Menethil's Power

Chapter 226 From The Hinterlands to Andorhal

"Aha, you came back intact, I thought I would see a pile of green dragon feces!" After Isaacs walked out of the barrier of Seradashir, Falstad said to him winkingly.

"This joke is not funny at all." Isaacs said with some helplessness: "Why do people in the world have the impression that dragons cannibalize people at will? Not to mention that the taste of humanoid creatures is not good. After the Titans endowed them with special powers, they can be regarded as highly civilized creatures."

"Because of fear, a dragon swallowing a human or a dwarf is no more difficult than swallowing a rabbit. Of course, in your eyes, a dragon must be no different from a mortal," Falstad smacked his lips to express his admiration , "After all, you are the first mortal in history to become a 'Dragon Knight', not to mention maintaining intimate relationships with multiple women of various races at the same time. This is simply a role model!"

Isaacs was stunned for a moment, and he suddenly understood something, "Damn Modris, I will punish him for half a year's supply of spirits when I go back." He said with black lines.

Modris is one of the dwarf griffin administrators in Lordaeron's royal griffin cage. Only through him can the gossip about the Prince of Lordaeron's girlfriend being a red dragon reach the Eagle's Nest Mountain, which is thousands of miles away.

"It's a wise move. That kid's mouth is too broken. He's almost the most annoying dwarf in Eagle's Nest Mountain." Falstad inadvertently revealed the real reason for sending Modris out, and before Isaacs could pursue him He quickly changed the subject again, "Aha, you brought back a beautiful girl, a purple-skinned elf!"

"This is Elsie Starsong, I came this time to discuss some matters with the druids, and Ms. Elsie is a representative of the Sanarion Council, and basically has no personal relationship with me. ’ Isaacs emphasized.

"I understand, I understand." Falstad seemed to understand, "The future King of Lordaeron uses his feelings as a key link to connect various races, and the degree of family harmony represents the cohesion within the alliance." He gave a very good summary.

"According to what you say, should I also have a relationship with a cute girl from the Wildhammer tribe?" Isaacs, who had been teased all the time, couldn't help but counterattacked: "Falstad, do you have a sister to introduce?"

"I really don't have this." Falstad mused, "I'm the only one of my generation, but as long as you want, I can grandly introduce you to the best female in Eagle's Nest Mountain! Whether it's a Wildhammer or a lion Vulture."

"Ahem, thank you for your good intentions. As for the cute dwarf girl and the beautiful female griffin, I'd better leave it to you to enjoy." Isaacs retreated gorgeously, he just wanted to fight back verbally, who would have thought that the old boy Falstad would A serious posture.

You must know that although elves and dwarves are both alien races, they feel completely different to humans.Because of the difference in height and size, Isaacs has only one emotion for any female dwarf, and that is respect.

Falstad, who had won a great victory, snorted coldly with disdain.

After returning to Eagle's Nest, Lordaeron Crown Prince Isaacs continued his friendly visit to the Wildhammer tribe. The two sides reached a deep consensus on the fact that "the Wildhammer dwarves are an inseparable and important part of the alliance", and signed the agreement between Lordaeron and the Wildhammer tribe. Eagle's Nest Mountain further in-depth cooperation treaty, and then His Highness Isaacs and Lord Falstad had a friendly discussion on foot combat and flying cavalry combat. Lord Falstad said kindly, "Once human beings leave the ground, they become weak chickens." ,” His Royal Highness Isaacs also highly praised Lord Wildhammer: “You are only as good as the bird on your crotch.”

This is what happened in the eyes of ordinary Wildhammer dwarves on Eagle's Nest, but in fact, representatives of the two races had a very private conversation after the dinner, and this conversation involved the highest level of decision-making in the alliance.

The fire in the fireplace glows brightly, dispelling the chill of late autumn nights.Isaacs decided to get straight to the point, and he said very solemnly: "Falstad, I need your help."

"Wildhammer has always been a loyal friend of Lordaeron, and we are willing to help. Tell me what you need us to do." Falstad said straightforwardly.

"Lordaeron will increase the material assistance to Eagle's Nest Mountain, and all Griffin Riders will receive at least high-quality full-body armor and Gryphon Armor." Isaacs first said the conditions slowly and then began to talk about himself "In exchange, I hope that the Griffin Knight can directly join the command system of Lordaeron, and can directly follow the orders of the Supreme Commander of the Alliance in critical moments."

Falstad did not immediately agree this time. Of course, the dwarves realized that this request was related to the military autonomy of the dwarves. The military integration in the alliance regulations was previously limited to human countries, and the dwarves and elves still maintained relatively independent allies.

But now, Lordaeron seems to want to form a closer union with the Wildhammer dwarves.

"My old friend, what do you want to do?" asked Falstad.

"Build a fleet."

"Fleet?" The dwarf frowned, "Do you want to compete with Kul Tiras for the sea?"

"The sea has never belonged to Kul Tiras alone, and I am not more hostile to this one of the few allies who are friendly to Lordaeron. What I want to build is not an ocean fleet, but a sea and air fleet."

"Sea and air fleet?" This is another new term for Falstad.

"Yes." Isaacs nodded, "It comes from the idea of ​​my most capable subordinate. The prototype is the orc dragoons and fleet in the Second War. The dragoons provide efficient cover and support for the fleet, and the fleet provides the dragoons with Supplies, this mode allows the orcs to compete with the most elite Kul Tiras fleet with simple ships, so my subordinates think that this system can be borrowed."

"Of course, the root cause lies in this." Isaacs took out a roll of parchment from the space package. On the paper was a simple drawing of a warship, but there was something extra on the four corners of the warship. "Rotor floating warship, from The design of Gnomeregan, in fact, the dwarves have mastered the corresponding technology long ago, but because they live underground all the year round, there is no need to manufacture it. The indicators of the floating battleship completely crush the airship. Although currently only wooden ships can be used However, Blizzard’s current research and development direction is special low-density core materials, and I believe there will be results soon.”

"Good guy!" Falstad looked at the sketch carefully, "Wouldn't it be as big as two or three dragons when it's really built? Then it can carry the artillery you used in Grim Batol? God, I can't even imagine what it would be like to fly this thing over the Eagle's Nest Mountain and shoot it." The dwarf gasped, his eyes began to light up, which is the kind of militant who sees weapons of mass destruction. Yes, as if seeing the light of a peerless beauty.

"In fact, I hope that its power will be as powerful as possible, because soon the entire Eastern Kingdom will usher in greater disaster." Isaacs sighed.

"Catastrophe?" Falstad was a little confused.

"The orc invasion is just the beginning, and the real enemy is still spying in the dark. Soon darkness will strike again, and the kingdoms will be reduced to flames." Isaacs said very seriously, "This disaster will be different from any previous war. Anyone can get away with it because it concerns the whole world."

There is no evidence, no detailed description, just this kind of vague language like a magic stick, and it turned out that Falstad believed it like this, "Is it really so serious?" The dwarf's eyebrows almost twisted into a reddish brown rope.

"Life and death." Isaacs said seriously, and at the same time silently added "about Lordaeron" in his heart.

Falstad fell silent, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little weird, while Isaacs kept a serious expression, without any embarrassment or impatience.

"I believe you, Isaacs." Falstad finally said slowly: "This kind of floating battleship itself is too large, so it needs a considerable number of guards, so you came to find the Wildhammer dwarves, right?"

"That's right, both Ironforge and Blizzard's existing armed aircraft are quite rare, and the Griffon Knight will be the main force of the air force for a long time to come."

"Aha, since I want the Wildhammer dwarves to help, I'll make some conditions." The corners of Falstad's mouth rose slightly, showing a bit of a thug smile. "I want to be the captain of the first floating warship and have the right to name it!"

"It's absolutely fine." Isaacs agreed, this request is not really a request, Falstad seems to regard the floating battleship as a flying mount for the giant, and Isaacs is eager to tie up the entire Wildhammer tribe Get on Lordaeron's chariot.

"make a deal!"

"make a deal!"

The thick palm of the dwarf joined the young prince's.

The sea and air fleet was Isaacs' idea for the future Northern Expedition. The Wildhammer dwarves were easy to talk to, so the problem of the air force was quickly resolved, and the young prince of the navy also made corresponding arrangements.

I hope that Garouvik, who is in charge of New Lordaeron Port in the Lost Islands, can think of a reasonable reason to explain to the whole island why there is another bare rocky island with only two trees in the archipelago overnight.

The next day Isaacs said goodbye and set off. Time was too precious to be wasted. He declined the enthusiastic Wildhammer dwarves' persuasion. Isaacs rode the reluctant Snowwing and left the Eagle's Nest with Elsie in the form of a raven. Mountain.

The next landing site, Andorhal, since it is decided to plant the World Tree there, then the field investigation is obviously necessary.

The straight-line distance between Andahal and the Eagle's Nest is not far, in fact, it is almost at the foot of the Hinterlands, on the shore of Lake Darren Mill, surrounded by a lot of fertile land.As the largest food distribution center in Lordaeron, Andorhal is undoubtedly an important city in the south.

But it is also the starting point of the natural disaster and plague in the original timeline.

The arrival of a snow-white griffin naturally aroused the astonishment of this calm town. The mayor of the town, Haberion, was nearly half a century old, with gray hair, and looked more like an honest farmer than a kingdom official. At least this kind of honesty is easier to reassure.

Mayor Haberion is really as upright as he is. He directly believed Isaacs' self-reported identity without any effective verification, and revealed his work like beans in a bamboo tube. So Isaacs got most of the information he needed without even asking.

The Andorhal region not only produces its own grain, it is also a transit point for grain shipped from Hillsbrad and Silverpine Forest, which means that at least 70.00% of the country's grain is sent through Andorhal, and such an important town In the center of Darren Mill Lake next to it is Caer Darrow Island. This island will have a better known name in the future-Spiritual Academy, the stronghold of the Sect of the Damned.

This is why the plague would spread so severely in the original timeline. The Cult of the Damned directly choked Lordaeron's lifeline, and Isaacs, who had the memory of his previous life, would certainly not let history repeat itself.

Planting the world tree is only the first step.

Perhaps because she felt that her appearance and identity were too conspicuous among humans, Elsie did not turn into a human form, but remained in the form of a raven perched on Isaacs' shoulder, although even so, this lavender bird Her son is still very conspicuous, but other humans will only ignore her as a little pet of His Royal Highness.

"What's the situation of Barov?" Isaacs asked directly. The Barov family is located on Caer Dron Island. territory.

"They sealed themselves off on the island and didn't go out at all, but according to the servant who went out to purchase daily necessities, that family often cursed or even cursed the kingdom and the royal family." Haberion replied cautiously.

This is not unexpected. After all, Lordaeron is the main promoter and vested interest in the dismemberment of the Barov family. Of course, Lord Prestor is the mastermind of such immoral things, and in the end he left a mess.

From the perspective of national interests, Isaacs thinks that there is nothing wrong with seizing the territory of the Barov family, but it will be a big problem if it is not done. It is really difficult to imagine that nothing will happen to the royal family of Menethil and keep this family that hates Lordaeron in the heart of the kingdom.

Therefore, the young prince thought that he had to take precautions. Of course, the basic rules of the noble game still had to be followed.

"Mayor Hallibane, inform Barov that I will confiscate their territory as the crown prince, and at the same time, I will choose a territory in the Ward area in the north to give them as compensation. According to the usual practice, the area of ​​this new territory will be their territory. Twice the size of the existing territory," Isaacs ordered.

The Ward area is the land that the Northern Frontier Corps represented by the Punishment Corps counterattacked the Zul'Aman jungle. Basically, it is still in a semi-wild state. The security situation is worrying, and trolls can often be seen.The meaning of this order from Isaacs is obvious: since you want to unite with the Cult of the Damned to make trouble, then go to the front line and have fun with the trolls.

(End of this chapter)