Might is truth.
No matter how much the Madonnas boast, it cannot change the fact that the white lotus of peace grows in the quagmire of violence.
Carlos, as the synonym of human feudal society in Alterac, traveled thousands of miles from Lordaeron to the Searing Gorge to fight for the Dark Iron dwarves in order to enforce the justice of world peace?
Innocent.
It’s for money!
Joining the army, reinforcements from Ironforge brought the latest news - Lothar was coming.
After a long period of hard bargaining, the behemoth called the Alliance finally united its will once again. Anduin Lothar and his army arrived at Menethil Port ten days ago, along with Quel'Thalas. fleet.
Carlos understood that the remnants of the orcs in the wetlands were finished. Those greenskins might be able to fight Alterac, the Kingdom of Lordaeron, and have a successful fight with any human country in the North, but they would definitely not be the Alliance. The opponent of the army.
Therefore, there is not much time left for yourself.
In the final analysis, it is because Alterac is a small country with a weak foundation. The long war has worn away the country's foundation. Even the continuation of the Alterac Kingdom relies on the blood transfusion of the Barov family. Although Carlos has always maintained a strong attitude in front of outsiders, if you cut open the skin of the Total War Army and remove the meat of the 100,000 troops, the bones of Alterac are as crisp as potato chips.
Artifact?
Stop making trouble, this is Azeroth. Titan relics are thrown everywhere, and elves are not as good as dogs. Let’s not talk about the many years of exploration in the human world (grave digging and technological innovation (Xia Jiba’s good stuff), let’s just talk about it. In the next few decades, it is expected that there will be more and more equipment with yellow characters under the attribute panels with names and surnames.
I'm lucky to get it, but I won't be happy if I don't get it. It doesn't hurt.
The main reason that really made Carlos put aside his efforts to make extra money was money, supplies, and domestic pressure from far away in Lordaeron.
Thorium, mithril, gold, and silver are all good things. After the interruption of trade with the Kingdom of Stormwind and Ironforge, the prices of these commodities in the Lordaeron countries have actually remained high. Ruby, topaz, amethyst, green emerald, and Azeroth's big diamond, these indispensable materials in the blacksmithing industry and enchanting craftsmanship, have all changed from market circulation materials to strategic reserves.
It is no surprise that if you can get these now, they can be sold for a big price in Lordaeron, and it is a proper seller's market, where there is a price but no market.
So when Carlos slandered the Thorium Brotherhood without grace and prepared to vote for his mother, even the most upright Paladin did not raise any objection.
After all, the battle in the Crucible was inexplicable, and the Thorium Brotherhood was also a little unreasonable in their actions.
So in the midst of laughter, the sergeants of the Alliance of Love and Justice discussed with each other the techniques needed to implement sanctions against the Thorium Brotherhood.
During the march, dozens of Dark Iron dwarf camps loyal to Shadowforge were sacked.
Soldiers can fight in confusion, generals can march without understanding, but as a commander, Carlos cannot be confused.
Although after joining forces, this army of more than 10,000 people is a huge force that cannot be ignored in the Searing Canyon area. However, the hasty march and unstable logistics did not mean that Carlos had the confidence to plow through the hostile forces in the Searing Canyon. Allied forces are both good and bad. There are more than 10,000 troops, more than half of which are Ironforge dwarves. It doesn't matter if they fight a smooth battle, but who should fight in a tough battle?
So although some subordinates suggested that soldiers should be quick, we should attack the Thorium post, pretend to be strong and run away. No, we should grab a vote and leave. However, Carlos still passed by with great fanfare. Among them is the consideration of giving the Thorium Brotherhood time to think and respond.
Thorium Post is still three days away. During the more than ten days of march, apart from a small reconnaissance force, the Dark Iron Dwarves made no major moves. The water supply areas were not poisoned, and dangerous checkpoints were not garrisoned. It was as if this combined army of dwarves and humans was just a special effect, a phantom. Generally, it is almost as if Carlos does not exist.
What's even more exaggerated is that the humans who stayed behind at Thorium Post were actually able to send the information down unimpeded, without any obstruction from the Dark Iron Dwarves.
"Does this look like a war? I can't understand it."
"It's okay if you don't understand. Everyone is entering unknown territory. Let's rely on our strength to speak for ourselves."
Ignoring the bragging subordinates, Carlos waited patiently for the news. Sylvie Morgan left the army seven days ago. She did not explain to Carlos what she was going to do. She just asked Carlos to wait for news about her.
Due to various considerations, Carlos delayed the journey that could have been completed in three days for an entire week.
The army has been integrated and the siege equipment has been prepared. With a single order, more than 10,000 strong men can go up the mountain to grab food.
However, faced with such a situation, Thorium Post still had no reaction at all.
This made Carlos very puzzled and surprised.
When Zhuge Qinmo fought against Sima Yi, he at least performed the stunt of reverse flash. What version of the empty city strategy were these guys from the Thorium Brotherhood performing?
Mercenaries on the mountain kept secretly sending envoys to contact Carlos, and they all had the same idea - the king's division set a dwarf day in the north, and I must be the vanguard to lead the way.
There was plenty of food and grass, and with his illustrious military exploits, no one dared to question Carlos's decision. The army was blocked under the Thorium post, eating, drinking, blowing and fighting every day.
In this way, before Carlos's patience ran out, Sylvie Morgan returned to Carlos.
"We'd better go."
After retreating to the left and right, Sylvie whispered to Carlos.
"What's the meaning?"
Carlos didn't know why and couldn't help but frown.
"The Dark Iron Dwarves have won, or their king, Little Thaurissan, has won. Except for him, everyone else is a loser."
"Can you elaborate?"
Although Carlos had a premonition that there must be a secret behind this inexplicable action, he still felt a chill in his back when he actually listened to Sylvie.
"Do you remember a guy named Tobjörn? The vanguard of the rebel faction and the godson of the Fire Elemental Legion. There is news that he died in his own home."
"Um?"
Carlos snorted softly, as if he understood a little.
"On the day we retreated, I heard that Shadowforge City actually sent four legions to guard the ceremonial site. And after we launched the attack, the dwarves asked for help, and at least two armies of Dark Iron dwarves came over for reinforcements."
"However, we haven't encountered any of them."
"That's right, but according to the internal battle report of the Dark Iron Dwarves, together with the two troops that rushed for reinforcements, a total of three legions were wiped out."
"Oh, this is interesting. I swear I didn't do it."
Carlos raised three fingers and swore an oath, his face full of unspeakable meaning.
"On that day, a large-scale conflict broke out between black dragons and dwarves in Blackstone Mountain."
"I originally thought that humans who fight openly and secretly will be replaced by more united races sooner or later. However, after seeing more and seeing more, I realized that it is not unreasonable for humans to develop from a corner of the Arathi Highlands to the current master of the Eastern Continent."
"Well, behind all the signs, the shadow points to one guy."
"Daglan Thaurissan."
When the two said the name in unison, the candlelight was blown by the wind, and the figure reflected on the tarpaulin was as hateful as a ghost.
"Okay, let's not talk about the intrigues of the Dark Iron dwarves, but let's talk about our rewards."
"The life contract has been broken."
"Should we... huh?"
Carlos didn't react for a moment.
"The life contract is terminated."
"What...what does this mean?"
"It means the contract has been reached. The artifact has returned to the hands of the Thorium Brotherhood."
"Hahaha, this is interesting. When did it happen?"
"Five days ago."
Therefore, Carlos, who felt that he had been played, finally sounded the clarion call for a general attack early the next morning.
If the Thorium Brotherhood attempts to resist, such a dangerous terrain will eventually cause considerable casualties to the coalition forces.
However, the entire offensive process was more like climbing a mountain.
When the army rushed to Thorium Post, they found that the Dark Iron dwarves who had been performing their duties faithfully the night before had disappeared without a trace.
"Your Majesty, there is a letter."
Carlos took over the remaining letters that the soldiers had searched.
"Dear Human King, the Thorium Brotherhood is also a victim. All materials in the warehouse should be regarded as compensation. If your Majesty still cares about the friendship of fighting side by side, please keep the outpost itself and do not destroy it. The Brotherhood will have its descendants."
Although the harvest was fruitful, a sense of frustration lingered in Carlos's heart for a long time.
In the end, Carlos did not issue an order to destroy the Thorium Outpost. He knew that there were huge underground buildings underground here, and simply destroying the above-ground buildings was just a pointless venting of anger.
The supplies left to Carlos by the Thorium Brotherhood were already a windfall. Looking at the refined Thorium ingots, Carlos felt happy.
The search took two days.
Carlos believed that if he was willing, he would be able to find something more if he conducted another thorough search. However, a battle report ruined his good mood.
"What's wrong, Carlos, I don't see anything wrong."
Sylvie Morgan took the battle report and looked at it. She didn't find anything unusual, so she asked directly.
"Things are mundane, it's the people. We have to go."
Carlos crumpled up the battle report and put it in his pocket.
[On September 15th, Marshal Anduin Lothar met with the leaders of the remnants of Stormwind City at the Menethil Port Fortress. There are five factions that can be identified by flags, badges and other objects, and there are a few whose identities are unknown. The duration of the meetings is unknown and usually lasts approximately nine hours. After the meeting, Anduin Lothar publicly praised the achievements of the participants as the Alliance Marshal. Follow-up investigation revealed that most of the remaining nobles in Stormwind City had raised funds in exchange for the Wrynn royal family's trust again, with the Presto family providing an unknown number of weapons and armor. 】(To be continued.)
