Although "The Eye of Shadows" was theoretically a guaranteed drop from Kazzak, theory was just theory. Considering his Karazhan could be raided by demons in such a manner, who could guarantee that Kazzak, the Transport Captain, wouldn't have a whimsical moment and not bring it out today?
Upon seeing Duke so concerned about this palm-sized eyeball, shrouded in darkness and seemingly animate, anyone would think Duke was one of those mages who had fallen into the dark path if he wasn't a hero of the Alliance, always standing at the forefront against evil.
Alleria wanted to speak but held back, prioritizing the bigger picture and choosing not to ask in public for the sake of Duke's image. She even secretly pulled her two curious sisters aside.
However, Muradin, that kind of guy, couldn't hold back. He blurted out: "Hey! Duke, what do you want with that thing? I feel it's not good! Want a paladin to give it a whack?"
Gavinrad was curious, believing Duke must have an explanation.
Tirion, however, stepped forward without hesitation.
Duke smiled: "Of course, 'The Eye of Shadows' is not a good thing. But I want to remind everyone that in the future, there will be something called 'The Eye of Divinity' in this world. When they are combined, there's a chance to obtain 'Benediction,' a great and noble staff. If you all are not reassured, I can temporarily seal this 'Eye of Shadows' in the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind City."
"The Light will not betray your trust." Benedictus nodded with a smile.
Everyone relaxed upon hearing this.
Duke glanced at Benedictus, the Archbishop of Stormwind, almost imperceptibly.
The Benediction staff — the greatest aspiration in the hearts of priests. Even in later generations, as time passed and things changed, many priests still kept such an epic staff, with special significance, in a corner of their warehouse. It was the most beautiful prayer and memory for a generation of priests.
But Duke knew the true colors of Benedictus. He would not let such a sacred treasure as Benediction fall into his hands.
Meanwhile, the battle between the two bosses continued.
Duke let everyone go help the Maiden of Virtue deal with the Nether Dragon, but he and the Red Dragon Queen remained motionless.
"Aren't you going, Duke?" Everyone was a bit puzzled.
Duke's smile gave absolute confidence: "I won't go. If I command or if Her Majesty Alexstrasza takes action, it will end immediately. Going forward, you may need to face various powerful enemies with strange abilities. This is a rare opportunity for training, please be sure to use your wisdom and courage to deal with this 'Nether Dragon.' Ah! Yes, please take Lady Kristin down first. With her help, it's meaningless."
What is swagger?
This is swagger!
That kind of boss demeanor, where this little thing doesn't require my action, is simply unspeakable.
It gave the impression that Duke was not a young man at all, but rather an entity on the same level as the Red Dragon Queen, having guarded the world of Azeroth for thousands of years, a powerful existence that could suppress all gods and demons with a wave of his hand.
Alright, being cool doesn't last three seconds.
When Alleria curiously asked: "Duke, what are you going to do now?" Duke made a strange expression.
"I need to discuss the importance of morale with Her Majesty."
Everyone suddenly remembered the ice cream the Queen had been emphasizing. Damn, after all this, it was about getting food to please the Queen!
Everyone was speechless.
No way, who made Duke the boss?
Everyone understood the importance of this spatial node, Karazhan, for guarding the world of Azeroth. The demon called Kazzak just now was not something everyone could deal with. If they couldn't handle the big demon, they could at least deal with the smaller ones.
These heroes, famous in later generations, were now all being used by Duke as workers.
The Queen, with her hands on her hips, waited for everyone to leave the stage with a queenly demeanor. Almost as soon as everyone left, the Queen changed her face.
Well, a foodie face!
The Queen almost transformed into a Husky wagging its tail: "Hey, hey, Duke, is that 'Haagen-Dazs ice cream' delicious? I found out when I transformed into Reglas that the culinary skills of the dragon race are terrible. Ah — indeed, humans and high elves are magical races that know how to enjoy! "
Duke: "..."
The Queen, shaking Duke's arm, almost disassembled his small frame: "Those idiots who have only eaten prey raw for tens of thousands of years are fine, but even Krasus is not kind. Even though he has tasted many delicacies in Dalaran, he never tributes to me..."
Krasus is Korialstrasz, right?
Hey, hey! Krasus is said to be secretly in love with you in the legends! Just because he doesn't give you good food, you erase his love for you... Uh, Krasus, did I do something to make you despair?
Duke's little heart was trembling, it seemed like he had separated another couple from their original history?
Why use the word 'another'?
Alright, after all, Duke was originally from the "Couples Go Die Go Die Group". Even though he is now a big traitor to the Single Dog Alliance, Duke decided not to care about this matter.
Unexpectedly, the Queen kept talking: "When I was transformed into Reglas, I heard news that the best seasoning in all of Lordaeron originally flowed out from your place. I didn't expect that you are also a gourmet supplier!"
Yes! If I can travel back, I will definitely write a divine book called "Gourmet Supplier" and dominate the 2016 Point Mother Chinese Network.
Just kidding.
Only Duke himself knew that it was not because his cooking skills were strong, but because the food and seasoning methods of this world were too bad.
Even the white bread, which is considered high-end by the people of this world, is far from the bread fermented with yeast, leavening agents, and additives that Duke had before he traveled through time!
Because of transportation issues, many places can't even get salt, let alone butter or peanut butter, and they eat dry bread without any extra flavor every day...
Various terrible situations, Duke was already too lazy to complain.
At this moment, Duke transformed into the great Chinese chef.
At this moment, Duke transformed into the culinary god from "Food Wars".
Actor Duke, with a sacred aura, looked at the Queen and said solemnly: "True worldly delicacies need time, love, and creativity to refine. Things made in haste will never be perfect works. Alexstrasza, do you trust me?"
The Queen hurriedly nodded like a pecking chicken.
"Give me three days, and I will definitely make Haagen-Dazs ice cream that will satisfy you very much."
Duke mourned in his heart — sorry! Haagen-Dazs, the incompetent Duke... might ruin your brand.