Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Speaking of Fearless Fortress, this human city built in the Borean Tundra was originally a residence for the colonial governors, military governors and elite soldiers, and other armies were not allowed to stay here.

However, because the Alliance Navy has been engaged in a battle with undead pirates in the frozen sea recently for the purpose of competing for sea power, the earliest colonial territory established by the human kingdom in Northrend has become the rear of the Alliance Navy.

In addition to the two fleets of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, the elven fleet of Quel'Thalas, the Highland Knights of the Kingdom of Stromgard, the barbarian mercenaries of the Kingdom of Alterac, and even the battle mages of Dalaran They will frequently appear in Zhiyuan County and Fearless Fortress.

This colonial territory that was once fertile and rich in products was quickly turned into a bustling, noisy and large military camp. The huge gap in military discipline between the upper and lower limits of each unit made the local farmers complain.

Especially the recent robbery of the Fearless Fortress by North Sea pirates caused the city's food storage to be burned down. In order to ensure that the army had sufficient supplies, the governor of the Zhiyuan County Colonial Territory made some regrettable decisions.

For example, the small amount of grain in the hands of local farmers was once again requisitioned.

This process naturally involves a series of classic operations such as enriching one's own pockets.

In short, the meaning of this behavior in the context of today's season is probably equivalent to: if the farmers suffer a little more, the navy will take the blame.

The order to force grain requisition caused panic in the local area within a few days. Some farmers who were more radical or were oppressed and persecuted had already fled the land they worked hard to cultivate.

They fled towards the coast in the night and disappeared into the waves of the night.

There are many rumors that the ships of the undead pirates have been cruising off the coast of the Borean Tundra. The alliance's warships dare not leave the harbor to meet the enemy, and the king's soldiers only know how to steal things, and they are not the tough North Sea pirates at all. opponent.

There are also people who swear and eloquently predict that the pirates will eventually win.

Because in local rumors, there has always been an alliance between the blue dragon and the pirates. Before the war started in the past, many people had seen the murloc pirates frequently coming in and out of the magical island where the blue dragon lived on Amber Cliff.

It is said that the rich and generous pirate Black Shaw dedicated all ten treasures in his hand to the blue dragons in exchange for the dragons' favor and support.

This piece of gossip is very well compiled and completely fits the stereotype of pirates being wealthy and dragons being greedy for money.

Of course, there are also very strange contents mixed in these true and false news. For example, some people always mentioned in private gatherings that the pirates sent envoys to secretly meet with several governors and militia leaders in Zhiyuan County.

Those guys always try to exaggerate certain details of that negotiation.

For example, the pirates offered attractive terms. As long as the militia in Zhiyuan County rose up against the king's army, the pirates would provide various supports to the militia.

They will also help Zhiyuan County become independent from the Kingdom of Lordaeron in the name of the "Pirate Council". By then, all farmers will own the land they cultivate with their own hands, and will no longer need to pay taxes to the gentlemen far away in the eastern continent.

Of course, these are just the news circulating in the farmlands and villages outside the Fearless Castle and are not known to the commanders of the Alliance fleet. They are preparing to sail out to the Howling Fjord to find bad luck for the North Sea pirates.

Under such circumstances, the leader of the intelligence organization in Quel'Thalas, the master elven assassin Baron Sangunar, appeared very low-key at dusk in a sailor's bar in the lower city of the Fearless Fortress.

As soon as this elf, who looked like an old aristocrat with an elegant posture, opened the door, he saw the entire smoky tavern filled with grumbling farmers and lowlifes in the city. There were also some soldiers who were not on duty. Kill time here.

Tall human dancers wearing heavy makeup danced seductively around an erected iron pipe on a circular high platform in the center of the bar.

The provocative dance seemed obscene and vulgar to the Quel'dorei elves.

I heard that this dance spread from a bar in Gilneas Keelport, and became popular throughout the eastern continent in more than two years. Even the pirate bars on the South Sea Route were filled with rude men. These dancers cost money to cheer for.

Nowadays, any tavern that does not have one or two girls who are good at dancing will definitely be despised by the drinkers. In big cities like Lordaeron, taverns will even fight for the best dancers.

As far as Baron Sangunar knew, similar competition had even appeared in the taverns in the civilian areas of Silvermoon City.

In short, this line has begun to roll.

This is a real headache.

"boom"

The two silver coins were thrown into the hands of the bartender next to him by His Excellency the Baron. He made a hidden gesture to the bartender. The latter immediately raised his eyebrows and knew that the hooded figure in front of him belonged to the underground world.

So he pointed to the second floor covertly, and then gestured to the two Vrykul bodyguards guarding the stairs, asking the Baron to leave the noisy tavern on the first floor and enter the quieter corridor on the second floor.

As the legendary assassin master, Baron Sangunar's pointed ears moved when he stepped onto the corridor on the second floor.

Even though the room in front of him was very well soundproofed, the Master Assassin could still hear some things he shouldn't hear from the vibration of the sound along the wood.

For example, in the room on the left, a North Sea pirate captain who sneaked into the Fearless Fortress is trying his best to lure the militia captain of Zhiyuan County to surrender.

He also promised a large reward and would help the militia captain obtain the mayor's seat in Zhiyuan County after the event was completed.

Another example is that in the third house on the right in front of the Baron, the warlocks of Dalaran are having secret discussions. After the Alliance Navy leaves, they will launch a shameless dialysis in the Dreadnaught Fortress and cooperate internally and externally to help the North Sea pirates take over the dock.

For another example, in the nearest room in the corridor on the second floor, a female elf is talking to a dwarf.

"Old K, the master is very satisfied with your service to the Uncrowned in the past few months, and he decided to grant you the official status of the Uncrowned.

You can choose to become an Assassin, or you can choose to be our liaison officer in the Borean Tundra.

If you choose the former, someone will come over in a few days to take you to the Silithus Desert to receive the best assassin training.

If you choose the latter, we will provide a large amount of funds to help you purchase all the taverns in nearby villages and towns, and help you set up a shipping company, with 64% of all profits. "

The female elf slowly told the news she had brought, and then the dwarf she was talking to let out a sharp laugh of joy and satisfaction. The guy rubbed his hands and asked slyly:

"This is six and four points, who gets six?"

"Um?"

This damn problem of the dwarf immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the female elf.

She made a low nasal sound, which startled the dwarf, and he quickly changed his words:

“Oh, look at my brain, I said the wrong thing when I was excited.

I mean, is it enough to hand over 60% of the profits to the uncrowned? Do you want a little more to show my infinite respect and admiration for Lord Black?

Without his support, I would still be picking oysters at the dock of the Fearless Fortress. How could I be the underground godfather in this city like I am today?

I am a grateful person, madam, and I am willing to give more to the person in my life. "

“It’s not necessary, this sharing model is enough, the uncrowned person is not short of money.

But I want to warn you, Old K, you are also an old friend of ours. You and we used to have a cooperative relationship, so although we have seen some things, we can pretend we have not seen them.

But after you officially join the Uncrowned, you have to let go of those things that should be sorted out. "

The female elf warned:

"We are an organization with beliefs, and every Uncrowned One has his or her own creed. You may not have it for the time being, but you must work hard to find it, instead of letting yourself rot in the mud without making progress.

do you understand me? "

"I understand, I understand so well."

The dwarf nicknamed "Old K" screamed:

"I have read Lord Black's Book of Aphorisms over and over again more than a dozen times. I believe that I will definitely find my creed after joining the Uncrowned.

Well, it's almost time. It's time for me to deliver lemon juice and orange water to the Alliance Navy for their voyage. This is a big job and I have to handle it carefully.

Speaking of which, does the organization really not need me to add something to those military lemon and orange juices?

I have just extracted a paralyzing toxin from deep-sea fish that can make those sailors weak within a few days, so that they can no longer challenge Lord Black and his pirate fleet. "

"No, no need."

The female elf immediately refused, and then comforted:

"Master has already secured the victory, there is no need to risk exposing you by doing such a thing. Old K, you are of great value to us and cannot be used in such trivial matters.

Continue to run your business, and the organization will contact you if necessary. "

"Okay, then I'm leaving."

After saying that, footsteps sounded in the house, causing Baron Sangunar, who was standing at the door to eavesdrop, to immediately escape into the shadows.

Then the door opened, and a middle-aged dwarf dressed like a classic nouveau riche, wearing a Gilnean merchant-style black dress, a tall hat and a cane, walked out with a cigar in his mouth and hummed in a weird tone. Song disappeared down the corridor.

In the room, Valila Sangunar, who was sitting by the fireplace, glanced at the personal information belonging to "Oyster Master Old K" in her hand, picked up her seal and stamped it under the information.

Then, she picked up the grape juice at hand, took a sip, and said:

"Uncle, you came right here, why are you hiding your head and tail?"

"Um?"

Baron Sangunar, who was hiding in the shadows, suddenly raised his eyebrows. He was surprised by his niece's keen perception.

Although she did not deliberately hide in the shadows, this little girl was able to sense her presence all of a sudden. This seemed to prove that Valila, a talented girl from the Sangunar family, already had strength far beyond her years.

"I have to remind you, uncle, those words you just heard must not be spread outside. At this critical moment, if the plan of the Uncrowned One is frustrated because of your talk, then my mentor will be very unhappy."

Valila brushed her hair, put the document in her hand, and lay on the sofa in a resting posture. She raised her grape juice towards the door and said in a gentle tone:

"You know the destructive power of the Uncrowned Master. Once he is unhappy, many people will have a headache. Come in, uncle, I want to talk to you about something very important to the family.

That's why I invite you here at this time. "

"I received a message from the Uncrowned One."

The hooded Baron Sangunar emerged from the shadows and appeared in front of Valeera. He reached out and lifted his hood, revealing a handsome elf uncle's face.

He touched his well-groomed beard and said to Valeela in front of him:

"His Excellency Blackshaw asked the Sangunar family to repay the favor we owe him, and he asked us to close our vigilant eyes for a while.

Although I still don’t know what he plans to do, I feel an ominous flavor from this message.

'Two-Face' has turned his attention away from the North Sea and placed it on Quel'Thalas. He wants to do something on our land, which the Sangunar family cannot allow!

Although we are assassins walking in the darkness and are not bound by the rules of the light, as an ancient family, we also have responsibilities towards our country and civilization. "

Baron Sangunar shook his head and said seriously:

"So, I came here today to convey our response to you and your mentor. The Sangunar family cannot close their eyes. We will continue to protect Quel'Thalas in the darkness."

"Buzz"

The moment the baron finished speaking, a very strange teleportation wave appeared at the door of the room behind him, and a long-distance teleportation was completed without triggering the space blockade of several mage towers in the Fearless Fortress.

Then a familiar breath emerged there.

"It's a pity that I came at the wrong time. I actually heard my friend reject my request with my own ears."

Black's voice sounded behind Baron Sangunar, and the stinky pirate shook the scepter of Sargeras that was still pulling space in his hand and threw it into his bag.

He lowered his head and picked up the pipe. As the mellow tobacco smell rose, Black said in a low tone:

"I hate it when people reject me. Especially when I bring kindness."

"Shua"

Two jade crystal daggers with amazing curves and strange shapes appeared in the hands of Baron Sangunar. He was ready to fight to the death, but the pirates did not intend to do it himself.

He whispered:

"I said that the Sangunar family owes me a favor because I helped you cultivate the most promising and potential master assassin in the history of Quel'Thalas.

You may feel that this favor is not enough for you to change the rules of the family, but obviously this is because you have not seen my most exquisite work with your own eyes.

Valeela, show your uncle what you have accomplished.

Perhaps he will give up his position as the head of the family when he is satisfied and hand it over to young people with more potential and promise to take charge of this ancient inheritance, and Quel'Thalas will usher in a new life.

It will be driven by Sangunal alone, and that will be a change that will go down in history. "

"That will be my credo too!"

With the sound of the armor closing, Valeera Sangunar, who put on the owl war helmet, waved her hands lightly, and two elementium moon blades jumped into her hands. Valeera bowed to her uncle, and then Made a watchman attack gesture.

she says:

"Uncle, you have always known that I have respected you very much since I was a child, and I used to regard you as my idol in life. But I am sorry that you are old.

your time

It has ended. "