Shadow Trails in Azeroth

There were not many demon camps near the cliff of Crokuon, so the demon hunters who were scattered quickly completed the work of clearing the nearby areas. When they returned one by one, they still had the aura of fighting in their bodies. These demon hunters were focused on hunting demons. The lunatics were all in high spirits, as if the demons they had hacked to death had added some weird BUFF to them.

But Illidan remained calm.

This master demon hunter is also a person with style. He doesn't seem to join the battle today. Maybe he hasn't found an elite demon worthy of his help?

In short, when Black and the Unlucky Paladins returned to the Kroku camp with a few wounded people, everyone else was waiting here.

Looking up into the sky from this rift at the bottom of the Krokuun mountain wall, one can vaguely see the faint tracks left by the Exodar as it flew through the fel atmosphere.

It was fine-tuning its position in preparation for the large-scale airborne landing that was to come in the evening.

"Then, let's summarize the news."

After the pirates returned, Illidan Stormrage, who was sitting next to a purple campfire, holding a whetstone to sharpen his cool Blade of Azzinoth, raised his head and said to the others:

"Based on Illidari's reconnaissance near the Petrified Forest, we can determine that all the demons around here have been mobilized near Nasrax Fortress.

That fortress is the absolute center for the Burning Legion to maintain its rule in the Krokuun Mountains. With it as the command headquarters, it has three large strongholds, located in the Annihran Molten Pool, the Wall of Despair, and the Point of Destiny. The stronghold firmly guards the road to Nasrax Fortress, and demon warships cruise in the sky.

Compared with the results of my last reconnaissance here, the demons have obviously shrunk their defense line. This gives us the opportunity to move freely near the petrified forest, but it also greatly increases the risk of us breaking through the demons' defense line. "

Others nodded, mentally or verbally praising Illidari's expertise in demon detection. In just one hour, these highly maneuverable blind men completed the investigation mission brilliantly.

Having teammates like this makes me feel at ease.

However, everyone else also made their own discoveries. After Illidan finished speaking, Black nodded towards Maris, and the former human ranger general said to the others while holding a precision long-barreled shotgun:

"We found a bombing crater deep in the Petrified Forest. Based on Blake's judgment, we can determine that the demons were fighting a force called the 'Legion of the Holy Light' before we arrived.

I just asked some Kroku in the camp, and the Broken Ones confirmed our idea, but they have no contact with the Legion of Light, so they can't provide more information.

But what is certain is that in addition to us and Croku, there are other rebels in this Fel Heart land among the stars, and they can fight the demons head-on under certain circumstances.

It is initially judged that this Legion of Holy Light should have a certain strength. Maybe we can find a way to contact them. "

"It's the same here."

The unlucky paladins said:

"Also based on Black's guess, the great knight Alexandros Mograine, who was previously captured by demons through evil methods, was once imprisoned near the Petrified Forest.

However, the information about him is very vague, and we cannot be sure of his current situation. According to Chief Croku, Mograine is likely to be imprisoned in the Annihran molten pool in the north. "

"Does this sound like a trap?"

The half-orc assassin Garona, who was leaning on the stone pillar next to her, was playing with the Kingslayer dagger in her hand. She said:

"We encountered these situations as soon as we landed. It was so smooth that it was unbelievable. I feel like the devils deliberately set up a trap, waiting for you rescuers to jump in."

"Be confident, my friend."

The pirate sitting on the stone pillar was holding a burning pipe. He crossed his legs and said in a gentle tone:

"It doesn't sound like a trap, this is a trap! The devil is fishing, and Mograine is the bait. But what I want to know now is whether this plan comes from the eredar demons or Nasrez Was it hosted by the ladies?"

"What's the difference between the two?"

Illidan was stunned for a moment, and then asked meaningfully.

Blake shrugged and said in a riddle:

"It sounds like there's no difference, but in fact it's quite a big difference, at least to me. Speaking of which, didn't the assassin team find anything?"

The pirate looked at Garona and said:

"I have handed over my Dark Temple to your commander. I will be very disappointed if I don't find anything."

"We didn't cruise around the outskirts of the Petrified Forest. Our landing point was very close to Croku Camp, so we walked around nearby."

Garona played the Kingslayer in her hand like a butterfly flying through a flower, and she said:

"The bad news is that we found a hidden demon teleportation beacon not far from the camp. Those demon bastards didn't know what method they used to quietly approach Croku's base camp.

It looked like they were planning to conduct a surprise attack.

The good news is that we took down the beacon before it was activated.

Before you arrived, we also killed a Doomsday Valkyrie, um, a very big elite female demon commander with wings.

Her head was placed as a trophy by the Krokus in their 'treasure house'. Speaking of which, Blackie should like these Krokus very much, and you will definitely become friends.

They also have the barbaric habit of collecting the heads of their enemies as trophies. "

"Cool, this is really great. I feel the kindness of Argus to me."

The pirate whistled and expressed his appreciation for the assassins' actions, and then everyone looked at the last team of death knights.

Lord Ravencrest, who personally led several death knights into Krokuun, sat steadily on a frozen stone. He felt the gazes of others, especially Black.

There was an intense questioning look in the pirate's eyes.

Lord Ravencrest knew what they wanted to ask, so he spoke:

"The Helm of Domination is indeed here.

When I fell into the petrified forest, I felt the call of death on the level of my will. That kind of power is very similar to the Frostmourne held by His Majesty Lothar. It can even be said that the two come from the same source.

Of course, the call from the Helm of Dominance is not as overbearing and sharp as Frostmourne. It is more like a call to the dead, soft but unstoppable.

My men and I were determined to fight it, which is why we did not conduct reconnaissance missions.

We can't get close to it.

I doubt that any undead could resist its gentle but real call.

It would be a terrible thing to leave it in the hands of demons. If they make good use of the power of the Helm of Dominance, our raid on Argus will never be successful. Facing the Sea of ​​Undead, we may not even be able to defeat Krokuun. Can't even get out.

The Helm of Domination must be snatched back from the devil before a large-scale raid! "

"Can you sense its location?"

Illidan asked.

"Okay, it's very clear, just to the north!"

Lord Ravencrest stood up and pointed to the volcanic lava pool in the north that was constantly erupting green magma. He glanced at the paladins and said:

“I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but it’s probably in the same location as Lord Mograine. I mean, you may have to be prepared to face the worst case scenario.

Alexandros Mograine has become the bearer of the Helm of Domination."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Uther said in a deep voice:

"Mograine's will is as blazing as a thousand suns. He is a person blessed by the Holy Light. There is no way he would surrender to such evil."

"And if Mograine has failed, then what we have to face is an entire army of undead."

Old Fording, who was chewing dried meat, also leaned on his sword and said:

“It turns out that we have not found any undead in the Krokuun area, which also supports Uther’s view. The Mograine brothers are still insisting.

Or maybe the demons plan for the Helm of Domination to lay a trap for us that we have to crawl into. In this sinister moment, we are being plotted against.

I think we need greater wisdom to deal with the devil's tricks. "

After Old Fording finished speaking, the next moment, everyone's eyes turned to Black, who was sitting on the stone pillar and puffing away smoke. Even the blind Illidari "looked" at him.

This made the pirate blink his eyes in surprise, and he asked:

"Hey, you don't think I can use my dark wisdom to create an invincible army for you in a place full of demons, when others have the upper hand, right?

Although I appreciate your regard for me, I really can't do what you desire.

I came here alone, accompanied by only a mad enlightener and three useless warlocks who knew nothing but flattery, and I didn't bring my fleet with me.

Unless you are willing to support me in holding a void sacrifice here.

Let me do the math. If we throw all the local Croku Breakers and the elite forwards we prepared into the Sunless Sea, we can probably borrow an army of Faceless Men from the stingy Void Lord? "

"Don't make such a bad joke!"

Illidan said:

"We all know your character, pirate. You never do anything you're not sure of. Since you came to Argus, it proves that you have your own plan.

Although I don't know what method you will use to get back the Helm of Command, I know that you must have a complete plan. It's time, stop hiding it and tell it.

You are the commander! "

"Ah, it turns out I'm the commander. I thought I was your servant."

The pirate spoke in a long voice. He propped up his body and jumped down from the stone pillar where he was. He put his hands on his hips and said to everyone in front of him:

"This is what you said personally. Next, I am going to issue an order. Those who don't want to obey the order should rub the hearthstone now, or find a lava to jump into and kill themselves, so as not to cause trouble for me later.

I ordered the Illidari to set off immediately.

Cross the demon front to the north and approach the Annihran molten pool. Wait for my news to launch an attack. Note that it is a feint attack. The louder the noise, the better. The rise of Don't Kill really killed that place.

Assassins and hunters spill out now and start hunting freely.

I'll give you three days. When the forward troops are assembled, you must bring back at least thirty soul stones of demon commanders. Don't use low-level demons to make up the number. I discovered that the problem is serious.

Finally, Paladins, you must go with me to the Annihran molten pool to confirm whether Mograine is still alive, and to wait for an opportunity to regain the Helm of Dominance.

Don't ask any more questions, I know what I'm saying now sounds like death to you.

That's right, we are going to die. They have set a trap for us. If we don't jump, we will be disrespectful to those third-rate conspirators. "

Black's words blocked Uther and Fording's rhetorical questions in their throats. The two knights looked at each other, said nothing more and began to pack up and prepare to set off.

"What about us?"

Lord Ravencrest asked, and Black pointed at his feet and made a motion to stand up.

The Death Lord nodded, knowing that this was Black asking him and his death knights to start summoning the undead army.

The Kroku Breakers have been fighting against demons in this barren mountainous area for more than 20,000 years. The number of warriors buried here is astronomical. Even if only one tenth is awakened, it is a considerable cannon fodder force.

As for Kroku's Broken Ones' attitude towards the resurrection of the dead

Don't worry, it's already this time, and any means that can help win can be used. The mood of the living is something that you don't need to care about in the face of victory.

"Okay, let's get ready. In three hours, we will go to the Annihlan molten pool."

Blake clapped his hands and said to everyone in front of him:

"If we act fast enough, we can greet our friends with a glorious victory when they arrive.

Everyone, Krokuun is a peripheral place in the world of Argus, and the demons have not invested any real power here.

The people defending this place are all legion's third-rate troops. If we can't open up the situation here, everyone should go home as soon as possible and find a safe enough place in Azeroth to dig a hole and bury themselves. "

After saying that, the pirate ignored the others. He swaggered towards Chief Hatton, who was looking at their meeting in the distance with his hands behind his back. Chief Breaker looked at Black with a questioning look.

It had heard a series of stories about Black during its brief stay in the world of Draenor. It knew that he was a cunning and vicious guy, but it was not sure whether Black's legend could continue in Argus.

The pirate could easily feel the distrust in the eyes of the Broken One. He did not defend himself, but asked in skilled Ereda:

"You have something in your hands that can communicate the will of the broken world, right?"

"have."

Chief Hatun already knew that it was a prophet before him, so he did not hide it, nodded and said:

“We are ready to hand over the ‘holy stone’ to you to assist you in your battle, but that thing is very obscure, and only the most talented shaman in Kroku can barely hear the oracle of the world from it.

We can survive in this doomsday land for more than 20,000 years, thanks to the protection of the earth oracle. "

"Take me to see it."

pirate said:

“Don’t worry, Chief Hatton, I won’t take it away.

I want to ask you, you have been hiding in the Krokuun area, didn't that holy stone guide you to find a way to go to Mac'Aree, another broken continent? "

"Are you talking about Eridas?"

Chief Hatton said in surprise:

"That place was indeed called Mac'Aree before the destruction of the world, which means the ruling crown of Argus, but it has been completely isolated from Krokuun, and no one except demons can go there.

We now call it Eridas, which represents our nostalgia for our former capital and civilization.

But you are right, the Holy Stone does guide us to live in Eridas, but unfortunately we are too weak and unable to pass through the demon's blockade. "

"That's such a shame."

The pirate curled his lips and said:

"The environment in Mac'Aree is much better than that in Crokuun. It is as beautiful as paradise in this doomsday world. If you can go there, your broken civilization may still have hope of rising.

But do you really know who is talking to you through the Holy Stone? The will of the earth? No, no, no, that existence is much more terrifying than the Will of the Earth. "

Blake gave a mysterious smile.

He said very arrogantly:

"You will be frightened to death by that terrible truth."