Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 22 21. Brewing a Counterattack

There are a large number of forests that are easy to hide, and it is a very suitable terrain for assassins to play.

The orc killer and the young sergeant paired perfectly, too, with Auriden on horseback shouting from the front to attract the attention of the wolfriders, while Bo Laike emerged from the shadows behind to attack.

There is also the support of the deadly ranger Nathanos Marris hiding in the forest.

Every time he shoots an arrow from his hiding place, he can always accurately penetrate the eyes of the orcs, or crucify the war wolf under their crotch to the ground, creating an assassination opportunity for Bu Laike.

And, Maris's hound named "Desolate".

That beast was terrible.

Laike saw more than once that he bravely challenged the orc wolf who was a circle bigger than himself, but he could easily win every time. Although ordinary Gilnean hounds had good blood, they couldn't do such a thing.

The hound Maris is probably the best of the famous Gilnean hounds. It is said that only the Gilnean royal family and the Greymane family have domesticated purebred royal hounds.

I don't know how he got it?

In less than ten minutes, they killed all the orc wolf cavalry scattered in the forest, and Nathanos blocked the forest with a war bow, and these unlucky ghosts couldn't even escape.

forest

This is the battlefield ruled by rangers.

They rescued seven or eight scouts, but unfortunately, the others died.

A single insufficiently trained human scout, facing the orc wolf cavalry without wearing heavy armor, has a very small chance of winning.

"Cut off their heads! Bring them back to the castle, and the major will reward us!"

The young sergeant Oriden, who was also a bloody battle, shouted to his remaining soldiers. Although the remaining people still had fear, everyone was wounded.

But out of hatred for the orcs, they did not object to this order. Several people collected the remains of their companions, dug a hole in the forest, buried them hastily, and collected the dog tags.

"You two masters, you saved us."

Auriden rubbed his hands together, approaching Bo Laike and Maris who were resting by the trees in the forest, he changed his name to something more mysterious, and said in a reverent tone:

"Come back to the castle with us, Major Laike Moore, who is destined for great things, needs two warriors like you right now."

Maris probably had a lot of contact with the elves, which made him behave quite coldly in front of strangers, just leaning there, making new arrows with a knife, without talking to him.

On the other hand, Laike put on the appearance of an "outsider expert", took out the jerky from the bag, fed it to the little murloc in his arms, and said to the slightly embarrassed Oriden beside him:

"I'm still far from a master assassin, so don't call me that. Also, your surname is Perenolde? What is your relationship with His Majesty Aiden Perenolde of the Kingdom of Alterac?"

"Just a distant relative."

The young man's smile suddenly became more embarrassing.

Bu Laike noticed the change in his expression and didn't ask any more questions.

When he heard this name before, he recalled the complete life experience of this exaggerated young man, and knew his future fate.

This fellow is not a warrior, nor is he a decent man.

He survived the Orc War, and the Undead War that followed.

And with terrible abilities that don't quite match his ambition, even after many years, he's still a little guy.

But he is also the best "stepping stone" for Bo Laike to enter Dunholde Castle. The pirate assassin lowered his head and stroked the little murloc's head.

He rolled his eyes and said to Oridan beside him:

"After a long hunt, my companions and I really needed a safe place to rest, and my companions brought important battlefield intelligence to Major Brad Laike Moore.

We must go to the castle at once.

But personally, I hate orcs as much as you do, so if Major Boo Laike Moore really wants to start a war, I will do everything I can to help him. "

"it is good!"

The young sergeant, who was already a little disappointed, suddenly brightened up.

He also has his own little abacus.

He led a scout team of more than 30 people to go out to investigate, but was defeated by the orcs, leaving less than ten people. Although he returned to the castle with the heads of more than 20 orcs, he had already washed away his shame.

But he also has his own ambitions.

He hopes to excel in this war.

However, with such a record right now, it's a bit overwhelming, but if you can take the "Orc Killer" who has been in the limelight recently, please go back to the castle, your mentor will be very happy.

Bu Laike talked to Maris again, the ranger was not at ease about the surroundings, he guessed that there might be orcs approaching, so he rode on his horse, brought his hounds, and continued to patrol around.

After seeing the indifferent Maris leave, Oriden, who was resting next to him, looked around, lowered his voice, rubbed his hands, and said to Bo Laike:

"That...Master, I just saw you put away the weapon of the captain of the orc wolf cavalry, I..."

"Ok?"

Bo Laike glanced at him and said:

"You want to plot my booty? Do you know the price of provoking a shadow walker?"

"No, no, it's not a conspiracy!"

Auriden saw Bo Laike's method of killing orcs with his own eyes, so he waved his hands and explained:

"I mean, I know many warriors who have the hobby of collecting enemy weapons. As a branch of the Alterac royal family, I actually have such a tradition.

But I'm still practicing with my mentor, and I don't have that chance to get my own spoils.

Master, you are a walker in the shadows, and the two-handed sword is not a weapon you are used to, so I just want to ask, do I have the honor to buy it from you?"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Bo Laike looking at him.

The pirate assassin was wearing a mask, only revealing a pair of eyes, but the hidden smile made Auriden feel that all his little thoughts had been seen through by the orc killer in front of him.

He was suddenly a little ashamed and a little nervous.

"swish"

The rough shaved head sword was stuck under his feet, and Bu Laike took out another thing from the bag, the head of the captain of the orc wolf cavalry.

These two things made Auriden's eyes flash with desire and greed.

His poor excuse must be bogus.

Collecting weapons and the like is just deceiving children. This cunning and ambitious guy actually wants to "buy" his own military exploits.

"take it."

Bu Laike threw the head of the orc captain to Auriden. He waved his hand and said in a hoarse voice:

"Young people should have their first orc head. This is human nature. I can understand it. If you can prepare a comfortable room for me in Durnholde Castle without being disturbed.

And bear all the expenses when I live there, I can guarantee that your 'glory' will be flawless. "

"No problem, Master!"

Auriden looked around like a thief, picked up his magic small luggage from his waist, and put the orc's head and sword into it.

As expected of a royal child of Alterac.

Even if it's just a side branch, there is such a good thing as a magic bag on him.

Satisfied in his eyes, his attitude became even more obsequious. He personally brought a horse to Laike, and after a brief worship of the war dead, he drove all the way to Durnholde Castle.

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"Shocking news!"

In the lord's living room of Durnholde Castle, the human major, Dellas Bu Laike Moore, who was wearing white armor and had a strong body and sharp eyes, was welcoming the arrival of Bu Laike and Nathanos.

This veteran of the Kingdom of Stormgard didn't look like an aristocrat, and his tone of voice was in line with the forthrightness that a warrior should have, without any affectation.

He had a serious face first, and listened to the news brought by the human ranger.

After learning that Orgrim Doomhammer, the great orc chieftain, secretly led half of the orc army out of the hilly battlefield, via the Hinterlands, to Quel'Thalas, the major stood up in shock.

He said:

"Those green skins are really a bunch of war lunatics! They are arrogant and arrogant. They dared to send troops to provoke the elf kingdom before defeating us, but maybe this is not a bad thing."

Major Bo Laike Moore turned around at his desk a few times. He said in a mature and steady tone while thinking:

"Their random division of forces and enemies will win us more allies and more time.

Perhaps after witnessing the berserk offensive of the orcs, the Sun King of Quel'Thalas, who has not responded to human requests for help, will reconsider the alliance's suggestion.

But that's for later!

Now that I've got the news, in the hills, we're off to a good start! "

The major looked back at the tactical map on the desk. He drew a circle with his fingers on the map with bright eyes, and turned back to the calm Nathanos and said:

"Personally, I am very grateful for the news you brought back, Mister Maris, you are worthy of being a hero of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, but I still have a small request.

I also have scouts under my command.

But you have also seen that those trash can't break through the increasingly rampant hunting of the orcs. Let them contact Taren Mill and Dalaran with news, I don't worry!

But the opportunity for war is fleeting, especially at a time when we desperately need the inspiration of a victory. "

Major Boo Laike Moore let out a sigh of relief.

He said to Maris sincerely:

"I know you are tired, champion, but I do beg you, go to Tarren Mill at once and contact General Gavinrad stationed there, and the mages of Dalaran.

I believe that with the general's strategic vision, he is definitely not willing to give up this opportunity.

I want to launch a big counterattack against the hill orcs, but I don't have enough troops. I need the coordinated assistance of Tarren Mill, Dagger of Coran and Dalaran.

You are the only one who can pass through the enemy's blockade and send the news in the shortest possible time. "

"I'm willing to go right away, that's why I'm here."

Nathanos said to the major in a calm, almost indifferent tone:

"I need the best war horse, as well as your personal letter, Major, and your strategic plan. It is too time-consuming to cross the front line many times. It would be best if you can make a plan at once."

"it is good!"

The major made a "please" gesture, sat down in a chair, picked up a quill, and said:

"I immediately started writing a letter to explain my thoughts to the general. It will take up to ten minutes. Please wait outside for a while, both of you."

Bo Laike and Maris left the office. In the corridor outside the castle, Nathanos glanced back at Bo Laike and said:

"Are you going to leave with me? Laike, maybe we can continue to exchange combat experience on the way. I feel very relieved and honored to fight side by side with an orc killer like you."

"I really want to go."

Bu Laike looked around, approached Maris, lowered his voice, and said in a mysterious tone:

"But I can't go, I want to stay here, Maris, I don't know if you have noticed, but I smelled a stench of orcs on the major just now!

I must stay here and find out about this!

I am in this castle, and I have a war of mine to fight.

So, this time, my friends, you'll have to go it alone. "

(end of this chapter)