Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Whoosh"

On the quiet mountain cliff in the night, Blake's figure reappeared.

He tried to scare Shore and Nathanos, who were on guard, and stretched out his hands to press down their shoulders like he was bullying others.

But the sword disappeared with a swipe, and Nathanos also took out the one-handed ax from his waist, and leaned back without looking back, hitting Black's neck.

"It's true that we couldn't detect you when you were hiding, but at such a close distance. Are you underestimating the two of us?"

Shore appeared from behind Blake and put a hand on his shoulder.

The pirate shrugged, pinched Nathanos's one-handed ax with two fingers, pushed it away from his neck, and said:

"Young people should not play with such dangerous things casually. Look at how sharp it is. If you are not careful, you will cut your skin."

"You just come back empty-handed?"

Maris inserted the one-handed ax back into his waist. He looked at Blake up and down and was relieved to see that this guy had no missing arms or legs.

He looked back at the Sage Fortress under the moonlight and said:

"Is there something in there?"

"Well, the things inside are so powerful that I'm afraid I'd scare you two if I told you, so I decided not to tell you."

The pirate laughed, put his arm around their shoulders, and said:

"The reconnaissance was successfully completed. I've got a feel for them, and I'm confident. All I have to do is wait for the reinforcements to arrive. Let's go have a drink at Brennadan's tavern.

Although the variety of fine wines here is not as wide as that of Boralus Sailor Street, they also have several local specialty drinks.

After completing an intense detective operation, I desperately needed to relax. "

"Relax?"

Maris blinked and said:

"Then shall we arrange for two more dancers to dance for your highness?"

"Okay, as long as you treat me, I don't care."

Blake laughed, and the three of them turned and walked towards the forest behind. After leaving the cliff, the cautious Shore asked in a low voice:

"Are you sure there is no problem? No need to make any arrangements for this fortress in advance?"

"unnecessary."

Blake licked his lips and said:

"Have you ever seen a magic show in a circus? My brother, this is the 'little trick' that the magician uses to attract the attention of the audience so that he can hide things.

The contents of the fortress are truly amazing.

But it is only used to attract the attention of those of us who have malicious intentions towards the Church of Storms, and will be abandoned here to cover up the true secrets of the Church of Storms.

We will not be disturbed by it.

Of course, things that need to be processed do need to be arranged in advance, but this is not our responsibility. "

After saying that, the pirate stretched and said in a pleasant tone:

"I've seen everything I should and shouldn't see tonight, even if I said 'hello' to them in advance, so next time we meet, I hope they won't blame me for shooting without saying 'hello'. "

"There's still some time until dawn."

Nathanos, who was carrying a war bow, was walking through the forest. He looked at the eastern coastline of Stormsong Valley and turned back to Black:

"Perhaps we can seize this last bit of time to conduct a reconnaissance outside the coastline east of Sailor Beach. I looked at the tactical map compiled by General Lilesa before. We have explored other areas, but there is nothing there. .

I heard that in addition to the Temple of Storms, there is an island they use for rituals?

Maybe you can find some clues there. "

"Perhaps I can also prepare a tombstone for you there. To be honest, I have already thought about the epitaph and just wrote, 'Look, this is the consequence of disobedience.'"

Blake patted Maris on the shoulder and said with a grin:

"You can't go to that place now. It's the final place. We have to wait until we solve the Temple of Storms before we can go there. The order of the challenge is like this. You can't just skip a certain link.

What is hidden in that place is beyond your imagination when you are young, and even just a glance is enough to make your mind twitch. "

"If that's the case, how will we go there to fight in the future?"

Maris frowned and said:

"I don't doubt your warning, but if we can't even take a look."

"Do not worry."

Blake snapped his fingers and said:

"When I say there are foreign aids, I don't mean just the Holy Light Church. The final battle requires us not only to put on armor, but also to arm our hearts. It is difficult for the Holy Light to do this, at least not at this stage.

Don't overthink it.

I need everyone to maintain a good attitude before the war. The more enjoyable the better, it is best to empty the mind. This is not just to enhance confidence or have fun.

I don’t know how you relax, but for me, an alcoholic, drinking is enough.

Walk around.

We can still have a good drink before dawn. "

The two couldn't resist Black's invitation and could only follow him back to Brennadan.

Fortunately, this small town has already ignited enthusiasm for the upcoming Holy Light Parade and Princess Coronation, so even in the early hours of midnight, there were still many busy people on the streets.

The high platform prepared for the two ceremonial celebrations in the city center is almost finished.

At dawn, the drunken Blake ran to help the enthusiastic citizens, and while shouting and talking nonsense, filled their venue with brightly colored ribbons.

Therefore, we also received small muffins for breakfast from kindhearted people.

In the bustling venue, Blake, who had just sobered up, was eating waffles, bragging with the "workers" next to him, and had a second round of drinks.

The wine is not a good wine.

But for experienced drinkers, it can be poured into the mouth as long as there is no strange taste.

"You mean the Holy Light? Of course, the Holy Light is my only belief. I have been going to church every week with my family since I was very young. This habit has remained until now.

To be honest with you, I will always make a wish to the Holy Light, and the generous Holy Light will always respond to me. "

Blake took a swig of wine and boasted to a group of locals next to him in a cheerful, nondescript and mysterious manner:

"Even though I'm drunk now, I secretly work for the Holy Light. I serve the Holy Light devoutly, and the Holy Light pays me a generous salary.

If I hadn't had a little business of my own, I would have planned to convert to the Holy Light Church and become a priest or something.

I’ve been told that I’m good at ‘persuading’ people.

The Holy Light will need this skill of mine. "

"Hey, man, you can't ask for vulgar rewards for serving your faith."

A drunk guy next to him who was also drunk patted Blake on the shoulder and said to this poor man who was very young, had a good drinker but was blind:

"Such a transaction is not what a believer should have in mind. You should contribute to the Holy Light for free."

"I want it too."

The pirate raised his head and drank a glass of wine brewed by the citizens, and said helplessly:

"But I still have a big family to support. To be honest, my younger brothers and sisters are still young, and they have to go to a very expensive college.

My sister is a fierce idiot who can do nothing but fight and cause trouble.

As for my father, it is even more difficult to describe.

He regarded me as a traitor to the family and wanted to teach me a lesson. He wanted to kill my small business and force me to go home and admit my mistake. Hey, I don't think I was wrong. "

"Ah, it seems that your family problems are quite serious."

The drunkard next to him shook his head and said:

"Stubborn old men are like this. They are never willing to accept that the world is changing and their era has long passed, but they are family after all.

Maybe you could reason with your old father? Aren’t you bragging that you’re good at persuading people? "

"Good advice, man."

Blake laughed and drank the last glass of wine. He gestured with his thumb to the drunkard, wiped his mouth boldly, and said in a serious manner:

"I came back to my hometown this time to reason with my old father. I know his bad temper, and I know he won't listen to you well unless you put the barrel of a gun into his mouth.

But I’m really good at persuading people.

I will convince him.

If you can't convince someone with reason, then I'll beat him up. Come on, stop drinking. The foreman is yelling there. Go to work quickly to avoid being scolded by him. "

"It's okay. The two of us can work quickly. We can have another drink."

The drunkard patted his chest and said:

"For the sake of the wine and waffles, you're going to help me, right?"

"Huh? I'm not your worker, and you don't pay me a salary."

Blake put the last piece of muffin into his mouth, chewed it, pointed at his mouth, and said vaguely:

"A box of delicious muffins and three bottles of bad wine can only buy me an hour of help. If you want me to continue to help you, you have to come up with more good things.

You see, I have my own small business and I'm a smart businessman, right? "

"I finally know why your old man expelled you."

Amid the foreman's shouts and urgings, the drunkard stood up unhappily, shook his body and said:

"You bastard really deserves a beating. I support your father now. I hope you get a good beating from him."

After saying that, he made a bad gesture to Black, shook his body and ran towards the busy venue with the bottle in hand, leaving only a stinky pirate sitting on a chair, holding his stomach and laughing like an idiot. Having fun alone.

"I didn't take your wallet because the waffles made by your wife tasted good, bastard. You should be happy if I bought you such a bad drink and didn't beat you up."

Blake wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, stood up and stretched. While complaining, he shook his dizzy head and left the busy square, walking towards the station with three shaking steps.

When walking around the alley next to the square, Blake held on to the wall and seemed to be about to vomit, but he still managed to go around.

The hooded man following him quickened his pace, but as soon as he rounded the corner, a cold long sword was pressed against the guy's neck. After another spin, the hooded man was grazed by the sword and nailed into his shoulder. inside the wall.

The pirate, who smelled of alcohol all over his body, pressed the hooded man's shoulder with his right hand, and held a red apple from nowhere in his left hand.

The juice from the bite splashed everywhere.

"You are so brave, you dare to follow a master assassin. Do you think it is easier to deal with an alcoholic when he is drunk?"

Blake sniffed and whispered:

"Let me tell you a secret. As an alcoholic, the more I drink, the more sober I become. However, when I drink too much, I lose control and my attacks are neither light nor heavy.

So you'd better tell me your story honestly before I beat you to a pulp. Well, I think I've seen you somewhere. "

"Master Black, could you let go of your hand?"

The hooded man trembled and said in a tone that was both angry and shy:

"Don't you think it's placed a little too far?"

"Oh, she's still a girl."

Black snorted and retracted his fingers, flipped the magic eyeball on his shoulder, held the apple in his mouth again, and reached out to retrieve the sword. He watched the hooded man in front of him raise his head, revealing a familiar face.

"Miss Partrice? Why are you here?"

The pirate exclaimed in a dramatic voice and said:

"Did you make a mistake in the church, so you were sent to Kul Tiras to suffer? I know that the church is a bunch of bastards who don't know how to show mercy.

There is really no future in that organization full of men in power. Why don't you consider joining my fleet? My ship's doctor has always praised your talent. "

"Please don't say that in front of a devout believer! You evil pirate."

Pastor Patrick retorted righteously. She glared at the pirate and said:

"His Majesty the Pope will arrive at Brennadan tomorrow. I came here in advance with the Grand Knight of Dathrohan to prepare for His Majesty's trip. The Grand Knight sent us out to contact you and your organization.

I accidentally saw you in the square, so I invited you to meet the great knight. "

"Dathrohan's heart is really big. He sent a helpless little girl to run around in the dangerous Stormsong Valley. You are also brave."

Blake took a step back, put his half-eaten apple into Patrick's hand, put his hands on his hips and said:

"If this is captured by those evil bastards, it will only take a few rounds of mental magic brainwashing, and a drama of 'Female Priest's Fall' will be staged here.

Well, luckily you poor little guy met me. "

"Huh? Is it really dangerous here?"

The future silver priest glanced at the half apple in her hand with disgust and said:

"But the people here seem very enthusiastic. They are all sincere believers. They all"

"Whoosh"

Black raised his hand and threw a shadow knife, which flew out after grazing on Partrice's cheek and was nailed to the wall behind her, startling the young priest.

When she looked back, she immediately retreated behind the pirate with a look of horror on her face, and hid shivering.

At the end of the shadow knife lingering in disgust, a strange struggling and twisted eyeball octopus was nailed to the wall. It was the void creature "Heartless" that Blake had seen once in Vashj'ir.

"So, you clergy are too low-key. You are really not good at lurking in secret."

The pirate glanced at the frightened little priest behind him.

He said quietly:

"You still have two of them, lying on your shoulders."

"ah!"

Partrice screamed and jumped up on the spot, shaking her clothes wildly. After a few seconds, the pirate who was suppressing laughter rubbed his forehead and said with regret:

"Oh, maybe I saw it wrong. How can you trust a blind man's vision?

Come, take me to Dathrohan.

But you need to change your hood first.

Come on, put on these clothes. This is what my first mate left with me. Why are you standing there? You want to change clothes, do you still want me to build a changing room for you on the spot?

You don't have to worry about me peeking, little girl.

Anyway, you are all secretly rumoring that I am a 'blind person'.

Change it and I'll look around for you. "