Chapter Fourteen - The Messenger
…………
A magic mirror was carefully hidden behind the bookcase by Jaina. When the magic mirror's spell was recited, the mirror would become a window connecting the other mirror. This is a change in teleportation.
Jaina would use the magic mirror to contact many people, but Dalaran had the most. This time was no exception. However, after she activated the magic mirror, the first face that caught her eyes in the mirror was not Dalaran's leader Luo Ning. It was another face that she was not familiar with.
To be precise, the other party was an old man, and he looked so on his appearance. Jaina recognized him - the great wizard Kardga, one of the most powerful wizards on Azeroth. Although he looked three times the age of Jaina, she knew that the real age of this wizard was probably almost the same as that of Ronning. Kadega had lived in the outer realm and returned to Dalaran shortly after the Dark Gate opened. Jaina knew about this, but why was he the person standing in front of the magic mirror?
The female mage didn't know how to react for a moment, but she just smiled, but her eyes were worried.
"Don't just stand there and look foolishly." Kadega in the mirror said with reproach. "I won't become younger even if I look at it."
"It's true." Jaina said. She didn't have much social interaction with the great wizard, and didn't know how to deal with him.
"Welcome, Ms. Jaina." Kardga said with a smile. "So...why do you think of contacting us."
For a moment, Jaina felt that her request was destined to end in failure. Kadega seemed to know what her purpose was, and it was precisely because of this that Luo Ning did not choose to come forward. However, the female mage still held a little hope.
Jaina first nodded respectfully to Kadega. "Can you ask Ronin..."
"He was in some trouble." Kadega shook his head. Jaina looked at him curiously. The mage did not choose to hide it. "A month ago, Karegoth, the leader of the Blue Dragon Legion, visited Dalaran, claiming that their treasure, Focus Rainbow, was lost."
Jaina's face turned pale. The last weaver, Marigos, used this treasure to lead all the magic net energy lines of Azeroth to the magic pivot. It almost made a big mistake. "It seems that he is busy helping the Blue Dragon Legion retrieve the lost treasure."
"Yes." Kardga nodded and continued to mock himself: "And he also temporarily handed over all the affairs of Kenry to me, the old man."
"Then, I can only tell you my request."
"I've been listening, ma'am."
Jaina took a deep breath, "First of all, I want to say, "Master, it is a great honor for me to listen to my plea. Let me just say it simply. For many years, I have been working to advance peace before the alliance and the tribes. And I am here to ask Kenretto for help to protect a city that yearns for peace from tribes."
She exchanged eyes with the great mage so that he could see her sincerity. She hoped that Kadega would tend to agree. But who knew that the mage said unexpectedly.
"Even in Northrend, we know what is happening elsewhere in Azeroth." Kardga sighed and gave her a nearly invisible smile. "The tribe has destroyed the northern castle. Garrosh has assembled an army of all the tribes."
"They have turned their eyes to Theramore. We have strong defenses, and King Varian Wrien has agreed to send the fleet of the Seventh Legion to aid us."
"Then why..." Kadega asked. "You still need our help? With this fleet, are you still worried that the tribe will not retreat?"
Jaina remembered what Sylvanas said at the meeting just now. The female elf may still be arguing with Bene and Rogers. The latter two think that her views are really alarmist and difficult to believe.
At the same time, she didn't think that Khadgar would agree, and it was impossible to get Dalaran's help based on unreasonable speculation.
"Because the tribes are ready to march," Jaina thought for a while. "And your Majesty's fleet will take a few days to arrive. I prefer the exchange of ideas rather than the confrontation of swords, but I must also defend my people, because they believe I can protect them. I do not want to go to war with the tribe, but I will also face it if necessary. I sincerely hope that Kenreto will lend a helping hand when Theramore is fragile so that we can turn this attack into danger."
"Your attitude seems to be insincere enough, Ms. Jaina Proudmore." Kardga saw at a glance that the female mage was hiding something. He was not angry and said in a calm voice: "You need the power of Dalaran to be more than just resisting the tribe. I feel that you have other purposes. Don't forget that you have studied in Dalaran. If you can hide anything, we can't help you."
Sad to express his shame, Jaina sorted out the hair that was brushing on her face, "I'm sorry, but I think you're right, I should tell you the truth."
She quickly conveyed Sylvanas's point of view to Kadega. The great wizard frowned after hearing this, and commented in two words: "Interesting."
“What’s interesting.”
"Nothing." Kardga waved, "I've seen that elf lady in Dalaran several times. To be honest... her point of view reminds me of an old friend who also has extraordinary plans."
"Maybe we can find some time to chat and discuss the people we know, the great wizard."
"That's right." Kardga coughed, "Back to the point, Ms. Sylvanas's words are of great reference value, but the final decision is in your hands. What did you plan? You contacted us, and it seems that you chose to believe her words."
"Silvanas has always given me great help. If she is my consultant, she must be my most trusted consultant. I cannot ignore her opinions. Although I hope she is wrong this time, I cannot take risks. There are many civilian families in Theramore."
"But have you ever thought that once Theramore disappears, there is nothing that can stop the tribe from attacking Ashes Valley or Teda Hill. Garrosh will speed up the annexation of the entire continent. This cannot be what Kenreto hopes to happen. After all, we truly pursue neutrality."
"I understand this situation," said Jaina. "But what Hellscream has done has spread the wave of war to the whole world. Theramore is the first and the only city to catch it off guard."
"That is, do you think Dalaran can't stay out of it?"
"I don't mean that, you can choose not to do anything," said Jaina. "But I expect to treat my request solemnly with your wisdom. This is not asking you to choose a camp, but asking you to save innocent lives."
Kadega stopped talking. In the mirror, Jaina could feel some energy fluctuations in the great mage. Only then did she realize that it was not just Kadega who was listening to her.
"Thank you, Ms. Jaina." Kadgar's voice clearly had the meaning of ending the conversation. "We will talk to others and ask for their opinions before making a decision. I will notify you after reaching a consensus."
Kadega closed the magic mirror and stayed for a while, a simple teleportation technique came to Violet Castle. A portal was opened with a buzzing sound on the wall at the end of the stairs. Kadega walked past the portal. Under his feet was a solid floor with gray stones inlaid into diamond-shaped lattice. The sky was surrounded by sky.
The sky council of Dalaran. The vastness and changing vision of this space cannot be distinguished for a while. The people Kadega wants to meet stand in a circle and surround him in the middle.
Ronin was not here, the other members looked at Kadega expectantly. But before any of them spoke, Kadega raised a hand and said. "I think you all heard it."
"But we have never encountered such a situation." Modra said in a little confused. "There is no such precedent."
"No matter what decision we make." The great mage Isaac Sun-Slayer is the only tribal member in the parliament, but his position has nothing to do with his own camp. "Aid Theramore or sitting on the arrival of the tribe. This is a major decision. It is not advisable to vote based on personal opinions. We need to discuss carefully, but Ms. Gianna may not be able to wait that long."
"At least we should ask Ronin's position," said the great wizard, Ansrem Ruinviwol. "It must be a historic moment in Dalaran, and we almost never intervene in a war."
The great wizard Kalai was even more straightforward, and he said directly: "Then let's vote."
"Agree." Isaas said, "this can save time more."
Several other MPs nodded, except Khadgar.
"I don't think hesitation should be taken." He shook his head repeatedly, "Everyone, don't forget that Jaina Prodmore was an apprentice to Lord Antonidas. Before Dalaran was captured by the Scourge, she led many wizards away from the city to preserve the hope of Dalaran's reconstruction. We owe her a favor."
"You are a very good person, Khadgar," said Modra. "Don't forget that the tribe has also worked with Dalaran to face many dangers. We cannot abandon our past position based solely on Jaina's contribution to Dalaran."
"Indeed." Ansrem nodded, "We should be neutral in reason."
"Madra, and Lord Ansrem. The leader of the tribe is no longer Thal." Isaas stressed that his support for the assistance to Theramore was unexpected. "If Theramore did not help the terrible hostilities, Hellscream would only start the next invasion sooner. And who can guarantee that his target is not Dalaran?"
"Your logic is special," said Kardga. "But are you sure? After all, your decision may affect your kingdom."
“I am now speaking as a member of the six-member council.”
Now two members agreed to help Theramore, and one more person was needed. Everyone's eyes could not help but turn to Kale, only he had not expressed his attitude.
"I support both answers you gave." Feeling the confusion of everyone, Carle explained: "We should help Theramore, but we are just participating in Theramore's defense and helping. We cannot take any offensive actions."
The inner tangle of others disappeared like their wrinkles.
"This is indeed the best of both worlds." Modra also changed her position. "The best situation is that our appearance can act as a deterrent."
"This is another peaceful solution," Kardga sighed, stopping his stern look. "Although I suspect we are just encouraging ourselves," he said. "In that case, we will... defend Theramore. Everyone is ready, I will tell Jaina the news."
...
"Don't you care about the situation on Theramore, sister?" Wenleza asked. When she filled Aurelia with a second cup of herbal tea, she couldn't help asking. "Second sister is still in Theramore."
Aurelia sucked a sip of tea. The cool and sweet taste was like the leaves in the Yongge Forest. "The eyes of the world are focused on that city." She stressed with a sad look, "Even if we are worried, Shiva will not retreat. We can do nothing except praying for the Sunwell to bless her."
"That should at least remind her." Wenleza's tone became a little stern, "at least she should tell her how large the tribe's army is. I admit that few people will have any favors for Garrosh. But now, he is the chief, and he can do whatever he wants, and destroying the alliance is what he desires most."
"Who can condemn Garrosh's behavior? The blood elves and the tribe are nothing more than using each other." Aurelia replied, but Wenleza still seemed indignant. She opened her mouth to speak, but before she could make another sound, a woman's voice had already come in from outside.
"Regent?"
"What's the matter, Leaderin?"
A slender hand lifted the tulle curtain. The countess of the Blood Knight walked in. "Someone is visiting. It is the messenger of the Silver Northern Expedition Army. He said there are important letters to hand them to you, and the situation is very urgent."
Aurelia raised an eyebrow with an inquiring look. Leadrin shook her head, as surprised as she was. They hadn't heard the name "Silver Northern Expedition Army" for a long time, let alone any interactions with them.
"Did the messenger say who sent the message?"
"He only mentioned the name Stephen Maris."
Aurelia subconsciously jumped up from the chair and immediately ordered: "Please come in."
Leadrin nodded and stepped out.
"Why did you react so much?" Wenleza asked.
Chapter completed!