Chapter 131: The Skull of Gul'dan, the Book of Medivh
In the deepest offices of the Ironforge Explorers Association.
Excluding all the other people, the five members of the Supreme Council: Antonidas, Krasus, Magni Bronzebeard, and Mekkatorque, were currently looking at an ordinary orc skull.
"Li De, is this orc skull really as dangerous as you say?"
Crassus still didn't believe that such a skull was enough to threaten the security of the world?
"Your Excellency, this is the skull of one of the culprits who opened the Dark Portal. He has been deeply transformed by evil energy. That transformation almost turned him into a demon. He can no longer be simply defined as an orc."
Li De explained with a serious expression.
However, Antonidas, who is the chief of the committee, agrees with Li De's statement. After the war, a small number of orcs were extradited to Dalaran, and the mages were conducting research on evil energy. So for Gul'dan's skull,
Antonidas still attaches great importance to it.
"Let me try."
As he spoke, Antonidas' fingertips released a bright arcane thread. He was trying to engrave magic patterns on the skull according to the method of making magic props.
However, as soon as the arcane magic thread touched the skull, it encountered a huge repulsive force, and intense green energy seeped out of the skull. The two energies made crackling explosions in the air.
Antonidas hurriedly took back his arcane magic and sighed.
"What a violent evil reaction! My power can't even suppress it!"
Krasus also changed his expression. As a member of the Kirin Tor Council, his magical attainments were even fainter than those of Antonidas. He knew best what the scene that just happened meant.
Mekkatorque's reaction was particularly exaggerated.
"This energy reaction is so powerful! You'd better listen to my advice and don't let the dwarves see this energy reaction. It's more dangerous than arcane magic!"
Mekkatorque seemed to be afraid of evil energy, but his way of speaking was very strange. If put in other contexts, it would be difficult to tell whether he was praising or criticizing evil energy.
It's no wonder that gnomes are a race with a strong desire to explore. Their fanaticism in pursuing powerful power is not inferior to that of goblins, or even more so.
On the surface, goblin engineering is more explosive, while dwarf engineering is more stable.
But in fact, goblins love to explode simply because they like the thrill of explosions. The pursuit of release does not mean that their skills are crude. The skills of gnomes are very stable, but in fact they pursue control more.
One is release and the other is control. Other than that, the two are the same in their pursuit of strong power.
Dwarves, who are both descendants of Titan creations, are quite sensitive to arcane magic. On the road powered by arcane magic, gnomes are obviously further ahead than goblins.
Perhaps it was precisely because of the strong desire for exploration that a large number of warlocks later appeared within the dwarf race.
"What do you plan to do with this dangerous item?"
Magni Bronzebeard asked, among the three Bronzebeard brothers, each seems to have inherited different dwarf qualities. Brian loves exploration and adventure more, Muradin has a straightforward and loyal character, and Magni is calm and heroic. At this time, this
The elder of the three brothers immediately asked the key point.
"The orcs will definitely not give up the pursuit of this item. I think it should be kept safe within the committee. It is best to be in Dalaran or Wyrmrest Temple.
In short, it should be a safe place that is difficult for orcs to set foot in. There are still many orcs wandering around, and we must prevent these guys from coming back."
Antonidas and Crassus looked at each other and finally nodded.
"What you said makes sense. Although we all recognize your great strength, it is still not enough to keep this kind of thing in a hero.
Chief, let’s discuss this matter and see who would be better off keeping it?”
Krasus actually intended to let Wyrmrest Temple keep the Skull of Gul'dan, but Antonidas said it after thinking about it.
"The Skull of Gul'dan is dangerous, but it also has extremely high research value.
In the early stages of this war, we suffered a big loss because of our insufficient understanding of the enemy. If it weren't for King Trollbane's tenacious resistance, Stromgarde might have followed in the footsteps of Stormwind City in the early stages of the war.
So we need to know more about the enemy, and I think this item can be handed over to Dalaran for safekeeping."
What Antonidas said made sense, but Li De was still a little worried. After all, in his memory, Dara had suffered a major theft.
"Chief, I agree with your view, but I am a little worried. Researching evil energy is a very dangerous thing, and a little carelessness may cause greater harm."
When Li De said this, he couldn't help but look at Magni with a guilty conscience. After all, the other party suggested that he abandon the Flagellant, which contained shadow energy, but he declined politely because there was no right or wrong with power.
Sure enough, Magni also looked at him at this time, but after questioning his own soul, Li De decided to express his views frankly.
"The thing about this is that His Majesty Magni also advised me back then."
As he spoke, Li De took out the separated counterattacker and placed it on the table.
"Now that the Supreme Council has been formed, I think we need to be honest within ourselves. It is true that my weapons contain shadow power, but I think specific issues should be analyzed in detail.
In comparison, the shadow power in this weapon is much weaker. For a heroic warrior, it can be unaffected by it.
But the Skull of Gul'dan is different. The evil power it contains is completely different from that of the Counterattack.
Of course, I believe that with your strength, you should not be affected by it. But your level is rare even in the whole world.
So I think that this thing should at least not be studied on a large scale. And its security should be of the highest standard. Dalaran is not an ordinary field, but our enemies are not ordinary enemies either.
For example, Deathwing, during the process of our resistance against the orcs, he chose to make trouble. This can hardly be said to be a coincidence.
We must be wary of the merger of Deathwing and Orcs. The two together are by no means as simple as one plus one equals two.
Or to put it more directly, you are the strongest person in the human race and one of the two people who represent the human race. We have absolute trust in you, but we must have reserved trust in Dalaran."
Reed's words moved others, and some began to think that the Supreme Council seemed different from the Kirin Tor Council, Tirisfal Council and other organizations.
Its internal organization is more rigorous, and internal personnel bear greater responsibilities.
"Thank you for your suggestion, I understand."
Antonidas felt the pressure just for a moment, and he even stood up to express his position to everyone.
"I understand. As the chief, I swear that I will do my best to protect this item and never let it be lost!"
Antonidas had already said this, and naturally the others had no objections. In the subsequent show of hands vote, they unanimously approved that the Skull of Gul'dan should be stored in Dalaran.
After solving the problem of disposing of the Skull of Gul'dan, Li De took out another item from the package.
"Marshal Lothar gave it to me and asked me to dispose of it on his behalf."
Unlike the Skull of Gul'dan, this item attracted the attention of Antonidas, Krasus and even Mekkatorque as soon as it appeared.
Because of the arcane power contained in it, even Mekkatorque can feel it.
"The Book of Medivh?!"
Antonidas couldn't help but say in amazement that after the fall of Medivh, this important notebook, like the Staff of the Guardian, was on the must-see list of Tirisfal and the Kirin Tor.
However, after recovering the Staff of the Guardian, the mage of Dalaran never found this important note. Anthony Daswan did not expect to see him in Li De's hands today.
"This note has actually been hidden in the library in the ruins of Stormwind City. Just after the war, Perenold tried to steal it, but we caught it on the spot.
Later, the marshal once gave it to Khadgar for safekeeping, but not long after, Khadgar entrusted it to the marshal again.
Khadgar believed that he was at the forefront of the Dark Portal and his life would be in danger at any time. If something happened to him, this important notebook might be at risk of being lost.
The recent changes in the situation have made the marshal feel that he does not have the ability to keep it. After the enlarged meeting just now, he handed it over to me."
Antonidas thought that this thing might have to be handed over to Dalaran for safekeeping, and he was actually a little excited. After all, the Book of Medivh was obviously more valuable for research than the Skull of Gul'dan.
Unexpectedly, Magni Bronzebeard suddenly spoke.
"I think this item should be kept by the Dragon Sleeping Temple."
Even Krasus was a little surprised at this time, and Magni shrugged.
"It's common sense not to keep important things in one place. Khadgar... this name is very good, it means 'trust' in the ancient dwarf language.
Since he thinks it is not safe to keep it on himself, we must live up to his trust and put the Book of Medivh in the safest place.
Gul'dan and Medivh are the two main culprits who opened the Dark Portal, and these two items really cannot be put together."
At this moment, Antonidas even regretted that he should have handed over the skull of Gul'dan to Wyrmrest Temple for safekeeping, so that Dalaran would get the Book of Medivh.
"Chief, what do you think? We can be honest internally. As long as we talk openly and honestly, we will find a solution to the problem."
Li De said this, but Antonidas was a little hesitant after all.
Mages always like to figure out the direction of development of things on their own. In Antonidas's view, since Magni has already said this, no matter how much discussion it is, the result cannot be changed.
Just now, as the chief, he solemnly guaranteed the safety of the head of Gul'dan, and everyone voted by a show of hands. If he proposes an exchange now, wouldn't he be treating the decision as a child's play?
"This arrangement is very good."
When Antonidas said this, Li De started to beat up in his heart. He felt that he seemed to have done something wrong. He should have taken out both items and submitted them to everyone for a vote.
If we make separate decisions now, problems may arise.
However, the deal is now done. No one objected to handing the Book of Medivh to Wyrmrest Temple for preservation. After a show of hands, it was unanimously approved.
Although there may be some flaws, Li De finally handed over these two items.
This is really not Li De shirking responsibility. He asked himself that he did not have the ability to protect these two things. The dragon is the strongest life form in Azeroth, and Antonidas is the strongest human being.
If he doesn't trust these two, Li De really can't find anyone else he can trust more.
Antonidas and Crassus also expressed their opinions with personal honor and racial honor. The Grand Magician's oath has magical effect. At the same time, the committee also made a collective statement, which means that all committee members must take this stance.
Responsible for decision-making.
At present, it seems that there should be no problem with this arrangement, and that is how it should be.
After making these two decisions, there was finally nothing more to discuss. Everyone did not forget that they were in the Explorers Association at this time.
Antonidas said it quite calmly.
"Well, it's time to take a look at those enthusiastic adventurers. I hope we can really select trustworthy people from among them."
Everyone laughed and stood up and opened the double doors together.
Outside the door is the square belonging to the Explorers Association. It is crowded with people at the moment, and almost all outstanding adventurers are concentrated here!