Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Ask me to protect an alien emperor? No, I won't do that! I'm here to fight demons, not be a guard."

On the city walls of Suramar, young Illidan received the order, but he was unwilling to obey. Instead, he argued with the hippogryph knight who came to convey the order:

"I should be following Lord Ravencrest into the battle! That's where I should be."

"But the High Lord didn't give you the chance to refuse, recruit."

The hippogryph knight said in a haughty tone:

"This is war. Everyone has their own responsibilities. The high lord is about to go to the front line. You'd better be honest. Go to the city guard to pick your followers, Illidan.

If the furry emperor is injured, then you will be responsible for this 'diplomatic accident'. "

After saying that, he drove the hippogryph and flew into the city, without giving the young moon guard any more chance to defend himself, leaving Illidan alone and messy in the wind.

The young man eager to get ahead clenched his fists.

He seriously suspected that this group of arrogant noble bastards were taking the opportunity to suppress him. After all, to most of the commanders of Black Crow Keep, Illidan Stormrage was just a lucky bastard.

but it is not the truth.

Although Illidan did accidentally break into the high lord's hunting ground when the demon attacked Ravencrest, he fought bravely with the demon and finally killed it and saved the injured high lord. own strength and courage.

Lord Ravencrest is a big man who values ​​talents, but unfortunately not all of the noble commanders under his command have big ambitions.

Now that the matter has come to this, it is useless for Illidan to be angry. He calms himself down, carries his moon staff and rides on the black panther to quickly arrive at the city guard's barracks.

Illidan frowned at the poor quality of these city defense troops who were frightened to death upon hearing the coming war.

Panic was written all over their faces, and the hands holding weapons were shaking, while their commander's face was as pale as earth, and he was sitting by the city wall muttering to himself.

"It's just a bunch of civilians."

Illidan, who had received rigorous training at Black Crow Keep and was well-informed, complained.

He had no hope for his "entourage". Taking such a guy to the battlefield was completely causing trouble for himself. He was thinking about whether to support the reckless alien emperor alone.

I was still complaining about how troublesome the Pandaren Emperor was.

However, when Illidan turned to leave, he unexpectedly saw a young elf wearing a city defense uniform walking among the crowd. He looked like a new recruit, but the guy was encouraging his companions.

There were already several city defense soldiers who were as young as him, but at least not trembling. Although they were all new recruits, those people had obviously regarded this young man as their leader.

This made Illidan interested.

"Recruit! Yes, it's you, come here!"

Riding on his black panther, Illidan imitated the usual behavior of his bastard officers, maintained his momentum, and shouted to the strange young elf in a arrogant tone.

The latter was stunned for a moment. When he saw Illidan's Moon Guard robe and the rank of sergeant on his chest, the young elf immediately straightened his back and stepped forward quickly.

He gave a crisp military salute and said:

"City defense soldier Jarod Shadowsong is reporting to you, sir! Do you need my help with anything?"

"Have you been on the battlefield?"

The new recruit Illidan coughed and said to the new recruit Jarod in front of him:

"I have a secret mission and need help. You seem a bit arrogant among these bad recruits, but let me tell you in advance that this mission is very dangerous. We have to face the devil directly, and you may die on the battlefield."

"I'm not afraid, sir."

Jarod, who had just joined the city defense army yesterday, worked hard to show his courage. He straightened his back and said loudly:

"I joined the army to protect my people. Although I have never been on the battlefield, I have been familiar with the biographies of ranger generals since I was a child. I also taught myself the "Black Crow Castle Infantry Drill Code" and "Hunter Troop Training Code."

"Very good, very energetic."

Illidan felt very satisfied. Although he was a rookie who had never seen blood before, he at least had momentum, which was much better than other soldiers who were scared to death.

The dwarf had no choice but to choose him among the generals. After all, he didn't have many choices.

"Then, pick ten of your own, and then go to your commander to collect the hippogryphs and weapons. We'll set off in ten minutes!"

"Yes, sir."

Jarod's eyes welled up with joy, and he felt that someone finally saw his talent.

But before leaving, he still asked in a low voice:

"Sir, what is our mission? I want to be prepared."

"This is it."

Illidan really couldn't talk about the task of "protecting foreign guests", but fortunately, young elves always have a little cleverness. He rolled his amber eyes and whispered mysteriously:

"We are going to the front line to detect demon movements. This is a very dangerous mission, but our brave companions have already set off. I don't want them to wait too long. Do you have any questions?"

"No more, sir."

Jarod suddenly felt guilty when he heard that it was an investigation mission.

This kind of reconnaissance before a war is always carried out by the most elite hunters. He didn't understand why the Moon Guard in front of him chose him.

But there is no doubt that this is a challenge for his nascent career.

The young soldier took a deep breath and ran to apply for weapons and mounts from his commander. The aristocratic commander, whose face was pale with fear, was not in the mood to argue with the young man Jarod and gave him permission.

Jarod selected ten young but brave soldiers like himself and walked into the arsenal of the city defense army, but he was dumbfounded as soon as he entered.

Although the city defense of Suramar City is loose, the elves who are not short of money are still very serious about investing in armaments. This warehouse is piled with armor and weapons that can arm thousands of people.

There are more than twenty types of weapons alone.

For Jarod Shadowsong, who had rich theoretical experience but zero practical experience, he was suddenly confused and had no idea what weapons to arm himself with.

The new recruits behind him also numbed their claws, and each of them turned their longing eyes to Jarod.

Although they were all new recruits, Jarod had the least theory. Soldiers like them who were civilians didn't even have theory.

"Choose wing blades or double swords, each person has a set of ranger chain armor, bring a war bow and three pot arrows as well as signal arrows for sending messages. Don't bring too many.

The second room of the warehouse contains magic arrows and magic cloaks specially prepared for officers.

That’s a good thing, don’t miss it.”

A voice appeared in Jarod's heart, leaving the young elf confused for a moment.

But the next moment, he came back to his senses, assumed the posture of a leader, and repeated those words to his soldiers.

After hearing the clear command, the soldiers immediately took action. Jarod walked quickly to the second warehouse. He glanced at the locked warehouse in front of him and suddenly hesitated.

"Break it open!"

The voice sounded again, and the young soldier grabbed the unbladed gun barrel next to him and smashed it against the lock. With a click, the warehouse door was opened.

"Who are you?"

Jarod rushed in and took out the shimmering magic arrows and distributed them to his soldiers, while asking in his mind.

"I am your conscience."

The voice replied seriously:

"We haven't spoken for a long time, my dear Jarod Shadowsong. You'd better hurry up, Illidan, the new recruit, is getting impatient.

You don't want to see him angry.

In addition, I know you will definitely ask a lot of boring questions, so I will tell you that among the vanguard you are going to support is your sister Maiev Shadowsong.

I hope this news gives you a little more courage and motivation. "

"Maev?"

Jarod exclaimed and said:

"Why did she go to the front line?"

"Fate is like this, no need to ask any more questions. Do you see the sword in front of you? It is the best weapon in this warehouse. Bring it with you. I hope you can use it."

That voice Well, Blake said to Jarod.

The young elf became anxious after hearing his sister's name. He stopped asking questions and silently grabbed the elf-style two-handed sword in front of him and waved it gracefully on the spot a few times before wearing it on the back of his chain mail. Bring weapons.

"Hurry! Hurry, the vanguards are waiting for our support, brothers."

He urged his soldiers, and also personally helped these new recruits put on war bows and chain armor. Although he was a new recruit, he already had the aura of a grassroots commander in his anxiety.

A few minutes later, the heavily armed soldiers rushed out of the warehouse. When Illidan saw these guys rushing out in a decent manner, he glanced at Jarod in surprise.

He felt as if he had found a treasure.

If he could come back, he would definitely introduce this talented young man to Lord Ravencrest.

After noticing the magic sword carried by Jarod and the magic arrows carried by the soldiers, Illidan grinned, threw the hippogryph's reins to him, and praised:

"This is a magic weapon that only lieutenants are qualified to use. Well, you have good vision. I hope your combat skills are as strong as your vision.

Set off! "

——

The flying speed of Xianglong is very fast. Thirty minutes after leaving Suramar City, Zhulong flew to Suramar carrying Shaohao and the Monkey King, as well as Miss Maiev Shadowsong who came along as a guide. Near the mountains southeast of the Great Plains.

This is the only way to the elven capital Zin-Azshari. As long as you climb over the mountain, you can see the magnificent capital in the distance.

"They're there!"

High in the sky, the monkey demigod looked left and right, and soon found traces of human activities in the forest. However, there was no need for the Monkey King to guide the direction, because both Shaohao and Maiev saw the blazing bears burning in the distance in the forest. Fire.

A demon is marching!

Those destroyers from other worlds are setting fire to the mountains. This is definitely not to hunt down the escapees. They are simply enjoying the fun of destruction.

Shaohao pulled the reins with a cold face, letting Zhulong fly higher to provide a better view. Three minutes later, they approached the burning forest and set their sights on the plain on the other side of the mountain.

The next moment, everyone held their breath.

The black "turbid current" has penetrated the plains of Zin-Azshari.

They are marching here from the elven capital, not only the noisy and terrifying legions on the ground that turn into ruins wherever they go, but also the extremely chaotic magic bats and flying demons in the sky.

They are like a dark cloud that blocks the light, moving in the direction of Suramar

No!

Not just Suramar!

With Shaohao's eyesight, he could clearly see that there were other demon legions in the distance heading in other directions.

The once glorious Zin-Azshari has become a nest of evil on the earth, and the filthy ones bred from that nest are polluting this elven land like ink poured into a basin.

"This is just their vanguard."

Shaohao thought of the future prophecies he saw in the holy land of the Jinyu people. He thought of the desolate land that was completely polluted by the power of evil before his eyes. The doomsday scene stimulated the emperor's mind and made him hold on tight. He took the Dragon Staff in his hand.

"Save them, the devil is killing them."

Maiev's focus was on the ground.

The elves who escaped from Zin-Azshari are being hunted by a large group of demon hounds. Although there are spellcasters among them who are constantly opening portals to allow others to escape, they are exhausted after being chased for several days. .

It is impossible for them to escape the pursuit of the demons, but they are still alive. The only explanation is that the demons regard them as hunted "beasts" to enjoy their terror and have fun.

"Miss Priest, you come to control my flying dragon."

Shaohao also saw the miserable innocent people on the ground. He handed the reins to Maiev and said:

"You guide them in the direction of their escape. The Monkey King and I will block reinforcements and buy time for you."

"this"

Maiev was shocked by Shaohao's actions. She said:

"You are a noble emperor! You cannot do such dangerous things."

"Your queen is also an emperor, and she shouldn't do such a terrible thing."

Shaohao shook his head and said:

"It is not chivalrous to do nothing to save someone."

After saying that, the round and furry emperor jumped down from the rapidly descending Xianglong, inspired his true energy in the air and turned into a flying cyan Xianglong phantom, and smashed into the ferocious dragon amidst the low dragon roar. Among the demon hounds.

When it landed, the shock from the strong infuriating energy knocked those disgusting lower-level demons away, and then it spun its body in a fatal spin as the blue light feathers flew away, sweeping away all the enemies around it like an elegant crane.

"Ouch"

Golden cloud dragons descended from the sky, and the candle dragon was also angered by the ugly aura of these demons.

It raised its head and spit out golden dragon breath toward the ground. The flames full of positive energy ignited the mountain forest and created a burning golden wall of fire to separate the refugees and the demons.

"Big, big, big!"

The Monkey King swung his tail lightly and landed on the ground, waving his plain old monk stick. Under its happy call, the stick in his hand continued to grow bigger and thicker like magic, and finally became like a siege ram. The monkey demigod was also caught in the hand and swept across with a roar. In the astonished gaze of the elf refugees, the demons who were hunting them were smashed away in this round.

They didn't know who these helpers were, but at this moment these two guys were undoubtedly their saviors.

"Compatriots! Come with me!"

Maiev, who was lying on Zhulong’s head, shouted loudly:

"Elune will guide your path, don't be afraid, bring the children and the wounded up, others move forward quickly! Lord Ravencrest has set up a position in the Great Temple.

You'll be safe when you get there!

quick!

follow me! "

The crowd suddenly erupted in cheers and cries. Seeing the familiar Moon Priest appear in this dangerous place, it was like a tonic injected into the devastated hearts of these poor people, allowing them to burst out with more courage to persevere. To the end of the escape.

"Sister! Sister is there!"

While Maiev was gathering the refugees, Jarod and his party, who were rushing over on hippogryphs, also saw the figures of the golden flying dragon and Maiev, which made Jarod heave a sigh of relief.

The next moment, he heard his "conscience" say to him:

"Alternate cover, clear the airspace, and protect these refugees from the outside as they move toward the position. They will spread your bravery and wisdom, Jarod, and you will become a hero after this battle."

"I don't want to be a hero."

Jarod made a few gestures and directed the excited soldiers to disperse. He said to Black in his heart:

"I just want to protect these innocent people."

"Yes, that's it, just tell yourself that."

Blake said in a long voice:

"Protectiveness, this is a beautiful character shared by all heroes. Although I don't understand it, I won't stop you from having it. Go ahead and do what you should do, don't worry about your sister.

I will protect her. "

"Huh? Are you here for my sister?"

Jarod blinked in surprise. He took off the bow from his back and set an arrow on it, aiming at the magic bat that fell in the sky. He said:

"Mysterious man, are you pursuing my sister?"

No one answered him.

Obviously, the pirates who traveled through time and space for Maiev were unwilling to answer this stupid question.