While Sharlayan and Stellagosa were busy completing the tasks entrusted by Wyrmrest Temple, the Backlight Blade team headed by Atla was not idle either.
Except for a few people who were used to monitor Icecrown Glacier and Storm Peaks, others were sent to detect various intelligence about the Drakkari trolls.
Some thieves have been stationed in Grizzly Hills for a long time. While observing the performance of the Drakkari trolls on the battlefield, they also act as temporary diplomats, taking the trouble to explain to the grizzly throat furbolgs the benefits of an alliance with Quel'Thalas.
Due to all the strange actions Shandalar's highborne made in order to obtain magic power, the grizzly-maw furbolg has always had a grudge against the descendants of the highborne, and has been unable to make up its mind to formally form an alliance with Quel'Thalas.
However, as the battle ahead became more intense, the grey-throated furbolg's original attitude of resolute refusal seemed to soften.
As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Nowadays, what the grey-throated furbolgs care most about is not the origin of the high elves, but whether they can really send troops from the western battlefield to contain the Drakkari trolls and reduce the pressure they face on the front line, as those temporary diplomats said. pressure.
The Drakkari trolls have been sitting in Northrend, and the catastrophe has not caused any harm to them.
The national power of the Frost Troll Empire still maintains the state after the decisive battle with the Yaqir Empire. After thousands of years of development, it is even stronger than before.
Grizzly Hills is the hometown of the giant bear demigods Ursoc and Ursol. Their souls in the Emerald Dream will still cast their sights on Grizzly Hills from time to time.
For ten thousand years, furbolgs and trolls have fought tug-of-war in the northern part of the Grizzly Hills from time to time. Sometimes the Drakkari trolls have the upper hand, and sometimes the grizzly-throated furbolgs retake the battle line.
The fertility rates of furbolgs and trolls are both low. After recharging their energy, they will start war again in a tacit understanding, and each side knows the other's ins and outs.
The arrival of the high elves will undoubtedly be a key factor in breaking the deadlock, but the greymaw furbolgs are still doubtful about the abilities of these strange descendants of the high elves.
They hope to see the high elves in action first.
Moonsong Forest was originally the territory of the elves, and it was understandable that the high elves, as descendants of the upper elf, would take it back and rebuild it.
If possible, Sarlayan would not want to have a head-on conflict with the powerful Drakkari trolls.
Unfortunately, the Drakkari, whose population continues to grow, have clearly shown their desire to invade Crystalsong Forest, and fighting has become Quel'Thalas' only option.
Although destined to break up with the Drakkari trolls, Sarlayan did not plan to have a full-scale conflict with the unknowing frost trolls until the expeditionary force arrived.
Atla and others have become very familiar with the outpost camp built by the Drakkari Trolls at the border of Crystalsong Forest, and even recorded how many times their leader peed in a day.
"Grey-throated furbolgs want to see our performance? Okay, I'll let them take a good look at the strength of the high elves."
After dealing with the dragon affairs, Sarlayan can focus all his energy on the high elves.
The vanguard army stationed at the border of Jingge Forest has not made any big moves. They have only sent many headhunters to go deep into Jingge Forest to investigate for intelligence.
Due to their calculations, the headhunters found no trace of the Backlight Blade, but Atla and others saw the movements of these troll scouts clearly.
Sarlayan clicked on the Drakkari Vanguard Camp on the map with his finger, and solemnly said to Yatra: "I don't know if you understand the battlefield situation. Look here, let me talk about it."
Everyone's attention was focused on the block in Sarlayan's hand.
"The location chosen by the Drakkari trolls to camp is very sophisticated. It happens to be located on a hill with higher ground."
"Jingsong Forest is almost a large plain. Standing on this hill, you can overlook half of the forest."
"Once our large force arrives, Drakkari's scouts will definitely find out the clues immediately."
Atla nodded seriously: "That's why you repeatedly emphasized that this nail must be pulled out first?"
"That's right."
Sarlayan's eyes were sharp, he took out the dagger fixed at the corner of the map, and stabbed the tip of the blade heavily into the position of Drakkari's vanguard camp.
"In terms of numbers, we are at an absolute disadvantage. We can only take beheading actions to kill the highest officer in the camp without anyone noticing. It is best to kill all the officers in one go."
Yatra frowned and questioned: "But in this case, Drakkari's side will definitely have doubts. What if they increase their troops and continue to explore deep into the Crystal Song Forest?"
"They won't."
With a mysterious smile on his face, Sarlayan took out a rather strange-looking single-edged ax from the space package.
This ax has only one edge and looks more like a two-handed ax in terms of size.
But in fact, this ax is used with one hand. The reason why it is larger is because it is a weapon that Sarlayan captured from the Iron Vrykul.
That's right, they are the same group of Iron Vrykul who delivered goods to Icecrown Glacier before.
"This is……"
Although Atla didn't know the origin of this weapon, he was a senior member of the Backlight Blade after all. As soon as his mind turned around, he soon became enlightened.
Earl Shenying is planning to divert trouble to the east.
Sarlayan smiled and explained: "This is the standard weapon of the Iron Vrykul."
"We live in Northrend and are 'good neighbors' separated by a mountain. It is impossible for the Drakkari Trolls not to recognize the standard weapons of the Iron Vrykul."
Dakkari also had a history of being too stubborn.
The former Crystal Song Forest was full of twisted arcane energy and was not suitable for living creatures to live in.
Seeing that the Grizzly Hills could not be conquered for a long time, Dakkari thought about changing his focus and continuing to expand northward.
Then... there is no more.
The troll advance army that crossed the mountains and entered the Storm Peaks disappeared without even making a splash. Instead, it attracted a strong counterattack from the angry Iron Vrykul and Iron Dwarves.
The Drakkari trolls are indeed brave and good at fighting, but when faced with a steady stream of steel armies, it is difficult for the brave troll warriors to take advantage.
In terms of the quality of the soldiers alone, the steel army, which is a creation of the Titans, is superior to the ordinary frost trolls.
Not to mention that these steel warriors can be created by Loken with one click, and they are no match for them even if they are very expensive.
In desperation, the Drakkari troll had no choice but to retreat from the Storm Cliffs, unwilling to provoke those tough guys again.
Sharlayan wanted to take this opportunity of the vanguard general being beheaded to rekindle the hatred of the Drakkari trolls against the Iron Army, shift their attention further north to the Storm Peaks, and win more for Quel'Thalas preparation time.
After ten days of continuous observation, Atlan has found out the schedule of the Dhakale Pioneer Camp, and even the patrol time and route of the night watch soldiers.
The Pioneer Battalion rests at 10 o'clock every night and gets up at 4 o'clock in the morning the next day. During this period, only a small number of night watch soldiers will patrol the camp regularly.
Since setting up camp here, the Drakkari trolls have never encountered a battle at night. They have always taken the initiative to send troops to clear out the night elves' wraiths wandering in the forest.
"The operation will begin at 12 o'clock tonight. Be sure to succeed with one strike. The primary goal is to behead the general. If it is not necessary, do not kill ordinary soldiers for merit."
Looking at the seven thieves in front of him, Sarlayan said solemnly: "Leave the leader to me. You must first discuss the goals you are responsible for to avoid collisions."
Atla and other thieves initially had doubts about Sarlayan's personal participation in the operation. After all, the Earl of Deep Shadow, who carried two giant swords behind his back, did not look like a thief.
After Sarlayan transformed into a black panther and stalked in front of everyone, the thieves suddenly realized.
The thieves of the Backlight Blade knew about the night elves' druids, but they just didn't expect that Thalayan also practiced this rare profession that Quel'Thalas had never seen before.
Since this time requires stealth action and fast in and out, Stellagosa's invisibility spell is not easy to use, and the mana fluctuations may be sensed by the voodoo totem of the Drakkari troll.
The little stars were left by Sarlayan in a temporary camp at the foot of the giant rune tree to take care of Tina. They could use their blue dragon talents to figure out the flow of the magic network in Crystal Song Forest and prepare for the next move.
At 12 o'clock in the evening, Sarlayan, who had arrived near the Pioneer Camp, waved his leopard paw to signal everyone to start taking action. He took the lead and sneaked into the camp along the best route planned by Atla.
'Is the leader a violent headhunter? Ha, it’s such a familiar profession, don’t you think so, Zul’jin? '
Chapter 434: Diverting trouble to the east
