Volume 10: Doomsday Storm Chapter 595: The Invisible Black Hand
Murphy looked down at the city shrouded in dark shadows. Sporadic battles still occurred from time to time in the corners deep in the city, but they had no impact on the overall situation.
That was the last struggle of the few survivors. Perhaps one or two lucky ones would escape, but most were destined to become part of the Void Army.
Lordaeron fell. In less than a day, this magnificent city of kings protected by the Holy Light fell into the corrupt dark realm.
Look at those corrupted citizens walking on the streets like zombies.
Looking at the priests and bishops who embraced the shadow, they used shadow magic to open portals one after another, summoning a large number of void creatures into this world.
Seeing the shadow energy gushing out of the golden tree, it continued to spread and expand.
This shocking scene left Murphy speechless for a while.
He was suspended in the sky, watching this horrific scene coldly.
"Haha, I didn't expect you to actually hold back and not make a move."
A voice suddenly sounded from the side.
Mo Fei knew without guessing that it was Wang Xuan.
He turned his head and saw Wang Xuan also floating in the sky, overlooking the city below.
"I have always kept my promises. Since I said I would not interfere and change the plot, I will naturally exercise some restraint. So, was all this driven by you? The fall of Ner'zhul, the corruption of the golden tree, and the destruction of Lordaeron, were all the scripts you had preset?"
"Yes, how about this, isn't this a great plot? Historically, Lordaeron was destroyed by Arthas, the crown prince of Lordaeron. Now it is indirectly destroyed by Godwin, the king of Lordaeron.
It was the rulers themselves who destroyed the cities and kingdoms they were protecting.
Likewise, everything was destroyed in one day.
It also turned the people of Lordaeron into servants of evil.
It's full of a sense of fate and epicness. Wow, I'm excited about this genius idea of mine. It's so exciting.
Then, it will naturally depend on our great King of Light to gather adventurers and redeem his people. Of course, it may also be that Prince Arthas rewrites history and becomes the savior of Lordaeron, as well as the other princes and princesses. I think many people want to become the chosen one and become the savior of their own kingdom.
As for who can save the world in the end, it depends on their own ability. Although we, as GMs, have to control the development of the plot, we still have to leave room for players to play. 'Players create history' is not just a slogan, but I have to set history."
Looking at Wang Xuan's smug expression, Murphy asked with a hint of sarcasm: "So seeing the people of Lordaeron reduced to zombies, does that make you feel satisfied?"
Wang Xuan shook his head, "Of course not, I'm not a twisted psychopath or someone with an antisocial personality.
Of course, I don’t feel any guilt for what happened. If I have to blame someone, I should just blame their bad luck. It was the plot that required their sacrifice.”
"Is this your reason?" Murphy's voice was a little cold.
"Haha, don't pretend to be a saint. You didn't do anything, did you? If you really cared about their lives, you could have stopped them. If you tried your best, you would be evenly matched with the Void Will. You might even win.
Even if you intervene in this incident in advance, you might be able to stop Ner'zhul from completing the final ritual.
Don't say it's because of our agreement that people like you don't really care about my warnings. I guess you just don't care about them that much."
Murphy nodded and frankly admitted Wang Xuan's speculation, "Yes, I really don't care that much."
Perhaps he would have cared in the past, but now, after gaining the power of gods, he looks at those mortals who are as common as dust with a calm heart.
It's not just because they are all NPCs. The bigger reason is that for the Dragon God who has endless life and can foresee the future, mortal life is too fragile. He has already witnessed countless tragic endings of Lordaeron in his observations of the future. Everything that is happening before his eyes is just one of them happening as expected.
No matter how tragic the scene is, it will make him feel bored after being spoiled.
"Ha, look, we are all the same kind of people, aren't we? You are starting to think from the perspective of a chess player. That's right, these mortals are just chess pieces on the chessboard. Sometimes, in order to achieve a great goal, some are destined to be sacrificed. As long as their sacrifice is valuable, it is not a waste of life.
This is the difference between gods and mortals. To control one's own destiny and the destiny of others is the meaning of great power."
Murphy listened to Wang Xuan's words and asked, "So what exactly is your 'great goal'? It makes you not care about so many sacrifices in front of you. Is all this really worth it?"
Wang Xuan smiled mysteriously, "Don't test me, Mo Fei. We have known each other for a long time. I think you should know that I won't tell you now. Why don't you join me? Then you will know everything. With our relationship, are you still afraid that I will cheat you?"
Murphy said nothing more, rejecting the invitation while also admitting his concerns.
Wang Xuan spread his hands helplessly, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. The excitement here is over, but there are more excitement to see elsewhere. I know there is something interesting happening somewhere. Are you interested in going to take a look together ?"
Murphy extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
The two figures then disappeared into the night sky.
whoosh!
Two white lights flashed, and two more figures appeared on the Dalaran teleportation array.
Both of them were wearing mysterious cloaks, making it difficult to tell their identities.
Walking out of the teleportation tower and onto the bustling streets, this glorious magical city now seems even more lively. Apparently, the news of Lordaeron's destruction has not yet reached us - the players all know about it, but the way NPCs pass on information takes time after all.
The city is bustling with people, and the air is filled with a warm atmosphere as if it were a festival.
"What happened?" Murphy asked a passing wizard.
The wizard was about to explode, but was immediately intimidated by the aura emanating from Murphy, and said in a low voice: "It's the Guardian! A new Guardian is about to be born, and the Kirin Tor Council will announce the news soon!"
Murphy thought, so that's how it is.
It is not difficult to understand the excitement and excitement of the citizens of Dalaran.
The past few years can be regarded as thrilling for the Alliance. First there was the black dragon disaster, then the orc invasion, followed by the Scourge, which once reached the city of Dalaran, and then the demon army intended to destroy the world... Even in the magical city of Dalaran, a city protected by the powerful mages, people live in fear.
Faced with increasingly terrifying enemies, there are more and more threats.
People generally miss the relatively peaceful times in the past. Although there were evil races such as trolls, gnolls, murlocs, and kobolds that posed a threat to the Alliance at that time, they were nothing compared to the terrifying enemies they face now.
Moreover, at that time, the guardian Medivh was still the patron saint of the people. Even if a big boss appeared occasionally, he would be easily destroyed by Medivh.
This makes it easy for people to associate Guardians with security, and now it's time to create a new Guardian to protect everyone.
Everyone was very excited about the new guardian plan and was talking about it.
Outside the Violet Castle, citizens and merchants were crowded waiting for news.
Murphy and Wang Xuan did not wait outside foolishly for news. Both of them possessed powerful strength that ordinary people could hardly perceive, so they entered the Violet Castle quietly.
They used their respective powers to hide their figures and witness the upcoming plot events.
Murphy looked towards the candidate platform. At this moment, the two final candidates for the Guardian, Morgan Lisa and Roning, were standing on the platform, waiting for the final result.
Next to them were the mages of Dalaran . Murphy also saw Jaina, who was already wearing a formal French robe.
There is also Khadgar, who must have just rushed over from Nethergarde. He looks a little uneasy, as if he is very regretful for missing such a big event as the Guardian selection.
The Kirin Tor Council of Six was on the platform on the other side, whispering to each other, apparently having a heated discussion.
"Hey Ronin, no matter who becomes the guardian, I hope it won't destroy our friendship. You are a respectable teammate and a strong competitor. You fought beautifully in the battle of Mount Hyjal."
"Thank you Princess Morgan Lisa, but I don't think you need to be nervous. I think the guardian role will probably be yours."
Morgan Lisa asked in amazement, "Oh, why do you say that? Do you have any inside information?"
Ronin shook his head bitterly: "Do you even need to ask? You are the princess of Lordaeron, and I am just a civilian mage. Besides, my reputation in the Kirin Tor has never been very good. How could such an important task as the guardian fall on me?"
Morgan Lisa laughed when she heard this. "You are wrong. If I fail in the election, it may be because of my identity as a princess."
Luo Ning was stunned. He had a limited understanding of political struggles, but he was a smart man after all, and he vaguely guessed the reason.
Could it be that I could really become a guardian?
When he thought of the guardian Medivh who traveled far and wide to protect the world, he felt excited.
However, thinking about the responsibilities that the guardian has to bear, he felt a huge pressure. Roning has always been lazy, so he couldn't help but feel nervous about such a heavy burden.
Just when Roning was worried about the outcome, the six-member council finally made a decision.
In fact, the parliament's decision had already been made, but in order to avoid giving the impression that it was predetermined, they deliberately pretended to be in dispute.
At this moment, I felt that the time was right and was ready to announce it.
Morgan Lisa absolutely cannot become a guardian . The reason is very simple. Under the protection of the golden tree, the power of the Church of Light in Lordaeron has completely dominated, and the Royal Mage faction has no influence at all.
And Godwin is the chosen one of the Holy Light, and his ruling position is unshakable. In other words, Dalaran's influence on Lordaeron is already very shallow.
In this case, even if Morgan Lisa is chosen as the guardian, it is highly likely that the political landscape of Lordaeron will not be changed, and Morgan Lisa is likely to be won over and used by Godwin.
This is equivalent to Dalaran giving Lordaeron a big gift. How can Dalaran compete with Lordaeron in the future?
Although Ronin has a bad reputation, he was born as a commoner mage with a poor family background, which makes him easy to control. Although he is not the best candidate for the Guardian, he can at least add a powerful weapon to Dalaran, which is better than being a wedding dress for others.
Antonidas walked up to the platform and looked at the two people below with a solemn expression.
"This is a difficult decision. Morgan Lisa, Rhonin, you both performed very well in the Battle of Mount Hyjal. Of course, Idolfa was also very brave, but it's a pity that he has died in the battle.
But there can only be one guardian. After some discussion, the parliament finally made a decision. The new guardian is——"
"Wait a moment!"
At this moment, a mage suddenly ran over in a hurry and whispered something in Antonidas' ear.
Antonidas had a solemn and unbelievable expression on his face. He pulled the other council members aside and had a quick discussion. Murphy could vaguely hear words like "Lordaeron", "Dark Golden Tree", and "Void Shadow".
The discussion soon produced results.
"The new guardian candidate is—Morgan Lisa!"
As expected, Luo Ning sighed in his heart.
Morgan Lisa was stunned. This...
Antonidas walked up to Morgan Lisa.
"Congratulations, Mage Morgan Lisa, your magic is very powerful and your faith is extremely strong, so you are the perfect choice for the guardian."
"Thank you." Morgan Lisa thanked her.
At the same time, the system's voice rang in her ears.
[System prompt: Complete the origin story mission [Guardian]...]
"Congratulations, Master Morgan Lisa. Please follow me and let us complete the final ritual of the guardian. In addition, there is another piece of bad news that I need to let you know."
Morgan Lisa was stunned for a moment, but still followed Antonidas through the corridor and walked towards the depths of the Violet Castle.
Murphy and Wang Xuan witnessed it all.
Murphy was somewhat speechless, "Morgan Lisa became the guardian, is it because of the great changes in Lordaeron?"
Wang Xuan smiled slightly, "That's right, originally Morgan Lisa had no chance of becoming a guardian, Dalaran would never give up such power to others.
But now with the destruction of Lordaeron, things have changed fundamentally. The Kingdom of Lordaeron is destined to decline after this incident, and it is likely to become a second-rate country within the Alliance. Moreover, Godwin, as the initiator of all this, has suffered a severe blow to his reputation. The Church of the Holy Light has suffered even greater losses, almost losing the power of the ninth level.
Today's Lordaeron has become a new situation that is falling apart and waiting to be reshuffled.
Making Morgan Lisa the Guardian will just push her to fight for the right to rule Lordaeron. If everything goes well, Morgan Lisa defeats the powerful enemy with the help of Dalaran and recovers the royal city of Lordaeron. Then she is likely to become the Queen of Lordaeron, and the mages of Dalaran will inevitably dominate this declining Lordaeron.
And Dalaran will become the new core of the Alliance."
"Did you arrange all this?"
"Ha, I'm not that wily."
But looking at Wang Xuan's smug expression, you can tell that he is just showing off.
Murphy, however, saw something different in all this.
First, Godwin's original story mission changed. The [Spirit of Holy Light] mission that he could not complete was directly changed to the relatively easy [Awakening Holy Light] mission. Although it seemed difficult, at least there was hope of completion.
Even Godwin becomes an important hero of the plot.
It was literally pushing him forward.
Next, Morgan Lisa completed the Guardian's Origin storyline mission, also under Wang Xuan's secret control.
It seems that Wang Xuan is pushing the players of the origin story mission to complete their tasks.
So what is all this for?
He is screening the strong players!
No, he was screening his teammates!
Murphy could almost foresee that when Godwin and Morgan Lisa completed the final part of the origin story mission, they would definitely receive the Hall of Fame reward and would also go to the game company to get Wang Xuan's invitation.
