Chapter 44: The Seventh Legion
This affectionate hug, Rollin was very happy to accept. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info Since the last Dalaran farewell, Rollin hasn't seen this serious and stubborn, occasionally sullen archmage for a long time.
"I've read the announcement that you came to Stormwind City, but I think it's because of the auction house." Khadgar considered.
Nodding, Rollin affirmed Khadgar's thoughts.
"Of course, now pack your things and go with me to the Cathedral of Light. I have something important to talk to Master Alonsos. Rollin patted Khadgar on the shoulder and hugged him apart.
Taking off the mage's robes hanging from the hanger, Khadgar tidied them in front of the mirror, and then walked down the stairs at the top of the mage tower with Rollin to the central street.
The Cathedral of Light is located in the northeast of the mage district, following the central street ahead, through the boulevard in the middle of the city, and crossing the stone bridge in the city twice.
"It seems that I haven't been to Stormwind City for two years, and this has changed a lot. I remember the last time I visited, the hostel didn't have that much infrastructure. Rollin inspected the buildings and facilities of Stormwind and said appreciatively.
Khadgar didn't want to agree with Rollin, as one of the nobles had done the changes. The nobleman was a young girl named Katrana. This is the only person Khadgar can talk to the nobles of Stormwind.
"Although I don't want to admit the changes in Stormwind, it's clear that Stormwind has changed a lot in the past two years. Of course, it would be perfect if the current changes in Flashgold, Lakeside, and Wilds West were the same as those of Stormwind. Khadgar snorted coldly, sarcastically sarcastic to the nobles of Stormwind.
Khadgar's tone changed, and Rollin understood the meaning of Khadgar's words. Judging from the road, Stormwind's economy is very prosperous, but even so, Stormwind is not a rich country. Rollin had seen the financial reports of the Blizzard Guild, and from the area south of Shining Gold Town and north of Thorn Valley, that is, the jurisdiction of the Storm Kingdom, the economy here was quite bleak. A rough estimate of per capita income shows that the inhabitants here are not even one-tenth of those of Talenmere and the towns of Southsea.
The situation was peculiar and deformed, but now Rollin didn't bother to discuss Stormwind's economics. In the face of economic issues, it is more reasonable to question whether it is a question of survival or survival.
"Go to the cathedral first, these things will be talked about later when I have a chance." Rollin said, pointing to the bright, towering spire ahead.
Nothing to do but ascend to the Three Treasures Hall, Khadgar fell into deep thought after listening to Rollin's words. As a close friend of Rollin's side-by-side fight, Khadgar knew that Rollin was not a passive and lazy magician, and since he avoided this issue, it meant that he had more important things to discuss.
"You scourge! I knew it wasn't good for you to come. Khadgar lamented and followed Rollin.
Khadgar's personality is getting more and more funny, and it seems that the comfortable life of the past few years has also relaxed his originally closed heart.
With a wry smile, Rollin acquiesced to Khadgar's words, he didn't continue to answer, and then the two entered the Cathedral of Light.
As soon as he entered the inner hall of the church, Benitadis at the entrance saw the arrival of two magisters.
Since the end of the Second Orc War, there has been very little contact between the Cathedral of Light and the magicians. Seeing Archmage Rollin and Khadgar coming together today, Benitadis was surprised and said, "Two archmagisers, why are you here?" ”
Frowning slightly, Khadgar said, "What? Lord Alonsos didn't show you today's announcement, and the messenger arranged by Rollin had arrived in Stormwind four days earlier. ”
It's a bit embarrassing, Benitadis is the archbishop of the cathedral after all, and he can be regarded as a second-in-command. But he didn't even know that Rollin was here.
In order to hide his doubts and stiff atmosphere, Benitadis made a gesture of please, and then arranged for the instructor behind him to send the two magisters to the inner sanctum.
Walking straight up the inner passage of the basilica, Rollin and Khadgar came to the interior of the cathedral, where Archbishop Alonsos worked, a place of pure light and faith transactions.
Entering this holy place, Khadgar subconsciously relieved himself of his troubles and boredom, and he was not polite, and directly found a chair and sat down.
"Welcome, President of the Secret Council of Magic, Grand Magister of Lorraine." The corners of Alonsos' mouth rose, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to disappear without a trace in this gentle and kind smile.
Such a smile can make people quiet, and neither can Rollin.
"Hello, Lord Alonsos." Rollin bowed and saluted.
With a wave of his hand, Alonsos pulled Rollin to his square table, pressed his left hand, and motioned for Rollin to sit down.
"I've read the notice you gave me, and I've learned a lot about the situation. It's hard to imagine that there are still these unknown dangers hidden in our world. I have not personally experienced such power, but I will do everything in my power to help you. Alonsos said.
Alonsos, who was wise, well-intentioned and without any distractions, saw through Rollin's thoughts, and of course, as the current belief of the Holy Light Sect, Alonsos naturally stood on the same front with Rollin.
"Before, there was another group of priests in the Iron Horse Brotherhood. They used to be my comrades-in-arms, but since the death of Sir Lothar, the Brotherhood of the Iron Horse has been disbanded. Fortunately, these pastors are still there, and they are still waiting for the command to return to the Kingdom. The priests of the Brotherhood of the Iron Horse, like paladins with the Silver Hand, will use their light to fight, not just to heal the wounds of their comrades. While Alonsos was talking to Rollin, he signed the summoning order he had written, signed his name and stamped it with the seal of the cathedral.
"I don't know why I'm trying to say this, Lord Alonsos. I also have a plan, I want to completely eliminate these evil forces that threaten our lives and homes. Luo Lin's sharp gaze radiated a solemn light. His resolute and menacing gaze was somewhat out of place with the holy atmosphere of the church.
With a slight bow, Alonsos glanced at Khadgar and said, "Archmage, do you think the current Seventh Legion can be qualified for the position of the Iron Horse Brotherhood." ”
Khadgar, who had just been thinking about the meaning of Rollin's words, was suddenly asked such a question by Lord Fao. In desperation, Khadgar replied without hesitation, "Of course." ”
Khadgar was too embarrassed to say no, after all, it was created by Tulayan, Khadgar and Rebean together to fill the void in the Iron Horse Brotherhood.
"That's good, I've already drafted my application, Archmage of Rollin, and if you can win the approval of Lordaeron and the nations along the Alterac Mountains, I don't think Stormwind has any reason to refuse this fight." Alonsos was well aware of the internal struggles in Stormwind, and after some thought, he proposed a clear solution for Rollin.
After listening to Alonsos's words, Khadgar connected his memories of going to Dalaran a year ago with today, and he looked at Rollin in surprise and said, "When will the Northern Expedition begin?" ”
With a serious expression, Khadgar put aside his smiling face and looked at Rollin and said.
"After the finished product of the Laran Potion Association is completed, the alliance will begin to work on the attack." Rollin spoke firmly, his deep voice like a hammer striking on hard steel.
Khadgar is not opposed to such an approach, and rather than letting the threat persist, it is better to look for an opportunity to face it. Even if you fail, you can return to Azeroth and bounce back. Otherwise, the constant passive defense is likely to make the kingdom fall into passivity, or even fall into a place from which there is no return. Because once the eastern kingdom fails, there is no way back.
"What does the Kingdom of Lordaeron think?" Khadgar asked.
Rawling recalled Silver's resolute reply, and said, "Uther, Gavonrad, and Tirio have jointly submitted a proposal to King Minechel to prepare for battle, and so far, it has gone well. ”
The thought of sending troops made Khadgar really big, he and Tulayan couldn't even get an auction house now, let alone Xingbing to go to Northrend with Rollin.
The gloom on Khadgar's face caught Rollin's attention, and Rollin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lord Fao has already given me an answer." I believe that the pressure of the alliance will allow King Varian to convince these nobles. You have to believe in the young king, after all, this is an experience, a great opportunity for the king to grow. ”
Alonthos Fao handed the Iron Horse Brotherhood a summoning order to Khadgar next to him. After Khadgar walked out of the cathedral with Rollin, he went to the military district with Rollin. Barracks of the 7th Army Corps.
"Rogers, there's a mission." Khadgar solemnly beckoned to a heroic female commander.
The first sight of the Archon named Rogers was Khadgar, and she trotted towards the Archmage with a delighted face.
"What a task, my archmage." Rogers smiled playfully at Khadgar.
"Ahem." Rollin coughed lightly to indicate that there were still outsiders here.
Rogers saw another magister, and her face instantly darkened. Without saying much, she walked to Khadgar's side with a straight face, took the summoning order, and whispered, "It's all your fault, and I've lost face again." ”
"She's your best friend?" Luo Lin did not shy away from it, and asked directly.
Khadgar is also very honest, for Rollin, these things are never much to hide.
"Her name is Rogers, the deputy commander of the Air Force Command Battalion. We met in the town of Nanhai. When I first met, she kept a straight face. The orcs had killed her loved ones, burned down her home, and if it weren't for the fact that in recent years, the orcs had been imprisoned in concentration camps, I think she would still be as cold as she used to be. Khadgar smiled softly as he looked in the direction Rogers trotted away.
Rollin understood Khadgar's thoughts, and as a person who had come over, Rollin said to Khadgar: "Don't be discouraged, you have to believe that love is the best antidote." ”
"Haha, you're right. By the way, Rollin, do you have a way to lift the curse on me now, although Rogers doesn't care, but I can't walk down the street with her as this old man. Khadgar said depressedly.
"What's wrong? You look like a father and daughter, and you avoid gossip. Rollin laughed.
"Seriously." Card accentuated.
Nodding slightly, Rollin said, "Of course, only if it's a curse, I'll untie me." ”
Rollin's affirmative answer made Khadgar breathe a sigh of relief, and he didn't say much, and walked directly with Rollin to the command post of the Seventh Legion.
"Bolvar? What about Tulayan? Khadgar asked Adjutant Tulayan, who was standing in the armory room, inspecting his weapons.
The young general saluted Rollin and Khadgar politely, and then he said, "Just fifteen minutes after going out, the general went to Stormwind Fortress. As he left, he still had a copy of the agreement in his hand. ”
"Haha, this guy really went to Varian. Tulayan is getting more and more upright now. Khadgar laughed from the sidelines.
Khadgar's laughter was so loud that the soldiers outside heard it. However, Khadgar was nowhere to be seen, and he knew both the soldiers and the commanders here.
Khadgar had no one to accompany him in the mage tower, and he would come to Tulayan to help him with military matters after Khadgar's magic study was over.
Bolvar smiled in agreement, and he said to himself: In the entire Seventh Legion, only Khadgar can laugh at General Tulayan like this.
"Excuse me, is the Grand Magister of Rollin here?" A pleasant voice sounded, and a beautiful aristocratic girl stood quietly at the entrance to the legion command post.
Khadgar turned sideways and saw the girl outside, he tapped Rollin lightly on the chest and said, "Damn, how did you know Katrana?" ”
Katrana? Rollin said, "Well, I saved her in Grimbaatar, so it's kind of a friendship." ”
A bit of a friendship? Haven't all the girls you have a relationship with become your women? Damn, Katrana is the only nobleman in Stormwind who can do practical things, and she can't let Rollin marry her.
"Be careful, this is the barracks." Khadgar reminded Rollin.
"Barracks? Rogers, you know? Rollin asked rhetorically.
Choked on for the first time, Khadgar beckoned to Bolval and said, "Show me this month's military bill, and I'll check what's wrong." ”
Khadgar's assist, Rollin didn't waste it. After coming out of the command post of the barracks, he kept his usual smile, looked at Katrana and said, "Long time no see." ”
Katrana's arrogance was gone, and she looked at Rollin shyly and said, "Long time no see, Grand Magus." ”
Katrana's gentle smile made Rollin a little dizzy. He never thought that such a tough aristocratic girl back then could become so elegant and generous today.
"Your dress is beautiful today, well, I said, really beautiful."
(To be continued.) )