Azeroth Trail of Light

In April of the 21st year of the Dark Gate, the breath of spring has come to an end, and the gradually warming weather heralds the arrival of summer. However, in the northern border of the mainland, the latitude here determines where it will not be too hot. In fact, From the thick armor and leather coats worn by the knights patrolling the West Darlon Mill War Zone, it can be seen that the power of the cold spring is still raging in this barren land.

Since the Lord Ashbringer was born at the end of last year, and led the Holy Light Monastery and some Silver Hand knights, he bravely recaptured one-third of West Dallon Mill, this place that was supposed to be a dead place has gradually become With popularity.

But don't expect those frightened farmers to come back. Those who can survive in this place where the undead and human forces are intertwined are some brave guys, such as those mercenaries with swords or muskets on their backs. For example, those bold businessmen who are equipped with many guards, such as those free knights who are not afraid of death, and some rats who are very down-and-out in the peaceful southern part of the Eastern Continent, also joined the "gold rush" team of these guys who are not afraid of death inside.

It is said to be "gold panning", but in fact it is to earn some hard-earned money in places where the undead are rampant.

Since the second half of last year, the Stratholme War Group under the Knights of the Silver Hand has established a strange "mercenary hut" on the banks of the Sordo River in East Dallon Mill, gathering a large number of mercenaries wandering around the world They offered a reward of 1 silver coin for each undead, and provided them with weapons, and hired them to hunt and kill the undead.

Where have these guys who generally live below the poverty line seen such a "business"? They are not fools either, the mercenaries who have no background and no support are afraid of being used as cannon fodder by these knights in the past, so most of them are waiting and watching.

But just after a group of defected stonemasons who could not survive in the western wilderness were forced to take risks by hunger and attacked a patrol of undead, they took twenty skulls of undead to the banks of the Sordo River. The strange high elf knights threw 20 silver coins without even looking at them, and because they were the first mercenaries to accept the hunting mission, the Stratholme Chapter also equipped them with enough weapons, and even There are bad horses with organic heads.

The mercenaries are all more treacherous than mice. Seeing that others are getting rich, how can they fall behind?

So in less than a month, the warehouse of the Stratholme battle group was filled with all kinds of magic materials taken from the undead. As long as these things can be sent to Dalaran and the In Quel'Thalas, the knights can reap double the rewards if they change hands.

Everyone is very satisfied, the whole of West Dallon Mill plus Tirisfal and Silverpine Forest, and the Gilneans don't know what's crazy recently, they have been fighting with the undead in the southern part of Silverpine Forest, this ghost place has at least There are nearly a million undead, and there are still hundreds of thousands of undead wandering in the land of ghosts that has been completely undead, which is enough to support the vigorous development of this "special" industry for thirty years, or even longer.

So soon, the frontline knights of the Silver Hand discovered a strange sight: a large group of guys in strange and tattered clothes, holding various weapons, always sneaking behind the knights on patrol or in battle Behind them, waiting for the undead to be dispersed by the knights, these guys rushed forward to fight for the lonely undead and bones, and even broke out more than a dozen large-scale fights for this.

This scene was quickly discovered by Tirion Fordring, the commander of the West Dallon Mill War Zone. Old Fording is worthy of being an outstanding man of his generation. The "Soldier Hall" was also opened in full swing in the Cold Wind Camp, and then attracted the mercenary community in the entire Eastern Continent.

Who doesn’t know now, going to northern Xinjiang to fight the undead is a good way to make money. Alsace was summoned by Archimonde to Mount Hyjal. The undead who stayed here didn’t have enough commanders, so most of them were stupid , in the face of a variety of mercenaries, as long as the number is not too large, generally they cannot escape.

As long as the fear of the undead is overcome, these natural enemies of all living beings are the cash cows for the mercenaries one by one.

Fording, who has been worrying about the source of troops, was aroused by the Stratholme war group. Soon, the mercenaries who were awarded the title of "Silver Hand" extra-staff hunters flourished in West Darlon Mill. This kind of officially authorized organization quickly disrupted the "business" of the Stratholme battle group. In a fit of anger, her comrade-in-arms, Miss Bridget, simply canceled the "mercenary hut" on the banks of the Sordo River.

The two forces seem to have tacitly agreed to split the region. The Stratholme battle group began to focus on the "business" of the Land of Ghosts. With the permission of the new Sun King of Quel'Thalas, more and more adventurers came here. Especially those who are lucky can often be rewarded with magic items from the high elves. For a while, the mercenaries in the east and west were faintly divided into two groups, and they fought endlessly with each other.

The holy place of holy knights in East Dalommere, Light's Hope Chapel, as mentioned above, is actually a small town, and the most people living in it are ascetic monks who believe in the Holy Light, but in the Silver Hand After the "Mercenary Hall" was in full swing, this quiet town was inevitably tainted with a bit of hustle and bustle.

Many mercenaries who have made "excellent" contributions to the Knights are also allowed to enter here. You can't expect good etiquette and morality from the rough and poor mercenaries. In fact, even if these pioneers made some money, in the Most of them who are dancing on the tip of their knives will spend the money as quickly as possible, so even for a holy place like the Holy Light's Hope Chapel, under the needs of customers, two or three establishments funded by the Knights The tavern also appeared in the town majestically.

And soon, this place became one of the gathering places for mercenaries who came to Northern Xinjiang to "make a fortune". Of course, due to the particularity of the town, those who can gather here are considered "big shots" among the mercenaries.

In the "Holy Sword Tavern", the warm fireplace was burning vigorously, and the mercenaries who came and went shouted for their friends, or sat in the corner and whispered something, the bankrupt nobles and mercenaries from the Stormwind Kingdom, iron The dwarves of Furnace, even the dwarves who lost their homes in last year's "troggin disaster", the rare goblin merchants, and some strange people who covered their whole bodies in black robes.

In short, in this small tavern, all kinds of beings are clearly displayed. I don’t know where the tavern owner found the second-rate troubadours. According to the news from the elf traveler, these elves' gadgets are only liked by the nobles in the human world, but this time the "devil slaying hymn" is somewhat unique.

Because in this ballad describing the Battle of Mount Hyjal, for the first time there is a shadow of human beings, the legendary paladin "Flame of Justice" who has disappeared in the Eastern Continent for half a year, led the brave First Expeditionary Army The soldiers shined brilliantly in the battle of slaughtering demons. It is said that those warriors who survived were rewarded by mysterious elves.

It is said that the generous elves have opened the vaults that have been kept for thousands of years, and let the warriors claim.

Some people also said that elf girls married those veterans of many battles one after another, and some people said that "Flame of Justice" had become a great nobleman in the elf kingdom, and there were many "elven nobles" in the First Expeditionary Army. "!"

But one thing is certain, that is, the First Expeditionary Force was rewarded by the human kingdom of Kalimdor, the Kingdom of Theramore established by the princess of Lordaeron. Hundreds of warriors obtained titles and lands that the mercenaries could not even dream of, and became noble noble lords.

In short, this army, which was unknown before the departure, has become a typical representative of the "mercenary dream" after half a year.

But there are also many people who don't believe these rumors. For example, right now, in the Holy Sword Tavern, there is a rough man eating barbecue while spitting,

"Stop listening to those sailors talking nonsense! As for those scumbags in Stratholme, their legs are probably weak after seeing the devil! Hahaha!"

"Big Mouth Berryman! Last week you flirted with the priest in Stratholme, and you were beaten with more than a dozen army sticks, and now you are talking nonsense again! Watch out for the knights to catch you in the dark cell!"

The familiar mercenaries taunted the big man loudly, but he didn't take it seriously, instead he opened his clothes triumphantly, revealing the silver-white "dog tag" for others to see.

"I am also a paladin star now, and I am the captain of Master Renault's hunter team. In my opinion, that bullshit "Flame of Justice" is as wise and powerful as Master Renault! Hehe, you probably don't know yet, Renault The young master is the eldest son of the famous "Ashbringer", so he will definitely inherit the title in the future, you guys can continue to hang around in the mud, I might be able to be a knight in the future!"

"Tsk tsk, brother Berryman is really lucky! He even got on the thigh of the Mograine family! From now on, it seems that I will have to rely on my brother to take care of me a lot!"

Seeing the dog tag, the self-identified mercenaries at the side immediately stepped forward enthusiastically and clinked glasses with this big man. Although the mercenaries can't participate in the real upper-level affairs, the guys who can sit here are all the ones with delicate thoughts. Who doesn't know that since the "Flame of Justice" led the Stratholme battle group away from Kalimdor and the Ashbringer rose strongly, the commanders of the Mograine line within the Silver Hand have been in power.

And they can also fight. After recovering one-third of West Dallonmir, the Mograine family has faintly become the number one wealthy family in the chaotic northern Xinjiang. There are even gossip that the Ashbringer may have founding plan.

So if you can meet a mercenary who has fallen in love with a nobleman, it's better to offer money to curry favor, and it's good to be familiar with him!

But just as the proud burly man stood out from the crowd and continued to show off the brilliance of "Master Renault", a tall figure sitting on the bar stood up, and he strode towards Berryman, who was talking nonsense, and mercenaries blocking the way Pushed away by him.

The mercenaries who were pushed away were not good, but when they were about to fight back, they saw the emblem on the corner of the bearskin cloak that the figure was wearing and the blood-red giant sword on his back, and they were stunned by the ale The guy in the head was excited all of a sudden, especially when he saw several guys in the same dress standing up in other places in the tavern. These mercenaries immediately sat back on their chairs like cute babies, with a look on their faces. Looks like a good show.

"bass!"

Big Mouth Berryman was about to inflict another wave of "Justice Fire", when a sharp, murderous epee rested on his neck, the terrifying aura that would cut off his neck in the next moment made Berryman Man immediately froze in place, not daring to move.

But this action of drawing the sword angered the other mercenaries, and even the owner of the tavern. Once a vicious accident occurred in a tavern, it would be difficult to continue driving in the Holy Light's Hope Chapel, a place that values ​​peace.

But just when the mercenaries were aggressive and were about to teach this guy who didn't know how to be polite a lesson, several other figures in cloaks and holding strange weapons stood in front of everyone, and walked away from the back kitchen cursing. The tavern owner who came out, when he saw the figure holding the epee, stood there obediently, not daring to go forward.

Now, all the mercenaries know that big trouble is coming! The person who can make the owner of the Holy Sword Tavern, a veteran with a huge background, fear, is definitely not simple!

"Master Dalyan, you are back!"

"Well, I heard someone slandering the Stratholme Warband as soon as I came back. Oh no, now we have a new name, the Argent Dawn!"

Dalyan reached out and took off the hood on the top of his head. His delicate face had already experienced incomparable perseverance in the battle against demons. A terrible scar pierced through his left eye without hurting the eyeball. The mercenaries caught by eagle-like eyes couldn't help but take a step back.

terrible!

These mercenaries who fight with the undead the most, when have they ever seen such murderous and aggressive eyes, even a veteran can easily suppress them, let alone hundreds of demon lives under his command Dalyan is gone.

"Maybe someone can dismiss the achievements of the Argent Dawn, but definitely not you!"

Dalyan withdrew the Blade of Wrath, and stretched out the gauntlets wrapped in steel and keel from under the cloak, dragged the sweating big-mouthed Berryman out of the chair, and gave him a disgusted look.

"Brother, what you did is outrageous. It's really disappointing that such scum is recruited into Mograine's team! Now I am a senior member of the Silver Hand, captain of the second Argent Dawn knight detachment, Theramore The identity of the baron, the second son of Mograine, declares that you have been cleared! Berryman, go back to your mud pit!"

The knight standing next to Dalyan reached out and pulled Berryman's dog tag off. Dalyan threw it away, and the big man's body was thrown out.

"Also, watch your mouth! Otherwise you won't need it!"

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