Chapter 352 |
Chapter 352: Maiev’s Intuition
“What? You mean Master Ancient One sealed C’thun and controlled the Azj’Aqir to start a war with the Night Elves?” After hearing Abbendis’ account through the dimensional communicator, Josh’s expression was quite remarkable.
Seal C’thun? Considering the Ancient One’s series of behaviors, she probably used C’thun like a battery, right?
Josh wasn’t too surprised by this situation; after all, there were many precedents of the Ancient One acting this way.
What surprised him more was that the Ancient One would actually control the Azj’Aqir and Night Elves to start a war—that didn’t fit her character. She wasn’t the aggressive type, nor someone who liked to dominate others.
“The Ancient One means that the Azj’Aqir are a very innocent group of children who shouldn’t bear the guilt brought by the Old Gods, and she also proposed a condition to me: through this war, force the Night Elves into my camp, then the southern part of Kalimdor would belong to the Azj’Aqir, and the northern part to me. Once the Star Soul matter is resolved, she will find a new planet and relocate the Azj’Aqir there!” Facing Josh’s doubts, Abbendis gave a strange explanation.
Josh had actually discussed this plan of using war to force the Night Elves into Abbendis’ camp with him long ago.
But at that time, their imagined enemies were the orcs and the Burning Legion, and they hadn’t considered the Azj’Aqir of Ahn’Qiraj.
He just didn’t expect the Ancient One would implement it ahead of time now.
He just didn’t know why when he said Ancient One’s credibility was trustworthy, his heart felt a little sting.
Hmm, he must be thinking of Margot! It’s almost been half a month, why hasn’t she come back yet?
“In that case, shall we proceed according to Master Ancient One’s plan?” Seeing Josh say this, Abbendis relaxed most of his worries and asked.
Although somewhat unexpected, at least from the current situation, the Ancient One’s actions were very beneficial to him.
“Do it!” Josh nodded.
The two then cut off communication.
“Ancient One…what exactly are you thinking?” After cutting off communication, Josh narrowed his eyes.
This C’thun matter was completely outside their plan.
Josh knew that the more the Ancient One “borrowed” power, the stronger she became.
So his suggestion to her was to first obtain the Sargeras avatar shell in Sargeras’ Tomb before Medivh could react.
Because in Josh’s view, although the Old Gods were strong, they were clearly not on the same level as the Titans. The strongest Old God, Y'Shaarj, was personally torn apart by Aman’Thul. Let alone Sargeras, the strongest among the Titans.
Although the one in Sargeras’ Tomb was only a Sargeras avatar, its power probably wasn’t weaker than a single Old God, perhaps even stronger.
But since it lost the control of the most important original Sargeras soul, this avatar’s strength was strong but only a shell.
Compared to an Old God that was only sealed but retained good power and self-awareness, this ownerless shell was obviously easier to control.
And there were also Sargeras’ artifacts, the Sargeras Staff and the Eye of Sargeras, in the tomb.
So, according to Josh, this was the best choice.
As long as they obtained these things, Josh really didn’t believe the Ancient One would lose if no major figures like the Titans or Elune entered the battle.
As for the cautionary tale of Gul’dan, there was no need to worry.
The reason why Gul’dan failed in Sargeras’ Tomb in the canonical history was partly because his power was not as dominant as many imagined.
During the Second War, he was only unconscious for a while, and Orgrim completely took power from him, forcing him into a secondary role.
When he landed on the Broken Isles, he didn’t even have many troops left.
Facing the huge number of raging demons in Sargeras’ Tomb, he naturally had little resistance.
In contrast, even not counting Abbendis’ hidden troops, the forces he openly had would not be weaker than any later alliance or horde army.
The firepower and equipment were on a completely different level and the powerful individuals Josh sent were no mere appearances.
For example, his youngest son Ben was at least half-divine at Azeroth’s top level.
Even the weakest Loki wasn’t much weaker than the famous heroes of Azeroth’s various races.
If this lineup couldn’t clear the Sargeras’ Tomb dungeon, Josh would swallow the Time Stone on the spot!
He just didn’t expect the Ancient One didn’t follow the plan at all.
Well…let’s take it step by step. Josh knew it wasn’t realistic to fully control someone at the Ancient One’s level.
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Meanwhile, in Azeroth, Abbendis’ fleet had been sailing for three days. The voyage was more than half done, now in an endless ocean with not a single island in sight.
Maiev Shadowsong, having just finished eating and returned to her cabin, immediately locked the door and began rummaging through her room, arming herself.
It must be said, as the leader of the Watchers, Maiev Shadowsong’s sense of danger was indeed extraordinary.
The first three days at sea, she had felt nothing unusual, and all the crew aboard the King’s Vessel were fine.
But since this morning, Maiev noticed that the atmosphere on the ship felt a bit off.
This instinctively gave her a sense of unease.
Was the human lord planning something against them?
But that made no sense!
This human lord, from the first intelligence she obtained on him, to their direct contact, had always been wise and brilliant, unlikely to do anything so irrational.
But just now when she went to eat, that feeling of unease peaked—in the King’s Vessel, except for the Great Lord Abbendis, almost everyone ate in the “mess hall,” and their guests were no exception.
Although some Night Elves on the ship were somewhat uncomfortable with this, they didn’t say much.
Though an “immortal” race, the nature-loving Night Elves were not spoiled and had strong adaptability.
But today’s sudden unease made Maiev return to her cabin without eating—who knew if there was something wrong with the food?
No matter where this unease came from, she had to prepare for battle.
This was an experience and habit she had kept since the ancient wars.
This intuition for danger had saved her many times.
Just as she finished preparing, about to put on the Watcher’s signature armor and cloak, there was a knock at the door!
“Who is it?” Maiev asked cautiously.
“It’s me, Lady Shadowsong. I have some matters to consult with you regarding what to watch out for after landing!” Abbendis’ voice sounded outside.
“Alright, Lord Abbendis, please wait a moment!” Hearing it was Abbendis, Maiev relaxed slightly, but did not let her guard down completely.
She walked slowly to the door, leaned against it and listened carefully, finding no sound outside except Abbendis’ breathing, then slowly opened the door.
But as the door opened, what greeted her was a dark dagger!