"For the Horde!"
"Long live the Alliance!"
As more and more of these slogans appeared on the World Announcements, Lu Li's first day and a half of levelling up was already a bust.
Before the 'Battle to Defend Azeroth: Invasion of the Scourge' event began, it was important to mention the upcoming Battle of Hillsbrad.
The Scourge had always existed. The Plaguelands, or rather the original Lordaeron Kingdom, had long been ruled by the Scourge. It was just that the Alliance and the Horde's resistance army had curbed the spread of the Scourge. Large-scale battles gradually entered a stalemate, but small and medium-sized conflicts still occurred from time to time.
Now, the game was obviously going to introduce a large-scale quest that the players would participate in to shape the world of Azeroth.
However, after more than half a year of fighting, the Alliance and Horde players had accumulated a lot of resentment, so a faction war was born. The underlying meaning was that they would fight to settle their grievances, and then work together to build a harmonious and beautiful Azeroth.
This battle could also be said to have been born from the players, but as the influence increased, many NPCs also joined in.
"I want you to kill Bygraves," Garona appeared in front of Lu Li without any warning.
The sun was shining brightly, and the scenery in the wilderness was beautiful. Lu Li's choice of monsters was pleasing to the eye, but his mentor's gloomy Thief outfit ruined the atmosphere.
"As you command, my mentor," Lu Li didn't feel that there was anything wrong with Garona's mysterious appearance. He agreed without hesitation, "But I think I have the right to know the reason. Also, the background of Bygraves. He must not be a simple person to be able to catch your attention."
"Bygraves is an old Orc warrior. He has been known as a warrior since the days of Draenor. Blackhand regards him as his most trusted person …" Garona said slowly.
Blackhand. When Lu Li heard this name, his heart couldn't help but tremble.
Perhaps the name Blackhand would confuse some people, but if it was changed to another title – Blackhand Destroyer, the former Great Chieftain of the Blackrock Clan – then anyone who had a little understanding of Azeroth's history would know.
Gul 'dan and Medivh worked together to open the Dark Portal, then used the puppet Warchief to gather the Orc army and march into Azeroth. This so-called puppet Warchief was Blackham.
Even before the Orcs invaded Azeroth, Blackham had already stepped onto the stage of history.
If Bygraves was Blackham's most trusted person, then he had to start from his master and tribe.
Blackhand belonged to the Blackrock clan, which was the most powerful clan in the Beastmen's forging industry. They lived in the Goldrond Mountains, next to Gollon and the Ogres. Living with high temperatures and anvils all year round gave the Blackrock Beastmen their unique greyish-black skin. The endless conflicts with the Ogres gave them strong physiques and cunning tactics.
Black Hand was one of the best among them. No matter what kind of enemy he faced, Black Hand would always be able to find their weaknesses and exploit them, leading his clan to victory.
As for the origin of the name Black Hand, it wasn't because Lu Li was always unable to loot good equipment. There was another story.
It was said that Black Hand's second in command, Orgrim Doomhammer, wanted to change the fate of his legendary weapon, the Doomhammer. He threw it into a pool of lava, but the Elementals punished him for his arrogance. They took back the weapon and sealed it in the pool of lava.
Many years later, countless Orcs fell for the Doomhammer and stepped into the pool of lava, only to be turned into piles of bones.
During these years, the Ogres continued to encroach on the Blackrock clan's territory. In the end, they even surrounded the Blackrock clan in the Foundry. On the night before the final battle, Orgrim went to the secret cave where the Doomhammer was forged. Black Hand went to the Doomhammer's side and reached into the lava to retrieve the Doomhammer.
The Elementals could feel Black Hand's determination to save the Blackrock clan. Black Hand didn't come for glory or pride. He only wanted to save his clan, even if it cost him his life.
The Elementals returned the Doomhammer to Black Hand and taught him the knowledge of forging, allowing him to use the Doomhammer to forge weapons for the clan.
However, the Elementals warned Black Hand that he didn't deserve the Doomhammer, but he would play an important role in the Doomhammer's prophecy. The Elementals' contract left a permanent mark on Black Hand's body. His right hand was covered in a layer of black stone, flowing with eternal lava.
Black Hand used the knowledge that the Elementals taught him to arm the entire clan. Before dawn, he launched a surprise attack and defeated the Ogres. From then on, he changed his name to Black Hand to commemorate this legendary experience.
Bygraves was Black Hand's most trusted person, and he was honored to have his surname changed. No one knew what the old Bygraves was thinking, but from then on, this little Orc began his crazy life of killing. As long as Black Hand pointed to a place, Bygraves and his Iron Armor Squad would wipe out anything that obstructed Black Hand's vision.
Even though Bygraves was injured and weak after many battles, and his subordinates were all dead or injured, he was still a battle maniac in the tribe. He was the commander of the tribe in the battle of Hillsbrad.
"Perhaps I owe my birth to this person," Garona's usually expressionless face showed a rare pained expression.
Damn, could it be Garona's father? Lu Li was stunned. Suddenly, he felt as if his brain had been smashed. No, to be exact, it was Garona who slapped the back of Lu Li's head and sent Lu Li flying.
Lu Li crawled up and saw that he was only left with a drop of HP.
With such precise damage control, it was no wonder that she was a legendary Thief. Lu Li forgot to worry about her and was surprised that she hadn't died from the Whip.
"Put away your wretched thoughts." Garona harrumphed and said, "The reason I want you to kill Bygraves is because he killed my mother, my only family. Unfortunately, Gul 'dan forced me to swear an oath that I would never do anything to that bastard for the rest of my life."
"I think any assassin from the organisation would be able to take care of him," Lu Li said, still doubtful.
"Only my son or disciple can do it. Otherwise, the vow in the Void will shatter the blade of vengeance," Garona slowly calmed down. "If you refuse this mission, I can understand."
"I promise you, teacher, but I don't have the confidence to complete such a mission. It's a high-ranking Orc officer, the commander of the Iron Armor Squad," Lu Li said honestly. It was not that he was trying to gain benefits, but he really did not have the ability to complete the mission.
The battle of Hillsbrad was also mentioned in Lu Li's memories before his rebirth.
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