Chapter 81: Feint (Part II)
Eventually, after being a long time late, Ronin and Winlessa came back together...
"Why are you so slow. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ ο½ο½ο½ο½β
"He didn't want me to reveal my identity, and the chieftain and his people stayed together, so they had to talk to me alone while they were done, and I took off my disguise to hide myself when I came, so there was a long delay. β
"Wellβ" I motioned for him not to care about being late, but to get back to the point, "I think you've told him all about my plans." β
As I spoke, I handed him the glass. Luo Ning smiled and nodded, but first he inadvertently confided in something that surprised his partners.
"Orgrim and Thrall fully agree with your offer. β
"Thrall, the slave?" the memorable Falic immediately thought of the name, and after looking at everyone in confusion, he was convinced that he had heard the name of the 'slave' correctly, after all, it was impossible for other orcs to take the initiative to call such a stupid name.
Similarly, everyone didn't believe in this reality, because he just gave people the impression of being stupid at that time. In response, Ronin spoke up about what he knew about the orc now.
"Yes, that was, but now that he's the Doomhammer's lieutenant, it's true that he's shown great insight and has earned himself a high position. β
"I know he's going to be strong, but he's so strong that he's in the shadow of being defeated by your bare hands. "Since Luo Ning has said it, then I don't need to explain too much, but I raised my glass and praised my guard captain, and then continued to signal Luo Ning to answer my questions, after all, these contents are the focus now. "Where are the orcs now, what are they going to do?"
"They have assembled in the mountains of Alterante and are preparing to attack the nearby asylum near Stannbrand, so they hope that His Highness will focus our attention on the area near Stanholm. β
"Orgrim has a good idea, and when we get back to Alterac in Stratholme, they'll be able to move elsewhere. β
"But they're afraid you'll be called infamous for being incompetent..."
He didn't need to worry about this, there would be glory after all. I said to myself lightly. But just when he wanted everyone to pay homage to the Hammer of Destruction, he immediately put away his glass. We all agreed with Ogrim's idea, but it was at this time that I even felt his concern and gratitude for me in the intention that Ronin conveyed, but the words that followed made me change my mind.
"That's not the case," Ronin shook his head, and couldn't help but spat out the message in his mouth, "He has arranged for some captives for you to capture. β
"Isn't he afraid that they will be injured by mistake?"
"That's their plan, put them in a shelter, and then let them be in there. β
"That's a good idea. I blushed and nodded in appreciation of his plan, but I almost snorted the wine in my mouth....I thought he was concerned about my reputation.
But then again, it's a good tactic, and of course it has to be done in key places, such as
"Send them to the Dalaran asylum. "I thought, but there's a big problem around me. "About Sylvanas, we must keep it a secret. So if you're fit to do well, you'd better pick her up before we go, I don't want her to know that we're going through Alterac after we go to Stratholme. β
"Well....I understand. Ronin nodded..... and that was the end of our conversation. And walked into his subordinates as usual
"That's the end of the topic, I think it's time to exchange feelings with everyone. And so we went down the hall, and after a drink.
In fact, at the beginning, I complained about Luo Ning's speed because I was afraid that everyone would complain that I would not meet with everyone for a long time. But fortunately, they didn't care about this, maybe because they knew that I was asking Luo Ning to handle some intelligence work, and they didn't say anything, let alone ask anything, and I couldn't help but feel satisfied to see this.
Soon after, all the humans went home drunk and reunited with their loved ones. The rangers, on the other hand, were placed at the inn, and after a long day of rest and wandering around the city with Winlessa as their guide, they joined us again the following morning. At this time, Sylvanas was also brought back by Ronin, and when I faced him returning to the team, I first asked her if the result was the situation I wanted.
"How's it going?, did Prince Kael'thas send his own elven mage?" I asked, only to get a hopeful, but somewhat sad, result.
"I'm sorry, Prince Kael'thas isn't in the mood. He even asked me to take my troops home. β
"Hehe, this is really a surprise to me...", I had a sad look on my face, but it was only my face, and my heart was grateful to this prince. Yes, I didn't think I'd ever be able to think of one thing with him. But just when I was complacent, he had to say something that surprised me.
"I don't think it's a wise choice, so I'm going to disobey his orders, even if I lose my position as general. β
"You don't have to... In fact, Lordaeron's power alone can wipe them out. I hurriedly dissuaded her. I do want her to be expelled from Kael'thas but I definitely don't want it because I don't want her to be involved in this matter yet. But it was at this time that she said something that I had no way to refute.
"Perhaps, but I would prefer to witness with you. β
"Of course I want you to witness with me. I replied with a sigh, and then said one last possibility to stop them, "Nathanos and Therons, I don't think you want to involve your own subordinates, they don't have an easy way to get here, and I'm sure if you weren't a general, Nathanos will be very difficult to get mixed up there in the future" I pressed her with the future of his men, but to my surprise, they actually came up to Sylvanas to show their determination.
"We swear to follow the general. β
"Alright, then let's head there, and I hope Kael'thas won't get too angry and bother you...."With that, I set out again with my troops in the northeast direction.
I knew I couldn't say anything about it, and I could only sigh that I might have been too good to them for the past two days....now imagine myself that almost all of the things I said to Sylvanas were against my will. As for the last sentence, I would like Kaiko to make the same mistake as she did to get rid of Winlessa again, and make Sylvanas the second elf to join Lordaeron, and of course I really want them to be her dowry if possible. Of course, this may be the best opportunity, but I still doubt that Kael'thas will make such a mistake again, and such a secret show and concealment has exhausted me physically and mentally, especially in the face of the correct views of my own elves, and I have to bring a false smile, I am afraid that I may be exposed at any time.
"Are you sure, Arthas, that the orcs are still in the north?"
"Some of my ears and ears say so, and they're making trouble there..."
"But you didn't say in Stormwind that they would concentrate on raiding the detention center, I think they would move south, like Otlant, or..."
"Or Dalaran?" I immediately retorted to her right concerns, "they don't have the strength to break through such a powerful detention center, and I think even the orcs who subdue Stratholme will need to slowly grind in before they can take shape, and we will have to wait until we can destroy them." "I closed my eyes and made some plausible excuse for my lies, and now I realized what Orgrim meant when he said that I had to capture some orc captives, and I only hoped that the orcs who stayed there would be enough for Sylvanas not to suspect it.
I really didn't expect to arrive at the place that Ronin hinted at a few days later, that is, on the top of a hill I found a tent with tribal standard orc repairs, and seeing this, we would only do one thing, and that was to attack, a brainless attack.
Unlike in the past, I didn't arrange any tactics this time, just let everyone charge freely, and of course kept telling everyone to stay alive as much as possible, yes, I don't want to see them die in such a battle, but her doubts came with it, even in a group.
"Arthas, I have never seen a wise commander let his soldiers charge irregularly when he did not know the number of places. "Sylvanas rebuked me harshly, and Nathanos, who was also prejudiced against my tactics, followed her in rebuking me, yes, this human who has been detached from his country no longer has the same respect for nobility as humans. "I didn't think you might as well be a civilian in command, at least he knew that he should let his soldiers fight bloodily, rather than show mercy to them in the beginning. β
Again, he was criticized by the other elves, but compared to their more silent Theron, he didn't express an opinion, but his eyes already told me that he was also questioning, or questioning deeper. I didn't think much of it. For the facts have already shut their mouths, and the soldiers in front have been victorious. I have a reason to refute the elves.
"I think you've missed a feat. I sighed a little, and the elves couldn't help but feel shy about it, for facts speak louder than words in front of everything. But Sylvanas still wondered... Although there are few orcs, they are considered elite orc warriors in terms of size, and it is not that they do not have the ability to break through, but more importantly......
"They can't make it over the shelter, and the orcs who have escaped are far greater than that!" Sylvanas realized the truth. I can only sigh in my heart and make the same voice and 'doubts' as her.
"yes, I didn't think of that!" bring an orc captive, I need to find out the information.
The rangers realized what I was going to do....the pain of illuminating with the light was devastating, so they rightfully brought with them the creature they hated most, a troll.
A troll that struck me to the core....I immediately recognized it as the one who had escaped from the dungeons of Lordaeron with the Hammer of Doom and had saved Itreg in Stratholm. But I only had a look of surprise at him, and when he understood me, he immediately resumed his stern voice.
"Tell me where your main force is, or your soul will be burned by the Light!"
"Your Highness doesn't need to give him nonsense, just use the holy light to get the answer. β
I hesitated to ask him for the truth with the light, but conversely, it would not have been easier for me to use the light to ask him for the truth, but conversely, it would have been easier for me to use the light to tell him a similar power, because I had no idea how much power I needed to unleash. After all, I haven't tried it, Uther didn't teach me this ability, and if I do this temporarily, I'm afraid I'll kill him....I can only whisper a warning reminder to him.
"You're ready to troll, it's not going to be good. β
"It's just a coaxing thing... Idiot, hurry up. β
Hearing this guy answer me, I didn't hesitate to use the Light, yes, this action could be considered provoked by him, but in fact I heard his code to do so... The 'coaxing' he said was exactly what he was about to say. I can't help but feel satisfied with this.
But this satisfaction did not last long..... but when it was practiced, I found that something was wrong, last time in the archbishop, maybe some Holy Light power was added, so I didn't grasp the degree, and soon he began to admit the truth.
"It's south... Stan... Well....well" the troll groaned in pain, and I seemed to realize that something was wrong, and hurriedly tried to shrink my strength, but it was too late, and the name of the Asylum in Alterant was about to spit out in his mouth....At this time, Falic realized something, and quickly participated....
"I'm here to help your Highness. As he said this, I immediately felt a proper force of light immediately stop me from retributing the troll, and finally let the troll who had regained his senses quickly say the name.
"South of Stratholme, County Talon. β
"Talon County?"
Everyone started talking about it, and no one doubted what we had just done. Yes, they weren't paladins, they didn't understand some of the different attributes of the Holy Light, and they hadn't seen two paladins fight each other, so they wouldn't have known what the two of us had just done. But again, there was no proper reason for them to believe that the orcs would attack that place, because there had never been a shadow of the orcs there.
"Why is it there?" asked Sylvanas
Again, I can't help but look for some plausible excuses.
"That's definitely because of the food there, and they must be short of food when the number of these orcs has increased so much. β
When I finished speaking, I realized that the contrast between my inner and outer world made me uncomfortable. Maybe I should find a way to give me a break.
"Sylvanas, Ronin and I will escort these orcs first, while you lead the main force to Daron County to observe the enemy situation. β
"Well...," Sylvanas had some objections to my proposal, yes he still wanted to follow me, but I already had my own reasons.
"No one but you is fit to lead an armyβ" I whispered to her, and after waiting for her to nod my head, I gave him the talisman token in public. "Now General Sylvanas will lead your attack on the orcs, and all the troops along the way will be at his disposal...."
After everyone nodded their heads, I immediately escorted these orcs and trolls with my companions and a few guards to the direction of Dalaran in the south.