Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 303 12. Planeswalker Jaina (1) - [1735]

   (For Su Yan and Qingguo Brothers [2/5])

   "Anna? Anna! Don't sleep, it's time to get up and recite the spell."

   Dalaran City, on the upper floor of the secret castle of the Tirisfal Council, a room that is very girly, but full of books. Ellie, the high elf, was shaking the sleeping Jaina Proudmoore up.

   "Ah, Sister Ellie? What time is it now?"

  The children are all snooze, and the little Jaina who was shaken rubbed her eyes, yawned, and asked the high elf in front of her:

   "Didn't the instructor just take the assessment yesterday? Why do you have to recite the spell again?"

   "Yesterday's assessment was 'Advanced Ice Spell and Deep Freezing Magic Theory', and today's test is '37 variants of Frostbolt's mana model', which cannot be generalized."

The fair-haired elf mage pouted her mouth very intimately, and just woke up, little Jaina with disheveled hair brought her mage robe and combed her hair, and she was very ingenious, giving this doll-like little girl a whole A single ponytail hairstyle for elves.

  Let this literate little girl have a little more agile temperament.

   But to be honest, Jaina didn't have time to pay attention to the minutiae.

   Even when she was combing her hair, she was still studying and reciting a large thick book in her hand.

The new mentor    found for her is very good.

  No, it should be said that it is quite powerful.

   At least in the attainment of ice magic, Jaina estimates that there are not many spellcasters in Azeroth that can compare with Mentor Merry.

   But while the instructor is very powerful, he is also very strict.

  When the little princess was studying magic under Master Antonidas, the time for the class was already full, and the archmage asked Jaina to develop in an all-round way.

   Therefore, while learning the theory of ice magic, he also needs to study the magic theory of arcane and fire, and sometimes he can take time to do experiments or something.

   But after being transferred to Merry Winterwind, the Arch Lich re-booked her study plan, all arcane spells and fires were put back first.

   Specializes in ice magic theory and spell learning.

  Master Merry is really strict. Apprentices in other mage towers are tested once every two weeks, but here he has to complete the test every day.

   "Allie, Anna, go downstairs."

   As soon as the two girls walked out of Jaina's room, they saw an arcane eye jump out from in front of them, and the indifferent voice of Mentor Merry could be heard.

   They looked at each other and hurried downstairs.

   However, after entering the hall, Jaina found that there was an unfamiliar visitor in the hall where no one usually came.

   He was sitting opposite Mr. Merry, wearing a thick purple robe and black gloves, with short silver-gray hair and wrinkles on his face, looking very old.

   But a pair of blue eyes are very bright, very flexible, not like the eyes of the elderly.

   The most peculiar thing is that in the hands of this strange mage, he is holding the "chicken-leg staff" that Mr. Merry never leaves, that is, the Staff of Atiesh.

   is said to be the symbol of the guardian.

   As for the name of the chicken leg staff, Ellie did not know where she heard it from. After telling Jaina, the little princess also used the chicken leg staff in private to refer to the mentor's legendary staff.

  It looks too much like a chicken leg.

   But joking aside, Jaina knows how powerful this staff is. Ordinary mages, even arch mages, cannot touch it normally.

   is said to be a caster who is not recognized by the power of the guardian, and will feel the pain of being electrocuted when touched.

   But now, this powerful staff is held in the hands of the strange mage very docilely.

   "I haven't seen it in years"

   Khadgar, who visited the Parliament Castle, said in a quiet tone:

   "When I saw it again, seriously, I was taken aback. After all, the last time I touched it, it threw a terrible curse on me and made me who I am now."

   "But it also gives you strength, perhaps from Medivh's guilt, or perhaps from your talent. Either way, the power you have is real."

  Merry Winterwind sat on the chair, without looking up, studying the irregular jade-colored crystal in his hand, which was brought by Khadgar.

   The old lich said to Khadgar in a cold voice:

   "It's just that, after so long, you still haven't mastered that ray of guardian power. I have to ask one more question, Khadgar, what have you been doing all these years?

Did    follow Lothar's actions and fight the passion of the orcs, turning you from a gifted spellcaster to a mediocre mediocrity? "

   "Master, don't you speak so directly, okay?"

   Khadgar shrugged helplessly and said:

   "This is the first time we've met. Although Garona described your situation to me, it was a little too ruthless. Well, are these two ladies your disciples?"

  The embarrassed Khadgar immediately changed the subject, he stood up, and politely introduced himself to Little Jaina and Ellie:

   "Hello, pretty girls. My name is Khadgar, I was born in Dalaran. When I was seventeen, I was sent to Karazhan to be an apprentice to the astral mage Medivh by the mages in this city.

  Uh, don't look at my old appearance now, this is the effect of the curse.

   Actually, I am only in my twenties this year. "

   "Ah, I know you!"

  Little Jaina tilted her head for a while, she blinked and said:

   "Mage Kel'Thuzad said about you, he said you were one of the two most unlucky guys in the city, sacrificed by the Council of Six.

  You are more unlucky than Ronin. "

   "Anna."

   Ellie pushed little Jaina's shoulders behind her uneasily, she lowered her voice and said:

   "This is an archmage, don't be so rude, don't talk about his sadness. Besides, there can't be anyone in this city more unlucky than Ronin."

   "Oh, sorry."

   After all, Jaina was only a ten-year-old girl, so she immediately bent over to apologize. In the end, Khadgar didn't say anything, but Merry Winterwind said directly:

   "No, no need to apologize, my disciple.

   Khadgar's achievements today are, in my opinion, inseparable from Medivh's strict teachings.

  If he hadn't been sent to Karazhan to continue his studies in Dalaran, a group of mediocrity, he would not have possessed such solid magical powers at this age.

  Especially after Medivh's death, Khadgar's progress has been disappointing, so it's undeniable that the Astral Mage realized his potential. "

   "You! You inhuman old lich!"

   Khadgar seemed to be stimulated by these words, and he also turned back and scolded:

   "You have no idea what my life was like in Karazhan."

   "What did you just call me?"

  Merry raised his head, staring at Khadgar with a pair of eyes as blue as glaciers, causing the latter to shudder violently, and the anger in his heart disappeared 90% of the time.

   It was only then that he realized that he was talking to the only orthodox lich in the world of Azeroth.

   The opponent has the strength to easily bury him ten times.

   "Forget it, let's get down to business."

   Before Khadgar could apologize, Merry took the initiative to change the subject with an indifferent attitude. He held up the emerald crystal in his hand and said to the three people in front of him:

   "There's something unsettling about this crystal, and it reminds me of some dark power I'm tracking down. I'll have to go check it out in Swamp of Sorrows myself.

   Khadgar, you must accompany me.

   And you two.

  Allie and Jaina, although you are not official members of the Tirisfal Council, I feel compelled to let you know what kind of enemy I am trying to fight against by re-establishing this ancient council.

   This may give you a clearer understanding of the life you will face in the future.

  Go pack your things, we'll leave tomorrow. "

   "Okay, Tutor."

  Little Jaina answered happily.

   She has been having some headaches due to the heavy study pressure recently, so she could just take the opportunity to purchase materials to go to the city to relax and stop by to see Mage Kel'Thuzad.

   He was injured last time, and now I don’t know if he has healed or not. After all, he is a nominal senior brother.

  Allie is a little less confident.

   But Jaina agreed. It would be too embarrassing for her to back down, so she agreed.

   Watching the two girls go upstairs and leave, Khadgar turned around and said to the old lich:

   "Your Excellency Merry, not to mention how outrageous the act of taking two young girls to explore the danger itself, just say this crystal itself, do you know where it came from?"

   "Of course, I know."

  Merry glanced at Khadgar and said:

   "The Swamp of Sorrows, the Pool of Tears, the Temple of Atal'Hakkar, the gathering place of the Hakkari exiles and trolls, and the garrison of the Green Dragonflight.

   The dragon language warning in this crystal comes from the dream prince Eraniku Skaldgar. I doubt whether your dragon language recognition course has passed.

   When it speaks to you, you should recognize its identity. "

   "Master, have you ever told you that when you tell the truth, it's really embarrassing."

   Khadgar sighed and said:

   "I thought the moody Medivh was tough enough to deal with, but now, I know that there is really worse than him in this world."

   "Interested in joining the Tirisfal Council?"

   Khadgar had not finished his rant, when the old Lich opposite suddenly asked.

   This made Khadgar very puzzled. As Medivh's apprentice, of course he knew about the existence of this council and its history, but Khadgar was puzzled by another thing.

   He crossed his hips, looked at Merry Winterwind in front of him, and asked:

   "From the time I entered the castle to the present, Master Merry, you have commented negatively on me. Perhaps in your eyes, I'm just a second-rate spellcaster. Why did you invite me to join this secret organization?"

   "Because you have the possibility to become a first-class, or even a top-class spellcaster."

  The old Lich said straightforwardly:

   "I, have a friend whose style is just that, direct, candid, and wastes no time. When I was losing my emotional thinking as a human, I realized that his style was a good fit for me.

   If I offend you, please don't mind.

  I'm just telling the truth.

   As now, I see a potential in you."

   "Ha, when Medivh is in a normal mood, he will tell me that."

   Khadgar waved his hand, and he asked back:

   "But I don't know the meaning of Medivh's words, so Master, what I want to ask is, what kind of potential do you and him see from me?"

   Old Merry was silent for a few seconds.

  He raised his head, looked at Khadgar, and said seriously:

  “is the potential to change the world!

  You can do great things if you are willing to aspire to that greatness, and this staff and its hidden power always need a staff bearer.

   is like a sharp sword, which must be mastered by the master of swordsmanship in order to exert sufficient deterrent power.

   Just like in human civilization, there must be a guardian.

  My disciple Jaina also has this potential, but she is too young, you may be able to do this duty for her before she grows to the limit.

   It's not just you, Khadgar.

  I've been watching the casters in this city, and I've got several options, and I'll keep watching them and inviting them.

   As I invite you.

  You can continue to hang around with mediocrity and waste your life and potential, or you can join us and use your power for the right things.

   I know you are hesitant, it is normal.

  When I set foot on this road, I also hesitated, but after you see those things from the abyss with your own eyes, I believe that you will make the same choice as me.

   Go.

   Prepare for this long journey.

   In the words of my friend, I, the old lich, will take you to see the darkness hidden in history. I hope your sanity can withstand the impending shock. "

   (end of this chapter)