Many people have misunderstood the relationship between the human kingdoms before the invasion of the orcs, thinking that the seven human kingdoms were in harmony with each other.
However, this perception is completely wrong.
Because their territories are adjacent to each other, before powerful foreign enemies invaded Azeroth, the relationship between human countries was actually not very good.
The Kingdom of Stormwind is far to the south of the continent, Kul Tiras is isolated overseas, and Dalaran prides itself on being neutral and having both sides.
In addition to the above three countries, the relationship between Gilneas, Alterac, Lordaeron and Stromgard can be described as loving and killing each other.
Maybe yesterday Gilneas teamed up with Lordaeron to fight Alterac and Stromgarde, and then turned around and cooperated with Alterac to attack Lordaeron the next day.
The Kingdom of Alterac sits on the fertile Hillsbrad Hills, which Stromgard has always been jealous of.
Thoras Trollbane led his army into Alterac territory many times when he was young, but each time he was repulsed by Alterac's famous general Haas.
General Haas also participated in the Second Orc War and was one of the alliance generals Marshal Lothar relied on most.
Unfortunately, due to Aiden Perenold's stupid decision, the Alterac soldiers, including General Haas, were closely monitored and received countless looks.
With the fall of the Kingdom of Alterac, General Haas, who was acquitted, secretly retired to seclusion, and no news about him has been heard since.
[It turns out that it was hidden by the Barov family. It seems that Alex Barov also had plans to revive Alterac. 】
[It can be considered a foresight. Isn’t this better than Faculest who only knows how to burn, kill and loot? 】
The barrage didn't like the wanton syndicate organization. If they didn't have a large population in their hands, Sarlayan would have really wanted to kick Faculest out from the beginning.
The Syndicate is led by Duke Falkrest and maintained by a large number of Alterac nobles.
After Faculest's six-year operation, the syndicate is not said to be monolithic, nor is it easy to penetrate.
The Backlight tried to instigate rebellion against those Alterac nobles who were dissatisfied with Faculest's high-handed rule, but unfortunately they were never able to get their commitment.
To put it bluntly, these nobles are just like grass on the wall. The wind blows to both sides, and they will change their stance according to whichever side is stronger.
Taking advantage of the sarcastic bickering between Faculest, Haas and Alex, Sarlayan half-squinted his eyes and calculated the reliable people he could recruit.
Sarlayan: "General Haas, the Barov family, Prince Yinseton Perenold, and if we add Duke Jorach Ravenholdt... can we make those Syndicate bastards change their stance and turn against the enemy?" one strike?"
[Theoretically, it is possible, but the people you named do not yet have a unified position. 】
[General Haas and Barov have similar positions. Behind Yinseton are Gilneas and Ravenholdt... If there is a chance to overthrow Falkurest, Jolazi Ravenholdt should be able to help. 】
[The disagreement between Barov and Yinseton comes from the right to inherit the throne. 】
[In fact, in my opinion, the Barov family does not necessarily have to rise to power by themselves. If they can ensure that they obtain sufficient benefits under Yin Seton's rule, it is not completely impossible to persuade them to make concessions. 】
Sarlayan: "For example?"
[Hillsbread. 】
[The central axis of Hillsbrad consisting of Tarren Mill and Southsea Town was originally the territory of the Barov family. Lordaeron forcibly took away these two important towns from them, which dealt a huge blow to Barov. The power of the Rove family. 】
[If Yinseton can promise to return Tarren Mill and Southsea Town to the Barov family for management, and pay some more land in Hillsbrad, Barov should be able to fully support his rise to power. 】
While Sarlayan remained silent and communicated with the barrage, the argument between Faculest and the other two became increasingly fierce.
The obese Duke Faculest even rolled up his sleeves as if to hit someone.
"Fuck you!"
Faculest just rolled up his sleeves to show off. With his puffy figure, he still wanted to hit someone, so he was probably living in a dream.
Although General Haas is over 60 years old, as a soldier, he still has a very hot temper.
Seeing that Faculest dared to pretend to roll up his sleeves, he punched Faculest in the fat face without saying a word, knocking the bloated fat man back a few steps.
"boom!"
After retreating to the basement wall, Faculesta sat down softly along the wall.
This self-righteous hapless guy has lost consciousness, and blood is flowing from his fat face.
"Bold! How dare you disrespect the Duke!"
After all, Steinblade was the territory of the Syndicate. Seeing their boss being beaten unconscious, the Syndicate thieves present immediately drew their weapons and glared at Haas and Alex.
The majesty that General Haas had accumulated in the Kingdom of Alterac intimidated the thieves. Although these guys put on a stern and ruthless appearance, no one dared to actually take action.
Alex Barov cast a sarcastic glance at Faculest, whose face was full of peach blossoms.
"Hmph~ You can't even take a punch from General Haas, how dare you call yourself the Duke of the Kingdom of Alterac?"
The core territory of Alterac has a bitter and cold climate, and most Alterac people have developed a hard-working but aggressive temper.
Oh, by the way, they are also very fond of alcohol, and their drinking capacity is as good as that of dwarves.
Haas knocked down Faculest head-on in a one-on-one battle. According to Alterac customs, unless a human life is involved, the loser cannot seek revenge on the winner for any reason.
According to them, this is called being willing to fight and admit defeat.
Under the angry glares of Faculest's subordinates, Alex and Haas walked out of the church basement with their heads held high as winners.
'Ha~ interesting. '
Faculest had fainted, so naturally the meeting could not continue.
Sarlayan stood up politely and said goodbye to the Syndicate, then followed Alex and Barov quietly and left.
In order to avoid arousing Faculest's alert, Saryan did not immediately follow up and communicate with the Barov family face to face.
Under the cover of several Backlight Blade thieves disguised as Sarlayan guards, one of the elite thieves suddenly disappeared while passing by a transfer.
Sareinan acted as if nothing happened, carrying the whirring Tinagosa, and wandered around the town of Steinblade with Valeera.
Thanks to the noisy Tina, the Syndicate thieves who were hiding in the dark and watching have been paying attention to Sarlayan and others.
Because they were far away, these secret sentries did not notice at all that the person taking the place of the thief was an arcane double constructed by Tina Gosa.
Don't look at the little girl who is always chirping in her spare time. In order to keep up with Saraian and others, traveling all over the country with her family, Tina has been working very hard when studying with her sister every day, and her progress is not as fast as How bad is Jaina?
Everyone has two sides, and Tina's optimistic nature cannot negate her efforts behind the scenes.
Sarlayan kept a smile on his face and accompanied Tina around the town, but in fact he had been exchanging opinions with Valeera in the soul link channel.
Valeera: "As expected, this town has been deeply infiltrated by the Syndicate, and their spies are everywhere."
Sarlayan: "As expected, we will act at night and first find out the environment and roads in the town... Tina, go around a few more times and look for anything unusual in the town."
Tina Gosa: "Okay~"
…
With the help of Tinagosa's cover, Sarlayan and others walked three times through different routes in the town of Stannbrade.
Although he hasn't found any clues related to the secrets of Merry Winterwind and Thoradin, he at least knows the environment of the town by heart.
After nightfall, the elite thief who left the team returned quietly, and Tina finally dispersed the arcane avatar she had maintained.
There were at least a dozen Syndicate thieves closely monitoring the hotel where Sarlayan and others stayed.
After a full show, all the Backlight Blade thieves were sent by Sarlayan to take turns keeping vigil at the door and window.
Sarlayan curled up and transformed into a cheetah form, escaped into the shadows with Valeela, and followed the route planned by the elite thief towards the foothold of the Barov family.
The inns where the Quel'Thalas delegation and the Barov family live are located northeast and southwest of Steinblade respectively, and need to be reached through the entire town.
Obviously, this was arranged deliberately by Faculest in order to prevent the two parties from getting in touch secretly.
The Syndicate also monitors the Barov family very closely.
Sarlayan and Valeela did not act in a hurry, squatting in a corner and waiting patiently.
At about 1 o'clock in the middle of the night, there was a sudden commotion in the hotel where the Barov family was staying.
General Haas held the wine bottle in both hands and stumbled out of the hotel with a red face.
"Fuck Falkrest! Damn Syndicate! They only know how to squeeze money out of the hands of the people, but you guys have the nerve to say that you are Alterac... Uh-huh!"
Before he finished speaking, the drunk Haas was covered by the Barov family and stuffed back into the hotel.
No one noticed that two invisible shadows hid in the shadow of Barov's guards and slipped into the hotel together.
