Azeroth: Starting with Eagle Eye in the Necropolis

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Who would willingly leave their homeland to live on another continent?

“I agreed with King Terenas for a month and a half, and now that the deadline has passed, if no one comes with me, I will take the ship back,” Rhodes said.

I have already done everything I could!

"Alright, let's go find Kael'thas first and retrieve the Emperor's weapon."

Jaina nodded upon hearing this and left the mage tower with Rhodes, while the Holy Angel hovered behind Rhodes the whole way, causing another sensation in Dalaran.

Many ordinary citizens, and even priests who inherited the power of the Holy Light, knelt on the ground to pray to the holy angels, while some mages stared at the angels in front of them with curiosity.

Curious about where these creatures came from, Rhodes once again arrived at the residence of the high elf prince, Kael'thas, and received a warm welcome!

The blood elf prince gave Rhodes a very polite hug. The two had gotten along well over the past month and a half. The life-healing tent that Rhodes gave him contained life energy that was very important to Quel'Thalas.

If it can be fully analyzed, it would be a welcome development for the high elf race.

"Good day, Prince Kael'thas. I have come as promised to collect the Emperor's weapon, the Stokerm Destroyer," Rhodes greeted Kael'thas.

For the past month and a half, I've been busy using the power of holy light to perform lightforging on the two angels, so the high elf advisors I was supposed to meet were delayed.

This time, Rhodes considered taking an advisor back from Kael'thas and then learning some fire magic.

“You’ve come at just the right time, Rhodes. Just last night, I completed all the engraving and coating work, and the Holy Light Crystal has been inlaid in the hilt. Now, Emperor Thoradin’s weapon has been completely transformed into a Holy Light Divine Sword,” Kael’thas said.

At the same time, he glanced at the two tall angels floating behind Rhodes. The holy light power on these two angels was very strong. Could it be that the holy light weapon that the emperor reforged was for one of them?

“Rhodes, this…this is the sacred creation you mentioned, bestowed by the Guardian? An angel?”

Such a pure and sacred aura, such a perfect form of energy—I have never even seen such a pure being of light!

Their structure...it's practically a manifestation of the laws of Holy Light! Rhodes, the power of the Titan Guardians far surpasses my imagination." Kael'thas looked at the two angels before him with admiration.

“They are indeed beings of holy light, true angels, but Prince Kael'thas, I can’t wait to see the weapons,” Rhodes nodded and said.

"Hahaha, please follow me, you two, and the holy angels behind you."

At Kael'thas's invitation, the group entered the palace!

Led by Prince Kael'thas, they walked toward a display stand shrouded in multiple protective magic arrays.

In the center of the booth, a giant sword floats silently. It is no longer the weathered blade that once bore the glory of Emperor Thoradin and the history of mortals.

Instead, it was a completely new Holy Light weapon, with all the magical runes and engravings replaced with amplifying Holy Light spells. The sword itself hadn't undergone major changes, but it seemed to have been reforged.

At the hilt of the sword, there is a fist-sized crystal of holy light that constantly emits a warm and steadfast glow!

Inside the crystal, there seemed to be a liquid golden light slowly rotating and pulsating, emitting powerful and pure sacred energy fluctuations.

"Rhodes, Jaina, behold, Stromgarde the Destroyer! It has been reborn, its reforged blade infused with the most resilient arcane crystal, engraved with runes that enhance the conduction of holy light and stabilize energy, and its core... this pure heart of holy light transformed from the darkest darkness, endows it with unprecedented divine power."

"It's not just a weapon now, but a mobile source of holy light, possessing devastating power against shadows, the undead, and demons." Kael'thas excitedly introduced his masterpiece.

“Thank you very much, Prince Kael'thas. The weapon you reforged with the enchanted runes is simply perfect.” Rhodes nodded and said. This holy weapon did not disappoint him. The magical forging skills of the high elves were absolutely top-notch.

"Hahaha, it is indeed an incredibly powerful weapon, but as far as I know, Rhodes, you are a mage. Who will you entrust this weapon to?" This was a question he was more concerned about. He could accept it if it was Rhodes himself or the two angels in front of him, but if it was Arthas, it would make Kael'thas very uncomfortable.

Recent news suggests that this prince of Lordaeron has been hailed by his father, King Terenas, as a great hero—a hero who saved the country and all of humanity.

However, Kael'thas was skeptical of this, believing that Arthas was not that powerful and that the plague ravaging the entire Eastern Kingdoms could not have been dealt with so easily.

“The user of this weapon is naturally not me; I have already chosen a suitable user for her.” Rhodes smiled and looked at the two angels behind him.

Angels come with their own weapons, but the quality of those weapons is not very good; they can only be described as barely good. Now that they have transformed into Holy Light Angels, they naturally need to upgrade their weapons. Moreover, for an angel who is 3 meters tall, wielding the Emperor's weapon is like wielding a one-handed sword.

The only downside is that there's only one of these weapons. It seems I'll have to find a chance to get another holy sword in the future!

Kael'thas smiled with satisfaction, knowing that having two angels wield weapons he had forged himself was far superior to Arthas's.

Rhodes picked up the reforged Emperor's weapon, the Holy Light Stokham Annihilator, and handed it to one of the Holy Light Angels.

The angel of holy light before him grasped Rhodes' weapon, and holy light roared forth. This weapon of holy light and the angel of holy light were a perfect match.

Chapter 82 Azeroth Equipment = Heroes of Might and Magic Treasures?

A holy golden light, mixed with a hint of white light, enveloped the entire room, and everyone felt incredibly warm.

After the light faded, the angel of holy light stood holding a sword.

Rhodes checked the attributes. The basic attributes of the Holy Light Angel had not changed, but after possessing this legendary weapon...

The Holy Light used will make Paladin skills more threatening and greatly increase their attack power.

“It seems this weapon suits this angel very well,” Kael’thas said, noting the near-perfect affinity the two-handed greatsword displayed in the angel’s hands.

That's great, as long as Arthas doesn't get his meticulously crafted and improved weapon.

"I never expected that you, Rhodes, would entrust this legendary weapon to this angel. I thought you would use it yourself!" Jaina exclaimed in surprise.

"Although I know some Paladin skills, I'm not good at ranged spellcasting, but I'm no match for them in melee combat."

"This sword is a waste to keep in my hands. It's better to give it to the right person. The angel sent by the Guardian to help me is the best choice," Rhodes said.

He had indeed intended to use the Emperor's sword, which had been reforged by the Holy Light, himself, but the problem was that he knew absolutely no swordsmanship!

Under normal circumstances, Rhodes would not choose to engage in close combat. Ranged spellcasting is much safer. Who would want to enjoy the thrill of close combat and hack-and-slash?

“That’s true. Rhodes, your melee skills are indeed terrible. It’s good to let this angel use this weapon.” The female mage nodded and said.

"Lord Rhodes, I think you should get yourself a staff. Having a staff would make casting spells much easier!"

"It can reduce the output of magic, increase the power of spells, and some high-level wands can even restore your mana," Kael'thas said.

He didn't know how powerful Rhodes' magic was, but as a qualified mage, he should at least have a staff.

Even a mage apprentice has a similar staff.

Rhodes nodded upon hearing this. His spellcasting ability was granted by the Heroes of Might and Magic system and could be cast using a spellbook. So, could he use the mage equipment of Azeroth?

Or, to put it another way, can it be used, but does it provide a bonus to hero magic?

However, it's certain that it should provide some enhancement to spells in the world of Azeroth, so I should definitely equip myself with a suitable staff.

"Lord Rhodes, the wand-making technology of Quel'Thalas is arguably the best on the entire continent."

"If you need it, I can give you a suitable staff," Kael'thas said.

“I am very grateful to Prince Kael’thas. What kind of reward do I need to offer?” Rhodes asked.

There is no such thing as a free lunch. If lunch is free, it means it is more expensive, or the other party will ask you to pay more.

I absolutely do not owe anyone any favors or obligations.

The Fire Elemental Summoning Scroll—Rhodes has agreed to return it after the Battle of Mount Elgar in six months, and then pay the loan to Kael'thas!

This cannot be considered as compensation, so it must be calculated separately.

“You’re too kind, Lord Rhodes. It’s just a staff; I can afford it. I’ll give you one.” Kael’thas displayed the demeanor of an elven prince.

This time, Rhodes summoned two powerful angels, which made him look at this human in a new light. Therefore, Quel'Thalas should now befriend this powerful Titan messenger!

Kael'thas gave a wink, and a high elf maid immediately understood, bringing a long, fiery red box to Rhodes. Inside was a staff inlaid with gold and red crystals and magnificent gems.

The staff's enchantments and glyphs were personally crafted by Kael'thas, and it was made using the finest materials from Quel'Thalas, making it one of the top magical weapons below the legendary level.

“This is the gift I’ve carefully prepared for you, Lord Rhodes. You may try it,” Kael’thas said.

"No, no, no, Prince Kael'thas, if you give it to me for free, I won't take it. I never take things from others for free."

I always believe in fair trade, just like when I asked you to craft the Emperor's sword. How about this?

"I have a special magical artifact that I can use as part of this transaction." Rhodes pondered for a moment.

First, I logged into the hero interface, then moved a stone golem from the Somra forces into my own unit slot, and then summoned it.

After a burst of light, a creature two and a half meters tall, made entirely of rock, appeared before them.

"Prince Kael'thas, this is a creation of the Titans. He was given to me by the Titan Guardians a long time ago as a bodyguard. He is a lower form of my kind of golden man!"

"It only has 65% magic immunity and its melee combat ability is inferior to that of the Golden Man, but it is still a creation of Titan technology, so I'm giving it to you for research," Rhodes said.

When Lord So was first summoned, he came with three squads of soldiers, including three stone golems. These three stone golems were not usually needed, so Rhodes decided to do him a favor.

"This, this is too much, Your Excellency Rhodes?"

"I'm not the Guardian's chosen one; I can't control this magical creation before me." Kael'thas clearly liked the magical creation, but the problem was, he couldn't use it!

This magical artifact is for Rhodes to use, not for him.

“Take it! Prince Kael'thas, don’t worry, I can make him obey your orders,” Rhodes said with a smile.

In Heroes of Might and Magic III, units cannot act independently of the hero, but they do have a garrison function.

For example, if you occupy a mineral resource in the wild, when you visit it again, there will be an option to station troops there!

You can leave a portion of your troops here to defend your mines. If the enemy attacks, your troops can fight back, but it's similar to a siege without a hero, as there's no hero to command them.

But in general, no one would do that when playing games. If a mining spot in the wild is occupied, it's occupied, and you can just take it back.

In reality, however, Rhodes could station an army in a certain place, and that choice could be made by a specific person.

If this person is attacked, Rhodes can also remotely control this soldier to participate in the battle through the hero system. This stone golem can completely obey Kael'thas's command.

Since it was just an un-upgraded Tier 3 unit, Rhodes wasn't worried about it, especially since he still had ultimate control over it.

"You mean this Titan creation can obey my commands?" Kael'thas asked.

“That’s right! I’m transferring its usage rights to you.” Rhodes casually put his hand on Kael’s shoulder, then decided to have the stone golem stationed on Kael’s side.

After choosing to stay, Kael'thas found himself connected to the stone golem, and he could now command it.

Upon realizing this, Kael'thas immediately swung the stone golem, took a few steps forward, then a few steps back, and then swung his fist.

“Incredible! Hahaha! Lord Rhodes, I am very pleased with this gift. Thank you for your generosity,” Kael'thas said.

This Titan creation wasn't particularly powerful, but the material it used had extremely high magic resistance, and its driving and operating principles were of great research value.

After Kai accepted it, Rhodes nodded in satisfaction and accepted the staff as a gift.

The moment Rhode grasped the staff, he felt his mind clear, and a connection was established between the staff and his spellbook.

Now, all magic in the world of Azeroth will have its mana cost reduced by 1/3. A spell that used to cost 0.1 mana will now only cost 0.07 mana.

When you equip this staff, your mana will slowly recover, taking about one point per hour.

Furthermore, Rhodes's strength attribute actually increased by one point after equipping the staff, becoming 6 points. Now, the spells he releases will be more powerful, which is the biggest improvement.