My specific plan was to have Ronin and Gianna put this thing next to Arugao first, and then he would lead the werewolves to besiege the main city of Gilneth after he received the order, and after a few of us appeared there in griffons, the two of them would attack Arugao,

I gave Gianna and Ronin the plan, and left them alone, and I and the griffon's troops went east to the border between them and Fort Riptide and crossed to Gilneth as planned. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

It is true that it will take a long time, and it will be difficult to ensure that the road will not be discovered, but there is no other way but to hope that they will fight an internal war, and that they will not have time to take care of some unnecessary border to allow us to pass through, otherwise we will have to fight the border army of Gilneth first. If it doesn't go well, they will even cancel their own side of the plan, leaving Gilneth alone to face the werewolves without Arugao, so that no matter what they win or lose, the plan to take Gilneth immediately may not be realized.

I thought that the Red Dragons might be easier to do here, as they were able to pass through the clouds, and that height would be beyond their vision, but the reality was only with the griffins, and I seemed to have overlooked the fact that most of the Lordaerons weren't very good at riding these ascending beasts. Especially those Luo Ning's apprentices, most of them came from poor backgrounds and didn't learn how to control these creatures at all.

When I saw an angry griffin knock an apprentice to the ground, it might have been worse than I had imagined, and its actions had also led the other griffons to behave like dwarves with stubbornness and a sense of community, and perhaps if this had not been properly resolved, their plans would have to be cancelled now... My eyebrows furrowed, but just then a man stepped forward.

"You can't do that. Marlan hurriedly stopped the mage apprentice who tried to use magic to teach the griffin who threw him, and after stroking the griffin with the right hand of the Holy Light, they felt something, and instantly became quiet, and showed great intimacy to it, and even the griffin actually rubbed Marlan obediently like a **, and at the same time, the other members of the same kind stopped chirping, and the situation was controlled.

I looked a little fascinated, yes, her behavior was indeed a bit free-spirited, and cute, so much so that I suspected that her age was really a Silver Hand veteran who had already fought in the Orc War, but I soon stopped doubting this, because there was a person who looked much younger than her, and the actual age was probably several times her age.

I quickly retracted my reverie, but it certainly wouldn't have been able to hide Sylvanas from my side, but she didn't seem to care about it, or she had something more important in mind.

"It's been a long time since I've seen the Light calm," Sylvanas was pleased with the scene, but she seemed to remember something..."Arthas, how come I haven't seen you use the Light like this. ”

"I've done a lot before, but now I'm... I haven't had a chance to use it. "I said, yes, now that I think about it, I used it myself when I was an apprentice, and I used it myself when I was Varian and Itreig, and after that, with the exception of a few healings, almost always used the Light in combat, so much so that I almost forgot that the Light had such abilities... But that's not the point, as long as it's settled, I thought, but I see in my heart that I seem to be ignoring something... , and that may be more than just that ability. "I'm going to use it in the future,"

"After this war?"

"Hopefully, but that's for later. "I wasn't saying anything to Sylvanas, but turned to everyone and myself. "Get ready to go!"

As everyone kicked their mounts, our team was ready to go. On the way, especially after seeing what had just happened to me and the conversation Sylvanas had with me, my gut told me that the plan seemed to be overlooking. I didn't discuss this concern with her, but because I firmly believed that the plan would be seamless, because I didn't think there was much to lose if it failed.

For example, I asked Gianna and Ronin to pay attention to their own situation, if they feel that they don't have a chance, then give up this plan, and then confront the werewolves head-on according to the original plan, anyway, compared to before the plan started, they also have to face werewolves; 。

I pondered the question again, but I was still worried about what I had overlooked, but in my subconscious, I couldn't see the slightest change in me on the outside, and I knew that I too had to be firm in front of everyone, and in front of my fellow soldiers who revered me and cared for me.

As we walked, after daylight, we crossed the eastern border of Gilneth and came to an empty camp, yes, which I had tried to avoid at first, but when Sylvanas decided that there was no one stationed there, I decided to spend the night here. At her suggestion, I also noticed a fire in the direction of King Gilneth, which seemed to indicate that there was civil strife within them, and Arugao had heeded the Scale's message and had started a war against his king.

I can't help but feel a little relieved when I see this. And for us now, as long as we have a good rest and replenish our strength, we can go to the main city of Gilneth to see if the gray sideburns are still alive, of course, as for the final decision, it can be seen according to the situation at that time....

The Gilneth soldiers we landed at the camp had been moved suddenly, so the facilities were all well equipped and the granaries had enough food to supply us, and although we had brought emergency food on the way, there was no reason why we should not have some of the food they had here compared to the ones that were ready.

The reserves here are not very large, just enough for us commandos to eat for a day, I don't know that there is only such a small amount of food in such a border garrison, which also shows that their food is really not much. If the army is like this, then the civilians are no better.

I thought that my heart did not feel sorry for what had happened to the people of Gilneth because of this situation, and if Uther had known that I had thought so, I would have rebuked me for forgetting the fraternity of the Paladin, and had become a war maniac, and would have even called me a madman, but in reality he was not here, and even so, she would certainly not know what I thought.

That's right, I'm just thinking about the enemy's strategy, and glad that it won't be long before the whole of Gilneth can be dragged down, so that he can get the sideburns and take the initiative to compromise, or force him to launch another desperate attack on our borders, and then exhaust our defenses, after which we will be able to take the whole of Gilneys.

I couldn't help but smile at the thought of this, because it would be a sign that even if my plan failed this time, I would have won the battle, after all, we had enough reserves to get past this autumn, and when Kul Tiras's help arrived, Gilneth would probably have even more difficulty holding on to us by that time. Gilneth would be defeated.

Because of the abundance of food, our griffon mounts can also fill their stomachs without going out, and they can eat the raw food directly, not because we have to cook the food. Maybe we shouldn't have done that, but we thought that there wouldn't be any Gilneth soldiers coming back, so we decided to spend the night comfortably.

But at this time, the bonfire still attracted others. A lot of people poured into the camp, and I think they thought at first they would think that we would be the reinforcements from Fort Riptide who were going to feel the chill on their lips, but when they saw that we were Lordaeron, they immediately became vigilant again, but it was only the food and some of the Silver Hand symbols that didn't make them choose to leave immediately. Instead, they chose to wait for the situation on the outskirts of the camp.

Yes, their presence in this way also alarms us, after all, no one can guarantee that they are only civilians, or that they will not start riots for food.

Some of us who have raised arms have already figured out what to do in such a situation, and may be hesitant to look at me for fear of some of our other loving silver hands.

"What are we going to do?"

Sylvanas asked solemnly, apparently aware of the consequences of a civil revolt, but as an elf she didn't think she had much of a say, or she knew I would have thoughts like hers... So I was consulted.

"Your Highness, we should give them all the food!" Yes, I was thinking the same as Sylvanas, but before I could speak, Marlan gave me the order for me. They didn't even wait for my permission to order the Silver Hands to do so, and the others saw that I had no objection and didn't stop them, though they were just as reluctant on the outside as I was on the inside...

"General Marlan, do we still need to eat emergency food in a place like this?"

Sylvanas, who didn't believe much in the teachings of the Light, and was blunt, retorted to her, yes, even a fool knew that he couldn't allocate resources to the enemy's people, especially when dealing with special tasks like this.

"We are the hands of silver, and we must protect the vulnerable. In the face of Sylvanas's opposition, Marlan was unimpressed, and was convinced that I would not object to such a move. I won't show it in words, but how can Sylvanas tolerate it so easily.

"Weak people, don't werewolves seem weak in front of the Alliance, so when you see them, will they also recite your teachings of the Light?"

"Of course, it was my ideal to be shrouded in horse leather on the battlefield. Marlan said with her hands together, maybe she saw that I also had reluctant thoughts, so she changed to a very realistic statement..."They are human beings like us, even if we throw away the Paladin Doctrine, sooner or later we will be assigned to our alliance, so we can't lose the hearts of the people here now." Isn't it?"

She turned to me as she spoke, and I couldn't refuse, especially in the Silver Hand, who was far more senior than me, and she could even tell Uther about it... Thinking of this, I stopped insisting on my inner opinion.

"Well, we can give them food..."

As soon as the order was issued, no one refused the influx of nearby Gilneth villagers, and everyone distributed to them the food in the warehouse, even in the pot, to cook the food to them. Looking at such a scene, my heart is also a little reluctant... After all, I have nothing to say about the food I want to give to the refugees, but this is a refugee who wants to go hungry to the enemy, and it really makes me unwilling.

Only by thinking about their ability to integrate into us in Lordaeron in the future can I be more acceptable, but such a scene is a different mood for Sylvanas at the moment, and she is only standing in a beautiful place at the moment.

"Arthas, I didn't expect you to agree to let the villagers in, what if there was a riot among them, and food, if we were going to consume our emergency food here, what if we had any other emergency. "I walked in with Thassarian and Melwin behind me, and gave me a roll of the eyes, to which they wisely chose to step back and watch my play not far away.

"Perhaps, but we didn't have the food we had planned," I said to her, looking around to make sure there was no one else, "and it would be nice to have a place to sleep peacefully." ”

"But our whereabouts have been discovered by Gilneys, and if the werewolves don't carry out a coup d'état, and the Gilnesian army here is only temporarily transferred for other things, then we are very dangerous here. ”

"You know, it's impossible, and there's no one left...."I also said a little sternly, but seeing that she was still angry, my voice dropped again in an instant, "So someone has to keep vigil..."

"Of course, but I'd rather these Gilneys people leave as soon as they get their things, rather than hang around here. ”

"Yes, I'll let them get their food and get out of here, but as for us being discovered, there's nothing we can do but hope they won't tell us about our whereabouts, but I wonder how some villagers who don't even have food can afford to do something like that again. ”

"Perhaps, but be careful. "Sylvanas no longer argues with me about this, perhaps she knows she can't change a Silver Hand's decision about 'faith'. "I wish she could shroud us in horse-leather..."

"Sylvanas, how can you curse her, even if she is at odds with you in her words, you don't think so. ”

"No, I don't think so, I just think that her methods, if she wants to do what she thinks is right, then sometimes, then they won't necessarily follow your orders. ”

"Hmm... It's not just her, it's almost all of the Silver Hands. "I thought about it, and yes, if I had implemented some extreme policies, maybe they would have rebelled against me, and I couldn't help but shake my head at the thought of this. However, it is not a big problem that I will not implement such a policy. "If they are fighting for justice, there is nothing to refute. ”

"But if she is like this on the battlefield, sympathizing with the enemy, then how can she get it. ”

"How is it possible, she participated in the war with the orcs, have you forgotten?"

"That's against orcs, but it's not the same if it's against humans in Gilneis. ”

"We're dealing with werewolves, how do we have anything to do with the Gilnesians. ”

"But according to our original plan, if the werewolves become berserk, and we choose to flee, do you think she will abandon the Gilneys and leave with us? ”

"Yes, your concerns are not unfounded... Originally, I only let them come because of their healing powers..."I couldn't help but sweat when I heard this, and I knew that if things really went as Sylvanas feared, then I might lose a generation of silver hands this time. "And what do you have to do?"

"You should learn from Tulayan. ”

"Him?"

"Just like with Uther and them in the war with the orcs, Tulayan was also troubled by the strong faith of his colleagues, according to his sister at the time. ”

"I understand, and I do ignore it. I regretted it a little, and it seemed that I had overlooked some eyebrows, but since Sylvanas knew this, I couldn't help but wonder. "If you know this, why are you just reminding me now?

"Arthas, soldiers and generals have to obey orders, and it is very dangerous for them to act on their own if they can't do this, but rely on their subjective consciousness, and this is true of most of your silver hands, so..."

Sylvanas was a little hesitant at this, but I seemed to understand something.

"So you want to use this time to find out, how many juniors of the silver hand are loyal to the interests of the country or loyal to the faith?"

"Yes... But rest assured, I've told Gianna and Ronin that they will make peace with us, whether or not they succeed in their assassination of Arugao, and then let their spells take away the pious who remain here. ”

"Well, that's good..."I'm a little satisfied with her arrangement, but as for other things, I have to start working on them, that is, for the cultivation of the Silver Hand, let them realize what is most important... Of course, I'm sure some of them can do it now, like Renault, who questioned his father from the bottom of his heart, and the silver hands around him who were close to him... But as for the others, I'm really hard to say.

“... I don't know how many of them need to be taken away in this way, and I don't know if Gianna and Ronin are capable of doing it. ”

I had just thought a little too far ahead, and it made me only notice the last words Sylvanas had just spoken, and I came back to my senses and thought of something from her hint, and that was the trigger for the formation of the Scarlet Crusade, and that was that the paladins had been hit so hard.

"Under Tulayan's leadership, the war with the orcs did not lose a few silver hands, if a few juniors were sacrificed this time, I don't know if they would continue to uphold their ideals like this, and whether they would become fanatical. ”

"Maybe it will change, but are you willing? They are the future elite of Lordaeron. ”

"But if they really insist, then I can only say that there will always be sacrifices in war..."

I smirked and revealed my heart, I thought Sylvanas would be shocked to hear this, but the reality was that she couldn't help but smile like mine and enter my arms, and look at her...

"If you say that, then I seem to have seen that someone might be about to fulfill the will she just spoke. ”

I couldn't help but feel a little consternation in my heart at this statement, yes, although I was a little disgusted by Marlan's steadfast faith in the paladin, I would never give her a mission that she would never return.

"No, we can't do that! I'll have to let her go back first, or—" My face instantly showed worry, and I pulled her away, for which I realized that it was just worry, after all, there was a way for Ronin to teleport her back and forcibly take her, but I did this to make Sylvanas see through my thoughts at a glance, at least she could think so.

"Haha, it seems that you still care about her, do you want to accommodate her too. ”

"I said, my heart is only Gianna and you. ”

"Really?"

Sylvanas smiled and was skeptical of my words, perhaps she wasn't meant it, but some of her thoughts. In this regard, I can't help but reveal the most primitive essence of my heart.

"Of course...", I looked around and said to her, "I just want to possess her, after all, she is in charge of the entire junior silver hand..."

"I see. ”