Garrick Padfoot was an experienced veteran who was extremely brave in the battle with the orcs and was promoted to captain for his meritorious service.
When King Varian launched the Northern Expedition, Garrick had a premonition that something was not going to happen due to his years of experience, so he led a group of soldiers to desert. Garrick's vision was pretty good, and none of the soldiers who participated in the Northern Expedition came back.
Although he managed to save his life, Garrick became a wanted criminal in Stormwind City and was accidentally captured alive by adventurers while hiding near the North County Monastery.
Garrick was imprisoned in the basement of the North County Abbey, and it happened that the kobolds attacked.
With the expeditions to Northrend one after another, the population of Stormwind Kingdom dropped sharply, especially the young and middle-aged people suffered heavy losses.
Facing the weak kobolds, North County Monastery did not have enough manpower to defend.
As a last resort, the monks released Garrick. Garrick fought bravely, was familiar with the art of war, knew how to organize troops, and led the guards of the North County monastery to repel the kobold attack.
Because Stormwind lost control of its surroundings, Garrick stayed at Northshire Abbey and became a guard.
Because of his charisma and bravery in battle, he won the trust of the soldiers and soon became the leader of the North County Abbey Guard.
As the Kingdom of Stormwind fell into chaos and there were countless refugees in Elwynn Forest, Garrick saw the opportunity and took in a large number of refugees, looted the nearby murloc villages, organized the people to develop production, stabilized the situation, and became a
A country within a country.
Of course, Garrick has no ambition to become a king on his own, and usually considers himself a major.
He just wanted to be recognized by King Varian, and it would be best if he could marry his wife, become a prominent noble, and do his part for this country.
Orcs occupied Stormwind City, and King Varian was forced to sign a flesh and blood tax. Garrick was filled with righteous indignation and wished he could fly to Stormwind City immediately to expel the evil orcs and rescue King Varian.
Unfortunately, Garrick's soldiers were too few. It was claimed that there were five thousand soldiers, but in fact there were less than three thousand, and they were unable to drive away the orcs and the Silver Crusade.
After getting the edict, Garrick was overjoyed. With the king's order, more and more people came to Garrick, and Garrick's soldiers soon exceeded 5,000.
Garrick copied several more copies of the edict and sent them to various parts of the Stormwind Kingdom, which aroused a strong response.
In the western wilderness, the leader of the People's Army, Grian Stallman, had finished handling the government affairs and was about to take a rest when there was a rapid knock on the door.
Before Grian could answer, Captain Grayson opened the door and strode in.
Captain Grayson controls a powerful fleet and protects the coastline of the Western Wilds. All fishmen are afraid of him. He is also a very important general in the Western Wilds and has a good personal relationship with Grian.
"Grian, have you seen King Varian's edict?" Grayson with a beard asked with wide eyes.
"Here we go again, here we go again."
Grian complained a few words in his heart. Captain Grayson was brave in battle and honest. He was a good general and a good friend.
But he was extremely loyal to the Wrynn family, and he wanted Western Wilderness to return to the rule of Stormwind City, and he had many quarrels with Gerrian.
Gerrian shrugged: "Captain Grayson, the situation in Stormwind City is quite complicated. We must take a long-term approach and this matter cannot be rushed."
Grayson pounded the table angrily: "The great King Varian has fallen into the hands of the orcs. His life is in danger at any time, but you say there is no rush."
Grian glanced at the corner of his mouth, showing a cunning look, and said with a smile:
"My old friend Grayson, you have to believe in the great savior Thrall. The orcs are kind and kind, and they will definitely treat our king and the people of Stormwind well. As for the flesh and blood tax, after all, the orcs have dedicated everything to Azeroth. This
That’s what they deserve.”
Grayson opened his mouth, but no words came out.
The blind worship of Thrall, the savior, and the orcs is another characteristic of Grayson.
Grayson scratched his head in confusion: "But Stormwind City was captured by the orcs."
Grian spread his hands indifferently: "I think this is good. Stormwind City can function better when it is under the rule of the great savior Thrall."
Grayson paced back and forth in confusion, somewhat confused about the situation:
"No, no, this is wrong. Although the savior Thrall is extremely great and the orcs are kind and kind, there are still many evil races in the tribe, such as the Forsaken. King Varian is in danger, otherwise he would not have issued this edict.
Gerian, the People's Army should respond to the king's order and immediately attack Stormwind City to protect His Majesty the King."
Grian sighed, poor Grayson, who didn't even know who the enemy was, so he could only retort: "Grayson, Westfall will never participate in the politics of Stormwind City. This is a rule that has been discussed long ago. Have you forgotten it?"
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Grayson thought for a long time, still refused to give up, and roared:
"Grian, you really disappoint me. Now that the Kingdom of Stormwind is facing life and death, you, as the leader of the People's Army, sit back and ignore it. Well, I don't need any soldiers from the People's Army to lead my fleet to Stormwind.
city."
Grayson was originally a pirate. Although he led the fleet to join the People's Army of the Western Wilderness, the pirates were still only loyal to Grayson and never recognized themselves as members of the People's Army.
There were probably more than a thousand pirates under Grayson and more than 20 ships in his hands. Seeing Grayson's persistence, Grian had no choice but to remind him:
"My old friend, if you insist on doing this, I won't say anything more, but you must remember not to covet the power of Stormwind City. No matter what official position King Varian rewards you, you must refuse it and lead your subordinates as soon as possible.
Leave now, Stormwind City is too complicated."
Grayson said righteously: "I have never been greedy for power. I just want to do my part for this kingdom. This is the obligation of every citizen."
Grian knew that he could not be persuaded, so he opened the warehouse generously, provided Grayson with weapons, ammunition, logistical supplies, etc., and promised that he would always be welcome in the western wilderness.
Lakeside Town.
Lieutenant Fan Gaolei yelled in the mayor's hall:
"Mayor Solomon, why did you turn a blind eye to the edict? Stormwind City has fallen into the hands of the orcs. Every citizen of Stormwind City has the responsibility and obligation to rescue our great king."
Mayor Solomon looked at the young lieutenant quietly:
"We don't owe Stormwind City. When the Blackrock Orcs were raging, where was Stormwind City? When the gnolls were raging, we could only fight on our own. Since King Varian never cared about the safety of Lakeside Town, why should we?
Loyal to House Wrynn?"
Lieutenant Fan Gaolei's face turned red and he shouted angrily: "If the Wrynn family is gone, the Kingdom of Stormwind will have no meaning in existence."
Mayor Solomon sneered: "Fan Gaolei, I will not stop you from being loyal to the king. You probably have your own ideas, but don't try to confuse the soldiers in Lakeside Town."
The soldiers in Hupan Town are all deployed by the mayor, and Lieutenant Fan Gaolei cannot deploy any soldiers.
For his own future and ambition, Fan Gaolei made a desperate move. He first sold his family property, gathered some adventurers, and then transferred some soldiers from Morgan's post in the Searing Gorge. He gathered two thousand people and rushed to Elwynn Forest.