Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Heya, let's go to the Hall of Valor."

On the platform of Death, the King of War's "awards" ceremony was not over yet. He stroked his beard, which burned like slag of fire, and said to his shield maiden:

"Today, you will become the Valkyrie. This is the best reward for your strength and merit."

"Well."

Heya, who should have been cheering for this news, was a little confused.

The Supreme Shield Girl hesitated for a moment, then she raised her head and said to the god she believed in:

"Great Odin, I would like to postpone my promotion ceremony."

"Um?"

Odin was stunned for a moment. Isn't it the desire of all shield maidens to become a Valkyrie?

"I have seen the vastness of the world, the great Odin."

Heya touched the broken spear at her waist and said in a sonorous tone:

"My vision is no longer limited to the world of Vrykul people. I realize that there are many powerful people in this world. I want to travel around the world before the promotion ceremony to find the power that can make me powerful.

My heart still longs to be a Valkyrie.

But I can become stronger before the ceremony and hone myself to the extreme.

In this way, there will be one more legend belonging to the Shield Maiden in the Hall of Valor. In fact, I wish to change the ancient doctrines of the Skod Athiel tribe in your name.

Our shield maidens should also undergo such a travel trial, which will allow them to see another side of the world without being complacent. They can also use their footsteps to spread the glory of the Hall of Valor to the entire world.

The whole world should know the greatness and power of the Hall of Valor! "

"good!"

Odin agreed immediately, waved his hand and said:

"Then, this new doctrine starts with you, Heya. I know that my warrior will not let me down."

Heya knelt down on one knee very gratefully.

But in fact, she still had a very shameful reason in her heart that she didn't say out loud.

Just now, her ancestor Queen Addisil asked her to complete another ritual of hers before the promotion ceremony. Queen Addisil did not want her direct bloodline to be cut off.

She wanted Heya to leave a new shield maiden heir before she could go to the Hall of Valor.

But Heya is still a very young female Vrykul, and she has no idea about this kind of thing.

As for how to travel around the world, Heya doesn't need to worry about this.

She has received an invitation from the legendary pirate Black Shaw and will take thirty shield girls from her tribe to the Nagfar to serve as the new Marine Boatswain.

With the ghost ship here, traveling around the world is a piece of cake.

"Ulan Gaoling, I will restrain the Vrykul under my command so that they will never invade the High Mountains. But Hela's Tidestealer clan will have to be dealt with on your own."

Odin also made a promise to the warchief of Highmountain, and Ulan was very satisfied. As the guardian in charge of another Titan artifact, he did not envy the Shield of Aggramar.

In terms of attack power, the Holy Hammer of Khazgoroth, guarded by the Gaoling Clan for generations, is the most powerful among the Pillars of Legend.

He asked for very little from Odin.

This non-aggression covenant is what the Gaoling clan needs most. In the past few thousand years, the harassment of the Vrykul has made the Gaoling cattle tireless.

"What about me, what about me?"

The dwarf prince Muradin looked around and saw that everyone got what they wanted, but he seemed to have been forgotten, which made the dwarf very dissatisfied.

He thought Odin had forgotten him.

Hey, you can't ignore me just because I'm short!

"Please wait a moment, descendant of the earth spirit."

Odin waved his hands and said:

"I will talk to you about your reward later. It is about a very important matter, and it is also related to the sacred mission that the dwarves are dedicated to. It cannot be explained in two or three sentences.

But now, I must give you a warning."

"etc!"

Fenner suddenly shouted:

"And what about me, the great and generous Lord of War, where is my reward?"

"Your reward is not my responsibility."

Odin shook his head and said:

"You should know who to get it from. He has already prepared it for you before the trial begins. No matter you win or lose, you can get it.

Now, everyone, calm down and listen to my warning. "

Under everyone's gaze, the Lord of War raised his hand, and a spherical image belonging to the reflection of the world of Azeroth appeared in front of everyone's eyes, with large areas of dark green stains staining it.

It's like a war to annex the Raiders.

"I think some of you who are well-informed already know some clues. The ancient enemy of the world of Azeroth, the Destroyer born from the stars, and the Burning Legion that runs rampant in all worlds, are already planning a war against this world. of invasion.

The demons have sharpened their knives, and their targets are me and the things you guard.

They will not stop attacking before washing the entire world with scalding evil fire. The war has begun in the orcs' hometown, and the demons will use that small world as a springboard to invade Azeroth. "

Odin's one eye flashed with cold light, and he watched as the sphere in front of him was finally completely contaminated by dark green evil energy, and then turned into dust in a desolate explosion.

He said to the soldiers of all ethnic groups in front of him:

"This will be an unprecedented invasion. Everyone, no civilization or race can survive alone. It will be countless times more powerful than all the enemies you have faced before combined.

You must unite to resist the devil's attack.

You must have a desperate determination to defeat the Burning Legion again before the world is destroyed.

The ancient war thousands of years ago cannot be replicated, and this war will be a tough battle.

But the good news is that you are not alone. The powerful forces in this world have been warned and they are trying to unite.

This may be a good sign, but it doesn't mean you can let your guard down.

This is a war for everyone.

Every life has to fight for itself.

You may be able to let go of your hatred temporarily or you may continue to hate. "

Odin shook his head and said:

"I believe you can make the right choice. The decisive battle with Hela has proven that both parties can cooperate, and when you fight side by side, you can unleash unimaginable power.

So be it.

Now, go back to the Hall of Valor and enjoy your victory. "

The King of War waved his hand, and the warriors and heroic spirits disappeared into Hades in the light of the Rainbow Bridge. He stayed on the coast of the Hades Sea, turned around and watched Hela's fallen body burn away the remaining ashes.

In the lonely hell, the golden giant thrust his war spear into the ground.

He half-knelt on the shore, stretched out his hands, and gathered the ashes in his hands.

Odin stared at the dim and cold ashes in his hand, finally responded with a long sigh, and then waved lightly towards the sea of ​​​​underworld.

Those black ashes were flying around Odin, and it seemed that the vicious Hela could still be heard cursing continuously. She would never forgive Odin for what he had done.

"I said, you should know that Hela is still alive."

Black's weird voice sounded behind Odin, and he said:

"She should have returned to the Maw by now, reorganizing her soul in the River Styx. Maybe she is watching. Actually, as long as you say an apology, I think with Hela hating you so much, she might be able to forgive you. is you.

Isn’t there a saying that goes well?

How deep the love is, how heavy the hate is. "

"Why are you still here?"

Odin said in a dull tone:

"I should send everyone away."

"But I'm not a warrior."

Blake spread his hands helplessly and said:

"The Rainbow Bridge doesn't accept me, and I really want to leave. I don't want to stay here and watch the mighty King of War grieve alone. I know that I have seen terrible things, and you might kill me to silence me.

but.

This isn't what I want to see either. "

"Don't tell anyone!"

Odin turned around and drew out his lightning spear, glanced at Black, and said something threatening. The stinky pirate shut his mouth and made a zipper motion.

It means that he has the strictest mouth.

The King of War shook his head and put his hand in front of Black's eyes. The pirate jumped up. The next moment, a rainbow of lights appeared, taking Odin away from the hell that had been completely breached.

The Kingdom of Shadow has lost its queen, and the weak Hela will not be able to return from the Shadow Realm in a short time.

According to the style and tradition of the undead in Hell, this land of the dead will definitely become lively next, and maybe there will be some drama of hegemony among the heroes.

But no one cares here anymore.

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"Blake? Why are you here?"

Muradin Bronzebeard, who returned to the Hall of Valor, declined the enthusiastic banquet invitation from the heroic spirits and hurriedly came to the War Hall to learn about the sacred mission that the dwarves had been looking for.

This matter cannot be delayed by Muradin.

Being able to make a dwarf actively refuse to drink alcohol shows how much these dwarves value the secret of their birth.

But Muradin came to the empty war hall, but did not see Odin. There was only an old acquaintance standing in the war hall, taking pictures of the majestic sculptures on both sides, and recording something in his notebook.

His posture was very much like that of a scholar who came to inspect the ruins.

The dwarf stared at Black who was "doing learning" in stunned silence. The latter even wore a genteel monocle and a decent scholar's hat.

Hearing Muradin's inquiry, he waved and tapped the quill in his hand and said:

"Wait a minute while I finish this record.

I have to complete the detailed description and record of the Hall of Valor in the library of Narthalath Magic Academy. This is a delicate job, so you'd better not disturb me.

My dean would be very unhappy if there was a mistake in the records.

When the time comes, a lich with a rigorous academic background will come to your Ironforge to 'reason' with you. "

"Aren't you a pirate?"

Muradin blinked, looking at Blake who was writing rapidly with an inexplicable awe, and said:

"To be a pirate now, you need to be able to be civilized and martial? Is the competition in this profession so fierce?"

"Hey, I tell you, don't underestimate the pirates."

Blake picked up the dwarf camera and took a photo of Odin's throne at a suitable angle. While recording, he said casually:

"It is true that you can call yourself a pirate if you have a knife and a ship, but to do a job and love a job, we must have some professionalism. You came here to ask Odin about your reward, right?

The Lord of War will be a little tired, so he asked me to tell you those secrets on his behalf. "

The pirate casually took out a shining emblem from his pocket, waved it in front of Muradin's eyes, and said:

"I am now the personal think tank of the King of War. Of course, I am only responsible for consulting matters. It is very expensive for me to provide advice. In addition, the news of my appearance is not allowed to be spread casually."

"You still need me to spread the news?"

Muradin complained:

"Girl Fenner has already spread your story everywhere in the mead hall, so she just needs to tell others that you are her brother. Dai Lin's face is very ugly, but there is nothing he can do.

He can't control his daughter and is a very failed father. "

"Well, it doesn't matter if others say that. Are you Bronzebeard dwarves qualified to say that?"

Black pushed up his monocle, looked back at Muradin, and said in a playful tone:

"I heard that Princess Moira ran away from home? Isn't your brother furious?"

"Have you placed someone in Ironforge?"

Muradin suddenly became alert and said:

"I only found out about this news a few days ago. Do you know where little Moira has gone?"

"I don't know. Maybe they are in love. Who can guess the girl's restless heart?"

Black made some nonsense, and the dwarf rolled his eyes.

"Okay, you're such a troublemaker, I'm not even in the mood to work properly."

Blake put down the magic pen and notebook in his hand with a headache. He took out his pipe and held it in his mouth. He also pushed up his scholar's hat. In the mellow aroma of burning tobacco, the smelly pirate coughed and said to Muradin:

"You want to know the origin of the dwarves and your sacred mission. This is actually very simple. You were once only one step away from the answer, but the Orc War interrupted everything.

I heard that the Explorers Association has recently restarted the excavation work on Uldaman, which is good. Send more people there to dig out the ruins.

It's got everything you need.

and this. "

The pirate took something out of his bag and placed it in front of Muradin. It was a Titan data reading device removed from somewhere in the Hall of Valor. It had the same shape as a lamp.

It is golden and exudes the unique exquisiteness of Titan creations.

"Take this back. When you get the important items, it can help you read the information inside. That thing will guide you to the birthplace of the dwarves, and you will know everything there."

"Can't you just say it?"

Muradin said a little irritably:

"Why are you still hiding it?"

"I can say it, but I don't want to. Who asked you to interfere in the internal affairs of the Proudmoore family? You made Daelin's knife, right? I have already given you face by not killing you here.

So stop complaining. "

Black blew out a smoke ring and said to the dwarf:

"And you won't believe it. There are some things that you can only understand if you see them with your own eyes. In addition, when you go to the Land of Creation, remember to bring more people with you.

Your ancient distant relatives are engaged in a war of disparity in strength, and they urgently need your help. "

"Earth spirit?"

Muradin suddenly asked a question, he said:

"I just heard Odin call me that."

"Yes, earth spirits, the predecessors of dwarves, noble creatures."

Blake nodded and looked at Muradin who was scratching his head and head anxiously. He Shiran picked up the quill and the manuscript again and said with a scholar's attitude:

"Now, go and explore new knowledge. Remember to share it with me. Oh, by the way, you must also hurry up and forge your hammer Sigma.

You have also heard the warning that the demons are about to invade. If the hammer can be forged before the invasion, it will definitely allow the dwarves to shine in this war.

Go ahead.

Go and serve.

Don't stay here, aren't you looking at me and am I still busy? "