Sarlayan's aunt Alyssa was very happy when Villes returned home. However, Viles' expression was a little unnatural, as if she was thinking of some bad memories.
Sarlayan did not disturb the couple's subsequent intimate communication, and returned to his room alone to make final preparations for the upcoming journey.
The next morning, when Sarlayan came to the courtyard for morning exercises as usual, he happened to see Villes walking out of the door with his feet dangling.
With a disheveled look on his face, Villeless forced a smile to bid farewell to Sarlayan, and then uncharacteristically set off slowly towards the royal court.
Sarlayan was baffled by Vilas' poor state.
"...What's going on? Why do you look like you haven't had a good rest when you go home?"
The barrage suddenly became happy.
"Good boy, don't delve into it. The world of adults is very profound."
"It's so true. No matter how busy you are, as long as you return home, you must pay the public food."
"You have seen the beautiful young woman's love for Sarlayan before, right? If you say she doesn't want her own child... who would believe it?"
"My husband comes home once in a while, so I don't take the opportunity to squeeze it out."
"Ahem~ Be careful, don't drive carelessly, Sarlayan is still watching."
"What are you afraid of? Sarlayan is already an adult, and he will have to know this knowledge sooner or later."
"Dirty~ The small train has arrived at the station. Passengers please be prepared to check in and board the train in turn."
"Dip~student card."
"Dip~senior card."
Sarlayan couldn't understand it, but he was greatly shocked.
"Married life? It's indeed very profound. It can actually make the always energetic Uncle Villes so weak, and Aunt Alyssa... so terrifying."
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Three days passed in a blink of an eye.
Saying goodbye to Aunt Alyssa who was reluctant to leave, Sarlayan and Valeera, who just handed over the mission yesterday, rode the dragon hawk together.
Anastria gave Valeera an important task, escorting Sharlayan to Dalaran to deliver a message to Prince Kael'thas.
Valeera covets this kind of mission, which means she can spend more time with Sharlayan and fend off some of the bees and butterflies who covet his male lust.
Valeera's concerns are not unfounded.
Due to the prevalence of hedonism in Quel'Thalas, it is not uncommon for people to have corrupt private lives, both men and women.
Those "countrymen" who don't know how to enjoy themselves in the southern part of Yongsong Forest are okay, but this time there are mage troops sent by the Arcane Association to set out with the rangers, and among them there are many carnivorous female elves...
In the past, when Sarlayan had a big beard, it was easy to say that he could only rely on his strong body that was different from other compatriots to attract the opposite sex.
Ever since she shaved off her ugly beard and revealed her extremely good looks, Valeera could clearly feel that the frequency with which Sarlayan was being noticed by the opposite sex had skyrocketed.
If you don't watch it carefully, the cooked duck will fly away.
Sarlayan himself was not very aware of this, as long as the eyes were not malicious, he would not be alerted.
Since Lelessa successfully survived the war, it is natural that the important responsibility of controlling Quel'Thalas should be given to her.
The leader of the first batch of reinforcements was Sylvanas Windrunner, the second daughter of Leretha Windrunner and the successor to the Ranger General.
Leading an army alone this time can be regarded as a big test of Sylvanas's ability to command troops.
When Sarlayan and Valeera landed at the Dragonhawk Tower in Taquilin Town, the reinforcements had already been assembled and were waiting in neat formation at the gate of the newly rebuilt town.
What they were waiting for was not the two inconsequential followers, Sarlayan and Valeela, but the master mages who had not yet shown up.
Looking down from the tower with the eagle eye spell, Sarlayan saw several familiar people in the team.
The first is Sylvanas, who is standing at the head of the team. At this time, she is discussing something with her lieutenant, Lor'themar Theron, with a serious expression.
Lor'themar's friend Halduron Brightwing was also present, but judging from the corner position where he was standing, he probably just came to join in the fun and see him off.
Needless to say, Nathanos Marris was reinforced this time by Lordaeron, his hometown, and of course this human ranger also followed the team.
However, his expression was a little nervous. I wonder if he was worried about the safety of his parents who were still farming in his hometown.
In addition, Sharlayan unexpectedly saw Lyras and Vereesa in the team.
Lyras was more nervous than Nathanos, and kept checking his backpack and equipment over and over again.
Vereesa who was standing next to him tapped him on the forehead angrily, took a teapot pose with a serious face, and admonished him with her hands on her hips.
Valeera also noticed this scene and asked Sarlayan curiously: "Look at this posture... Lylas and Vereesa are also going to set off with the army?"
"Isn't Leretha planning to leave one of his children on standby in Quel'Thalas?"
Including Alleria, who has already set off early, the four Windrunner siblings are about to reunite in a strange land.
Not to mention Valeela, Sarlayan and Danmu were also very confused about Lireza's decision. This approach was not in line with the consistent style of the big family.
"I don't know. Liresa should have her own considerations."
"Shua~"
Just when Sarlayan was about to take Valeera forward to greet a few acquaintances, a rich arcane light suddenly rose from the only mage tower in Taquilin, and a faint blue portal quickly formed on the top of the tower.
Nearly a hundred male and female mages in robes walked out of the portal one after another.
Led by a black-haired man who looked familiar to Sarlayan, these arrogant-looking mages slowly walked down the tower and met Sylvanas, who had an unkind expression.
Sylvanas crossed her arms and looked at the black-haired man with the Archmage badge on his chest with a cold expression.
"Romans, you are two minutes late."
Compared with those mages whose noses are turned up to the sky, Archmage Romance's attitude is quite modest.
He smiled bitterly and apologized to Sylvanas: "I'm sorry, we are gathering the mage troops for an expedition again after so many years, and we have encountered a lot of trouble."
Sylvanas was quite satisfied with Rommath's attitude of lowering her profile, and just snorted lightly and stopped delving into it.
"Forget it, get in line, it's time for us to set off."
Rommath smiled gently: "Thank you for your consideration. Please take care of me for a while, General Sylvanas."
Although rangers and mages are both the two most famous professions in Quel'Thalas, the relationship between them is not very harmonious.
It can't be said that they are incompatible, but it can be seen from the clear positions that they have no intention of establishing a good relationship with each other.
'As expected, I can only get used to it slowly after setting off.'
Sylvanas rubbed her brows and temporarily put her worries aside.
Sarlayan witnessed this scene with his own eyes. Recalling the question asked by the Sun King a few days ago, he felt a little complicated.
Husky was a bit confused: "With internal and external troubles, it's time for Quel'Thalas to change. It's no wonder Anasteria is so anxious."
"Unfortunately, as he himself admitted, the old and frail Sun King no longer has the energy and courage to lead this great change."
"Recalling the immature Kael'thas at this time may also be a helpless move for the Sunstrider family."
While Sharlayan was still peeking at the discussion on the screen, Sylvanas gave an order in a majestic voice: "Everyone listens to the order and breaks out of camp. The target is the Temple of Dysholm!"
Sarlayan, who was following the team in a low-key manner, had a look on his face, and Valeela also had a look of interest on her face.
"The Temple of Desom, we haven't been there for a long time, right?"
The Temple of Desom is located at the southernmost end of Eversong Forest, near the forest exit to the east of the Gate of Salas.
Strictly speaking, high elves do not believe in gods. What they believe in is the sunwell, arcane magic, and themselves.
The Temple of Desom has nothing to do with gods. There are no clergy such as priests and priests. There are only forest defenders organized by private organizations.
This temple was built to protect a giant tree, the core of the forest that existed here before the founding of Quel'Thalas.