While Sharlayan and others were concentrating on dealing with the threat of Archimonde on the battlefield of Mount Hyjal, a drastic change was also taking place in the continent of Northrend, located in the Arctic of Azeroth.
Since a large number of the dragon clan sitting in Dragonblight were transferred to Kalimdor to participate in the Battle of Hyjal, the Scourge and Burning Legion, who had originally been restrained, finally let go.
The fallen Prince Arthas of Lordaeron has not yet entered the realm of legend, but with the powerful artifact Frostmourne and the power granted remotely by the Lich King, he can even rely on sneak attacks to kill veterans like Mal'Ganis. demon.
Unfortunately, due to the fact that his physical strength was not up to standard, Arthas was unable to perfectly utilize Frostmourne's soul-absorbing ability.
If Ner'zhul himself used it personally while possessing a body, the souls of the two slain dreadlords would most likely be sucked into the magic sword.
There are four Dreadlords sent by Kil'gall to monitor the Lich King, namely Mal'Ganis, Diserok, Varimathras and Balnazzar.
In order to ensure that these four pre-demigod Dreadlords could take down the Lich King, whose strength and power were growing day by day, Kil'jaeden took advantage of Archimonde's arrival in Azeroth to kill the leader of the Dreadlord clan. Tichondrius also sent additional troops.
However, due to some unexpected factors, Tichondrius was unfortunately exposed when he sneaked into Stratholme to cause trouble. Yinlainastrasza, who discovered his flaws, killed him with his own hands.
At the same time that Tichondrius died in Stratholme, Mal'Ganis and Varimathras were also killed by Arthas on the battlefield in Icecrown.
The only two remaining high-level fear lords in Azeroth, Detherock and Balnazzar, are very anxious. If the situation is allowed to continue to develop like this, they will definitely not be able to complete the tasks assigned by Kil'jaeden.
Once the mission fails and they return to the Twisting Nether... with Kil'jaeden's clear-cut reward and punishment style, they will most likely be thrown into the Destruction Witch Coven to receive severe punishment.
The Coven of Destruction is also a terrifying terrorist organization in the Burning Legion. The perverted Sylvara who enjoy torturing people will never easily let go of any unlucky person who comes to be punished.
Once you enter the witch coven, you will lose your skin even if you don't die.
Well... peeling in the physical sense.
Just as Balnazzar and Diselok were anxiously discussing how to make a comeback, Tichondrius, who went to Stratholme alone to launch a rebellion against Kel'Thuzad, finally gave them good news.
Kel'Thuzad himself directly contacted Diselok and Balnazzar in Northrend through the Dreadlord's internal communication channel "friendly sponsored" by Tichondrius.
Although Diselok and Balnazzar were a little surprised that it was not Tichondrius himself who contacted them, the important information Kel'Thuzad told them immediately diverted their attention.
After obtaining the specific coordinates of the secret escape tunnel built by Ner'zhul privately, Diselok and Balnazzar, who were gearing up for a big fight, did not doubt Kel'Thuzad's other words.
According to Kel'Thuzad, Tichondrius believed that this blockbuster news was enough to overturn the Burning Legion's partial division in Northrend, so he set off to the continent of Kalimdor on the other side of the Endless Sea, intending to help advance at a slightly slower pace. The slow Archimonde took down the World Tree.
Victory is imminent, and Diselok and Balnazzar, eager to escape punishment, have no doubt that he is there.
After sending someone to confirm the authenticity of the coordinates of the escape passage, the two of them did not hesitate and personally led the team into the escape passage, following the empty secret passage to the Frozen Throne where Ner'zhul was.
However, these two fear devils did not know a common saying from another world.
The mantis compensates, the oriole follows.
Their every move was watched by Vereesa, Luo Ning and others who had already set up their eyes.
An hour after Diselok and Balnazzar led the team into the escape tunnel, high-end combat forces staying in Northrend such as Ronin, Vereesa, and Alonsos Faol also escorted Thoras Tor. Erbain came to the entrance of the secret passage.
"stop."
Just as Ronin was about to enter the passage first, Vereesa suddenly called out to this old comrade who had participated in the Battle of Grim Batol.
Ten years have passed, and Luo Ning, who is now the Speaker of the Kirin Tor, is no longer the stupid young man he once was.
Although he still retains some of his fondness for Vereesa when he was young, Luo Ning is no longer easily dominated by his emotions.
Ronin asked confusedly to Vereesa who raised her hand to stop: "Why stop here? Aren't we in a hurry?"
Standing under the corner of the southwest wall of Icecrown Citadel, Vereesa looked up at the towering metal castle made of Saronite.
"Don't worry, we still have to wait for someone and an opportunity."
Luo Ning raised his eyebrows slightly: "Is it still Sarlayan's arrangement? What kind of riddle is that kid playing?"
Vereesa smiled and shook her head: "I don't know the specific situation, but at least so far, he has never made any fatal mistakes in his plans. Let's wait patiently for a while."
"Salayan Deepshadow."
Thoras Trollbane touched his stiff chin with interest: "Since I regained consciousness, this name has appeared around me too frequently. I really want to see this name in person if I have the chance. A handsome young man from Quel'Thalas."
Vereesa smiled and responded: "Yes, after all, the Scourge plays a pivotal role in his long-term plan."
"Uh-huh!"
An ornament engraved with the crest of the Deep Shadow family hanging on Vereesa's waist suddenly flashed with a ray of arcane light. Luo Ning was the first to recognize this mana fluctuation, and subconsciously raised his staff to aim at it with caution. The open space next to Vereesa.
"Be careful! Someone has activated the positioning teleportation technique!"
Vereesa also noticed the strange movement of the jewelry around her waist. She immediately realized that this was an arrangement made by Sarlayan in advance, and raised her hand to stop the nervous Ronin.
"Don't get excited, the person we are waiting for should have arrived."
"Haha~"
As the teleportation technique was formally formed, a slightly hoarse voice first sounded next to Vereesa.
"Long time no see, Luo Ning, you still haven't changed the recklessness in your bones."
"This voice..."
Luo Ning was stunned for a moment and then looked at the lich who could no longer recognize the human face in astonishment: "Kel'Thuzad?"
"it's me."
Kel'Thuzad, who had a skull on his head, nodded politely to everyone present: "Archbishop Faol, His Majesty Solas, and Miss Vereesa, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long."
A look of surprise flashed in Vereesa's eyes: "So the guide Sharlayan mentioned was you, and that's right... After all, Icecrown Citadel is half of your home field."
As one of the top leaders of Quel'Thalas and a close friend of Sarlayan who has known and worked with him for many years, Vereesa had long known that Kel'Thuzad was a senior spy placed by Sarlayan in the Scourge in his early years.
But... others, including Luo Ning, knew nothing about it.
"This is really..."
Alonsos Fao smiled bitterly and patted his forehead: "I finally know where the internal information about the Scourge that Sharlayan obtained came from. It turns out that this is what happened."
Kel'Thuzad "betrayed" Dalaran. He used to be one of the six members of the Kirin Tor and the frontline commander who commanded the Dalaran mage troops in the Second War. He had known Fao for a long time.
In the same way, Solas also met Kel'Thuzad at the early Alliance Conference.
During the Second War, Kel'Thuzad performed well on the battlefield and led the mage troops in Dalaran, which contributed greatly to the Alliance's final victory over the Horde.
When the two people recovered from death and heard that Kel'Thuzad had defected to the Lich King in order to further study necromantic magic, they were deeply surprised because their knowledge was out of touch with the times.
"etc!"
To be chosen by Antonidas and appointed as the new Kirin Tor Speaker, Ronin was by no means stupid.
After seeing Kel'Thuzad transformed into a lich, Ronin suddenly recalled the meaningful expression and words on the old speaker's face when he and Antonidas discussed the "traitor" a few years ago.
"Kel'Thuzad? Ha~ When necessary, you will naturally know why he chose to betray Dalaran."
"If I have to say it, half of it is due to the mage's belief in pursuing the truth at all costs, and the other half... I'll leave it to you to find the answer yourself."
"Tsk~" After thinking about everything, Luo Ning smacked his lips thoughtfully: "Can't that boy Sarlayan really see through the future direction? He actually started planning for today so long ago. It's scary. ~scary~”
