dognovel Chapter 688 Goblin City in the Desert
Chapter 688 Goblin City in the Desert
A brief silence followed, broken only by the crackling of the campfire and the soft lapping of the waves in the distance.
Elwyn took a deep breath and broke the silence first. He needed to sort out this complicated situation: "Your Majesty, thank you for your trust and that of the Red Dragon Queen. However, I am not confident in healing His Majesty Malygos."
He frankly expressed his concerns.
"Holy light can heal physical wounds, but for inner ailments... even my holy light, though extraordinary, may be unable to..."
"No need to worry too much, child."
Ysera's projection emitted a softer halo, carrying a soothing power.
"I'm not asking you to create a miracle right away. This is more like an experiment, a glimmer of light in absolute darkness. We will make all the necessary preparations. You just need to follow your heart and do your best. The important thing is not to put too much pressure on yourself."
Her words were like a spring breeze, slightly easing the burden on Alvin's heart.
He nodded, indicating that he understood.
“Then, Your Majesty,”
Alvin continued to ask,
"What are your plans afterward? Are you coming with the Red Dragon Queen?"
Ysera gently shook her head: "No, I need to stay in Northrend for the time being. Imprisoning Malygos is not the end of the matter. The turmoil in the Nexus needs to be quelled, and the Blue Dragonflight has also fallen into chaos and division because of this. Someone must stay and prevent the situation from deteriorating further."
"Moreover, during this incident, my sister and I both vaguely sensed that beneath the surface of Northrend, there is far more to it than just Malygos's madness. The ancient lairs belonging to the ancient insectoid kingdom, buried deep beneath the ice and frozen ground, have recently shown some unusual activity. I must stay and, with the power of the Emerald Dream, carefully investigate the root of this restlessness. Any movement in Azjol-Nerub and Azjol-Nerub could foreshadow a deeper darkness stirring."
Insect Kingdom!
The name sent a chill down the spines of everyone present who knew about history.
“So,” Ysera concluded, “my sister will lead Malygos ahead to find you. As for me, I will stay behind until I have dealt with the aftermath in Northrend and confirmed the threat level of the insectoids.”
Just then, Akalitha, who had been listening intently to the conversation, jumped up excitedly, her fiery red eyes gleaming with delight: "Wait! Your Majesty Ysera! You mean my mother is coming?!"
Little Red Dragon's voice trembled with excitement, and his face was filled with uncontrollable joy and anticipation.
Ysera turned her gaze to Akalitha, her emerald eyes revealing the loving kindness of an elder: "Yes, little one. Your mother has already set off. Traveling such a long distance with Malygos is no easy task. They may stop briefly in Teldrassil to rest and recuperate, using the natural energy there to soothe Malygos's unstable state, and also to communicate with Lady Tyrande as necessary. Afterwards, they will come to join you."
"Teldrassil..."
Sandy repeated the sentence in a low voice, and as a sentinel general, she immediately began to consider the political and military implications.
The arrival of the Red Dragon Queen, even for a brief stay, is enough to shake the entire Kalimdor.
It looks like Teldrassil is going to be busy for a while.
“Then, Your Majesty,”
Alvin picked up the conversation again, raising the most crucial practical question.
"Where would be the most appropriate place for us to meet with the Red Dragon Queen? We must take into account His Malygos's instability and our next target—Un'Goro Crater—as our pursuit of Cho'gall."
He looked at Sandy and Green Shadow, seeking their opinions.
Shandris spoke first: "Un'Goro Crater is located in the southern part of the continent of Kalimdor. It is remote, has a harsh environment, and lacks a stable base. It is obviously not suitable as a meeting place, let alone a treatment attempt that may be full of variables."
Green Shadow nodded and added, "Moreover, the ecosystem inside the crater is unique and fragile. The arrival of two dragon kings, especially His Malygos, who is in an unstable state, may have unpredictable effects on the native environment there due to the dragon's might and energy fluctuations they naturally emit."
Stella also quietly offered her opinion: "We need a relatively neutral location with convenient transportation and some infrastructure to handle emergencies. It should ideally not be too close to the core cities of any major race, to avoid causing unnecessary panic."
After considering everyone's opinions and weighing the options in his mind, Elwin finally focused his attention on a point on the southern coastline of Kalimdor.
"Tanas".
He pondered for a moment,
"Although that desert has a harsh environment, it is located in the southern part of the continent and is relatively close to Un'Goro Crater. Moreover, there is a goblin city there—Gadgetzan."
"Gadgetzan?"
Shandis frowned slightly, clearly not having a good impression of the goblin city.
"Those profit-driven bastards!"
"It is precisely their profit-seeking nature that has become an advantage."
Alvin explained,
"Gadgetzan, as a trading city for goblins, is theoretically neutral. It's a melting pot of all sorts of people, with fast information flow and a relatively complete range of resources. As long as we pay enough gold, we can get the necessary supplies there, and even rent sufficiently secluded and sturdy locations. Goblins are generally not interested in the background of their customers, as long as it doesn't harm their interests."
He looked at Ysera's projection: "Your Majesty, do you think it would be feasible to meet with the Red Dragon Queen in Gadgetzan, Tanaris?"
“Tanaris, Gadgetzan, hmm, the goblin city may be noisy, but its inherent neutrality and convenience do meet our current needs. Being away from the center of life will also minimize the risk of accidents. Okay, let's settle on that location. I will inform my sister of this location through dream whispers, and after they adjust in Teldrassil, they will go directly to Gadgetzan to meet you.”
The meeting place has been decided!
Ysera's projection began to flicker slightly and become somewhat thin, as if maintaining such precise communication over such a long distance was extremely costly.
"Alvin, and the children."
Her voice carried a hint of ethereal distance, as if it were about to fade away.
"The road ahead is fraught with thorns, the shadows of Northrend intertwined with the darkness of the south. May the tranquility of the Emerald Dream dwell in your hearts, granting you wisdom and courage. I will join you as soon as I have resolved my matters here."
As soon as the words were spoken, the emerald green light and shadows, like fireflies scattered by the wind, slowly dissipated into the air, and the gentle yet majestic sense of oppression also disappeared.
The green dragon pendant around her neck stopped vibrating and returned to its usual calm.
Silence returned, but everyone's heart was restless.
"Alright, everyone,"
Erwin's voice broke the silence.
"We have a clear objective. After a night's rest, we'll set off for Tanaris tomorrow morning! Before the Red Dragon Queen arrives, we must make all the necessary preparations in Gadgetzan, then march on Un'Goro and utterly thwart Cho'gall's plot!"