Chapter 53: The Nightmare That Never Goes Away (Page 1/1)

"Khadgar, it's been half a year, it's been half a year, and I haven't been able to control my emotions effectively. There's always a voice whispering in my head, lingering. It gives me a splitting headache......"

In the dimly lit chamber of the fortress, the great King of Stormwind bowed his haughty head to Archmage Khadgar. As a legendary archmage, Khadgar is older than Varian, and he is one of the few people who participated in the First Orc War and survives to this day. To Varian, Khadgar was like his teacher, an elder. This knowledgeable old wizard has a pair of wise eyes. His gray-haired appearance reminded Varian of King Terenus, the kind monarch who had once treated him like his father.

"Beware of the infestation of some ancient evils. You must know that darkness and evil are everywhere in this world, and only those who are strong enough in their hearts can resist these unclean charms. Especially you, Varian, you are the king of a kingdom and the commander of the Alliance, and you happen to be a mortal, Azeroth is deeply hidden by many dark creatures, and their favorite corruption is the king and general of the human race. The human heart is complex and dark, and the intertwining of justice and evil has shaped the complex soul and heart of human beings. Just like Alsace. So, you have to make yourself strong. I know that you were angry with Ares that day, not because of the real you. Exactly, something evil is taking advantage of you. You have to control it, just as you did when you killed the black dragon, and stifle this sound in the cradle of your mind. ”

Sitting across from Varian, Khadgar said calmly. He was so calm, as if the passage of time had no effect on him. The first time I saw Khadgar in my memory was this gray-haired appearance, and now, more than twenty years later, he is still the same.

"Control, it's hard to ...... It's like a plague, lingering. Even in my sleep every day, her whispers appear. I tried, but it was hard, to eradicate her from my mind. ”

Varian said bitterly.

"Come, give me your hand."

Looking intently at Varian, Khadgar held out his emaciated hands. Just like when Gianna diagnosed him with the "cause". But the moment he touched Varian, Khadgar's mind went blank.

"Trust me, it's not dark magic, and I don't know where the voice came from. I studied for a long time in Dalaran and Karazhan, and later in Shattrath to study the magic and history of this world, but unfortunately, what appears to you today is something I have not known for most of my life. Varian, this is something you can only overcome on your own. ”

Khadgar let go of Varian's hand. The result was sad, but there was no pessimism on the old mage's face. That's what Khadgar wanted to convey to Varian.

"Well, it seems that it is. Anyway, thank you, Khadgar. ”

Varian sighed.

"Ares, Jean and Ares, where are they now?"

Varian, recovering from his grief, asked suddenly.

"They are ...... in the council chamber"

Khadgar replied.

"You should be involved in it, and that's important for the future of the league."

Seeing that Wari was at ease, Khadgar continued.

"But ......"

It's just that Varian clearly doesn't want to be directly involved in this discussion.

"But what? The lion lowered its head high? Is this the first time? ”

Khadgar is very direct, and he is the only one who dares to point out Varian's shortcomings directly.

"A good king must be both majestic and humble. If you can't even do that, how can you become the commander of the Alliance? ”

Khadgar said.

……

The gloomy sky was still snowing, and with a thick fur cape, Varian pushed open the door to the council chamber with a heavy heart. As in the imaginary scenario, Ares sat in the center of the long table, with Jean, Brian, Yarlin, Drum, Ronin, Winlesa, Sylvanas, Darien, Furstad, Brits, and others sitting on either side of the table. Everyone immediately cast their attention to it. But to Varian's surprise, there weren't too many strange and surprised expressions on their faces. It's calm, it's habitual......

The dwarven explorer Brian was the first to shout for Varian to take a seat - "Old man, you've come just in time, and you're missing ideas here." He greeted him warmly. For a moment, Varian suddenly realized that he didn't seem to be that important...... Yes, don't take yourself too seriously, the sun rises every day without yourself.

Walking past the long table, Varian expected Ares to cast a disgruntled and disdainful look at him, but it seemed that Ares did not look at him strangely. He just sat there, his expression calm, as if nothing had happened.

"I'm glad you're here for this meeting, Varian."

Finally, Ares got up and said politely. This made Varian a little embarrassed. He walked over, gave Ares a brief hug, and sat down.

The afterglow of his eyes swept over Darion from time to time. The undead aura emanating from the Death Knight disgusted him, but the alliance was not his own decision. He is only the king of Stormwind, not the king of the entire alliance, and there is nothing Ares can do if he wants the Death Knight to join.

"Alright, let's pick up where we left off."

Brian laughed—

"Varian, we're debating which way to get into the Lich King's lair. From the information we have so far, we have two options: first, continue westward to a place called Dongyong Lake, and from there head north to Icecap. However, the distance is a little farther, and our corps is numerous, and it takes a lot of material and financial resources to ensure logistical supplies. The second path, suggested by Darien, leads through the underground passages of the Nebru Zerg to the Lich King's lair, which, according to Darian, is not only close, but also underground, protected from the extreme climate of Northrend. It is good for conserving the physical strength of the legion. ”

"And what do you mean?"

Varian and Brian whispered. To fit into the conversation, he had to understand the situation as soon as possible.

"There are big differences, and there are fierce arguments...... Ares disagreed with either route, insisting on heading east to a place called the Crystal Song Forest, from where he headed north. But this place is not on the map at all. So, you know, we're not in favor of that. Now the main disagreement is whether to march from the ground or from the ground. ”

Brian explained.

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