Before Sarlayan's identity was officially announced, considering the public opinion base of Quel'Thalas, even though they knew that Sarlayan had outstanding achievements, Anasteria did not dare to give him an overly generous reward and gave him a very conservative reward.
He became an honorary baron with no real power.
Although Sarlayan himself didn't care about this, from Anastria's standpoint, he couldn't let the people around Sarlayan who knew the inside story feel that he had been wronged.
So, the old king secretly granted Valeera, who had been following Sarlayan, higher authority.
When Sarlayan overstepped his authority and ordered Valeela to capture the ambassador Aethas Sunreaver, no one who knew the twists and turns raised any objections, including Dar'Khan.
Because this is what Sarlayan originally deserved, but due to the influence of certain objective factors, he had to temporarily transfer power to Valeela.
If Sarlayan's identity is officially announced to the public, the next time he makes a contribution, no one will come forward to press him.
Mu Qiang is the nature of an intelligent creature. Sarlayan's half-elf identity cannot be changed, but whether his other half is human or dragon... the difference is really big.
After getting a satisfactory answer, Anasteria said goodbye with Kael'thas knowingly, leaving room for conversation to the Deep Shadow family... and Valeela, who was still an outsider for the time being.
Inas's eyesight was so sharp that she could see the ambiguity between her precious son and the elf girl next to him at a glance.
"Ahem~"
Without outsiders, Julian, who has a stable position in the family, can finally stand up and speak out.
"Inas, let me introduce you."
"The name of the girl next to Sarlayan is Valila Sangunar. She is the apprentice I accepted in my early years, and she is also my playmate who grew up with Sarlayan."
"oh?"
Inas's interested eyes flickered between the two young people: "In other words, they are childhood sweethearts?"
Julian also raised the corner of his mouth with a knowing smirk: "For the time being, because our son was affected by the dragon bloodline in a mortal body, his brain circuit was relatively...simple in the early years. It has only started to develop again in the past two years."
'What does redevelopment mean...'
Sarlayan wanted to complain about his father's choice of words, but this sentence resonated with the barrage, and a series of "brain redevelopment" subtitles flew past his eyes.
"Ha~"
The soul has just reintegrated with the body, and Inas's mental condition is still not ideal.
After insisting on finishing the serious conversation, a strong sense of exhaustion began to overwhelm her reason, and she couldn't help but yawn in public.
"I'm tired. Let's talk about other things tomorrow. We all have enough time anyway."
Julian and his son nodded at the same time, and Sarlayan took the initiative to lift his drowsy mother from the sofa, walked her briskly into the master bedroom on the first floor, and covered her with a quilt gently.
"Mom, good night, I hope you have a good dream."
Inas, who could no longer open her eyes, still had a soft smile on her face: "Good night, son, see you tomorrow morning."
…
In the next few days, the Shenying family, including Valeera, always circled around Inas, who was still recovering, and gave her meticulous care, seemingly not caring about anything in the outside world.
After learning that her sister-in-law had finally returned, Alyssa hurriedly came from Silvermoon City with a large number of maids, and the family spent the weekend happily.
At this moment, Inas, who is sitting in a wheelchair, is dragging Valeera and Alyssa with her. The father and son, Sarlayan and Julian, are temporarily excluded.
It just so happened that Sarlayan took this opportunity to inquire about the whereabouts of Uncle Villes who had not returned yet.
Julian was a little surprised by this question: "You don't know?"
Sarlayan shook his head blankly: "Should I know? No one has mentioned it to me."
"Hmm..." Julian put his chin in his hand thoughtfully: "Perhaps His Majesty doesn't want foreign affairs to distract you from reuniting with Inas."
"Your uncle took the elite members of the Backlight Blade to Kalimdor to investigate intelligence. The mission target... you should be able to guess it, right?"
Sarlayan's originally relaxed expression turned serious.
"Silithus?"
"That's right."
Although he seems to have lost contact with the outside world, as a cadre of the Backlight Blade, Julian has actually been receiving the latest information, but he has not let Sarlayan, Inas and others know about it.
"The cooperation between us and the night elves has basically been reached. Next, both parties will send representatives together to lobby other countries in the eastern continent."
"Who are the representatives?"
Julian: "The high elves here are Prince Kael'thas. The Sun King has begun to pave the way for his succession. This lobbying trip is to improve his political performance. By the way, he will show up in front of the leaders of various countries. Let's hang out first.
Familiar face."
"The night elves are under the full responsibility of Sentinel General Shandris Feathermoon."
Julian sighed softly: "Actually, this diplomatic mission was originally intended to be given to Fandral Staghelm, but that guy refused Malfurion's appointment because of his busy official duties."
"I guess he doesn't want to set foot in that sad place again."
Just when Sarlayan was about to open his mouth to continue asking, the density of the barrage suddenly increased significantly.
'what's the situation?'
Taking the time to observe, Sharlayan found that most people were questioning Fandral Staghelm's loyalty.
Sharlayan: "Isn't Staghelm the most proud disciple of the druid leader Malfurion? He has an sworn hatred against his worm-breeders. What's wrong with his loyalty?"
【This is a big problem, okay!】
[In the history we know, Staghelm missed Valstann who died tragically in the Battle of Quicksand too much, and was deceived by the false son created by N'zoth and Xavius using nightmares, and secretly joined the forces of the ancient gods!]
Sarlayan almost couldn't help showing a look of astonishment in front of his father.
"...Are you kidding me?"
[Of course not, it’s just that we can’t be sure whether Staghelm has completely fallen in this timeline and at this point in time. 】
[It is best to let Malfurion investigate secretly before the official war begins. It is better to believe what he has and not to believe what he has not.]
A war that affects Azeroth requires a lot of preparations in advance and better logistics preparations, so that you can have a higher winning rate after the war begins.
Kael'thas and Shandris' first stop on their mission to seek reinforcements was Kul Tiras.
With the help of the little princess Jaina who had returned home temporarily, Dailin learned the mastermind behind the Qiraji Empire and decided to send reinforcements on the spot without saying a word.
The first stop was a success, but not so much after that.
Gilneas and Lordaeron explicitly refused, Dalaran said in a coquettish manner that they would consider it again, and Stromgarde unexpectedly offered compensation for the war.
There is nothing we can do about it, this country is too poor.
The long tug-of-war with the deadwood trolls of Arathi Highlands consumed too much of Stromgard's resources.
After leaving the Arathi Highlands, the envoys composed of the two elves headed south, intending to continue to persuade the dwarves, gnomes and the Kingdom of Stormwind.
Both Tyrande and Malfurion have returned to Mount Hyjal and are beginning to actively prepare for the upcoming Second War of Quicksand.
Remulos, who had successfully retired, also returned to Moonglade, but he left behind several liaison envoys at the Temple of Dysholme where the Tree of Life, Sath'ala, is located.
These liaisons are all the children of Cenarius. There are two forest guardians of the same race as Remulos and four dryads, headed by one of the high-status dryads.
Lunara, the eldest daughter of the forest demigod Cenarius, and the sister of all dryads.
Remulos told Sharlayan privately that his sister was not easy to get along with.
Lunala has always had zero tolerance for anyone who disrupts the natural balance.
Fortunately, the high elves inherited the elves' love for nature, and the vibrant Eversong Forest made Lunala very satisfied, enough for her to selectively ignore the rich arcane atmosphere that permeated the forest.
If he can get Lunala's help, Sharlayan can teleport to Mount Hyjal through Sath'ara, who has established a connection with the Emerald Dream, and inform Malfurion of the hidden danger, who is still unaware of it.
Sarlayan originally wanted to spend more time with his mother at home, but now he has more important things to do, which makes him a little confused.
Which way the deer helmet's butt faces is a huge hidden danger. The truth must be found out as soon as possible and the corresponding arrangements must be made before the war begins.
When Sarlayan hesitated to tell Inas about the situation, he received unreserved support and encouragement from his mother.
"Don't worry about me. Your father and Aunt Alyssa are with you. Go and do what you should do."
Inas smiled and helped Salayan straighten her somewhat messy silver hair: "I know you still have many things to ask, but you are just worried about my mental condition. I will keep it in my heart for the time being."
"After this adaptation period, your father and I will also rush to the front line of Silithus."
"When the time comes, I will tell you everything you want to know."