Shadow Trails in Azeroth

That afternoon, evening.

The hurried Lordaeron Ranger General Nathanos Marris walked out of the portal with a serious face and stepped onto the land of Stratholme City.

It can be seen from his expression that he is here for official business.

But Nathanos was somewhat agitated.

As the leader of the newly formed ranger army in Lordaeron, he should follow General Turalyon's army in the Alterac Mountains to drive out the ice ax trolls, snow monsters and ogres entrenched there.

The intensity of this war originally prepared for the Frostwolf Orcs was medium, which was very suitable for military training. The boys under his command performed very well. Yesterday, they single-handedly wiped out a small troll clan of hundreds of people in the snowy mountain canyon.

And Maris had already planned to ask for leave from the military after the war and go to the Broken Islands to find a secret passage camp to complete his promotion in the way of hunting.

These are the really important things.

But because of today's secret summons from Stratholme City, his preparation rhythm was disrupted.

But I have to come.

Because the person who issued the call was an important person.

"Welcome, General Maris!"

At the entrance of the low-key manor in Stratholme City, His Royal Highness the Prince's attendant, Captain Farric, was there to greet him. This high-ranking warrior wearing mighty armor gave Nathanos a military salute.

Said again:

"His Royal Highness is waiting for you in the manor, and there are several guests as well."

"Ah? Isn't it just His Highness?"

Nathanos raised his eyebrows, jumped off his beloved Quel'dorei warhorse, pulled the reins of the horse and followed Captain Farric to the manor.

He asked in a low voice:

"His Highness's letter said that there was an important mission to summon me. What's even more outrageous is that the military actually passed this urgent transfer order, completely ignoring the battle I was still commanding in Alterac.

I don’t think the military department will make fun of His Highness the prince, so I am very curious, what is the so-called important task? "

"this."

Captain Farrick hesitated for a moment, then said in a confidential manner that a royal attendant should have:

"Please ask His Highness the Prince to tell you about it. But please believe me, this matter is definitely more important than your expulsion of those savage trolls in Alterac."

"Really? I'm really getting more and more curious."

Nathanos curled his lips and walked quickly into the central hall of the manor. As soon as he walked in, he saw the guy sitting on a chair, smoking a pipe in boredom!

"Why are you here?"

Maris said to Blake in surprise:

"Didn't you say you were going to do something big?"

"Yes, we are here to do something big."

Blake spread his arms, showed a malicious smile, and said:

"I need an elite team to complete a great undertaking that can be regarded as a feat in the human world, and His Highness the Prince is willing to devote his efforts to this end.

I mobilized my connections again and pieced together a few things.

Finally, I found that there was still one less person who could do some auxiliary work and run errands, so I immediately thought of you. Look, am I good to you? "

"I really want to kill you with one arrow."

Maris complained softly.

He ignored his friend's teasing and looked back around the hall. A young mage with red hair and beard immediately stood up, saluted Nathanos with respect and said:

"It's an honor to fight alongside you, General Maris!"

"Master Luo Ning?"

Nathanos said something in surprise, while taking a step back inaudibly.

Apparently, he had also heard about the legendary "good reputation" of Rhonin in Dalaran. This action greatly hurt the heart of the enthusiastic and confident young mage, making him feel depressed all of a sudden.

Even the response became weak, and he sat back on the chair, secretly feeling sad.

"Hello, Nathanos, long time no see."

Compared to Luo Ning's poor posture, the only "bold man" who dared to sit next to Luo Ning in this hall stood up generously and said hello to Maris.

This is an elf ranger with snow-white hair and sharp eyes. He is wearing a set of Farstrider Legion armor that Maris is very familiar with. He is carrying a Windrunner family war bow and a blue quiver.

Dressed handsomely, every move attracts the attention of all the men in the hall.

Well, except Blake.

He is playing a mysterious "blind man" and naturally cannot reveal his secret.

"Hello, Vereesa."

When Maris saw Vereesa, his eyes changed, but he quickly regained his composure and greeted Vereesa politely. During his years as a student in Quel'Thalas, he had a good relationship with Vereesa.

"Your sister, are you okay?"

Nathanos didn't want to ask, but in the end he couldn't stop what he was thinking and asked softly.

This question made Vereesa cover her mouth and chuckle.

This "young" Windrunner girl coughed a few times and said seriously:

"Fortunately, her injury has almost healed. She can already walk on her own and has started rehabilitation training. She is just colder and silent than before.

I saw her sitting alone high up in the Windrunner Tower several times at night, not knowing what she was thinking or who she was missing.

But I heard that the second sister may have plans to go to Northrend in the next few months.

It is said to be precious information left to her by a friend. In that frosty world of ice and snow, there are hidden treasures that all hunters long for. "

Vereesa blinked and suddenly asked:

"General Maris, do I have a share in that treasure?"

"Ahem"

This question made Nathanos cough a few times in embarrassment. He raised his brows and looked at Black, who was controlling the magic eye and watching the show with interest.

The smelly pirate curled his lips, stretched out his hand to touch the illusive head of the big bear dozing next to him, and said on behalf of Nathanos:

"Nothing for you!

Don’t even think about it, but if you perform well this time and make my tutor satisfied with your ‘growth’ and see your ‘will’, I can share a very interesting message with you on her behalf.

See, there are rewards.

Therefore, the little girl must fight hard. "

"I know, Master."

Because of her previous encounter in Dalaran, Vereesa had a good sense for Black.

Although the human assassin master in front of him had some unclear relationship with his mother, after all, he was the one who saved his friend Valeela.

This favor made Vereesa not resist the call from Black.

And Luo Ning.

This guy was recommended to Black by the old lich.

Originally, the pirates planned to ask little Gianna to come over and help her build up her reputation, but recently it was said that little Gianna was researching an important magic and couldn't leave.

This strange combination of circumstances made Black lament the uncertainty of the world.

Sure enough, some things are destined to be experienced by special people.

"Okay, everyone is here. Let me tell you why Master Black and I called you here."

After Nathanos sat down, Arthas Menethil, the little prince who was about to celebrate his twelfth birthday, stood up in a linen gown.

He seemed to have matured rapidly during this period of time. At this time, his speech seemed smooth, short and unusual, and he already had a bit of magnanimity.

Everyone looked at Alsace. The little prince coughed and said:

"We have received a call from the warriors from the Blue Dragon Legion. The respected Blue Dragon Warrior, His Highness Stellagosa, is going to summon a team of mortal warriors to carry out an extremely difficult task.

We all know that during the Orc War, the noble red dragon queen was viciously manipulated and controlled by the evil greenskins, turning many red dragons who should have been born noble into tools of war.

The orcs have been defeated, but the evil Dragonmaw clan has not been liquidated.

They are still entrenched in the mountains of the wetlands, occupying the ancient city of Grim Batol of the Wildhammer dwarves, where they are plotting another invasion.

In the previous chaos in northern Xinjiang, they sent red dragons to participate in the orcs' assassination of Marshal Lothar, which once again proved their danger.

If they are not eradicated, the entire northern Xinjiang will never have peace!

Therefore, this battle is not only the rescue of the dragons, but also the response of us mortals to the remnants of evil! "

"Okay, little prince, stop saying these clichés. These are smart people here. Tell them the truth."

Blake interrupted Alsace's story and said:

"If you want a group of smart people to proactively help you, the best way is to not hide it."

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Alsace was silent for a moment.

A few seconds later, the little prince signaled to Farric and Marvin who were guarding the door, and the two prince attendants immediately closed the door from the inside, isolating the room.

The light in the entire room dimmed for a moment. In this quiet atmosphere, Alsace said in a deep voice:

"I don't want to hide it from everyone. The reason why I called everyone here in my name is because there is a villain in this operation that I cannot let go!

According to the accurate information provided by Master Black, one of the culprits behind the assassination of Marshal Lothar in Northern Xinjiang, the leader of Ravenholdt, the Assassin Master Jorach Ravenholdt will also appear in the expulsion of Grim Batol During the war.

That bastard who was willing to sacrifice innocent people for his own benefit had surrendered to the dragon. He knew that there was no place for him in the human world.

But I won't let him go!

Even if there is a giant dragon protecting me, I will not be afraid.

Before I go to another world to complete my experience, I must get rid of him to relieve the endless anger in my heart."

"Is that the reason?"

Nathanos narrowed his eyes, and the Ranger General coughed and said:

"Then I will join you, Your Highness."

"Marshal Lothar is the heir to the thousand-year contract between humans and Quel'Thalas. It is our elves' duty to protect him. His serious injury has brought shame to the entire Quel'Thalas."

Vereesa also said sharply:

"This is also a shame for the Windrunner family. I will join your team. Your Highness, the murderer who has done evil things cannot just go free like this!"

"I"

Luo Ning hesitated a little, but his hesitation was not because of fear.

He glanced at Blake, who was sitting behind the prince, and said softly:

"Before I left, Master Merry told me to obey Master Black's arrangements. Personally, I was very heartbroken about what happened to Marshal Lothar.

But he was a master assassin after all.

We have to hunt him in a strange city full of orcs, which is too difficult. "

"We have help."

Arthas smiled and said:

"Grim Batol was the former capital of the Wildhammer dwarves. Although the city was said to be cursed by some evil force, the Wildhammer dwarves have always been very dissatisfied with the city falling into the hands of the orcs.

I have requested support from the Wildhammer clan through my connections, and Lord Falstad promised to personally command the Griffin Knights to support us when necessary.

And we have the aid of Master Black, who has promised me that he will be responsible for hunting down Jorach Ravenholdt. "

"Then I have no problem, Your Highness."

Luo Ning said in a deep voice:

"I'm ready to go at any time."

"Let me take a look."

Blake, who seemed to be in a daze, suddenly came back to his senses at this moment. The eyeballs on his shoulders glanced in front of his eyes, looking at Alsace and his two guards, and murmured in a low voice:

"Three warriors, including two weapon battles and one defensive battle."

Then he looked at Nathanos and Vereesa and said:

"Two hunters, one a shooting hunter, and one... uh, a three-series hunter."

Finally he looked at Luo Ning, curled his lips and said:

"A three-dimensional ice and fire mage."

The pirate counted the heads in a circle, including Falstad, the Wildhammer dwarf who would come to support at the critical moment, and finally complained in a voice that only he could hear:

"Only I, the minion 'leader', is professional and powerful enough. But with such a terrible configuration, it's a waste of money, and it doesn't even have a healer! I'll kill you bastards who can only do dps." "

After a few seconds, he coughed and said to Alsace:

"Before setting off, you should find a healer, I mean a priest, or a paladin. With your connections in the Knights of the Silver Hand, it shouldn't be difficult to find one.

Remember to look for elites.

I will use my resources to recruit a powerful pastor to participate in this operation.

In addition, this matter is still a covert operation in nature, so the number of people should not exceed ten, and all kinds of materials must be prepared in advance. You have to consider possible casualties, and it's best to bring a few cannon fodder with you.

Ahem, I mean substitute members. "

After finishing speaking, he said to Nathanos:

"Maris, you come to assist your prince in preparing for the war. Four days should be enough for you to rest. Four days later, I will wait for you at Menethil Port.

Remember to come on time and don’t wait until the deadline. In addition, you must learn to listen to the command during the action. If you don't follow the command and act randomly, I will give him an unforgettable lesson. "

After saying that, Blake stood up and walked towards the door.

Marris followed him, and as they left the hall, the Ranger General whispered:

"What are you planning on? They don't know your strength, but I do. As long as you are willing to pay a price, you can complete the hunt for Duke Jolazi alone.

I can go with you. There is no need to bring so many people. They are more like a burden. "

"No they're not, they're useful."

Blake showed an eyebrow-raised smile and said to Maris:

"The dragons may be angry that I killed the villain they protected, but if the men who killed Jorachi were a group of important people in the mortal world, they would not be angry with me.

Besides, there shouldn’t be a sense of ritual in everything you do.

Only if you attract attention openly can it be easier for me to do some small 'bad things' under the eyes of the dragon. "