Not long after healing Sylvanas, Arthas saw the flags of Lordaeron and the Farstrider from a distance.
"Arthas, what did you do? Shortly after we left, those trolls seemed to be crazy and attacked the magic barrier, and then suffered a full-power explosion."
After Uther entered the fortress, he saw his students and asked curiously.
"They sent a priest after us, and we killed him."
"Priest? Is it the lynx head stuck on the city wall?" Uther noticed the intimidating "flag" at Alsace's prompt.
"Yes, teacher, do you also know the troll's priest?"
"I have read relevant records in some ancient books, but I have never actually encountered them on the battlefield." Uther responded, "It is said that they have the power of gods, are mysterious and very difficult to deal with."
"That's right, teacher, if I hadn't taken a trick, the troll priest alone could have killed us all." Arthas took out the scrapped armor and showed it to Uther.
The Lightbringer frowned when he saw the armor that was almost torn through, "You must have used holy light to protect yourself?"
"Yes, but my defense is almost useless against his terrifying claws."
Arthas did not mention that if he unleashed the power of Holy Light with all his strength, the power attached to the surface of the armor would burn the opponent, but then the opponent would definitely escape directly and lose the chance to kill Haraz.
The necessary show of weakness to the enemy made Haraz misjudge Alsace's strength, and only then did he find the opportunity to quickly kill him.
"This is armor made of fine iron by the dwarf master, and enchanted by the mage... The troll priest is more powerful than what is recorded in the book."
Uther's expression was extremely solemn. He felt that it was necessary to state the dangers of trolls to His Majesty after returning this time.
Since the trolls have not directly threatened the areas ruled by humans for too long, they appeared together with the orcs last time, so humans inevitably ignored their own threats.
Now that he has seen that the trolls have the ability to mobilize tens of thousands of troops in a very short period of time, as well as such powerful extraordinary power, Uther believes that we must pay attention to the defense of the kingdom's borders.
"Don't worry too much, teacher. The high-ranking priests of the trolls are not stones on the road, otherwise they would not become so crazy after losing a priest."
Arthas explained to Uther the possible strength of the Amani trolls, "We should really pay attention to the problem of trolls, but Lordaeron has not yet fully recovered from the trauma of the second war, and at this time, it is attacking the forest in large numbers. The troll in the depths will eventually end up losing both sides.”
"And as long as we defend the next attack of the trolls and cause them enough losses, at least for the next few years, we won't have to worry about the threat of the trolls."
——By that time, in his plan, the kingdom has long been freed from the huge burden of the orc shelter, and he himself will change a key fate. He will officially have a way to fight against demigods. Then join forces with the elves to deal with the troll threat in the northern forest once and for all.
"Moreover, the elves should be more worried about the trolls in the forest than we are. After all, they are the ones directly bordering the Amani territory, not us."
Just let the elves and the trolls hang. As long as the high elves are not wiped out by the trolls, it is basically impossible for the trolls to bypass the Elven Gate and threaten Lordaeron on the other side of the mountains.
Even though there is another area where trolls often haunt, the Hinterlands, which is connected to part of Lordaeron, the only gateway out of the Hinterlands is regarded as their home by the Wildhammer dwarves, and the trolls there are busy every day. If you fight with dwarves, how can you care about humans?
All in all, the main problem in Lordaeron at present, apart from the burden brought by the orc shelter, is some dark forces hiding in the shadows of the kingdom, trying to subvert everything.
"You are right. The pain caused by the second war is still vivid in my mind. We don't have so much power to destroy so many trolls." Uther sighed, and he thought of that war again. In the days of chaos, mankind paid a heavy price to defeat its powerful enemy.
The fragile alliance formed then is now just a piece of useless terms written on paper, and they are no longer united at all.
Patting the student's shoulder, Uther said, "I'm going to check on the soldiers' condition. You just experienced a fierce battle. Go and rest for a while. By tomorrow morning, the trolls should be launching a massive attack."
When the moon was shining in the sky, Alsace walked out of his temporary residence, walked to the high wall, and stared at the quiet forest quietly.
"Isn't the view good here?"
Sylvanas's voice sounded behind him, and the Ranger General was also not sleepy - with their strength, it was not very difficult to go without sleep for several days.
Sylvanas did not expend too much energy in the day's battle, so she came to the city wall to patrol, but she did not expect to meet Arthas here.
"Yes, madam, if you want to see such a view in Lordaeron, you can only go to the westernmost mountains." Arthas leaned on the parapet and enjoyed the night breeze.
"You mean the western mountains of Tirisfal Glades?" Sylvanas took over the words very naturally, "According to Quel'dorei's records, that's not a good place—"
"The book says that there are ominous monsters living there, and many people are crazy, right? The Royal Library of Lordaeron also has a similar collection of books." Arthas said casually, "But in fact, there are many small towns at the foot of the mountain. On the other side, there is one of the most prosperous towns in Lordaeron."
"Who knows, I haven't read many books about those mysterious things. Most of the records left from that era are very vague."
Those were indeed very ancient times, even before the high elves settled in the forest here, and even Sylvanas had not been born at that time.
Arthas just smiled and did not elaborate on this issue - of course he knew what was buried deep in the mountains, but he did not have the strength to uncover that secret yet.
Perhaps because Arthas's personality is very lovable, Sylvanas is quite willing to chat with him now, "You are a human prince. I didn't expect that you know quite a lot about these ancient secrets."
"That must not be as much as you, Ms. Windrunner. Your family was once a legend in Quel'Thalas. I never thought I would fight alongside you."
Arthas' words brought back Sylvanas' memories, and her tone was a little gloomy, "My family was indeed once a legend, but now, I am the only one left."
Her sister, Alleria Windrunner, followed the expeditionary force and entered the Dark Portal, the passage through which the orcs came to this world, during the Second War.
The towering portal still stands in the Cursed Land at the southernmost tip of the continent. It is like a silent stone monument, inscribed with the suffering of the entire Eastern Kingdom.
In the war that swept the entire world, she lost two of her closest relatives. Her sister entered the Dark Portal and her whereabouts are unknown. Her brother unfortunately fell victim to the orcs during the war when they sacked the elven villages.
Her only remaining sister is not in Quel'Thalas now. She is far away in the human magical kingdom of Dalaran, serving as the supreme commander of the high elf ranger troops stationed there.
Almost in just a few years, she was the only one left in the huge Windrunner family. She had to take over the responsibility of the Ranger General from her relatives, either stationed on the front line or working with the Silver Moon Council. MPs quarreled.
She had long been tired of those short-sighted congressmen who were just waiting to die. They had no idea of the threats the elves were facing - even the attack on Bandinorel by the orcs during the second war could not wake them up. come over.
If it weren't for protecting the compatriots in Yongge Forest, she could have stayed away from the land of right and wrong like her elder sister and younger sister, or quietly been an ordinary ranger.
"I'm sorry, my wording may be wrong."
Arthas suddenly spoke again not long after, and Sylvanas was unconvinced after hearing this. Maybe the prince also discovered that Windrunner had long since ceased to be a legend, right?
"I think the Windrunner family has always been a legend." Arthas looked back at Sylvanas, "Your sister has dedicated everything she has to protecting the world, and your sister is also far away from her relatives. Stay in Dalaran and protect our fragile alliance - you have also sacrificed so much for your people, and you have always been a legend."
Sylvanas stared at Arthas for a while, then suddenly said playfully, "Don't you have a crush on me, Your Highness?"
"Ahem!"
Arthas almost choked at Sylvanas' words. He smiled bitterly and said, "Madam, I don't have any bad thoughts about you. I already have a fiancée."
"Oh, who knows? Isn't it normal for your human nobles to have multiple lovers?"
Sylvanas seemed to intentionally steer the conversation in this direction, "Although I am a general and don't have the time to take care of myself like the ladies of Silvermoon City, I am somewhat confident in my appearance. Besides, the one among you humans is called Tula. Didn’t Yang’s guy deceive my sister away too?”
Arthas really didn't expect that this Windrunner had thought so far - he Turalyon went to hook up with you elves, I never thought about it!
But Arthas couldn't deny that the elves were born with extremely fine looks. If you pick one of them at random, he would be one of the best among humans.
In particular, Ms. Windrunner, who has been a soldier all year round, has a unique charm. Alsace feels that most men cannot resist the charm brought by her delicate face, powerful figure and queen-like style.
"Haha," looking at Arthas' frustrated expression, Sylvanas felt much better. She no longer even wanted to pursue his "clumsy" treatment methods. "I was just joking, Your Highness." , I won’t fall in love with a human being, but I think we can be friends.”
Arthas breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect Sylvanas's personality to be so out of touch before she encountered that major change.
——He doesn’t want to have anything happen to this lady who is involved in a complicated relationship. Not to mention the various troubles that may arise, his fiancée alone is enough for him to drink.
Although his fiancée was gentle, considerate and understanding, Alsace did not want to get into trouble with a woman in this matter.
