The dragon is a legendary creature in the other world where the barrage is located. In words that people in Azeroth can understand...
[You can understand the dragon as the larvae or degraded form of a special species in Pandaria - the Cloud Serpent, at least that's what it means in our world. 】
[Jiaolong is actually an inaccurate term. Strictly speaking, this species that is still one step away from transforming into a dragon has only one word name - Jiao. 】
[However, people habitually confuse Jiao with dragon. Over time, most people simply call Jiao dragon. 】
[Actually, it’s not bad. The dragon is originally a dragon creature, but it has a lower status than a real dragon. It’s not a big problem to call it a dragon. 】
Azeroth already has Cloud Serpents, a creature that fits the perception of "dragons" among netizens in other worlds, and Sharlayan spoke plausibly in front of Kael'thas and the cabinet.
"The dragon is a legendary dragon creature that inhabited the rivers and lakes of Pandaria in the ancient times of Azeroth. It has the natural ability to manipulate water."
"In the long past, dragons were the larvae of the cloud flying dragon series. They could not soar in the sky like adult flying dragons, but they could easily set off huge waves wherever there was water."
"Unfortunately, due to the changes of the times and the evolution of species, larvae like dragons no longer exist. Cloud Serpents have been able to fly freely in the sky since they were born. Dragons now only exist in the legend of Pandaria."
Among the people who are qualified to participate in the meeting, only Sarlayan has personally been to Pandaria, a continent that has disappeared from the map of Azeroth for tens of thousands of years, and no one can point out the loopholes in his words.
Everyone present, including Kael'thas, saw that Sarlayan's words were clear and logical, and they really thought that a species like dragon existed in ancient times.
"Is there a dragon creature that can control water..." Kael'thas touched his chin thoughtfully: "Interesting, then as you said, give the name of dragon to the underwater combat troops. "
Sharlayan showed no guilt after his nonsense, and gracefully touched his chest and saluted Kael'thas.
"Your will, Your Majesty the Sun King."
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After hanging up the remote communication, Stellagosa, who had also been to Pandaria, finally couldn't help but start complaining.
"The dragon you are talking about must be made up, right? I have never heard of any larvae of the cloud dragon."
Sarlayan shrugged noncommittally: "Does it matter whether it is true or not? Legends are inherently true and false. As long as the general public can accept the content of the legend, there is no need to nitpick every folklore with a magnifying glass. .”
"I knew it..." Stellagosa rolled her eyes angrily: "Whatever you say, the Sun King and his ministers only know about Pandaria only in legends."
Before the War of the Ancients, Shaohao, the last emperor of the pandaren, turned into mist and obscured the entire Pandaria. No one could find the road to Pandaria anymore.
Due to the huge impact of the Cataclysm, Pandaria, shrouded in mist, separated from the fragmented ancient Kalimdor to form a complete continent, which has been completely isolated from the world ever since.
Not to mention Kael'thas, even top night elves such as Tyrande and Malfurion, who have lived from thousands of years ago to today, know very little about Pandaren and Pandaria.
Sharlayan was not worried that the legend he made up would be easily betrayed. The worst he could do was to take the time to spread the legends related to dragons in various pandaren settlements next time he went to Pandaria, turning the false ones into "real".
Naming the dragon army was just a small episode. After receiving the order from the Sun King, Sarlayan immediately set off from Unicorn Town and headed all the way to the temporary military port of the underwater combat force on the west coast.
The Underwater Combat Force... or the Dragon Legion was established only a short time ago. Most of the soldiers were recruited from various naval corps, and a small number were recruited from civilian fishermen who were interested in joining the army. Priority was given to those with the best water skills.
The Dragon Legion, which was named by Kael'thas himself, does not yet have an officially designated legion commander or other senior officers. This underwater elite with only a thousand people is led by a senior officer named Donari Huguang as the temporary leader. .
Donari Huguang was born on the shores of Lake Arendal in the south of Yongsong Forest. His family was not a noble, but it also had a long history. It was one of the civilian families who followed Dath'Rema to the east.
It is said that they were not called Huguang before, which was not in line with the naming style of high elves. They changed it after they crossed east to settle in Yongge Forest.
Sarlayan had no intention of asking what their original surnames were. All he needed was Donari's powerful underwater combat capabilities.
Donari lives up to his surname. He grew up by the lake and has excellent water skills.
Quoting comments from the barrage, this guy is a typical white stripe in the waves, more flexible in the water than on land.
Unlike the other world where Danmaku is located, officers in Azeroth cannot just sit back and give orders.
Even kings of various countries will take up arms and go to the battlefield in person when necessary, let alone officers who specialize in leading battles.
Even the descendants of the four great nobles must ensure that they are strong enough if they want to serve as the commander of an army, otherwise they will not be able to suppress the proud and powerful generals in the army.
Donari was born into a civilian family. During the time when the Silver Moon Council controlled the government, he was just an inconspicuous low-level petty officer in the offshore fleet.
At Sharlayan's suggestion, Sun King Kael'thas reorganized Quel'Thalas' navy, and Donari, with his outstanding abilities, finally stood out and climbed up the ranks step by step.
When Sarlayan went to the navy to select talents, he fell in love with this mid-level officer with outstanding aquatic qualities at first sight.
Donari lived up to Sarlayan's trust.
When he tested the experimental underwater combat equipment provided by the National Defense Research Institute many times in actual combat, he conquered all his colleagues with his impeccable performance, and naturally became the temporary leader of the underwater combat force that had not yet been formally established.
Following the emergency, Kael'thas delegated the authority to appoint officers at all levels of the Dragon Legion to Sarlayan, except for the most important choice of legion leader, allowing him to act on his own convenience.
When Donari, who went out to greet him with his subordinates, learned from Sarlayan that he would become the first commander of the Dragon Legion, he froze in place for a long time.
During the period when the four nobles and the Silver Moon Council were fighting against the Sunstrider royal family, in Quel'Thalas, which still maintained its ancient traditions, it was impossible for civilians to be qualified to serve as mid-level officers, let alone the commander of an army. .
Among Donari's subordinates, there were also outstanding officers from civilian backgrounds, and they were very excited when they heard the news.
"As expected of the rumored meritorious Marquis of Deep Shadow! Choosing to join the underwater combat force was the most correct decision I made in my life."
"We already have an official name, called the Jiaolong Legion. Although I don't know what Jiaolong means specifically, the thing with a dragon in the name must be very powerful!"
The buzzing discussion among his subordinates woke Donari out of his distracted state. The tall elf with a weathered face had red eyes, and he made a fist with his right hand and hammered his chest hard.
"Marquis Deep Shadow, thank you for your trust!"
"Donali Huguang hereby swears in the name of the family that he will never disappoint your expectations!"
Sarlayan patted Donari's broad shoulder freely and said: "Don't thank me. If you want to thank me, thank His Majesty Kael'thas. It was he who personally approved your appointment as legion commander."
Donari has been in the army for more than 500 years and is a veteran in the army. Of course he understood Sarlayan's advice, and he immediately bowed solemnly and deeply towards the north towards Silvery Moon City.
"Thanks to His Majesty Kael'thas who is determined to reform and seek benefits for the common people. I am so lucky to be able to survive until this good era!"
Other civilian-born officers also followed Donari in saluting Silvermoon City.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Kael'thas!"
Sarlayan smiled and nodded: "I hope you don't just pay lip service to your gratitude. If you really want to repay His Majesty and the motherland, you can take practical actions."
"It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes a while to use it. Everyone, now is the time when Quel'Thalas needs you."
Saryan's expression became serious: "Let me confirm one last time, are you all ready to serve the country?"
"yes!"
Including the newly promoted legion commander Donari, all the officers of the Dragon Legion present solemnly beat their chests with one hand and saluted, and shouted in a loud voice: "I am willing to die for His Majesty the Sun King and Quel'Thalas!"
"Very good! Very energetic!"
Sarlayan handed the commission issued by Kael'thas to Donari Lakelight.
"Commander of the Huguang Army, go rectify your troops. At 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Dragon Army will board the ship and set off on time!"
"We will first take a boat to Boralus, meet up with the Tide Sage in Kul Tiras, and then transfer to the destination of this trip - Estorant established by the night elves in the Azshara region. port."
