Crown of Chaos

It must be said that when all of Aaron's enemies gathered together, their scale was quite large.

Gruumsh, the powerful orc god-king, fought endless battles in the Shura Field plane. He was defeated first by Corellon and then by Moradin. He suffered little loss in the Battle of Arabelle, which was extremely insulting. Gruumsh, who had the soul of the orc ancestors destroyed by Aaron, sent an army of 20,000 orcs to join the battle this time.

The commander of the orc army is Gorguz the Skull Hunter, a giant two-meter-six-meter-tall orc who wears a giant helmet with dragon horns on his head, a bloody claw on one arm, and a row of elven heads stuck behind his back. Elves, moon elves, star elves, wood elves, valley elves, eladrin, everything.

This army of orcs has only one purpose, which is to use Aaron's skull as a bowl to bring disaster to the country and dedicate victory to Gruumsh.

There is no doubt that the combat effectiveness of the orc army is very powerful. The ones sent by Gruumsh are also the elites of the Shura field. The joining of the orc army once made the leader of the Zhentarim Mansu feel much more at ease. He thought that this time There is definitely no shortage of main force for frontal combat.

However, orcs are orcs after all. The good and bad of orcs who are good at fighting are like the two sides of Woking's coin. The bravery of the orcs corresponds to violence, plunder, and serious military chaos. Although Gruumsh has repeatedly emphasized that Gorguz must obey The order was to prioritize defeating Aaron, but the orcs' military discipline only lasted for one day. On the second day alone, the orcs began to plunder the neighborhoods of Zhentil Castle, looking for edible wine and meat, urinating and rolling around everywhere.

Mansu had to drive the orc army out of the city. The Lord of the Zhentarim gritted his teeth. In order to defeat the enemy in front of him, he could only suffer the people of the Moon Sea. I will bear the responsibility!

Mansu's decision was praised by Cyric. Yes, it was just one or two towns. Ben Anri had the entire country in mind and didn't care about the gains and losses of one city or one place.

As a result, the green tide of orcs swept through the eight villages outside Zhentil Castle. All the men were killed, and the women were captured for fun. All the food went into the stomachs of the orcs, and the livestock was hung on the grill. , and ale is only available to orc officers.

After eating and drinking, the orcs were satisfied and calmed down, and the second question followed.

The drow army has arrived.

The drow army from Menzoberranzan was led by Kunsel, the drow matron of the Banre family, and included many priests of Lolth and Gonf Baenre, the strongest member of the Banre family, who personally went to fight, although the number was only 3,000. With people around, Drow is still considered the main force, and this shows Rose's hatred for Aaron.

The drow army does not burn, kill and loot, and does not have the endless desire for destruction and killing like the orcs, but drow are drow after all, and the drow army could not control their habits after arriving at Zhentil Keep. , because the drow regard other races as inferior races, so the drow naturally believe that other inferior races must serve them as consumables.

The members of the Zhentarim are treated like slaves in the eyes of the drow. From time to time, they need to get two heads as sacrifices for the Lolth priests. Villagers near the military camp often disappear inexplicably, and high-level drow warriors play tricks on them. He participated in the headhunting game, and when the Zhentarim messenger came to question him, Drow felt baffled.

Headhunting is our drow rule. We have been here for tens of thousands of years. Why do you want us to change the rules for you, an inferior race?

Besides, I hunted you too, see if Rose likes it?

The Zhentarim still needed the power of the drow army, so they didn't dare to say anything.

As a result, his cowardly attitude toward the orcs and the drow intensified the internal conflicts of the Zhentarim. The Zhentarim soldiers were very angry and wanted to find an explanation from Mansu, and the morale of the army began to be unstable.

Mansu spent a lot of energy to barely suppress the internal chaos, and at this time, an even more exciting news came.

The drow began to have friction with the orcs. The orcs wanted a necklace made of drow ears and a cloak woven from drow's white hair. In contrast, the drow began to plan a A killing competition, who can hunt for a better orc head, who can scalp the most complete and least sticky.

Every contact between drow and orcs meant blood was shed. Seeing that the small conflict was about to break out into a full-scale war, Mansu quickly gave the order.

Can't wait any longer!

The whole army sets off! There is only one target, Aaron Salian's head!

Even if they are not fully prepared, the Eastern Army does not dare to delay any longer, because if it continues, the Eastern Army will start a civil war.

Fortunately, the hatred for Aaron temporarily overcame everything. The orcs and drow, who had gathered their respective deployments and prepared to deal a little cruelty to each other, heard the Zhentarim's order to prepare to march, and then they remembered the instructions of their respective gods. They temporarily put aside their plans to defeat each other and marched forward to prepare for the decisive battle.

At the same time, the Great Forest of Cormanzo.

In the Church of the Sons of Bane, the tyrant Fuzor Cherbery of the Moon Sea looked from a high place. The dark army of the Sons of Bane with more than 22,000 people had banners like a sea, and the soldiers were like ants gathering, swarming in all directions.

As far as the eye can see, a piece of scale armor is dazzling and shining.

Everywhere you look, there are their formations in black clothes and armor, with murderous intent.

The scout cavalry carrying the flag of the Hand of Shamu galloped through the forest on fast horses, conveying orders to various ministries.

On a conquered hill, Ichiatu-Chamu, son of Bane, demigod, and the most orthodox successor of the God of Tyranny, sat on an Iron Throne made of black metal, with two flags Fist of Bane and Hand of Shamu are like two portals, guarding the man under the banner on the left and right, Ichiatu Shamu.

Shamu looked indifferent. He has gradually mastered the two priesthoods left by his father Ben, [Despotism] and [Dispute]. Shamu, who possesses the power of a demigod, has formed a Church of Benn's Sons, with hundreds of Benn priests. The Son of God who serves them.

Wearing a crown, a full set of black enchanted vibranium armor, a high-collared black skull cape, and holding a plate of swords in his hand, Shamu sat squarely on his Iron Throne, looking far away at the sea of ​​​​the moon in the distance.

Father's throne, I'm back again.

This is the best opportunity to return to his father's throne and ascend to the throne of God. There is nothing more wonderful than stepping on Cyric's head and becoming a god.

Sitting below were the two top generals of the Sons of Bane.

The tyrant of the Moon Sea, Fu'zor-Chebery, has always been the number one figure in the Bann Church, and his status in the Zhentarim is second only to Mansu. Under Cyric's perverse behavior, Fu'zor He ran away and threw himself into the arms of Shamu, who was immediately accepted by Shamu and appointed as the supreme lord of the dark army.

If nothing unexpected happens, if Shamu succeeds in becoming a god, then Fu Zor will inherit Shamu's status and become the high priest of Bane's son and the true king of the Moon Sea.

The dark army all recognized Fu Zuoer's status.

However, the appearance of another general, Disma, made the priests of the Sons of Bane feel very strange. Disma was a former Purple Dragon Knight born in Cormyr and one of the Five Heroes of Arabelle. He chose to join the Sabre After serving under Mu, Shamu regarded him as his own son. Not only did he adopt him as his adopted son, granting him divinity and promotion to legend, he also appointed him as the war commander, theoretically commanding every legion of the dark army. Shamu's love for Disma His unparalleled attention can be seen from this, and he personally bestowed his Hand of Shamu flag on him.

Therefore, the seat between Fu Zor and Disma is only slightly dominated by Fu Zor, and the two factions have been fighting openly and secretly for a certain period of time.

Shamu's attitude is ambiguous. There is a saying that Shamu hopes that Fu Zor will inherit his position, but he hopes that Disma will inherit his position as the commander of the dark army in Ser, because Bane likes to do this.

Over the years, Disma has led the army to victory in many battles in Ser. The reputation of the Dark Warmaster has spread like wildfire. Even the red-robed mages were forced to recognize Disma's status. Disma once invaded Aragron, however, did not retreat until he heard that Queen Simbu had appeared.

He is worthy of being the senior of Aaron Salian, a three-champion Cavaliers... Wait, the eldest brother Leonard left Cormier, the second child Disma also left Cormier, could the third child Aaron...

There have been many national rumors saying this.

Now both of them are sitting under Shamu. Disma has grown older in recent years and has become more and more silent. There is naturally a calm and authoritative temperament in his appearance. He habitually puts on airs and is full of majesty. .

Fu Zuoer, on the other hand, has an extraordinary appearance, with gorgeous blond hair, a shining red gem on his forehead, and a tall and straight figure that shines with golden light, which is pleasing to the eye. His neatly combed mustache is curled up at the end. Get up and show off your kingly style.

The two generals looked at each other, and each saw the displeasure in the other's eyes, especially Disma, who was very, very opposed to Fuzor's shameful act of suing for peace, which was a disgrace to the knights.

You've never fought a war, so why did you choose to sue for peace?

At this time, Shamu, who was sitting on top, spoke: How is the situation?

Fu Zor immediately replied: His Royal Highness Salian has agreed to our request for peace. The Western Army is supported by Elminster and the Seven Sisters of the North. Even Kelburn Blackstaff has personally joined the Western Army camp. , the strength of the Salian Shogunate Army is obvious to all, and if nothing else happens, the Western Army should win this battle, and you, the real God of Tyranny, the only orthodox heir to Bane will return to the Sea of ​​the Moon and ascend to the throne of God.

The premise is that if Aaron Salian really withdraws his troops as promised. Shamu closed his eyes: But it doesn't matter, as long as I can return to the Dark Temple, when I am promoted to the true god, everything will be in my hands Disappeared in front of me.

Father. Disma's eyes vaguely recalled the years when the three of them traveled together. The warmaster said slowly: Although Aaron Salian came out in force this time, he also has many enemies, including the orc god. Spider Queen, Dark Sun, and Lady of the Night, the intervention of any one of these gods may reverse the situation of the war. We should not sue for peace so easily, at least we should wait and see. Furthermore, if we betray our alliance so easily, then What will the nation think of us, the Sons of Bane?

What are these words? Fu Zuoer said coldly: Does our war commander really want to fight Cormyr and use the lives of our soldiers to prove his hatred for Cormyr?

I'm not like some people who have soft bones and give up before a fight. Disma mocked: As you said, Aaron once said this to me, if I don't fight, I will lose. How do you show your value?”

There were exchanges of words in the audience. Chamu on the stage listened for a while, and then waved his hand indifferently to signal the two sides to stop: Okay, Disma, don't be rude. I approve of Fu Zuoer's plan. What about Aaron? Salian, Mansu, the Seven Sisters of the North, and Elminster, if I return to my father's throne, they will all be like ant ears. The only ones to worry about are the Four Evil Gods of Chaos behind Aaron and the Dark Sun behind Mansu. , if one of them suddenly ends at that time, our army will be in dire straits.

Disma and Fuzuoer nodded together. Shamu was already a demigod. In terms of kingdom, there were few mortals who could rival him. The only ones he feared were the Four Gods of Chaos behind Aaron and the Dark Sun behind Mansu.

So, let's follow Fu Zuoer's plan first, but there is no need to worry. Disma is right. If we remain motionless, we will not be able to reflect the strength of our army. We will wait and see how the battle formation between the two armies will turn out. Shamu played with the Marchekid artifact sword he got from the demon elf.

Disma and Fu Zuoer looked at each other for a while, and both saw that the other did not want to give in. Before they could say anything more, a scout suddenly broke into the center of the military formation: Your Highness, the leader of the demon elves, the demon countess Sa Erya Dragajes sent an envoy to ask if our army is also going to the Moon Sea to join the Eastern Army camp? The Countess wants to come and pay a visit to the Supreme Lord.

Greetings. Fu Zuoer heard the words and said with a smile: Your Highness, it seems that even the arrogant demon elves are scared when they see the grandeur of my dark army, right?

After hearing Fu Zuoer's flattery, Chamu smiled calmly: The demon elves have reasons to join the Eastern Army, but this is indeed the first time for such a large-scale event. It doesn't matter. Let's listen to what they want to say.

As you command!

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On the other side, the Western Army headquarters.

Aaron got the news that the Eastern Army was starting to take action.

This news is indeed unexpected. Not to mention that the Zhentarim were not prepared at all. Everything was a mess. Even the Western Army on Aaron's side was not fully prepared - King Xiaojixiangcao's Army of the Order. , the Druid army of the Green Leisure Garden and the Cormyr Obeszil army as backup are still on the way.

But Aaron had also anticipated this situation - the gathering of the Western Army was entirely based on personal hatred against Aaron. Gruumsh, Rose, Cyric, who didn't hate Aaron so much that they gritted their teeth? If Aaron doesn't move, they will start fighting among themselves!

After hearing the news, Aaron decided not to wait.

Pass my order, throw away the food in the pot, and don't waste a moment. The whole army will attack. Lightly attack the front line of Zhentil Keep. While the Eastern Army is not stable and unable to deploy, immediately fight the Zhentarim to a decisive battle. Don't waste a moment. Delay! Execute immediately!

Yes! Maximian and Robert immediately obeyed and walked out quickly.

Please, everyone. Aaron said again to Elminster and others who came to join the battle this time.

Haha, His Highness Salian's Master of Justice, Lao Chan and others will naturally come to help. This is not only for the good and just cause of the country, but also for the goddess Mystra. Elminster stood up and nodded with a smile.

The great sage of the Valley of Shadows will not tell Aaron: The goddess of magic Midnight has given them, the chosen ones, a death order, and they must join Aaron's camp. The third generation of Mystra can't wait to see Cyric's one. The dead man's head hangs on the top of the city.

So let alone Aaron making conditions, even if he didn't make conditions, Elminster and others would have to come.

This is the frustration of being a voter.

Elminster and others promised to be dispatched when needed on the battlefield, on the condition that the shogunate army was not allowed to occupy the Moon Sea.

Aaron naturally agreed wholeheartedly, and he had no intention of doing so.

The dozens of generals under the seat all left, and the chosen ones of the Goddess of Magic also left one after another. Just as Aaron was about to leave the tent and go to the front line, a man in black robes appeared in the tent without anyone noticing. Someone stopped him: Please wait a moment, Your Highness Salian, I have a question.

The mask was lifted, and the mummy's face wrapped in gold wire and shroud gradually emerged.

Jaeger? ! Aaron's pupils dilated slightly.

Please answer my question, Your Highness Salian. From what you see, how should the powerful god who controls the underworld, the destination of thousands of souls in the kingdom and heaven, deal with the relationship between life and death?

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