War of the Ancients 18

We returned to the Temple of the Moon God, still Hyderney's room, where she was dressing at the moment...

Maybe we should have a different location, after all, this is the area of her private space, especially when we come when she is removing her archbishop's decoration on her modest dressing table and returning to her original appearance, a thin Night Elf woman.

Generally speaking, older women will be very old before putting on makeup, but to my surprise she seems to be an exception, after she has removed the archbishop's more complicated coat, she still looks the same as before, so dignified, but under the dignity there is not the usual majesty, but like a very weak looking Night Elf woman. It's like Mavi of our time.

This kind of thinness does not mean that they are weak, but it is another kind of strength, the kind of strength that is not reflected in the appearance, and perhaps more deadly to the enemy, this situation is somewhat different from Gianna's current thinness that cannot be concealed and exudes powerful magical power, because in front of this unadorned Night Elf Archbishop in front of you, you can't feel any essential difference between her and ordinary Night Elf women.

But when it comes to the essential differences, after having a heart-to-heart with Mavi, I also understand that they are essentially no different from civilians, but more duties and responsibilities have allowed them to hone into what they are. And the loneliness they endure in this way is indeed contrary to their essence, because if it weren't for some tempering, maybe they would also be just ordinary Night Elf civilians, but after some things, especially in front of their current position and identity, they must become a strong existence in the eyes of the world, which is not only to show majesty, but also to make them safe. And this kind of disguise may only be in front of their most trusted partner, they will really remove the disguise and return to themselves, because they think that you are the greatest sense of security...

Yes, that's what I know about Mavi and some of the speculation that was imposed on Heldeney. I really don't know if they're the same. If so, the mental pressure on Na Mavi's disguise is really insignificant compared to his, which means that she has to bear more psychological pressure. And if not, it may really mean that she is indeed a transcendent mortal existence.

But as we look at it, I think the answer may be the former, which is the same as Mavi. Because she seems to be immersed in a kind of girlish contemplative thinking, this may be the weakest side of her buried in her heart, even her real side, maybe the identity of the archbishop can only allow her to return to herself at this time, and when she puts on her own decorations, she is a new worldly identity.

Gianna also thinks the same way. The two of us looked at each other, understood each other's thoughts, and after nodding their heads, Gianna tried to use the power of magic to peek into her mind.

However, at this time, the situation changed drastically, when Gianna tried to recite some spells, the overflowing magic power instantly returned to Gianna's body, as if it was a reaction to Gianna's own power, and the sudden situation made Gianna instantly faint and unconscious, without any consciousness.

Although I hugged her before she fell to the ground, it didn't do anything for Gianna at all, and Gianna's state made me feel horrible, as I felt as if I was back to the feeling of her being out of body just now, because the will that controlled me was completely gone again.

This sudden situation made Hairney notice us, and she quickly prepared to attack, but she was very puzzled to see such a situation, and it seemed that she did not know what had just happened. Especially when I questioned her, she seemed very innocent.

"Did you do something to Gianna?!"

I pulled out my weapon against the archbishop, and this made her hurry to explain, and retracted the fighting state, yes, although I knew that I couldn't beat him with my strength, but she didn't have the idea of fighting, especially after she saw the emergency patient, she instinctively wanted to treat him.

"Why are you asking? Or did I misunderstand you, and you don't want anything to happen to her, do you, so you'd better let me take a look. "Helderney was very polite and tried to explain my misunderstanding of her, or to try to understand what I meant, and it was then that I realized that she had not done anything, probably for some other reason, and for now, if anyone could save Gianna, it would be only Hyrdney, who must have been very good as the first archbishop, so I had better listen to her advice and apologize to her for Gianna's situation.

"Then please see what is wrong with Gianna," I begged, but before I could finish she had already come to me and took Gianna and placed her on her bed.

A cursory glance at Gianna's condition had revealed something that had surprised her, but to confirm something, she had taken a closer look at Gianna's condition, and tried to probe her in a way peculiar to their priestesses. Including insight into Gianna's thoughts, yes, that means she must have known what we did, and what Gianna wanted to do to her at the end, and of course there might be more thoughts about Hilderney for Gianna.

Galdenier didn't do anything out of the ordinary all the time, though, she just went to check on Gianna and perform some simple luna powers, and I couldn't see what she had done and if she could heal her. In this regard, I also hope that she will really find a way to treat her, and not let some factors interfere with her determination to heal Gianna, even if it costs me anything.

After a long time, Heldney stopped, and then questioned me, and it was clear that our actions had offended her, but these offences were not what I thought, but something else:

"You have gone to the Well of Eternity again, trying to gain its power. ”

Heldney questioned me solemnly, and although I didn't want to admit it, I still told Gianna the truth because of Gianna's body...

"We went there and got some strength...", I explained in some detail what happened in the Well of Eternity, and it was clear that she continued to be criticized this time.

"Maybe it's not just some powers, but now she has magical powers as powerful as Azhara. Although she is extremely gifted, these powers are not at all able to withstand for a while!" She reprimanded me so harshly, and before I could refute it, she continued to wake me up to another question, a strange multiple-choice question, and even her voice in questioning changed, changing an alternative calm: "Now that something like this has happened, I want to ask you, do you want a strong wife, or do you want a wife who is strong but not your wife?" King Alsace. ”

"What do you mean by that?" and with such a calm and deliberate tone in her voice, I recognized that things might turn out beyond my imagination.

"I warned you last time that if you gain more power than herself, you might change her mind! You should know that the Well of Eternity itself is a powerful energy body, or a kind of magical energy transformation energy that transforms the void energy into a magic transformation energy that nourishes Azeroth, but this powerful energy body has also formed some of its own strange wills with the accumulation of time and changes, this will may be infected by the demons you said now, but even if the power of some primordial Eternal Wells is not infected, there is great uncertainty in their own restless will, just like us mortals, even in a peaceful and peaceful environment, there may still be a variety of personalities, and this different personality may be radical, may be comfortable, and even fickleIt is possible that these natures are not infected by demons or not. Accepting uncontrollable wills is a dangerous act for her soul, and there are such souls entrenched in her body vying for control of her body. ”

Her words woke me up in my dream, and I thought of some of my past, such as my sister and Egwene's affairs, and so on, which really made me realize how reckless my actions were. It was Gianna's idea, but maybe I could have stopped her, maybe I should have thought of it at the time. I sat on the ground in the dark, overwhelmed. Although things have been like this, I still spit out a sentence with a fantasy:

"What the hell will happen, Gianna now?"

"And she is now struggling with her own will, although she will be stronger when she wakes up, but who can guarantee that the final will will or her will? The power of vengeance against those who polluted the Well of Eternity. ”

Regret and annoyance have no practical meaning, the key is what is the remedy now, after all, she gave me a multiple-choice question...

"Of course it's her original will, is there any way to restore her?" I was anxious not to know what to do, maybe I should find a way to give him some blessings, but how much of a blessing could this help, and I was no longer accepted by the Light as a ghost, and I could no longer play a role, so I could only pin my hopes on Haireny, and she must have some way as the first archbishop. "You'll be able to save Gianna. ”

I asked hopefully, but to my surprise, she shook her head...

"To be honest, I'm really surprised that you would make such a choice, and I can't let her will overcome that foreign will. ”

She looked a little crying and laughing, and my original anger burst out at her, after all, she did insult my character:

"Then why did you give me this choice? Do you think I'm ungrateful, power-hungry, don't you know Gianna's place in my heart when you spy on her?"

"But you do allow Gianna and the other wills to merge with each other, and I have seen your time, and there is a powerful mage, Egwen..."

She said this, and did talk about some of my pain, but that wasn't the point, the point was that she seemed to have misread the point, and in a fit of rage, I even grabbed her collar and scolded her!

"I just want a stronger Gianna, but that premise, then she's Gianna. ”

I said a little impatiently, and Hairney didn't answer my question directly, but gave a philosophical point. I don't know why I suddenly let go of her hand while I was doing this. I seem to recognize that she is controlling Gianna, and that I, as Gianna's creator, obviously have to obey the will of my superiors.

"Maybe you should take a look at this Moon Temple, this Moon Temple was here when I established the Moon God Priestess, tens of thousands of years have passed, it was like this at the beginning of its creation, but now every brick, every tile has been replaced I don't know how many times, it is not the original one. Perhaps in your time, this Moon Temple will be destroyed and built in another location, but do you think this Moon Temple is any different from ours? And since this soul has Gianna's will, you should accept it, maybe guide her to become your acceptable will, this may be growth, the changes that have occurred on the road of your growth are themselves a kind of inheritance of you in the past, although there have been changes in personality and all aspects, but you are still you after all. ”

"Maybe you're right, but the Moon Temple is not the same, although from time to time there are different bricks and tiles accepted, updating the original old bricks, but you have to know that after these bricks and tiles are accepted, they become part of the Moon Temple, and these newly accepted bricks and tiles are no different from the previous bricks and tiles, so no matter how many times the bricks and tiles are replaced, the Moon Temple here is the Moon Temple. And the Moon Temple of our time is destroyed when it falls, the newly established Moon Temple is the new Moon Temple is new, the master has changed, the generation has changed from generation to generation, it is by no means the same Moon Temple as here, she has just inherited the will here, just like Tyrande took over your will, but you are gone, you can no longer feel it... The change of the soul, the change of the character is the change, maybe it is a kind of inheritance for the Luna God Sect, but it is a change for oneself. Irreplaceable change. ”

My words had silenced her for a long time, perhaps she had failed her first theory, but of course she could feel more than that, there were others, not as good as some things, some of the things that Elune had hinted at what might happen to her today.

"Maybe I'm wrong about you, you're not a careerist who simply covets power, and it seems that her memory is correct. She said that although I don't want to theorize on this topic, I think I still need to refute it if she belittles me like this.

"In the memories of Gianna you peeped at, you should know that I am not that kind of person. ”

"Quite simply, you've been using Gianna, Mavi and Sylvanas, and even that kindred named Marlan, and you're actually getting them while also controlling more resources in the simplest way possible. But people can always change, especially after losing their lives... Perhaps the body of the dead will make you cherish your lover more. ”

I was reluctant to hear her say that about me, but now it was not the time for me to argue with her, and though the brief argument made me seem to forget about Gianna, I was back to the subject now, and I begged her to do something about it again.

"Thank you for your subjective assessment, but I want Gianna to regain her own will. You'll be able to help her, won't you? ”

"I'm sorry, you have to accept a reality, maybe Gianna is very strong, but these forces are insignificant in the face of the power of the Well of Eternity, her will will be swallowed and fused by the will of the Well of Eternity, but as a new will, her feelings for you will still exist, and in terms of her situation, she also needs your support. ”

Helderney reassured me by saying this, but of course I could not accept such a statement, and I thought that there must be something that could be done, or something that she had not considered, and to this nervousness regained possession of my will, and I thought that she must have done something, because I felt in her argument with me that she did have something to do, otherwise I would not have been so relieved.

"Impossible! You lie! Gianna was not affected by other wills when she first gained this power, so why was she affected this time?"

Because it is gradual, Gianna can bear within the limits of her own acceptance, and if she exceeds this tolerance, this will replace her as the embodiment of the will. Perhaps this will did not occupy her body, or perhaps it was because it did not completely take away the ability of the Lord's will and chose to endure, because it could realize that you would continue to go to the Well of Eternity to ask for power, and it was also waiting for an opportunity, and now it was waiting, and this will was not only Gianna, even if I was in front of it, it was insignificant, I couldn't help you at all, but I could help you to communicate with Gianna's own will, that is, my will entered Gianna's body, maybe she had something else to say to you。 ”

"It's the kind of mind that enters into the body, the soul communicates? It's good, but I don't want to avoid you. ”

"There's no need, for Gianna's sake you won't do anything to me, I'll only communicate with Gianna at a shallow level, after all, what a new Gianna will look like, I really don't know, I hope you can get a good result." ”

Hyderney tried as she spoke, and she continued to interpret Gianna in depth, in a way that is somewhat similar to some of our paladins' behavior, as if we were going to force some people to tell the truth, infuse a person with energy, and make them avoid the power of the Holy Light, but these soft moonlights are indeed much softer than the Holy Light, and they are easy to accept. But the difference is that the Holy Light only needs the person concerned to inject energy, and this needs the priestess to feel it with her heart, of course, Hairney is more thorough, in addition to this means, she also needs such a deep means as out-of-body souls, so she grabbed Gianna's hand tightly, and soon had no soul like Gianna.

I knew Heldney did her best, but I didn't know that she was actually doing it herself, because she had received some revelations from Elune in the past, and those revelations were that today she needed to use her soul to explore the heart of a mortal who resembled the Night Elves' powerful coma, and to feel her will in this way. And, as she had predicted, she did.

However, this discovery made his face quickly tense, and she suddenly let go of Gianna's hand, looking at her presence in disbelief. And although I don't know what happened, Gianna's face changed, but when Heldney and Gianna's hands were separated just now, Gianna suddenly became very calm, and I seemed to feel as if Gianna, who was controlling me, had returned, and some changes had indeed occurred, and the moment Gelderney let go of Gianna's hand, everything seemed to freeze again, and that will was gone, but it was obviously recovering, and maybe it would soon wake up.

"What's wrong?"

"How is this possible, how can it be her, or who?"

"Who?"

I asked seriously, but she still didn't know how to answer my question, and of course she didn't want to answer my question, because it involved a deep question, because although she was familiar, she never showed up. And as for the reason for the current appearance, Heldeni can only think of one possibility:

"Did she decide to use Gianna's body to make up for this mistake? ”

"Who?" I asked again and again, but just as I was about to use a harsher means to get her to answer me, I quickly felt her presence, an unusually powerful presence regaining control of my soul, and I somewhat understood what she was worried about in the face of such a powerful soul. What kind of will would be a will that would make even the archbishop nervous...

On the other side, Luo Ning and his party were invited to go to Crow Castle together. On the way, Malfurion, in order to better carry Brooks, who was not accepted by other Nightblade Panthers, chose to continue to become a Nightblade Leopard carrying orcs. As for Ronin, as a lone mage, for his own safety, he still declined the suggestion to ride the other Nightblade Leopards, so they and the group headed towards Raven Castle with these soldiers.

Compared to other Night Elves who have been angry with the High Elves, Lord Rafincrest thinks that this matter may not be so simple, he is familiar with Harvis, although he is a political enemy with himself, but he knows this person, and he also understands the ability of this High Elf, although he has ambitions, but he does not have the ability to control the entire High Elf rebel against the Empress, and among the High Elves there is also Darth Rema, he, the loyal minister, controls half of the power of the High Elves, and it is impossible for him to rebel with that careerist, and the most important thing is strength, and these main ministers know that the real strength of the Empress is very terrifying, and very wise, but also very far-sighted, although Harvey is also a very powerful wizard, but his strength is not comparable to him at all, so Harvey is impossible to obey. So the only possibility that Lord Lafenkres could think of was that the Burning Legion was so powerful that it could control Harvey in another world, allowing him to imprison the Empress, and if they really had that kind of strength, then the enemies they faced would still make Rafenkres very worried. Therefore, it is even more necessary to ask Luo Ning and his party about those demons.

Of course, Ronin and his party are also very cautious, after all, he doesn't know very well whether they are friends or spies sent by the enemy. But in any case, you have to learn more information through them, of course, it is best to do it in private, after all, some information is better not to be public. It was precisely because of the rapid urgency that he barely communicated with Luo Ning and his party along the way.

When they arrived at this place after a long day's journey, the majestic castle, which could be seen even from a great distance, from the time this castle entered Ronin's field of vision, he had been watching this place almost all the time, the city was as its name suggested, a huge statue of a raven towering over the spire of the castle, and the other outer walls and some other outer cities for this place reminded him of the city of Lordaeron, a huge fortress rising flat on a plain. Although the area of this fortress is much smaller than that of Lordaeron City, the height and majesty of the castle are far superior to that of Lordaeron, and even comparable to the natural fortress Northern Fortress, especially the pitch-black color, and the characteristic crow seems to have an inexplicable gloomy, of course, this is the feeling of the enemy.

After thinking of this, Ronin's original awe gradually disappeared a lot, because he thought of the ending of the two fortresses, one of which was like a papier-mΓ’chΓ©, destroyed by Akmund without much effort, and the result of that time actually buried Lordaeron's absolute power. The other one was because it consumed too much of our manpower and material resources at that time, and it became an image fortress that had to be defended in the face of the attack of the tribe, although it almost counterattacked a large number of tribes in that battle, but because of the sneak attack from behind the elite of the tribe, it was almost wiped out. If it weren't for Berva's support, the army might have been wiped out. So this majesty made Luo Ning feel a little disdainful, because he was worried about whether this fortress would also become such an existence. Of course, this disdain also included Brooks, because he also thought of the Northern Fortress. The place that was conquered by the Horde, and there are obviously not many high-level places here...

Many refugees have already arrived here, and many more are on their way, many of them are Night Elf residents near the capital, and some other regions have taken refuge here, but compared to them, Rafincrest is more concerned about the tired Night Elf scouts and herald messengers who have escaped from the capital. Without waiting to talk to Luo Ning and the others, he immediately went to the post station where they were placed to ask about the relevant information, and he did it alone, he didn't want anyone to disturb him, including his cronies and Luo Ning and the others. Instead, he walked a few steps before arranging for everyone, including Luo Ning, to go to his own meeting hall to wait for him first.

In the council room, the three of them were settled, the so-called settlement is to sit on a seat in a corner, and the biggest feature of this table is that there is no one to serve, after all, compared to other night elves, even if they sweat all the way, there is no smell, the difference is that the three of them are like beggars. Yes, although Malfurion, as a Night Elf, his violet skin can also help him get rid of the smell of sweat, but he has just turned into a Nightblade Panther and has just finished a long run, and he can't get rid of the smell of a beast. Because of this, coupled with their strange status, the attendants did not provide them with any food or water.

The other Night Elves were seated in their respective seats, and while everyone was pretty much on the spot, it was clear that no one was trying to get close to them. Including Illidan, this Malfurion's twin brother, although he still wanted to avenge his brother yesterday, but now he doesn't want to have too much to do with him at this time, even if he saw the magic ability of that mage Luo Ning, he really wanted to learn two tricks from him, and he didn't let him get close to his brother's group.

In this way, the three tired people watched the others eat their food in this corner, just like they watched the children of rich families eat delicious food in the corner of the poor in the past. Blox's annoyance at this situation was a bit annoyed, after all, it meant to insult him, but Malfurion and Ronin stopped him, after all, they had already come here and gained the trust of the Great Lord, which was already rare. In order to comfort the orcs, Ronin even used magic to make some bread and food to provide to Brooks, and although Brooks was very arrogant, the protest of his stomach still made him accept Ronin's food. But it was this action that brought them back into the spotlight when it came to eating, because he made food, a magic that is a huge problem in the wizarding world these days, but it seemed natural to the red-haired human mage. But even so, no one was willing to ask him for advice, not including Illidan, who was even more eager to learn the magic.

Surprisingly, however, it wasn't a mage who approached them first, and it wasn't because of Ronin's magic that they had gone because of their superior magic, but because they felt that they were treating their guests unfairly. And for his approach, Malfurion and the others were also very vigilant, after all, more than ten days ago, Brocks and him were still enemies, and he didn't care about sitting in their corner seats. Although this behavior made the vice-lord Stareye very disgusted.

"Hello, let me introduce you, I'm a lieutenant in the Black Forest, Ravenburg, and I'm sorry for my faux pas. Then a few attendants handed over some delicious meals, but for these foods, Luo Ning and the three obviously did not have the idea of eating them, and were obviously skeptical of their attitude. After tasting the food one by one in the Black Forest, they ate and ate.

"Hello, Lord Black Forest, thank you for your hospitality, but your behavior might make you look unsociable. ”

Luo Ning ate the food and reminded kindly:

"Maybe when you prove that you are our friends, everything will change. ”

"That's right, I think I'll prove it soon..."

Ronin's appearance of packing tickets, and this appearance made the Black Forest look a little sad. Apparently he knew the meaning of the phrase, and that was...

"In other words, we will have a fierce war next, and there will be a great turmoil in our Night Elf clan?"

The Black Forest's words made him stop chewing on food, but soon Ronin and Blox continued, after all, such a war was nothing new to them. Of course, it is this calm attitude that makes the Black Forest very curious.

"Perhaps. ”

"And as you said, these Cerberus are really just insignificant things to them?" said the Black Forest as he looked at his armor, yes, this armor had been broken many times, repaired many times, but this time the armor was corroded by the blood of the Cerberus, making it almost impossible to recover. As for the meaning of the Black Forest, Brooks, who did not understand it, said it directly.

"Of course, there is nothing more glorious than fighting the Burning Legion, and my blade has long been hungry and thirsty. ”

"Hungry and thirsty?" is a good metaphor, maybe you've been through similar battles, they've invaded your homeland?

"Of course, no one can stand in their way, no oneβ€”" The orc continued, though he drooled a little, but the Black Forest didn't care.

"So what can we do?"

"It's the only way to stop them from entering our world. And for now, there's still plenty of time. They only get in small characters. ”

Ronin judged this, of course, based on some information that Gianna fed back to him. But for the Black Forest, he seems to be sensing something more:

"Our world, are you really creatures of our world?"

"Maybe we're a lot like your world, really like yours. And our world has creatures that are almost the same as yours, and share your beliefs. ”

"They also believe in Aissara?"

The Black Forest said with some jokingness, but in response to this distrustful question, Luo Ning replied to his question very seriously.

"No, they don't believe in the High Elves, they believe in Elune, the moon god, just like you. ”

The Black Forest seems to recognize that this topic may be a little special, and he ignores it and becomes very serious, yes, he has to be absolutely serious in the face of some sensitive content.

"Okay, let's not talk about those Night Elves, what is the purpose of your coming here?!Don't tell me that you are here to assist the world in the fight against the Burning Legion?!" In the face of the Black Forest's questioning, Luo Ning nodded, but did not answer, to which the Black Forest became more serious, "Why?Why are you doing this?!"

"We don't want the Burning Legion to destroy your world, as our world is inextricably linked to yours, though we may not be able to return to ours. But that's what we can do to fight them here. ”

"Then why are you looking for us?"

"The reason is simple, this is the only thing we can do, and only you have the strength to organize against them, and they have threatened your world, your... Queen. ”

The Black Forest was dumbfounded by Ronin's words, he tried to know more about Ronin's whereabouts, but the answer he got was overwhelming, but just as he was about to continue asking, Lord Rafincrest came, he happened to hear this sentence and was very satisfied with Ronin's answer.

"That's right, in order to save our Empress, if you can save our Empress, we will give you a place with us. ”

"We don't want anything, we just want to get ready, the enemy has moved but the people here don't know what they really look like. ”

"That's right, I've also been told that Harvey has unleashed the demons, that they have imprisoned the Empress and are killing the loyal Night Elves, and that we must muster our forces against them, so I want you to tell me more about the demons, you know, we need to understand the demons, and I hope you can train our mages in the short term, and you know that they have lost the favor of the Well of Eternity, and you don't need to use him at all. As she spoke, Darth Lema saw the bread Ronin had made and took a piece. "It's delicious, I think you know more about magic, don't you? ”

"I will, but I would like you to ask the orc Blox more about the characteristics of demon fighting, I know they have had a bit of a holiday with you before, but he is definitely a valiant warrior, a powerful warrior who single-handedly slashes hundreds of demons. ”

"I will, I will. Rafincrest was reluctant, but he agreed with Ronin, knowing that this orc was a very powerful warrior, and that it was important to them. And the orcs are more than willing to do such a thing. However, as a veteran chief, he certainly knew the value of everyone, and he turned to the druid, obviously he had a lot to talk about with him, and that was Cenarius. So in front of everyone, they exchanged some things about Cenarius, although Lafenkres had doubts about the existence of the king of the forest for a long time, but he still felt the need to let him contact the king of the forest and ask him to gather strength to help him, after all, his power is really limited, if those powerful forces of nature join, everything will be much smoother. Of course, the task here has been completed, and Malfurion really has no need to stay here, he thinks that he still has a good way to destroy, that is, to use the state of the soul to reach the palace, and then destroy the portal, to reduce the pressure of the attack here, of course, as for this idea, he did not tell anyone, because he was afraid that his plan would be leaked, including Ronin and Illidan, he did not inform everyone, so he left here under the pretext of summoning the forest forces.

So a simple discussion ended like this, after parting with each other, Ronin telepathically told Gianna that the situation was in place and went to train the mage, and the soldiers of Ravenburg were trained by Brooks to understand the characteristics of various demons, although at the beginning the vicious people were willing to obey, but in the face of Brooks and Ronin's strong skills and combat ability, they were still convinced, and in order to prevent anyone from disturbing them, Lord Rafincrest arranged for Stareye to carry out the task of raising food and relocating refugees, and agreed to three days later, that isThree days later, as Marfurion had agreed, he marched with the army of Cenarius towards Eshara separately.