Light's Dawn of Azeroth

Chapter 772, Section 50: Summoned Children of the Holy Light, hurry and create miracles!
Although most of the territory has been recaptured in the past few days, the situation in Quel'Thalas remains very bad.

Even with Lady Ionar's Life Tide that brought some of the dead back to life, a simple review after the recapture of Silvermoon City still led Kael'thas to a shocking conclusion.

half.
At least half of the Sin'dorei elves perished in this demonic invasion.

Moreover, this proportion could be spread to other races throughout Azeroth. If it weren't for Lady Eonar's final "great resurrection," the already staggering casualty figures would likely have soared even higher.

However, because of this war, Azeroth received strong support from the Shadowlands, allowing the power of death to bloom in the material world for the first time. Therefore, Kael'thas now faces a rather "darkly humorous" reality.

Because of the Sin'dorei's terrifying addiction to magic, coupled with the elves' absurd energy affinity, not all Sin'dorei become ghouls or death knights upon death. A significant portion of them are transformed into the rather bizarre "Salayin" due to the combination of these two factors.

That is, Blood Elves.

This is a unique branch of the necromancer; currently, it appears that only magic-addicted elves transform into this form after death.

They share many similarities with the "vampires" of folklore: bloodthirsty, walking in the shadows, afraid of sunlight, and cold and ruthless. Therefore, in a series of reports in recent days, the generals under Kai's command simply used "vampires" to describe these guys.

From the perspective of the living, these Salainins are definitely dead.

However, if Kael'thas considers the issue from a "higher" perspective, it's not hard to see that the casualties in Quel'Thalas were not as severe as he imagined.

If these Salainin and the resurrected undead are also considered "citizens of the kingdom," then the casualties of his country after the demon invasion could be reduced to an unbelievable level, at least in terms of the conclusions in the statistical reports.

After all, the Scourge's resurrection of the dead still involves a medium and a time factor, but the "Master of Death" from the Shadowlands can resurrect the dead almost instantly.

This means that a significant portion of the resurrected dead retained a relatively complete consciousness.

In the past few days, Kael'thas has been receiving secret letters from various channels that cannot be made public. These letters are from people he knows or doesn't know, who are subtly expressing their desire to "continue to be loyal to Quel'Thalas."

In other words, as long as Kael'thas can overcome his own inner conflict and convince himself to accept these dead, Quel'Thalas' overall strength won't even decrease because of this war; on the contrary, it will be significantly stronger in combat due to the enhanced power of death.
Yes.

If only he could convince himself to include these dead people as citizens living in the shadow of Quel'Thalas.

But this decision is difficult to make.

On the one hand, it is indeed difficult for the dead and the living to coexist.

On the other hand, Kael'thas is going to establish a state religion based on the Sun!

That was a faith that worshipped the sun, which naturally restrained these undead spirits who could only live in the shadows.

He couldn't make a choice that satisfied both sides, so he felt a headache coming on every time he saw the ever-increasing number of "loyalty envelopes" these days.

Kael'thas's wife, the Elf Queen Lanathel, was aware of her husband's worries, so when she brought him a midnight snack that evening, she offered him a suggestion.

“I think you don’t need to force yourself to come up with a solution. You can ask other leaders for their opinions.”

As Lana Thrall massaged the Sun King's shoulders and forehead, she whispered:

"Those deaths are not a problem unique to Quel'Thalas; the human empire, the Zandalari empire, the Pandaren, and the Kaldorei all face the same problem."

I discovered that the dead who were resurrected in Azeroth do not seem to be subject to the Shadowlands' forced conscription. Many Mawsworn have left this world in the past few days, but the true god who rules over all the dead, the 'Warlord,' has not given any specific advice on how to deal with the dead of Azeroth.

There are certainly some details we haven't realized.

As one of the 'saviors,' perhaps you should go and pay homage to Mother Earth to obtain a reference for governance.

"What's your opinion?"

The Sun King nodded; his wife was right.

When faced with a problem that makes it difficult to make the right decision, it is most appropriate to consult the World Mother. If Kael'thas has the support of the World Mother, then whatever decision Kael'thas ultimately makes will be justified by the "greater good".

When asked this, Lanazel hesitated for a moment, then said softly:
"I talked to my 'sisters' about this issue at noon today, and Daenerys told me that Emperor Lothar is discussing the disposal of these undead with the Four Guardians of the Human Empire, and he will most likely accept them."

However, the dead will not be allowed to have direct contact with the living; instead, a separate gathering area will be designated for the dead within the empire.

This is a very good solution. First, separate the two sides, and then gradually loosen the restrictions once the living and the dead have a good understanding of each other.

However, Little Star told us that the Blue Dragon proposed a very interesting theory about this.

"Ok?"

Kael'thas put down his spoon and looked at his wife curiously. Lana'thel sat down beside the Sun King and said softly:

"The Blue Dragonflight believe that the Shadowlands' deliberate neglect of the undead of Azeroth is not because the Warlords didn't notice. In fact, this neglect may represent the Shadowlands' 'attitude' towards the Supreme Star Soul."

They have no intention of interfering with the evolution of the world of the Supreme Star Soul, while Azeroth, as the Supreme Star Soul, obviously possesses the power to freely manipulate the six fundamental forces.

In other words, death is one of the fundamental forces that this world can choose!

The scholars of the Blue Dragonflight believe that after this war of the dead, death will become a path of ascension that Azerothians can choose, just like arcane magic, life, and the Holy Light.

This is not because we are anything special.

Simply because we live in a powerful enough world.

Kael'thas remained silent, then nodded after a moment's thought, but then shook his head and said:
"But this theory cannot explain the past undead scourge. Those were also the direct descendants of death, yet they displayed extreme malice. This shows that the Shadow Kingdom's attitude towards this world was not as kind and respectful as it is now."

I suspect this may be due to some kind of 'agreement' reached between the two Death Gods and the Vigilant.

The Vigilant will not allow any Force interference with the growth and choices of the Supreme Star Soul, and death is included in this.

"Hiss, following this line of thought, I seem to have found a way to deal with these souls. Emperor Lothar's plan is worth learning from, but it would be a bit excessive for every civilization to set up a forbidden zone for the dead within its borders."

The Sun King squinted and tapped the table, saying:
"Why not gather all the undead in the world together?"

Just as the Scourge once roamed the continent of Northrend, they could unite to form a new force, a direct manifestation of the power of death in Azeroth.

In this way, not only is conflict between the living and the dead avoided, but the spirits can also maintain their connection with their former homeland in a more detached manner.

For example, those Sallein.

They are still subjects of Quel'Thalas; they just don't usually live here.

The dead do not need to eat, so whether a new territory is barren or not is meaningless to them, just like the Tomb Kings of Pandaria. Time has lost its meaning for them, so they can sleep for thousands of years until they are awakened.

If they tire of the mortal world, they are free to choose whether or not to go to the Shadowlands.

But this is just my personal opinion.

As you said, I should first go to the Temple of the World Soul and submit this idea to the World Mother or other leaders for discussion.

After finishing the delicious hot soup his wife had brought, he got up and prepared to head to the Star Soul Secret Palace.

Lana Thrall draped a gold-red cloak over her recently overworked husband, and as she straightened his clothes, she couldn't help but ask:

"The Expedition of the Sun. Our 'Sun Maiden' Liadrin issued a call a few days ago, summoning the leaders and elites of the People of Light to join the army of the High Heavens in venturing into the Sea of ​​No Light. Will you go too?"

"I have to go!"

Kael'thas said without hesitation:

"The Sun State Religion, which is of great importance to the people, is currently lacking the final legitimacy. I must personally participate in the great undertaking of 'igniting the sun' in my dual capacity as the leader of the kingdom and the religious leader."

We are the people of light, dear ones.

We have received the grace of the Holy Light and must respond in order to live up to the pride of the 'Sun Chasers'.

You need not worry. The Vigilant only summoned the legends and demigods of the People of Light. He did not require ordinary believers to join him. This shows that Saint Diakum did not intend to escalate this war that ignited the sun.

He was still very rational.

"Perhaps you should use 'He' to refer to him."

Lana Ser reminded:
"No matter how good your personal relationship is, Saint Diakum is now seated in the heavens, and His very existence is equivalent to the status of 'favored one' to the Sun Church."

Of all the faith paths that worship the sun, a large portion of believers will inevitably choose to worship the Watcher and the Lord of Dawn.

Therefore, as a leader, you must remain humble in the face of great power.

"Ah."

Kai smiled.

His wife was always so cautious, but that was not a bad thing, especially in these turbulent times.

After spending some time processing the requests and documents that needed his approval, Kael'thas opened a portal in the middle of the night and arrived at the Star Soul Temple as the savior.

He originally thought that he wouldn't encounter any other companions in his current "underworld routine," but when he arrived, he was astonished to find that most of the saviors had arrived at the Star Soul Temple before him.

Under the watchful eyes of a group of Star Soul Guardians, they discussed how to deal with the undead in a side hall of the temple. Almost all the leaders were present, and even Queen Azshara had sent Princess Talanji as her political representative.

As for the Queen herself
They have too many important things to do.

The Zandalari Empire's undead problem clearly doesn't require the Queen to waste too much of her precious energy; otherwise, what use would Bwonsamdi, the "Guardian Spirit," be?

Shouldn't the Grim Reaper, personally appointed by the Queen, be put to use in this kind of situation?
When Kael'thas entered the side hall, he overheard Princess Talanji speaking on behalf of the Zandalari Empire. The princess, who had changed into a gorgeous long dress, no longer wore her extravagant All-Spirit Crown, because the Queen disliked it. Therefore, Talanji's overall makeup began to lean towards Azshara's style.

But you know what? This actually made Talanji feel like a girl.

The princess, dressed in a skirt, stood before the large round table and said loudly:
"The problems you face are not problems at all in our Zandalari Empire. We have a tradition of death worship, and our god of death, Bwonsamdi, has diligently protected civilization for so many years, making it entirely possible for us to deal with the surge in the number of undead."

However, the Queen is unwilling to intervene in the politics of other countries at this time, so I have not come here today with the Queen's decree, but only with her advice.

Perhaps you should also consider incorporating the concept of 'death' into your respective national beliefs.

This power is real, and we should not ignore it.

"No need!"

Muradin, the savior of the dwarves, banged on the table and said:
“We dwarves have our own beliefs, and we have no intention of changing them.”

"Hmph, Muradin, by your very nature, when you, you shorty, witness a dwarven undead forced to go through the motions of arbitration in the Shadowlands because they are not protected by the death god of their own race, I hope your mouth will still be as hard as it is now!"

Princess Talanji sneered:

"Humans, don't laugh!"

I know you believe in the Holy Light and think you'll definitely go to the highest heaven after you die, but don't be silly!

Those who can ascend to the High Heaven are destined to be heroes among the Light Walkers. The ninety-nine long staircases of faith beneath the gates of the High Heaven are beyond the comprehension of ordinary believers. In other words, the Light may protect you from falling into the Maw, but the difficulty for ordinary people to gain a new life in the Shadowlands is not as simple as you think.

In this respect, even the orcs of Draenor are more advanced than you!

At least they truly have a realm of 'ancestral spirits' left for those who are honored, but your belief system has yet to create a specific afterlife for rewarding the virtuous.

You are not the Kaldorei, who, under the protection of the moon goddess, can go to Ardenweald to enjoy bliss after death. Therefore, Emperor Lothar, before you lose all your hair, you and your already bald archbishop had better come up with a real plan for religious reform.

Queen Azshara's advice to you is based on the protection of her subjects.

After all, the Queen has indeed resided in the Shadowlands for a long time, and she knows the situation there very well. If you don't heed the Queen's well-intentioned advice, then you can't blame anyone else if you witness your people falling into the Maw and suffering forever.

These words were quite blunt, but they certainly served as a wake-up call for other races.

Chief Hogg laughed smugly from the side.

When it comes to death, even the gnolls are happier than the helpless humans, at least they now return to the Black Wolf God's hunting pack after they die, enjoying endless hunts in the Shadowlands and the Sea of ​​Matter.

This is the benefit of having a "racial reaper".

While the upper limit after death cannot be guaranteed, the lower limit is definitely guaranteed.

Without experiencing the arbitration of death, there is naturally no risk of being thrown into the Maw or punished in Revendreth.

From this perspective, Azshara's suggestion was indeed effective; with racial undead, the problem of dealing with the undead that each race is currently facing would no longer be an issue.

Kael'thas didn't say anything, but simply pulled out a chair and sat down next to Lothar.

The human emperor was pondering Azshara's suggestion when he saw Kael'thas. He took out his pipe, leaned over, and made a "veteran smoker" gesture. Kael'thas helplessly rubbed his fingers together and used the flickering flame to light Lothar's pipe.

"Hey, the tobacco from this Holy Flame of the Sun has such a wonderful aroma! I can't live without it anymore. Maybe I should learn how to use this Holy Flame. After all, I'm a paladin, and theoretically, I could become a priest who can wield the Holy Flame."

The emperor laughed heartily, and amidst the backdrop of the dwarf, drunk and unreasonable after drinking too much horse urine, and the troll—uh—the elven princess, loudly arguing, he exhaled smoke rings and said to Kael'thas:
"Are you ready? The People of Light will be gathering in the next few days. I have already received news that the Emperor of the Arathi Empire will lead the Holy Flame Cult to accompany us to the Sea of ​​No Light."

The three of us, along with the paladins of the Zandalari Empire, will form the representatives of the People of Light of Azeroth.

However, the Vigilant only requires Legendary or higher-ranking People of Light, which means that we can only gather a few hundred people at most, meaning a few hundred people from each world will be needed to ignite the sun.
"Hmm, that feels a bit shabby."

“There are other kingdoms of light as well.”

Kael'thas shook his head and said:
"The Eredar have a huge advantage in this regard; they alone can muster tens of thousands of people. However, I suspect that Saint Diakum didn't really gather us together so that we could charge into battle."

The real vanguard is others; we, the leaders and faith leaders, are gathered together.
It's highly likely that it's to complete some kind of ritual.

"Oh? A ceremony?"

Lothar curiously took off his pipe and asked:

"Elaborate."

(End of this chapter)