Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 224 43. Treasure storage needs to be cautious

  From Lordaeron City, all the way to the south, riding a horse along the huge Lake Lordaeron for half a day, you can enter the vast Silver Pine Forest.

  This resource-rich forest is already the border area of ​​the Kingdom of Lordaeron.

  It is divided into two by the small town named Sepulcher, the northern part belongs to the Kingdom of Lordaeron, and the southern part belongs to the Kingdom of Gilneas.

   But the boundary line division of Silverpine Forest is a very complicated system, because there is a part of the forest near Lordamere Lake, which is also the territory of Dalaran Kingdom.

  Although this magical kingdom is only maintained on the scale of a city-state, the issue of land is no trivial matter.

  Therefore, in the Silverpine Forest, three armies from three kingdoms are stationed all year round. In peacetime, they occasionally have some small frictions due to border issues.

   But after the orcs invaded the northern border, the three forces here began to unite to the outside world.

   During the period when the orcs ravaged the Hillsbrad Hills, the Silverpine Forest was also a very seriously invaded place by the orcs. This forest and the hills were bordered, and there was almost no danger to defend.

   Therefore, the Gilneans shed their blood in order to prevent the orcs from rushing into their own peninsula.

   However, the orcs attacked from the hills and invaded the southern part of Silverpine Forest. The situation on the northern side was not dangerous because it was close to Dalaran City.

   As the border city of Lordaeron, Sepulcher was once the logistical base of the Three-Kingdom Allied Forces during the war, hosting many homeless Gilneas.

   There are also some residents who migrated from the Stormwind Kingdom also living here. When fighting orcs, these exiles are extremely fierce.

   A group of rebels from the Storm Kingdom led by the Mason Brotherhood, in this vast forest, savagely killed the spirit of the orcs and avenged their compatriots who died in the war.

   Now, the orcs have been driven back to the Southern Frontier battlefield, and the situation in the Silverpine Forest battlefield has suddenly stabilized. The residents here have been under great pressure because of the war, and now they can finally return to the peaceful life of the past.

   This made them cheer.

  Therefore, when Blake rode a horse and arrived at the pier on the North Stream coast outside the city of Sepulcher, the place was full of drunkards.

   There are also some drunk guys who have to drag him to celebrate.

  Pirates don't mind drinking some wine.

   But the problem is, he didn't come here for sightseeing, he has business to do.

   "Sir, this way!"

   After seeing Black appearing, the Ravenhold intelligence officer in Dalaran City, the red-haired Jack, quickly came to him. Today is an appointment.

  Everything is ready, but don’t delay major events.

   "Is the Dalaran side here?"

  Blake gave Jack a bottle of good wine as a gift. The latter smiled and put it in his suitcase. Hearing the pirate's question, he nodded, pointed to a few houses by the small pier in front of him, and said in a low voice:

   "There were quite a few, and they were all well-trained war mages, commanded by a mysterious high elf, whom I had never seen in Dalaran.

  Sir, who are those people? "

   "Secret, don't ask more, for your safety."

  Black made a gesture, and Jack closed his mouth immediately.

   Having been in an organization like Ravenholdt for a long time, Jack knows very well that knowing too many secrets is not a good thing in most cases.

   "Where is the person I want?"

  Black asked as he walked towards the pier:

   "How many willing sailors have you recruited?"

   "Time is a little tight, my lord."

  Jack said a little embarrassedly:

   "I can only do my best to search. Fortunately, the orcs destroyed the farms around Dalaran City very cleanly, and there are people who are begging for a bite to eat. I have carefully selected 400 people for you.

The    contract has been signed, and the settlement fee has also been replaced with food for their family. The external name is to go to Tol Barad to reclaim the land, and no one will doubt such a reason. "

   "Very good, enough."

  Black nodded with satisfaction and said to Jack:

   "Don't be so casual about the follow-up recruitment, you continue to help me find it around Dalaran.

  You can get in touch with the base in Gilneas. If there are skilled sailors or captains who don’t work and don’t mind experiencing the life of a pirate, you can introduce them to me.

  I'll keep some people doing business in Gilneas"

   Having said that, Blake glanced at Jack, he thought about it, and said in a relaxed tone:

   "You've been in Dalaran for a long time, haven't you? Thinking of a different place? I think Keelport in Gilneas is a good place for big things."

   "Sir, I."

  Jack is such a smart person, of course he knew that it was Blake who was trying to win him over. He showed a tangle just right. He wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Blake's wave.

  The pirate smiled and said to Jack:

   "It's okay, I understand your concerns.

  I need talents like you, so when I get the title of Master Assassin and can establish my own faction, I will leave the first place to you.

   During this time, you can also think about your career plan.

   is to stay in Ravenhold, work hard for a lifetime, spend 20 or 30 years, be promoted to regional director, then retire after 10 years of hard work, and spend the last 20 years of life recalling the past when nothing was accomplished.

  Still join my faction and challenge the sea with me.

  This life is dangerous.

  Joining my faction means that you have to say goodbye to peaceful life, you may die in a conspiracy or looting at any time.

   But I can promise, Jack.

   As long as you can survive, then the entire endless sea, the whole world, will praise your legend, and everyone will feel fear when they hear your name.

   But what's wrong with a life of being feared by others? "

   He patted Jack on the shoulder and said softly:

   "Think about it, I look forward to your reply. Well, I'm going to meet the mages in Dalaran. My ship will come in a while, and you will assist my men and send the sailors up.

After   , you don't have to worry about it. "

   After finishing speaking, Blake adjusted his clothes and was about to leave, but was stopped by Jack, and the red-haired assassin stepped forward and said:

   "My lord, after you left Dalaran, a little girl took the initiative to inquire about your news. It is the little girl you rescued, the eldest young lady of the Ruinweiwald Archmage's house, Caitlin Ruinwewal."

"Oh, really?"

  The pirate narrowed his eyes and asked:

   "Then how did you answer?"

   "Hehe, I told her everything."

   Jack said softly:

   "Things she should know."

   "Very well, it seems that little Caitlin will eventually follow her destiny. I really want to see the expression on that old Ansrem's time."

  The pirate laughed and said:

   "Don't pay attention to her, if she comes to you next time, tell her more about me, pirates can tell her anything.

   In addition, remember to quickly shoot the wand in your hand, don't keep it in your hand. I don't want to see the talent I found die in an accident. "

   After speaking this time, Blake didn't stop, and walked towards the pier cabin.

   Jack behind him looked horrified, touched his pockets, and after he made up his mind to go back to Dalaran, he sold the wand to the gnome mage who made the highest bid, but seemed not to be very normal.

   What's that little guy called?

   Mana Storm?

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   "Master Merry told me about you, Lord Pirate."

   In the hut on the dock, Black saw the high elf protected by more than a dozen battle mages. Like all high elves, he had a tall stature that made human women extremely jealous.

   has a waterfall-like blonde hair and delicate facial features.

   But those slender eyebrows always feel weird.

   "You can call me Ellie, I am a descendant of the mages of the Tirisfal Council."

  This high elf was very polite and took the initiative to extend her hand to Black. She introduced herself:

   "I always thought that the Tirisfal Council had been disbanded, but it wasn't until I received the call from Master Merry that I realized that I also had the opportunity to serve the cause of the guardian just like my ancestors."

   "That council should really be dissolved, after all, they haven't done anything good in the past 800 years."

  The pirate shrugged and held the hand of the high elf in front of him.

He says:

   "But if Merry can trust you, then I can trust you too, and my crew will soon bring that relic here, and it will travel with you to Dalaran.

   Until the relic is placed in the highest security magic treasury.

   Also, they may leave some guardians behind.

   Hopefully this doesn't interfere with the functioning of the Tirisfal Council. "

   "No, Your Excellency."

  Allie showed a weird expression and said:

"Really, I am the only living person left in the Tirisfal Council. The other members have died in a long time, but Master Merry used a special method to summon their dead souls back. .

   In other words, a part of the summoning came back.

   Staying with a group of dead souls who are not very normal, to be honest, that scene is quite infiltrating. "

  The high elf made a fearful expression, and she said:

   "I wish there were more living people to join, at least I could have a company."

   "Uh, this one."

  Black sorted out the words and said to the overly optimistic Ellie in front of him:

   "I don't think that with the aesthetics of high elves, you can accept my weird-looking subordinates. Maybe you will regret this decision."

   "Rest assured, sir, our High Elves mages have traveled the world."

   Ellie said confidently:

   "My ancestor is one of those explorers. In the codebook he left behind, there are all kinds of bizarre creature illustrations. I won't be frightened."

   In this regard, the pirates did not say anything, but felt that the elves’ self-confidence was a little blindly optimistic.

   Until half an hour later, a human merchant ship slowly docked, and Black and Ellie, as well as those battle mages, greeted the visitors on the emptied pier.

   And the Snake Man Prophet Warwick was also in full costume today.

   After all, this is the first communication between the snake people and foreigners in the true sense.

The    Prophet wanted to make a good impression on tribal spellcasters.

   But no matter how gorgeous the clothes are, it can't stop the vicious and hazy appearance of the snake man.

   All the war mages were stunned when they saw a large group of fully armed snake people carrying their sacred keystones and getting off the boat.

   Ellie, who was beside Black, hid behind the pirates with a swoosh.

   Lying on Blake's shoulders, she secretly looked at the snake people who were walking upright and holding lightning weapons. When she saw their cold eyes and the snake letter they kept spitting out, her body trembled even more.

   "That, Miss Ellie, aren't you well-informed?"

   Black asked in a low voice:

   "Although this snake man is a little ugly, it won't scare you, a high-level mage, into this, right?"

   "I'm not afraid of being ugly!

   They are much prettier than kobolds. In terms of looks, these serpent people are actually very good. I have also seen crocodile people in Northrend on my ancestor's handbook.

   Those guys are the real ugly ones. "

   Ellie emphasized her courage loudly, and then lowered her voice and said:

   "But I'm naturally afraid of snakes, and I can't control myself. Neither you nor Master Merry told us that it was a group of snake people who brought the sacred objects here."

   "Aren't women and snakes best friends?"

   Black said in an odd tone:

   "I advise you to be calm, these snake people have strong self-esteem, you will be considered racist by them if you behave like this, don't be nervous, I lied to you.

  Snake people don't care about that.

   They are the most vicious killers, the most ruthless stalkers, and they will treat everyone who is rude to them as prey. See the darts on the snake warrior's waist?

   That thing is called the thorn of Sethraliss, it is the most powerful assassination weapon I have ever seen, and it is also coated with poison, so the mages can't stand it. "

   "You stinky pirate, don't scare me."

   Ellie's nervous voice was shaking.

   The unscrupulous pirate laughed, stretched out his hand and slapped Ellie's buttocks rudely, causing her to stand up straight with a flushed face, trying her best not to show her fear.

   "Warwick, my friend, the treasure house of Dalaran is in place."

  Black stretched out his hand and said to the prophet who was spitting out a snake letter in front of him:

   "And what I promised you, in the magical city of mankind, you will see the secrets, and then you will truly believe that I am the messenger sent by the mysterious mistress to help you.

   And you.

   will also be truly willing to become friends with me. "

   (end of this chapter)