Chapter 23 Strategizing
Lordaeron Palace.
Thunder and heavy rain kept falling, this was an unquiet era.
King Lordaeron Terenus Minahir stared at Tyran Ferdin's deep eyes and said in a deep voice, "High Lord Tyran Ferdin, please repeat what you said. ”
Tyran's eyes showed a deep sadness, "Your Majesty, the body of Saidan Dasohan, the commander-in-chief of the Knights of the Silver Hand, is occupied by the Dreadlord Banazar, and the paladin Renaud Mograini is controlled by the Lich King Neozu. ”
"The two of them launched a surprise attack on the tower of the east wall three days ago, and the ministers did not guard it effectively, and the tower of the east wall has fallen."
"The leader of the Dreadlord, Tikdios, led the Scourge to hold the Korin junction and seal off the Chapel of Light's Wish and the city of Tyre."
"Crypt Lord Anubarak leads the Crypt Demon Legion to attack the Crown Tower, and is about to retreat."
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Terenus said coldly, "What about Uther? ”
Arthas on the side said bitterly: "Father, the aura of holy light of Mentor Uther late last night has disappeared. ”
Terenus looked stunned and muttered to himself, "How is this possible, is my Knights of the Silver Hand dead?" ”
Arthas stared at Terenus with cold eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Father, I'm afraid the situation is even worse than that. ”
"The biggest characteristic of the Scourgeon Legion is that it can resurrect the dead and increase its strength."
"I'm afraid that the paladins who die in battle will be turned into powerful food for the Scourge Legion, and we don't have much time left."
Terenus frowned, stared at Arthas with a cold expression with worried eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Arthas, what are your plans?" ”
Arthas stared at Terenus with a cold gaze and said in a deep voice, "We need allies. ”
Terenus bowed his head and said, "I will send messengers to contact Dalaran, Gilnes, Fort Riptide, Stormwind, and Kurtilas to convene a council of the Alliance to discuss the crusade against the Scourge Legion. ”
Arthas shook his head and said lightly: "After the Second Orc War, Gilneth took the initiative to cut off the southern territory of the Silver Pine Forest to build the Wall of Greymane, intending to close the country, and it was difficult to do anything. ”
"Among the six kingdoms, the Stormwind Kingdom and the Lordaeron Kingdom have the most extensive territory and the largest military force."
"In the two orc wars, the Storm Kingdom bore the brunt of the battle, and its strength was damaged, and it was not as good as before."
"And the dwarven kingdoms of Dalaran, Riptide Castle, Kurtis, or Kazmodan are limited in what they can provide."
"Also take into account the fact that there is a lack of unity in the alliance and the number of troops that can be sent is limited......"
Terenus frowned, stared at Arthas, and wondered, "Who are the allies you refer to?" ”
Arthas glanced at the rest of the people in the main hall. Terenus understood, and said lightly, "You go down first." ”
"No." The crowd exited the main hall, leaving only Arthas and King Terenus.
Terenus said in a deep voice, "Son, say whatever you want. ”
Arthas's deep gaze stared at Terenus, and said lightly, "Father, have you ever heard of the night elves, druids, and orcs of Kalimdor? ”
Terenus nodded, "Is the orc chief Thrall the continent that led the orc tribe across the sea?" ”
Arthas bowed his head and said, "I have studied the history of the ancient wars, and the current continents of Azeroth, Lordaeron, Kazmodo, Northrend, and Pandaria were all split from the explosion of the Eternal Well of Kalimdor in the Western Continent. ”
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"The Night Elves and Druids of Kalimdor have been recuperating for tens of thousands of years, and they are strong enough to be our most powerful allies."
Hearing a brief description of the ancient history of Arthas, Terenus learned about the Elder Gods, the Pantheon, and the Burning Legion, and muttered, "Even if Kalimdor is strong enough to fight the Scourge Legion, how can we get them to cross the ocean to help us?" ”
Terena paused, frowning, "Even if Kalimdor's Night Elves and Druids are willing to lend a helping hand, or the tribe is willing to abandon their past suspicions, it's just that they can't dissolve the mysterious and unpredictable Endless Sea......"
Arthas stared at Tyrenus with a cold gaze, and interrupted loudly: "Father, it doesn't matter if they come or not, what matters is when the Scourge Legion goes?" ”
Terenus narrowed his eyes slightly, "What do you mean?" ”
Arthas said coldly: "The Scourge Legion and the Burning Legion are inseparable, and the Lich King Neozu will inevitably try to get rid of the Burning Legion's control as his strength soars. ”
"The Dreadlord leader Tikdios is the pawn of the Burning Legion to monitor and control the Lich King Neozu."
"The Burning Legion's trust in the Lich King Neozu is merely a spearhead for the Scourge invasion of the planet Azeroth."
"On the one hand, the Burning Legion must develop the strength of the Scourge Legion, and on the other hand, it must develop the strength of the Scourge Legion."
Arsacton paused, and continued, "Now that the Calamity Legion has devoured the Knights of the Silver Hand and the people of the Plague Land of Lordan Lundon, its strength has increased greatly. The Burning Legion will inevitably take measures to curb the strength of the Scourge Legion. ”
"According to my prediction, the Scourge will inevitably turn its forces around and direct the Kingdom of Quel'Salas in the northeastern subcontinent of Lordaeron, and resurrect more commander-level lichs through the energy of the Sunwell."
"The Burning Legion, faced with the increasingly powerful Scourge Legion, will inevitably force the Lich King Neozu to launch an attack on Dalaran and obtain the Skull of Gul'dan and the Book of Medivan."
"The Dreadlord Tikdios will use the Book of Medivan to summon the Ancient Archdemon Polluter Akmund to descend on the continent of Lordaeron."
"If Akmund descends on the Lordaeron Continent, with our current strength, there is only one way to perish."
Arthas concluded: "All the premeditation of the Burning Legion is concentrated in three points:"
"1. Use the Scourge Legion to consume the strength of the Lordaeron Kingdom."
"2. Seize the skull of Gul'dan and pollute and corrupt the creatures of Azeroth."
"3. Capture Medivan's Technique to summon the Polluter Akmund to descend on the continent of Lordaeron."
Speaking of this, Terenus had already understood, and muttered, "You want to transfer the Skull of Gul'dan and the Book of Medivan to the continent of Kalimdor, divert the attention of the Burning Legion, and reduce the Scourge Legion's invasion of the Lordaeron continent. ”
Arthas bowed his head and said, "Yes, with the transfer of the two major artifacts, the Scourge Legion will inevitably divide some of the elites to go to the Kalimdor Continent." ”
"This is the will of the Burning Legion, and as long as the Lich King Neozu does not break free from the control of the Burning Legion for a day, he must fulfill it unconditionally."
"In this way, the kingdom of Lordaeron will have a chance to breathe and mobilize its forces for a decisive battle against the Scourge Legion."
Terenus looked appreciatively at Arthas, who was babbling and said, "Arthas, you have grown up and know how to use wisdom to rule and protect the people of this continent. ”
Arthas smiled faintly, did not speak, but his heart crossed the awe of Zhang Yi, these are the strategies that Zhang Yi passed on to Arthas, using Alsace muscles to determine the thinking of the brain, how can he come up with such a careful decision.
Terenus nodded, and said, "Kid, I now canonize you as the Supreme Commander of the Lordaeron Kingdom Legion, with Garisos as your deputy. ”
Arthas knelt down on one knee and saluted, "Thank you, Father." ”
"Go ahead, remember that your words and deeds determine the life and death of the people of this continent." Terenus is colored.
"No." Arthas turned and strode out.
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Andohar, Generalissimo Garisos camps.
Arthas led a hundred guards and descended into the sky on griffins.
Generalissimo Garisos walked slowly in front of Arthas and saluted: "The last general, Garisos, has seen the prince of Arthas. ”
Arthas nodded, stared at Garissos with a cold expression, took out an edict from his bosom, and handed it to Generalissimo Garissos.
Galysos took the edict and read it carefully: "Prince Arthas is the supreme commander of the kingdom of Lordaeron, and Generalissimo Garissos assists Prince Arthas as his deputy. ”
Garisos bowed and said, "Obey." ”
Arthas looked cold and asked, "How is the situation of the Crown Outpost Tower's Gavin Rad Division?" ”
Garissos reported: "Gavinrad's guard, the people of Daronshire, have retreated to Sodoli and the vicinity, and the last general has sent a legion to meet them. ”
Arthas nodded, then ordered, "Immediately organize the people of Andorhar to evacuate to the Tirisfara Glades." ”
Garisos was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise: "The prince intends to abandon the defense line of Andorhar. ”
Arthas stared at the frightened Garissos and said lightly: "The terrain of Andorhar is vast, which is not conducive to defense, and I want to set up an undead barrier on the mountain between Firestone Farm and Barnier Farm to stop the Scourge Legion's troops. ”
Garissos muttered, "It's just that once Andorhar is abandoned, the Alterac Mountains, the Hillsbrad Hills, and the Silver Pines Forest region will all be exposed to the Scourge Legion's forces. ”
Garry Sothon paused, and said in a deep voice, "Dalaran will definitely bear the brunt of the attack of the Scourge Legion. ”
"We abandon Andorhar, I'm afraid it will cause Dalaran to be dissatisfied......"
Arthas waved his hand and said in a cold voice: "General Garisos, you are the general of the Lordaeron Kingdom, and what you should consider is the safety and security of the people of the Lordaeron Kingdom. ”
Garisos frowned, "The last general's concern is that this will cause the alliance to drift away. ”
Arthas smiled coldly, "In the plague land of Lordaeron East, the kingdom of Lordaeron has suffered heavy casualties, and the alliance can send any troops to support the kingdom of Lordaeron." ”
"If disaster has not befallen them, how can they have pain in their skin."
"With the walls of Soladin in the Arathi Heights, the walls of Greymane in Gilney, and the city of Dalaran in the sky, the nations are at ease and turn a blind eye to the plague of the undead in the kingdom of Lordaeron."
"The Kingdom of Lordaeron is not stupid, let them experience the horrors of the Scourge, and we will have a lot less pressure."
Althaston paused, stared at Garisos, who was about to speak, and said lightly: "Our desperate resistance in Andohar will only increase unnecessary casualties, and only by making all countries realize the threat of the Scourge can the alliance be stronger." ”
Garissos frowned, but did not refute.
Arthas bowed his head and said, "I'm going to Dalaran, and I'll leave the matter of the Undead Barrier to you." ”
"No." Garethos replied.
Arthas rode his griffon in the direction of Dalaran.
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The city in the sky, Dalaran.
Antonidas stared at the dusty Alsace and said with a smile, "Welcome to Dalaran the Prince of Arthas." ”
Arthas smiled slightly and saluted, "I have seen the great magician Antonidas senior. ”
Antonidas asked, "The prince of Arthas is in such a hurry to come to Dalaran that he does not know what to do?" ”
Arthas muttered, "The senior should know about the situation of the Scourge through Gianna. ”
Antonidas said apologetically: "I deeply regret what happened to the city of Stratholme, and I can still understand what the Prince of Arthas did. ”
A touch of sadness crossed Arthas's eyes, he took out a battle report from his arms, handed it to Antonidas, and said in a deep voice: "This is the latest battle report of the Lordaeron Kingdom, the Lordaeron Kingdom has fallen into a life-and-death situation, and I hope that Dalaran will lend a helping hand." ”
Antonidas took the report and read it carefully.
A few minutes later.
Antonidas' deep eyes stared at Arthas, and he wondered, "The main force of the Knights of the Silver Hand has been destroyed, and Uther, the lightbringer, has been killed in battle, has the situation been so bad?" ”
Arthas said with a sad expression, "Yes, Lordaeron has suffered heavy casualties, so he can only evacuate Andorhar and build a fortress of the undead to resist the Scourge Legion's troops......"
Antonidas narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "The Kingdom of Lordaeron intends to evacuate Andorhar. ”
Arthas said bitterly, "The Lordaeron Kingdom is unable to defend Andorhar due to its lack of military strength, and I feel deeply guilty for the harm it has caused to the Alliance. ”
Antonidas frowned, and pondered inwardly, "The loss of Andohar means that Dalaran is exposed to the minions of the Scourge Legion. ”
Antonidas stared at the grief-stricken Arthas, and wondered in his heart: "With Lordaeron's strength, he shouldn't retreat so quickly, even if the Knights of the Silver Hand are destroyed, Lordaeron's main force is still there, and it is not impossible to fight." Unless the kingdom of Lordaeron wants to preserve its strength and retreat to the Tirisfara glades. ”
Antonidas didn't show what he was thinking, and he changed his words and said coldly: "What is the so-called prince of Arthas? ”
Arthas said: "According to the information from the front, after the Scourge Legion destroyed the Knights of the Silver Hand, the front of the troops pointed to the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas. In my prediction, I'm afraid the Kingdom of Quel'Salas won't be able to resist it for long. ”
Alsacton paused, stared at Antonidas with wise eyes, and said in a deep voice: "After this, the Scourge Legion, which has increased in strength, will inevitably choose one between Lordaeron and Dalaran as the next target. ”
The corners of Antonidas's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself, "Sure enough, Lordaeron abandoned Andorhar in order to force Dalaran to fight with all his might. If I were the leader of the Scourge Legion, I would definitely choose the relatively weak Dalaran to attack. ”
Antonidas' sharp eyes stared at Arthas, and said coldly: "Then Prince Arthas, do you have any good plans?" ”
Arthas narrowed his eyes, knowing that Antonidas had understood his plan, and said lightly: "The Scourge Legion is the minions of the Burning Legion, and in the two orc wars, the Burning Legion is planning to descend on the continent of Lordaeron. ”
"And the key to all of this lies in the four artifacts, the Eye of Dalaran, the Book of Medivan, the Scepter of Sargeras, and the Skull of Gul'dan."
"Among them, the Eye of Dalaran, the Art of Medivan, and the Skull of Guldan are all in Dalaran."
Antonidas understood, and muttered, "According to what you said, the purpose of the next attack of the Scourge Legion must be Dalaran?" ”
Arthas nodded: "Yes, with the current plan, only by transferring the three artifacts can Dalaran be spared." ”
"And the place of transfer is none other than Kalimdor on the Western Continent."
Antonidas frowned and said in a deep voice, "Then how to convince the Scourgeon Legion that the three artifacts have been transferred to the Kalimdor Continent. ”
Arthas said lightly: "Antonidas also underestimated the minions of the Burning Legion too much, even if the well-defended Dalaran didn't have a traitor like Kel'thugad?" ”
Antonidas was stunned when he heard this, and nodded, "I understand, I will convene a Kenrito Council to discuss the transfer of the three artifacts." ”
Arthas reminded: "Senior Anthony, the transfer of the three artifacts should be sooner rather than later. ”
"In addition, Prince Kael'thas Sunstrider of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas has a deep relationship with the elves of Kalimdor, which is just the right person to escort the three artifacts."
Antonidas said lightly: "Prince Arthas, I will seriously consider your suggestion. ”
Arthas bowed and said, "Lordaeron's military situation is urgent, so I won't disturb Antonidas's seniors." ”
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Kenrito Council.
Antonidas proposes Alsace's plan for the transfer of the three artifacts, which is supported by the Council of Kenrito.
Gianna, Kael'thas, and Antonidas traveled to the continent of Kalimdor to seek help from the Elder Elves and Druids as the escorts of the Three Artifacts.
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Quel'Salas, the Well of the Sun.
Darkan Drahiel, a High Elf in Silvermoon City, was so mad about the magic of fallen darkness that led him to join the Scourge under the command of Neozu, betraying his people and telling him the secrets of how to break through Silvermoon City and the Sunwell.
The death knight Darien Mograini dipped Kel'thugad's body into the Well of the Sun, and the vast energy poured into Kelthugad's body, reconstructing Kelthugad's body. When Kel'thugad was resurrected in the form of a lich, the well water in the Well of the Sun was contaminated.
Kel'thugad opened his sunken eyes and glanced at the people around him, the Dreadlord Tikdios, Renaud Mograini, Darien Mograini, the Cryptlord Anubrak, and more.
Kel'thugad looked at Renaud Mograini, got down on one knee and said, "Meet my lord." ”
Naozu controlled Renaud Mograini and said coldly, "Kel'thugad, don't let me down. ”
Kel'thugad said respectfully: "Thank you to my lord for giving me an immortal body, I will follow my lord's will and sweep the continent." ”
Tikdios on the side said in a cold voice: "The Cursed God Cult is now receiving news that the three artifacts have been transferred to the Kalimdor Continent. ”
"I order you to quickly dispatch the elite of the Scourge Legion to the Kalimdor Continent to intercept the three artifacts."
Nao Zu frowned and said respectfully, "My lord, now that the Plague Legion is in full swing, why not sweep the alliance forces of the three continents of Lordaeron, Kazmodan, and Azeroth. ”
Tikdios narrowed his eyes, and Sen Leng stared at Neozu, and said coldly, "This is the will of the Burning Legion. ”
Nao Zu lowered his head, his eyes flashed with a hint of murderous aura, and he bowed and said, "No." ”
A day later.
Tikdios led the most elite troops of the Scourge Legion, carrying the undead fleet towards the continent of Kalimdor.
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Northern suburbs of Lordaeron.
A temple of life made of blue-gray boulders, located near the Ash Manor. The main army of Lordaeron, who had retreated from the front line, was being baptized by the belief of the God of Life, and the "Power of the Five Gates" shot out of the statue of Abraham, the father of all things in the Temple of Life, and escaped into the worshipping believers.
The invasion of the Scourge Legion, the soldiers seeking strength, did not reject the order of the Prince of Arthas to convert to the Cult of the God of Life.
Not everyone will be able to gain the approval of the Light and become a glorious paladin.
In the era of war, it is sad that you have no strength to protect your home and the people you love.
The "Divine Arts: Five Sect Powers" spread by the Cult of Life God can exert a strength far beyond ordinary people, no matter how poor their qualifications are.
This was enough for the soldiers to strengthen their belief in the Cult of the God of Life.
As more and more people gained power and caused widespread influence among the people, many civilians also left the Church of Light and turned to the Cult of the God of Life.
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Zhang Yi felt more and more threads of faith, and said lightly towards Arthas: "Prince Arthas, you are very good, as a reward, I will give you two divine arts, 'Divine Arts: The Power of the Seven Gates', 'Divine Arts, King Kong is not bad, and is indestructible'. ”
Arthas silently recited the new divine information in his mind: "'Divine Magic: The Power of the Seven Gates' is 40 times the normal combat power. ”
"'Divine Arts: King Kong Incorruptible Body' is divided into four realms, invincible, invincible."
Arthas unleashed the "Divine Technique, King Kong is Indestructible, Indestructible", his whole body was bronze, and there was a metallic sound of "dong dong" between the blows of each other, "Thank you for the grace of my gods." ”
Zhang Yi said lightly: "This is what you deserve." Thou hast spread my faith, and I have given thee strength. ”
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Kalimdor, Mount Hyjal, a month later.
Tyrande's beautiful eyes swept over the visiting group of Kenrito emissaries, and finally fixed their gaze on Kael'thas, "Young elf, you are a descendant of Darth Rema Sunstrider. ”
Kael'thas bowed and said, "In the Lower Kael'thas Sunstrider, a descendant of the Sunstrider Dynasty of Quel'Salas." ”
Tyrande replied, "Priestess of the Moon, Tyrande Windwhisperer, guests from afar have come for some reason. ”
Tyrande frowned and said lightly, "I feel a dark aura in you. ”
Antonidas took out the Skull of Gul'dan, the Book of Medivan, and the Eye of Dalaran from the salutation box, and explained: "Honorable Priestess of the Moon, we come from the other side of the sea, on the continent of Lordaeron, and our hometown has been invaded by the Burning Legion's minions of the Scourge Legion, and we have come with three artifacts to ask for help. ”
Tyrande's light eyes swept over the three artifacts, and his gaze finally fixed on Gul'dan's skull, "I feel the aura of the Burning Legion's chaotic evil power above. ”
"Guests from afar, you take a short rest, and I will immediately convene the council to discuss this matter......"
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Emerald Dreamland.
Malfurion stared at Tyrande with a puzzled expression, "Tyrande, what are you doing when you come to the Emerald Dream to awaken me?" ”
Tyrande's worried eyes carried the resentment of a thousand years of loneliness, suppressing the fragile emotions in his heart, and said, "The Burning Legion has once again launched an invasion of the planet Azeroth. ”
Malfurion was shocked when he heard this, "Is the news accurate?" ”
Tyrande bowed his head and said, "News from the descendants of the Sunstriders, the minions of the Burning Legion are casting the undead plague on the continent of Lordaeron and forming the Scourge Legion, intending to summon the Burning Legion to descend on the planet Azeroth. ”
Malfurion's expression was solemn, "I'm going to wake up the sleeping druid." ”
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