Chapter 293: Time is Ticking

This torrential rain lasted for four whole days at once, and its violent catharsis was like pouring the water of the ocean into the continent. And in such a bad and extreme weather, whether it is the result of the public trial meeting, the civil strife in the Church of Light, or the latest battle report from the army of the Southern Alliance, it seems that all enthusiasm and attention have been extinguished.

To the south, once the Red Ridge Mountains.

Since the Black Iron Tribe cut through the barriers of the Fire Elemental Plane, the plains and canyons on both sides of the mountains and foothills have undergone irreversible changes.

And there, the Black Rock Mountain, the main peak of the Red Ridge Mountains.

First of all, Netherkus, who escaped with his life in the explosion of the Badlands, defected to the two sons of the former Blackstone Clan chief and the late tribal chief Blackhan, Red and Maim, in Blackstone Mountain.

It's just that Nethercus has rightfully lost ground!

His army was almost wiped out in a battle, but the acting chief escaped alone?

The orcs would never admit that such a person was qualified to command the tribe, and the most powerful red at that time did not directly execute Nessecus, it was already for the sake of the prestige and face of the unknown Guldan.

Immediately after, the alliance pursued!

Melas Tulayan, who is the interim commander, joins forces with Danas Torbairn to regroup the morale of his troops, and with the assistance of Uther Lightbringer, Alessandros Mograine, Khadgar, and Aurelia Windranger, they march straight into the Scorching Canyon to engage the orcs led by the Blackstone Clan!

By this time, anyone with a discerning eye could see that this protracted war, which was spearheaded by the tribe, was nearing its end.

Unlike the Native Terrans, Dwarves, Gnomes, and Queldore.

Orcs, ogres, and the enslaved minions of Goron, One-Eyed, and so on, invaded Azeroth through the Dark Gate from their homeland, and not only did they have no way out, but their knowledge of the world was extremely limited, like rootless duckweed, driven by Gul'dan's lies, all fighting on a will and a thirst for glory.

However, the wings of the "butterfly" disrupt the original timeline.

First, the Doomsday Lord Kazak used the Horde to storm the Alliance's defense line, and the chaotic battle was undoubtedly the use of orcs as cannon fodder, resulting in heavy losses;

Then, the Dragonroar Clan was defeated and surrendered, and Gul'dan took away more than ninety percent of the members of the Shadow Council, which directly weakened the Clan's strength in the field of air combat and spells, and made it impossible to resist the Alliance's fourth-line offensive;

Finally, the stupid command of Nethercus, and Gerbin, who studied technology three hundred years in advance under the influence of Os, created a NΒ· UΒ· KΒ· U.IV. applicator!

β€œBOOM!”

After that loud bang, the dawn of victory seemed to lie ahead, the reconquest of the territory was almost a foregone conclusion, and everything was only a matter of time.

In fact, the situation has evolved so far, and although the Dwarves and Gnomes are angry at the unfair accusations that Oss has received, they have chosen to stand still for the time being, but once the Hammer Clan and the Black Iron Clan enter the war again, the alliance army will launch a triple raid from the sky, the ground, and the underground, which will inevitably make the tribe exhausted and crushed!

But at this time......

Once again, the format has changed, making it difficult for Tulayan to choose, or rather powerless, to choose: the Grand Chieftain Orgrim Doomhammer, who had been knocked down by the Doomsday Lord Kazak to the Boulder Dam, and Durontan, the chief of the Frostwolf Clan, have made a detour back to Blackstone Mountain with the support of the Sarufar brothers of the Thunder King Clan!

What's even more amazing is that the returning Great Chief simply and neatly executed Nesekus, who had been lucky enough to survive several times in a row! And although he took back the power of the tribe strongly, he did not continue to lead the tribe against the alliance, but instead sent Durotan to deliver a very special truce!

……

Tirisfal Glade, Royal City of Lordaeron, Royal Court.

"It's all the variables that the sinner provoked!" Archibald unceremoniously accused.

His Majesty the King of Gilneth wore a pale grey dress with a ribbon embroidered with the Kingdom of Gilneys logo on his left shoulder, sleeves slightly above the wrist, a hem that hung down to the base of his thighs, and a pair of matching straight trousers.

And this meeting of His Majesty the Kings was not in the council hall, but only a small meeting within the Terran race.

Aiden looked at Archibald dissatisfied, Oss was his son-in-law no matter what, although his daughter Deliana was now missing, and he didn't think about whether to break ties with Oss, but Oss had a lot to do with him after all: "That sinner, that sinner, can't you change your name?" Oss is always meritorious. ”

Archibald looked at the plump and sluggish Alterac Fat King, and said stiffly, "What? Are you still planning to marry the Garissus family? Scold! ”

"You!" An angry Aiden stood up from the couch, but his naΓ―ve countenance was really not intimidating.

"That's it!" Terenus, as the master, interrupted with a wave of his hand, "Today's meeting is not to discuss my subject who is on trial, but to discuss whether or not to accept the tribe's intention to make peace, and not to divert the subject!" ”

As soon as the words fell, Dai Lin, who was wearing casual clothes and no accessories, said directly: "I'll talk about it first." ”

Terenus made a "please" motion;

Archibald and Aiden, who were hostile to each other, each snorted coldly and turned to look at Dalin;

Of the four Speakers of the Kenrito Council, only Antonidas was still here, still wearing his spotless white robes, delicate, radiant, and magical;

Varian, who lived in Lordaeron, was too young to have much to say, and sat alone and seemed a little lonely;

As for the aging Trust, he has been overwhelmed by the busyness of these days, and has been personally sent back to Riptide Castle by the Grand Wizard Rex.

Silence returned to the small conference hall, and the extremely decisive Dai Lin said slowly: "I don't care about the tribe's demands for peace, and even the so-called truce has never been on my radar. Now that the orcs are in decline, even if we can't strangle them all in one go, for the future development of our human race, this continent cannot accommodate more races. ”

Sen Ran kills the machine, and it appears between the lines!

When the kings heard this, they all nodded secretly.

Including Aiden, who would surrender to the tribe in the original timeline, now because the tribe has not succeeded in conquering the northern kingdoms, he has no fear of the orcs in his heart.

But he heard Dai Lin continue: "Moreover, it is ridiculous that that arrogant big chief actually wants to initiate a one-on-one leader duel and decide a truce agreement by the outcome of the duel! ”

"yes, that's ridiculous!"

"Those greenskins are uncivilized beasts at all, and I'm not surprised at all by this behavior, ha."

"There really is no need for a duel, war is not a ridiculous game in which the course and outcome are determined in this way." Antonidas said.

"Seconded." Terenus said, reminding him again, "But beware of the tribe's dead nets!" Judging from past battles, the orcs are indeed not afraid of death! ”

Dareen nodded, and said to Terenus, "So I'm going to go south myself, and although your young vassal, Melas Tulayan, has done a good job, he is too young after all. ”

Archibald immediately added: "Still from a civilian background." ”

Terenus frowned slightly, slightly displeased in his heart, but he didn't say anything to veto: "Of course it's good that you can work hard, but as for your position, you can ......"

"No need, I'm still an admiral." Dai Lin waved his hand and said, "Until this war is over, the alliance doesn't need a second generalissimo!" ”

"Well, then." Terenus agreed with Dalein's proposal.

In just a few moments, the discussion between Terenus and Daelin decided the next course of action of the Seven Kingdoms of the Terran Race.

From this, it is not difficult to find that the king of the Lordaeron Kingdom, which is the most powerful in the overall strength, plus the king of the Kultiras Kingdom, which is the most powerful in the sea, and is also brave and resolute, and has a resolute and decisive character, does have absolute prestige and voice within the Seven Kingdoms of the Human Race.

And the youngest son of Terenus, Arthas, and the eldest daughter of Dalein, Gianna, have been rated as golden boys and girls by a large number of nobles since childhood, and they are a natural pair, and no one will believe it if there is no tacit consent from the two powerful kings behind them.

After talking about the military in the south, Dai Lin suddenly changed his words and said: "Actually, what I care more about is the tough attitude of His Excellency the Archbishop. ”

Speaking of this, Dai Lin chuckled and couldn't help but pout: "It's too abrupt, the behavior in the public trial, and the behavior after being attacked and waking up." ”

"It's your way of doing things, isn't it?" Terenus said.

The other kings did the same, and they couldn't help but smile on their faces.

Only Varian didn't know why, he didn't know much about Alonsos, who was his grandfather, even though Alonthos had been in Stormwind for a long time.

"His Excellency the Archbishop's harsh ruling against the Dwarven King has disrupted our original trial plans, resulting in the Dwarves and Gnomes not sending troops to help, and a harshly worded letter of accountability. However, after he woke up, he refused to be visited by everyone, and the chief procurator presided over the affairs of the church, and Dassault Han led the whole situation outside, and managed the church as if it were a military camp. ”

After saying this, Dai Lin pursed his lips for the second time, shook his head and sighed, "I really want to know, what does our archbishop want to do?" It's just that time doesn't allow it! ”

With that, Dai Lin was ready to get up and take his leave. The war in the south is urgent, and he needs to arrange in advance the naval fleet that will follow him to fight south again.

"Ugh." Terenus then stood up and sighed, "Maybe Tirio's actions have caused His Excellency the Archbishop unnecessary worries, this chain of events is really ......"

What can be said?

This chain of events began with his own vassals, and Terenus could not say anything.

Less.

With Dahlin leaving first, only Terenus and Aiden were soon left in the small conference hall: "Something?" ”

"I ...... I just want to ask, Osta? ”

"Wait a minute, Your Excellency the Archbishop's intentions are unknown, and I can't force my way into the church and bring back Oss and Tirio."

Aiden nodded reluctantly, his thick lips closed together, and asked, "Tyr, you know me, I have never had any ambitions, and I am willing to stand with you in major matters." You've got to give me some advice, should I break my engagement with the Garissus family? I've been laughed at a lot lately......"

Terenus couldn't help but sigh lightly and reminded, "There's no need, don't you see that I'm protecting Os?" After a while, or by the time the truth about Sir's attack is revealed, he's still the strongest of the Seven Kingdoms, and don't forget, he's the Dwarven King. ”

"Oh!" Aiden suddenly realized, looking very funny, "I am...... I was bewildered by the attitude of His Excellency the Archbishop, and the Divine Word he used that day scared me a lot! ”

"There is indeed something strange about this, or this sentence, wait and see."

"Hmm." Aiden answered and asked about the second thing, "Also, many of my vassals have been proposing lately to attack the Dark Gate and occupy another world!" What do you think about this? ”

"I don't think much of it." Terenus replied directly, "Doesn't it seem too early to make such a suggestion?" Not to mention that we don't know anything about the other side of the Dark Gate, and the tribe is not without the power to fight. Tell your people, don't start a heated discussion, everything will wait for Dai Lin to stabilize the situation in the south. ”

"Uh...... Okay, I see. Aiden was tempted to say that he couldn't control the situation, and the vassals who had this kind of mind were basically backed by the Barov family, who were keen on enclosure. But this sentence was too embarrassing to say, and he swallowed it back alive.

The two major events in his heart were settled, but Aiden did not leave there.

In the past period of time, that is, after signing a marriage contract with the Garissus family, the weak King has become a lot more beautiful, and the confidence to speak is much harder.

And now, his son-in-law Oss has been deprived of his identity, and even sealed his power, and he has been imprisoned by the Archbishop of Light himself, he naturally knows how to change his style - as before, hug Terenus's "thigh".

……

Same day, Church of Light, cemetery.

Saidan's face stiffened, and his mood was obviously not very pleasant. And the relationship between him and Oss would have turned into a-for-tat confrontation without Alonsos' complete trust in Oss and Tirio's mediation in the middle.

The reason for this is nothing more than the fact that the so-called "gods", "culprits behind the scenes", and "black dragons" did not appear.

About this, Oss probably knows the reason - the downpour.

After all, hot and dry, and even flame-building nesting, is the living environment that black dragons like. And they are gods with eternal life, and it makes no difference to them whether they act a day earlier or a day later.

To sum it up in one sentence, that is, the black dragons are not in a hurry.

But Os is in a hurry!

During these four days, Oss not only regained his strength, but he also learned from Alonsos about the latest situation in the south.

Whether it's the decision made by Orgrim and Durotan after their return to the Horde, or the Alliance's continued southern expedition, it gives Oss a sense of imminence! And one of the things he was most worried about was that the alliance army under the command of Tulayan should pursue the tribe all the way through the dark gate under the decision of the alliance's top management, until it crossed the dark gate, and then be trapped on the planet Draenor for fifteen or six years as in the original timeline!

……

In the next two days, although the rainstorm stopped, the rain was drizzling.

The sound of the rain, which lasted for nearly a week, made Saidan feel as if he was on a surging crater, and he almost wanted to erupt.

Oss was also uneasy, the public trial was over, the lords and nobles of the Seven Kingdoms returned to their fiefdoms one by one, and the most combat-ready Dalin and Dalaran archmagicians also left one after another, and the longer the time dragged on, the more unfavorable the situation became.

However, when Oss made the decision to go south to dissuade the continued march regardless of whether the black dragons attacked or not, as soon as the report of the defeat of the tribe came back from the south, he immediately set off to the south to dissuade the continued march, and a fishy and fragrant smell suddenly spread, gradually enveloping the entire Lordaeron royal city.