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"Damn, what the hell are these trolls trying to do?"
In the camp of Arthas, Muradine Copperbeard complained loudly. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
No one responded to the words of the dwarven king of the hills, for all the people in the camp were thinking about it.
Another day was over, and the night in the primeval forest always came earlier, and the coalition forces set up camp in the woods early.
Unlike before, everyone in the camp was in a heavy mood, because it was another day of nothing.
Of course, it wasn't really nothing, the coalition forces did destroy three troll cities, but ......
To everyone's surprise, there were no trolls in these troll cities, they were all empty.
Although the Red Dragon Queen's breath had burned almost everything, Arthas and the others had deduced from subtle traces that the trolls had left long before they arrived.
The sights of the various animal-form gods in the Troll City lying strewn in the troll temples, and the remnants of the dwellings, are sure to have left in a hurry, but also completely.
Not only today, but the coalition army has been in such a situation for three consecutive days, so Arthas convened a military meeting in the evening, and called all the leading figures of the coalition army to his tent to discuss countermeasures.
If it were just one or two troll cities, Arthas wouldn't have taken it so seriously, but with eight troll cities in a row empty in three days, no one would be naΓ―ve enough to think that it was just a coincidence.
"The trolls should be aware that they can't fight us in such a situation, will they start to run away?"
Prince Danas guessed.
"If it's just an escape, the organization shouldn't be so strong...... And there's always going to be some trolls left behind, right? But we didn't find it at all. β
Uther said, shaking her head.
"My companions and I investigated the traces of the trolls after they left...... I guess the direction in which they are moving is certain, which is deeper into the jungle. β
Aurelia Windranger spoke.
"That's right, whether it's running away or whatever, the trolls should only flee to the deepest part of the jungle; Damn, if it weren't for this jungle, these trolls would have been killed by now. β
Varian Ureon exclaimed.
"Deep in the jungle, where is it ...... Where is Zuaman? β
When Arthas heard Varian Urion say this, a flash of inspiration flashed through his mind.
"That's right, Arthas, you mean ......"
Aurelia took out a map of the Wraith Jungle and looked at it for sure.
"Perhaps...... The trolls realized that they couldn't rely on the scattered city to fight us, so they planned to concentrate their forces in Zuaman for a last-ditch stand? β
Alsace spoke his mind.
"This ...... Aren't they worried that Zuaman will also be burned by Her Excellency the Queen? β
Alexandros Mograini asked hesitantly.
"Zuaman is the mecca of trolls, the last sanctuary...... For so many years, no other enemy had ever invaded Zuaman, and nothing was known about it. What is certain, however, is that if Zunaman is no longer safe, then the trolls will perish. β
Aurelia knew a lot about trolls, she muttered.
"In other words, no matter what we do, if we don't capture Zuaman, we're already half the war lost, right?"
Prince Danas said with a frown.
"So to speak."
Aurelia nodded.
"Let's move on tomorrow, and this time, we're going straight to Zu Aman."
Alsace made his own decision.
"Isn't it too risky to go straight to Zuaman? We can't be sure that the trolls have left their cities; Although our army was extremely strong this time, it was not so simple when we were held back under the city of Zuaman and faced with other troll armies from behind. β
The one who did not hesitate to contradict Arthas in this way was, of course, his nominal teacher Uther.
"I know, Mr. Uther, but we don't have much time to go through all the troll cities one by one. On the way to Zuaman, we can check out the nearby troll cities, and if all the trolls there have disappeared, we can also speculate about other troll cities. β
Arthas explained.
"It's doable...... But what about supplies? If we don't build a solid supply line, we may have supply problems when we go deeper into Zuaman! β
Uther again raised the problems facing the coalition forces.
In the deep jungle, it is not easy for convoys and horses to walk, and although the Kingdom of Lordaeron has prepared abundant logistics for this war, how to transport them into the jungle is a difficult problem to solve.
As the coalition forces move deeper and deeper into the forests of the Wraith Lands, the problem will become more and more serious by the day.
"That's where we can help. Once we're settled, my companions and I can set up a giant magic circle through which we can transport supplies hoarded near Stratholme. β
"Of course, this is a big drain on mana, and if Arthas decides to carry out this plan, I'm afraid we mages won't be able to help you in the next battle."
Master Khadgar said to Arthas.
"Then we'll solve the problem of supplies...... Very well, Mr. Khadgar, then I will trouble you and your companions. Paul, do we have enough supplies left to get to Zuaman? β
Arthas thanked Master Khadgar before asking his lieutenant.
"It's a little reluctant, but according to the route on the map, if it's not too much of an obstacle, there should be no problem."
Paul wasn't entirely sure, he had to make his own judgment.
"Enough, then it's decided. Since we can't figure out what these trolls are doing, let's go straight to their lair! β
Arthas nodded, making his final decision.
"Seconded."
Prince Danas frowned and thought about it for a while, but he really couldn't think of a better way, so he agreed to Arthas's decision, which seemed a bit "risky".
"Since there is no way to weaken the strength of the trolls step by step according to the previous plan, it is also the best way to choose to fight them now that our morale and physical strength are at the peak."
Uther pondered for a moment, comparing several possible options, and agreed to Arthas's suggestion.