Chapter 596: Coercion and Temptation

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The projection of Archimonde and his true body were not on the same magnitude of strength at all.

Arthas was stunned. Only after Archimondes true body descended did he truly understand how powerful a commander of the Burning Legion was. Even though Arthas had gradually lost many emotions and became increasingly cold, he still felt a long-lost fear when he saw Archimonde.

Archimonde spread his arms and roared excitedly at the sky. Powerful and terrifying fel flames spewed out from his palms and eyes, and the surrounding environment became cold and gloomy.

Of course he would be excited. To the Burning Legion, the planet Azeroth was simply a stain on the Legions great undertaking. During the tens of thousands of years of expeditions, the Legion had eliminated countless planets. Even though they had encountered resistance, they had resolved them quickly without exception. They had trampled on obstacles in their path until now, but they had encountered failures one after another in Azeroth. Whether it was Sargeras, Archimonde, or Kiljaeden, they all regarded these failures as the greatest humiliation.

And this humiliation had to be washed away!

Now, after ten thousand years, Archimonde once again stood on this planet with his true body. This time, he swore to bury this planet!

Well done, little lich! After venting, Archimonde lowered his head and looked at KelThuzad in satisfaction. You have completed my plan very well.

KelThuzad bowed again, but he didnt dare to answer. He knew that this praise was not sincere. Archimonde was probably just complimenting in pa.s.sing. It would be foolish if KelThuzad took it seriously.

A light flashed. After sensing Archimondes aura, Tichondrius, the leader of the dreadlords, teleported over. Seeing Archimonde, he said happily, My lord, all the preparations are complete.

Very good, Tichondrius! Archimonde said. In that case, the Lich King is useless to me, but the Scourge cant be wasted. Next, you dreadlords will take over the command.

As you wish, Lord Archimonde! Tichondrius smiled sinisterly as he placed his hand across his chest.

Soon, I will personally launch the invasion of Azeroth. But before that, I want to make these b.a.s.t.a.r.d warlocks an example Archimonde looked at the outline of the city of Dalaran in the distance. I will annihilate their city in the dust of history!

Archimonde left the altar, and every step his tall body took caused the ground to shake. Tichondrius followed closely behind him.

Since his arrival, Archimonde had not looked at Arthas nor said a single word to him. Now that he was here, he regarded Arthas and KelThuzad as nothing.

After Archimonde left, Arthas could no longer suppress his anger and roared in a low voice, What is this?! Are they playing with us?! Are we relieved of our command just like that?! The Scourge is my army!!

The once proud Prince Arthas felt that he had suffered a great insult. After talking to KelThuzad, he naturally knew that the Lich King Nerzhul was a tool of the Burning Legion. The Burning Legion had gotten him to form the Scourge only to allow the demons to invade Azeroth again. But in any case, Arthas had been doing his best to carry out his mission, and now, Archimonde, one of the commanders, had finally arrived. It was fine if Archimonde didnt reward him, but he had taken away his command.

How could Arthas take this lying down?

Fortunately, KelThuzad was more experienced and prudent, and he comforted, Be patient, young death knight. You have seen Archimondes strength. We are powerless to resist him But dont worry. The Lich King has already expected all of this, and you still have a place in his next plan.

The situation was beyond their control. Arthas understood this, so under KelThuzads persuasion, he could only helplessly accept this reality.

After seeing that Arthas had calmed down, KelThuzad floated back to the altar and planned to put away the Book of Medivh.

But at this moment, two figures suddenly appeared. It was Julia and Benia. The two of them appeared in front of the Book of Medivh and blocked KelThuzads path.

What do you want to do? Arthas asked as he rode his skeleton warhorse forward and stood side by side with KelThuzad while staring coldly at Julia and Benia.

Ha, Your Royal Highness! Benia smiled enchantingly. Did you forget something?

What did I forget? Arthas remained unmoved.

Julia stretched out her hand and held the Book of Medivh floating in the air. Then she smiled and said, You forgot that you have another task, right?

Do you want us to remind you? Benia narrowed her eyes. The true master of the sword in your hand

Arthas was shocked and blurted out, You you arent Tichondriuss subordinates but

Tichondrius? Julia shook her head. He cant command us. After all, were on the same level as him In fact, were not Archimondes subordinates either. We obey the King of Despair, Osiris!

KelThuzad was still at a loss because he didnt know that Arthas and Roy had communicated. But when he heard the name Osiris, he suddenly reacted and turned to stare at Arthas. You you have communicated with the King of Despair Osiris?!

Yes Arthas didnt hide anything. He nodded and whispered to KelThuzad, In Frostmourne, apart from the Lich King, there is another, stronger will hidden. He calls himself the King of Despair Osiris

You KelThuzad didnt know what to say. Why didnt you tell me earlier?

Arthas was a little surprised. Why should I tell you? Isnt this King of Despair also a commander of the Burning Legion? Isnt he on the same side as Archimonde?

KelThuzad didnt know how to explain it to Arthas. Compared to the less experienced Arthas, he had been a member of the Kirin Tor Council of Six when he was alive and a powerful mage who was familiar with all kinds of ancient history. In the historical doc.u.ments of Dalaran, there were also mentions of the Burning Legion, all of which had been recorded from the mouths of the high elves back then. Arthas didnt know the situation of the Burning Legion, but KelThuzad did.

He could only say helplessly, Young death knight, it is not good for you to come into contact with these powerful existences rashly. I dont know what the King of Despair promised you, but you should understand after you saw Archimonde. Without a contract, demons often wont fulfill their promises.

Moreover, your communication with the King of Despair may have exposed the Lich Kings plan

KelThuzad sighed.

Then, what should we do? Arthas was dumbfounded.

KelThuzad ignored Arthas and turned to look at Julia and Benia. Since you are Lord Osiriss subordinates, lets talk. When Lord Archimonde descended, you didnt appear but only appeared after he left. I think Lord Osiriss goal is probably different from Lord Archimondes, right?

You are very smart, lich! Benia looked at KelThuzad in surprise.

And very courageous! Julia agreed.

KelThuzad placed his hand across his chest and bowed. Thank you for the praise, Your Excellency Julia, Your Excellency Benia. In fact, the Lich King once told me that, strictly speaking, the one who created him was actually Lord Osiris

Thats right! Benia nodded. Although the Lich King was born because of Kiljaedens plan, it was the demon blood of the King of Despair that transformed Nerzhul into the Lich King. Only the blood of a king of the frost demons from the Abyss can create creatures like liches.

Arthas finally understood, but then he shuddered. He was a death knight created by the Lich King Nerzhul, but the Lich King had been created by the blood of the King of Despair Osiris. What did this mean? It meant that be it KelThuzad or Nerzhul, liches like them were naturally under the control of Osiris!

Arthass guess was right. In fact, as long as Roy was willing, he could easily control Nerzhul, who had transformed from his demon blood. After all, liches were a blood creation of frost demons, and Roy was Nerzhuls creator.

In the historical doc.u.ments of Dalaran, the high elves once recorded descriptions of the commanders of the Burning Legion, KelThuzad said. The Burning Legion has three commanders. They are the Lord of Fel, Archimonde the Defiler; the Lord of Flames, Kiljaeden the Deceiver; and the King of Despair, Osiris the Destroyer. But apart from descriptions of Archimonde and Kiljaeden commanding the Burning Legion to fight everywhere, there are very few records of Osiris. His whereabouts are very mysterious. Other than showing up at certain times, he hasnt appeared much, so most people only know Archimonde and Kiljaeden I didnt expect that he would appear again now that the Burning Legion is invading again.

These words were for both Arthas and Julia and Benia to hear. Then KelThuzad asked, To be frank, Your Excellency Julia, Your Excellency Benia, the leader of the Burning Legions invasion this time is Lord Archimonde. Even Lord Kiljaeden has acquiesced to his leaders.h.i.+p. Why did Lord Osiris suddenly send you to supervise?

Its very simple. Lord Osiris thinks that Archimonde alone might not be able to handle it Benias eyes sparkled. So Lord Osiris is also seeking to descend onto this planet. As for what he wants to do after arriving, its not something you can inquire about, lich!

Julia threw the Book of Medivh to KelThuzad. Now, you only have one choice. Obediently summon Lord Osiris so that he can also descend into this world.

d.a.m.n it. Youre already in this world. Why dont you guide Osiriss descent yourself?! Arthas said angrily. Archimondes arrival has already taken away our command over the Scourge. What will Osiris do after he comes? Will he make us his slaves?

Pay attention to your tone, death knight! Julia and Benia stared at Arthas coldly. We know that youre unwilling now, but Lord Osiris isnt Archimonde. He doesnt have the slightest interest in the Scourge formed by you dead people. Lord Osiris has already played such army games in other worlds. He will definitely give you what he promised you, as long as you carry out the agreement obediently. As for why he wants you to welcome his descent, you can ask KelThuzad!

Arthas turned to look at KelThuzad. KelThuzad nodded. The so-called lost incantation in the Book of Medivh was actually written by Lord Sargeras, the supreme commander of the Burning Legion, when he possessed Medivh. You should have heard about this and the fall of the Guardian Medivh In particular, the part in the book about summoning powerful demons is a backup plan that Lord Sargeras developed. It requires the native beings of the world of Azeroth as a guide so that the summoning can bypa.s.s some kind of defense mechanism

So, although these two demons are here, they cant summon the King of Despair, right? Arthas understood. He thought for a moment and nodded. Okay, we will do as you say. But Archimonde seems to want to destroy Dalaran. Without Dalarans magic power nodes as an energy source, the ritual may be difficult to complete.

Of course we know this, but isnt there another, better place? Julia and Benia smiled.

KelThuzad immediately understood. Silvermoon, the Sunwell?

Yes, its there. Although that place is contaminated by death magic power, it doesnt matter. It can still be used as an energy source! Julia said.

All right. Lets set off then. We have nothing left anyway Arthas said expressionlessly.