Late at night, Semuel, who returned to his tent, received news that made him extremely angry.

Ilbet is dead...

"When did it happen?"

At this time, Samuel was sitting upright on the throne, and in front of him, a scarred soldier was half-kneeling.

The soldier even spoke with a crying voice: "Just... Just the other day. The handover was going well, but as we marched to the Sierra de Celestial, Lord Ilbert was about to make a move, but was given a few mercenaries..."

"Damn, you dozen elite soldiers, Ilbet is a high-ranking knight, how can they be killed by just a few mercenaries?"

Enraged, Semuel grabbed the teacup beside him and threw it heavily on the ground. With a 'bang', the teacup was suddenly shattered, and splinters and tea splashed all over the ground......

The soldier who was half-kneeling on the ground was frightened by this scene and quickly explained: "Lord Semur, it's... It's true. Among them were two very powerful magicians, and one of them used a powerful magic spell that killed more than a dozen brothers in an instant. And Lord Ilbet was also killed by the two mages in the ensuing battle. ”

Remembering the tragic situation of the brothers at that time, the soldier still had palpitations. If he hadn't escaped this catastrophe by lying on the ground and pretending to be dead, I'm afraid that demonic mage would not have let him go easily.

"What do those two magicians look like?"

"The two mages were both black-haired and black-eyed, one of them was smaller, and he was accompanied by a female magician and a dwarf. ”

The Witches...

Dwarf...

Thinking of the mercenaries he had seen in the main hall not long ago, Semur suddenly understood.

He was already furious because of the death of a large number of private soldiers, and at this time, a fierce light appeared in his cruel eyes: Since you dare to block my plan, then don't blame me for being unkind to you...

......

At this time, Terenus was staying in the main fortress, carefully studying the battle map. The flickering candlelight hit him, making him look slightly old.

After this war, he also had to think about the heir in his old age. Although Arthas was young and vigorous, his mind and skills were not inferior to his own, all he lacked was experience, and with the help of his sister, he believed that after handing over Lordaeron to his son, the country would become more and more prosperous.

Just as Terenus was in his thoughts, a soldier on duty walked in and whispered, "Your Majesty, Mage Elon and Mage Khadgar ask to see you!"

What are the two of them doing here?, a flash of doubt flashed through Terenus's mind...

Puzzled, Terenus didn't think that these two High Mages of Dalaran would entertain themselves at night. He waved his hand and ordered the soldier, "Quick, please come in..."

"Yes..."

The soldiers, who received the order, turned and left.

It wasn't long before the soldier led two young men in mage robes in.

"Your Majesty—" Elon and Khadgar bowed slightly and saluted Terenus.

Terenus stepped forward and gently supported the two of them, and then asked in a low voice, "Your Excellency the Mage, is there anything important for the two of you to ask you so late at night?"

Khadgar and Elon looked at each other, then shifted their positions, stepped forward and whispered to Terenus, "Your Majesty, there is something that I have decided to report to you after discussing with Elon. ”

Looking at Khadgar with a solemn expression, Terrenaston sensed that things were not simple. He waved his hand and motioned for Khadgar to continue.

"That mercenary named Xue Huan is probably not a great magician. ”

Khadgar's words stirred waves through Tyrenus's heart, but the strength of his willpower forced him to compose. He frowned and asked, "So what General Cassius said..."

Terenus didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear. If Khadgar told the truth, then he would have to doubt the most trusted general under his command.

"No, I don't think General Cassius is lying, that mercenary may really have the strength to kill the orc leader. But it has nothing to do with whether he is a great magician or not. Khadgar said.

"Then why did he make up such an identity?"

"Maybe he's trying to hide his true identity...", Elon's cold voice came.

"Real identity?"

Terenus had a hunch that the mercenary's true identity would surprise him.

"Yes, Your Majesty. After my long observations, and the intelligence I received from General Cassius. That mercenary named Xue Huan is probably legendary..."

Khadgar hesitated for a moment, his sharp eyes fixed on Tyrenus, and said word by word, "Necromancer!"

What the!?

Just a few words, but Tyrenus was frightened and took half a step back.

The necromancer's prestige, even though Tyrenus doesn't know about spells, still hears of it. They are heretics among magicians, fanatically thrown into the dark magic of death and corruption as humans, hoping to get all the power they want from the death that humans fear.

A few years ago, a necromancer who specialized in dark magic appeared in the upper echelons of Dalaran, who was able to transform dead humans into undead creatures, and even corrupted the minds of others with his dark spells, refining them into golems. In the end, the Council of Kenrito had to pay the price of several archmages and high-ranking mages before destroying his body and soul.

It can be said that a powerful necromancer is as powerful as a holy magister. Since then, dark magic has been banned by Dalaran, and books have been shelved by the council.

Kel'thugad...

Yes, Terenus remembered, that was the name of the necromancer.

"Quick, let His Royal Highness come and see me!" Tyrenus knew the urgency of the situation after hearing the news, and he hurriedly shouted at the guards guarding the door.

"It's... Your Majesty!"

The soldier had never seen Terenus so nervous, so frightened that he immediately turned around and ran out in a panic.

As the soldier left, another tall figure stepped into the hall.

"General Farrar?" Tyrenus was slightly stunned when he saw the comer.

It was none other than Falar.

"So far at night, what's the matter with the general?"

"Your Majesty—" Farrar walked up to Terenus as he stepped into the main hall, saluted, and continued, "I came here to report something to Your Majesty. ”

"What?"

Terenus' frown grew heavier. He had a vague hunch that what General Farlar wanted to say was also related to the "necromancer".

"It's about the guy named Xue Huan... Mercenary. Farrar said.

It turned out that after the meeting ended, the more Farrar thought about it, the more familiar he felt that the mercenary he had seen in the evening was very familiar. But he thought about it, but he couldn't remember. When he returned to the tent, he was brought up by one of the soldiers who had been involved in the incident, and he quickly ran over to tell Terenus about it...

Sure enough, hearing the name "Xue Huan", Terenus was visibly stunned for a moment.

"Speak quickly!"

"Yes..."

So, Farrar told him how he met Xue Huan and how he was attacked...

"You're saying that the little guy named Xue Huan wasn't a magician?" Khadgar asked.

"Hmm. Farrar put his right hand on his cheek in thought, then he nodded and said firmly, "Yes, if he is a magician, then a few orc warriors, he can't be so fearful. ”

I see, Khadgar nodded in realization...

"Your Majesty, in this way, it coincides with my speculation. Khadgar's sharp eyes stared straight at Terenus, and he said in a deep voice, "I think that mercenary who calls himself a magician didn't know any spells before, and by chance, he learned the Dark Forbidden Technique..."

"Uh," Khadgar touched his chin, a little unsure, "or maybe someone has infused him with the spiritual power of the Dark Forbidden Technique, which is why his strength has grown by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time." However, this kind of evil magic is easy to corrode the minds of ordinary people and lead people to evil paths, so I hope Your Majesty will take precautions as soon as possible..."

Hearing Khadgar tell the whole story of the incident, everyone broke out in a cold sweat......

At this time, the soldier who had just rushed to find Arthas hurried back, he half-knelt in front of Terenus, and his tone was a little excited: "Huh... Your Majesty, not long ago, His Royal Highness the Prince had already led his army to Nanhai Town..."

"My son—" Terenus shuddered slightly.

He clearly knew that the army led by Arthas was all cavalry, and it was not easy to chase after him.

"Your Majesty, the matter has come to this, and there is nothing we can do. Farrar stepped forward and comforted softly, "His Royal Highness the Prince is invincible, and with the assistance of General Tirio Fording by his side, even if that necromancer has malicious intentions, I am afraid it will be difficult to succeed..."

Hearing this, Terenus nodded.

Tirio Fording is a paladin who is no worse than a necromancer, and with the help of many Lordaeron cavalry, it is not a big problem. Today, their primary enemy is still the orc forces...

Thinking of this, Terenus waved his hand and said with a slightly tired expression, "Alright, you guys stand down..."

"Wait..."

Just as the group was about to leave, they were stopped by Terenus. The latter, as if he had suddenly remembered something, added to everyone present: "Remember, the matter of that 'necromancer' is kept secret from other uninformed people for the time being!"

"Yes..."

The crowd bowed to Terenus slightly, and then slowly withdrew...

When the group was gone, Terenus sat back on his throne, staring thoughtfully at the flickering candlelight...

......

At this time, Xue Huan was rushing to Nanhai Town with Arthas, but what he never expected was that without his knowledge, he had been blacklisted by several different forces......

Within the royal city, there is an undercurrent!