Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 435 144. Are all assassins so polite now?

While the undead pirates sailed back to Tol Barad Island, tens of thousands of miles away, the capital of the human naval power of Kul Tiras, the famous trading port outside the city of Boralus, outside the graystone fortress military port .

   The ruler of this country, the Admiral of the Alliance, Dalene Proudmoore, who is respected by countless people and hated by the same number of people, just finished visiting the new warship that is about to be launched.

  The king is on tour, so there should be elite guards around.

   But Dai Lin doesn't have many protectors around. This king has been in the military all his life. He is powerful and in his prime. His character is as heroic as the sea, and he doesn't like many people around him.

   But of course those close to him can follow the king at close range.

   For example, Dai Lin's most trusted comrades-in-arms.

  Compared with a few months ago, Dai Lin's mental state is much better. She no longer looks haggard and painful. She should have slowly come out of the pain of losing her child.

   Especially during the period of slaughtering orcs in the cursed land, returning to his hometown, and being accompanied by his family, the admiral seems to have returned to his former state of majesty.

Especially after taking care of his manners, trimming his beard, and putting on a set of hunting clothes of the Kul Tiras nobles, the king, who already has four children, has the kind that can make young chicks. Relax the dashing temperament of the screaming domineering uncle.

   "William, I am very satisfied with the new gunship you built under your supervision. This new firepower ship should be equipped into the fleet as soon as possible to replace the battleship damaged in the war."

  Daelin rode on a majestic sea mane steed. He skillfully pulled the reins and joked to a knight who was also with him with the same warrior demeanor:

   "Of course we must do our best to keep secrets. We won't be stolen by the red-eyed wolves in Gilneas like last time."

   "Your Majesty, the spies of the Gilneas stole only the design of the previous generation of warships. That design is outdated. Old-fashioned warships need to carry Tide Sages in order to exert their maximum combat effectiveness."

  The noble who was teased by Dai Lin smiled helplessly and explained:

   "But our new gunship has improved the sail system and shape, especially the increase in firepower, so that it can easily suppress the navies of other countries without the need for tide sages.

   Again, Your Majesty, hasn't that matter been investigated?

   Gilneas was able to steal the battleship blueprints because Lord Stormsong's ineffective son was seduced by beauty.

   Hehe, those Gilneas people who are marked by wolves actually play such nasty tricks. "

   "Young people, it's normal to be lustful and lustful, who hasn't been young yet?"

   Dai Lin glanced at the solemn Lord Ashvane beside him, and he whispered:

   "Just like William, didn't you have a group of lovers when you were young? Besides, that child has already been punished, and he has no chance to inherit the power of the Stormsong family.

   This lesson will be remembered for a lifetime. "

   "But Lord Stormsong's choice of his nephew, Brannon Stormsong, doesn't look like a man to revive the family business."

  Lord William shook his head.

   He stopped talking about it, and asked again:

   "Fleet commanders and sailors are still being refitted. We have also lost a lot of veterans in this orc war, and new recruits are still being recruited, and they still need training to become combat effectiveness.

  Why does His Majesty have to urge the fleet to change clothes in such a hurry? I heard that you visited the firearms factory yesterday. Did you sense the danger? "

   "Dangerous, not really."

  Dailyn touched her beard and said:

   "It's just that there has always been an inexplicable feeling recently that this sea may not be calm for long.

Although the    orcs have failed, our fleet still cannot be idle. Recent reports from the Admiralty show that a new force has emerged on the South China Sea route.

   They call themselves 'The Forgotten', and the leader appears to be a troll. "

   "Pirates?"

  Lord William Ashvane was stunned when he heard Daelin's words, and he quickly joked:

   "What kind of pirates? Can you attract the personal attention of the 'Lord of the Sea'? This makes me wonder, are those Forsaken pirates any different from the pirates who used to fear us?"

   "They're nothing special, but they have a lot of guts."

   Dai Lin shrugged and said to her old friend for many years in disapproval:

   "Half a month ago, they took the initiative to attack a caravan under Farreville's command, even if those poor people played the banner of Kul Tiras, they were not spared.

   The surviving crew reported that the pirates used sorcery to drive the dead into battle.

  I don't particularly pay attention to them, but if the leaders of those pirates are trolls, then perhaps their origins will be implicated in the Zandalari trolls in the South Sea.

   Even if they were not involved, this group of pirates who dared to attack the merchants of Kul Tiras were no longer ordinary pirates. This is a provocation to us, and a provocation to all the brave navies of Kul Tiras!

  If we don't strike back with thunder, we will give luck to those pirates who will never disappear in the South China Sea. "

   "Well, if that's the case, then you really have to be careful."

   Lord Ashvane laughed twice, but he was a little disapproving in his heart.

   Pirates only.

  The pirates in the South China Sea will never die. The seas full of wealth and opportunities will always attract desperadoes from all over the world to plunge into it.

   They are like weeds in the field. After one crop is cut, another crop will soon grow again.

  The endless pirates may be able to scare people from other countries. Unfortunately, in the eyes of the Kul Tirans, they only represent countless military exploits, titles and wealth.

   is like a herd of pigs kept in captivity at sea.

   When the pig is fat, it is time to kill it.

   Every time the fleet is dispatched to exterminate pirates in the South China Sea, it is not possible to kill all the pirates, but to leave some "seeds", which has become the consensus of the navy.

   is like the truth that all diligent fishermen understand. No matter what you do, you can't exhaust the pond and fish.

   To talk about a "sustainable" development.

   Besides, it is not a bad thing to have pirates in the South China Sea. They can effectively attack other countries and the commercial power of other forces, creating more opportunities for Kul Tiras maritime merchants.

   As for the Kuguo merchants, aren't they afraid of pirates?

   Well, they are really not afraid.

  The pirates dare not touch the caravans of Kul Tiras with a little brains.

   It is said that the goblin consortium has also begun to imitate the methods of the Kul Tiras in recent years. The cunning little greenskins seem to be preparing to cultivate their own pirates.

   In short, the matter of piracy is about to form a "special industry" in the South China Sea. There are many forces involved, and it is difficult to explain in a sentence or two.

   But one thing is certain, as long as the Kul Tiras fleet is still there, as long as Daelin is still there, they will never think about finding any flowers in the South China Sea.

  Lord William Ashvane and Daelin said a few more recent interesting things, and the topic soon came to some important national events.

   "Speaking of which, Arthur's child will be officially married in three months.

  Although the old lord has not officially announced it, according to the recent series of changes in the Waycrest family, Arthur is likely to take over as the head of the family after he gets married.

  What does Your Majesty think about this matter? "

   "I have no opinion."

  Dailyn was impatient with this political temptation, and replied:

   "Arthur was a good boy, brave, kind, and righteous, and he inherited all the virtues of the Waycrest family, and his fiancée, though not very well-born, I have met a few times.

   was a great talker, a very smart woman, and the sincere bond between her and Arthur reminded me of my younger days and my Katherine.

   And Arthur is”

   Having said that, Dai Lin held the reins tightly.

   A trace of loss flashed in his eyes, and his tone became softer:

   "Arthur is still Drake's good friend. I will bless that child's marriage. I will not allow anyone to destroy this happiness and beauty!"

   "Your Majesty, condolences."

  Lord William Ashvane bowed his head.

   He glanced at Dai Lin's expression and continued:

   "But there is news that the old Lord Waycrest personally invited Pope Alonthos Fao to come to Kul Tiras to officiate the wedding of his child.

   This displeased the Stormsong family.

  I know Your Majesty you don't like to hear this, but after all, this is a matter of national integrity.

  Once the heir of the Waycrest family is officially baptized, this means that the status of the Church of the Holy Light in the country will be greatly improved, eh? What is ringing? "

   The baron's words were interrupted by a sudden situation, and something rushed out of the nearby forest.

   He felt something approaching, and the instinct of a warrior made him hold the hilt of the sword around his waist, and it was Dai Lin who reacted faster than him.

   While drawing out the sailor sword from his waist, the legendary warrior grabbed the arm of Lord William Ashvane beside him and threw it towards the guard behind him.

   He himself jumped up from the warhorse and fired a standard cleave at the masked assassin who was attacking next to him.

"boom"

When Dai Lin held the slender sailor sword and collided with the elf magic blade wielded by the assassin, she let out an overwhelmed scream. At the same time as the blade was broken, the slender assassin quickly retreated and smashed a ball of magic with her hand. on Dalin.

   In the next instant, four or five flaming demon spirits broke through the space and jumped out, approaching the king holding the broken sword under the converging impact.

Then

   "Boom"

   A violent explosion of magic power burst into flames, completely wrapping Dalene Proudmoore's tall figure.

   Such an explosion shocked the guards of the king who followed behind, and a large group of knights with big arms and round waists rushed from all directions to save their king.

   But such a tentative explosion would not kill a legendary warrior.

  It is hard to even break the skin.

   Dai Lin's hunting outfit was burnt in a mess.

   The admiral jumped out of the fire with a broken sword in two or three steps, intending to launch a vicious and deadly counterattack, but strangely, after this brief encounter, the powerful assassin had no intention of fighting again.

   On the contrary, she looked suspiciously at the embarrassed Dailin who stood up from the flames and was surrounded by rage. After a second of hesitation, the assassin decisively gave up the assassination.

   threw a teleportation spell on himself and disappeared in front of Dai Lin.

"boom"

  Dai Lin shot the bullet from her musket into the floating light, but failed to harm the weird assassin.

   "You're not him. Sorry to bother you."

   Before the assassin disappeared, he politely dropped a sentence.

   in complex Sarasian language.

   It might not be understood by other people, but Dai Lin can definitely understand, but if she understands, she understands, and the meaning of the assassin's words made Dai Lin frown fiercely.

   He was ready to have some fun, but I got so angry that you came here?

   and what she said.

  What do you mean I'm not him?

   Who is he?

Hello!

   Elf female assassin, you must speak clearly before you leave!

   "Your Majesty, you."

  The loyal great knight Cyrus rushed over with the halberd, nervously looking at the stunned king, who coughed and looked in the direction where the assassin disappeared in front of him.

   He said in a strange tone:

   "I'm fine, don't make a fuss, Cyrus. There are a lot of people in this world who want my life, just a little elf girl. Block the news, don't make it all over the city.

  The war has just ended, the people need peace, and such things will only increase their burden. "

   "Your Majesty, you are too reckless!"

  Lord William, who was thrown out by Dai Lin just now, also walked up quickly with his sailor sword in hand, and said in a low voice with a serious expression:

   "This is not on the battlefield, you don't need to be ready to fight at all times, such a thing. If you are injured, the whole country will immediately fall into chaos!

   You should think more about your country, you should learn from His Majesty Terenas, and trust your guards more! "

   "Okay, William, am I okay?"

  Dai Lin patted the tattered clothes on her body, and glanced at the shattered sailor sword. He shook his head and said:

   "Need a new sword. What a pity, I killed at least a hundred greenskins with this sword."

   "Your Majesty, that was an elf just now, right? I saw her ears."

  Lord William saw that the king was all right, and his worries were relieved.

   Then his expression immediately became weird. He and Dai Lin had been friends for many years, and he knew a little about Dai Lin's romantic affairs on the Eastern Continent back then.

   This will look left and right, and say to Dai Lin in a low voice:

   "Do you remember that gossip that was circulated on the battlefield before? Some people say that they saw a young half-elf with eyes that look like yours on the elf's side.

  I think you may need to write a letter to the mage lady who left without saying goodbye. If it can be confirmed, it may be a bad thing turned into a good thing. "

   "Shouldn't it be? The elf had his face covered just now, but his skin was very dark, not like Quel'Thalas."

   Dai Lin was also a little embarrassed by this news.

   He stroked his beard and said:

   "But you're right. It seems that I do have to go to the Eastern Continent and meet in person. Ahem, William, don't let Catherine know about this today.

   Just like the things I hid for you back then.

   Now, it's your turn to keep your king a secret. "

   (end of this chapter)