Menethil's Power

Chapter 563 Wrath of the Lich Queen

The Eastern Kingdom is full of noise and fireworks, but in the extreme north of Northrend, most of the area is uninhabited, and at the highest point of the Icecrown Glacier, there is only endless howling wind.

More than two years have passed since that battle, and there is no trace of the war left here, but the ice tower itself has undergone tremendous changes. Two years ago, it was just a huge icicle, but now it seems It was like pouring a thick layer of metal, turning into a cold fortress.

Obviously, although the Scourge has not shown any sense of presence on the world stage during this period, this huge war machine has not lost its function, and even maintains most of its operating efficiency.

This fully shows that its core will is still preserved.

The entire Icecrown Glacier was silent, Naxxramas and Violet, the two floating cities slowly moved around the Icecrown Fortress, and there was no living person on the top of the fortress except for the frozen throne.

Of course, it's just that there are no living people.

The fringe of the lich's tattered robe swayed in the wind, and icy air radiated from his hollow eye sockets. Although he couldn't see the emotional fluctuations from the withered skeleton face, Kel'Thuzad seemed a little excited.

He stared at the huge piece of solid ice. Although the figure sitting on the throne was wrapped in thick armor, she could still see the slender curves. Her face was blocked by the spiked helmet, and only one could be seen. Cut off the white chin.

Suddenly, ice-blue cold flames began to ignite in her eye sockets, and almost at the same time, the undead inside Icelight Fortress, in the two floating cities, and scattered in Icecrown Glacier and Dragonblight They all raised their heads suddenly and looked up.

After two years, the will that overwhelmed all the undead and seemed to rule the world appeared again, and it was... stronger and more irresistible.

With a slight creaking sound, a crack appeared on the surface of the mirror-like smooth ice, and it took only a second for the crack to spread, and the entire ice suddenly exploded into countless tiny ice crystals, and these ice crystals were flying out. It disappeared without a trace when it was less than half a meter away.

The girl wearing the crown of the Lich King got up from the throne, holding an ice-blue magic sword, and walked down the frozen steps step by step. The soles of the metal boots touched the ice surface, making a crisp sound.

"The entire Scourge is cheering for your awakening, Your Majesty." Kel'Thuzad was like a loyal servant.

The mentality of this mage who voluntarily became a lich is very strange. He is obviously the main executor who made his former apprentice fall into a state of betrayal, but he can quickly adjust his mentality, express surrender, and is not afraid of being settled by the autumn queen.

The princess of Kul Tiras, the original magical girl of Dalaran, and the current Lich Queen nodded indifferently, without any special expression for Kel'Thuzad's flattery.

"What a pity, if you wake up a few days earlier, you can see that adult..."

It's also interesting to say, because two years ago he witnessed the dragon battle over Icecrown Glacier, and Kel'Thuzad became one of the few people who knew the identity of the bronze dragon Isaacs. Call him "My lord", otherwise the status of the legendary clergyman and Lordaeron prince will only make the Lich fearful, and will not gain his respect.

Mages are full of awe for high-level existences that they don't understand, even if they become liches.

"I know." Jaina still said flatly.

Although she was frozen on the throne and took the initiative to cut off the spiritual connection with most members of the Scourge, it did not mean that she lost consciousness, so she knew that Isaacs did not forget her as she asked. , Basically, I would visit her every other month to confirm her condition before leaving with peace of mind.

This is really a heartwarming concern, but Jaina, who was frozen, did not make any expressions to prove that she actually has consciousness and senses.

However, Isaacs, who is relatively not so proficient in the soul and spiritual level, did not notice it.

Ner'zhul's soul was originally sealed on this throne, and Ner'zhul was just a shaman before his death. Obviously, his understanding of death is not advanced.A person who only knows the souls of his ancestors, and can't even tell if the phantom of his deceased wife was created by a demon, how could he grasp the authority of Azeroth's death law in just a few years, and even become a dead person? What about the gatekeepers of the world?

But he was forcibly sent by the Burning Legion to form the Scourge Legion to subvert Azeroth. In order to make this orc who knew little about the way of death the Lord of the Undead, the Burning Legion, to be precise, should be made by Nathrezim very large investment.The entry of a large number of demons into Azeroth will inevitably attract the attention of the local guardians of this world. The Burning Legion has learned a lesson in the War of the Ancients, so the Dreadlords have almost exhausted their entire clan to create a group of almost all legends. level of weaponry.

Not only Frostmourne, which feeds on souls, but the Crown of the Lich King, this armor, and even the throne itself are all produced by Nathrezim. The purpose is to strengthen the user's spiritual will and authority over the law of death, This is why Jaina will freeze herself. She needs to achieve spiritual coordination with the rune marks on these equipment, so as to completely control them, and at the same time erase the last trace of Ner'zhul's spiritual remnant.

Only then would she be the Lich Queen, and she's clearly succeeded.

No matter in which timeline, Ner'zhul did not reach this step until his complete demise, otherwise he would not have been subject to the Burning Legion everywhere, and in another timeline, Arthas, who also went through this process, used Five years - obviously Jaina's talent is much higher than theirs.

Now, she is awake.

"In my perception, the number of undead is not small, and there are even some thoughts of resistance. What's going on?" Jaina asked.

"That's because some idiots refused to recognize your status, and some even turned to those tentacle monsters underground." The Lich replied very clearly: "Since you have awakened, they will all pay for it. "

The blue flame in Jaina's eyes flickered for a moment.

Since the appearance and expansion of the Scourge in Northrend, the main enemies they have encountered are not humans or dragons, but the tentacles and faceless monsters that have been spreading in the underground world are all spread by the ancient god Yogg Saron pollution.

Although the Nibru people that Ner'zhul first controlled were quite powerful, most of them, together with their lord Anub'arak, had to stay in the underground world of Northrend to control the corruption of this ancient god. Scourge, Yogg Saron's spread of corruption in this land will not be suppressed in any way, and from this aspect, the appearance of undead is even beneficial to Azeroth.

Jaina didn't say anything, but walked to the edge of this high-altitude platform, looking down, the mighty and terrifying frost dragon was circling, and the undead inside the walls of Icecrown Fortress seemed to feel something, tens of thousands Looking over their hollow eye sockets, burning with will-o'-the-wisps, they began to roar their souls, saluting their king.

"This land is mine." Jaina seemed to be talking to herself, her hollow voice was devoid of emotion but full of arrogance, "All enemies, and those who betray me, will feel the power of the Lich Queen. anger."

"Exactly, Your Majesty." The lich grinned evilly. "By the way, during your slumber, two commanders showed outstanding talents. Whether it was clearing up the rebels or fighting against those blue dragons and tentacle monsters, they all performed very well. They are very valuable. I suggest that you best give them some reward in person."

This lich is really loyal.

"Who are they?" Jaina asked casually.

"Garin, the former prince of Stromgarde, and Blackmoore, a small lord of Lordaeron, both accepted reincarnation during the plague and joined the ranks of the dead. Before that, they had been hiding in the psychic academy. They came to Northrend after you decided to withdraw our forces from the Eastern Kingdoms."

After Isaacs occupied Keldron Island and even planted a world tree on it, the psychic academy, the stronghold of the sect of the curse, was actually built in the Dalaran sewer, which also became the destruction of Dalaran and the violet One of the main factors for the castle to become a natural disaster floating city.

"Do we need to call them here now?" Kel'Thuzad continued to suggest enthusiastically, as if in his opinion, the next actions of the Scourge should use them as generals.

"No." Jaina refused directly.

She knew what Garin did. As for Blackmoore, although she had never heard of it, it is said that he took the initiative to contact the Cult of the Damned and voluntarily transformed into an undead. Obviously he is not a kind person. Jaina does not have a good impression of them. It's just that they will still use their abilities, and it is impossible to meet them in person. At most, they will be given some strength as a reward like giving a dog bone.

She thought the same about Kel'Thuzad.

She voluntarily sat on the Frozen Throne in order to restore the order of death that was already somewhat chaotic, and also to use the power of the undead to protect the world, and at the same time, there was a sense of redemption in it.

"Go down," she said to Kel'Thuzad.

The lich didn't even have a fart, and floated into the ice circle in the center of the platform, "If you have any orders, please inform me directly." With a flash of light, he teleported back to the lower floor.

Continuing to look down, Jaina suddenly felt a little dull. The Crown of the Lich King is too heavy. Not only is it difficult to breathe with it, but her vision is also limited, and she doesn't like its style. As for changing her voice, her eyes popped out. She didn't think there was anything magical about the special effects of Lingyan.

What's more, this helmet always reminded her of the past, of the trap Ner'zhul had set for her.

Then change it.

She slowly took off the crown of the Lich King. Yes, she can take it off now. Now it is she who controls the Scourge, not the helmet. After all, the item can only play a supporting role, although Jaina does not I don't know how embarrassing and degrading a Lich King who hastily put on his helmet in another timeline will be, but it doesn't prevent her from knowing it.

Taking off the helmet, the white hair fluttered in the cold wind. The young girl's face was fair and delicate, without any deadness or abnormal paleness. She had recovered from the flames of the red dragon when Isaacs rescued her. Knowing the essence of life, there is no need to say much about Christasa's professional ability.

Of course, the helmet itself still serves a great purpose, and even hides a big secret, but it doesn't have to stay the way it is.

She raised the helmet, and a powerful spiritual power burst out suddenly, and the outer metal of the crown of the Lich King began to deform and shrink inward.

Don't be too surprised. In terms of sturdiness alone, this helmet is not outstanding. The core is actually the dominance crystal in the center. Back then, Ner'zhul also separated the helmet from the crystal.

But now, what Jaina has done is to condense the crown of the Lich King, oppress the metal, and let it form a thin layer that retains the runic energy circuit to cover the dominance crystal, and finally there is a dominion crystal inlaid Metal pendant.

Jaina wore it on her white and tender neck. Since then, the Crown of the Lich King has become a thing of the past, replaced by this Neck Pendant of the Core of Dominion.

And this armor, although Isaacs changed it into women's armor when he handled it, it is still too heavy. With Jaina's current strength, she doesn't need this kind of thick metal sheet as a means of defense at all. All that is needed are the energy circuits and runes in it.

It seems that the next job of the master craftsmen of the Scourge is to study how to make the queen's armor as light as possible...

(End of this chapter)