Before Stellagosa could get angry, Tina urged Sharlayan to cross the portal.
After half a year, Sarlayan came to Dalaran again, but there were some changes in the people around him.
"Brother Sarlayan, sister Valeera, and...Tina!"
"Gianna!"
The two friends reunited after a long absence. Jaina temporarily let go of Xiao Jiujiu in her heart, hugging Tina Gosa and chattering about the past.
Sarlayan will not stay in Dalaran for a long time this time. He will only transit here for a while, and then he will change into flying form and rush to Stannbrad.
Originally, he had already informed Jaina that there was no need to come to greet him, but the little girl didn't listen and still stayed in the teleportation hall early in the morning.
Valeera has already heard about Jaina's decision from her "best friend" little star. She no longer just treats her as a little sister as before, but treats her as a competitor.
Sarlayan would not foolishly intervene in the Shura field, nor would he give the plastic sisters room to perform.
"Gianna, let's meet again next time when we have time. We need to rush to the destination as soon as possible to carry out the mission."
Jaina, who was already 15 years old, was very sensible and did not pester Sarlayan.
"I know, I just want to catch up with old friends I haven't seen for a long time."
Jaina glanced at Valeera with a formulaic smile on her face, and a sweet smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Brothers, sisters, and Tina, I wish you a safe journey. Remember to tell me the story of this adventure when you return."
Tina Gosa doesn't care about Shura Field. This child's mental age may not be as mature as Jaina's.
"Okay~ Jaina, you have to study hard and save me from my sister's clutches as soon as possible!"
Gianna smiled bitterly and touched the little dwarf's head: "Don't say that, Sister Stella is doing it for your own good... I won't say anymore, it's time for me to go back and continue my research project."
After bidding farewell to Jaina, the three used the teleportation rune to return to the ground from the floating city.
After leaving Dalaran's magical barrier, Sharlayan skillfully transformed into a yellow and white gryphon, carrying Valeera and Tinagosa into the sky.
Steinblade originally belonged to the Kingdom of Alterac.
The last king of Alterac, Aiden Perenold, was executed by the Alliance for betraying Azeroth. Under Terenas' unreasonable and tough tactics, the Kingdom of Alterac was destroyed, and all its territories were destroyed.
All are included in the territory of Lordaeron.
At least that's the case in name.
In fact, the only area that can truly be completely controlled by Lordaeron is the central axis of Hillsbrad, which consists of Tarren Mill and Southsea Town. It has very weak control over the towns surrounding the Alterac Snow Mountains.
The original royal city of Alterac has long since declined and is occupied by a group of Frostmaul Ogres.
Due to the extreme climate, Lordaeron never thought of taking back this royal city.
The town of Stannblad, close to the snow-capped mountains, is a mixed bag. Syndicate thieves appear in and out of the town all year round. The frequency of changing the mayor every year gives Terenas a headache.
In addition to Steinblade, Caer Daron further north also belongs to Lordaeron in name only. The real power holder is the Barov family, which has always been in harmony with the official Lordaeron.
According to the information provided by the intelligence bureau thieves, the Syndicate that haunts the Stannblad area is likely to have been in contact with the Barov family.
The so-called Syndicate was originally founded by the Alterac nobles who lost their country.
The Barov family has always been related by marriage to the Perenold family of the Alterac royal family.
At the beginning, Terenas made a clear guarantee that after Aiden's death, he would put the Barov family on the throne of Alterac. Therefore, he received strong support and help from the Alterac nobles headed by the Barov family.
He cleared many obstacles in the country.
Who knew that Terenas, a shameless old gangster, would go back on his word regardless of the reputation of the royal family of Menethil.
After taking control of the overall situation with the help of the Alterac nobles, he kicked the Barov family away and forcibly annexed the entire Alterac.
Hillsbrad Hills was originally the territory of the Barov family. Terenas promised the Barov family that he would strengthen trade between Lordaeron and Hillsbrad in exchange for Ultra
The Kingdom of Lanc fully supports Lordaeron in the Alliance.
Alex Barov, who was full of joy, was ready to inherit the throne of Alterac. Who knew that what awaited him was the sad news that Alterac was completely annexed by Lordaeron.
It is said that Terenas's move was too rough, which aroused the extreme hatred of the nobles of the original Alterac Kingdom.
In the original history, many years after the fall of Lordaeron, the Syndicate was still running around trying to revive their kingdom.
Unfortunately, these Alterac nobles took the wrong path from the beginning.
Fighting violence with violence will only make you one of the perpetrators of violence in the end, and you will not be able to truly win over people's hearts.
Sarlayan's apparent purpose in going to Steinblade this time was to find Merry Winterwind, but in fact he had two hidden purposes.
One is to find out the secrets hidden by Emperor Thoradin, and the other... is to create trouble for Lordaeron.
Since a full-scale conflict with Lordaeron would break out sooner or later, Sharlayan planned to take the opportunity to cause trouble for Lordaeron's rear.
The Syndicate has no wealth and manpower, but is limited by its poor image and cannot truly revive Alterac.
But the Barov family is different.
Although they inevitably collude with the Syndicate secretly, at least their public image is quite positive.
If you want to revive the Kingdom of Alterac and remove the fertile territory of Hillsbrad from the territory of Lordaeron, cooperating with the Barov family is the best choice.
In its heyday, the Barov family owned the three major towns of Tarren Mill, Southshore and Brill, and was truly the strongest noble in Alterac.
After the fall of Alterac, Terenas took the opportunity to seize the territory of the Barov family, leaving nothing behind for them.
Forced by the strong military strength of Lordaeron, the Barov family dared not speak out in anger, so they could only knock out their teeth and swallow blood.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In the original history, out of hatred for Lordaeron, Alex Barov did not hesitate to join the Cursed Sect when they came to preach.
He conquered Kel'Thuzad and built Barov Castle in the Keldaron region into the most important stronghold of the Curse Sect.
Commonly known as... Scholomance Academy.
Despite the fact that Lordaeron still possesses strong military strength, internal and external troubles are gradually eroding this once powerful first kingdom of mankind.
The discord between the Stratholme region and the central government has long been palpable. Due to Terenas's previous series of unscrupulous actions, the Abbendis family, which is in the hands of Tyr, has also become dissatisfied with the Menethil royal family.
There are undercurrents surging in the great East Weald region. Even without the instigation of the Dread Lord, the disagreement between the local and central authorities will sooner or later lead to a serious crisis.
What Sharlayan needs to do is add fire to Lordaeron.
Some people in the syndicate are rich, and Barov is famous and wealthy.
If these two Alterac remnant organizations with different ideas can be brought together, the revival of the Kingdom of Alterac is not completely impossible.
The army led by Dathrohan has withdrawn to the Royal City of Lordaeron, and Lordaeron's military power in the Hillsbrad area has been greatly weakened.
Most of the defenders in the hilly areas are stationed in the west, facing off against the Gilnean army outside the border.
Sarlayan plans to use his sharp tongue to persuade the Barov family and the Syndicate to light a prairie fire in the rear of Lordaeron.
Of course, the premise is that he can come up with a bargaining chip that satisfies both parties. It is impossible to be a white wolf with nothing, otherwise it will not be Saryan's turn to operate.
During the preparation time of this short half year, Sarlayan had secretly solicited the opinions of the regency councils of Dalaran, Kul Tiras, Gilneas and Stromgarde on the matter of Alterac's revival.
During the reign of Thoras, the Kingdom of Stromgard had been coveting the fertile Hillsbrad Hills.
Times have changed, and now Stromgaard has too much time to take care of himself and has no spare time to invade the next door.
Gilneas once thought about continuing to expand its territory, but the isolationism that the Greymane family has always pursued finally prevailed.
King Zeon would not have sent troops out of Greymane Wall to station themselves at the edge of Silverpine Forest if he had not wanted to add to Terenas, who had once sided with him.
Among the four kingdoms with interests, the two human kingdoms with bordering territories agreed first, and Dalaran and Kul Tiras, which had no need for land, would naturally not object.
Kingdom of Storms?
It's none of Wrynn's family's business. They're so far away, and it's not the Stormwind Kingdom's turn to tell them what they have to say.
After receiving covert and overt support from the four nations, Sarlayan began to formally plan for the revival of Alterac.
Once the plan succeeds, there will be an uncomfortable thorn in the back of Lordaeron. With the hatred of the Alterac nobles towards Lordaeron, they will never make it easy for Lordaeron.
With the support of the four surrounding human kingdoms and the extraterritorial power Quel'Thalas, Lordaeron has to think twice even if it wants to send troops to suppress it.
After hearing Sharlayan's plan, Valeera glanced in the direction of Lordaeron with pity.
"You will not live if you do it yourself."
"No."
A sarcastic smile appeared on Sarlayan's lips: "To be precise, it should be said that those who have gained the right will have more help, and those who have lost the right will have less help."