Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 493, Section 32: Demons, I once said I would eliminate you after the empire was unified, but I've changed my mind.

"Look, a human floating fortress! The first floating fortress in the history of Azeroth, something even the Elf Queen couldn't do, the human has accomplished."

In the Lightforged camp in the southern Arathi Highlands, in the area where the Exodar ship was docked, the Watchers who had just arrived from the Wetlands looked up and saw the shimmering magical city beneath the clouds.

He was very pleased with the scene of Dalaran floating in the clouds, with all the defensive mage towers firing together to shoot down the demons.

This is the "Dalaran" he remembers.

Of course, Diakum hoped that Dalaran in this timeline would not suffer the same fate of being "destroyed and rebuilt three times" as in the official history, as the city occupies a significant place in many major events.

It is like a microcosm of the fate of the human race.

"The technology verification for that cool-looking city is actually not finished yet. This thing is only a half-finished product. Theoretically, it could fall down at any time and randomly kill a group of lucky demons."

Archbishop Nelly, who replaced Diakum as commander of the Lightforged, whispered:

"According to the reports I received from the archmages of the Arcane Scholars clan, the reconstruction of Dalaran is only about 60% complete. The city should need at least another year of construction before it can be put into actual combat."

However, Marshal Lothar's northern expedition was too important to the fate of the human race, so Master Antonidas overruled all objections and demanded that Dalaran participate in the war to retake Stromgarde today.

The idea of ​​transforming the city into a floating city was also the archmage's; he had conceived of this idea several years ago when preparing his graduation project for Nasaras Academy.

"But humanity doesn't have enough technological reserves, so this floating city is the result of the joint intervention of multiple forces, right?"

Diakum gave the order to Faria beside him to assemble, and the entire camp sprang into action. The Lightforged boarded the Exodar, and the Vigilant also boarded the ship with Nellie.

As they entered the navigation station, Dick asked:

"From the details I've seen, Dalaran's flight magic incorporates some technology from Naaru ships, especially the teleportation module, which is almost identical to the scene when the Exodar ship performs a space jump."

The secondary towers they built around the city's mage towers explicitly adopted the Arcane Crystal Tower technology developed by the Draenei clan, but with 'localization' modifications.

The arcane barrages fired from those secondary towers were incredibly accurate; this was clearly the Holy Light Legion's targeting technology.

"Yes, the Arcane Scholars clan was deeply involved in the armed transformation of Dalaran. Lady Verara even personally modified part of Dalaran's internal energy guidance structure, simplifying the originally cumbersome energy cycle."

I heard that Dalaran purchased a large number of mechanical golems from Quel'Thalas as part of their defenses, and the mages also obtained some Titan technology from the Steamwheedle Consortium and modified those golems themselves.

The Nassaras Magic Academy provided a complete set of magic circulation and reuse secrets from the Elven Empire era, and also used the 'replica Tide Stone' created by Dean Bluemoon as the second energy core of the Dalaran floating city.

Nellie started the ship at the navigation console. As Diakum sat on his golden throne, the gem clusters of the Exodar shone brightly, a symbol that the ship was about to take off for combat.

The holy energy from the Vigilant rapidly filled the area through the connection between the throne and the spaceship system, and the Lightforgers had already taken their battle positions.

They would use the classic teleportation tactic to jump directly into the city, establishing one stronghold after another for Lothar's Seventh Legion in the demon-infested lands.

Because of the Vigilant's rule against interfering in the internal affairs of civilizations, the Lightforged cannot participate in the human civil war. However, demons are clearly not considered "human affairs," and the Lightforged are happy to fight alongside their human brethren to crush the Burning Legion's last stronghold in Azeroth.

In reality, slaughtering demons could be seen as a "relaxation" for the Lightforged, who had been fighting against all sorts of monsters and demons in Azeroth.

"buzz"

As the Exodar ship slowly ascended, under Diakum's precise control, the ship gradually accelerated in the air, heading towards the battlefield of Stromgarde.

A few seconds later, Diakum saw the rock spikes below the floating city of Dalaran mechanically "crack open," revealing a huge energy crystal hidden within under magical manipulation.

After a brief recharge, the crystal emitted a blinding arcane radiance that struck the demon city below.

The relentless surge of magical energy, like the dropping of heavy bombs, caused violent explosions, carving a true "scar of death" across the demonic lands of Stromgarde as Dalaran moved horizontally through the air.

This familiar energy attack pleased Diakum.

他 说:

"Isn't this the attack mode of the 'Holy Arbiter' main cannon of Stormhold? Although it is much weaker than the main cannon of the starship in terms of both destructive power and duration, it is clear that the mages have mastered this technology."

“That was a gift from the prophet Velen.”

Nari explained:
"The prophet admired humanity's struggle and, upon learning of Dalaran's transformation plan, delivered this technology to the Dalaran mages."

The energy-gathering crystal used for attacks beneath their city comes from the wreckage of the Genidal. Humans currently have no way to create such a special crystal that can concentrate energy. In addition, the core components of the various offensive crystal towers used in their city are also made from Apexis crystals polished by the Goria Empire and the Arakkoa Kingdom.

It can be said that this unfinished floating city is a crystallization of the magical power of two worlds.

It represents the unity of human civilization and the world of Draenor.

Lothar valued this unity highly, and Archmage Antonidas solemnly promised the Prophet that as long as spellcasters from Draenor were willing to study in Dalaran, the arcane truths possessed by human mages would be made available to them.

"Hmm, not bad. Once Dalaran is fully built, we can send it through the Dark Portal to Draenor for a trip, and give the spellcasters of Draenor a good thrashing."

They need to stand up for themselves!
Marco Polo, in particular, had to create similar magical wonders for the ogre empire.

Give it enough to do, and the ambitious ogre leader won't waste time thinking about power or conquest; it needs to be a ghoul wizard who has transcended base desires.

Diakum snorted and said:
"I'll take control of the Exodar. Once the ground bombardment is over, the Lightforged Legion will enter ground assault mode! Deploy the Lightforged Dragons to assist Dalaran with air defense. The city has too few mage towers; they won't be able to hold out once the number of demons increases."

I don't want to see Dalaran fall before my eyes.

A moment later, under the approving gaze of Archmage Antonidas, he saw the gem clusters of the Exodar spaceship descending from the clouds flash three times.

Just like an experienced driver turning on their headlights to greet someone, the archmage raised his staff and shot three arcane arcs of light into the sky in response to the goodwill.

Well, we're all experienced drivers, and we've got the driving etiquette down perfectly.

"boom"

The Esodar's escort guns fired down at the demon city below, and the sheer power of these legitimate starship secondary guns amazed the human mages.

Two golden beams of light crashed into the center of Stromgarde, tracing a semi-circular arc across the demon-infested city under Diakum's manual control. The intense light obliterated the demons and their ridiculous defenses wherever it touched.

Because the Exodar is currently piloted by Diakum, the ship's Holy Light energy comes directly from the Vigilant, causing the secondary cannons of the starship to also have the "Ashbringer" effect. The demons that die under the bombardment have no chance to resurrect in the Twisted Nether.

Subsequently, triangular teleportation beacons were scattered throughout the city by the Exodar.

Upon landing, the portal opened, allowing the Lightforged warriors to charge into the city with unstoppable momentum, lighting up specks of light to illuminate this demonic land and dispel the raging fel energy.

This scene also caused the "Lord of Stromgarde," the Demon King Kurul, who was located atop the city's fel-powered tower, to suddenly stand up from his demonic throne.

After Kazzak "defected," Kurul, the former lieutenant of the Doom Lord, accepted fel ascension and became the leader of the Doom Guardians of Ereduin.

It is a very ferocious and powerful doomsday lord, but the precedent of Kazzak is still there, making Krull tremble with fear when facing the Vigilant.

This is normal.

Aside from a natural-born battle-crazed brute like the Pit Lord, few demons can muster enough courage in the face of the Vigilant and his Lightforged Chapter.

But Kurul knew it could not back down.

After the Defilers' world invasion failed, the defense of Azeroth was taken over by Shaper the Shaper. Although it seems that the Burning Legion's strongholds in Azeroth have been eliminated, the Shaper has his own war plans.

It is mobilizing its troops to launch a new offensive against Azeroth. The Legion's elite forces have already gathered on Mardun. At this critical moment, Krull has been given the mission of "gathering intelligence and persisting in the fight".

The meaning of this command is quite flexible.

Sakir is quite "humane" and does not require Krull to die here. Therefore, theoretically, Krull, as the current "Commander-in-Chief of the Demons of Azeroth," can retreat whenever it feels necessary.

But the Burning Legion's military regulations are there.

If it abandons the city and flees without a fight, the terrible punishment it will receive for "retreating in the face of battle" upon returning to the Twisting Nether will make it better to die here.

The good news is that Diakum controls the Exodar, which means the Vigilant is unlikely to have time to personally go to the battlefield to kill it.

Demon King Kurul rolled his tyrannical eyes. Perhaps the fall of Stromgarde was inevitable today, but he had to achieve a brilliant victory to ensure that he would not be sent to the Legion Inquisition, which was feared by demons, when he returned.

Most importantly, you need to prepare in advance!

Once the Holy Light Butcher appears on the battlefield, you must immediately make a tactical retreat.

"Open the portal!" Kurul rose from his throne and roared at his terrified subordinates standing around him.
"Summon the Abyss Lords into the battlefield. Those raging giants crave war and destruction, and today we will surely satisfy them."

Let the Manari God Punishment Sorcerers begin their spellcasting!
Gather all the fel energy at the top of the tower, then await my command.

"But Lord Demon King!"

A trembling Lord of Man'ari, the Lord of Heavenly Punishment, pointed to the sky and said weakly:

"The 'Holy Light Butcher' is here, and Diakum is on the battlefield. He's a well-known demon slayer. Should we retreat? We won't get any support from the Legion here, so there's no need to die here in vain."

"Bah! Look at your cowardly cowardly appearance! What right do you have to call yourself the commander of the legion? You have completely disgraced Lord Sargeras!"
You Manari should be ashamed!

Demon King Kurul grabbed his hideous Doomsday Blade and roared:

"What's wrong with the Holy Light Butcher? Is the Holy Light Butcher invincible? If he's so powerful, why doesn't he go to Argus and challenge the Great Demon Lord directly? Don't be scared by him!"
Although Diakum was undefeated in battle, he was by no means invincible.

The demon commanders below looked at each other.

They all thought Kurul must have lost his mind!
Yes, yes, yes, the Holy Light Butcher is definitely not invincible, but the problem is that he's not someone we ugly ducklings can easily mess with.

You'd be more likely to hear that from a Sculptor or a Conqueror.

We demons are just remnants of a defeated army left behind in Azeroth. We're good to go with bullying humans, but to challenge the Lightforgers? That's just asking for death.
Would you please recognize your place, Demon King?

"Hmph, a bunch of trash."

Kurul cursed:

"Go away, I'm annoyed just looking at you! Go to the tower and prepare the teleportation portal. After our army has valiantly annihilated the enemy, we will advance victoriously to Mardon Star."

This order caught the eye of the Manari commanders.

Yeah.

This is the right choice for the demons when facing Diakum.

If we can't find a strong opponent to match up with, it's best to temporarily avoid direct confrontation and preserve our strength to repay the Dark Titans and the Great Demon Lords for their support.

"But if we're going to fight, we have to achieve results. We can't just retreat and risk being looked down upon."

Kurul sneered and waved his claws, saying:

"Activate the 'Felsteel Annihilator' squadron! When the humans, relying on Diakum's power, storm into the inner city, give them a little 'Legion Shock' to prevent the natives of Azeroth from taking advantage of our power and thinking that the Burning Legion is invincible."

"As ordered!"

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"Seventh Legion, charge with me!"

Lothar, riding his holy steed, charged bravely into the outer battlefield of Stromgarde.

He is cautious.

The ground assault only began after the Lightforged Dragons destroyed the fel cannons on the Stromgarde walls with their holy fire breath, in order to minimize casualties.

With the assistance of Dalaran and the Exodar, the conquest of Stromgarde was not particularly dangerous, even though the battle seemed fierce. This was because the strength of the external support was very high.

But the Lightforged's assistance ends there.

The ensuing battles against the dragonborn of Lordaeron in the Northlands will be fierce and bloody. The fewer casualties the Seventh Legion and the Apostles suffer at Stromgarde, the easier the subsequent battles will be.

Furthermore, the Lightforged will not enter Stromgarde's inner city; the human capital must be reclaimed by the humans themselves.

This matter concerns the legitimacy of the empire and must not be accomplished through the hands of others.

“Windsor, you led the warriors to break through all the strongholds! The Lightforged have captured the positions for us, and we must hold them.”

Lothar, leading his now-powerful iron cavalry, broke through a group of demon guards who had been stunned by the explosion, gave orders to his lieutenant, and then shouted to Danas Trollbane, who was engaged in fierce combat ahead:
"Danas, go and find Prince Galin and his dragonborn knights, and resolve this as soon as possible."

"Prince Muradin, I need your dwarven cannons to be sent to the city walls for continuous suppressive fire, and for the gryphon riders and dwarven bombers to get moving as well. Wherever the warriors charge, their bombing support must reach there!"

"Sir Fordring, order the Guardians to prepare the Great Exorcism Ritual. The ritual must not be stopped before the Demon Tower is captured! I do not want to see the fel energy backlash interfere with my advance."

As orders were issued, Lothar's various armies began to spin.

He himself took on the most dangerous task, with the Iron Horse Knights at the core and the elite of the Seventh Legion as the backbone, following Lothar all the way through the war-torn outer city and rapidly advancing towards the Demon Tower in the inner city.

Brigadier General Daenerys and the White Pawn followed closely behind as Lothar's bodyguards.

Under the relentless arcane bombardment from Dalaran high above, Lothar's advance proceeded smoothly. Upon reaching the inner city walls, facing the roar of the demon cannons and the infernal fire constantly summoned by the warlocks, the marshal made a gesture, and the white soldier immediately took a unique horn from his waist.

As Varian mustered all his strength and blew the horn, Lothar's last special forces unit also emerged from the shadows.

Bolvar Fordragon's Bloodfang werewolves roared as they moved through the city in shadows, emerging from the corners of the inner city walls at the sound of horns.

The frenzied wolf pack started with a bloodthirsty frenzy, and they even summoned giant wolves to accompany them.

Just like a small-scale "wolf plague" suddenly erupting, the demon warlocks were caught off guard and their spellcasting was disrupted in an instant by the werewolves' backstab attacks.

However, those fel cannons are still a big problem.

This thing is a filthy creation of a demon; it looks like a magical machine, but in reality, it contains a wailing soul sealed inside.

This is a unique "mechanical demon".

They possess their own consciousness, and even without the manipulation of the Gan'er'g demon technicians, they will still continuously spew out deadly fel energy projectiles from their scorching maws to trigger destructive explosions, thereby satisfying their insane bloodlust.

Lothar originally planned to use the gryphon riders to take out these fel cannons, but unexpectedly, a "reinforcement" appeared on the battlefield at this time.

Zakares, with scales like a meteorite, fell from the war-torn sky. As this fierce Dragonsil warrior crashed into the city wall, he swung his dragon-slaying spear and destroyed two nearby ferocious cannons.

It let out a dragon's roar, and then the warriors of the Black Scale Camp flew in formation and stormed into the city wall positions.

"Human Marshal, we repay the Storm Kingdom's hospitality with this victory!"

Zakares, its scales towering high atop the Felsteel walls, gave Lothar below a Dragonshill salute and proclaimed:
“I have heard of the oath left by the king of this city that only those who reclaim this place are qualified to become the emperor of mankind. You are a truly admirable hero, but we can only help you deal with these evil creations.”

The war in the inner city is yours to handle.

Good luck to you, brave humans.

"Thank you, majestic dragon."

The marshal laughed heartily, raised the Stromka sword in his hand and swung it forward. The engineers of the Seventh Legion used a precise high-explosive bombardment to blast open the Magic Steel Gate in front of them. Although there was only a crack, it was enough for humans to rush into the inner city.

They were met with the roaring onslaught of the demon army led by the Abyss Lord.

Lothar gripped the Heart of Azeroth tightly, summoning the power of the world to his body. Before the warriors' eyes, he leaped from his holy steed, wielding his sword with both hands and slashing down with a whooshing sound, much like the "headshot" miracle that had once occurred on this land.

The leading abyss lord was beheaded by Lothar amidst a ferocious roar. This glorious victory made the warriors shout in unison, raising their shields and following their leader as they crashed into the demon guards' position.

The white soldier then leaped into the air, unleashing a sword storm upon landing that engulfed the surrounding demons.

His elven sword was stolen by King Terenas, and he now clutches a lightning-infused battle axe, the artifact "Thunder" "lent" to him by the Vigilant.

As a weapon master, Varian was also very good with an axe, but it was ultimately not his own sword.

He will definitely take back Salamani.
Yes.

He will surely follow Lothar into the Dark Heart of the North, bringing complete peace and unity to his civilization.

Fight for victory!

(End of this chapter)