Azeroth Shadow Trail

   Chapter 22 21. Brewing counterattack

A large number of    forests, which are easy to hide, are very suitable terrain for assassins to play.

The    orc killer and the young sergeant were also perfectly coordinated, with Oriden on horseback yelling from the front, attracting the attention of the wolf cavalry, while Black appeared from the shadows behind to attack and kill.

   There is also the support of the deadly ranger Nathanos Maris hiding in the woods.

   Every time he shoots an arrow from the hiding place, he can always accurately penetrate the eyes of the orcs, or pin the wolf under their crotch to the ground, creating an assassination opportunity for Black.

   And, Maris's hound named "Desolation".

   That beast is extremely vicious.

  Black has seen more than once that it bravely challenged the Orc War Wolf, which was a circle bigger than himself, but he could easily win every time. The ordinary Gilneas Hound, although he had excellent blood, could not do such a thing.

  The hound of Maris is estimated to be the best among the well-known Gilneas hounds. It is said that only the Gilneas royal family and the Greymane family have domesticated pure-blooded royal hounds.

  I don't know how he got it?

   In less than ten minutes, they killed all the orcs and wolf cavalry scattered in the forest, and Nathanos blocked the forest with war bows, and these unlucky ghosts couldn't even escape.

forest

   This is a battlefield ruled by rangers.

   They rescued seven or eight scouts, but sadly, everyone else died.

   A single poorly trained human scout, without wearing heavy armor, has a very small chance of winning against the orc wolf cavalry.

   "Cut off their heads! Bring them back to the castle, the Major will reward us!"

   is also a young sergeant Oridon who fought a **** battle. He shouted to the remaining soldiers. Although the remaining people still had fear, everyone was injured.

   But out of hatred for the orcs, he did not object to this order, and a few others gathered up the remains of their companions, dug a pit in the forest, buried them hastily, and put away their dog tags.

   "Two masters, you saved us."

  Oridon rubbed his hands and approached Blake and Maris who were resting by the trees in the forest. He changed his name to a more mysterious name, and said in a respectful tone:

   "Come back to the castle with us, Major Blackmoore, destined to do something big, needs two warriors like you now."

  Maris probably had a lot of contact with elves, which made him appear quite indifferent in front of strangers, but just leaned there, making new arrows with a knife, and did not talk to him.

   On the other hand, Black put on the appearance of an "extraordinary man", took out the jerky from the luggage, fed it to the little murloc in his arms, and said to Oriden, who was a little embarrassed beside him:

   "I'm still far from being a Master Assassin. Don't call me that. Also, your surname is Perenold? What is your relationship with His Majesty Aiden Perenold of Alterac Kingdom?"

   "Just distant relatives."

   The young man's smile suddenly became more embarrassing.

  Black noticed the change in his expression and stopped asking.

   When he heard this name before, he recalled the complete life experience of this young man with a somewhat exaggerated style, and also knew his future destiny.

   This guy is not a warrior, nor is he a decent person.

   He escaped the Orc War, and also the Undead War that followed.

   also has terrible abilities that don't quite match his ambitions, and even after many years, he's a little guy.

   But he was also Black's best "step" to enter Dunhold Castle, the pirate assassin bowed his head and stroked the little murloc's head.

   He rolled his eyes and said to Oriden beside him:

   "After a long hunt, my companions and I do need a safe place to rest, and my companions have brought very important battlefield information to Major Blackmore.

   We must go to the castle immediately.

   But personally, I hate orcs as much as you do, so if Major Blackmoore really wants to go to war, I'm willing to do everything in my power to help him. "

"it is good!"

   The young sergeant, who was already a little disappointed, suddenly lit up.

   He also has his own little abacus.

   He went out to investigate with a scout team of more than 30 people, but he was defeated by the orcs, and there were less than ten people left. Although he returned to the castle with the heads of more than 20 orcs, it was already a shame to wash away.

   But he also has his own ambitions.

  He wanted to get ahead in this war.

   However, with such a record at the moment, it is really hard to do it, but if you can take the "orc killer" who has been in the limelight recently, please go back to the castle, and your mentor will be very happy.

  Black said a few more words to Maris. The ranger was not at ease with the surroundings. He guessed that there might be orcs approaching, so he rode on his horse, brought his hound, and continued to patrol around.

   After seeing the indifferent Maris leave, Oridon, who was resting next to him, looked left and right, lowered his voice, rubbed his hands, and said to Black:

   "That. Master, I just saw you put away the weapon of the Orc Wolf Rider Captain, I."

"Um?"

   Black glanced at him and said:

   "You want to plot my spoils? Do you know the price of provoking a shadowwalker?"

   "No no no, not a conspiracy!"

  Oridon saw Black's method of killing orcs with his own eyes, and he waved his hand and explained:

   "I mean, I know many warriors who have a hobby of collecting enemy weapons. As a side branch of the Alterac royal family, I actually have such a tradition.

   But I'm still practicing with my mentor, and I don't have the chance to get my loot.

Master   , you are a walker in the shadows, that two-handed sword is not a weapon you are used to, so I would like to ask if I have the honor to buy it from you.”

   Before he finished speaking, he saw Blake's eyes looking at him.

  The pirate assassin wore a mask, only showing a pair of eyes, but the smile implied in it made Oridon feel that his own thoughts were all seen through by the orc killer in front of him.

   He suddenly felt a little ashamed and a little nervous.

  “Shu”

   The rough-looking shaved sword was inserted under his feet, and Black also took out another thing from the luggage, the head of the Orc Wolf Cavalry Captain.

   These two things made Oridon's eyes flash with desire and greed.

   His poor excuse must be false.

   If he collects weapons and so on, he also deceives children. This cunning and ambitious guy actually wants to "buy" his own military exploits.

"take it."

  Black threw the head of the orc captain to Oriden, he waved his hand, and said in a hoarse voice:

   "Young people should have their own first orc head, this is human nature, I can understand, if you can prepare me a comfortable, undisturbed room in Dunhold Castle.

   and bear all the expenses of my residence there, I can guarantee that your 'glory' will be flawless. "

   "No problem, Master!"

  Oridon looked left and right like a thief, picked up his small magic bag from his waist, and put the orc head and sword in it.

   As expected of the royal son of Alterac.

   Even if it's just a side member, he has such good things as magic luggage on his body.

   His eyes were full of contentment, and his attitude was even more flattering. He brought a horse to Black himself, and after simply paying homage to the dead, he rushed all the way to Durnholde Castle.

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   "What a shocking news!"

   In the lord's drawing room of Dunhold Castle, Edras Blackmore, a human major in white armor, with a sturdy physique and sharp eyes, was welcoming Black and Nathanos.

   This veteran of the Stromgard Kingdom is not like a nobleman, and his tone of speech is also in line with the boldness of a warrior, without any pretense.

  He looked serious at first, after listening to the news brought by the human ranger.

   After learning that Orgrim Doomhammer, the orc chieftain, secretly took half of the orc army out of the hills battlefield and took the Hinterlands to Quel'Thalas, the major stood up in shock.

He says:

   "Those greenskins are really a group of war madmen! They are arrogant and arrogant, and they dare to divide their troops to provoke the Elf Kingdom before they defeat us, but this may not be a bad thing."

   Major Blackmoore turned around his desk a few times, and in a mature and prudent tone, he said while thinking:

   "Their random division of troops and enemies will win us more allies and more time.

   Perhaps the Sun King of Quel'Thalas, who has not responded to human requests for help, will reconsider the Alliance's proposal after seeing the furious offensive of the orcs with his own eyes.

   But that's for later!

   Now that I have the news, in the hills, we can let it go! "

Major    looked back at the tactical map on the desk. He drew a circle with his fingers on the map with shining eyes, and then turned back to Nathanos who had a calm face and said:

   "I personally thank you very much for the news, Mr. Maris, you are indeed a hero of Lordaeron, but I have a small request.

   I also have scouts under my command.

   But you have also seen that those trash can't break through the rampant hunting and hunting of the orcs at all, and let them contact Tarren Mill and Dalaran with news, I'm not at ease!

   But the chance of war is fleeting, especially at a time when we desperately need an inspiring victory. "

   Major Blackmore let out a sigh of relief.

   He said to Maris sincerely:

   "I know you're tired, champion, but I really beg you, go to Tarren Mill immediately, and contact General Gavinrad, who is stationed there, and the mages in Dalaran.

  I believe that with the strategic vision of the general, he is definitely not willing to give up this opportunity.

  I want to launch a big counterattack against the hill orcs, but I am short of troops, and I need the coordinated assistance of Tarren Mill, Korran's Dagger and Dalaran.

   You are the only one who can pass the enemy blockade and send the news in the shortest time. "

   "I'm willing to go immediately, that's what I'm here for."

  Nathanos said to the major in a very calm, almost indifferent tone:

   "I need the best warhorse, as well as your letter from the major, and your strategic plan. It's a waste of time to cross the front line repeatedly. If you can make a plan at one time, it's better."

"it is good!"

Major    made a gesture of "please", he sat on the chair, picked up the quill, and said:

   "I immediately started writing a letter, explaining my thoughts to the general, for a maximum of ten minutes. Please wait outside for a while."

  Black and Maris left the office. In the corridor outside the castle, Nathanos glanced back at Black and said:

   "Are you going to leave with me? Blake, maybe we can continue to exchange combat experience on the way, and fight side by side with an orc killer like you, which makes me feel very relieved and honored."

"I really want to go."

  Blake looked left and right, approached Maris, lowered his voice, and said mysteriously:

   "But I can't go, I want to stay here, Maris, I don't know if you noticed, but I smelled an orc stench on the Major just now!

   I have to stay here and find out!

  I am in this castle, and I have a war to fight.

   So, my friend, this time, you have to go alone. "

   (end of this chapter)