Chapter 45: The Only Chance
The fleet to Kalimdor had already departed, and as the fleet led by Gavenrad sailed out of the town of Southseas, Garithars returned to the barracks in the town. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ ο½ο½ο½ο½
Ascending the watchtower, the King of Alsace was holding the objects produced by the gnomes, and a telescope made of silence was watching the lion that Lordaeron had pulled out to Kalimdor.
"We can't be cleared anymore, and these commanders of the older generation still need to keep a few more. Gavin Rad is not involved in politics, and it was only fitting to send him this time. Arthas rested his binoculars on the armory rack in front of him, and he turned his hands behind his back and looked down at the harbor of the entire town of Southsea.
Garissus's face was full of unhappiness, and his tone was low as if he was pleading to the king: "If it weren't for the fact that General Gavinrad was still on Lordaeron's salary, I don't think he would have gone this time." For today's matter, I have advised the general at least ten times. β
Arthas walked down the stairs of the watchtower with his hands behind his back, and as he left, his voice was dull: "It's hard for you." β
Gallisus breathed a sigh of relief, and he looked at the king's back with an inexplicable feeling in his heart.
When I left Nanhai Town, it rained in Nanhai Town in late spring.
Lordaeron's guards were on their way to escort the king back to Lordaeron.
The King of Arthas, seated in the carriage, beckoned to Gallishas.
Jumping off his horse, Gallisus stepped into the king's chariot.
"I don't have many people I can trust, Garethus. There are some things I would like to ask you for your opinion. Alsace said with a stiff face.
Gallishers did not have the kind of surprise that the flattering aristocracy showed, and the king's trust did not make him feel superfluous feelings.
The relationship between the monarch and the minister was still so stiff, but Garissus still felt a hint of recognition. This is what you deserve and what you need to do.
"Ask, my king." Garissus took off his helmet and held it in front of his left chest.
The corners of Arthas's mouth twitched slightly, and he cleared his throat to hide his feelings. As a king, you shouldn't have to question what you've done, but Arthas wants to change.
Walking on a straight road that doesn't fork in the road can be dangerous, and if you're not careful, you can go off the rails. Arthas was well aware of his situation, but he was the king, the king of Lordaeron.
The end is in front of his eyes, and he hopes that in his lifetime, or when the next prince ascends the throne, the human alliance of the Eastern Kingdoms can be united.
"Now that Lordaeron is surging undercurrents, I know very well that these hidden forces in the shadows are not of the same mind as us."
Gallisus had already touched these forces, but the king had been pressing, and there was nothing he could do.
"Your Majesty, I know that." Garissus' knuckles creaked, and it was clear that he was unhappy with the forces that were entrenched in Lordaeron.
These shady organizations and methods affect the appearance of a kingdom and tarnish the honor of its soldiers.
King Arthas comforted Gallisus and said, "Since the end of the Second Great War, the power of magic seems to have returned to the time when the first human kingdom was founded. The magicians wield a power that we cannot touch or understand, and we alone cannot resist Lordaeron. You and I both know how powerful the Archmage of the Magical Secret Society is. I knew that Archmage Rollin was doing the right thing, but he was too conservative, so conservative that he could only understand what was in front of him. The alliance cannot continue to be like this, and too much dispersion of power and power will make us more vulnerable to pitfalls and difficulties. Once, the outcome of the Second Orc War has become clear, we need a strong backing and a unified homeland. β
"I shouldn't question your approach, King of Arthas. But will the archbishop from Stormwind and the magician wielding necromancy really help us? They don't seem to be doing things for themselves. Gather seemed to sense something, he asked.
"It's true that they're working with us to get what they need. But these people can't get the slightest thing in Lordaeron. They are just tools, tools that limit the archmage. Alsace said.
Garissus nodded reassuringly and fell silent.
Arthas continued: "The orcs who crossed west to Kalimdor have established cities and new tribes. These orcs are also one of our threats. If General Gavinrad can successfully establish a new city in Kalimdor and find new allies, then we will have an extra leverage in the confrontation with Stormwind. β
"Not necessarily, king. We can use this opportunity to raise an army against Stormwind. They are signing a peace agreement with the Horde, and in fact, they are already turning against the Orcs. Garissus said indignantly.
War is easy to say, but Alsace thinks clearly. There was no reason to send troops in such a situation, especially at a time when Lordaeron was in charge of the Alliance.
Alterac, Gilneis, Riptide City, and the current city-states of the Alliance are all improvising to start a war because Lordaeron has kidnapped their interests, and it is likely that the current turbulent situation will become even more difficult to sort out.
Now the alliance's trade routes and economy are on the right track, and the trade that has been taken over from the Blizzard Guild has been properly handled and operated reasonably.
The trade routes of the various nobles were without the protection of the Blizzard Guild, and they found the royal court of Lordaeron. Now, the prosperity of the kingdom is fast moving.
Taxes, reduced servitude, and policies and programs under the Union's unification of the economy created a large number of jobs.
Alsace's plans were unfolding step by step, and in this secret battle, he clearly had the upper hand.
Things Alsace didn't know, though. Rollin didn't care about Lordaeron's current official plans, his goals were not the same as Arthas's.
Rollin is not a ruler, he does not fight for rights for anyone, the nobility and the royal family. He did it to protect himself, and the world he lived in.
The Burning Legion and the Elder Gods are Rollin's sworn enemies, and his task is to avoid the threat posed to Azeroth by these two forces. Regarding the affairs of the Lordaeron court, Rollin has always taken a conservative approach to dealing with problems.
It doesn't matter what Arthas does, the key is what these lackeys of the Burning Legion and the minions of the ancient gods who cooperate with Arthas's plan are doing.
"Don't worry, the people of Stormwind are not stupid, they will understand where to have a truly happy and comfortable life. The military struggle is not the first priority, and there are still many things that we can improve. Alsace said.
The carriage drifted away, and soon Lordaeron's defenders disappeared into the hills of Hillsbrad.
ββDividing Lineββ
Through the portal made by Kil'gardan, Rollin came to a void strewn with a large amount of rubble.
A large number of starships shuttled here, and the Abyss Lords, pacing with heavy steps, slowly walked towards the portal in the dark rift.
The Legion Portal, which burns with evil fire, gathers demon soldiers and lords without any restrictions, and takes them to an unknown planet.
"I don't know if Kil'Gardan has ever told you what kind of power the Star Soul that devours Azeroth can give you." The gigantic Ereda, dressed in golden shoulder armor and belts, stepped out of the black portal.
The terrifying power of evil swept across the shattered region filled with evil power. Akmund the Polluter appears here.
Rollin wasn't sure to defeat this powerful demon, but even in such a dangerous situation, Rollin remained calm and vigilant.
"Quite a powerful magister, no wonder Kil'Gardan took a little more time to prove your strength. Haha, mortal, now you have a chance to survive, the only chance. Akmund smiled happily as if he were playing with his prey.
Rollin, who was unusually small in comparison to these demons, stood on a slow-moving gravel and shouted, "So what are you waiting for, demon! β
Rollin knew that the polluter would break his promise, but there was nothing he could do now, he had to follow the Akmund plan. And make the most of this opportunity.
Hearing Rollin's cheerful answer, the Polluter tore open a deep darkness in the rift with a wave of his hand, and opened the portal to Azeroth.
The portal is quite small, and can only be used by a few weak demons.
However, Rollin is different, the power he wields is arcane energy, and the protective devices set up by the Titans in the world of Azeroth cannot stop him.
Extending his outward divinity, Rollin probed the portal's energy. Indeed, this portal is real.
Rollin was amazed by the Burning Legion's ability, because the power to open portals to various worlds at his fingertips was not something Rollin could imagine now.
Of course, the portal opened by Akmund the Polluter did not appear by his power alone, and the technology of Argus and Nasrezm gave the Legion technical support. Teleportation beacons have been set up on many planets. These beacons floating in the warped void are the Burning Legion's outer gateway to invasion of this world.
"Good, mortal. When you were in the world of Draenor, you fought against Manoros, the leader of my advance force. I've watched your battles, and it's pretty exciting. The only thing that is a pity is that there was no absolute winner in the end of the battle, which makes me regret. Now, there's a great opportunity in front of you, defeat Manoros, and then you can go back. Akmund waved his hand at the Abyss Lord Manoros, motioning for him to crush the mortal.
Manoros, whose skull burned with evil flames, carried a two-headed greatsword called 'Resentment', and rushed madly towards Rollin.
The power of evil is not just those cruel spells, the power of Manoros shows the other side of the power of evil power.
If Manoros relied only on brute force, he would be no different from Krossos. But he wasn't, his cunning and insidiousness were felt by Rollin in the first confrontation.
The Abyssal Lord knows the power of arcane magic, and he knows what the weaknesses of these creatures who wield arcane energy are.
The frenzied attacks that didn't stop at any intervals accelerated the energy drain of Manoros and Rollin.
And at the moment of attack, Manoros poured out his evil power without any worries. He knew very well that as long as the mage's energy consumption could not catch up, he could easily kill this troublesome creature.
The arcane energy unleashed is very comprehensive, it can block, attack and deter.
Manoros couldn't look for a buffer against hostile creatures like hand-to-hand combat, so his all-out attack style looked a bit clunky, but it was the most effective.
Like Manolos, Rollin played to his advantage in intense battles. That is to induce the arcane energy of the area to resonate with him.
The fierce war of attrition made Manolos' offensive seem to have no effect. But during this confrontation, Rollin also had more opportunities to fight back.
The battle remained at a stalemate, and Manoros' confidence skyrocketed, and the swing of the double-headed sword of resentment became more rapid.
Swing the double-headed sword four times in a row at the arcane barrier shaped by Lorraine's Elunis scepter, and a crack suddenly appears in the barrier.
The confrontation, which should have been evenly matched, took a turn here. Manoros fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
There is no reason for such a mistake in such a decisive battle of life and death, could it be that the flow of energy of this mortal has been disordered?
The imposing Manoros did not consider whether the magician was deliberately revealing his flaws, and he attacked wildly, eliminating the power of the surrounding evil energy protection, and gathered them all on the double-headed sword, trying to break all of Lorraine's defenses in one blow.
The artist was bold, the corners of Rollin's mouth rose, and he watched Manoros fight with all his might, quickly spreading the divinity around Manoros.
In addition, the energy of Elunis' scepter skyrocketed, and Rollin tilted a large amount of arcane energy in an instant.
Seeing such a situation, Manoros knew that he had been deceived! This magician is deliberately exposing flaws.
But with the arrow on the bow, there is no room for regret. Rather than trying to dodge this arcane attack, it is better to let all of your current power fall on this mage's shield.
This is also an exchange of energy, Manoros can see it clearly.
The energy consumption was obviously unequal, and Manoros, whose back and abdomen were attacked by arcane energy, wailed in pain.
In addition, Rollin's arcane barrier is also crumbling at an accelerated pace, and in order to ensure his safety, Rollin directly used more than one-third of the energy inside his body! (To be continued.) )