Chapter 28 - Peering Together(1/2)
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Alexstrasza carefully wiped Sylvanas's forehead with a wet towel. When Nathanos approached, she didn't notice at all. The reason she noticed someone was behind her was that she felt another person.
"You're here." The Red Dragon Queen stopped what she was doing and turned around. In addition to Nathanos, she also saw a female mage.
"Today may be the last time." Nathanos walked to Sylvanas' bed and squatted down, observing for a while. Then, he couldn't remember how many times, he looked at Alexsta with hopeful eyes.
Sa.
Even if you lie to me, you still have to give me some good news.
"She's doing fine, but she just can't wake up. I'm not sure if there's some force that prevents her from waking up."
The Blightcaller's face fell. Alexstrasza decided that he needed a moment alone with Sylvanas, so she stood up and walked towards Jaina.
The girl who looked like a child to her was completely speechless when she saw her.
"Hello." The Red Dragon Queen smiled.
Jaina calmed down and said, "Oathbinder of Life, it's such an honor. I am Jaina Proudmoore. It's an honor to meet you."
"I know you, Lady of Theramore."
Jaina came to visit Sylvanas, but she didn't expect Alexstrasza to be here. Nathanos only said that someone was taking care of Sylvanas, but he didn't know that that person was the Aspect Dragon.
"Why would you..."
"Please don't ask any questions." The Red Dragon Queen shook her head with burgundy hair, "Please also keep this secret."
The female mage froze on the spot, then nodded in understanding.
A soft smile appeared on Alexstrasza's face.
Jaina turned her head and stared at Sylvanas, her face filled with concern. She had just heard the description of the female elf's condition.
"I don't know what she went through. Nathanos never revealed it." The Red Dragon Queen said calmly.
"I have found many priests and gathered them in Theramore." Jaina suddenly interrupted herself. She thought that if even Alexstrasza couldn't revive Sylvanas, then the others would only heal the body.
I'm afraid the wound healer can't help either.
"Nathanos has agreed to let me take her back to Theramore."
Jaina's words made Alexstrasza stare closely at Nathanos's back, her lips parted slightly, and her eyes kept searching for the Wither.
When she heard this, she thought Jaina was joking. So when Nathanos finished visiting the sleeping man, she immediately stepped forward and asked: "Jaina just said she was going to take him away
That child."
Jaina took Nathanos's place and stayed by Sylvanas' side.
"If I can't wake her up, I should at least let someone else try."
The dragon and the undead walked into the central garden of Dire Maul and stopped in front of a clear spring.
"Did you just say 'for the last time'?" Alexstrasza asked, thinking about Nathanos's decision to entrust Sylvanas to Jaina. She already understood that the Blight One may leave recently and go far away.
The place.
"I don't think you will be happy to hear what I say now, and I don't believe you will like what I say." Nathanos sighed. Alexstrasza did not answer, quietly waiting for him to speak.
My own opinion.
"Yeah, I might have to leave for a while."
"where to?"
"Going to the orc world thirty-five years ago. It will take a long time."
Alexstrasza found that Nathanos didn't want to look at her shocked expression. He was the pillar of the Forsaken, and now he was the king, so he had no shortage of advisors around him. Why didn't those people stand up against him?
decision? Or is Nathanos already overcoming all objections?
Realizing that the Blighter had only told her one person, Alexstrasza's ruby eyes turned from the person beside her to the spring water, then she pursed her lips tightly and stared straight ahead.
"Although I am not Nozdormu, I am very aware of the dangers of traveling through time. Except for the bronze dragon clan, no one can accurately grasp the laws of time." Alexstrasza found herself trying to persuade Nathanos, "I
I know you have some of Nozdormu's power, but that power of time belongs to Azeroth, not Draenor."
Nathanos revealed the situation in Draenor to Alexstrasza. After the red dragon queen heard about it, the wrinkles on her eyebrows ruined her beauty.
"I have to try... to prevent it. To minimize the casualties, and also to make sure that we don't make history worse."
"Didn't you say that the orcs didn't drink demon blood?"
The red dragon queen's tone was mixed with relief and sympathy. Nathanos knew that Alexstrasza had no grudge against any race in Azeroth. She was the Life-Binder, and she loved life.
Not out of power or duty. Even if her power as a guardian disappears, she remains unchanged.
"What happened can never be corrected." Nathanos said solemnly, his voice full of emotion, "History will not change, it will only present the results in a different way. Unfortunately, Garrosh
Don’t understand this.”
"So, he may have temporarily prevented the fate of the orcs. But in the end, the orcs will definitely be enslaved by the devil and will eventually usher in the day of redemption."
The second half of the sentence would not give either of them any comfort. Whether it was Nathanos or Alexstrasza, they all understood how many people had died on the way to the end. People they knew.
"I guess you must not have shared this decision with your people."
"They're just going to stop me, and I've already made up my mind."
"Why are you willing to lead the way?"
"We all are like that."
Alexstrasza blinked and looked down at her clasped hands. "Then I'll go with you."
The Blighter took a long breath and closed his eyes. Of all the possibilities, he least expected Alexstrasza to say these words. What he needed was just support, not companions. But he quickly
Realizing that if Sylvanas stood by his side, the female elf would definitely make the same request.
"You are the Aspect Dragon of Azeroth, not Draenor. And your people also need you. You can't come with me. As you said, I couldn't predict the danger of this trip."
The Witherer gave several reasons at once, but the Red Dragon Queen seemed to know what his reply would be and was prepared to explain accordingly.
"I am no longer the guardian dragon. And the red dragons have begun to integrate into the lives of mortals. As for the danger..." She put her hand on her chest, "I have long been used to it."
"This is not the reason why you want to go with me. Why do you want to go with me?" Nathanos wanted to know the answer to the question. He weaved various possibilities in his mind and thought of how to persuade him.
Alexstrasza. If she was worried that the orc invasion of the world would endanger her people again, then he would assure her that such a situation would never happen again.
"You... don't want to be alone, right?"
Nathanos' whole body trembled, and he suddenly realized in surprise that the Red Dragon Queen had seen through the deepest desire in his heart. At this, he couldn't help but shake his head in surprise.
After being seen through, he no longer hid it. He told himself that he hoped someone could go with him. Not to make it easier to move, but to be able to stay away from loneliness. He could let go alone, without worries or restraints. The problem was
, he will be completely immersed in the plan, and nothing will distract him. Nathanos thought this was good in the past, but it is not the case now, and he knows it will not be the case in the future.
It is important to have someone to talk to, who can help him get out of the conflict and get a moment of respite. Belmont, Veronara, Ultraxion, etc. are not the people he needs. They will always understand when they talk to him
Be measured and consider every word you say to satisfy him, rather than revealing your true feelings.
What Nathanos needs is someone who can have a heart-to-heart relationship with him. Originally, the most suitable candidate was Sylvanas. But the female elf just encountered an accident and fell into a coma. As for Alleria, he has not found the right candidate yet.
opportunity to mend their relationship.
The Blighter lowered his head and glanced at the boots of the Red Dragon Queen. At this moment, the Life-Binder was that person. But how could he accept it? He was going to bring someone into danger who should not be involved at all. He should refuse.
She, but he didn't do it. He wanted to accept it, but suffered from various restrictions that he thought were unreasonable. Later, he began to regret revealing his next actions to Alexstrasza. No, maybe it was because of him
That desire made him tell the other person everything.
The ambivalence and the repeated process of making up his mind and making changes countless times caused his thinking to suddenly enter a stagnant state.
"Nathanos?" Alexstrasza called softly with curiosity and an unusual urgency. Nathanos noticed what she said, but he did not hear it.
"What did you just say?"
The Blightcaller had never seen Alexstrasza look so dissatisfied, and she was facing him.
Disappointment, anger, unwillingness... Because he had the power of Y'Shaarj, he could accurately read the subtle expressions on the high elf's face.
What did I miss? What did she just say? She seemed to have put in a lot of effort to express something, but in vain.
Nathanos wanted to reach out and comfort Alexstrasza, but he ultimately did not complete the action.
"Sorry, I was just...thinking about your words."
Alexstrasza's eyes lit up, and her previous expression disappeared, "Have you made a choice?"
"I," he met Alexstrasza's gaze. After several useless struggles, he understood that he did not have the courage to let his expectations turn into disappointment. "I need to re-evaluate the prepared spells to ensure that we will not
Scattered in the turbulent flow of time and space.”
The smile on Life-Binder's face was gradually blooming. Then, she frowned, turned to the person behind her and said, "You don't have to do this, Ms. Proudmoore."
The Blighter also turned around and found Jaina standing five or six meters away. She looked a little... nervous.
The female mage looked around in panic, as if she had just been severely reprimanded, but she still came over and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation."
"But you still heard it." Nathanos interrupted, without using that accusing tone, "I hope you can keep it secret. Otherwise, the Alliance may provoke a war against the Forsaken. I am not doubting Varian
, but there are many politicians around him who want to regain the northern territory. I am afraid that he will not be able to withstand the persuasion, and will not be able to distinguish right from wrong when his mind gets hot."
To be continued...