Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 293 2. A person who does great things (×) Reserve Dragon Knight (√)——【735】

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On the second floor of the 'Red Jack' bar, in a very quiet box, Auriden Perenold, in casual clothes, sat opposite Bo Laike on the sofa by the window.

Wearing a butler's black and white tuxedo and a mask, Moros was serving warm tea to his master and his guests in a fairly standard manner.

Kanrethad stood guard at the door, performing his duties as a servant.

"General Braike Moore just returned to the hills a few days ago, and word has it that the Royal House of Stormgard intends to hand Dunholde Castle over to him.

While promoting his military rank, he was also granted a knighthood. "

Compared with the last time we met, the current Oriden Perenolde has become very calm, probably because he has experienced a war, which gave this young man a bit of awe.

Although he was wearing casual clothes, his hair was neatly arranged, and he had a simple family ring on his finger.

It represents his other identity besides being a soldier.

He politely took the tea from Moros, and nodded to the Undead Steward. With the steam rising from the hot tea in his hand, he said to Bo Laike who was filling the pipe with tobacco:

"In short, His Excellency Bo Laike Moore has fulfilled his lifelong ambition. He has won a higher honor than his father, and has become a war hero of the Kingdom of Stormgard, washing away the disgrace of the family.

In addition to finding another wife who meets his status, his achievements are already very enviable. "

"No, no, my friend, General Braike Moore's ambitions are more than that."

The pirate shook his head, and said to Oriden:

"The current achievements will only stimulate his greater ambitions. He will start another journey, but it is destined to be very difficult. Let's not talk about him, let's talk about you.

I heard that you have broken away from the army of Durnholde Castle, and you are stationed near the city of Steinbrad with your soldiers? "

"um, yes."

When it comes to this matter, Oriden is also a little proud.

He put down his teacup, straightened his back, and said to Bo Laike:

"I also made achievements in the war against the orcs, and was promoted to major by virtue of military merit. My friends in the army told me that after the war, my rank will be further promoted.

But because of my embarrassing status, I couldn't get the title of honor.

But that's okay too.

Leaving Dunholde Castle was ordered by General Brad Laike Moore. I regard him as my mentor, and my mentor told me that the situation in the Kingdom of Alterac is very unstable now.

He, like you, is aware of the upheaval that is about to take place in the land of the Alterac Mountains.

My transfer order was arranged by him.

Obviously, my mentor wanted me to grab a modicum of power in my country as his political ally. "

Having said that, Oridon paused, and with a touch of gratitude from the bottom of his heart, he said to the pirate:

"To be honest, when I first arrived in Steinblad, I didn't know what to do to expand my influence. Although I was born in a branch of the royal family, I didn't know much about politics.

Just when I was at a loss, Mr. Moros, who you sent, gave me great help.

Without him, it would be very difficult for me to return to the noble circle of Alterac in more than a month, and it would be difficult for me to get in touch with the contacts I have now. "

"Is that so?"

Bu Laike looked at Moros beside him in surprise.

The butler didn't look complacent, but maintained an elegant demeanor. On his left arm, he was wearing a fragrant handkerchief, ready to serve his master at any time.

"I thought that you would help Auriden assassinate political opponents after you passed by. Now it seems that you used another method?"

"Well, the method of the nobles."

Moros said softly:

"After returning to his home country, His Excellency Orridan did not realize the political benefits that his surname would bring to him. I just gave him a little bit of advice, and the rest is up to His Excellency the Major to work hard on his own.

He is very talented in this regard. "

"Don't be modest, Mr. Moros."

Orridon laughed and said:

"It was you who suggested that I form an alliance with the Barov family, and it was you who patiently planned the dinner for me, taught me the proper posture, and taught me how to discern the deep meaning in the old noble's words.

Without your hint, I, a young man, would only be played around by the old Earl Barov, and things would not go so smoothly.

That old fox is really scary, every sentence has to make several detours, talking to him is much more difficult than slaughtering greenskins on the battlefield, I can't handle it by myself."

"You have reached a political alliance with the Barov family?"

Bu Laike asked curiously:

"Don't mind my bluntness, but the ancient nobles of the Barov family, if they really want to form an alliance, they should form an alliance with someone of the level of General Braike Moore."

"No, I understand what you mean, Mr. Laike, I'm not angry with the truth."

Oridan waved his hand without any hesitation, and he patiently explained the current situation of the Barov family to Laike:

"In the past, of course, the Barov family would not have taken a fancy to me, a minor major and an offshoot of the royal family, but the situation is different now, Your Excellency.

In the Orc Wars, the shameless traitor Aiden, my de jure Uncle, surrendered to the Orcs, opening up the Alterac Mountains, and nearly bringing the Alliance to a standstill.

Now that we've won, Aiden's trial will be on the agenda.

The point is that when the orcs ravaged Alterac, the territory of the Barov family happened to be on the marching route of the orcs.

The most powerful noble family in Alterac was forced to flee to the ancient family fief Caer Darrow Island. Although the family inheritance was preserved, it lost all its territories in the country.

After the orcs were driven away, the Barov family immediately wanted to take back the territory, but they were rejected by the soldiers of Lordaeron stationed in the Alterac Valley.

Lord Barov angrily sued King Terenas, but the old king's reply was very interesting.

He said that after the trial of Aiden, the territory of the Barov family would be returned. At first I thought that the old king really planned to do that. It wasn't until Lord Moros reminded me that I realized that the Barov family was in trouble. . "

"Well, the meaning of Terenas II's move is obviously to use the name of trusteeship of the Alterac Kingdom to suppress the Barov family who occupy a large number of territories."

Moros, who was beside Laike, patiently explained to his master:

"There are some old things involved in this, and it is too long to talk about it.

Let me briefly summarize that the Barov family is an aristocrat in the Kingdom of Alterac, but they occupy the legal ownership of four important areas in the Kingdom of Lordaeron and the Kingdom of Stormgard.

Brill and Caer Darrow in Lordaeron, Tarren Mill in Stormgard and the military center Southsea Town, the title deeds of these four areas are all in the hands of the Barov family.

This made King Terenas and His Majesty Thoras Trollbane choked.

They have long wanted to take back these important territories, but in peaceful times, the interests involved among the nobles made it impossible for the two kings to do this.

The arrival of the orcs is both a disaster and an opportunity. "

The pirate nodded. He had received the task of these four land deeds in the game, but he didn't think much about it at the time. Now, after listening to the analysis of the two, he quickly understood the intertwined interests.

He put the pipe to his mouth, and Moros beside him immediately handed over the tinder and lit the tobacco for Bo Laike.

In the mellow tobacco breath, Bu Laike said:

"So, King Terenas is going to use the Barov family's territory in Alterac to blackmail that family and return the other territories in their hands to Lordaeron?"

"Well, that's the way it is."

Orridon nodded and said:

"The interests of the Barov family were severely damaged in the orc war, and they urgently need to keep the remaining territory to prevent the situation from getting worse, and the city of Steinbrad, where I am, happens to be the core area of ​​interest of this guy.

They quickly made a covenant with me.

They support me in seizing power in the kingdom of Alterac, and I help them get back their territory, so that the plan of the kingdom of Lordaeron will be completely ruined. "

Having said that, Oridan seems to have remembered something interesting.

He covered his eyes and laughed, leaning back and forth, and said to the pirate:

"In order to win over and control me, that old fox even wanted to marry his daughter to me. But I also grew up in Alterac, how could I not know about the 'good reputation' of his eldest lady.

It is said that she has more than a dozen lovers alone."

"You refused?"

the pirate asked.

Auriden shook his head and said seriously:

"No, I accept. Marrying a slut home may be ridiculed by those in the know, but only with the full support of the Barov family can I have the possibility of aspiring to the throne."

"Very well, you are the one who does great things."

Bo Laike immediately gave a thumbs up and gestured to Oridan.

The man in front of him is really powerful, he can ignore the scary green hat on his head, just to realize his pursuit of power.

Just by looking at this point, one can know that Auriden, a young man who used to be flamboyant, has indeed grown a lot.

"To be honest, Lord Laike, I am here this time to form an alliance with you!"

Seeing that the conversation was not close to the fire, Oridon also became serious. He straightened his clothes and said to the pirate in front of him:

"Your Excellency Moros has explained to me your current power, and I urgently need the goodwill of a master assassin and pirate captain.

Although Alterac is a landlocked country in the true sense, there are many, many areas where we can cooperate. "

"Needless to say."

Bo Laike waved his hand, took down the pipe, and exhaled a weird smoke ring. He said to Oridon:

"I am willing to form an alliance with you, Auriden Perenolde, not only because you are my old friend, but also because I really need the benefits you can get for me.

I will help you ascend the throne of the Kingdom of Alterac, and I will do everything in my power to help you.

This is my first round of assistance to you. "

The pirate took out twenty stacked golden cards from his close pocket, placed them on the table in front of him, and pushed them to Oriden on the opposite side.

The Major was not an ignorant man.

When he saw the card in front of him, his breathing became lower.

"Anonymous gold coupons, each one can withdraw 50,000 gold coins from the banks of the goblins."

Bo Laike snapped his fingers and said:

"If you want to do something big, how can you do it if you don't have money? The Barov family has money, and it belongs to them. Every time you bow to them, you will be more controlled by them.

I hope you remain independent and don't depend too much on them.

This money should be enough for you to recruit troops and train a loyal army in the Kingdom of Alterac.

I will use my influence in Ravenholdt to obtain the highest priority information purchasing rights for you. Although my faction has just been established, it will develop rapidly in the future.

I will set up a stronghold in the Kingdom of Alterac, and you can issue missions to them to get rid of those who stand in the way of your ascension.

I can even help you gain the kindness and support of members of the Stormwind Kingdom and the royal family of Kul Tiras.

But I have a request for you. "

"Please tell me."

Auriden's tone of voice immediately changed.

"Don't touch the Prestor family!"

The pirate exhorted in a deep voice:

"I know that family is also a powerful noble in the Kingdom of Alterac, they may block your way, but no matter what the situation is, you are not allowed to confront them head-on.

If they are also interested in the throne, support them instead and wait for the opportunity.

This is for your and my good.

If I had heard rumors of your hostility with Prestor at sea, I would have given up on you immediately. "

"this"

Auriden hesitated for a moment, he felt that the twenty golden coupons in his hand were a little hot.

He glanced at Bo Laike and said:

"I have no objection. I'm still young, and I have plenty of time to wait patiently. But the Barov family seems to have a big opinion on the Prestor family."

"Then give them up!"

Bu Laike leaned on the sofa and raised his legs, posing in a big guy sitting posture, looking at Oridan in front of him, he said:

"What Barov can give you, I can give you. What they can't give, I can too! Of course, I can't find a noble slut to marry you."

"Needless to say, Your Excellency."

Oridan didn't hesitate too much. He stretched out his hand and unbuttoned the first collar, stretched his neck, drank the tea in front of him, stood up, and said to Bo Laike:

"If I had to choose between them and you, I would walk with you."

The major smiled and joked:

"After all, the Barov family can't find a master assassin as my backup, and I heard that the eldest lady of the Prestor family, Miss Katerina Prestor, has also reached the age of marriage.

Her reputation in the aristocratic circle is much better than that of the young lady of the Barov family. "

"Uh"

This wave of answers caused Bu Laike to shut down on the spot.

After a few seconds, he raised his thumb with a strange expression, and said to Auriden:

"I can confirm now that you are indeed the one who does great things!"

(end of this chapter)