Shadow Trails in Azeroth

The naval battle is over.

It ends in an unexpected and reasonable way.

Several reserve warships commanded by Dai Lin destroyed the war core of the undead pirate fleet.

The large ship Alpaca, which was used as a landing platform for carrier-based aircraft, was destroyed and the Wharton was seriously injured, bringing the war system that Black had worked so hard to build to the brink of collapse.

Nearly half of the large and small pirate ships that were pieced together from old ships were also lost. The newly recruited pirates suffered heavy casualties. Counting those who defected before the battle, after this battle, the undead fleet was severely damaged.

But the good news is that the Wharton is still usable after repairs, and in addition to the sunken ship, the Immortal Fleet also recovered the ship.

Maimu's marines had previously captured two Gilnean third-class battleships.

Blake's last-minute raid on Lord Darius' fleet also allowed him to capture the Gilnean flagship Greymane. Under the raging fury of the sea giant, a second-class battleship was severely damaged, but he was able to pull back repair. Repairs at the shipyard may still be possible.

Such seizures were enough to earn Black the title of Ship Salvage Master.

But when it comes down to it, the pirates still lose money.

Specially constructed troll ships like the Alpaca and the Volton can only be equipped with the Zandalari's golden fleet, and the Ancestral Turtles cannot always get old decommissioned ships.

In other words, before the Wharton was completely repaired, Black's magic carrier tactic was bankrupt, and his cluster bombing tactics would hardly be effective.

On the other hand, the Gilneans.

Although under the command of Dai Lin, they bravely destroyed most of the undead fleet's combat power and almost killed these damn pirates.

But before Dai Lin joined the battlefield, they were bombed by large tides and carrier-based aircraft, sinking six large and small warships, and captured two. After that, the pirate captain led three ghost ships and sea giants to raid, and they were captured again. They sank three battleships.

The sea monster summoned by the little fish man also sank two third-class battleships.

Counting the captured ships, the large fleet of forty ships before the start of the naval battle only had twenty-five ships left, a loss of less than half.

The most important thing is that the strategic purpose of this naval battle has not been achieved at all!

Failure to destroy the Undead Fleet means that they cannot take over Tol Barad Island. The failure of launching a war for this purpose means that this battle is completely in vain.

Even the term troop training could not convince the Gilneas commanders.

Whose military training company would give away less than half of the family wealth that they have spent many years saving?

Although the losses of the Gilnean Navy on both sides were less than those of the Undead Pirates, they were the side that truly lost. This tragic situation also proves one thing, that is, the Gilneas military's previous understanding of undead pirates was completely wrong.

These pirates do not rely on the help of magicians from Narthalas Academy to roam the sea.

Even without magical support, the Immortal Pirates are still a force that cannot be underestimated. They are cunning, they are vicious, they also possess courage and tactical intelligence.

With such a group of people entrenched on Tol Barad Island and the Paladin Sea, the Gilneans would have a headache.

The pirates said they would send Lord Crowley and the captured warriors and staff back when we sailed into the inner sea of ​​Gilneas and passed the Great Lighthouse of Greymane.

As a representative of the fleet, temporary adjutant Jetaris, who went to negotiate with the pirates, brought back news that disappointed everyone who survived.

The eyes of this strong Lordaeron female soldier were red, and she had obviously cried on the road just now.

Because of the shame of failure, the regret of missing out on victory, and the anger of being humiliated by a group of pirates as victors even though we have worked so hard.

Have you seen their situation?

Now sitting on the black flagship Northern Lord, watching the Gilnean fleet withdraw from the battlefield under the gifts filled with obscenities from the pirates, Dailin asked with an expressionless face.

Well, the priests I brought have checked it out. Your Excellency, the lord, was injured, and his shoulder may be permanently disabled. The staff and soldiers were imprisoned, and there is no serious problem except being frightened.

Jetaris lowered his head and answered in an unforgettable tone:

There were also several captured commanders who wanted to commit suicide, but were stopped by the pirates.

Suicide? The act of a coward!

Dai Lin looked behind her at the slowly burning and sinking Alpaca, as well as at the edge of the Wharton, which was undergoing emergency damage control. The stinky pirates were standing on the side of the ship, urinating in the direction of their own ship as a form of humiliation.

He clenched his fists and said to the people behind him:

Although I am not a Gilnean, I feel the same shame today. You must remember this scene today, remember your failure, and look for the reason from it.

Your war with pirates has just begun. Remember this, one or two failures will not change the overall situation. With Gilneas' strong national power, it will only take you a few years to recover.

But pirates are different.

They rely on robbery to make a living. This model cannot last long, and they cannot afford to lose!

They will become weak, and you will become strong again. By then, my participation may no longer be needed, and you will be able to get the victory you long for in an upright manner.

After speaking, Dai Lin took a previously written letter from Cyrus and handed it to a senior staff officer beside him. He warned:

I won't go to Keel Harbor. My battle has been fought. I will take my family and leave your fleet at the Great Lighthouse. You can handle the rest by yourself.

I remembered to take this letter to Genn. I told him something in the letter. A month later in Kul Tiras, I waited for his visit.

You need help from Kul Tiras.

Needed in all aspects.

Dai Lin looked back at the gloomy commanders and staff behind him, and said in a serious tone:

Your battleship model is outdated, the naval guns have not been updated, the number of aerial knights on the battleship is too few, and the proportion of recruits among the sailors is too high, and the veterans cannot be brought here at all.

You officers are completely unprofessional.

There are even some lower-level commanders who were directly removed from the army.

Your training is indeed somewhat effective, but it completely misses the essence of naval training.

To be blunt, your sailors are no different from a bunch of landlubbers to me, and your fleet is even more like a toy.

No matter in terms of morale, training or professionalism, even the elite armed fleet of the Kul Tiras Grand Chamber of Commerce cannot compare. The fleet under the command of our big businessman Duke Farrewell can easily defeat you within an hour.

This failure may not be a bad thing for you.

It can teach you a lesson.

Naval battles and land battles are not the same thing. The elite army of Gilneas, the powerful combat effectiveness of the Gray Wolf Brigade, and the steel-like discipline and courage are still fresh in my memory.

Our Army is no match for you.

But your navy still has a long way to go.

This biting criticism made all the commanders in the command room lower their heads in shame.

They couldn't refute, everything Dai Lin said was right.

But after he finished cursing, the admiral took a deep breath and made a gesture to Brother Haixian Pike beside him. The bald Haixian picked up the briefcase at hand and put the letters and invitations in it. handed it to the commanders and staff present.

Jetaris also had one.

She rubbed her sore eyes, glanced down, and found that the invitation clearly read Enrollment Certificate for Freshmen at the Naval Academy of the Kul Tiras Navy.

Looking through it, Daelin Proudmoore's name was written in the recommender column on the admission certificate.

The staff officers and commanders all raised their heads, and what they saw was the general's smile. He took off the command sword from his waist and handed it to his temporary adjutant with both hands.

explain:

Even though you have all kinds of problems and problems, your performance today, how should I say, did not disappoint me. So, if Jean allows it, you can follow him to Botswana in one month. Rales.

I will ask the Admiralty to hold a separate refresher course for you.

The semester lasts approximately one year.

I will also allow you to join the soon-to-be formed Fifth Fleet of Kul Tiras, so that you can experience firsthand how our navy operates.

This way, when you return to your own country, you won't be blinded and continue to lead your fleet on the crooked road.

Of course, tuition is expensive.

Dai Lin smiled and said:

I hope Jean can be ruthless enough to give this large amount of money. Maybe I can use it to purchase a few more carrier-based bombers for my new fleet.

Thank you for your generosity, Admiral!

The officers and staff in the command room straightened their bodies at the same time and saluted Dai Lin. The gloomy atmosphere suddenly became much better.

He is indeed an old sailor.

In terms of boosting morale, it's easy to do.

Of course, Dai Lin's generosity is not just out of appreciation for these young people.

He obviously does not think that the undead pirates can rise quickly. If possible, he would prefer to command a fleet from Kul Tiras to completely wipe out the undead pirates.

Then bring Blackshaw back to Kul Tiras for trial.

But the Palatine Sea is the power of the Eastern Kingdom after all. Once the Kul Tiras fleet arrives here, Lordaeron, Gilneas and Stromgard will feel threatened at the same time.

Since you can't do it yourself, you can only think of ways to strengthen the enemies of the undead pirates.

If the Gilnean navy is to block this group of pirates in the Palatine waters, Dai Lin will still have a headache if they are really allowed to expand their power to the golden waters of the South China Sea, where chaos has begun to occur.

That was Kul Tiras' private territory and financial source, and foreign pirates would never be allowed to cause trouble there.

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On the other side, in the captain's cabin of the Nag'far, which was escorting the remaining fleet of Gilneas to the inner sea of ​​Gilneas, Black was personally packing Fenner Golden Sword's luggage for her upcoming departure.

In fact, there is nothing to deal with.

Fenner is a girl who doesn't like fancy clothes, jewelry, or girly things like cosmetics. All she carries with her are weapons and combat equipment.

In addition to the magic suitcase, a large box is also full.

These two axes are of good quality. Consider them your trophies.

Blake picked up the Northern Lord's battle ax that had been wiped clean next to it. The two double-edged hand axes were well made, and there were magic runes on the weapons.

On the ax handle is the Crowley family crest.

This is the favorite weapon of Lord Darius, and Fenna also likes it very much. It is very suitable to match the phase barrier she just obtained.

I'll give you this sword too.

Blake took out an exaggerated recurved sword from his bag and placed it in front of Fenner with a bang.

He stroked the Loa runes on the giant troll-style sword and said to Fenna:

This was plundered from Zul'jin. It's called 'Kinros Doomsday Revelator'. It's very heavy and cannot be wielded by ordinary warriors. It is probably also the treasure of the Amani Troll.

Why are you so nice to me all of a sudden?

Fenner threw the shield into the magic bag and looked at her bratty brother suspiciously.

She held the hilt of the troll's heavy sword in front of her, wiped the blade lovingly, but said in a strange tone:

What do you want me to do for you? Just tell me.

Look at what you said. Do you need a reason to be good to your family?

Black complained dissatisfiedly, and received a look from the idiot soldier. The captain shrugged, took a sip of wine, and said:

Well, there is indeed something for you to do. After you go to Tiragarde Strait, remember to go around Kenings Camp, the resort and hunting resort there.

There is a hot spring nearby that is very suitable for bathing. Explore the mountains to the south of the hot spring. There is a large garbage dump filled with metal scraps that the locals are not very willing to go to.

You want me to run and pick up trash for you?

Fenna clenched her fist in dissatisfaction and hit her stinky brother on the head. She said:

Do you really use me as your incompetent subordinate? Watch out if I beat you up.

Do not be silly.

Blake pouted and said:

That's just a garbage pile in the eyes of a fool, but it symbolizes endless wealth in my eyes. There is a hidden mechanical cave inside. You just need to find its entrance among a pile of discarded gears.

Don’t go exploring on your own!

There's something terrible in there.

I will go there in a month at most and join you. Then, I will show you things that you, the elf, have never seen or imagined.

Trust me, you will love it.

That's what you said.

Fenner moved her shoulders, lifted her suitcase carelessly, put on a sun hat and prepared to leave. But after taking a few steps, she dropped the suitcase again, turned around and gave the pirate a big hug.

She patted Blake on the shoulder and said:

Take care of yourself, brother, and don't get into those scary things. The days spent with you are exciting, but life should not only be about battles and conspiracies.

Now that you have seized control of the Palatine Sea, and that you have defeated Gilneas and our father, it is time for you to take a break.

Victory?

Blake closed his eyes, feeling Fenna's concern. He hesitantly reached out his hand, hugged Fenna's back, and patted the half-elf on the shoulder.

He said softly:

Do you call us a victory if we both also failed to get beaten up by Dai Lin? The old man is very powerful. He is just playing with us. If he really wants to show his strength, I will definitely run as far as I can.

But you are right

From now on, I have the final say in the Palatine Sea. If you offend Dai Lin and have nowhere to go, just come to me and you will always have a place on my ship.

And trust me, you will definitely piss him off.

It's just a matter of time.

It is your destiny to be a pirate like me, Finnar Goldsword Proudmoore.

Shut your crow mouth! You can't say anything nice, right?

Fenna pushed the stinky pirate away in dissatisfaction. She picked up the box again, walked to the door of the captain's cabin, turned back and waved goodbye and said:

Well, farewell, Derek Proudmoore, I'll be waiting for you in your homeland, and I'll look forward to seeing the changes you're making in Kul Tiras, and I'll be happy to join them.

Oh, right.

After observing the anger power of Brox and Grom Hellscream, I felt that my anger was also changing in my body. Maybe next time we meet, you will have a legendary sister.

Remember not to mess with me, or I'll beat you up!