Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Chapter 1528 161. Every once in a while, the dead people will jump up and scare people - more updates [1525]

Of course, the governance issues of Suramar's kingdom cannot be settled with just a few words from Black.

Even though he is now world-famous, the legendary pirate who can scare little elf girls into tears cannot do this.

However, his appearance with the Queen's edict and the authority of the Governor brought new ideas and strategies to this power change that was so long that there was no end in sight.

Especially for Lilith Yuejun, whose legitimacy was somewhat lacking after Elisande's death, the majestic arrival of the Black Alliance Elf Empire undoubtedly gave this minister of state who had been under great pressure these days some relief. Sufficient confidence.

She immediately adjourned the meeting.

Everyone was given a day to prepare, and the meeting was to be reopened early tomorrow morning to decide the future development path of Suramar, whose future was currently uncertain.

After the disgusting meeting was disrupted, the Minister of State also followed Black to the suspended corridor of the Tower of Darkness.

She knew that Blake was going to the Night Well, where the essence of the Nightwell's magic power was located. This was the reason why the pirate came to Suramar this time. Sephiel's spirit body was still trapped in a certain timeline in the past.

As the most beloved person in the Endless Sea, Black Shaw is here to save his first mate and wife.

As a landmark building in Suramar, the Night Fortress was built in the bay outside the city, so you can easily see the entire Suramar from the top of this tower.

Blake held his pipe in his mouth and looked towards the city. He could feel that the atmosphere in the city was somewhat depressing at this time, but he did not see any signs of chaos.

It was as if Elisande's death and the expedition's failure had not changed the city's living habits that had lasted for thousands of years. Even in the intertwined waterways of the city, you can still see the boats of gondola girls carrying people to swim around.

However, in the most important area of ​​Suramar, that is, around the Dark Night Fortress where the Night Well is located, there are five steps and one post and ten steps and one sentry. The nobles who control all areas of Suramar city are leaving here.

They are definitely grumbling and even secretly planning something not so good.

But the pirates didn't care.

He has passed the stage of needing to battle wits and courage with these guys. He has already installed many of his own people in this city. By the way, isn't the existence of subordinates just the need of the boss to solve troublesome problems?

Anares's Nightborne pirate fleet is also returning across the Endless Sea towards Suramar. When she returns, her sister Lilith will have the support of force, and it will be a matter of course for her to take over the entire city.

Just need to deal with a few difficult thorns in advance.

For example, the great astrologer Etraeus, the several moon priests sent by Kaldorei into this city, and the representatives sent by Quel'Thalas to buy magic power.

But this is what Lilith needs to consider.

Black believed that the head of the Yue County family had enough political wisdom to solve these problems.

At this moment, he was standing on the height of the Tower of Dark Night, looking towards the civilian area of ​​Yongyue Market.

His good vision allowed him to see many Nightborne assassins affiliated with the Uncrowned Ones operating openly, holding boxes of magic wine and distributing it to civilians.

The gesture made the pirate nod.

This proves that the "mass line" of the Uncrowned Ones in the Kingdom of Suramar is correct.

And these assassins hidden throughout the city also ensure that Lilith will have another force to help her stabilize the country in addition to her sister's pirate fleet.

"Thanks to the Uncrowned Ones who have been maintaining everything these days. With extremely high efficiency and professionalism, they have eliminated many careerists who tried to subvert the city's power through Elisande's death in battle."

Behind Black, Lilith held her big folder and whispered to Black as if reporting work to Elisande:

“Thanks to their activity and the increased supply of magic wine, the lives of city residents have not been greatly affected.

My sister told me that she had left the soldiers who had retreated from Quel'Thalas on an island off the coast, waiting for me to pacify the city before releasing them back.

Well, my troublesome little sister has finally grown into someone who can make people feel at ease and rely on her.

This is all something you taught well, captain. "

"Perhaps you should thank Thalyssra. Although Anares doesn't admit it, the Chief Arcanist is indeed the brains of her fleet. Without Thalyssra, the Nightborne pirate faction would not have developed. So smooth.”

Blake took off his pipe, shook his head and said:

"With Thalyssra's commanding and management abilities, I think that after you take power, you should give her the status of Minister of Military Affairs. She and her friends will not let you down."

As he spoke, the pirate handed his governor's scepter to Lilith. This straightforward action made the Minister of State blink her eyes. She did not take it immediately, but asked carefully:

"Will such a straightforward transfer of power be discussed by others? Will there be a sense of imperial decree?"

"If you can't even handle this, Elisande won't trust you that much."

Blake rolled his eyes and said:

"You don't really think that a busy man like me would really spend time managing the Kingdom of Suramar, do you? Can you afford to hire me as governor?

You must learn to do your own things. Your Excellency Lilith, you are already a very mature elf politician. It is time for you to learn to make your own decisions and bear the cost yourself.

Let me tell you bluntly, my purpose of coming to Suramar this time is very simple, just to pick up my first mate. "

"Okay, I guessed it."

Lilith covered her mouth and chuckled, and she generously took the governor's scepter given by Queen Azshara.

She stroked the exquisite and authoritative gemstone scepter in her hand, feeling deeply that things in this world were so changeable. Her father probably could not have imagined that in less than three years after his death, the Yuejun family would become under the control of Suramar. By.

And all of this stems from this magical human being in front of me.

Judging from the results alone, perhaps Lilith and the entire Yuejun family should be grateful for the pirate hijacking that night two years ago.

"Remember to get married to Liras as soon as possible."

Blake handed over his power, took out a bottle of wine, took a sip, and warned:

"The combination of the Windrunner family and the Moonshire family will have a very wonderful effect. I have explained the inner meaning of this matter clearly to the innocent child Lilas. He will understand that he will have a relationship with the Nightborne and the Quel'dorei in the future. responsibilities that need to be shouldered.

Of course, he needs you to teach him carefully in this regard.

You definitely can't count on your sister. She can't even fight by herself. From now on, she should just be a noble lady in Suramar. Maybe she can be sent to engage in diplomacy? "

The pirate blinked and complained:

"With the 'language art' she has learned in my fleet for so long, she will definitely be a good diplomat. Oh, by the way, there is one more thing you should pay attention to.

Quel'Thalas sent Aqiang to communicate with you about the purchase of magic power."

"Aqiang?"

Lilith asked in surprise:

"Who is that? Is this some kind of fancy nickname? As far as I know, the envoy sent by the Quel'dorei is named Lor'themar Theron. The name is really hard to pronounce, especially in Thalassian. when."

"So now you know why I call him 'Aqiang'."

The pirate curled his lips and said:

"Believe me, he will be happier if you call him Aqiang. This means that you regard him as a friend. In short, remember that Aqiang is one of your own, and there is no need to hide some things from him."

"Um?"

Lilith was surprised again. She thought about it and asked cautiously:

"Captain, when you talk about one of our own, do you mean Queen Azshara? Or you?"

"Of course it is our supreme queen."

Blake raised the bottle and poured all the wine in the bottle into his mouth. After performing a 'unique trick' for Lilith to show off a bottle of wine in one second, he wiped his mouth and said:

"Aqiang is destined to become a big figure in the Second Elf Empire in the future, and you are the same, so you don't have to worry too much when talking to him. You can tell him your true thoughts.

Of course, the Quel'dorei need magic power to satisfy their people's needs, so the magic wine is ready for export.

It just so happens that Little Star has obtained the old magic crystals from the Demonic Nexus for you. This should be enough for the people of this city to "change their tastes." "

Having said this, the pirate looked around. After confirming that no one was eavesdropping, he explained to Lilith about Arcandor and the magic well. He warned Lilith seriously:

"This matter was finally announced as a gesture of 'mercy' given by Queen Azshara to her subjects. At that time, you will have to decide whether to return to the embrace of the Elf Empire.

But I think if your people learned that fealty to the Queen would free them from their addiction, all of Suramar would go wild, and as a politician you should seize the opportunity.

I won’t go into specific actions, I believe you can grasp them.

If the great astrologer Eetaeus is really stubborn, you can also use this news to convince him."

"No, Captain."

Lilith shook her head and explained:

"I only recently learned that His Excellency Etaeus, who has always been cold and aloof, is actually a senior admirer of the Queen at heart.

This is actually normal. Elf spellcasters basically have this virtue.

I can persuade him in the name of the Queen, but his stubborn character will definitely bring me some trouble, but that’s okay. Maybe I should ask Her Majesty the Queen to find an official court arcanist for the great astrologer. Title, this may make His Excellency Aitaus, who is not from a high family background, very happy.

I also know that it is impossible to govern a country without encountering trouble, and I am fully prepared.

Whether it is the subsequent negotiations with the Quel'dorei or the diplomatic alliance with the Kaldorei, I am fully prepared. Speaking of which, Captain, Ms. Maiev is still in the city. "

The Minister of State pushed her hair and pointed to a quiet area on the edge of the aristocratic district. She whispered:

"Her brother returned to Mount Hyjal, but she stayed, saying that the ladies Sephiel and Xal'atath owed her a dinner at the ancestral home of the Shadowsong family.

Do you need me to prepare food for your 'seder' in advance? "

"Just don't add magic wine. I really can't get used to the taste."

Blake felt a headache.

But he didn't say much. You can't escape this kind of thing.

Seeing Blake frequently looking in the direction of the Fountain of Night, Lilith took the initiative to excuse herself with a wink, and also handed over the key to the top hall of the Fountain of Night to the pirate.

The latter strolled into the hall that he had visited once before, but it was empty.

Only the strange altar that Elisande used to control the magic of the Nightwell was placed in the center of the hall, where the reverberating violet magic was tumbling, but Elisande's annoying figure was no longer in it.

The pirate sneered, turned and walked towards the higher platform.

But when he stepped onto the floating stairs, Elisande's somewhat distorted voice sounded from behind him:

"You are back, but I am not, so my ambition has been buried?"

"Do you dead people like to jump up so suddenly and scare people? Also, do you want me to show you the magic weapon I made with your skull?

It's really beautiful. "

Blake stopped where he was and glanced back at the altar filled with magic light. There was a figure like a "paper man" looming in the magic flow containing the power of time.

That's Elisande.

Elisande exists in the past timeline.

As I have said many times before, the Grand Mage has been in contact with this magical flow full of time for ten thousand years, and her life form immersed in it has been completely changed.

This change gave her the same characteristics as a bronze dragon. Although she is dead now, she is still alive in the past and can talk to Blake across time.

Of course, the great magisters of the past have no way of knowing the present, especially when this timeline has long been muddied by Black.

"it's a pity."

Upon hearing the pirate's provocation, Elisande in the past time stream did not show any anger. In fact, she was incredibly peaceful and seemed to have expected this outcome.

The paper man-like illusion of time did not even take the time to discuss the matter of his own death. Instead, he changed the topic and said to Blake:

"Are you going to the upper level to activate the Eye of Aman'Thul and rescue your wife? Do you need me to remind you?"

"I want it, but I'm not sure I can afford it?"

Blake picked up his pipe and said:

"Unless you tell me that the reminder you gave me is free and without any traps, my dear Archmage, you should also know that once I master the Eye of Aman'Thul, I can kill people hiding in the past in minutes. of you.

No more difficult than crushing a cockroach. "

"That's exactly what I want to say, Lord Black."

Elisande's time illusion said gently:

"Since my ambition has been buried, I decided to talk to you in a more realistic and sincere way. I hope to retain this illusion of time so that I can see this city that I have protected for ten thousand years. The future direction.

I want to see my civilization prosper.

Please don't laugh!

This is really what I am thinking at this time. You should be able to understand that no matter which path she takes, the woman named Elisande still has some thoughts in her heart to protect her subjects.

but me

I was born out of that idea, and as you can see, I don't have much power, and I just want to live as a ghost. "

"You're trouble! Past Elisande."

Blake shook his head and said:

"After Elisande is reborn as the Black Crow Lich, she will definitely come to retrieve you. I don't know how many secrets she has buried with you.

But my reason tells me that it is best not to leave you as a hidden danger.

How do you convince me? "

"The bronze dragon named Toki left a trap for you in the past, Lord Black."

Elisande's time illusion said directly:

"Your first mate was imprisoned at the point where you first met. This act itself was the bait to lure you into the trap. The little bronze dragon was very cunning.

But I don't think she has much ill will toward you.

or.

Let me rephrase it in a way that will surprise you. "

The illusion of time organized the language and she said:

"Toki sees you as a possibility of hope, a treasure that must be obtained. She came to this timeline to find you, but she has the same bad habits as other dragons.

She doesn't seem to care what you think and doesn't want to give you any choice.

She only wants to get you and take you away from this timeline, so even if you can get the Eye of Aman'Thul, you will need my help, Lord Black.

I will be responsible for returning you and Ms. Sephiel safely to this point in time, and help you escape from Tochi's trap.

Please believe me, in terms of time magic, I may be the only spellcaster in the world who can rival Queen Azshara, and you don't have to worry about my connection with the Lich Elisande.

When she placed me in the past time stream, she and I were already independent individuals.

I just want to stay in my city and see my civilization flourish.

That's all. "

"Oh, every time someone says this to me, I hesitate for a long time. After all, giving trust is a very luxurious behavior for a pirate."

Blake nodded his head, and after a few seconds, he said as if he suddenly understood:

"Then make an oath, gentle Elisande."

"Swear to the moon god, don't try to lie. My white, rich and beautiful boss will witness your oath."