Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 726, Section 4: Hell has no Ox-Headed or Horse-Face demons; hell only has gleaming golden giants beckoning you.

Odin and Hela are the twin gods in Vrykul legend.

It's unclear where the problem lies, but in the current Vrykul legends, the other Titan guardians who should also be Vrykul gods have completely disappeared from the narrative.

Apart from the Vrykul in the "outlaw" village of Brunhilda in Stormwind Cliffs, who worship Thorim, the rest of the Vrykul in the world share only these two faiths.

Perhaps this was Odin's intention.

After all, in ancient times, his relationship with his brothers and sisters was always bad, and Odin, who was determined to create the Stormforged Heroes to prepare for Ragnarok, obviously did not intend to share his "fishpond" with the other guardians.

The birth of Hela, the goddess of death, was a regrettable accident, but undeniably, Odin, that stubborn and self-willed fellow, bears 100% of the responsibility for Hela's tragedy.

It was under the influence of those death-related philosophies that he personally transformed a loyal, kind, powerful sea witch who worshipped and obeyed him into a monster consumed by hatred and despair.

Odin himself was well aware of this, so he refused to discuss anything related to Hela, portraying Hela and her followers as a group of evil beings that had to be eradicated in his Sky Fortress.

But guess what?

Hela is such a disappointment.

After experiencing tragedy, he actually allowed the despair and pain in his heart to shape him, and ultimately chose to collude with the servants of the ancient gods, becoming the kind of "monster" described by Odin.

She and her abyss truly became the most feared place of death and evil for the Vrykul.

Of course, Odin and Hela share the same arrogance, and for a long time their conflict was confined to the history and civilization of the Vrykul.

Neither Odin nor Hela had much interest in any race other than the Vrykul.

Hela is somewhat better in this regard, as she inherited the concept of the "sea" from the power domain of Gorgoneth. Therefore, theoretically, all ships that sink and drown on the endless sea are under her jurisdiction.

Therefore, her army of Kvadir also included many drowned ghosts of other races.

The birth of almost every ghost ship in this world is related to Helya's power. Therefore, when Helya ordered the blockade of the Broken Isles to aid the Lich King's ambitions, all the ghost ships in Azeroth gathered on this sea.

With demons roaming outside, naturally not many people have the time to come here and clear out these ghost ships that are obstructing the shipping lanes.

But after realizing that the undead were also accomplices of the demons, the feud between Odin and Hela finally reached the last stage that had to be resolved.

Odin was initially reluctant to use the Titan army of Ulduar in this demonic invasion, but Kil'jaeden's offensive was simply too overwhelming. Mortals could not withstand the demonic attacks and destruction. Therefore, under Ra's orders, the army that had once destroyed the Dark Empire was ultimately used.

They now travel to every corner of the world, protecting mortals in the most brutal war against the endless stream of demons.

To be honest, many of Odin's lightning-forged heroes believe that this moment is the "Ragnarok" prophesied by the great god Odin, and therefore they are enthusiastically participating in this terrifying war that ranks among the most in the entire star system.

But Odin knew this was not Ragnarok!
The Ragnarok he foresaw may never come, but after witnessing Hela's fall to the level of collaborating with the Lich King and becoming a servant of demons, Odin's warrior heart could no longer be restrained.

He came here today to break Hela's blockade of the Broken Isles entirely of his own volition; no one gave him any orders.

Therefore, after Hela issued the provocation, the War King roared in response.

The two fought in the waters of the Broken Isles. Odin, riding the thunder, clashed repeatedly with Hela's undead tentacles. Neither of them intended to hold back. Their Helagars and the Stormforged heroes also fought on the sea, turning the surrounding waters into a battlefield.

But right on the edge of this "war of the gods" battlefield, several warships flying the Kul Tiran flag were taking advantage of the chaos to rush towards the land of the Broken Isles.

On the deck of that warship, Dai Lin, who was piloting her powerful warship, looked longingly at the distant battlefield where thunder rolled and blood rained down. As a soldier, General Dai Lin hoped that she could participate in such a war in the future.

Unfortunately, he is currently shouldering an important mission.

Even if you really want to participate, you have to wait until you finish your own task.

“We have to return once we get you to land. The Eastern Continent and Kul Tiras are both under invasion by demon foes, and we don’t have time to help you complete your mission on land.”

Lady Gina Golden Sword was on the deck giving instructions to General Sylvanas Windrunner, who was dressed in full armor:

"When you go to Suramar, don't act recklessly. Remember to cooperate with the local high elves. If possible, you must contact Azshara's royal guards before those trolls get involved and transfer the Queen's body out of the Shadow Well."

We cannot allow Azshara to become an undead, a terrifying Lich Queen.

We also cannot allow Azshara to fall into the hands of the trolls. Although they say they will give their empire to Azshara, it is obvious that that is just a lame joke from the trolls. They will definitely desecrate Azshara's body.

Although nobody likes that arrogant queen, if the trolls actually succeed, it would be like ramming into all the elves.

This point was unanimously agreed upon by all the elven leaders, including the Sun King; therefore, your action also carries significant political importance and should not be taken lightly.

"I know."

Sylvanas, who was leading an army independently for the first time, was not nervous and replied simply.

This outstanding ranger of the Windrunner family carries the family's warbow, Sarsdora. This time, the responsibility she bears is too heavy, so her eldest sister, Alleria, specially entrusts her with the family heirloom bow.

Sylvanas commands an elite force of Phoenix Guardians and the Farstrider Legion. The former is led by Phoenix Swordmaster Salorian, while the latter is commanded by Ranger Lord Lor'themar Theron. In addition, there is a vanguard of Blood Knights led by Lady Liadrin, the "Sun Maiden."

These are the last elite troops that Quel'Thalas can muster after being attacked by demons.

However, both the Kaldorei and the Highborne have dispatched their respective forces and are currently waiting for Sylvanas to join them on the Broken Isles. If it weren't for Helya's ghost ship blockading the seas, Windrunner should have arrived near Suramar a week ago.

Delays in military missions are never good news, but Helya's blockade doesn't care who you are. So the good news is that the trolls' golden fleet has also been kept out of the archipelago, which actually gives the elves more time to adjust and complete this "Azshara rescue operation" more quickly.

To be honest, Sylvanas had some reservations about this operation.

What time is it now?!

The Burning Legion has sent fallen Titans to attack Azeroth. This is a brutal war aimed at destroying the world. All mortal kingdoms are suffering from demonic invasions. Under these circumstances, every soldier should fight to protect their country and people.

But at a time when resources are so scarce, they still have to send so many elite troops across the sea to aid a queen who has made terrible mistakes.

This is absolutely incomprehensible!

While there was a strategic objective to prevent Azshara from being captured by Frostmourne and becoming a terrifying lesser god of death, to be fair, for Sylvanas and her generation of elves who grew up hearing about "Azshara's folly," she truly had no goodwill towards that ancient, arrogant queen.

If Azshara hadn't messed things up, Azeroth would still be ruled by elves. How could the noble elves have fallen to this awkward, in-between state?
It's all that arrogant queen's fault!
However, she comes from a military family, and no matter how dissatisfied she is, she will do her best to fulfill her mission.

"Bring this with you!"

As several warships grazed the battlefield of the undead and heroes, risking their lives to reach the shores of Stormheim, Admiral Daelin called out to Sylvanas just before she put on her hood to land.

The rugged but powerful human captain pulled a small bag from his robes, tossed it to Sylvanas, and said:
"This is a 'talisman' that Queen Daenerys obtained for you from Archbishop Faol. It is said to be a precious relic created by the Archbishop after he ascended to the High Heavens and comprehended the mysteries of the Holy Light. It can save your life when you are in danger."

Sylvanas opened her pocket in surprise and took out an ancient but exquisite cross. She didn't know what material it was made of, but it shimmered with fragments of sunlight as it moved, making it look quite beautiful.

However, being the daughter of the Windrunner family, Shiva's senses were extremely sharp.

She immediately sensed a familiar presence from the cross, then looked up at Dalene and said:

“This wasn’t given to you by Queen Daenerys! It carries my mother’s scent. She asked you to give it to me, didn’t she?”

"Oh, you silly child, why are you so perceptive!"

Dailin grabbed the wine jug, twisted it open, took a sip, and then said:

"Your mother has a special status now, and she has to stay away from you in order to protect you. After she learned that you had such a mission, she used her connections to get this from the Lightforged Chapter."

Those Lightforged call this the 'Rebirth Cross,' and it's a rare item among them, said to be a sacred relic forged from the light of the High Heavens. Just remember to wear it with you at all times.

Sylvanas bit her lip and silently hung the cross around her neck, keeping it close to her body. She, her sisters, and her brother hadn't seen their mother for a long time.

General Lireza became the hunting eye of the Shadowbug swarm, and the path she followed was indeed one that no ordinary person could approach.

At this moment, Windrunner could only pray in her heart that her mother would be alright. But thinking about it carefully, she was serving the powerful Shadow Chaser swarm, so at least she would not lack power and did not have to worry about being harmed by the demons' attacks.

"Look! Those two giants are about to decide a winner."

On the edge of the massive, behemoth-like Sea King, Dale's simple-minded son, Tanred, gripped the mooring rope and shouted to his father and "Second Aunt":
"Hela looks like she's going to win! Odin isn't as powerful as the legends say."

"Ok?"

Dai Lin immediately went forward to check.

Just as his foolish son had said, in the heart of the war in the distant, filthy sea, Odin, the King of War, had been trapped by Hela's tentacles and dragged into the deep sea, but he was not yet about to lose. Every swing of his thunderous spear brought forth a terrifying mist of blood from Hela's body.

At least in the eyes of a powerful figure like Dai Lin, the outcome of this battle is still uncertain.

He was about to use his fatherly authority to mock his foolish son's poor judgment when a loud bang rang out before he could even speak. The entire sea shook, and the surging tides rocked the Sea King constantly, almost throwing Tanred into the water.

As the world spun around them, the father and son looked up and saw a strange crack burst open on the sea.

There, a scene from another world seemed to be reflected, with a "River Styx" extending from it into the material world and spreading out amidst Tanrid's screams. With Odin's roar and Hela's fury, the two giants were swept up in a few seconds, and even the seawater turned into a terrifying tornado that flowed backward to connect with the River Styx called "Gorgia, the River of Souls".

This bizarre scene subsided after a few seconds, leaving only the Thunderforged Heroes still locked in fierce combat and the drowned ghosts under Hela's command.

"There. Where is that?"

Tanred looked at his father, and Dalyn said with a serious expression:

"The Maw? It must be the legendary land of the dead. Hela is the goddess of death, she could have gone there, but she took Odin with her. Ah, a woman with hatred in her heart is truly terrifying."

"Father!"

Jaina, the spellcaster of the Sea Sovereign, came running out of the cabin. The little witch looked at her father with a strange expression and said:

"I think I just saw the Vigilant! He was standing on a platform of a Soulsteel fortress on the banks of the River Styx, with a big bald man. It was only for a moment, but I'm sure I didn't see it wrong!"
Saint Diakum was there too!

He is currently within the Abyss.

"what?"

Tanred exclaimed:

"Even the Vigilantes have gone to hell? Is the Force of Death this powerful? Was Hela joking when she said the entire Starsea would perish?"

"you shut up!"

Aunt Gina Kim smacked the foul-mouthed fellow on the head and scolded him:
"Such noble beings are not to be spoken of lightly. How could a saint like the Vigilant be captured by death? He must have his own plan. And the problem now is, after Odin was dragged into the Maw by Hela, those heroic spirits seem to be surrounded. What do we do?"
go?
Or should we fight?

"Look what you said."

Dale waved her hand, and the Abyss Trident flew out of the warship's arsenal and landed in her hand. As she placed the weapon on the deck, the extremely evil souls bound within the warship appeared one after another.

The general shouted:
"Ever since I boarded a warship at the age of three, I have never missed a single naval battle I have encountered! The King of War has been taken away, but isn't that better? It's time to let these legendary bastards experience what 'human wrath' truly means!"

Soldiers!
Turn the ship around, target Kvadir! Follow me to kill the enemy!

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"Were those guys who just fell into the River of Souls Gorgia Odin and Hela?"

On the "balcony" of the Sanctuary, Diakum blinked, watching the splashes of water from the "River Styx" flowing above the Maw. He turned to the bald-headed Zova beside him and said:
Is Hela your servant?

"No, it's just a cooperative relationship."

Zovar said in a cold tone:
"Personally, I dislike individuals who prioritize emotions over reason. If it weren't for Muezzara's introduction, I would never have had any connection with a life like Hela."

She has gone crazy!

She is hopelessly immersed in her own personal hatred, and such extremes harm both herself and others. In my re-planning of reality, there will be no place for her.

As for Odin
Ha, just a coward driven mad by despair, cruelly harming his own family; his seemingly strong soul is worthless.

"A very fair assessment."

Diakum nodded and said:

"But I still want to make a request that a guest shouldn't make."

"If you feel you shouldn't bring it up, then you shouldn't say it."

The warden glanced at the guard, shook his head, and said:
"It's obvious that you also have some terrible flaw."

The inability to control the urge to save others from witnessed tragedy is an overactive emotion that can drag you into one chaotic situation after another.

However, your identity and power dictate that you cannot arbitrarily intervene in various situations. Perhaps when we arrive at Zaremotis, you will also need to use the power of the Firstborn to complete a 'correction' for yourself.

"I think I'm pretty good as I am now."

Dick waved his hand and said:
"So, before we get down to business, I'd like to ask you for a favor: I won't get involved in the feud between Hela and Odin, and neither should you. Let these two tormented and cowardly souls continue their entanglement on this land."

Only when faced with dire straits might they remember why they initially disagreed.

I don't expect these two to forgive each other, but their personal squabbles shouldn't drag other innocent people into it.

"Hmm, you mean, you want me to strip Hela of all her privileges in the Maw?"

Zovar pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Sure, anyway, I didn't like her to begin with. She portrayed 'death' too ugly, not even nearly as cunning as Bumsandy."

Let's just consider it a way of showing sincerity.

Hela is no longer the Grim Reaper; she will return to her original place.

"Very well, then let's get down to business."

Diakum raised his hand, and three eternal marks appeared faintly in his palm.

他 说:

"Three marks, three conditions, three choices—are you ready?"

The warden let out a low laugh.
He also raised his hand, with two eternal marks circling his fingertips, and said:

"I can say that too. Two marks, two conditions, two choices. Are you ready?"

(End of this chapter)