"Darkness has come, we can't just defend ourselves, the Lich King will bring a steady stream of undead armies from the Northlands, and our soldiers will be killed and reduced. If it is consumed for a long time, whether it is the Scarlet Crusaders, or the Silver Dawn, or the Ash Inquisition, they will eventually die. ”

The Hand of Tyr, the Scarlet Crusader Fortress, the Grand Generals Abidis and Ares, and Tirio quarrel over the strategic plan for the next Lordaeron coalition. Surprisingly, after the death of the demon Banazar, Abydis was still bent on the Northern Expedition, and the Scarlet Crusade still did not come out of the dark curse of fanatical bloodthirst.

They still forced the refugees to go with them to Northrend, and the huge fleet was almost ready. There were hundreds of large ships that could carry at least 20,000 soldiers and the same number of civilians and laborers.

A feeling of irritability arose in the venue, which was not only related to the life and death of the Scarlet Crusaders, but also the life and death of the entire Lordaeron, after all, if the Scarlet Crusaders were completely destroyed, with the current strength of Silver Dawn, it would not be enough to resist the undead scourge alone.

"It's not sensible, Abydis, the Scarlet Crusade, the Silver Dawn, and the Ash Inquisition, we are the last reliance of the people of Lordaeron, and we don't know anything about the situation in Northrend, it's an unknown continent, but it's certainly much more dangerous than Lordaeron. Attacking rashly will only cost us the last bit of strength. And, as you can see, the Necro Fortress, Naxxramas, has appeared over the Hand of Tyr. At this time, the people of Lordaeron need our protection, and we are heading to the North Pole? ”

At the round table, Tirio clenched his fists and said. He wanted to rip Abydis' head open to see what was in this guy's head. Why did Da Sohan die, he still had this fanatical and paranoid idea in his head.

"This is not a rash attack, on the contrary, our vanguard has established a well-defended fortress in Northrend, and the Scarlet Vanguard has found a shortcut to the Lich King's lair."

But in the face of everyone's opposition, Abidis was unimpressed, and even full of confidence, he responded with a low roar.

Tirio's face wrinkled even deeper, and Tyran almost gritted his teeth. I thought that once Dasohan died, the Scarlet Crusaders would have a turnaround and there would be room for redemption, but now it seems that there is no difference between Abidis and Dasohan. Even Ares was stunned...... Could it be that the demon's mind control is still there? Influencing Abydis?

"But we must recognize the disparity in strength between the enemy and the enemy, General Abydis, I have no intention of offending you, but you should know that the combined strength of the Scarlet Crusaders and the Silver Dawn is less than one-tenth of the total number of scourge undead in the Plaguelands. We're actually fighting a hopeless battle, and we're all here right now, just to wait for the Alliance to return, for reinforcements from Stormwind and Ironforge. Even in the Plaguelands, the Lich King's vanguard forces cannot be defeated, let alone take the initiative to attack the Lich King's lair, you and I have no idea how many undead are entrenched in Northrend, and the legendary Nebru. Countless giant insects were entrenched under that ancient frozen continent, and with only an expedition of 20,000 people, no supplies, no reinforcements, this was a war that was impossible to win. ”

Ares sat down in his seat and said politely.

But it seems that Abidis has made up his mind, and he is here today, not to listen to everyone's opinions, but to say goodbye, and if he can, to persuade the Silver Dawn and the Ash Inquisitors to join him on the northern expedition. But neither Ares nor Tirio were clearly willing to do so.

"Alliance? The Alliance is long gone, the old Lordaeron Alliance has long since fallen apart and ceased to exist, and where is the new one? I've only heard that there is no going on in Stormwind, that the dwarves of Ironforge are still digging for their treasures in the caves, that the High Elves have long since changed to Blood Elves, and that there is not much left after the slaughter of Alsace. There are no alliances, Ares, and we are on our own. I fancy you as a true paladin, come with me and march to Northrend, this is our last hope! ”

Abidis shouted, his emotions agitated, and for a moment Ares was almost touched by him, not by his thoughts, of course, but by his enthusiasm. The remnants of Lordaeron deserve sympathy for the wrath of the Scourge. But Abydis's ideas should naturally be regarded as insane.

"Your Excellency General Abydis, I can understand your desire for revenge, but I will not approve of your approach. It's fanatical, and at the same time, I suggest you, release the innocent civilians who don't want to go to Northrend, to the North Pole. This is their homeland, and the people should have the right to choose where they want to stay, this is personal freedom, and we have no right to deprive them of their freedom. ”

Ares said calmly. But in the next second, he saw the angry expression on the face of the great general Abydis, which was so dark and evil, for a moment, Ares remembered that the eyes of Da Sohan that he saw in Stratholm that day were also full of demonic anger. But Abydis? No way...... How could Abidis be possessed by a demon...... Ares denied it from his heart.

"Enough! Ares, if you don't want to go on the Northern Expedition with me, just shut your mouth, the so-called freedom is all illusory, without life, how can you talk about freedom? Only by eliminating natural disasters can we be truly free! ”

Abydis roared, his thick hand clenched into a fist and slammed on the table with a loud muffled sound. Even the water glasses on the table were shook.

"Abydis ......"

Ares wanted to do something, but was stopped by Tirio. He grabbed Ares' hand.

There was no need, he made up his mind. I know him, this fleet, has been in the works for a year, and he can't give it up because of our words. We're going to get our things ready. ”

Tirio sighed. Ares noticed that when Abydis walked out, he was followed by a young and beautiful girl, who, like the general, wore a blood-red battle suit, and respectfully followed Abidis. Bridget? Ares remembered Abydis' daughter, a woman who, in the original historical trajectory, was supposed to succeed his father's military position and lead the crusaders after Abidis died in battle. But now, it seems that she has no such opportunity, and she is going to embark on an expedition to Northrend with her crazy father. And things have developed so far, and it seems that Ethan Lien is the only veteran of the Scarlet Crusader left...... Tyran's Mentor...... Yes, this is the same priest who commands almost all the Scarlet forces of the Hand of Tyr and New Avalon at the moment......