klisemfg Chapter 253 The Treasures of the Crimson Army
Chapter 253 The Treasures of the Crimson Army
It's actually quite understandable.
Not all undead are servants of the Lich King, and not all undead who escape the Lich King's control are Forsaken.
Many of the resurrected undead creatures who regained their senses were not under the command of the Dark Queen of Undercity. Queen Sylvanas had only gathered most of her fallen followers and the remnants of Lordaeron.
The reason there are so many gaps around Undercity and so few Forsaken strongholds is naturally because she doesn't have many people.
Many areas are occupied by Scourge golems and aimless wandering soulless beings, and some Forsaken who remain outside the city are unwilling to join the Queen's ranks. For example, the lich who was initially a wanderer might not have chosen to serve the Queen if his companions hadn't joined Undercity.
Loyal members are few and far between in Undercity; everyone harbors their own agenda...
The number of forgotten wanderers is even greater, distinguished by their level of awakening. Some are pure ghosts, some are half-human, half-corpse, and others are rotting corpses with strong resentment or conscious awareness remaining.
The Plaguelands are more complex than imagined...
Aside from the fact that plagues indiscriminately attack all living people and animals, they have no master; they are merely a kind of magic and a tool.
Survivors often lurk in the most dangerous and secluded areas of Tirisfal Glades. These survivors include not only the living but also the awakened Forsaken.
Those soldiers now transformed into undead, conscious and dressed in Scarlet Crusade attire, were indeed members of the Scarlet Crusade in life; they were one of the thirteen units of the Scarlet Crusade that resisted the invasion of the Scourge.
Most people now only know Tyrande & Fordring, the young Scarlet Highlord of Hearthglen, and the Scarlet Vanguard Avengers led by Dathorhan. The rest are the subordinates of General Abidis entrenched in Tyr's Hand, and the troops of Admiral Barry wandering the seas.
Several former Scarlet Crusade units have joined the Argent Dawn and been reorganized.
However, many Lordaeron resistance fighters have already died in the defense of Lordaeron...
They were members of the Scarlet Crusade during their lifetimes.
The Scarlet Crusade undead force now hiding in Whispering Woods does not belong to any faction.
They bear a vital mission: to protect the last bloodline of the Menethil royal family of Lordaeron, a duty they continue to fulfill even after death as Forsaken.
"When did Lillian join forces with the Scarlet Crusade? Doesn't she know that you people have lost your faith and gone mad?"
"General, do you still believe in the Holy Light?"
The messenger mocked the undead warrior clad in blood-red armor with a playful sneer.
The crimson-armored knight, seated in the main seat of the dilapidated church, rose to his feet, drew his holy sword, and aimed it at the red-clad messenger of the Scarlet Crusade who was traveling downstream from the South China Sea in a small boat. The sword of the undead general, a ghost, emitted a golden light, and the messenger sensed the warmth of holy light emanating from the undead.
The blinding light forced him to take several steps back; as a human, he seemed to fear the holy light...
"The Holy Light has never abandoned me! And I'm not the only one who hasn't given up hope. We refuse to join the National Salvation Front. It's extremely dangerous for Lillian to have leaked our information to you! I'm not sure if she's already betrayed us! She has indeed forgotten her identity..."
The general brandished his holy sword and beheaded the messenger in one swift motion.
The messenger couldn't believe it. This group of warriors, hailed as the most loyal to the Scarlet Crusade and steadfast in their belief in the restoration of Lordaeron, had actually beheaded him—the most worthy allies among the undead...
The head rolled several meters away on the ground, and the disbelief in the red-clad messenger's eyes slowly disappeared, as if he was about to close his eyes.
As a result, just as the general bent down to search for the letters on the red-clad messenger's body...
The messenger's head suddenly burst into laughter: "Haha, you have indeed betrayed the Scarlet Crusade! Betrayed humanity, betrayed Lord Saidan. You are filthy and evil undead... I have already delivered the message to His Highness the Grand Crusader; your infamy will be spurned by the world."
The bent-over undead general frowned. This red-clad messenger could still speak even after his head was cut off. Was he still human?
The original warriors of the Scarlet Crusade were puppets resurrected after death. As the Lich King's control weakened, they also broke free from his mental control and awakened their original reason and faith.
Their sole purpose for living now is to protect an important person.
Lillian & Voss were once a member of the Scarlet Crusade. Her father was the high priest of the Scarlet Crusade. She ran away and apparently hid in Scholomance.
The undead warriors hiding in the Whispering Forest have a secret connection with Lilith, because it was Lilith who sent the key figure.
This is crucial to whether Lordaeron can truly be restored...
They hide on a cape behind the town of Deathstroke, a place that is difficult for ordinary people to find. There is a pass on the road by the sea, and they disguise themselves as mindless undead and kill anyone who gets close.
Even the outposts set up by fellow Scarlet Crusaders nearby didn't recognize that the undead in that territory at the end of the coastal path were their former comrades.
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"I despise your soul. Though you possess the body we desire, your soul has succumbed to evil. I will, in the name of the Holy Light, deliver you from suffering..."
To silence the messenger's head, the general brandished his holy sword and chanted a holy light spell; undead capable of casting paladin spells were extremely rare.
The messenger remained calm. "Your feeble holy light cannot destroy me. I will live forever in the flames. My master has granted me immortal life... Wait, you and your pitiful Forsaken will be sent to hell to be tormented... Not one of your souls will escape my master's curse. I am immortal... immortal... no..."
The messenger's voice gradually faded away under the holy light spell of "Transcending Evil".
The Exorcism of Evil is a common Holy Light spell used by Paladins. Its power can vary greatly. It is almost ineffective against non-undead or non-demon creatures, but it is effective against humans who are tainted by evil or corrupted.
The general tested his magic and found it could indeed harm his own people...
They were certain they had become undead...
But their faith in the Holy Light never faded, their duty was never forgotten, and they, who could not die without food or water, became true immortals, vowing to protect the princess sent by Lilith...
The problem now is that the princess seems to have been betrayed.
Their location has been exposed.
Only Lilith knew their location; at least until a long time ago, no one had noticed that there was an untouched territory in the northwesternmost corner of Tirisfal Glades, near the sea, where many survivors were hidden.
Protecting them were undead warriors clad in blood-red armor...
After completely eliminating the messenger, the Scarlet General, responsible for the security of the Lordaeron royal family, immediately examined the messenger's remains. He opened the secret letter he carried...
The letter said that the National Salvation League was now very powerful and had found many allies.
The Allied Forces have already achieved a major victory and will reclaim the lands of Lordaeron sooner or later. The Human Alliance is currently stationed in Hillsbrad Foothills. The great battle is imminent; it is hoped that all members of the Allied Forces will cooperate fully to completely annihilate the Forsaken and their leader, Sylvanas...
News recently came from the Desolate Council that the Dark Queen had ordered the Dreadlords to carry out a massive purge within Undercity, and her plan to peacefully reinstate the princess to Undercity had failed.
Some members of the Desolate Council stole important items from Undercity and have escaped. It is hoped that nearby allies will be prepared to provide support and guidance...
This time, Admiral Barry will deliberately draw fire, creating an opportunity for everyone...
The Scarlet Crusade will launch a massive operation to eradicate all evil!
At the end of the letter were the words: "To all the people of the Alliance of Lordaeron." Upon seeing this small print, the Scarlet General almost burst out laughing; he was giving a wry smile.
He tore the letter to shreds rather than show it to the princess, convinced it was a treacherous plot by the enemy.
The princess's safety must be guaranteed under all circumstances. Under no circumstances should the princess be handed over to the Scarlet Crusade. Even if Lillian & Voss come in person, the general and his men must fight to the death to resist!
The last bloodline of the Menethil family is the Scarlet Crusade's only treasure!
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