Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 1983 7. Azeroth Holiday The Preaching of the Bald Emperor

Although Azeroth has changed so much in the past 100 years that every time Master Braike comes back, he feels that this is almost another fantasy world of sword and magic, but in this ever-changing world, there are always some things that transcend time. outside.

For example, Laike was very relieved that even after a hundred years, the hell Northrend was still the desolate and terrible place he remembered.

Of course, the places along the Northern Sea Route of the trade route around Azeroth are very prosperous.

Several overseas territories of the human empire here have their own capitals and cities. Relying on the good natural environment and rich resources, the people here are rich and united. People such as bear people and tuskar people who actively integrate into the changes of the world Foreign races also built their own cities and settlements in the mountains.

However, Northrend's natural geographical location determines that this continent still has a vast area located in the Arctic Circle of this planet, and it is difficult to fully develop those areas in the harsh environment all year round.

In addition, Northrend is also the stronghold of the Scourge.

Although in today's world environment, the existence of death knights has become nothing unusual among many professions, and there are even some guys who will actively look for dead spirits to try to join them for various reasons, but for most For normal people, the dead spirit is still a kind of unwelcome friend.

The Eternal Blood War in the Shadowlands lasted for a hundred years, and this was just the beginning of the conflict between the forces. For high-level professionals and historians, the inside story of the Eternal Blood War is not something that cannot be discussed Things, but don't expect common people to be able to tell the difference between the undead of the Shadowlands and the undead of Azeroth.

Therefore, in many areas, there is a saying that "the dead people crawling out of the grave are big villains". Regarding these crazy words, Lothar, the Lich King, will not take the time to respond at all.

The old man is still busy in the Devouring Abyss, attacking all kinds of enemies that are not pleasing to the eye.

In fact, a hundred years later, the Scourge Legion in the Maw has become a line of defense to limit the war to the realm of death. People in the material world can live in peace thanks to the centuries-old watch of these sleepless people.

Although Master Bu Laike had agreed on the scale of the war and the location of the battlefield with the six major domains, in the domains of the six major forces, there were many lunatics who wanted to expand the eternal bloody battle.

Not to mention others, the great demons of the Burning Legion are very eager to reignite the war in the two battlefields of the shadow kingdom and the material world. Don't think about what these demons think, or what their crazy desires are. Purpose.

If you can figure out what's going on in their burning paste brains, it can only mean that you are definitely not an ordinary person, brother.

In short, Northrend, as the base camp of the Scourge, is a place that has been forgotten by civilization in the current Azeroth. This oblivion is based on a consensus of civilization.

All rulers respect these undead who watch over the other world, and keep them at arm's length.

But today is a different story.

A steel spacecraft newly assembled by the Kul Tiras National Aircraft and Ship Research Institute is cutting through the cold mist of the frozen sea at dawn, and the rapid rotation of sixteen high-energy propellers is also setting off gusts of wind on the North Sea. Soldiers on the watchtower at the stern used lights as semaphores to communicate with a North Sea Fleet scout ship cruising in the sea below.

He was identifying himself to the ship, while the scout ship below was clearly a warship but not part of the fleet of an official political entity on Azeroth.

Their existence is a "historical issue", and its thread can even be traced back to the splitting event of the great pirate faction Undead Fleet a hundred years ago.

It was a complex event that had a fairly significant impact on the situation in Azeroth's Great Sea.

The aftermath is still in effect today.

To put it simply, after the great pirate Braike Shaw, who ended an era, left Azeroth, his huge fleet fell apart in everyone's expectations. Several major factions in the fleet fought for the pirate legacy left by Braike. Fighting with each other, mixed with some machinations involving the Fleet of the Damned in the South Seas and the Black Spirit Pirates in the Eastern Continent.

The sea battle that spanned the entire endless sea lasted for seventeen years, and millions of lives were involved in it.

In the end, Udora, Queen of the Vulpes, joined forces with Anne Bonn, the pirate king of the North Sea, and secretly colluded with the Kul Tiras fleet to defeat the other pirate factions in the fateful Kaz Modan sea area.

The elf pirates were almost wiped out in that battle, leaving only the flagship Moonshire Pride and seven ships back to Surama Mother Harbor.

The strength of the orc pirates was greatly weakened and they were forced to leave Azeroth and return to Dellano's "big bathtub" to recuperate.

The troll pirate, the Duke of Storm, and the cursed pirate king Gaboa, who wanted to pick peaches in the chaos, sank in the icy sea together with their flagship Reaper.

Ugh, he just took his own life again.

But after the second death, the old guy was happy again, crazily returned to the undead state, and frantically searched for the "eternal secret treasure" left by Bu Laike in the shadow kingdom and the material stars.

It is said that last month someone saw the dilapidated Reaper and its crazy and happy captain plundering a group of hapless pandaren merchant ships in the waters of Pandaria last month.

And after that battle, the deadly enemies of the Undead Fleet and the Cursed Pirates completely disappeared in history together, and the golden age of piracy finally came to an end. In this era, there are still a large number of pirates operating in various fields, but it is difficult for them to Reproduce the peak of the pirates of Braike Shaw's era.

But probably, except for them, no one would miss that era.

But the combination of Eudora and Anne Bonn at least saved Braike's basic position in the North Sea, and that naval battle was the last naval battle commanded by old Dailin. According to gossip, in the ocean after the war, Admiral Dai Lin signed an agreement with these pirates on behalf of the human empire.

They can retain dominion over the frozen sea until the last orthodox undead pirate dies of old age on the surface.

This is a rather legendary agreement. Everyone knows that the North Sea will return to the embrace of the human empire one day, but the tenacity of the North Sea pirates far exceeds everyone's expectations.

In order to protect the last piece of territory left by Lord Bu Laike Shaw, the North Sea pirate king Anne Bonn transformed herself into a demilich.

It is said that two-thirds of the pirates in her North Sea Fleet are now undead.

In addition to them, the fox queen Udora also opened up the high-level relationship of the human empire through her terrifying wealth.

Although His Majesty Udora died of old age in the Wharton Desert more than 20 years ago, the fox queen who took over is still firmly safeguarding the interests of the North Sea Fleet.

These warships cruising the frozen sea are the eyes and ears of this rather legendary fleet. It is not that no one has provoked them, but every provocation will get a firm and fierce response.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the Narsaras Academy on Tol Barad Island is the biggest supporter behind this fleet. As long as the now famous academy does not collapse, the legend of the North Sea Fleet will continue forever.

"After my death, you have to find a way to bring the North Sea Fleet and the Frozen Sea under the rule of the empire."

On the deck of this steel spaceship that flew over the frozen sea, His Majesty Varian Wrynn, who was only wearing a black robe, looked expressionlessly at Fang Yin's warship hidden in the cold fog.

In the cold wind, His Majesty the Emperor exhaled a puff of white air, and said to His Highness Mia Sass who was wearing armor beside him:

"Humans are not the only ones coveting the wealth of this frozen sea. Quel'Thalas and the elf kingdoms have been trying to turn this place into their territory, and the alien alliance in the Northland has become stronger and stronger in the past century. Among them, Vrykul The kingdom of humans has the tendency to swallow Northrend, and the 'One-Eyed King' who single-handedly unified the Vrykul civilization is a ruthless character.

He, his vicious queen, and his sons are beasts to come out, and will be your greatest enemies for centuries to come. If you can't suppress him now, sooner or later, the human empire will have another battle in the north with the vrykul.

In order to avoid war, you must show enough tough Mia Thass! are you listening "

"I am listening, Your Majesty!"

Princess Angel responded immediately, but the old Varian shook his head, sighed and said:

"No, your mind is not here, you are thinking of your own father? Bo Laike?"

"You are my father"

Her Royal Highness the winged princess said something like this, which sounded like the pre-quest of "Father's kindness and son's filial piety", but it was actually not the case.

Princess Miathas is just stating a fact.

She had married His Majesty Varian's only son, Anduin Wrynn, seventy years ago. The relationship between the two was very good, and it was not a political marriage.

For the future of Mia Sass, Prince Anduin even voluntarily gave up the right to inherit the empire, but only took over the family title and became the Duke of Storm of the empire.

The two have three children who are all grown up.

Legally speaking, she does have to call Varian her father.

"You're just being silly."

Varian was merciless with his heir and daughter-in-law.

The emperor who lived his life as a soldier, the great man who is about to go to Icecrown Glacier to fulfill his promise and succeed His Majesty Lothar as the second Lich King reprimanded in a deep voice:

"Even if you already know your father's difficulties, the inertia developed by years of wrong thinking still makes you unable to face him, and you are still complaining that he forcibly took your mother away.

But listen to me, boy.

This is the best ending for your mother, I know, from the bottom of my heart, you don't want your mother to leave you and this world. "

Having said that, Varian lost his serious expression, shook his head, sighed and said:

"This is what I want to see. I regard Jia Liya as the elder sister. I also hope that she can get rid of this dull politics and have a beautiful old age. You should feel happy for your mother now.

She was finally free and embraced the happiness she longed for.

as for your father

As for Bu Laike.

Well, I don't have much to say about him, he's never been a likable guy, but you can't deny him that.

Whether it's from the perspective of a daughter or the emperor, you should accept your father and admit your mistakes to him. In the final analysis, he didn't see you to protect you.

Are those memories still haunting you? "

"There are still some leftovers."

Facing the inquiry from His Majesty Varian, whom she respected very much, Mia Sass did not hide it. She reached out and took off her golden blitzkrieg helmet, and shook her flowing blond hair.

With the shaking of the white wings behind her, she said hoarsely:

"Those memories belonging to Gristia will occasionally appear in front of my eyes, but compared to that empty and boring past, my life as a human being in the past hundred years is obviously much more fulfilling.

So, if you want an answer, I'll tell you.

The Eternal One chose to enter the material world in the cycle of birth and death in order to find liberation, and she has now got what she wanted.

I am Miathas Menethil Proudmoore!

I am Calia Menethil's daughter, and I am the heir to the Empire of Man and shall be its Empress when the sun rises tomorrow morning.

I am who i am! "

"Very well, I am very satisfied with this answer."

Varian looked back at his heir with admiration, and said:

"Next time you introduce yourself, don't forget to add that sentence, you are still the eldest daughter of Braike Shaw, you are the sole heir of Drake Proudmoore and Calia Menethil, you are the Empire of Man A direct descendant of the most noble bloodline, just like Sir Anduin Lothar back then.

You are destined to push our civilization and empire to the pinnacle of rising.

Well, also, before I am about to unload this heavy responsibility, it is necessary for me to tell you the biggest secret hidden in the position of Human Emperor.

This is a secret that only the emperors can know.

I have had a mentor since the eve of becoming Emperor who taught me the art of power and dominion, and now, she will be your mentor too. "

"Is it Queen Azshara?"

Princess Mia Sass raised her eyebrows, which made her look heroic.

She whispered:

"Occasionally, I learned this secret from the chat between my aunt and my mother. I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I didn't tell you. I already know His Majesty's little secret."

"No, you don't know, child. You know nothing of the truth of this secret."

Varian showed a weird smile, and took out a Queen's krait symbol of the Deep Sea Empire from his robe, stroked the symbol with nostalgia, and said softly:

"Queen Azshara relied on her own efforts to shape the godhead thirty-three years ago, became the second god born in this world, and became the spokesperson of the arcane field, one of the six original forces, under the stars. Today she is indeed active on the battlefield of the Eternal Blood War, fighting for glory in the arcane realm, but a projection of her power has always remained in the Throne Hall Vault in Stormwind.

After you go back, you can use this key to open the secret room.

But remember, Mia Thass, my daughter, that arcane deity means differently to others than it does to you, and she is not just your mentor on the path to dominion.

Or your elders. "

The human emperor who was already bald due to busy state affairs showed a rather weird expression. He looked around and whispered to the next emperor:

"She was the last lover of your miraculous father, as far as I know, that mighty empress has been missing your father very much since he left.

I don't know if the two of them have continued their relationship.

But maybe you have enough reasons to be closer to Queen Azshara, which is a good thing. You should grasp this unique relationship, which can bring more benefits to your rule and empire. "

"I knew it!"

Princess Miathas clasped the krait emblem in her hand with her fingers, and she complained:

"Everything about that man is so vulgar! My mother is so good and perfect, why would she like such a terrible person?"

"Well, as far as I know, it was Bo Laike who was actively pursued by your mother."

Varian pursed his lips and said:

"Leave your elders alone, especially those related to Bu Laike, which can easily ruin your three views. Well, look, Icecrown is here.

My promise is about to be fulfilled, His Majesty Lothar can finally rest.

The Winter Queen promised to send his weary soul into the cycle of life and death, so if possible, Mia Sass, you must try to find Sir Lothar's new life.

To give him a happy life may not be so glorious or legendary, but I hope he will not leave any regrets in his second life.

This is the last thing I beg of you.

Well, no, there is one more thing. "

His Majesty the Emperor was a little embarrassed, but he still whispered:

"I know that you and Anduin have your own way of getting along, and he seems to enjoy it too, but he is the Lord of Storms after all, and it would be too embarrassing for my son to attend diplomatic events with panda eyes on his face.

If there is a conflict between you, it may be resolved in a softer way. It is not a good idea to fight in front of the children. "

"this"

The next empress of the empire immediately bowed her head in guilt.

After several seconds, she turned her face away and looked to the other side, complaining in a low voice:

"Your son, my husband, is good at everything, but he always steals cards when he and I play cards for entertainment. I don't know how this problem developed, but he is a hundred years old, but he still refuses to correct it. Like a bear kid.

I cough too, well, Your Majesty, I will try my best to control my temper.

I promise! "

"Fine, then I have nothing to worry about."

Varian took a step back in satisfaction.

Looking at the Icecrown Glacier and those gloomy dark spiers that were close in front of him, he took a long breath. In this cold enough to freeze his soul, he said to Mia Sass:

"Go, you don't have to accompany me to complete the last journey here, go to Coldarra, your father is there, he and his second officer have a century-old agreement that will be fulfilled tonight.

This may be the last time your father will return to this world for the next hundred years. Few people know what Bo Laike Shaw has been up to since he left this world, but I happen to be one of those who know.

I can tell you, my successor, that the work your father is doing is very sacred and noble, and it is a cause that all human beings in this world can respect for it.

You should see him off.

Don't let your life leave regrets, child.

Believe me, your father loves you very much, there is no one in this world who loves you like him, and you are his biggest concern when he walks the heavens and the world.

go.

Face your heart. "

(end of this chapter)