Chapter 149: Nighttown's Dilemma
Althea's face was filled with sadness and worry, an expression that could not be concealed and was naturally expressed.
In fact, the entire town of Night was lifeless.
The faces of the residents who live here are not so good-looking, many are expressionless, many are insensitive, and this once glorious and lively town is now not laughing at all.
Within a few years, Nightshade had lost at least half of its population.
At one time, the prosperity here was no less than that of Shining Gold Town, and the population once exceeded the 10,000 mark. But now, there are less than 4,000 people in the entire town, most of them humans, and there are also more than 500 alien races, that is, elves, half-elves, and dwarves.
"Nighttown is full of dangers, werewolves, undead and ogres, like three mountains, weigh on the people of Nighttown, and we are overwhelmed. Terror, the plague, the danger, the pain and the torment drove away many of the townspeople, leaving behind either brave warriors or old men, women and children who could not get out. Althea led Sean and them to the council chamber.
On the way, a Night's Watch soldier came running up to him, with a sad face, reporting something to Althea.
"What's going on?" Sean asked.
He saw that Althea's face was very bad.
"Someone is missing again, it's two children. This is not the first time, the townspeople are angry at first, then helpless, and now numb. We can't stop this, damn ogres, damn werewolves, damn undead! Althea gritted her teeth.
After taking Shaun and the others to the council chamber, Althea sent a report to the mayor, Duke Elo Eberlock, and said apologetically, "I have to deal with the disappearance of the child." I knew I wouldn't be able to get it back, but I had to give it a try...... What if? That's two lives, two young children! Wait a minute, my father will summon you shortly. ”
After saying this, Althea left.
Sean knew that Althea was in charge of leading the Night's Watch troops, and that she had to decide everything about security here, and she was actually very busy.
Sean and they didn't wait too long, and soon someone invited them in.
Walking into the council hall, Sean saw a man of nearly fifty years old, dressed in civilian clothes, standing in front of the command platform, with a gentle face, without the grandeur and arrogance of a duke and nobleman.
He was a gentle and kind old man and a firm and courageous pastor.
It was he who single-handedly established the Night's Watch to protect Nighttown. But now, he clearly felt powerless. On the one hand, he is old, on the other hand, there is no new blood to join the night watchman troops, and the departure of every soldier is an irreparable loss, while the enemy is growing more and more.
There was nothing he could do about it.
"Welcome, emissary from Stormwind. I'm Elo Eberlock, Lord of Nighttown. Duke Eberlock introduced himself.
"Hello, I'm Shaun, the mayor of Gold Coast, this is Varela, a friend of His Majesty the King, these two are my followers Olivia and Vanessa, and this is Prince Anduin." Sean introduced.
"Anduin? Little Anduin, you've grown so big, I'm so dizzy that I don't even recognize it. How could His Majesty have brought you to this forest of sorrows? Has His Majesty decided to send troops to help us? Duke Eberlock stroked Anduin's little head, kindly and kindly, and a little excited.
Anduin raised his head, and a childish voice sounded: "Duke Eberlock, I'm sorry, Stormwind didn't send troops. The ancient seals have been loosened, an evil force is awakening, and the Father needs your help and the Night's Watch, we ...... I'm here to ask for help. ”
Duke Eberlock's face showed disappointment, and he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty...... Is it time to abandon Night Town, abandon the Twilight Forest? Ancient seals? The power of evil? Hehe. We can't even protect Nightshade, so how can we help Stormwind? I have a weak heart. Little Anduin, stay here for one night and leave, it's not safe to be infested with the undead...... Two more children have just gone missing. ”
Duke Eberlock waved his hand and sighed, "Two good boys. ”
Anduin was about to say something, but Sean shook his head at him, and the group left the council room.
Nighttown used to be a large town with several inns. But now, there are no outsiders coming to Night Town, and only one inn is still open in the huge Night Town.
Blood Raven Inn.
The inn is run by a dwarf named Orina Golden Fang. The Golden Tooth family is good at winemaking, and Orina himself is an excellent winemaker.
There were quite a few people in the inn, most of them townspeople who had paid for drunkenness. Anyway, no matter how much savings you have, you can't spend it, it's better to be drunk and dream. Others are outsiders, those who are daring adventurers, each with its own purpose, dwarves, elves, half-elves, and humans.
Accompanied by a night watchman, Shaun and the others checked into the Blood Raven Inn.
In Sean's room, five people gathered to discuss countermeasures.
Valera said: "Duke Eberlock obviously will not send troops, even if it is Varian's order, he will not obey it. There's no point in us waiting here, I think we'll leave early tomorrow morning. ”
Anduin said, "But my father needs the help of the Night's Watch!" ”
Valera shook her head, "We thought the Night's Watch was a formidable force. But now it seems that the Night's Watch forces are not able to protect themselves. The environment here is so bad that if the Night's Watch troops must be transferred, Nighttown will be finished. Moreover, the alliance and the Horde joined forces against the Angela Empire, and there was no shortage of such a force. ”
Sean shook his head and said, "No, the Night's Watch forces have always been strong, but they have faced too many enemies and are too strong. The Wawang needs every force that can be gathered, and every force has the potential to affect the outcome of the battle. We have to fight for it. ”
Valera frowned, "However, Duke Eberlock will never obey his fate. ”
Sean thought for a moment, then nodded, "It's true that Duke Eberlock won't be obedient for the time being, but that's because he needs the Night's Watch troops to defend Nighttown. If we can address the threat to Nighttown, then Duke Eberlock will be in for it. ”
Valera denied, "The Twilight Forest is full of undead, ogres, and werewolves, how can we fix this?" Is it possible to send troops to encircle and suppress first? Stormwind doesn't have that many troops. And no matter how many troops there are, it will be difficult to solve the dilemma here. ”
Sean rubbed his temples and affirmed, "You're right, Valella." But I would say, maybe I have a way. Valera, you are a brilliant stalker, and I would like to ask you to help me find someone, a necromancer who has been hiding in the Twilight Forest for many years. As long as you find him, many things will be much easier, at least the problem of the undead...... It will be solved. ”