Chapter 34: The Fire of the Sun
When the main force of the forest trolls was deployed, the Silvermoon City enchantment, which had blocked the horde's army for dozens of days, suddenly disappeared without warning.
"Crunch~"
The massive gate opened inward, revealing a gap that only allowed two people to pass side by side.
At the same time, the sound of commotion began to be heard on the walls of Silvermoon City, and the soldiers stationed on the walls looked back in a panic to check the situation.
The dutiful High Elf sentinels rang the alarm bell at the head of the city, and the rapid sound of the bell caused the great Silver Moon City to explode.
Shouts of slaughter resounded through the city gates, and two high elves belonging to different forces were attacking each other to seize control of the city gates.
This is the picture seen from the perspective of Zulkin and the trolls.
The gates of the city, which had been finally opened, were opened and closed for a while, and it seemed that they could be recaptured by the army loyal to the Sun King at any time.
The sad wish of countless generations of forest trolls was about to be fulfilled, and Zurkin's heart was in turmoil, but he didn't lose his guard completely.
At great risk, the vanguard of trolls squeezed through the gates at the behest of Overseer Dakara.
It wasn't long before they stepped back again, waving to Zulkin with excitement on their faces, signaling that there was no danger ahead.
At this time, Zurkin was finally relieved, and rushed to the city gate with his personal guards.
He had vowed to see the ridiculous panic of the self-proclaimed noble High Elves as they stormed the capital.
Just like what the Vanguard Scouts had detected, there was chaos around the gates of Silvermoon City, and two waves of High Elves of different forces were fighting each other, unable to muster extra forces to stop the trolls entering the city.
"Hahaha!"
Looking at the Silvermoon City with beacon fires burning everywhere, Zurjin laughed happily.
"Despicable High Elves! You also have today! ”
"Hehe~ What's so funny?"
Just as Zulkin was about to rally the forces of the forest trolls on the gate square and head down the avenue towards the court of the Sun Chaser, an old chuckle suddenly sounded in the empty clearing in front of him.
At the same time, the gates of Silvermoon City, which had been open, were slammed shut down, locking the large army of forest trolls out, and only a few hundred guards under the command of Zuljin remained in the city.
"Damn! We were fooled! ”
Dakara, the Overseer, who didn't have time to enter the city, looked terrified, and the enchantment that took effect again bounced out all the trolls who approached the city gates.
"Huh~"
As a wide area of pale blue arcane light and shadow flashed, the previous shouts of killing and the images of the High Elf civil war all dissipated, replaced by a large number of highly armed and ready High Elf elite soldiers.
Zulkin and his guards were completely surrounded, and there was no chance of escape.
Now, Zurkin finally realizes that he has been deceived by the arcane magic that the High Elves are best at.
This kind of large-scale illusion is definitely not something that can be set up overnight, and Zurkin shouted angrily to the old elf standing at the entrance of the Elder's Avenue, "...... You already knew that I had a connection with those nobles?! ”
The old elf in the ornate light armor was none other than Quel'Salas' current Sun King, Anastria Sunstrider.
As a meritorious king who personally participated in the troll war, although he is now old and frail, Anastria's ambition is still there, despite the persuasion of Salorian and others, insists on facing Zulkin in person.
The Annatrian with the blow of the flames seemed to be oblivious to the ferocity of the trapped beast Zurkin.
"Heh~ Zurkin, the contemporary chief of the Amani trolls, the self-righteous tyrant."
Anastria said indifferently, "You are too far from the brave and resourceful Chief Sinsa 2,800 years ago. ”
"You think I'll not notice the unusual actions of the nobles? You think I didn't know they were colluding with trolls? ”
"Boom!"
A gorgeously shaped flame strike was pulled from the ground, and as the Sun King's surging magic power was infused into it, the sword of this artifact magic sword ignited with a unique golden-red flame.
Pointing the flaming blow at Zurkin, whose face was full of rage, a cold glint flashed in Anasria's eyes.
"As soon as you get the news of your son's death, you should realize that your plan has been exposed."
"It's a pity that you've been carried away by grief, anger, and hatred, and you've fooled yourself into thinking that the forest trolls still have hope of turning the tables around."
"Now, I, Anastria Sunstrider, the Sun King of Quel'Salas tell you clearly......"
"Wow!"
A crisp birdsong suddenly sounded, and an elemental phoenix composed purely of flames flew out from the tip of the Flame Strike, gradually converging and taking shape.
The fire phoenix spilled a large amount of sparks as it vibrated its wings, and its sharp eyes locked on Zurkin, whose face had changed drastically.
"The forest trolls have never had any hope of turning the tables around, not since the establishment of Quel'Thalas!"
"Feel the baptism of the sun!"
"Boom!"
……
"Whoosh!"
Riresa's right hand pulled an afterimage from the golden bow, and a large number of arrows of arcane energy fell from the troll army's heads.
Sylvanas has been working with her mother for many years, and has formed a tacit understanding that does not need words.
When a rain of arrows broke out in Riresa to stop the enemy's march, Sylvanas led high-ranking generals such as Lotherma, Winlessa, and Haduron to help.
The combination of a large area of multi-shot flat fire and a rain of arrows falling from the sky temporarily stopped the trolls' advance.
"Go, you don't have to fight with them here."
Riresa calmly ordered the Rangers and Ranger troops who had just arrived at the battlefield: "Our advantage is in the movement war, move, rangers." ”
"Yes!"
Riressa, who was in charge of the break, took one last look in the direction of Silvermoon City.
'The forces of the trolls have been scattered, what are you thinking about, Your Majesty?' ’
"Wow!"
The phoenix's chirp resounded throughout the Eternal Song Forest, and golden-red flames suddenly poured out from the direction of Silvermoon City.
The flame of this color is very representative and is a symbol of the shot of the royal family of the Sunseeker.
Prince Kael'thas has left Dalaran and has not returned, and now the only person who can send such a powerful flame from Quel'Thalas is the old kingdom of Anastria.
The sudden burst of flames surprised the trolls and High Elves scattered throughout the forest, but it had a very different effect on both sides.
"Huh~ What a beautiful phoenix flame."
On the banks of the Ellendal River, a large army of humans and elves that had just arrived on a rapid march came to a halt for the time being.
In the team, a handsome High Elf with a somewhat cynical temperament and a short beard on his chin had a playful expression.
Then he turned to look at a High Elf female ranger with bright blonde hair beside him.
"Aurelia, it's time for us to say goodbye."
The unusually beautiful female ranger frowned and questioned, "Are you sure?" It's so easy to get back to your hometown, don't you go back and see Sarean? ”
"No, you don't."
The male elf in dark leather armor lowered his head and chuckled, "He is my son, and I know him better than anyone else." ”
"That kid must be on the battlefield now, with Riresa to help take care of him, I'm sure he'll be fine."
"That's right."
Julian Shadow took a magic package from her waist and tossed it to Aurelia.
"This is my coming-of-age gift for Salian, but unfortunately I couldn't make it in person, so I beg you to hand it over for me, and here is the letter I left for that stubborn boy."
Aurelia shook her head helplessly: "Okay, be careful, Gul'dan is not easy to deal with." ”
Julian didn't reply, turned his back and waved at Aurelia before diving into the shadows.
"Are you on the battlefield......
Looking at the magic package that Juliantto had handed over himself, Aurelia had a genuine smile on her face for the first time in a long time.
"It's a lot like Sarren's style."
Retracting her short-lived smile, Aurelia regained her serious expression, turned to a young human general with a somewhat tangled face, and said, "I've kept you waiting, Tulayan, let's continue the march." ”
“…… Yes. ”
Methodically ordered the army to march again, but the alliance general Tulayan's heart was a little twisted.
'That Sarean...... What is the relationship with Aurelia? ’