Azeroth Shadow Trail

Chapter 435 144. Are current assassins so polite?

While the undead pirates were heading back to Tol Barad Island, tens of thousands of miles away, the capital of the human naval power of Kul Tiras, outside the famous trading port of Boralus, outside the Greystone Fortress Naval Harbor .

The ruler of this country, the admiral of the alliance, Dailin Proudmoore, who is respected by countless people and hated by the same number of people, has just visited the new warship that is about to be launched.

When the king is on tour, naturally there should be elite guards guarding the surroundings.

But Dai Lin didn't have many protectors around him. The king had been a soldier all his life. He was powerful and in his prime. His character was as heroic as the sea, and he didn't like many people around him.

But those who are close can of course follow the king at close range.

For example, Dai Lin's most trusted comrades in arms.

Compared with a few months ago, Dai Lin's mental state is much better. She no longer looks haggard and painful. She should have slowly recovered from the pain of losing her son.

Especially during the period of slaughtering orcs in the cursed land, returning to his hometown, and being accompanied by his family, the admiral seemed to have returned to his former majestic and awe-inspiring state.

Especially after taking good care of his demeanor, trimming his beard, and putting on a hunting suit of Kul Tiran nobles, this His Majesty the King, who already has four children, has the kind of charm that can make young girls Relax the unrestrained temperament of the screaming domineering uncle.

"Wilhelm, I am very satisfied with the new gunboat you personally supervised. This new ship with full firepower should be equipped into the fleet as soon as possible to replace the damaged capital ship in the war."

Dai Lin rode on a majestic sea-maned steed. He pulled the rein skillfully, and joked to a knight who was also walking with him who was also a warrior:

"Of course the secrecy work must be done well. In order not to be stolen by the red-eyed wolves of Gilneas like last time, our precious drawings."

"Your Majesty, what the spies of the Gilneans stole is just the blueprint of the previous generation of warships. That design is outdated. The old warships need to be equipped with tidesages in order to exert their maximum combat effectiveness."

The noble who was teased by Dai Lin smiled helplessly and explained:

"However, our new gunboat has improved sail system and appearance, especially the improvement of firepower, so that it can easily suppress the navies of other countries without the need for tide sages.

Besides, Your Majesty, hasn't that matter been investigated?

Gilneas was able to steal the battleship plans because Lord Stormsong's worthless son was seduced by beauty.

Hehe, those Gilneans with the wolf as their symbol would actually play such dirty tricks. "

"For young people, it's normal to be greedy for flowers and lust. Who hasn't been young?"

Dai Lin glanced at the solemn Lord Ashvane beside him, and he whispered:

"Just like you, Wilhelm, didn't you have lots of lovers when you were young? Besides, that child has already received his due punishment, and he has no chance to inherit the power of the Stormsong family.

This lesson will be remembered in his life. "

"But Lord Stormsong's choice of his nephew, Brannon Stormsong, doesn't look like a man to turn the family around."

Lord Wilhelm shook his head.

He stopped talking about it, and asked again:

"Fleet commanders and sailors are still in the process of repairing. This orc war has cost us a lot of veterans. New recruits are still being recruited, and they still need training to form combat effectiveness.

Why is Your Majesty so anxious to urge the fleet to change gear? I heard that you went to inspect the firearms factory yesterday. Are you aware of the danger? "

"Dangerous, not really."

Dai Lin touched his beard, and he said:

"It's just that there has always been an inexplicable feeling recently that the sea may not be calm for long.

Although the orcs have failed, our fleet still cannot sit idle. A recent report from the Ministry of the Navy shows that a new force has emerged on the South China Sea route.

They call themselves the 'Forgotten' and seem to be led by a troll. "

"pirate?"

Lord Wilhelm Ashvane was taken aback when he heard Dai Lin's words, and he quickly joked:

"What kind of pirates? Can they attract the attention of the 'King of the Sea'? This makes me curious. Is there any difference between those Forgotten pirates and the pirates who feared us in the past?"

"They're nothing special, but they're bold."

Dai Lin shrugged, disapprovingly said to her old friend for many years:

"Half a month ago, they took the initiative to attack a caravan under Farrewell's command, even if those poor people played the flag of Kul Tiras, they were not spared.

The sailors who survived reported that the pirates would use witchcraft and drive the dead to fight.

I don't pay much attention to them, but if those pirate leaders are trolls, then maybe their origins have something to do with the Zandalari trolls in the South Sea.

Even if they were not involved, this group of pirates who dared to attack the merchants of Kul Tiras were no longer ordinary pirates. This is a provocation against us, a provocation against the entire brave navy of Kul Tiras!

If we don't strike back with thunderous force, we'll give the never-ending pirates of the South China Sea a chance. "

"Well, if that's the case, then you really have to treat it with care."

Lord Ashvane laughed a few times, but he also felt a little disapproving in his heart.

Just pirates.

The pirates in the South China Sea will never die out. That sea area full of wealth and opportunities will always attract desperadoes from all over the world to plunge into it.

They are like weeds in the field. After one stubble is cut, another stubble will grow soon.

The endless stream of pirates may be able to frighten people in other countries. Unfortunately, in the eyes of the Kul Tirans, they only represent countless military exploits, titles and wealth.

It's like a group of pigs raised in captivity at sea.

When the pig is fat, it should be killed.

Every time the fleet is dispatched to wipe out pirates in the South China Sea, it has become the consensus of the whole navy to not kill all the pirates, but to leave some "seeds".

It's like the truth that all hard-working fishermen know, no matter what you do, you can't catch the fish.

To talk about a "sustainable" development.

Furthermore, having pirates in the South China Sea is actually not a bad thing. They can effectively attack other countries and the commercial forces of other forces, and create more opportunities for Kul Tiras sea merchants.

As for the maritime merchants of the Ku people, aren't they afraid of pirates?

Well, they really aren't.

As long as the pirates have any sense, they dare not touch the caravans of Kul Tiras.

It is said that the goblin consortium has also begun to imitate the methods of the Kul Tirans in recent years. The cunning little green-skinned men seem to be preparing to cultivate their own pirates.

In short, the matter of piracy has almost become a "special industry" in the South China Sea. There are many forces involved in it, and it is difficult to say a few words.

But one thing is certain, as long as the Kul Tiras fleet is still there, as long as Dai Lin is still there, they will never find anything in the South China Sea.

Lord Wilhelm Ashvane and Dai Lin talked a few more recent interesting things, and the topic soon came to some important national affairs.

"Speaking of which, Arthur's child will be officially married in three months.

Although the old lord had not announced it on a formal occasion, judging from the recent changes in the Vic Reiss family, Arthur was likely to take over as the head of the family after he got married.

What does His Majesty think about this matter? "

"I have no opinion."

Dai Lin, impatient with this political probing, replied:

"Arthur is a good boy, brave, kind, upright, with all the virtues of the Vic Reiss family, and his fiancée, though not of a very well-born family, I have met a few times.

A well-spoken woman, a very intelligent woman, and a genuine bond between her and Arthur that reminds me of my Catherine when I was young.

And Arthur still"

Having said that, Dai Lin tightened her grip on the rein.

A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and his tone became softer:

"Arthur is still a good friend of Drake, I will bless that child's marriage, and I will not allow anyone to destroy this happy and beautiful thing!"

"My lord, my condolences."

Lord Wilhelm Ashvane bowed his head.

He glanced at Dai Lin's expression and continued:

"But word is that old Lord Vic Reiss personally invited Pope Alonsus Faol to come to Kul Tiras to marry his child.

This displeased the Stormsong family.

I know Your Majesty, you don't like to hear this, but this is after all a matter of the country's righteous faith.

Once the heir of the Vic Reiss family is officially baptized, this means that the Church of the Holy Light's status in the country will be greatly improved, huh? What is ringing? "

The baron's words were interrupted by an unexpected situation, and something rushed out of the nearby forest.

He felt something approaching, and the warrior's instinct made him hold the sword hilt at his waist, and it was Dai Lin who reacted faster than him.

While pulling out the sailor sword from his waist, the legendary warrior grabbed Lord Wilhelm Ashvane's arm and threw it towards the guards behind him.

He himself jumped up from the horse, and shot a standard cleave towards the masked assassin attacking from the side.

"boom"

The moment Dai Lin held the slender sailor sword and collided with the elven magic blade swung by the assassin, she let out an overwhelmed scream. At the same time as the blade broke, the slender assassin quickly backed away and smashed a ball of magic on the ground with a wave of his hand. on Dai Lin.

In the next moment, four or five flaming demon spirits broke through the space and jumped out, approaching the king holding the broken sword under the converging impact.

Then

"boom"

The violent magic explosion burst into flames, completely enveloping Dailin Proudmoore's tall figure.

Such an explosion shocked the king's guards who followed behind, and a large group of knights rushed from all directions to save their king.

But such a tentative explosion cannot kill a legendary warrior.

It's hard to even break the skin.

The hunting suit on Dai Lin's body was completely burned.

Holding the broken sword in two or three steps, the admiral jumped out of the flames, intending to launch a fierce and deadly counterattack, but the strange thing was that after this short fight, the powerful assassin had no intention of fighting again.

On the contrary, she looked suspiciously at Dai Lin who got up from the flames and was wrapped in anger. After a second of hesitation, the assassin resolutely gave up the assassination.

Throwing a teleportation spell on himself, disappeared in front of Dai Lin.

"boom"

Dai Lin shot the bullets from the musket in his hand into the floating light, but failed to hurt the weird assassin.

"You're not him. Sorry to bother you."

Before the assassin disappeared, he politely left a word.

Spoken in complex Salasian.

Others may not understand it, but Dai Lin can definitely understand it. However, if you understand it, you understand it. The meaning of the assassin's words made Dai Lin frown fiercely.

He was already ready to have some fun, but I got all pissed off, what are you doing here?

And what she said.

What do you mean I am not him?

Who is he?

Hello!

Fairy female assassin, you should speak clearly before leaving!

"Your Majesty, you."

The loyal great knight Cyrus rushed over with his halberd in hand, and nervously looked at the king who was standing still. The latter coughed and looked in the direction where the assassin disappeared.

He said in a strange tone:

"I'm fine, don't make a fuss, Cyrus. There are too many people who want to kill me in this world, just an elf chick. Block the news and don't make this matter a storm in the city.

The war has just ended, and the people need peace. Things like this will only increase their burden. "

"Your Majesty, you are too reckless!"

Lord Wilhelm, who was thrown away by Dailin just now, also walked up quickly with his sailor sword, and said in a low voice with a serious expression:

"This is not on the battlefield. You don't need to be ready to fight at all times. If you are injured, the whole country will immediately fall into chaos!

You should think more about your country, you should learn from His Majesty Terenas, and trust your guards even more! "

"Okay, Wilhelm, am I all right?"

Dai Lin patted the burned and tattered clothes on his body, and glanced at the shattered sailor sword. He shook his head and said:

"Need to get a new sword. What a pity, I killed at least a hundred greenskins with this sword."

"Your Majesty, that was an elf just now, right? I saw her ears."

Seeing that the king was fine, Lord Wilhelm let go of his worries.

Then his expression immediately became weird. He and Dai Lin have been friends for many years, and he knew more or less about Dai Lin's affairs in the Eastern Continent.

This will look left and right, lower his voice and say to Dai Lin:

"Do you still remember the gossip that was circulated on the battlefield before? Someone said that they saw a young half-elf with eyes very similar to yours on the elves' side.

I think you may need to write a letter to the mage lady who left without saying goodbye. If it can be confirmed, it may be a bad thing turned into a good thing. "

"It shouldn't be? Although the elf covered his face just now, his skin is very dark, not like that of Quel'Thalas."

Dai Lin was also a little embarrassed by the news.

He stroked his beard and said:

"But you're right. It seems that I really have to go to the Eastern Continent and meet in person. Ahem, Wilhelm, don't let Catherine know about today's matter.

Just like the things I hid from you for you back then.

Now, it's up to you to keep your king a secret. "

(end of this chapter)