Shadow Trails in Azeroth

Arom's Tower is an important local military fortress of the Waycrest family. There is also a tall enemy-defending wall outside the town located on the mountain.

There are heavily armed Waycrest soldiers patrolling the surrounding area every day.

They are well-trained and well-equipped. They are all veterans who have participated in the Orc Wars, and have left their own legends on the battlefields of the Eastern Continent.

On a high platform on the edge of the fortress stands a black sculpture, which tells the story of the pioneers of the Arathor Empire in the barbaric era who entered Kul Tiras to pioneer the land.

The sculpture itself depicts the heroic fighting posture of their lord, Colonel Arom Waycrest.

He was also the first lord of the Kul Tiran people.

Of course, this fortress was not only built to commemorate the ancestors of the Waycrest family. Its own military terrain is almost perfect, and it is stuck on the main transportation road in the Drustvar Mountains.

This military town and this north-south mountain range perfectly divide the Drustvar Mountains into east and west parts.

When necessary, the Waycrest family only needs to hold on to this fortress to completely eliminate the only road on land to Klein City, the largest city in the area.

The local military camps and weapons warehouses are also set up north of the Tower of Arom and west of the Drustvar Mountains. This ensures that even if they are surrounded, the Waycrest family can Persevere until the last moment on the land of our ancestors.

It has to be said that the local mountain people are really tough in their folk customs.

They are definitely the most capable group of people in Kul Tiras. As long as the Waycrest family gives an order at a critical moment, an elite army with exaggerated combat effectiveness can be formed in this mountainous area in an instant.

Therefore, Daelin was being polite when he said that the army of Kul Tiras was not as good as the Gray Wolf Brigade of Gilneas.

But if Genn Greymane really believed this statement, he would be stupid.

"Arthur and I are about to get married in six days. According to the ancient tradition of the family, every head of the family needs to burn incense and pray at the Arom Tower to pray for the blessings of the ancestors before succeeding to the throne."

On the watchtower of Arom's Tower, Meredith introduced Blake to the reason why she and Arthur came here.

The tall Kul Tiran beauty leaned on the railing of the watchtower, looking at the towering snow-capped mountain ridges in the distance under the dark night. She moved her hair and said to Blake, who was very gentlemanly and five steps away from behind:

“This was the place where the first lord of Kul Tiran fought to the death with dark creatures. It was here that the heroic ancestors of the Waycrest family defeated the legendary Drusts.

This place is of great significance to every Waycrest. "

"I have heard of this story. After all, I was born in this country. When I was a child, I fell asleep listening to the stories of those heroic ancestors almost every night."

Blake held the wine bottle and said as if chatting with the Countess-to-be on the watchtower:

"Arrom's Stand was not just the place where Colonel Arrom Waycrest won the war, it was the place where he spent most of his life.

Soldiers of his time were honored by lifelong service, and even though he was appointed lord by Emperor Thoradin, he still maintained his true qualities as a soldier until the day he finally died.

From here you can also see the former residence of Colonel Arom.

The lord never lived in the manor built for him by his people throughout his life. Even when he died of old age, he breathed his last in this fortress.

When he passed away, all the mountains and forests of Drustvar cried farewell to him.

His beloved eagle crashed into Lord Arom's tombstone and chose to leave this world with him. He was not only a warrior, a lord, and a general.

Arom Waycrest is also one of the few legendary hunters among humans.

His gift of natural affinity was so high that it has been rarely seen in all of human history. "

The pirate recalled the stories he heard as a child. He looked at the snow-capped mountains at night and said:

"It is said that Lord Arom maintains a good friendship with the gods in the Drustvar mountains. The mountains have always protected his descendants. This is why the Waycrest family has maintained a good relationship for two thousand seven hundred years. The reason why the inheritance can be maintained.”

"But that should be just a legend, right? Your Highness."

Miss Meredith whispered:

"I asked Arthur, and he told me that there was no record of this incident in Lord Arom's handbook, although the old people in Falcon Grove Town would still vividly tell the story of the Colonel and the Heart of the Forest.

But are there really gods in these mountains? "

"Haha, you mortals."

Blake took a sip of wine and laughed weirdly. He said:

"I always thought that those legendary stories were just fabricated by later generations to make our ancestors famous.

But every legendary story has its blueprint.

Regarding your question, I will tell you that there are indeed gods in the Drustvar mountains, and there are two of them! Colonel Arom did maintain an excellent relationship with them.

The legend that the Waycrest family was protected by gods is also true.

There is absolutely no need to doubt this. "

"Is this really the case?"

Miss Meredith's eyes widened. Although she was very knowledgeable and had integrated into the upper class society of Kul Tiras, she was still just an ordinary person.

Things like gods are still like stories and fairy tales to her.

Blake looked at her face. After a few seconds, the pirate rubbed his chin and said:

"Well, I've probably thought about what gift I should give you two. On your wedding day, I will give you a surprise as a reward for your loyal service to me."

"We serve the destined monarch of this country. This is the loyalty that the Waycrest family has always insisted on. Such loyalty does not need to be repaid, Your Highness."

Mrs. Meredith replied politely, and a few seconds later, she took out a not-thick book from her bag and handed it to Blake with both hands.

she says:

“This is a gift from Arthur and I to you, Your Highness.

According to your instructions, two months ago, when Arthur and I were traveling in mourning in our ancestors' former residence, we discovered a secret passage leading to the mountain behind Colonel Arom's bookshelf.

As you said, there are terrifying rock formations guarding it.

Fortunately, we brought loyal family knights and spellcasters and spent a lot of money to pass the test of the structure. Deep in the ancient cave, we found this book.

This is the inheritance of the Ash Knights that has long been lost in time, a secret called the "Silver Ash Scripture". "

Blake looked down.

The book Meredith gave him was a copy, and the inside of it was a complete copy of the "Silver Ash Scripture" that the young couple found in their ancestor's secret room.

Although it is said to be a holy book, it actually contains no teachings.

This book internally records the training methods of Colonel Arom Waycrest's most elite "Ash Knights" when he fought against the evil Teller Druid, the Drust.

As well as the alchemical secrets they use that are effective against dark things, including detailed instructions on how to use silver weapons to fight darkness, etc.

This basically amounts to a "Drust and Dark Wizard Slaughter Guide".

The things recorded in it were of little use to Blake, but they were very useful when dealing with the threat of dark evil things as an individual.

Because this book does not teach the already powerful warrior knights how to fight the darkness, it is specifically left by Colonel Arom to teach ordinary people how to prevent the invasion of the power of expulsion of darkness.

"Very good. It's an unexpected surprise that you found it."

Blake threw the manuscript back into his bag. He looked at Mrs. Meredith in front of him and said to her face to face:

"When Pope Fa'ao has finished the wedding ceremony for you two, you and Arthur can give the "Silver Ash Scripture" as a gift to His Majesty the Pope.

Believe me, the old man will be ecstatic about this.

He is now worried about how to give the believers of the Holy Light Church more power to protect themselves when facing the hidden darkness. This holy book will bring back many, many resources for the Waycrest family.

The whole church is here to help you. "

"Well, Arthur has been planning to rebuild the Knights of Ashes ever since he discovered this holy book."

Mrs. Meredith wrote down the pirate's suggestion. She shook her head again and said helplessly:

"My Arthur is as innocent as a child in this respect.

He believes that the reappearance of the "Silver Ash Scripture" is the revelation given to him by his ancestors. He believes that the glorious and powerful Knights of the past must be rebuilt in order to better protect this land.

I couldn't convince him anyway.

The remaining poisonous witches on this land have been wiped out by your blow, and the darkness of Drustvar has been purged. "

"Well, I wouldn't be so optimistic if I were you, my albatross."

Blake shook his head.

He stood up and said:

"The poisonous witches are just insignificant evil derived from the dark power deep in the Drustvar mountains. Arthur's concern is correct. There is indeed a darkness lurking under this land that has not been discovered by human eyes.

The rebuilding of the Order of Ashes is necessary.

I can't say when those darkness will come back, but with a knighthood that has defeated them before, no matter how the darkness comes, you will have the power to fight back. "

"Um."

Mrs. Meredith's face turned serious and she said:

"Since your Highness said so, I will fully support Arthur in rebuilding the Knights.

But if you do this, the profits of the Albatross Chamber of Commerce will be tilted to the Waycrest family, and the taxes we pay for your fleet may be lost."

"You still have to pay the taxes that should be paid. If you start this way, I will have a headache in the future. But if you can't cut costs, you can open up more money."

Blake shrugged and said:

"The fleet has now passed the most dangerous moment, and the business circle in the North Sea is also taking shape. You can suggest that the Albatross Chamber of Commerce become the first group of merchants in Kul Tiras to set foot in the North Sea, and set an example for others.

The profits obtained by this group of shrewd businessmen from the North Sea can be used to support the construction of the Ashes Knights. "

"Well, this is a good idea."

The shrewd Mrs. Meredith nodded and said:

"Old Herb is really worried about the stagnant profits recently. As a later chamber of commerce, we really can't squeeze into the businesses controlled by large merchants in the South China Sea. We can only drink behind them. Soup.

He will be ecstatic when he hears this news. "

"Let him go to Beihai with confidence and boldness."

The stinky pirate waved his hand and said enthusiastically:

"That's our territory. Going there is like going home. Expand business as much as possible. How much profit you can make depends on his ability.

Okay, it's daybreak.

You should go back to be with your husband.

Talking secretly with another man in the middle of the night is not a good thing. "

Blake took a step back and looked down at the height of the watchtower. He turned back and looked at Meredith who was leaning down to leave. Before she left, the pirate suddenly seemed to notice something.

He frowned and said:

"Your life force is flowing a little strangely. Are you pregnant?"

"ah?"

Mrs. Meredith was shocked and covered her flat belly. Judging from her expression, it was clear that she was not aware of the strange changes taking place in her body.

"Well, Arthur, you claim to be a devout believer in the Holy Light, but secretly you are still acting like a noble."

The pirate laughed and said to the blushing Mrs. Meredith:

"Fortunately, your wedding is about to take place, otherwise you wouldn't be able to hide it. For the Waycrest family, which has always been strict and rigid, this would be a real scandal.

Of course, you can’t hide it from the Pope.

A legendary priest like him has an extremely sophisticated perception of vitality. He may feel dissatisfied because of this and leave a bad impression on Arthur.

But that "Silver Ash Scripture" can definitely calm all the old man's anger.

He is a devout believer, but also a very shrewd pragmatist. However, since it is the first child of my friend Arthur and I happen to meet him, I have to give him one more gift. "

Blake coughed.

He stood up straight, stretched out his left hand and pinched the air gently.

As the blue light shone, a small group of gem-like material wrapped around the water was condensed on his fingertips with the power of "Riptide Baron".

"The essence of water, the condensation of elemental water in the material world, after the child is born, dissolve it into water and give it to her within seven days."

Blake put the essence wrapped in ripples and cold air into a crystal bottle and handed it to Mrs. Meredith.

He said:

"This will give the child the ice affinity of the water element. Of course, it is definitely not as exaggerated as Jaina Proudmoore, but it can still give the child

Well, in the words of you parents, winning is at the starting line. "

The pirate smiled in an odd tone.

He looked at Meredith, who kept thanking her, and said:

"If she is a girl, call her 'Lucille', she will definitely bring long-term light and peace to this gloomy mountainous area.

Okay, it's time for me to go.

Go back and serve our cause, my albatross. "

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