Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 304 13. Planeswalker Jaina (Part 2) - [1835]

   (For Su Yan and Qingguo Brothers [3/5])

  Little Jaina, wearing a robe, a hood, and leaning on a staff, hopped out of the magic castle of the Tirisfal Council.

  Because we are going to go on a long journey tomorrow, we have to hurry up today to replenish all kinds of travel needs, buy some materials at the Magic Commercial Street, and then go to Violet Castle to ask Archmage Ansrem to apply for some magic scrolls and potions.

   These were all ordered by Teacher Merry.

  According to Ellie, members of the Tirisfal Council have some "privileges" in Dalaran, and little Jaina still doesn't quite understand what this means.

   But there are free scrolls and potions to take, which is always a pleasant thing.

   But before going to the magic commercial street, the little mage first went to the mage tower of Master Antonidas to see his "brother".

   "Merry Mentor said that my talent is very outstanding, but my learning ability is slightly insufficient, because I am too young, and learning too many messy magic theories at this time will only weaken my talent.

   turned me from the future "Queen of Winter" into a master of everything, but mediocre in everything.

   sounds reasonable.

   But all this time I have been learning ice magic, and I am already a little overwhelmed. "

  Little Jaina sighed, holding a glass of wine in both hands, using magic power to create a chill, keeping the temperature of the wine at a comfortable level, and handing it to Mage Kel'Thuzad who was half lying on the reclining chair.

  The latter's injury has almost recovered, but it is strange that the Kel'Thuzad wizard, who used to be very serious, has an obvious loss on his face.

  Beside him, is his precious cat, curled up cutely, sleeping soundly in the nest.

   Every time little Jaina sees this cat, there is a love in her eyes.

  The little girl likes this kind of cute thing.

   "Seeing that you have recovered from your injury, Senior Brother, I'm not worried anymore."

   Jaina looked at Kel'Thuzad with wine in front of her eyes, and she whispered:

   "Although you don't say it, I can probably guess that you were injured that night, brother, and it may have something to do with me."

   "No, it's none of your business, Jaina."

  Kel'Thuzad took a sip of his wine. He didn't want to show a complacent expression in front of a little mage, so he smiled awkwardly and said to Jaina beside him:

   "I was injured that night just because my fighting skills were so bad, it's not your fault. That night, I learned a lot and saw a world outside of magic.

   I just heard what you said about Master Merry's teaching arrangement for you, and I think it makes sense.

   To be proficient in everything means to be mediocre in everything. "

   The high-level mage stood up and walked to the window of the room with the wine glass in his hand. He looked at the city of Dalaran in the distance and said:

   "Perhaps, I should also draw some experience from your study plan. I should also look for the magic power that I am really good at, instead of blindly following the advice of the tutors and continuing to cultivate magic theory.

   I should also learn some combat skills. "

   Having said that, Kel'Thuzad looked back at the kitten sleeping soundly in the den. A hint of tenderness and firmness flashed in his eyes, and he put the wine glass in his hand aside.

   turned back and smiled at little Jaina, and said warmly:

   "A spellcaster who can't even protect what he loves is not qualified to call himself a mage."

   "Uh, in fact, I think, senior brother can try to join the secret organization led by the mentor."

   Jaina saw the determination on Kel'Thuzad's face, she looked left and right, and whispered:

   "I heard from the mentor and the guest today that he has been in Dalaran, observing those gifted and potential spellcasters, and when the time is right, he invites them.

   Ellie said that she saw your name in the teacher's handbook.

   Being able to be rated as such by the instructor shows that you are indeed a potential spellcaster. "

   Kel'Thuzad, who had no confidence after being beaten by stinky pirates in the previous battle, raised his eyebrows.

   There was a light of thought in his eyes.

   After a few seconds, he asked in a low voice:

   "Actually, after you left, Ana, Master Antonidas sent a letter back. He expressed regret for your leaving the Mage Tower, but also acknowledged the magic of Archmage Merry and praised him as the pride of a human spellcaster.

Master    said in his letter that Lord Merry was a 'demilich'.

   This is a concept I have never heard of.

  I couldn't find any magic theory related to this system in Dalaran's big library. Could little Anna explain to me what a demigod is? "

   "Ah, the mentor is no longer a demigod."

   Jaina thought for a while and explained to Kel'Thuzad:

"The mentor has stepped into eternity and has become a real lich, and is the only lich in Azeroth at present. According to the mentor himself, this is based on ice and shadow, and is extended by psychics as a system. out of the special magic path.

   It is said that when he completed the Ascension Ritual, he merged death magic into his power.

  In Dalaran, there is no information about this magic system, because it is the inheritance of the high elves. "

   "Is that so?"

   Kel'Thuzad frowned, nodded, and said softly:

   "Knowledge of spiritism, I remember that during our crusade against orc warlocks, we also harvested a batch of forbidden books, which were stored in the secret room of Violet Prison.

The    Council of Six doesn't allow spellcasters to study those dark forbidden powers. Ah, sorry, look at me, I'm too dull, little Anna.

  You are leaving tomorrow, and I am still wasting your precious time. "

  The high-level mage suddenly realized this, he hurriedly walked to his storage box, found some excellently organized magic materials, parchment, scroll potions and other supplies, and handed them to Jaina.

   said again with a very rusty smile:

   "You don't have to go to the Magic Commercial Street, these should be enough for you. This is your first time traveling, so be sure to pay attention to safety."

   "Then I'm welcome."

  Little Jaina checked the supplies given by her brother, and they were all of very good quality, indeed better than those purchased in the Magic Commercial Street.

   She put the materials back in her luggage, and was about to say goodbye to Kel'Thuzad when she remembered something sad.

   She didn't have many friends in Dalaran, so she confided to the high-level mage in front of her:

   "Actually, I still want to apply to my tutor and suspend my studies for a few days. I heard that my father is about to end the war and return to Kul Tiras. Maybe I have to see him before he goes back.

   But I was afraid that the teacher would reprimand me.

   Mentor Merry always has a gloomy face, lacks fresh emotions, and looks terrible. "

   "It is not necessary to apply."

   Kel'Thuzad said with a weird expression:

   "The Swamp of Sorrows you are going to is near the Blasted Land. In the letter from the Archmage, it was stated that Her Majesty Daelin was fighting in the Blasted Land at this time.

   This happens to be on the way. If you have enough time, half a day is enough. I think even Master Merry will not stop it. "

   Hearing this suggestion, Little Jaina's expression immediately became cheerful. Since she came to Dalaran, she has been learning magic, and she has never traveled outside, so she doesn't know much about the terrain of the Eastern Continent.

   Now that I can go out and travel, I can also solve my worries about meeting my father. I am overjoyed. After saying goodbye to my senior brother politely, I left the Mage Tower and went to the Violet Castle to apply for my own scrolls and potions.

   On the mage tower, Kel'Thuzad stood by the window and watched Jaina disappear at the end of the street. The high-level mage glanced at the wine glass placed by the window.

   The chill that little Jaina had left on it showed no sign of dissipating.

  Although it is just a very ordinary magic trick, being able to do it to this extent has already proved the terrible progress of Little Jaina in the past month or so.

   "How enviable the daughter of the sea is, what an amazing talent for magic."

   The high-level mage touched the chill on the wine glass, and with a trace of confusion, he said softly:

   "Master Merry praised me for my potential, but where is my talent? Should I continue to study with Master Antonidas? Or. Psychic? Lich

   Alas, it's really hard to decide. "

  “Meow~”

   When the high-level mage was thinking, the kitten behind him stretched and jumped, landing on Kel'Thuzad's shoulder, rubbing his master's cheek affectionately.

   This close gesture made the mage smile. He stroked the kitten on his shoulders, looked at the city in front of him, and recalled the battle that was completely suppressed that night.

   Not much humiliation.

   He is a very calm person, and he won't be swayed by emotions to think, but that night, the feeling of life and love being held in the hands of others, I really don't want to experience it again.

strength.

   He must find that innate power!

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   "Archmage Ansrem is so indifferent."

   Half an hour later, little Jaina walked out of the Violet Castle wearing a hood in her magical luggage, filled with magic scrolls and alchemy potions.

   As I walked, I thought about the scene of the conversation with the archmage just now.

   "He speaks and does things almost like Mentor Merry, probably because he is in a bad mood?"

  The little mage thought of some rumors he heard from Ellie before:

   "It is said that the daughter of Archmage Ansrem is very disobedient, and she tried to run away from home some time ago, saying that she was going to sea to become a pirate, but the Archmage got angry.

   also grounded his daughter at home.

  Pirate, why would she want to be a pirate? "

  Little Jaina frowned, and she couldn't think of an answer with her head down.

   As a princess from Kul Tiras, she was born and grew up in that ocean country, so that the little princess has no affection for the profession of pirates.

   This is also the opinion of the vast majority of Kul Tirans.

   Pirates who live by looting are too bad. They will only disturb the order on the sea. As long as they are caught, they should be hanged on the spot. Her father Dai Lin, from the day she went to sea until now, has no idea how many pirates have been hanged by her own hands.

  Many pirate groups that roamed the sea were wiped out by Dai Lin herself.

   At least little Jaina knew that before the orcs invaded Azeroth, part of the military expenditure of the Kul Tiras navy was obtained by fighting pirates.

  Kul Tiras navies call this kind of action "hunting".

   Those naval officers like this kind of activity the most. They can not only get awards and fame, but also get a lot of wealth. Many knights in Boralus have obtained titles by chasing pirates.

"oops"

   It is definitely not a good thing to think wildly when walking with your head down.

   Little Jaina, who was thinking about the family problems of Archmage Ansrem, just walked out of the castle, when she turned a corner, she slammed her head into the armor of the lady who was walking fast in front of her.

   The little princess' forehead had an "intimate contact" with the cold and sturdy armor, making a thud, causing her to sit down on the ground.

   His forehead was glowing red.

   Hiss. It hurts.

"Um?"

   Just when Jaina rubbed her head and was about to get up, she saw the tall elf lady in front of her, wearing exquisitely enchanted plate armor and a battle helmet, crouching down.

   At the sound of the armor, she reached out a friendly hand towards Little Jaina. But the eyes under the battle helmet looked at the blonde-haired, doll-like little girl with familiar blue eyes.

   "Sorry, I'm walking too fast, cute little girl."

  The gentle Sarasian language, with a pure elven reflex, sounded from under the battle helmet. Little Jaina grabbed the gauntlet in front of her and was pulled up by the elf lady.

  Easy as picking up a bunny.

   This elf woman is so powerful!

  The little mage suddenly had this thought in her heart. She patted the robe on her body and was about to apologize when she heard the elf in front of her change the human language and said:

   "What a beautiful pendant, is it your favorite?"

"what!"

   Jaina was startled and looked down. The silver anchor pendant hanging around her neck was thrown out in the collision just now, and it was hanging on her robe.

   She hurriedly put the pendant back into her clothes, which could not be seen by others.

   "Well, since it is a beloved thing, you must protect it. Hiding it in your clothes is not a good way to protect your beloved thing. Cute little girl, see you next time."

   The elf female warrior did not ask much.

   She stretched out her hand, touched Jaina's head, helped her smooth out her messy hair, and said goodbye politely. Carrying the Phoenix epee, she strode into the Violet Castle.

   "She's so weird."

  Little Jaina stood at the gate of the castle, watching the elf female warrior disappear, clutching her chest, frowning and thinking:

   "Why didn't I resist her at all when she touched my head?"

   "Is she someone I've met?"

   (end of this chapter)