Chapter 49: Redemption for the Broken
There's no reason why Akama shouldn't get excited.
He and his people known as the Breakers were once the noble Draenei, but they became what they are today because they were infected with the Red Scourge that the Orc Warlocks had specially created for the Draenei during the Battle of Shattrath.
They lost the Draenei's tall, straight stature and heroic appearance, and their skin became saggy, wrinkled, and saggy. The limbs are atrophied, growing sarcomat-like growths and losing connection to the Light.
After that, because their Draenei feared that the Red Scourge would spread to the rest of the people, the poor Breakers were exiled by their people.
What's more, the fate of the Broken does not end there, and over time, the disease may worsen at any time, turning the Broken into the Lost, and the Lost will completely lose their minds and become beasts that act only on instinct, and will live in a state of confusion and ignorance.
So when he learned that the disease could be cured, Akama's heart was thrilled, which meant that his people would be redeemed and the nightmares of all these years would come to an end.
But as a leader, Akama's vigilance returned to his heart when the excitement passed.
This woman is essentially a shadow being, and she is still very trusted by Illidan, and for Illidan, although Akama is respectful on the surface, she actually has no good feelings at all in her heart.
"What do I and my people have to give?" Akama asked, not believing that the cure would be unconditional.
Sure enough, Claudia immediately replied, "It's simple, I need Viren, I need a meeting with the Prophet." ”
Akama's heart struggled.
Viren was a revered prophet of the Draenei, and even though most of their outcasts and Brokenmen loved the leader, Akama feared that Claudia or Illidan would take the opportunity to harm their beloved prophet.
But the hope of salvation that was finally obtained, he was really reluctant to give up, the broken have no future, and many broken people know this.
Seeing Akama's struggle, Claudia, who knew that she was not trusted, took the initiative to back down and said:
"In this case, I promise not to harm the Prophet, nor to inform Illidan, you can think about it for a while, and during this time, you can also let a few of your people come to my side for treatment, and see the results of the treatment before making a decision."
Akama agreed, he had no reason to refuse such a request, not to mention that he was also curious about the effect of Claudia's treatment.
A week later, the test area of the Dark Temple.
Claudia was with Baihar, observing the orcs lying on the gurney.
Each pipe was attached to a tank of bubbling green or black liquid that pumped into their veins, their flesh carved with runes to channel spells, and the skeeched Morgar demon servants ran quickly among the orcs, checking the progress of the program.
Because of the influence of the evil energy, these evil orcs became taller, their skin thicker and tougher, their muscles bulged, their nails turned into sharp claws, and all kinds of barbs and eyes grew on their bodies, making them look extremely hideous and terrifying.
"Ma'am, these evil orcs have a lot of potential, and I think the strongest of them can even be transformed into flesh beasts." Baihar said excitedly.
As a research-oriented mage, there is nothing more interesting to him than new research and experimentation, and in the days since Claudia's arrival, his research has advanced by leaps and bounds, which has made him highly excited every day.
"Your idea is commendable, you can try it." Claudia confirmed her suspicions, and she turned to the door, where Akama was waiting for her.
"It's an abomination of research." Akama glanced at the evil orcs inside, apparently unacceptable.
"Yes, but it has to be." Claudia replied with pity on her face.
"Are you sure? Friggia? Akama stared into Claudia's eyes and said disrespectfully, "If he had to, then what difference would he have with the demons, who had used the orcs in the same way. ”
Claudia naturally knew who he was referring to in Akama's words, and she looked at Akama without flinching, and said:
"His purpose is to save our universe, and the necessary sacrifice is necessary, and that is the difference, Akama, and I remember that the Holy Book also taught us to sacrifice the ego for the greater self."
As a bishop, Akama was well versed in the doctrine of the Light, and he immediately retorted:
"But sacrifice in the holy scriptures is never about forcing others to sacrifice......"
"They weren't forced, Akama," Claudia interrupted Akama, pointing to the orcs in the test zone, "These orcs are voluntary, they willingly join the transformation for the sake of power, and I don't mean the sacrifice I mean by them, but by us, for the sake of the future of the entire universe, we must accept these things against our will." ”
Akama knew that what the other party said was right, and that those orcs were voluntary, he shook his head and stopped arguing, and Claudia turned to say:
"Okay, Toulouse, how are they doing now?"
Toulouse and the other Breakers were the first Breakers to be treated on Claudia's side, and Claudia pulled out the curse of the five of them, gave them some medicine, and asked Akama to take them back.
Sure enough, when it came to this topic, Akama immediately said gratefully:
"Thank you, Friggia, that the abnormalities on their bodies have disappeared, their skin has regained smoothness, and their bodies are recovering, especially Gneia, who has regained the connection of the Light, and my people and I are immensely grateful to you, in fact, I came here to invite you to our tribe."
"That's good, it's going to be my pleasure." Claudia laughed, and she accepted Akama's invitation to visit Oberell.
The village was in the Zangar Marshes, a sweltering and humid place where mushrooms larger than the giant oaks of Azeroth obscured the sun's rays, ray-like creatures flew in the shadows, and beyond that, giant insects, fungal giants, and spores were everywhere.
Oberel may seem to have been civilized, but now it is a crumbling makeshift camp built on a pile of ruins. They are based on the stones that once built the grand squares, and the water around the base is somewhat dirty, with jagged mountains looming behind them.
Corresponding to the harsh surroundings was the terrible condition of the inhabitants of the camp, most of whom were full of tiredness in their eyes, the smell of decay in many parts of the camp, and the faint crying of some of the sheds, which aroused the pity in Claudia's heart, and she asked:
"What do your people live on?"
"Fungi, insects, fish from the lake, and supplies we brought back." Akama sighed, "Of course, occasionally the Prophet and Malad will come to our aid, but more often than not, we will have to rely on ourselves. ”