Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Chapter 1538 171. Let’s call it “The Well of Destiny”—Additional update [2525]

The Nagfar did not float at sea for long before it entered the sea area controlled by pirates with its super speed across the endless sea. It was not far from Tol Barad, but Black was still busy at the moment.

The main reason is that the treasures Little Xingxing sent this time are very rare and require his careful appreciation.

As for the little star who succeeded in bribing him, he happily ran to Mechagon to take up his post with his first officer appointment certificate and his fangirls.

Although this guy is unreliable in every aspect, the Evil of this World is still lying in the mechanical dock undergoing upgrade and maintenance. It is conservatively estimated that it will not be able to sail for at least half a month.

Such a long time is enough for Little Xingxing to learn on the mechanical spacecraft.

And she was just the "Standing Mate."

During the battle, a full-time combat mate will take command on her behalf. In other words, Little Star can only dominate the ship at other times.

However, the stupid little Xingxing is still very good at her commanding ability, so when Blake proposed this method of governance, she did not put up too much resistance.

One sentence to describe Little Star’s current state is:

I don't care who the captain is or who the battle mate is, as long as I'm the first mate.

And she also showed extraordinary interest in the steel spaceship.

She is also eager to get some "internal materials" to use as a gimmick for her next autobiography. After all, according to the timeline, it is time to start writing about "the epic naval battle of Quel'Thalas that determined the next sea era." "The autobiographical story is a warm-up.

In terms of writing, Xiao Xingxing is very clever, and he is very accurate in picking out the foreshadowing and storyline.

Even when the pirate recently had nothing to do, he looked through Little Star's autobiography and felt that his story suddenly became more exciting after being "slightly polished" by Little Star.

If he hadn't known that these stories were based on him, the pirates couldn't help but ask, where can they meet such a powerful protagonist?

But the happy time he spent hiding in the captain's cabin tasting treasures was always limited, and the nostalgic solitude would eventually end. Almost twenty minutes later, the Nagfar docked at Tol Barad's harbor. .

Following the shouts of the ghost sailors on the ship, special people were immediately on the dock to help lower the heavy ship planks, and Princess Calia Menethil, who was wearing a black nun dress and a hood to hide her identity, was also on the dock. Accompanied by Seifer, he prepared to walk onto the dock.

This wasn't her first time in Tol Barad.

But compared to the last time I came here two years ago, the pirate-controlled island in front of me has obviously become much more prosperous.

Especially the large and dense elf-style buildings on the South Island, like a group of palaces, add a lot of exotic flavor to the island.

However, many new guys with missing arms and legs were added to the crowd on the pier, which made the liveliness here a bit more surprising.

"What happened to them? Why are there so many disabled people here?"

Princess Calia asked in surprise:

"Is this a pirate tradition? In the pirate stories I heard when I was young, big pirates often attached pirate hooks or wooden legs to their severed limbs to show their strength.

Do you also have such a custom here? "

"No, Your Highness, those are just the guys who came back alive from the naval battle in Quel'Thalas."

Sephiel did not participate in the naval battle of Quel'Thalas, but the ship's doctor was the person who followed the Nagfar through the entire process. She treated more than two hundred people in the few hours of that naval battle.

Among them were not only pirates, but also a navy that fell into the water.

Of course, no one dares to accuse the ship doctor of rescuing the enemy. After all, as the undead pirates advance on the endless sea, the "Shadow in the Light" church chaired by Ms. Natalie has blossomed all over the sea.

Her church is certainly not worth mentioning compared to the Holy Light Order and the Church of the Storm, but the size of nearly 2,000 people is already quite terrifying for a secret sect that does not care about preaching but "fate".

That is to say, Natalie Serling is not a power-hungry person.

She just wants to spread her teachings, otherwise the number of people will increase at least five times.

Although the ship's doctor keeps a low profile, the commanders within the Undead Fleet all know that the factional power of this lady in black in the fleet cannot be underestimated.

After all, no one wants to mess with a group of religious lunatics, especially those guys who not only believe in the Holy Light, but also believe in the void. This is too scary.

"I just heard that the naval battle was very cruel. The Lordaeron fleet only returned half of the ships and two-thirds of the navy. Although the pirates won, according to the battle report, they lost at least half of their people."

Princess Calia is a believer in the Holy Light. When she said this, she couldn't help but draw a religious symbol on the surprisingly large chest.

But the ship’s doctor who disembarked with her wearing a lady’s broad-brimmed hat and carrying a suitcase told her:

"Losing half of the people refers to death, my lovely little princess. If you count the injuries and disabilities, that battle almost destroyed two-thirds of Black's pirate power.

But fortunately, our captain has always been forward-looking, and relying on Mechagon's gnome technology, these guys only need to wait a month or two for their turn to replace the mechanical prosthetics.

This will allow them to regain their former strength and even become stronger.

Of course, they have to pay for the surgery and modification fees themselves, and those who can't afford it have to try the wood carving skills of those old pirates.

Well, look, your future mother is waiting for you. "

Ms. Natalie pulled down the brim of her hat and said to Princess Calia with a smile:

"I won't go with you. Say hello to Governor Catherine for me."

After saying that, the ship's doctor walked in the other direction under the protection of several members of the secret cult, where a low-key carriage was waiting for her. Princess Caliya vaguely saw a familiar figure sitting in the carriage.

When the ship's doctor lady passed by, the tall silent man took the initiative to open the car door for her, and the two hugged her affectionately.

"That's the Great Knight of Dathrohan?"

Although they were far apart, Princess Calia thought she did recognize the identity of the man who was very close to the ship's doctor.

She did not expect that the Grand Knight of Dathrohan, who was always known for his sincerity and silence in the church, would have a lover who was considered a "heretic" in the eyes of orthodox beliefs.

Well, that’s right, it’s a lover.

Although the Holy Light Church does not prohibit marriage, with the status of Ms. Dasohan and Ms. Natalie, it is obviously impossible for them to enter the marriage hall unless one of them is willing to give up their faith.

But this is basically impossible.

"Come on, Caliya, I heard the news that you were coming, so I prepared a comfortable room for you overnight, and also specially arranged a private prayer room for you in my official residence.

Just relax on this island these days. I heard from Natalie that you are very stressed. I will take you fox hunting tomorrow? Or we go fishing for octopus in the sea. "

Her Royal Highness the Princess took a few steps forward and immediately saw the door of the black carriage in front of her open. Lady Catherine, wearing a dashing lady's hunting outfit, was waving to her from the carriage.

The pirate governor's carriage was surrounded by eight fully armed centaur knights, and undead cavalry were guarding the outside. This scene was really amazing.

"Thank you for the arrangement, Lady Catherine. I'm just a little tired."

Her Royal Highness got into the carriage and said to Catherine:

"I want to go to your official residence to have a rest, and then go to Nasarath College to meet the paladin stationed in the seminary. You may not know something, but Ms. Tuhart was transferred to the college to spread the faith not long ago. She served as my court swordsmanship instructor, and she and I are very good friends.”

"Well, that 'Judge', I've heard of her name."

Lady Catherine nodded with interest and said:

"She has won ten consecutive victories in the Blade Fist Arena. She has greatly promoted the majesty of the Holy Light Sect and attracted many young people from other schools to switch to the seminary."

"ah?"

Upon hearing the news, Princess Caliya's eyes widened immediately. She covered her mouth and said in surprise:

"Knight Tuhart went to fight in the arena? Is there an arena on this island?"

"Yes, little Calia."

With a kind look like "a mother-in-law looks at her daughter-in-law", Lady Catherine reached out and took Caliya's hand and whispered:

"Go back to the official residence first. I'll cook the food myself. I'll invite the panda chef from the college to cook a meal for you. After you have rested, we will go to the arena together in the evening.

There is a challenge match tonight for Knight Tuhart. I heard that she is going to fight a flaming tauren from the Druid school. This has been the hottest match in recent days, and the tickets have been sold out in advance.

But fortunately, I, as a pirate governor, have some privileges. You can enjoy this enjoyable battle in my box.

Oh, right.

When I saw you, I remembered that your brother also came to the island a few days ago. He seemed to have also participated in this season's competitive competition as a non-school member.

Although that kid has always claimed that he wants to challenge powerful enemies and hone his martial arts skills, haha. "

The pirate governor sneered and said:

"Isn't it just to let my Jaina see his bravery? I have already 'arranged' a very 'suitable' opponent for him to ensure that he will not make it to the third round!

What a brat! "

Seeing the expression on Lady Catherine's gritted teeth, Calia couldn't help but worry about her brother, but then, she thought about her and Derek's undecided future.

This kind of thing is really annoying.

I don’t know what His Highness Drake is doing now?

——

What is Drake or Blake doing?

He was being scolded.

"Are you crazy!"

In Dean Lanyue's office, the dean looked at the application for magic research submitted by Black. The expression on Bingshan's face, which had never changed for thousands of years, was already very angry.

She pointed at the application and scolded:

"I won't agree!

Soul splitting magic is a taboo among taboos, not to mention that you have to use yourself as a test subject. Do you think your current life is too beautiful?

So you plan to make it a little more difficult for yourself? "

"I have my own plans, Dean."

Blake said helplessly:

"If you are really worried about me, please help me complete the magic from Deathwing and reduce the danger as much as possible. I am not crazy in making this application. I have really thought it through properly.

I have to do it.

If you and the Grand Wizard Sharon don't help me, then I will have no choice but to turn to Her Majesty Azshara for help. I believe she will be willing to grant all the requests of her favorite. "

"You threaten me?"

The dean crossed his arms and said coldly:

"You have become more capable."

"I'm just telling the truth, and I think Dean you are definitely willing to help me because I brought you a 'gift'!"

The pirate blinked, took out the blueprint of the Dark Night Well from his arms, and placed it in front of the dean. He said:

"And I got a great idea from Elisande's Time Illusion. We don't have to put all the treasure on the bottle of eternal water. We can put the eternal water and the Tide Stone in it together, so that we can Can get a 'Dual Core Magic Well'.

Queen Azshara has also promised that she will attend the next wizard seminar, and will not pursue our behavior of hiding the eternal well water, and will even take the initiative to help us complete this magic well!

Look, Dean, I solved all our troubles in one run!

And I only need a reward. Please help me with this, as well as other spell casters. I must leave this matter to someone I can absolutely trust. There is no one more suitable than you. "

As he spoke, he pushed forward his application for magic seminar.

Dean Lanyue stared at Black, then looked at the application form that was delivered to her. She hesitated and said:

"You must tell me your intentions, you cannot lie! I must know why you are doing this, I must assess the risks, you are very important to me, my disciple.

I can't just watch you commit suicide. "

"reason."

The pirate scratched his head and reluctantly took out the anima container he had kept in his luggage.

The moment he opened the triple-sealed anima container, the stone assassins who were performing protection tasks in a sculptured state all around turned their heads to look this way.

They smelled something incredibly delicious.

That is definitely a super rare anima!

As the inheritor of the power of death from the Shadow Realm, Dean Lanyue, a lich, is also aware of the existence of the power of the heart. Although she cannot see it with the naked eye, she can feel it through contact. The dangerous power contained in energy.

"That's the reason."

Blake said in a voice that only two people could hear:

"I thought I might have to choose a path among the six forces and go on firmly. However, fate always seems to like to play tricks on me. It is always very generous at unexpected moments, allowing me to discover that I still have more. choose.

And I'm a greedy guy.

I really hate making choices I want them all! "

"So, reason is power?"

Dean Lan Yue said disapprovingly.

But the pirate shook his head and explained seriously:

"It's not power, but what comes after gaining power. Just as when I was young, I didn't understand the meaning of my existence in this world, but now I can understand those heavy things.

Maybe I want to get power not just to bully those novices, I also want to use them to challenge powerful enemies and protect God, I never thought that one day this word would come out of my mouth.

But I do want to protect something.

I don't like tragic endings, let alone the meaning reflected by those tragedies. I like the joy and satisfaction of a happy ending, and I want to personally promote the birth of such an ending.

So, mentor

please help me! "

Faced with such a formal request from the pirate, Dean Lanyue curved her lips into a smile. She reached out and took the application form on the table, and then glanced at the smoke and dust rising behind the academy.

Workers from the Brotherhood of Masons were already digging holes and laying foundations.

The dean didn't say yes or no.

She changed the topic and asked:

"What do you think we should call that well?"

"Destiny."

Blake shrugged, picked up his pipe and said:

"Just call it the 'Well of Destiny'. There are countless changed destinies that come together to form a magical miracle. I think there is nothing more appropriate than this name."