In the few months since Sarren left Azeroth for the Shadow Realm, the overall situation in Azeroth has not changed much.

The most noteworthy event of the previous year was the peace between the anti-Lordaeron alliance led by the Kingdom of Alterac and Lordaeron.

Under the full mediation of Quel'Salas, a neutral country as a third party, the two sides finally reached an agreement after more than two months of bickering.

With the vigorous spread of the reorganized Silver Moon Daily, the news soon spread throughout the Eastern Kingdoms, even the Storm Kingdom in the southern part of the continent.

However, for Sarjan, the peace between the two sides was just the inevitable result of the exchange of mutual interests in the war situation at that time, and it was already an old calendar.

What worries Sallian even more is the aftermath of the Battle of Alterac.

As Sarren expected, it was impossible for the new king of Alterac, Yonserton Pirenod, to let Edras Blackmore, a second and fifth boy, continue to occupy his own territory.

After taking care of the reconstruction of the ruins of the royal city of Alterac, Atherton, who had not yet moved back to the royal city, called on the whole nation at the palace of Stannbride (formerly Facurrest Castle).

After the Battle of Alterac, the Syndicate and Ravenhold thieves who were willing to pledge their allegiance to the new king were tested by blood and fire and became more elite.

Yin Yeton also took Sarjan's parting advice as well, and raised a new army with high loyalty to the kingdom.

Since the kingdom of Alterac is to be rebuilt, a new army with combat effectiveness is necessary, and you can't expect bands like the Syndicate and Ravenhold to charge on the battlefield.

With the complete fall of the head of the syndicate, Duke Facurrest, the existence of the unofficial organization of the syndicate has entered the countdown.

Most of the original syndicate members who were willing to be loyal to the kingdom of Alterac were incorporated into Ravenhold, and Duke Jorazi Ravenhold was ordered by the new king Yoatherton to create an official intelligence organization based on Ravenhold Manor.

As the saying goes, the soldiers and horses go first before the grain and grass are moved.

During the Battle of Alterac, Yonserton learned a lot from Sarlayan, including the importance of intelligence and logistics.

Blackmore of Dunhold was a nail that had to be removed, and before the regular army was ready to move, Ravenhold moved first, getting a clear view of Dunhold Castle inside and out.

Edras Blakemore can't be said to be bale waste, but his personal abilities are really limited.

Raising gladiators was no problem for him, but let Blakemore purge the intelligence officers...... That's a bit of a bummer for him.

The kingdom of Alterac has not yet officially used troops, but anyone with a keen sense of smell can detect the smell of gunpowder in the hills of Hillsbride.

The good days of Dunhold Castle are coming to an end soon.

Saljan accepted Durontan's commission, naturally to send the Buddha to the west, and he wanted to send Sal before Dunhold was destroyed...... Or rather, Guyiner fished out of the castle.

At the same time, however, there was another piece of information that Sarian had been following and was captured by Backlight Blade.

"The Blackstone Orcs are starting a war in the Blackstone Tower again?"

The bad news made Salian frown slightly in annoyance.

Ever since Stella Gosa acted as an intermediary to establish contact with the Water Elemental of Hydahya behind the back of the Black Iron Council, the Black Iron Dwarves loyal to the royal family have been secretly preparing an uprising against the Fire Elemental, the enslavers of the Black Iron Dwarves.

The preparations had been going well, but thanks to the efforts of Dagran and Moira, the Fire Elemental Diehards in the Black Iron Council were unaware of their private movements.

But at this time, the Blackstone Orcs, who had occupied the upper floors of the Blackstone Tower, suddenly attacked the Blackstone Abyss without warning.

Onexia asked, puzzled, "What is that Nefarian guy thinking?" Could it be that the experiment didn't go well and wanted to use mortal warfare to relieve boredom? ”

Sarjan said thoughtfully, "Is it possible that Enzos, behind the black dragon and the fire elemental, sensed something and deliberately used this way to knock the black iron dwarf?" ”

"It should ...... No way. ”

Stella Gossa took over and analyzed: "With the style of the ancient gods, if Enzos really discovered the small abacus of the Black Iron Dwarves, he should directly instruct the Fire Demon King to destroy this group of disobedient mortals, there is no need to beat them in such a roundabout way." ”

Gianna, who was in the same car, asked curiously, "So, the military operations of the Blackstone Orcs were personally instructed by Nefarian?" ”

"What the hell is he trying to do?"

Onexia spread her hands helplessly: "I also want to know this question, since Nefarian locked himself in the Blackstone Tower, I can't understand him more and more." ”

Due to the influence of Deathwing, the relationship between Onexia and Nefarian is not very good.

But they are also brothers and sisters who grew up together, and Onexia asked herself if she knew Nefarian well.

As she herself said, since Nefarian moved the Colorful Dragon Lab into the Blackstone Tower, Onefalian's memories of Nefarian had drifted away, and what she was doing became more and more difficult for her to understand.

Judging from the information transmitted from the Blackstone Tower, the attack intensity of the Blackstone Orcs is not large.

Living in the Blackstone Tower for many years, the Blackstone Orcs and the Black Iron Dwarves are also old neighbors, and they know each other well.

According to Dagran, this round of attacks by the Blackstone Orcs is not aimed at winning, it is like staying bored in the tower and moving your muscles.

If it were orcs in their normal state, with their warlike nature, Salaen would not be surprised by such a training-style skirmish.

But herein lies the problem.

After the end of the Second Orc War, all orcs who had drunk demonic blood were severely affected by the side effects and began to become tired and unmotivated.

In this case, Red Black Hand is not a fool, and there is no reason why an orc who is not in good shape will take the initiative to stir up strife.

Salian said with a headache: "So the question comes back to it, this is obviously Nefarian's instructions, what the hell does he want to do?" Brush presence? ”

In order to fight for the legitimate inheritance of the Black Dragons, there is bound to be a battle between Abcien and Nefarian.

With this in mind, Salian turned to Onexia and asked, "How is the Obsidian Sanctuary's forces gathered?" Are you sure you can break through the Blackstone Tower and take Nefarian? ”

Onexia shook her head: "Abixien's remedial training is basically over, but the establishment faction has not recalled enough black dragons, and it will probably take 1-2 years to prepare, and now is not the best time to do it." ”

"Hmm......" Sarian lowered his head and pondered, "Since the intensity of the Blackstone Orc's attack is not large, let's let them go for the time being, I trust Dagran's judgment." ”

"I intend to go to Hillsbride first to fulfill my promise to Durotan and rescue his only son, Guyinr, from the castle."

Maybe add a Talesha. ’

Taresa Folkston, Saar's most important family member in his childhood.

Taresa is the daughter of the Blakemore servant of Lord Dunhold, and her family has taken care of Thrall's health since childhood, and the young Thrall has always regarded Taresa as his own sister.

According to the barrage, Taresha's appearance is quite high, and after gradually growing up, she was taken by Blakemore and forcibly recruited as his mistress.

In the original history, it was with the help of Taresa that Thrall was able to escape from Dunhold Castle and start his legendary life.

However, Taresa was killed by an enraged Blackmore, and when Thrall led an army of the New Horde to Dunhold to rescue Taresa, a frenzied Blackmore threw her twisted head to Thrall.

Originally, Thrall did not plan to storm Dunhold Castle, but wanted to negotiate peace with Blackmore.

Thrall's murder angered Saar, and the New Horde army launched an assault on Dunhold Castle under his orders.

Thrall eventually avenged Taresa by killing Blakemore in a one-on-one duel, but those who had been lost will never be able to return.

Even in his rage, Thrall kept Taresha's teachings in mind and did not harm the civilians of Dunhold.

Suffice it to say, Talesa played an important role in Thrall's growth as an atypical orc.

Talesa's kindness by example infects Sal, and he never forgets the teachings of his sister, who is not related to him, throughout his life, and strives to become the hero she expects.

If Talesa hadn't died, she would have been able to influence Thrall for the rest of her life, making the dove path of the savior shaman even more resolute.

This was clearly more in line with Sarren's expectations for the new Horde, as he didn't want to see the Alliance and the Horde go as crazy as they did in the original history, and the two powerful military groups should have teamed up to protect Azeroth and thwart the plot of the Burning Legion and the Old Gods.

"Let's go back and pack up first, and I'll go to the Sunrider Court early tomorrow morning to meet with the Sun King, and then I'll rush to Hillsbride as soon as possible."

Sarjan was a little concerned about Taresa and Sal's situation: "It's still too late to hope, and I don't know if Blackmore will lose his mind hysterically under the intense pressure. ”