the east gate of Stratholme, to kill the necromancers and undead spiders entrenched in the city. If we move separately, the Scourge will not be able to concentrate its forces and surround us. ”
Sitting in front of Da Sohan, Ares said sincerely, with a flattering tone.
Tirio was sullen on the sidelines. This kind of discourse, like a politician haggling at a conference table, is not at all like the style of a paladin.
"East Gate?"
Da Sohan asked, frowning.
"Yes, you and I both know that Stratholm has many entrances, and we can divide our forces and attack them from multiple directions to catch them off guard."
"Then I'll ask Eggers to take a small team with you."
Da Sohan continued.
"No, the Scarlet Crusaders, as the main force of the coalition, must resist the large number of troops of the Scourge in order to buy us time. The key to this battle, the Great Lord, is the Scarlet Crusaders. You cannot afford to be without any troops. ”
"This ......"
Dassault Khan hesitated. His eyes swept over Tirio and then rested on Ares.
"Dasohan, let's do what Ares wants. He has a point, Stratholme is no ordinary town, and we have no advantage in attacking head-on. Even if you win, you will probably lose a lot. All the power of Lordaeron is here, and we must be accountable to them, to Lordaeron. ”
While Ares and Dasohan were arguing over the attack plan, Tirio couldn't help but speak out.
"And, tomorrow, I'll lead Silver Dawn to attack Stratholm with you. The Brotherhood of Light is a pure, noble organization, friend, and you should not hinder him. ”
Tirio continued. Although the Scarlet Crusader's fanaticism was caused by Da Sohan, Tirio maintained as much politeness as possible out of his former comradeship and current strategic alliances.
"Hmm...... May the Light be with us, Tirio. ”
Dasohan raised an eerie smile, his eyes still turning to Ares from time to time. Damn young man, again and again, he thwarted his plans......