Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 293 2. People who do great things (×) Reserve Dragon Knight (√)—[735]

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   On the second floor of the 'Red Jack' bar, in a very quiet box, Oriden Perinold, dressed in casual clothes, sat opposite Blake on the sofa by the window.

   Wearing a butler's black and white tuxedo and wearing a mask, Moros is serving warm tea to his master and his guests with a fairly standard manner.

   Kanrisad was at the door, performing his duties as a squire.

   "General Blackmoore just returned to the hills a few days ago, and it is reported that the royal family of Stormgard intends to hand over Dunhold Castle to him.

   While raising his military rank, he was also conferred a title. "

  Compared to the last time we met, the current Oridon Perinold has become very calm, probably because of the experience of a war, which gave this young man a bit of awe.

   Although he was wearing casual clothes, his hair was neatly arranged, and there was a simple family ring on his finger.

   represents his other identity outside the military.

   He politely took the tea from Moros, and nodded to the undead steward. In the heat of the hot tea in his hand, he said to Blake, who was filling his pipe with shredded tobacco.

   "In short, Lord Blackmoore has achieved his lifelong ambition, he has won a higher honor than his father, became a war hero of the Kingdom of Stormgard, and washed away the shame of the family.

   In addition to finding another wife who fits his status, his achievements are already very enviable. "

   "No no no, my friend, General Blackmoore's ambitions don't stop there."

  The pirate shook his head and said to Oriden:

   "The current achievements will only inspire his greater ambitions, he will start another journey, but it is bound to be very difficult. Let's talk about him, talk about you.

  I heard that you have left the army of Dunhold Castle, and took your soldiers and stationed near the city of Steinblade? "

"um, yes."

   Speaking of this, Oriden was also a little proud.

   He put down the teacup, straightened his back, and said to Black:

   "I also made gains in the war against the orcs, and was promoted to major by virtue of military merit. My friends in the army told me that after the war, my rank will be further improved.

   But because of my embarrassing status, I can't get a knighthood award.

   But that's okay.

   Leaving Dunholde Castle was at the behest of General Blackmoore, whom I regarded as my mentor, and my mentor told me that the situation in Alterac was very unstable now.

   Like you, he is aware of the upheaval that will take place in the Alterac Mountains.

  My transfer was arranged by him.

   Apparently, my mentor wanted me to grab a shred of power in my country and exist as his political ally. "

   Having said this, Oriden paused, and with a touch of gratitude from the bottom of his heart, he said to the pirates:

   "To be honest, when I first arrived at Steinblade, I didn't know what to do to expand my power. Although I was born in the royal family, I didn't know much about politics.

   Just when I was at a loss, Mr. Moros, whom you sent, gave me great help.

   Without him, it would be difficult for me to return to the Alterac aristocracy in more than a month, and it would be difficult for me to get in touch with the contacts I have now. "

   "Is that so?"

  Black looked at Moros beside him in surprise.

   The butler was not complacent, but maintained an elegant demeanor. On his left arm, he was wearing a fragrant handkerchief, ready to serve the master at any time.

   "I thought you would help Oriden assassinate a political opponent after you passed, but now it seems that you used another method?"

   "Well, the way of the nobles."

  Moros said softly:

   "His Excellency Oridon did not realize the political benefits that his surname would bring him after returning to his home country. I just gave him a trivial piece of advice, and the rest is up to the Major's own efforts.

  He is very talented in this regard. "

   "Don't be modest, Mr. Morrows."

  Oridon said with a smile:

   "It was you who suggested me to form an alliance with the Barov family, and it was you who patiently planned that dinner party for me, taught me how to behave properly, and taught me how to discern the deep meaning of the old nobleman's words.

   Without your prompt, I, a young man, would only be played around by the old Count Barov, and things would not have gone so smoothly.

   That old fox is really scary, every sentence has to go around several times, talking to him is much more difficult than slaughtering greenskin on the battlefield, I can't handle it alone."

   "You have a political alliance with the Barov family?"

  Black asked curiously:

   "Don't mind me being blunt, but if you really want to form an alliance with the ancient nobles of the Barov family, you should also form an alliance with someone of the rank of General Blackmore."

   "No, I understand what you mean, Mr. Black, and I'm not outraged by the truth."

  Oridon waved his hand without hesitation, and he patiently explained the current situation of the Barov family to Black:

   "In the past, of course, the Barov family wouldn't take a fancy to me as a small major and a side branch of the royal family, but the situation is different now, Your Excellency.

  In the Orc War, the shameless traitor Aiden, my de jure uncle, surrendered to the Orcs, opened up the Alterac Mountains, and almost brought the Alliance to the Jedi.

   Now that we have won, Aiden's trial is on the agenda.

   And the point is that when the orcs ravaged Alterac, the territory of the Barov family happened to be on the marching line of the orcs.

  The most powerful noble family in Alterac was forced to flee to the family's ancient fief on Keldaron Island. Although the family heritage was preserved, it lost all its territory in the country.

After the    orcs were driven away, the Barov family wanted to take back the territory for the first time, but was rejected by the Lordaeron soldiers stationed in the Alterac Valley.

   Lord Barov angrily accused King Terenas, but the old king's reply was very interesting.

He said that after the trial of Aiden, the Barov family's territory would be returned. At first, I thought that the old king really intended to do so. It was not until Lord Moros reminded me that I realized that the Barov family was in trouble. . "

   "Well, the meaning of Terenas II's move is obviously to suppress the big nobles like the Barov family who occupy a lot of territory in the name of trusting the Kingdom of Alterac."

  Moros, who was beside Black, patiently explained to his master:

   "There are some old things involved, and it's too long to say.

   Let me briefly summarize that the Barov family is the nobles of the Alterac Kingdom, but they occupy the legal ownership of four important areas in the Kingdom of Lordaeron and the Kingdom of Stromgard.

  Briel in Lordaeron, Kel Dallon, Tarren Mill in Stromgarde, and South Sea Town, a military stronghold, the land deeds for these four areas are all in the hands of the Barov family.

   This left King Terenas and His Majesty Thoras Trollbane in the throat.

   They have long wanted to take back these important territories, but in peacetime, the interests of the nobles made it impossible for the two kings to do so.

The arrival of the    orcs is both a disaster and an opportunity. "

  The pirate nodded. He had received the tasks of these four land deeds in the game, but he didn't think much about it at the time. Now, after listening to the analysis of the two, he quickly understood that the interests were intertwined.

   He put the pipe to his mouth, and Moros, who was beside him, immediately handed over the kindling and lit the tobacco for Black.

  In the mellow tobacco scent, Black said:

   "So, King Terenas is going to use the Barov family's territory in Alterac to blackmail that family and return the other territories in their hands to Lordaeron?"

   "Well, that's what happened."

  Oridon nodded and said:

   "The interests of the Barov family have been severely damaged in the orc war, and they urgently need to protect the remaining territory to prevent the situation from getting worse, and the city of Steinblade where I am is exactly the core interest area of ​​this guy.

   They quickly reached a covenant with me.

  They supported me in gaining power in the kingdom of Alterac, and I helped them take back their territory, making Lordaeron's plans completely futile. "

   Speaking of which, Oridon seemed to remember something interesting.

   He covered his eyes and laughed, leaning back and forth, saying to the pirate:

   "In order to win over, control me, and even marry his daughter to me. But I also grew up in Alterac, how could I not know the "good reputation" of his eldest lady.

   It is said that she has more than a dozen lovers alone."

   "You refused?"

  The pirate asked.

  Oridon shook his head and said seriously:

   "No, I accept it. If I marry a **** and go home, I may be ridiculed by those in the know, but only with the full support of the Barov family will I be able to claim the throne."

   "Very well, you are the one who does great things."

  Black immediately gave a thumbs up and gestured at Oriden.

   The man in front of him is really amazing, he can ignore the green hat on his head that makes people panic, just to realize his pursuit of power.

   Just by looking at this, you can see that Oridon, a young man who used to be flamboyant, has indeed grown a lot.

   "To be honest, Lord Black, I came here this time to form an alliance with you!"

  Seeing that the conversation was almost over, Oridan also became serious, he adjusted his clothes, and said to the pirate in front of him:

   "Your Majesty has explained to me your current power, and I desperately need the kindness of a master assassin and pirate captain.

  Although Alterac is truly landlocked, there are many, many more areas where we can work together. "

   "No need to say."

  Black waved his hand, took off his pipe, and exhaled a strange ring of smoke. He said to Oriden:

   "I would like to ally with you, Oridon Perenold, not just because you are my old friend, but because I really need the benefits you can get for me.

  I will help you ascend to the throne of the Alterac Kingdom, and I will do my best to help you.

  This is my first round of assistance to you. "

  The pirate took out twenty stacked golden cards from his personal pocket, placed them on the table in front of him, and pushed them to Oridon opposite.

Major    is no stranger.

   He saw the card in front of him, and his breathing became deeper.

   "Bearer gold coupons, each of which can be used to withdraw 50,000 gold coins from the goblins' banks."

  Black flicked his fingers and said:

   "If you want to do big things, how can you do without money? The Barov family has money, and it belongs to them. Every time you bow your head to them, you will be controlled by them one more point.

   I hope you stay independent and don't rely too much on them.

  The money should be enough for you to recruit troops and train a loyal legion in the Kingdom of Alterac.

  I will use my influence in Ravenhold to get you the highest priority to buy intelligence. Although my faction has just been established, it will develop rapidly in the future.

  I will set up a stronghold in the Kingdom of Alterac, and you can issue quests to them to get rid of those who stand in your way.

  I can even help you get the kindness and support from members of the Stormwind Kingdom and the royal family of Kul Tiras.

   But I have a request for you. "

   "Please speak."

  Oridon's tone of voice changed immediately.

   "Don't touch the Prestor family!"

  The pirate warned in a deep voice:

   "I know that family is also a powerful noble in the Kingdom of Alterac. They may block your way, but no matter what the situation, you are not allowed to confront them head-on.

   If they also have aspirations for the throne, then turn to support them and wait for the opportunity.

   This is for your and my good.

  If I hear rumors that you are hostile to Prestor on the sea, then I will give you up immediately. "

"This"

  Oridon hesitated for a moment, he felt that the twenty gold coupons in his hand were a little hot.

   He glanced at Blake and said:

   "I have no opinion, I am still young, and I have time to wait patiently. But the Barov family seems to have a lot of opinions on the Presto family."

   "Then give them up!"

  Blake leaned on the sofa and raised his legs, posing as a big boss, looking at Oliden in front of him, he said:

   "What Barov can give you, I can give you. What they can't give, I can! Of course, I can't find a noble **** to marry you."

   "Needless to say, Your Excellency."

  Oridon didn't hesitate too much, he reached out and unbuttoned the first button of his collar, moved his neck, drank the tea in front of him, stood up, and said to Blake:

   "If I had to choose between them and you, I would walk with you."

Major    smiled and joked:

   "After all, the Barov family couldn't find a master assassin as my backup, and I heard that Miss Katerina Presto, the eldest lady of the Presto family, has also reached marriageable age.

   Her reputation in the aristocratic circle is much better than that of the eldest lady of the Barov family. "

"Uh"

   This wave of answers caused Black to go down on the spot.

   After a few seconds, he raised his thumb with a weird expression and said to Oriden:

   "I can be sure now that you are indeed the one who does great things!"

   (end of this chapter)