Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 303 12. Planeswalker Jaina (Part 1) -- [1735]

(Add more [2/5] for Suyan and Qingguo brothers)

"Anna? Anna! Don't sleep, it's time to get up and recite the spell."

Dalaran City, on the upper floor of the secret castle of the Tirisfal Council, in a girly room filled with books. Ellie, the high elf, was shaking Jaina Proudmoore, who was sleeping soundly.

"Ah, Sister Ellie? What time is it?"

The children are all sleepy, and the shaken little Jaina rubbed her eyes, yawned, and asked the high elf in front of her:

"Didn't the instructor just pass the assessment yesterday? Why do you have to recite the spell again?"

"Yesterday's assessment was 'Advanced Ice Spells and Deep Freezing Magic Theory', and what you are going to memorize today is 'Thirty-seven Mana Model Variations of Frostbolt', which cannot be generalized."

The blond elf mage pouted her lips very intimately. Little Jaina, who just woke up with disheveled hair, brought her mage robe and combed her hair again. It was very ingenious, for this little girl like a doll. A single ponytail hairstyle for elves.

Let this polite little girl have a touch of agility.

But let's be honest, Jaina doesn't have time to pay attention to these minutiae.

Even when she was combing her hair, she was still studying and reciting with a big thick leather book in her hand.

The new mentor that big brother found for her is very good.

No, it should be said to be quite powerful.

At least in terms of the attainment of ice magic, Jaina estimates that there are few spellcasters in Azeroth who can compete with Mentor Meri.

But while the instructor is very powerful, he is also very strict.

When the little princess was studying magic under the command of Master Antonidas, the course time was already very full, and the archmage asked Jaina to develop in an all-round way.

Therefore, while learning the theory of ice magic, one must also study the magic theory of the arcane and fire systems, and take time to do experiments from time to time.

But after being transferred to Meri Dongfeng, the Grand Lich re-booked her study plan, putting any arcane arts and flames first.

Specialized in ice magic theory and spell learning.

Master Meili is really strict. Apprentices in other mage towers are tested every half a month, but with him, they have to complete the test every day.

"Ellie, Anna, come downstairs."

As soon as the two girls walked out of Jaina's room, they saw an arcane eye jump out of them, and the indifferent voice of Mentor Meri came out of it.

They looked at each other and hurried downstairs.

But after entering the hall, Jaina found that there was a strange visitor today in the hall where no one came at all.

He was sitting opposite Mentor Meili, wearing a heavy purple robe and black gloves, with short silver-gray hair and wrinkles on his face, he looked very old.

But a pair of blue eyes are very bright, very flexible, not like the eyes of old people.

The most peculiar thing is that this strange mage is holding the "chicken leg stick" that Mentor Meri never leaves, which is the staff of Atiesh.

It is said to be the symbol of the guardian.

As for the name of the chicken leg stick, Ellie didn't know where she heard it. After telling Jaina, the little princess also used the chicken leg stick to call the mentor's legendary staff in private.

Its shape is too much like a chicken leg.

But just kidding, Jaina knows how powerful this staff is. Ordinary mages, even archmages, cannot touch it normally.

It is said that spellcasters who are not recognized by the power of the guardian will feel the pain of electric shock when touched.

But now, this powerful staff was meekly held in the hands of that strange mage, who was stroking the drum stick in his hand with an expression mixed with nostalgia and a trace of fear.

"I haven't seen it in years"

Khadgar, who visited the council castle, said in a calm tone:

"When I saw it again, to be honest, I was taken aback. After all, the last time I touched it, it cast a terrible curse on me and turned me into what I am now."

"But it also gave you power, maybe from Medivh's guilt, maybe from your talent. Either way, the power you have is real."

Meili Dongfeng sat on a chair, without raising his head, studying the emerald-colored irregular crystal in his hand, which was brought by Khadgar.

The old lich said to Khadgar in a cold voice:

"It's just that it's been so long, and you haven't mastered that ray of guardian power. I have to ask one more question, Khadgar, what have you been doing all these years?

Did the passion to follow Lothar and fight against the orcs turn you from a talented spellcaster into a mediocre mediocrity? "

"Master, don't speak so directly, okay?"

Khadgar shrugged helplessly and said:

"This is the first time we met. Although Garona described your situation to me, it was a bit too merciless. Well, are these two ladies your disciples?"

Embarrassed, Khadgar immediately changed the subject. He stood up and introduced himself to little Jaina and Ellie politely:

"Hello, pretty girls. My name is Khadgar. I was born in Dalaran. When I was seventeen years old, I was sent by the mages in this city to Karazhan to be an apprentice to the astral mage Medivh.

Uh, don't look at my old appearance now, this is the effect of a curse.

In fact, I am only in my twenties this year. "

"Ah, I know you!"

Little Jaina tilted her head and thought for a while, she blinked and said:

"Master Kel'Thuzad told about you, he said that you were one of the two unluckiest guys in this city, who were sacrificed by the Council of Six.

You are more unlucky than Rhonin. "

"Anna."

Ellie pushed little Jaina's shoulder behind her anxiously, she lowered her voice and said:

"This is an archmage, don't be so rude, don't talk about his sad things. Besides, there is no one in this city who is more unlucky than Rhonin."

"Oh, sorry."

After all, Jaina was only a ten-year-old girl, and when she was outspoken, she immediately bent over and apologized. As a result, Khadgar didn't say anything, but Meri Dongfeng said directly:

"No, there is no need to apologize, my disciple.

Khadgar's achievements today, in my opinion, are inseparable from Medivh's strict teachings.

If he hadn't been sent to Karazhan and stayed in Dalaran where a group of mediocre people gathered to continue his studies, it would be impossible for him to have such solid magical power at this age.

Khadgar's progress has been disappointing, especially after Medivh's death, so it's undeniable that the Astral Mage realized his potential. "

"You! You inhuman old lich!"

Khadgar seemed to be stimulated by these words, and he also turned around and scolded:

"You have no idea what my life was like in Karazhan."

"What did you call me just now?"

Meri raised his head, staring at Khadgar with glacier-like blue eyes, causing the latter to shiver violently, and 99% of the anger in his heart disappeared instantly.

Only then did he realize that he was talking to the only orthodox lich in the current Azeroth world.

The opponent has the strength to bury him ten times easily.

"Forget it, let's get down to business."

Before Khadgar apologized, Meri changed the subject with a cold attitude. He held up the emerald crystal in his hand and said to the three people in front of him:

"There's something disturbing about this crystal, and it reminds me of some dark force I'm tracking down. I'll have to go to the Swamp of Sorrows to check it out for myself.

Khadgar, you will come with me.

And you two.

Ellie and Jaina, even though you are not official members of the Tirisfal Council, I think it is necessary to let you know what kind of enemy I am reorganizing this ancient council to fight against.

This may give you a clearer understanding of the life you will face in the future.

Go pack your things, we're leaving tomorrow. "

"Okay, mentor."

Little Jaina responded happily.

Recently, she has been suffering from a headache due to the heavy study pressure, so she just took the opportunity to purchase materials, go to the city for a walk, and visit Mage Kel'Thuzad by the way.

He was injured last time, and he doesn't know if he has healed now, after all, he is the senior brother in name.

Ellie is a little less confident.

But Jaina agreed, and if she backed down, it would be too embarrassing, so she also agreed.

Watching the two girls go upstairs and leave, Khadgar turned around and said to the old Lich:

"Your Excellency Meri, not to mention how outrageous the act of taking two girls to explore the danger is, let's talk about this crystal itself, do you know where it came from?"

"Of course, I know."

Merry glanced at Khadgar and said:

"The Swamp of Sorrows, the Pool of Tears, the Temple of Atal'Hakkar, the gathering place of the Hakkari exile trolls, and the garrison of the Green Dragonflight.

The dragon language warning in this crystal comes from Eranikus Kadgar, the prince of the dream. I doubt whether you have passed the dragon language recognition course?

You should recognize it when it speaks to you. "

"Master, have you ever told you that when you tell the truth, it's really embarrassing?"

Khadgar sighed, and said:

"I thought the moody Medivh was tough enough to deal with, but now, I know there are worse people in the world than him."

"Interested in joining the Tirisfal Council?"

Before Khadgar could finish his complaint, the old Lich on the opposite side suddenly asked a question.

This made Khadgar very puzzled. As Medivh's apprentice, he certainly knew the existence of this council and its history, but Khadgar was puzzled by another thing.

He crossed his hips, looked at Meili Dongfeng in front of him, and asked:

"From the moment I entered the castle to now, Master Meri, you have negative evaluations of me. Perhaps in your eyes, I am just a second-rate spellcaster. Why did you invite me to join this secret organization?"

"Because you have the possibility to become a first-class, or even a top-notch spellcaster."

The old lich said straightforwardly:

"I have a friend whose style is just like this, direct, frank, and doesn't waste time. When I gradually lost my emotional thinking as a human being, I realized that his style is very suitable for me.

Please don't mind if I offend you.

I'm just telling the truth.

Right now, I see a potential in you."

"Ha, when Medivh is in a normal mood, he will say this to me."

Khadgar waved his hand, and he asked back:

"But I never knew the meaning of Medivh's words. Then Master, what I want to ask is, what kind of potential do you and him see from me?"

Old Meili was silent for a few seconds.

He raised his head, looked at Khadgar, and said seriously:

"It's the potential to change the world!

You can do great things if you are willing to pursue that greatness, and this staff and its hidden power always need a staff bearer.

Just like a sharp sword, it must be mastered by a master swordsman to exert sufficient deterrent power.

Just like in human civilization, there must be a guardian.

My student Jaina also has this potential, but she is too young, and you may be able to fill this role until she has grown to the fullest.

And it's not just you, Khadgar.

I have been observing the spellcasters in this city, and I already have several candidates, I will continue to observe them and invite them.

Just as I invite you.

You can continue to mingle with mediocrity and waste your life and potential, or you can join us and use your power for the right things.

I know you have hesitation, it's normal.

When I set foot on this road, I also hesitated, but after you have seen those things from the abyss with your own eyes, I believe that you will make the same choice as me.

go.

Prepare for this journey.

In the words of my friend, I, the old lich, will take you to experience the darkness hidden under history. I hope your sanity can withstand the coming shock. "

(end of this chapter)