I don't know how many people have asked about this question since leaving Stormwind.

But no one had listened as seriously as Kael'thas - the Sunstrider before.

The prince of Quel'Salas took out a quill and kept it written from beginning to end, as if he wanted to memorize every word that Karin said......

According to his explanation, he was not very accustomed to "copying" and preferred to use an ordinary pen to record ......

In addition to the records, Kael'thas also fell into deep thought from time to time...... At this time, Carlin will also stop talking about himself.

"It seems that our compatriots in Silvermoon City have made a bad decision!" Kael'thas suddenly put down the quill in his hand and said.

……

Kael'thas had returned to Silvermoon City to discuss the matter......

The High Elves have received an invitation from Anduin Lothar, the regent of Stormwind and the last bloodline of Soladin the Great, to fight together against a formidable enemy in the south: the Horde!

According to the character of the elves, they certainly disdain to accept the invitation of humans; However, there is something special about Lothar, he is the blood of Soladin the Great......

In the Troll War more than 3,000 years ago, the forest trolls once defeated the High Elves, and when faced with the danger of losing their country, the High Elves had to choose to turn to the human Araso Empire for help......

Together with the elves, Emperor Soladin led an army of humans and fought off the forest trolls, even banishing them into the depths of the forests of Zuaman...... In return, the elves vowed to always lend a helping hand to Soladin the Great and his bloodline in times of need!

But this oath is not rigorous...... The so-called "lend a helping hand" can refer to the fact that Quel'Salas has done his best to help; It can also refer to the sending of a supportive force......

Therefore, the aged King Anastarian recalled the prince of Kael'thas and consulted with the Silvermoon Council and the Ranger Lords on the matter.

The result was not surprising, as the vast majority of rangers and mages at the meeting felt that Quel'Salas should not be involved in the war......

On the one hand, since the Troll War three thousand years ago, the citizens of Quel'Thalas, especially the High Mages, had no experience in large-scale warfare; Quel'Thalas, on the other hand, is in the northernmost part of the continent, while orcs are found in the southern part of the continent, with a large area of dwarven and human territory in between...... The leaders of these High Elves believed that even if the tribe gained the upper hand, it would not be too late for the elves to join the war when they were defeated by both the humans and the dwarves......

Seemingly perfect plan...... Prince Kael'thas had reservations at the meeting, but he couldn't stop the outcome.

The High Elves will not participate in wars with the Horde and will not join the Alliance...... Of course, in order to fulfill that promise more than 3,000 years ago, a group of self-organized, supportive rangers will travel to Lordaeron to fight for Anduin-Lothar.

After a conversation with Carlin, Kael'thas realizes how bad this "perfect" plan is.

……

"Can you change this decision?" Carlin asked with a solemn face, "If I can, I am willing to accompany you back to Silvermoon City......"

"It's hard!" Kael'thas shook his head: "Those old men, all stubborn and something, even if you appear in front of them, they will not listen to you, a young man; What's more, even our Sun-Chaser family can't convene councils so often. ”

Carlin could only sigh...... The High Elves were hostile to the remnants of Lordaeron, led by Garissus, in later generations, largely due to their capricious behavior in the Alliance.

refusing to join the Alliance, or even cooperating with the Alliance, after the outbreak of the Orc War; After the war broke out in Quel'Salas itself, he had to join the alliance; And as soon as the war ended, it quickly withdrew from the alliance.

In the age when the High Elves were strong, although humans were somewhat disgusted, they could not change anything; But once the High Elves are weak, I am afraid that the hostility that has accumulated for a long time will all erupt.

I have to say that the profit-seeking decisions of those politicians in Silvermoon City are the root cause of the tragedy of the blood elves in later generations.

Carlin thought for a moment and slowly spoke, "Your Highness, there is one thing ......"

"You say!" Kael'thas didn't look up, continuing to think.

"I have a suspicion, of course only suspicion...... "Carlin made his tone as euphemistic as he could, "If it were the orcs of the tribe and the Amani trolls, they would do ......"

"If Amani joins the Horde!" Kael'tham's face changed suddenly.

"This is not unfounded suspicion!" Carlin continued: "Karazan's vision of the future can be seen, as I told you before......"

"Actually, one more thing, in Karazhan I have seen the army of the future tribe...... Not only are they made up of orcs, but there are also trolls looming among them, and they look a lot like forest trolls! ”

As she spoke, Carlin observed the prince's face.

Kael'thas had a very, very solemn expression...... It's true that the Horde can't threaten Quel'Thallas anytime soon, but if they join forces with the Amani Trolls, it doesn't seem to be the same!

"This is a serious accusation!" Kael'thas said slowly, "But it's possible...... Thank you, Carlin, that you may have helped Querdore avoid a great crisis! ”

A prince himself expressed his gratitude, which also meant a promise of "owing a favor".

"Can Silvermoon City's decision change?" Carlin asked again.

"Can't!" Kael'thas still shook his head, "But we can do what we can......"

"For example, increase the number of volunteers under Aurelia's command...... Aurelia - Windranger, she is the commander of the unit that is about to go to Lordaeron to fulfill her oath! ”

"And observe the movements of Amani's trolls and find clues to their united tribes!"

"Of course, and your ......"

Kael'thas smiled and glanced at Carlin.

"From what I've heard, Anduin-Lothar seems to value you?"

"Because in Karazhan we used to fight side by side!" Carlin replied.

"To be honest, it seems that it is difficult for a strong man to let an elf please a mortal......" Kael'thas said slowly, "But Karin, your close relationship with Lothar may play a big role in the future if there is an accident in Quel'Thalas!" ”

"I will......" Carlin nodded and said solemnly:

"Because of me, Karin Sunrage...... Always be a part of Quel'Salas! ”

"Don't be so serious!" Kael'thas patted Carlin on the shoulder and smiled:

"These things are destined by the Well of the Sun!"