Volume 8: The Road to the Ancient Dragon Chapter 471: Hotel in the Valley
Aidan (Captain of the Dragon Knights): "Miss Jaina? You haven't left yet?"
Murphy asked in surprise. Before, Jaina came to him and wanted to go on an adventure with him, but Murphy did not agree. However, out of courtesy and friendship between royal families of various countries, he did not drive Jaina away, and let Jaina stay in Dragonsong Castle as long as she wanted.
It was just a polite gesture, but I didn't expect that the girl would actually stay there.
Jaina lived in Dragonslayer Castle these days, and Murphy had met her several times when he was catching thieves.
It was not until later when Jaina went out on an "adventure" with some adventurers that she disappeared. We thought she had left, but we didn't expect her to show up again.
"Didn't you go on an adventure with those adventurers?"
Jaina (apprentice wizard): "Hmph, forget it. Those adventurers were a bunch of villains and bastards. They called me, called me... in short, very unpleasant words, which pissed me off. I fought with them and killed a few of them. Then... then I fainted for some reason, and when I woke up, I was already back in the castle.
Didn't you send someone to rescue me?"
Murphy: “…”
He vaguely heard that Jaina wouldn't be killed by those adventurers, right?
It is really possible. Although Jaina is a gold-level 1 hero, she is only level 35. It is easy for her to fail when encountering a well-equipped team of adventurers.
"You didn't lose anything?"
"Something is missing?" Jaina checked and her face suddenly changed. "Oh no, they took away my necklace. It was a gift from my mother. What should I do, Prince Aidan?"
Aidan (Leader of the Dragon Knights): "Don't worry about Jaina. I will issue a quest to find the necklace. I believe someone will return the necklace soon. As for the adventure..."
"Please take me with you, Brother Aidan. Can you bear to see me taking risks alone?"
He was actually directly upgraded to a brother, but Murphy was unmoved.
"Sorry, I don't plan to hire any foreign players this time. What I need are experienced players."
"Is it okay for me not to participate in the distribution of the spoils? I just want to participate. Teacher Vivian, please help me say something."
Vivian worked as an assistant teacher in Dalaran for a while. Since she was the only night elf mage, she was considered a celebrity in Dalaran and was also acquainted with Jaina.
After hearing Jaina's plea, Vivian smiled and said, "Jaina is an excellent mage apprentice with great potential."
Murphy thought to himself, of course I know she has potential. In the future, Jaina will be a representative of human heroes who participated in the Crusade of Hyjal and fought against Archimonde. Later, for revenge, she used the artifact Focusing Iris to summon an army of water elementals, trying to flood Orgrimmar, and almost overturned the tribe alone.
The strength is evident from this.
But Jaina is still just a little girl, only in her thirties. How strong can she be?
But then he thought again, with his current strength, it wouldn't be a problem for him to bring a supporting role with him.
He also plans to try to see if he can do it alone.
Since you don't want any spoils, then why not take the free labor ?
Besides, this little girl is really sweet-mouthed, calling Aidan "Brother" all the time, which is a bit embarrassing.
"Okay, but let me make it clear first. You must follow orders in all actions. Since you are an intern, you will definitely not have the authority to distribute the spoils. However, if you perform well, it is not impossible to give you some ."
"Yeah! Um, I mean, I'll do as you say, Your Highness." Jaina said, grabbing the hem of her skirt and curtsying, looking very much like a Kul Tiras princess.
In this way, the five heroic team members are selected.
Aidan (Dragon Eater): Epic Tier 2, Level 79, HP 16500.
Asona (Warbringer) Gold Tier 2 Hero. Level 77, HP: 9550.
Vivian Nightsong (Ancient Mage), Gold Tier 5. Level 80, HP: 8000.
Angus (High Priest of the Dragon Cult), Gold Level 3, Level 80, HP: 8600.
Jaina Proudmoore (Mage), Gold Rank 1. Level 35, HP: 3200.
Murphy checked the level and rank configuration of the team members and found that he was the one with the highest rank.
This made him feel quite emotional, thinking that this was the first time such a thing had happened to him. In the past he had always been with heroes whose ranks were much higher than his.
Finally, I have made it.
This situation made him feel like a leader.
The heroic team was assembled, and next, Murphy began to recruit troops. Considering that his own strength was strong enough and the Ice Rift was a map with narrow terrain that was not suitable for a large army, he did not recruit too many troops, and finally only assembled a force of one thousand people.
Four hundred dragon-blooded giant warriors, four hundred dragon-riding sky patrollers, and two hundred dragon-armored heavy cavalry.
There are no ground ranged soldiers, but it doesn’t matter. Since this is a sealed prison located deep in the ice rift, it must be a ground battle, and melee soldiers can also be useful.
After the troops were assembled, Murphy asked Roland to guard the house while he personally led the army out of the castle in a mighty manner.
Since they were all extraordinary soldiers, even though there were only a thousand of them, they exuded the momentum of a mighty army.
The dragon-clad heavy cavalry trampled the thick rain, and the dragon-riders circled and danced in the sky, fully grasping the surrounding terrain and the dynamics of the enemies.
At this moment, a team of knights came galloping like lightning.
The leader was Zhuagenbao, followed by his generals and guards.
After not seeing him for a while, Zhuagenbao's general guards have also been upgraded. They are all champion knights, holding five-meter-long knight spears. When they move, the spears are like a forest, which is quite majestic.
The Champion Knight is the top-level among the three types of civilian knights (the three types of civilian knights are the Ranger Knight, the Vassal Knight, and the Champion Knight). Usually only the champion of the knight tournament can trigger the advancement option.
It is a fifth-level soldier that is superior to ordinary knights.
Zhuagenbao was able to assemble a team of champion knights, so it seems that he must have held many tournaments.
Zhuagenbao (King of Alterac): "Where are you going, brother? Are you going to Quel'Thalas to join the war?"
Aidan (Captain of the Dragon Knights): "What happened to Quel'Thalas?"
"You don't know yet? Godwin has issued a call to lead the coalition to fight the Horde. I guess he is heading for the Sunwell. Now the heroes of various countries are in a frenzy, especially the mages, who are all vying to join the war."
Murphy shook his head. "No, I'm not going to the Sunwell. I have more important things to do."
"No way, brother. This time, our Alterac is relying on you. Without you to support us, our Alterac will be completely lost."
"Haha, don't underestimate yourself, my good brother. You guys have made a lot of money during this period. Don't just think about making money. You have to produce troops when necessary. I'm not the King of Alterac. You can't rely on me to protect you forever. But don't blame me for not helping you. Let's put it this way. If you encounter danger in the war, you can pray to the Storm Dragon Aidandelon together, and then I will fire a map cannon at you.
Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to change your faith."
After saying that, Murphy patted Zhuagenbao on the shoulder and led the army towards the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Murphy rode on the back of the Frostwolf Felix and led the army slowly forward.
I have to say, after getting used to flying in the sky, marching on the ground is really a bit slow.
The Ice Rift is not too far from the city of Alterac, but it is not close either. It is several hundred kilometers away. If you fly, it only takes an hour to get there.
But if you march on the ground, it will take several days.
Fortunately, I can still play with this little girl, Jaina, or chat with some of my subordinates and build up some relationships with them.
Aidan (Leader of the Dragon Knights): "Princess Jaina, why do you have to go on adventures with me? I think it should be easy for you to join an adventure team with your identity. You can even directly recruit a group of adventurers."
Jaina sighed, "My father is worried about me going out on adventures. He wants me to return to Kul Tiras to receive training from the Tide Sages, but I've had enough of the sea. The sea always makes me feel creepy."
"Oh, why is that? I heard people call you 'the little sea girl'."
The sea near Kul Tiras is not as calm as the eastern continent. There are always strange sounds hidden in the waves. In the depths of the sea, I can always feel an unsettling presence. "Her voice became lower and lower, and there was a hint of fear in her eyes, but it was fleeting.
He smiled and said, "Of course the most important thing is that if you want to adventure, you must go with the most experienced and legendary heroes. Only in this way can you experience extraordinary adventure stories . Our teachers in Dalaran are very strict. If I can't provide a sufficiently exciting practical paper, I may fail the course.
Whose adventures can be as legendary as yours, Brother Aidan? I heard that you even went to Feralas in Kalimdor and fought against the evil Zerg army together with the night elves. "
This flattery was just right, and Murphy couldn't help but feel very happy.
Vivian Yege glanced at Murphy inconspicuously, looking thoughtful as if she had thought of something.
At this moment, a monster's roar suddenly came from the front, and Jaina immediately perked up - there was a battle.
"Wow, it's a snowman! I've only seen it in the monster encyclopedia in the Violet Library."
She was just about to pick up her staff and fight.
The next second, a team of dragon knights swooped down and blasted down with a few dragon thunders, and the group of snowmen were instantly destroyed.
A dragon rider landed on a storm dragon and said, "Captain, we just found a group of snowmen and have eliminated them according to your instructions."
"Well done. Keep alert. All the monsters are in your hands. Fight quickly and make sure not to slow down your progress."
"Yes, sir."
The dragon rider pulled the reins and soared into the sky again.
Only then did Jaina notice that the dragon riders in the sky were using a search formation, with twenty dragon riders forming a team, searching in all directions simultaneously. When they encountered small monsters, they would dive down and bomb them in a cluster. With such an air force providing aerial cover, ordinary monster groups had no chance of getting close.
It's more like a march than an adventure.
Jaina was stunned. This adventurer was a little different from what she had imagined. What should she say when she went back?
We walked from morning to night, and walked more than 100 kilometers in a whole day.
Murphy estimated the distance and thought they should be able to reach the Ice Rift Valley tomorrow night, but it seemed they would have to find a place to camp in the wilderness tonight.
However, there is really no decent place to camp in the vast snowy fields and snow-capped mountains before us.
Fortunately, the people of Alterac are resistant to cold. Murphy looked at the dragon-blooded giant warriors with their bare chests, and then looked at Asona, the leader of the team, who was three meters tall, muscular, and also only wore simple protective gear.
The Vikings are even more resistant to cold than the Alteracs.
But it's not safe to go offline in the wild, and Murphy doesn't want to stay in the wild for a night.
At this time, the Dragon Rider Sky Patrol landed again.
"Commander, we found a valley ahead that is perfect for our camp."
"Take me there."
Following the guidance of the Dragon Riders in the sky, the army soon entered a hidden valley.
The terrain of this valley is very peculiar. The snow-capped mountains on both sides block the wind and snow. There is a downward snow slope at the entrance. The terrain of the mountain range sinks here to form a basin. In this valley that is not disturbed by wind and snow, there is a rare green. The crisp grass covers every corner of the valley, interspersed with some coniferous trees unique to the cold zone.
The melted snow from the surrounding snow-capped mountains formed several crisscrossing clear streams, and you could even see some fish swimming in the river. At this time, the setting sun made the river water sparkle like broken gold.
What a peaceful and tranquil natural scenery.
I have to say that the combination of the lush green grassland in the valley and the snow-capped mountains in the background is truly stunning.
"Wow, it's so beautiful." Jaina exclaimed, "Look, there seems to be a hotel there."
Hotel? Murphy was a little surprised.
He looked in the direction where Jaina's little hand was pointing, and there really was a hotel. It was a standard two-story building with a red brick and stone body and a roof covered with blue tiles.
Smoke was rising from the chimney.
The hotel is located on a meadow not far from the stream, and there are several apple trees around it.
This is a pleasant surprise.
Such an inn certainly cannot accommodate a thousand troops, but it is enough for a few heroes to rest.
"Let's go, everyone. We will camp here tonight. Asona, you lead the soldiers to set up camp around the inn."
When the group arrived at the door of the inn, they saw a young man chopping wood, waving an axe with quite an air of authority. He immediately turned his head when he heard the sound of horse hooves.
Murphy took a glance.
Sha'er (inn clerk) elite template, level 20. HP 850.
Hmm, that's interesting. The hotel clerk is actually an elite. It's just that the name is a bit weird, Silly... Who would come up with such an ugly name?
The young man looked towards the army and immediately became alert, holding the axe in front of him, but he did not retreat, showing some courage.
But when he saw Murphy, his face suddenly turned pale and he froze there.
Am I that scary? Murphy thought to himself.
Yes, it's probably the effect of 'Majesty of the Demonic Dragon'.
Ever since he advanced to the Disaster Dragon, his Dragon King Majesty has become [Dragon King Majesty/Demon Dragon Majesty].
[The majesty of the Dragon King/the majesty of the devil dragon.]
Characteristic effect: Charm value +10, automatically release LV2 Intimidation to all units within 100 yards. When you talk to a target, automatically release LV1 Domination to the target, this effect will not trigger hostility.
When creatures around you look at you, there is a certain probability that the [Fear] effect will be triggered.
Features: As you evolve into the legendary Calamity Dragon, you gain a hint of divinity. The terrifying aura and extraordinary power you exude make the weak creatures around feel fear and awe, and even fall into terror. 】
Murphy stopped his Frostwolf mount and said, "Hey kid, is there any room left in the hotel?"
The boy didn't answer, but stared at him blankly with a stiff expression and his hands holding the axe tense. Murphy even suspected that the other party might chop him down with the axe.
It was not until Murphy's mount, the frost wolf Fenris, sniffed the boy and let out a somewhat shrill howl that the boy suddenly reacted.
His face turned red and the axe in his hand fell to the ground in fear.
"Sir, do you want me to arrange a room for you?"
"Arrange five rooms, prepare food for the night, and - feed my wolves with raw meat." Murphy said as he rolled off the Frostwolf's back, threw the reins over, and walked into the inn with a few people.
