Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 1528 161. Every once in a while, the dead will jump up and startle - plus [1525]

  Suramar's kingdom governance problem, of course, can't be solved with two words from Black.

   Even if he is now world famous, the legendary great pirate who can scare little elf girls to tears can't do it.

   However, he appeared with the edict of the queen and the authority of the governor, which brought new ideas and strategies to this long and endless power change.

Especially for Lilith Moonshire, who was somewhat less orthodox after Elisander's death, the arrival of the majesty of the Black Association elf empire has undoubtedly given this minister of state who has been under great pressure these days. Adequate confidence.

   She immediately adjourned the meeting.

   gave everyone a day to prepare, to reopen the meeting in the early morning of tomorrow, in order to determine the future development path of Suramar, which is currently unknown.

   And after the disgusting meeting was disrupted, the Minister of State also followed Black to the hanging corridor of the Tower of Darkness.

   She knew that Blake was going to the Night Fountain, where the essence of the Nightwell's magic was located. This pirate came to Suramar this time for this. Sefir's spirit body was still trapped in a certain time line in the past.

  Blake Shaw, the first lover of the endless sea, came to save his first mate and wife.

   As a landmark building in Suramar, the dark night fortress was built in the bay outside the city, resulting in an easy view of the entire Suramar from the top of the tower.

  Blake looked at the city with his pipe in his mouth. He could feel that the atmosphere in the city was somewhat depressed, but he saw no signs of chaos.

   It was as if Elisande's death and the failure of the expedition had not changed the living habits of the city that had lasted for 10,000 years. Even in the crisscrossing waterways of the city, you can still see the boats of those gondola girls swimming around with people watching the scenery.

   However, in the most important area of ​​Suramar, that is, around the Night Fortress where the Night Well is located, there are five steps, one post, ten steps and one post. The nobles who control all areas of the city of Suramar are leaving here.

   They must be whining and even plotting something not so good.

   But the pirates don't care.

   He has passed the stage where he needs to fight wits and courage with these guys. He has already installed a lot of his own people in this city. Isn't the existence of subordinates only the boss's need to solve troublesome things?

  Annaris's Nightborne pirate fleet is also returning to Suramar across the endless sea. When she returns, her sister Lilith will have the support of force, and it will be logical to take over the entire city at that time.

   Just need to get a few difficult thorns in advance.

   For example, the great astrologer Etraus, and the several moon priests sent to the city by the Kaldorei, as well as the representatives sent by Quel'Thalas to buy magic power.

   But that's what Lilith needs to think about.

  Black believes that the head of the Moon County family has enough political wisdom to solve these problems.

   At this moment, he was standing at the height of the Tower of Darkness, looking towards the civilian area of ​​Yongyue Market.

  His good vision allowed him to see many Nightborne assassins affiliated with the Uncrowned, in public activities, holding boxes of magic wine and distributing them to the commoners.

   This move made the pirate nodded.

   This justifies the "mass line" of the Uncrowned in the Kingdom of Suramar.

   And these assassins hidden all over the city also ensure that Lilith has another force to help her stabilize the country in addition to her sister's pirate fleet.

   "Thanks to the Uncrowneds who are maintaining everywhere these days, with great efficiency and professionalism, they have eliminated many careerists who tried to overthrow the city's regime by the death of Elisander."

  Behind Blake, Lilith said softly to Blake holding her large folder as if reporting to Elisande:

   "Also thanks to their activity, coupled with the increased supply of magic wine, the lives of city dwellers have not been greatly affected.

  My sister told me that she had left the soldiers she had withdrawn from Quel'Thalas on an island off the coast, until I had calmed the city before releasing them.

   Well, my uneasy little sister has finally grown into someone who can be reassured and depended on.

   This is all Captain you taught well. "

"You should probably thank Thalyssra. Although Anaris doesn't admit it, the chief arcanist is indeed the think tank of her fleet. Without Thalyssra, the Nightborne pirate faction would not have developed. It went so well."

  Black took off his pipe, shook his head and said:

   "With Thalyssra's ability to command and manage, I think you should give her the status of Minister of Military Affairs after you take power. She and her friends will not let you down."

   After speaking, the pirate handed Lilith his governor's scepter. This straightforward action made the Minister of State blink. She did not take it immediately, but asked carefully:

   "Will such a straightforward transfer of power be discussed by others? Will there be a sense of imperial authority?"

   "If you can't even handle this, Elisande won't trust you that much."

  Black rolled his eyes and said:

   "You don't really think a busy man like me would really take the time to manage the kingdom of Suramar? Can you afford to hire me as governor?

  You have to learn to do your own business, Your Excellency Lilith, you are already a very mature elf politician, you should learn to make your own decisions and bear the cost yourself.

   I’ll just say it bluntly, the purpose of my visit to Suramar this time is very simple, just to pick up my first mate. "

   "Well, I guessed it."

   Lilith covered her mouth and chuckled, and she generously took the Governor's Scepter from Queen Azshara.

She stroked the delicate and authoritative gemstone scepter in her hand, and felt that the world was changing, and her father probably would not have imagined that in less than three years after his death, the Yuejun family had become the control of Suramar. By.

   And all of this stems from this amazing human being in front of him.

   From the results alone, perhaps Lilith and the entire Moon County family should be thankful for the pirate kidnapping that night two years ago.

   "Remember to marry Lilas early."

  Black surrendered his power, took a sip from a bottle of wine, and warned:

"The combination of the Windrunner family and the Moonshire family will have a very wonderful effect. I have made it clear to the innocent child of Lilas, and he will understand him in the future with the Nightborne and Quel'dorey. Responsibilities that need to be shouldered.

   Of course, he needs you to teach him attentively in this regard.

  Your sister is definitely not to be counted on. She struggles to even fight herself. In the future, she should be an aristocratic lady in Suramar. Maybe you can send her to do diplomacy? "

  The pirate blinked and said:

   "With the 'Language Arts' that she has learned in my fleet for so long, she will definitely be a good diplomat. Oh, yes, there is one more thing you need to pay attention to.

  Quel'Thalas sent Ah Qiang to communicate with you about the purchase of magic power."

   "Aqiang?"

  Lilith asked in surprise:

"Who is that? Is that some fancy nickname? As far as I know, the emissary sent by the Quel'dorei is called Lor'themar Theron. That's a mouthful name, especially in Thalassian. when."

   "So now you know why I called him 'A Qiang'."

  The pirate pouted and said:

   "Trust me, he will be happier if you call him Ah Qiang, which means you treat him as a friend. In short, remember that Ah Qiang is 'my own person', and there are some things you don't have to hide from him."

"Um?"

   Lilith was surprised again, she thought about it, and asked carefully:

   "Captain, you are referring to Queen Azshara? Or you?"

   "Of course it's our supreme queen."

  Blake held up the bottle and poured all the wine in the bottle into his mouth. After performing the 'unique trick' of showing off a bottle of wine for a second to Lilith, he wiped his mouth and said:

   "Aqiang is destined to become a big man in the second elf empire in the future, and you are the same, so you don't have to worry too much when talking to him, you can tell him your true thoughts.

   Of course, the Quel'dorei need magic to satisfy their people, so the magic wine is ready for export.

   It happened that Little Xingxing got you the old magic crystal of the magic pivot, which should be enough for the people in this city to "change their tastes". "

   Having said that, the pirate looked left and right, and after confirming that no one was eavesdropping around, he explained to Lilith about Arcandor and the magic well, and he seriously warned:

   "This matter was finally announced as Queen Azshara's gesture of 'kindness' to her subjects, and at that time, you will have to decide whether to return to the embrace of the Elven Empire.

   But I think if your people learn that allegiance to the Queen will get rid of the addiction, then the whole of Suramar will revel, and as a statesman, you should take this opportunity.

   I won't say more about the specific actions, I believe you can grasp it.

  If the great astrologer Etraus is really stubborn, you can also use this news to persuade him."

   "No way, Captain."

   Lilith shook her head and explained:

   "I only recently came to know that Your Excellency Aitaus, who has always been aloof and aloof, is actually a seasoned Queen worshiper at heart.

   This is actually quite normal. Elf spellcasters basically have this virtue.

I can convince him in the name of the Queen, but his stubborn character will definitely cause me some trouble, but that's fine, maybe I should ask the Supreme Queen for a formal court arcan for the great astrologer The title, which may make the low-born Lord Aitaus very happy.

   I also know that it is impossible to govern a country without running into trouble, and I am fully prepared.

   Whether it is the next negotiations with the Quel'dorei or the diplomatic alliance with the Kaldorei, I am fully prepared. Speaking of which, Captain, Lady Maiev is still in the city. "

  The Minister of State brushed her hair and pointed to a quiet area on the edge of the noble district. She whispered:

   "Her brother returned to Mount Hyjal, but she stayed, and said that the two ladies, Sefir and Xal'atath, owed her a supper, in the ancestral home of the Shadowsong family.

  Do you need me to prepare food in advance for your 'family dinner'? "

   "Just don't drink magic wine, I really can't get used to the taste."

  Black felt a headache.

   But he didn't say much, there is no escape from this kind of thing.

   Seeing that Blake was constantly looking in the direction of the Night Spring, Lilith took the initiative to retreat with a wink, and handed over the key to the top hall of the Night Spring to the pirates.

  The latter wandered into the hall he had visited before, which was empty.

  Only the strange altar that Elisande used to manipulate the magic of the Nightwell was placed in the center of the hall, where the echoing violet magic was rolling, but Elisande's annoying figure was no longer there.

  The pirate sneered, turned and walked towards the higher platform.

   But the moment he stepped on the floating stairs, Elisande's somewhat distorted voice sounded from behind him:

   "You came back, but I didn't. So, have my ambitions been buried?"

   "Do you dead people like to jump up so suddenly and startle? Also, do you want me to show you the magic weapon I made out of your skull?

   is really beautiful. "

  Blake stopped in place and glanced back at the altar filled with magical light, where a figure like a "paper man" loomed in the magical flow containing the power of time.

   That is Elisande.

   Elisande in the past timeline.

   It has been said many times before that the Great Magister has been exposed to this time-filled magic flow for 10,000 years, and her life form has been completely changed.

   This change has given her a characteristic similar to that of a bronze dragon. Although she is dead now, she was still alive in the past, and she can talk to Black across time.

   Of course, the great mages of the past have no way of knowing the present, especially when this timeline has long been muddled by Black.

"it's a pity."

   Hearing the provocation of the pirates, Elisander in the past time stream did not express any anger. In fact, she was unbelievably peaceful and seemed to have expected this ending.

   The paper man-like illusion of time did not even spend much time discussing his own death, but changed the subject and said to Black:

   "Are you going to the upper level to activate the Eye of Aman'Thul and save your wife? Do you need me to remind you?"

   "I want it, but I'm not sure if I can afford it?"

   Black took up his pipe and said:

"Unless you tell me that the reminders you give me are free and free of any traps, my dear great magister, you should also know that once I master the Eye of Aman'Thul, I can kill and hide in the past in minutes. you.

   is no more difficult than crushing a cockroach. "

   "That's exactly what I'm about to say, Lord Black."

   Elisande's Time Vision said mildly:

"Because my ambition has been buried, so I decided to talk to you in a more realistic and sincere way, I hope to keep this illusion of time, so that I can see this city that I have protected for 10,000 years future direction.

   I want to see my civilization prosper.

  Please don't laugh!

  This is really what I think at this time. You should be able to understand that no matter which path she takes, the woman named Elisande still has some thoughts in her heart to protect her subjects.

but me

  I was born out of that idea, as you can see, I don't have much power, and I just want to live in this way. "

   "You're a trouble! Old Elisander."

  Black shook his head and said:

   "After Elisande is reborn as the Raven Lich, she will definitely come to retrieve you, I don't know how many secrets she has buried with you.

   But my reason tells me that it is better not to leave you as a hidden danger.

   How can you convince me? "

   "The bronze dragon named Toki left you a trap in the past, Lord Black."

   Elisande's Time Vision says directly:

   "Your first mate was imprisoned at the point in time when you first met. The act itself is the bait to lure you into the trap. That little bronze dragon is very cunning.

   But I don't think she has much ill will towards you.

or.

   I'll put it another way that will surprise you. "

  The phantom of time organized the language, and she said:

   "Toki sees you as a possibility of hope, a treasure that must be obtained, and she came to this timeline to find you, but she has the same ills as any other dragon.

   She doesn't seem to care about your own thoughts and doesn't intend to give you any choice.

   She just wants to get you and take you out of this timeline, so even if you can get the Eye of Aman'Thul, you need my help, Lord Black.

  I will be responsible for sending you and Ms. Sefir back to this point in time, and help you escape Toki's trap.

  Believe me, I may be the only spellcaster in the world that rivals Queen Azshara in terms of time magic, and you don't have to worry about my connection to the Lich Elisande.

  When she placed me in the past time stream, she and I were already separate entities.

   I just want to stay in my city and see my civilization flourish.

   That's all. "

   "Oh, every time someone says that to me, I hesitate for a long time. After all, trust is a luxury for a pirate."

  Black nodded his head, and after a few seconds, he said as if suddenly realized:

   "Then take an oath, gentle Elisander."

   "Swear to Luna, don't try to lie, my rich and beautiful boss will witness your oath."

   (end of this chapter)