The gods of the Stone of Prophecy have been restless for the past few days.

From night to morning, they seemed to be frightened. Fate is twisted. Someone is coming, and things are already changing.

Elder Zanak is all too familiar with this. During his decades of guarding the Prophecy Stone, he slowly learned that the elements were not at ease, but dynamic, not passive, but constantly adapting to change. Sometimes they're angry, sometimes they're scary, sometimes they're trying to talk. Of course, they won't talk to Zanak or any pilgrims today. He accepted this and sat quietly in the shade of a tree to meditate.

A twisted creature, he doesn't belong here. Who is he? Who is he?

Fate is a fragile thing. Sometimes the gods would tell him a glimpse of where the future would go, but they couldn't guess where an orc would go next. Elements only say what they know, and they don't know a qiē.

The voice brought him back to reality. "Elder Zanak. "The person who spoke was a shamanic apprentice. "The pilgrims are coming. ”

Zanak didn't bother to open his eyes at all. His eyesight deteriorated with age, and he couldn't see anything beyond two arm's lengths. But when the elementals become your allies, weakened eyesight isn't too much of a problem. "Three people came, huh?"

"Four. ”

Zanak frowned. The deity mentions that only three orcs are close. "Are you sure?"

"One is Chief Gromash? The other two are Warsong's guards. I don't know the fourth person. The apprentice said.

"Okay. Zanak held out his old hand. "Come, help me up. The apprentice carefully pulled him up, his weak knee shaking a few times, but finally holding his body up. The shaman nodded, satisfied. His crutches allow him to walk upright for a while. "You should get out of here, young man. ”

"I don't want to leave. ”

"It's an order. Zanak said slowly. "Hellroar and I know each other, but what happened today will be different. He wouldn't be happy when he heard that I wanted him to leave. He could have cut off my head, but what was the loss of an old bone like me? But it was very different for you. Hurry up and get out. The apprentice hesitated for a moment, but eventually left.

Zanak stood alone waiting for the guest of Warsong, and the stranger.

That man is coming! That man is coming!

The gods began to panic again. Zanak's hand tugged at the cane tightly. Fate is a fragile thing. He thought bitterly. See if we can protect it today.

"The Blackstone Clan isn't very friendly, strangers. Gromash Hell roared. He walked in the middle of the gravel path, followed silently by two Warsong guards behind him. "The same goes for the Broken Hand Clan. They want more than petty favors and empty promises. ”

"Once they believe in being able to invade another world, their appetite will only grow. You don't need to give up Nagrand. Garrosh said. "There's a place called Ironforge Fort, and the Blackstone Clan has to pay a price to take it. The Broken Hand Clan gave them a territory called the village of Senkin. I'll even come out and help them myself. "I'm looking forward to it.

Garrosh didn't show his inner feelings. His father had taken his words seriously, and Garrosh had already begun to think about how to summon all the orcs under his banner to form a tribe. I think I should thank you, Kenoz. Garrosh thought. "If that's not enough. He added. "Tell them about the rare treasures we can take from the Draenei. ”

"But you say they are not what Gul'dan claims they are. Gromash asked.

"That's true, but sooner or later they're going to get in our way. So it's good to get rid of them. You'll get the idea. Garrosh said.

Gromash didn't look convinced. "Maybe. Soon they were up the stairs. The Stone of Prophecy lies ahead.

An orc was waiting for them by a nearby tree. "Elder Zanak. The chief shouted. "It's a pleasure to see you again. ”

The old orc's frail hands were tightly propped up on crutches. "The last time I saw you was several seasons ago, Chief Hellroar. But I keep hearing about your victory. You have brought great glory to the Warsong Clan. His words were full of respect.

Garrosh stepped forward. If this person is a friend of my father's, then I should be friendly too. "Hello Elder. I've come here from far away, and I-"

The elder interrupted him. "I know. "The respect I had just had just now was gone. "What's your name?"

"I just came here as a stranger. ”

"What's your name, Outlander?" the poison in Zanak's words made Garrosh not know what to say. The elder held up a finger to him and said, "You don't belong here. The gods hate your being. You are alive and you are a threat to this world. ”

Garrosh could see that his father was starting to become suspicious. This old shaman will mess up a qiē. "It's true that I've come here from far away, but—"

"I knew you were lying before you even opened your mouth, Outlander. "The shaman's mouth is aggressive. He took a few steps forward, his eyes glaring at Garrosh fiercely, and even the bruises burst from his wrinkled face. "Fate itself is disgusting to your being. You are trying to subvert the one in this world. ”

Garrosh felt a strong hostility. The gods clearly hated him. If you knew what I did to your kind in Durontal, you'd want to kill me right now. He felt for the debris from behind. "This proves that—"

The shaman knocked it out of Garrosh's hands. "I'm not interested in your dastardly tricks. Zanak said. His hand had been torn out by the sharp notch of the shard, but he didn't seem to notice the bleeding hand.

"I don't deny anything. Garrosh replied. He gestured to the debris lying on the grass. "I'll subvert a qiē. I had to do it. Let me tell you why. ”

He confessed his sin with his own mouth. Zanak said coldly. "Kill him. Kill him now!"

"You know what? Some fates are more tragic than death. Garrosh did his best to maintain a humble tone. If he showed a hint of contempt, it could have ruined his relationship with his father. "I bring not peace, but war, chaos, death. If we can avoid this impending doom for all orcs, then it will be worth it for each of us to die a thousand times in agony. ”

"Elder Zanak. Gromash said. The stranger declared that all orcs would soon be enslaved. ”

"The arrangement of fate cannot be changed. Zanak said.

Hearing this, Garrosh knew his chance had come. "Nope. I'm not going to sit back and die in the face of disaster. Garrosh turned to Gromash and pleaded, "I guess you are too." ”

"Zanak. Gromash said. "I had to see this qiē with my own eyes. If he really finds weakness in my people, then I must eradicate it. ”

Zanak shook his head. "The gods will not talk to you today. ”

"I'm qualified to ask. ”

"But he didn't!" Zanak pointed to Garrosh again. "If you insist on taking him with you, then I will stop you. If you want to move forward, you have to step over my corpse. ”

Garrosh did his best to restrain his inner impulses. I'll let you die a happy death, you stubborn old bone. He said to himself. "I'll be here with the Elders, Hellroar Chief. Take this fragment and go talk to the gods. There is no reason to delay this matter. ”

Gromash stood there without saying a word, his eyes constantly glancing at Garrosh. "Elder Zanak. I have to make this trip. Find out if this is the truth. ”

Zanak's face twitched, as if he had smelled a foul odor. "Whatever you decide. ”

Gromash carefully picked up the hourglass fragments on the ground. "You stay here. He said to the male Warsong guard. "You and I come. He ordered another female guard. Then the two of them continued their journey towards the Prophecy Stone.

Garrosh didn't say a word. His eyes followed his father closely, completely ignoring the malevolent gaze of the Elder. The warriors who stayed behind were inseparable from him.

"If the situation is not in your favor. The guard said. "Don't try to run away. If you accept your fate, I will let you die a happy death. ”

"The situation may not be in my favor, but if I can't change his fate, then your fate will be even worse. Garrosh replied. "And I don't want to see that. ”

The guard snorted. Garrosh looked at the stone pillar in the distance and felt his heart sink into his stomach.

Now it's just a matter of resignation.

Gromash walked into the center of the stone group after handing over the Bloodroar to the guards. "Don't bother me, and don't lose this. He said to the guard.

"Yes, Hellroar Chief. (To be continued.) )