Chapter 100: Northrend's Turning Point (Part II)
I hope there will be no undead harassment on the way, I thought on the way back. Writing www.biquge.info But I soon realized that if this was the case, it would also portend a tragic outcome, because it might also represent another possibility, and that the Dreadlord was confident that I would see something that made me desperate when I returned. Yes, he must have thought so, otherwise he would have sent a small number of troops to harass us and prevent us from returning, except for the sound of marching footsteps.
I felt a sense of helplessness at the calm, I knew that the Dreadlord was an extremely cunning and desperate person, and since their target was me, they must have thought of everything I thought of when I thought of it, and the result might have been worse than I had imagined.....
I'd expect that the Red Dragons' support might slow them down, but there must be other ways for them to do it, such as teaching Spiritism to Arugo, who can turn his people into werewolves, and I'm sure he won't be disgusted by the undead warriors who are loyal to him. Yes, if the dead soldiers were to serve them again, then our defenders, or even our entire army, would have no chance of victory.
I thought so, and at this time my heart could no longer regain calm, and I could only try to forget this reality on the way to the march....
Because of the hurry, we arrived at the town we had captured the day before night, and although there were no garrisons here, it seemed that the undead had not yet re-settled here, and everything was as deserted as when we first arrived. Presumably, its original existence made me think that their strength was vulnerable, and then let me cause a gap in my heart now, and it didn't even count as delaying time!
Time... Maybe we should fight for every minute and every second, but I also know that if we continue to march now, we may not have any other place to rest when we are exhausted, so it is better to stay here to rest, after all, if we encounter a surprise attack by the enemy's main force when we are exhausted, I believe we will not be able to bear it.
I think so, but there are other reasons... For example, not all members of the army are from Lordaeron, if the dwarves and elves are so tired because of our affairs, it is indeed a little unreasonable, the former may be better, because of the identity of the alliance, they are likely to help us fight Gilneth together, but the latter is different, Sylvanas came to join our army with the purpose of devoting himself to destroying the undead and demons, and there is no obligation to serve the alliance at all. And it would be disrespectful for us to give up halfway without having time to consult with them, although we have good reason to justify our irresponsibility....
Irresponsible....I don't know what I should do to be responsible.
In the dead of night, I walked alone on the outskirts of the camp and looked at the elven rangers who dutifully acted as patrols, and thought, in fact, I really wanted to explain this matter to the rangers at this time, purely from a business side, and hoped that she and their rangers could do their part against Gilneth, but in fact, I didn't find her at all, and even when I asked the other elves about her location, I got all kinds of wrong answers, and I couldn't find her at allγ
Maybe she knew I was looking for her, and she probably didn't want to see me because she didn't want her country to get involved in our disputes, and I knew how easy it was for an elf to hide from a human at night.
I understood, and I couldn't help but sigh.
Looking at it from the beginning now, maybe the moment the demon appeared, I should have listened to Medivan's advice and persuaded my people to go to the Eastern Continent. And at this time, that guy actually appeared in front of me. And when I saw him, I didn't wait for him to say hello, so I stepped forward and grabbed the mage by the collar and scolded him angrily, and completely shifted the problem to this unfathomable mage.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier that Gilneth had a werewolf plan, if you told me they were in collusion with the demons..."
"Looks like you've figured it out. When I said this, he spoke, and I was speechless, and let go of him and sat down on the snow and lowered his head. Yes, if he admits so, it may confirm all my suspicions....There is indeed a collusion between Gilneth and the devil, and it is at this time that he reassures me by saying a word of relief: "But it's not too late, Arthas. β
"You mean that we will be able to come back and save my people. β
"Not exactly! I mean you take your existing army and the people of the Stratholme region to the eastern continent. β
"If I go like this, what do people think of me, a coward?" I was angry again at the guy who was still selling his opinion, and my anger at him was more than that. "You haven't answered my question yet, why don't you tell me about their werewolf plan first!"
"Because they hadn't been in contact with the demon at the time of the last conversation!, I only know that the demon must have a similar plan....I warned you, coming here is tantamount to falling for the devil's tricks!"
Hearing his rebuttal, I didn't seem to have any reason to blame the mage anymore, but I only had one thing to be sure of now. And to my surprise, he spat out a message that made me even more desperate...
"Well, well, I just want to ask you one thing now, will I see that Gilneth has captured Lordaeron when I go back. β
I asked sharply, but his face showed a look even more terrifying than mine, and even made me aware of the dark aura or memories that he had drowned deeply.
"You may see even more terrible results. β
"Could it be that he will be able to capture the whole of Lordaeron before I go?"
"No, it's only your main city. Medivan shook his head, and his face returned to his original expression, "You may have heard of the demon's habits, such as the fact that there are no captives in the fortresses they have captured. β
"How is it possible, it is impossible for Gray Temples to do such a ruthless thing, no matter what he says..."
"Humans?" he said to me my 'hope', but it might just be an expectation..."The Dreadlord can manipulate people's minds, and I'm sure you've seen how they control Lord Stratholm in Strathorm. β
"I seeβ" I sat down on the snow again, unwilling to spit out a word. Yes, I realized that this might be the devil's plan when he spoke, and maybe that was why Crassus had his heir involved, and he realized it, maybe he would invite her Red Dragon Queen too, I thought so, and immediately regained my courage and asked him
Such an ending.
"If the Red Dragon helps us, the tide of the battle can be turned around. β
"Alexstassa's presence is certainly possible, but don't expect them to send their main force, because Deathwing is bound to move. β
"I've never heard of any story of the Black Dragon Legion and the demons joining forces. β
"No, but this is the only chance for the Black Dragons to rise again, otherwise they will be hidden forever, of course this is only my calculation, but it is absolutely impossible if you let Deathwing sleep quietly at home during this turmoil, you must know that his cunning is no less than anyone else's. β
He said sharply, but I didn't seem too surprised by this result, but I was nostalgic for something in my heart, and I sighed deeply. Or maybe I should really follow his advice and lead what I can to Kalimdor, but it will also make me sacrifice too much, and I believe that even if I finally complete the mission of defeating the Burning Legion, I will live with guilt for the rest of my life.
Maybe there's a better way, I thought hard, and I quickly remembered something.
"I remember you warned me that if you didn't take some demon relics with you, you could defeat the demons here. β
"Yes, but you chose to go back! And that only thwarted the demon's plan... Because Melganir is simply the last in the Burning Legion. Even if you kill him, you will help you at most in exchange for ten years of peace, after all, the Burning Legion has never given up on destroying this world, and the next means may make you even more desperate. And the only solution is that you can deal a blow to them in this plan.
As he spoke, I knew that everything he said was the right and most realistic approach, but I seemed to have another possibility, perhaps like the original plot....I asked him this last question with a slight smile.
"I see, that is, as long as I stay here and defeat the demon, at least I can defeat the demon's plan this time. β
He was shocked to see my smile like that, and perhaps he recognized my thoughts, and his face turned serious.
"Then your kingdom will fall, and even Stratholme and the eastern regions and their people will not be saved. β
"I know, so I'm just leaving some soldiers to continue my journey, as you said, since the demon is eyeing me, then my staying here will definitely reduce the pressure on my father, maybe with the help of the red dragon, I can protect the main city. β
"Arthasβ" He paused, closed his eyes and sighed, confiding in the results that I had known for a long time as I continued to ask.
"What's wrong, Archmage?"
"Then you have to think about your most tragic outcome. β
"I already knew, and your apprentice Khadgar had already seen me in your hometown, and the gears of history were already sealed, weren't they?"
I smiled again, yes, it really didn't make me think that things could still turn out this way, and this result also shocked the mage.
"Alsace..."
"Rest assured, my tragedy does not mean that your plans have failed, and there are others who can help you fulfill our long-cherished wishes...."I turned my head to look north, and then faced him again, "I will definitely thwart their plans this time, and I will tell them that if you suggest to go east to Kalimdor again, I will make them follow your advice without hesitation." β
"It seems that you have decided to succumb to fate, you can choose not to sacrifice yourself, it's still too late!"
"But this may be exchanged for a few years of peace in my main city that may not be slaughtered, and I don't want you to set foot in that continent that we don't know now, we need a buffer for a while, because we don't know anything about that continent, and we can use this peaceful time to explore there and establish contact with its inhabitants. β
"Perhaps, you are right, then please don't forget my warning. β
"Don't try to get rid of the demon's relics, maybe, I just hope that you can help me regain my consciousness when the time comes. β
"Huh?"
"I mean, when I'm controlled by demons, I don't want to be their puppet. β
"Arthas, I will, when the Burning Legion is defeated, I will, even if you are an undead, I will do everything in my power to restore you to your current state. β
"Then I have no regrets..."I bowed deeply to him, and when I turned back, he had turned into a crow and flew south, and I watched him disappear into the distance and my lips couldn't help but mutter, the righteous realization in my heart. "I hope my soul at that time is still worth saving. β