From Sarlayan's point of view, this raid launched with the help of a sudden change in the environment was a decent one.
The storm and waves have taken most of the Tide Sage's attention. If they continue to fight, not to mention defeating the dragon fleet that has been prepared for a long time, at least it will cause considerable damage.
However, Vashj's quick withdrawal made this nearly perfect ambush an anticlimax.
Sarlayan boldly guessed that this should have been Azshara's order to target the dragon army...or perhaps Sarlayan's ambush was also part of Azshara's test.
During the years of lurking in Nazjatar, Yinas and Julian obtained a lot of secret information related to En'Zoth from Queen Azshara at close range.
Azshara has also heard many times from Yin Nasi's mouth about the precious son who was blown away by her.
Out of caution, Azshara couldn't take Yin Nasi's words seriously, so she had to send someone to test it.
The results of the first round of testing made Vashchi very satisfied, but also a little surprised.
She had never thought before that the son of Yin Nasi and Julian was the driving force behind the pressure from the Blue Dragon to force Naga peace talks.
Knowing this level of experience of Sarlayan, Vashqi has more confidence in Yin Nasi's bragging.
Now that the goal has been achieved, Vashj did not want to waste too much of his soldiers who were completely loyal to the queen, so he led the team to withdraw from the battlefield without hesitation.
"Shua~"
After shaking off the blood stained on Quel'Sera's swords, Valeera sheathed the daggers and walked to Sarlayan, curiously looking at the snow-white shell in his hands.
"You go to the sea to fight and still have time to pick up shells? You don't take Naga seriously."
"wrong."
Tina Gosa looked at the shell with a serious expression: "This is no ordinary shell, it has powerful magic attached to it."
"This deep and thick magic power...can never be possessed by mortals."
Everyone grows up. Although Tinagosa occasionally shows her playful nature, under Stellagosa's strict teachings over the years, her mentality has gradually matured and her abilities have also improved. Be more and more trustworthy.
When Stellagosa is away, Tinagosa, also a blue dragon, is an expert in magical knowledge, and her analysis rarely makes mistakes.
After listening to Tinagosa's explanation, Valeera's expression became solemn.
"Salayan, where did this come from?"
Sarlayan temporarily put the voice shell back into the space package: "It's a long story, let's go back to the cabin and talk about it in detail."
"Uh-huh!"
Jaina, who had gone to other ships for mobile support, also flashed back at this time, and the four of them returned to the luxury cabin specially prepared by Sharlayan on the upper deck of the flagship.
…
"Azshara asked Vashj to give it to you... the voice shell?"
After listening to Sarlayan's story, Valeera rubbed her brows with a headache.
"What does the Naga Queen want to do? Was the Naga invasion of Storm Bay her own order?"
A thoughtful look appeared on Jaina's face: "I personally think... the Naga in Storm Bay may have nothing to do with Azshara's will?"
"Oh?" Sarlayan raised his eyebrows in surprise: "Jaina, tell me what you think."
Jaina nodded and continued: "Actually, this is a logical question."
"If Azshara is really determined to capture Storm Bay, why not send the core combat force led by Vashj to the battlefield to add fuel, but let her use a roundabout way to send voice shells to Sharlayan in the name of a sneak attack? ?”
Tina Gosa hurriedly agreed: "Indeed, considering Vashj's identity, the Naga under her must be completely loyal to Azshara, and to a certain extent, they are the agents of Azshara's will."
"Since Vashj did not go to the frontline battlefield in Storm Bay in person, it means Azshara has no intention of taking Storm Bay quickly."
"so……"
Sarlayan's eyes flickered: "En'Zos?"
Jaina pursed her rosy thin lips and said, "It's almost the same. I just don't know why it left Azshara to attack Storm Bay. Is there any treasure in Azshara that En'zoth can covet?"
"Um……"
Sarlayan lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "As far as I know, there is no such thing."
"The Azshara area is part of the remains of the outskirts of Zin Azshari, the original capital of the Dark Night Empire. I don't think Azshara...or the top brass of the Dark Night Empire would bury important secrets on the outskirts of the city."
"If Zin Azshara really has any secrets that Enzos doesn't know about or can't touch, it should be in the Eternal Palace where Azshara personally sits."
"There's no point in guessing so much."
Jaina turned her attention to the voice shell on the table: "Let's find a way to unlock this encrypted shell. Maybe all the questions will be solved with Azshara's personal explanation."
"Tina, come here and help me."
"Okay~"
Among the four people present, Jaina and Tinagosa were the most knowledgeable about magical encryption methods, and Sharlayan confidently handed over the task of decrypting the shell to them.
…
Just as Sarlayan predicted, the next two days of sailing went very smoothly.
Due to the previous ambush battle and the storm, the dragon fleet deviated slightly from its course. After entering the offshore area, it failed to reach the Azshara region directly. Instead, it deviated to an overseas island in the eastern part of the Barrens.
Sarlayan transformed into a Storm Crow and conducted a reconnaissance over the islands. It was basically confirmed that this was the Echo Islands, the stronghold of the Darkspear Trolls in the original history.
The Echo Islands are located southeast of the barren red earth named Durotar in the original history.
Since the Darkspear Trolls did not flee across the sea, this archipelago is still in a deserted state. There are only some murlocs on the island and no other intelligent life can be seen.
The Darkspear trolls are thriving in Stranglethorn Vale. As long as they foil the Gurubashi clan's plot to resurrect Hakkar, it will be a matter of course for them to take their place on the throne of the jungle troll clan.
Since the Darkspear Trolls are unlikely to cross westward to Kalimdor, it would be a waste to leave the Echo Islands so empty.
Durotar, which has not yet been named, will most likely be left to the new tribes that will cross the sea in the future.
In order to monitor all the actions of the new tribe at close range and to maintain contact with the new tribe at any time, Sarlayan planned to establish an outpost on the Echo Islands.
Jaina, who was busy with her busy schedule, agreed with Sharlayan's idea.
"If my father knew your plan, he would definitely support it with both hands and volunteer to send people to settle here."
The Jaina in this timeline is not the silly sweet girl in the original history who always insisted on the ideal of peace, even at the expense of her father.
During her years as a student in Quel'Thalas, due to her frequent contact with the sinister Sharlayan, Jaina inevitably took on his color, and her perspective on things became more realistic, and her little girlish demeanor had long since faded away. fairy tale ideal.
Influenced by Daelin's hatred of the orcs, and the fact that her elder brother Drake was killed at the hands of the orcs, Jaina did not have any good feelings towards the orcs, and she agreed with Daelin's plan to monitor the orcs' every move at all times.
Sarlayan shook his head helplessly: "I am indeed planning to introduce some Kul Tiran sailors. After all, this is an overseas archipelago. Once a conflict breaks out, a naval battle will definitely be inevitable."
"But I can't completely use the Kul Tirans. After all... you also know that Daelin's overly radical attitude towards the orcs needs someone to moderate it."
Jaina shrugged her shoulders and made no further comment. She lowered her head and continued to study the Echo Shell with all her concentration.
Valeela took up the topic and asked: "Who are you going to find as a mediator?"
There was a strange light in Sarlayan's eyes: "You may not believe it, but I plan to contact Calia and ask the Kingdom of Lordaeron to send people to settle in."
"……ha?!"
Sarlayan's words were so shocking that everyone present screamed in surprise.
Valeera tilted her head and asked in confusion: "Why Lordaeron?"
"There are many reasons."
Sarlayan said calmly: "First, the Kingdom of Lordaeron has always used humanitarianism as an excuse to deal with orcs in a relatively gentle manner, which can complement the overly aggressive Kul Tiras."
"Two, I plan to leave a way out for Lordaeron...or Princess Calia just in case."
Valeera's expression moved slightly, and her originally confused expression turned serious: "What do you mean..."
"Um."
Sharlayan sighed softly: "The Scourge Legion is destined to place its main infiltration target in Lordaeron, the most populous city. Once the natural disaster breaks out... I am not sure whether Lordaeron can withstand this disaster. "
"As compensation for not saving anyone's life, I will always leave a way of escape for Lordaeron."
