Chapter Twenty-Three: The Land of Ghosts
The Quel'Salas Trail can really be regarded as a one-man pass, and it is impossible to open it. www.biquge.info Before entering the trail, the sense of surveillance from the cliff on the right side of the cliff followed Oss all the way into it like an attached shadow. After galloping into the trail, the mountains on both sides of the body go straight up and down, smooth and regular, not at all like a natural formation. Beneath you, the road, which can only be passed by four riders side by side, is paved with delicate stone bricks, and the patterns on the stone bricks are clearly visible.
The envoys silently followed the squad of rangers, marching for about a quarter of an hour, before arriving at the location of the large barrier set up by Queldore. Even Oss was amazed by what he saw!
The pale golden barrier, like a curtain of flowing water, blocked the path in front of it. Oss behaved exactly like the rest of the legacy, he raised his head and looked up the curtain of water! The Quelcera Mountains, not too high to the top! And this large barrier that protects the elven kingdom is also the same high, straight into the clouds!
Just as everyone in the envoy group raised their heads and looked at this huge and amazing barrier, the ranger team leading the way showed no signs of slowing down in the face of the barrier. Immediately after, they rushed directly into the barrier at high speed, and disappeared in an instant.
Seeing this, Tirio gently lifted the reins, and raised his right hand together, palm forward. Under his gesture, the hundred-man squad ordered a ban and slowly stopped. Even if it was a war horse riding under everyone's crotch, it didn't neigh.
Then, Tirio, who rode in front, slowly approached the large barrier as he controlled the slowing down of his horse. However, the Ranger team that had already entered it did not give the slightest hint or guidance. After a moment's scrutiny, Tirio steered his steed sideways and tentatively extended his right hand.
The pale golden barrier like a curtain of water seemed to be thrown into the surface of a pebble lake, and in the slight ripples, Tirio's right hand passed through without hindrance!
Retracting his right hand, Tirio commanded, "Be on guard, pass in turn!" ”
With that, Tirio pulled the reins to his right, and his warhorse, which had a very good understanding with him, raised his front hooves lightly and stepped into the barrier beside him. In the next second, Tirio, along with the figure of the war horse, disappeared into the layers of ripples.
However, when Arthas beckoned Gianna beside him, he gently pinched the belly of the inky pony and prepared to move forward. Behind him, Lieutenant Farrick, the chief of the guard, suddenly urged his horse forward and admonished: "Your Highness, beware of deceit! ”
Arthas immediately pulled the horse to a halt, his little brow slightly uncertain. He first looked at Gianna, then turned to look at the silent Oss, and said, "Probably not...... Moreover, Uncle Tirio has entered. ”
Lieutenant Marvion admonished: "The elves cannot be trusted! Your Highness, be careful! ”
"This ...... All right. Arthas listened to the advice of the two captains of the guard and stopped walking, but he said worriedly, "But Uncle Tirio has entered, shouldn't we?" ”
"Your Highnesses, wait a while, I'll go." Oss didn't refute or give any other opinion, he urged his horse and went straight through the barrier. And behind him, the four Trojans did not need to discuss, and they had already tacitly followed together.
Oss was no stranger to enchantments or circles, and he had some experience under the guidance of Krommidi. But this time, when Oss touched the barrier, he immediately felt a completely different energy! And this energy is not as if, but really endless, covering the sky and the sun!
As a result, after Oss crossed the barrier, he did not come back to control his horse, and ran forward mechanically. If it weren't for Tirio's clever and clever horse, he would have almost collided with it.
"Os, what's wrong with you?" Tirio sat in the saddle and twisted around, curious to see Oss wandering.
"The second I crossed the barrier, I took that energy and saw ......," Oss said halfway, suddenly silent. Then he noticed that the rangers were moving away, "Uncle Tirio, what is the ranger squad?" ”
"They still have a mission, and they're only responsible for sending us through the barrier. The next road needs to be walked by ourselves. Tirio replied. As for what Oss didn't finish talking about, but he didn't want to say, he naturally wouldn't ask questions.
"......" Oss was speechless and looked at the land in front of him.
The dim sky was clouded by two chaotic energies. The earth was a different color, glowing purple in the dark blue. Most of the trees are strangely shaped, and although lush, they look strange and unprovoked. Except for the road under his feet that leads straight into the distance, the rest of the directions are overgrown with weeds, revealing a smell of many crises.
"The war between arcane and sorcery, which lasted for two thousand years, completely changed the land. But there was no need to worry, they told them before they left that there would be no danger if they continued this way. Tirio said this, but he himself was fully guarded, and did not slack off in the slightest.
Oss nodded, and he turned to tell Troy to go back and deliver the news. Then, he looked to his right and said, "Of course, the greatest danger in the Ghost Lands is in Zuaman to the east. ”
"But they haven't been dispatched for a long time, and even if they encounter a headhunter acting alone, there is nothing to worry about." At this point, Tirio's brow suddenly tightened, "I just hope those forest trolls haven't heard from the war in the south and the orcs." If they send out a large army at this time, the elves may be fine, but our human race will have to suffer from the enemy, then it will be a big trouble! ”
"Uncle Tirio, you are right to be worried! It will also develop into reality! Based on the memory in his head, Oss gave a definite message, "Zurgin's vengeful heart has drawn camps, and he has cut off his own arm to survive, but he is not cowardly hiding in Zuaman to survive!" ”
Oss's words obviously added to Tirio's worries, and he said worriedly: "Sir Lothar has mentioned this hidden danger, but unfortunately, no one has taken the troll that has been cowering for nearly a thousand years to heart...... For the sake of now, I only hope that the elves will agree to send troops. Even if Chen Bing is here, it is best to guard against trolls! ”
"I have instructed my father and godfather to rebuild the entire East Daron Mill Woodland." As for whether the elves will send troops, Oss does not have much hope based on the memory in his head, "It is better to ask for others than for yourself, Uncle Tirio." Due to Sir Lothar's status, the Sunseeker family will send troops, but it may be difficult to get Queldore to do his best. I estimate that the possibility of dispatching a ranger force is very high, and as for the Magister Regiment, I'm afraid it's not realistic. ”
"Alas!"
The two of them were talking, and in the barrier behind them, the men and horses of the envoys began to appear one after another. Moments later, leaving the narrow Quel'Salas Trail, the envoys regrouped and were soon on their way again.
Along the way, the 100-man envoy group has maintained the cone-shaped formation used in the charge, stretching the only avenue under their feet, galloping forward at full speed! And as the arrows of the conical formation, it is none other than Tirio and Os. The most powerful of the two envoys can not only lead the team to maintain a galloping state all the time, but also be vigilant and talk to each other while hurrying.
When it was evening, the Wraith Land didn't change except for being darker and darker. Tirio ordered to slow down, and after observing the surrounding situation, the 100-man envoy did not leave the avenue and camped on the spot to rest.
That night, Her Royal Highness Gianna did not use the drawings again to create a camp. As the only woman in the legation, she was the only one who received a tent. The others, including the Prince of Arthas, rested in the open air.
It's the same with Os, who doesn't even use a sleeping bag. After a brief dinner, he first explained to the four Trojans, who had some questions about the battle. Then, he walked under a big tree beyond the avenue, leaned against the big tree, closed his eyes and entered the soul vision, monitoring the surrounding situation.
And at this moment, Her Royal Highness Gianna has naturally been waiting for a long time! She stepped out of her tent and carefully examined everyone in the circle. She even stared at the soldiers of the Seventh Fleet from her own kingdom who were on vigil for a long time. In the end, Gianna could only give up in despair, and moved her gaze to the dark woods, and started to froze.
As for Oss, in Gianna's observation, he was like a strong man who did not fit in, and fell asleep with his four little henchmen with his back against a big tree......
Nothing was said all night.
By the morning of the next day, about two hours after the departure of the 100-man envoys again, they reached a fork in the road. A two-metre-high road sign is erected here, while two wooden arrows pointing to the north and west are carved with different Elven languages.
Fortunately, there were not many people in the envoys who knew Elvish. Not to mention Gianna, who is an apprentice of magic, is bound to be proficient in Elven language.
Even if the alliance between the Terrans and Queldore gradually breaks down, the relationship still exists. Therefore, as high-ranking officers of Lordaeron, Tirio, Pharek, and Marvien have also learned Elven language to a greater or lesser extent. Including the young Prince of Arthas, who was also taught by the court lecturer, learned some of the daily communicative language of the Elvish.
But in fact, things are much simpler, and there is no need for someone to translate the road signs. I saw Gianna swing her staff gracefully, and a hazy blue light fell from the sky and accurately fell on the heads of everyone in the hundred-member envoy group.
Oss only felt a clear feeling in his mind, as if he understood a lot of things. And when he looked at the road sign again, he was surprised to find that he could read it!
The arrow pointing north reads - Taquilin.
The arrow pointing west reads - Tower of the Windranger.
"Tower of the Windranger!" Oss was startled, and then looked west. However, apart from the strange scenery of the Ghost Lands, he couldn't see the tower he had been to in the game when he was on Earth!
Reining himself, Oss forced himself to stop thinking about the elf who might kill him in the future. He turned to Gianna, pointed to the blue light on his head, and asked curiously, "Your Highness Gianna, may I ask what this magic is?" ”
"Arcane language." Gianna replied briefly, but didn't elaborate.
"You can read and understand the languages of other races, Brother Oss." "This is the arcane magic that the Grand Magicians of Dalaran have collected and sorted over a thousand years over the course of generations," explained the Prince of Arthas. ”
"What a genius idea, a genius creation! Your Highness Gianna, your magical talent has also been an eye-opener for me. Oss complimented heartily. Because, he remembered the difficult experience he had when he was on earth, when he was learning a foreign language. In contrast, arcane magic is really convenient and dependable for daily life.
Gianna's compliment also made Gianna happy, and she smiled and replied, "It's nothing, my teacher can cast magic on all the apprentices in the city at the same time when he gives a lecture in Dalaran!" ”