24 The temptations of the old gods
A solitary treehouse, with the figures of Amy, Malfurion, and Vandal appearing inside. This used to be Van Dal's home in Darnassus, but the dust accumulated in the storey houses has not been visited for a long time.
"My wife died very early, leaving me and my son. I never came back after he died. Every time I come back here, my heart is cut by those painful memories. This is probably a curse on the Night Elves, who have been given infinite vitality by the red dragon. Vandal said with a whimper.
"When I first went to collect World Tree seeds, I only wanted to destroy the World Tree Nodashir, and it was that tree, blessed by the Red Dragon, gave us the Night Elves infinite life. This infinite life is a curse to me, but I don't want Azeroth's planetary barrier to disappear after the destruction of Nodashir. So I had to look for a way to replace Nodashir, and it just so happened that I found the World Tree Seed in Nodashir at this time. At that time, it occurred to me that after planting a seed to replace the effect of Nodashir, I could destroy it. ”
"However, I didn't expect that the strength of the World Tree was really beyond my imagination, no matter what I did, I couldn't hurt the World Tree in the slightest, and even if I got an alternative method, it wouldn't make any sense. After that, my plan to destroy Nodashir was also put on hold, and I hated being alive in this world, and I hid directly in the Emerald Dream Realm. ”
"The Emerald Dream is the home of the soul, and I have wondered if the soul will come after my son's death, and if I can find him here, I would even like to stay in the Emerald Dream forever. However, I searched almost every corner of the Emerald Dream Realm, but I never found him. But then a familiar face found me. ”
Vandal turned on the narrative mode of the meeting, and when he heard that someone had approached him, Amy immediately interrupted Vandal's recollection.
"Did you see the Old Gods in the Emerald Dream?"
"Old gods, no. I met Savis. The Savis that appears is not the soul of the dead Savis. The first time I saw him, I didn't see him as an enemy, but as a hope. If Savis can be resurrected, so will my son. However, Savis seemed to be hiding in the Emerald Dream Realm, and he was naturally very nervous about me when he discovered his whereabouts, and launched a direct attack on me. "Vandal Dao.
"The new Savis is also much stronger than before, and I am no match for him at all. Just as I was about to be killed by him, he suddenly stopped. Then he asked me if he wanted to resurrect his son, and when I heard it, I was very excited. But I didn't answer him right away. But then he told me that now he could help me get rid of Angela's pile of wormmen and help me resurrect my son. When I heard this, I immediately spoke to him. Vandal continued.
"From his lips I know that he is loyal to an old god named Enzos, and that this old god now wants to kill the old god in Angela, and that he will make a deal with me. Vandal said again.
"Wait, you're saying that Enzos is going to kill Angela's old god?" Amy asked.
"So I agreed to the deal, and I just need to give the World Tree seed in my hand to Savis to corrupt, and then find a safe place for the seed to germinate and grow. "Vandal Dao.
However, Amy was in no mood to continue listening to Vandall's next words at this time, because one of the Old Gods had also asked him to kill the other two, and he was going to do so. But now hearing Vandal say this, Amy felt that she had been deceived.
"Vandal, did Enzos tell you why he killed Angela?" asked Amy.
"No, but he needs to collect the essence of the old god for him after helping me kill him. "Vandal Dao.
Hearing this, Amy's originally complicated mood relaxed a little, after all, the ancient god who was now directing her behind the scenes did not add any additional conditions to herself. And this ancient god named Yugsaron does feel different from other ancient gods to Amy.
"And then you planted the seeds of the World Tree in the Emerald Dreamland?" Amy asked.
"That's right, but I didn't expect the Emerald Dream Realm to be occupied by the ancient gods, originally I only thought that a World Tree wouldn't do much damage. Such conditions can be exchanged for revenge and the opportunity to be resurrected. "Vandal Dao.
"And what are you going to do next?" said Amy.
"I've been completely out of touch with Savis lately, and I suddenly feel like I've been tricked by Enzos, who was probably just trying to occupy the Emerald Dream in the first place. After you and Queen Ysera appeared, I confirmed this suspicion, and I was only used by the Old Gods. But the day is about to go to war with Angela Zerg again, and I can't let go of the Zerg general who killed my son, so I can only deny it in the face of your and the queen's doubts. But after seeing the enchantment you showcased, I saw new hope. You can execute me however you want, but please let me go to Angela for the last battle, after which I will give you the seeds of the World Tree, whether you can save my son or not, but I can be sure that the seeds have been corrupted, and you must be purified before planting. "Vandal Dao.
Looking at Vandal in front of her, Amy was sure that he wasn't lying, and of course he didn't regret what he had done. But from the look in his eyes, Amy could see what he was expecting of himself.
"Well, the things of the past are not suitable for investigation now. And you're a druid, what to do with it you should be Malfuryodine. I will keep my promise and try to create a new life for your son as soon as I find his remains. Amy said.
"Mentor, what do you think?" Vandal asked Malfurion again.
"Your actions eventually led to the fall of the Emerald Dream Realm, and indirectly killed a large number of Night Elves. According to the laws of the Night Elves, you will be put to death. But I know your wish is not fulfilled, and perhaps it is best for you to die in battle. As for your son's wreckage, we'll help you find it too. Malfurion said.
"I will personally go to the battlefield of Angela, and if I am not killed in battle, please let me see the results of Amy's resurrection before I die, and then execute me. "Vandal Dao.
Malfurion nodded.
"But I would like to state in advance that this time I am going to a place that is even more dangerous than Angela, and if I do not come back or do not come back, I will do the work of helping your son to be resurrected. Hopefully, you will still be able to hand over the seeds of the World Tree, which is your final remedy for Azeroth. Amy said.
"Amy, where are you going, aren't you going to the Battle of Angela?" asked Malfurion.
"I can't tell you this now, I don't even know where I'm going. You don't have to be too quick to attack Angela, and if we fail, you'd better not touch the old god who was sealed in Angela. Amy said.
"This is the seed of the World Tree, and I'll give it to you now. I believe you can't deceive me like the old gods. And you're right, this should be the last atonement I can do. Vandal took out a leather bag and handed it to Malfurion.
Vandal then left the treehouse and traveled to Silisus alone to prepare for the battle of Angela. Malfurion obtained the seeds of the two World Trees in the leather bag, and he quickly organized the other druids to purify the seeds.
Amy then meets Ysera, who has rushed back, but she brings back the bad news that the bronze dragon king Nozdom in the Cave of Time in Natalis has disappeared, and they need the power of Nozdom to repair the Scepter of Quicksand. So they had to find the missing Nozdom within a week.
Ysera took Amy to the Cave of Time, and in between the transfers, Amy told Ysera what she had just learned from Vandal. After hearing this, Ysera almost lost control and prepared to go to Vandal first, because of his selfishness, which caused the current miserable image of the Emerald Dream.
However, Amy also hid from her about Yogsaron, and Amy, after listening to what Vandal provided, also came to a rough conclusion about the old gods, although they are all old gods, the old gods are not on the same front. In addition to special ancient gods such as Yugsaron, there are also relationships between other ancient gods who fight each other. Read the latest chapters, stay tuned