Chapter 595
Chapter 595: Archimonde’s Descent
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
At dusk, about five kilometers away from Dalaran, Kel’Thuzad had already prepared a huge summoning altar.
He stood in the middle of the altar with the Book of Medivh floating in front of him. Powerful magic power filled the book, making it emit dazzling light.
“Although we’ve destroyed Dalaran’s barrier, those mages still have the power to fight back!” Kel’Thuzad said to Arthas before beginning the summoning. “Dararan has a close relationship with the Human Alliance, and there are several portals in the city. Now, their allies have probably come to Dalaran through these portals.”
Arthas listened quietly, and Julia and Benia were standing not far behind him. But their eyes were looking at the Book of Medivh from time to time.
“The summoning ritual will probably last for a long time, and the commotion might be relatively large. But the location of the ritual can’t be too far away from Dalaran. After all, I need to steal some of Dalaran’s magic nodes to supply the altar’s formation,” Kel’Thuzad said. “I think that as long as those Dalaran mages aren’t stupid, they will definitely think of a way to stop us. Arthas, success or failure depends on this. I hope you can protect me and not let the ritual be interrupted.”
Arthas nodded without saying anything. He turned his skeletal warhorse around and led the undead of the Scourge to set up defenses around the altar.
Julia and Benia looked at each other and left with Arthas. On the way, Benia whispered to Julia, “Osiris said that Archimonde’s descent can’t be stopped, so if Dalaran’s resistance is too strong, then we don’t have to worry about showing our true strength to repel the enemy!”
“Understood!” Julia replied.
In the previous battles, Julia and Benia had not shown too much of their strength. This wasn’t because of the repulsive effect of the world after entering Azeroth. On the contrary, when they arrived in this world, they found that there was no repulsive effect on this planet!
Julia and Benia didn’t understand the reason, but this was very good for them. It meant that they could use their demon lord-level power without any reservations in this world.
Of course, the demon lord level might be the limit. Those with this level of strength could enter this world without the obstruction and interference from the planet’s shield. Any higher, and they wouldn’t be able to enter through normal summoning methods.
This was also why it was difficult for demon kings at the level of Archimonde, Kil’jaeden, and Osiris to enter this world. If not for the planetary shield screening and blocking demon king-level power, the Burning Legion would have long pressed forward, and Archimonde and Kil’jaeden would have long flattened this planet.
“So, is the so-called Book of Medivh the key to entering this world abnormally?” Benia whispered while looking back at the altar. “We have to keep an eye on it. After the summoning ritual is completed and Archimonde arrives, we can’t lose that book…”
“Osiris has some guesses about that book. Before coming, he told me that he felt that the book might only be effective if the natives of this world use it!” Julia said. “That lich was an archmage when he was alive, but as long as the incantation is right, even that idiot Arthas can use the Book of Medivh. It depends on whether he’s willing to abide by his agreement with Osiris.”
“He will!” Benia looked at Arthas’s back with a cold gaze. “If he disobeys Osiris’s orders, then we won’t be polite!”
Arthas, who was riding on his skeleton warhorse in front, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as though an inexplicable malice was attacking him. He turned around and looked behind him.
But Julia and Benia were quite far away from him, and the moment he turned around, they had already shifted their gazes. So although he felt that the malice came from behind, he wasn’t sure if it was from these two demons.
In the end, he could only say coldly to Julia and Benia, “The two of you, each lead a portion of the Scourge soldiers and form a front to resist the enemy! If the defense line collapses, causing the ritual to fail, I will personally bury you with Frostmourne!”
“Don’t worry, Lord Arthas!” In terms of acting skills, Benia and Julia were not at all inferior. They were not angry at Arthas’s threat and instead replied respectfully.
Arthas stared at the two of them for a while before turning around without saying a word.
Just as the Scourge completed the defense line, Kel’Thuzad’s summoning ritual began. When his magic power began to surge and infuse into the Book of Medivh, the altar’s four magical obelisks engraved with demon characters immediately burst out with powerful magic power light. These lights rushed into the air and then gathered to form a gigantic magic power vortex.
At the same time, the mages in Dalaran instantly sensed the magic power tsunami here. And what angered them the most was that the magic power nodes in Dalaran were being drained of energy.
Of course, the magic power nodes in this city couldn’t have infinite magic power like the Sunwell or the Well of Eternity. The magic power nodes in Dalaran had been built by generations of mages using their own magic power over thousands of years. It was the greatest masterpiece of Dalaran, the holy land of mages. It was precisely because of the existence of these magic power nodes that the mages in the city could use magic freely. And now, these magic power nodes were being extracted by the Scourge. How could the mages not be angry?
Magic power nodes were inherently fragile. According to this extraction method, it wouldn’t take long before the nodes collapsed. Moreover, the Scourge was extracting magic power on such a large scale that it was obvious they were up to no good.
Not long after, Dalaran’s troops poured out in full strength. Compared to when only the mages resisted when the Scourge attacked the city before, this time, there were many regular soldiers of the Human Alliance among Dalaran’s troops. They were reinforcements from several countries in the Eastern Kingdoms. Not only were there cavalry from Stormwind, but there were also dwarfs from Ironforge and the remaining paladins of the Order of the Silver Hand among them. These soldiers came to Dalaran through the portal, and the mages immediately put them to use.
Dalaran’s army and the Scourge Army quickly engaged in an intense battle. With the support of their allies, this time, the mages of Dalaran displayed their immense war power. Under their indiscriminate bombardment, the Scourge couldn’t withstand the pressure and began to show signs of defeat.
After discovering this phenomenon, Arthas was furious. He wielded Frostmourne and personally held the front line. With his powerful combat strength, the Scourge finally resisted Dalaran’s attack after a stalemate.
But Arthas was a little surprised. It was normal for him to defend his position, but Julia and Benia could also defend their positions?!
Indeed, Julia and Benia had to ensure that the Scourge wouldn’t collapse. So when facing tremendous pressure, they finally displayed the true power of demon lords.
In the world of Azeroth, what kind of existence were demon lords?
In fact, it was understandable with the mention of just a few names. For example, Mannoroth, Magtheridon, Mother Shahraz, and even Tichondrius were existences at the demon lord level. Although demons of this level might be defeated by the warriors of Azeroth, there was no doubt that these demon lords had left their illustrious reputations in the world of Azeroth.
Existences at the demon lord level were not something that ordinary soldiers could kill with numbers. They required powerful warriors with powerful weapons to kill…
It was obvious what would happen when Julia and Benia suddenly displayed such powerful strength. The Dalaran troops besieging them suffered heavy casualties and were even beaten back.
Unfortunately, because they were not in the same direction, Arthas couldn’t see Julia and Benia’s battle. Instead, on the altar, Kel’Thuzad, who was communicating with the magic power nodes, had sensed the magic power eruptions from Julia and Benia from afar.
Sure enough, those two demons aren’t simple, Kel’Thuzad thought. They were indeed sent by Tichondrius to monitor us. Fortunately, we have been loyally carrying out his orders. At least for now, they can’t tell anything…
Although he was thinking about it, Kel’Thuzad didn’t stop the summoning ritual. He chanted the lost incantation recorded in the obscure elven language in the Book of Medivh.
The battle continued, and time naturally passed. As the ritual progressed, the ground under their feet began to tremble at some point. With the altar as the center, the surrounding plants began to wither under the immense radiation of magic power. This trembling became more and more intense, and the magic power vortex gathering above the altar was constantly expanding.
Finally, a huge portal opened. With the opening of this portal, Archimonde, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately passed through the portal and entered the world of Azeroth!
The moment he appeared, it was as though the entire kingdom of Dalaran was trembling. The earth and sky changed color. It was the color of the fel flames burning on Archimonde’s body. The scorching and corrupting wind blew through the forests and plains, setting them on fire.
“Lord Archimonde, let this world feel the brilliance of your power!” Kel’Thuzad shouted fanatically.
Archimonde, who was wearing golden armor and had gray skin, was so tall and majestic. Standing at his feet, Kel’Thuzad was not even as tall as his calves. But what was even more terrifying than his height was the magic power pressure radiating from him. It was an unparalleled sense of pressure that could suffocate all spellcasters and mages.
After entering Azeroth, the excited Archimonde roared, “Tremble, humans! Despair! Doomsday is coming!”