In June of the 21st year of the Dark Gate calendar, the third month of Claudia's pregnancy, the history of the continent was still slowly advancing.

The Land of Ghosts, Dysom.

"Your Highness, the elves have arrived." Koltila's voice rang out, he was not wrong to call Jaime Theen, after several major forces negotiated a compromise some time ago, Jaime has officially become one of the two regents of the new Lordaeron, mainly representing the position of the Forsaken.

After hearing Koltila's words, Jaime, who was originally looking south, turned around and looked at the elven army from the north, and after he felt the breath, his originally indifferent face rippled: "It's just an isolated Darkan, and the elves really use knives to kill chickens." ”

"Because he is the biggest traitor of the elves, Your Highness," Veronara said abruptly, "The forest barrier that even the Red Dragon Flame could not do anything about was destroyed by him, otherwise maybe Cynthia and I would not be what we are today." ”

"Perhaps." Jaime was a bit unimpressed, believing that it would be a mistake to put his hopes in something like the Forest Barrier or the Wall of Greymane strategically, but Veronara was an important subordinate of his, and he had to save face.

The elves and the Forsaken armies began to meet, although they were nominally two races, but the high-level Forsaken brought by Jaime this time were all elves during their lifetimes, so they looked more like the army of one race.

At this time, Jaime had already greeted Kael'thas and took the lead in stroking his chest and saluting: "Your Royal Highness, I am Jaime Sean, the Forsaken Regent of the New Lordaeron Kingdom. ”

"There's no need to be so polite, Your Royal Highness the Regent, you and I are actually equal in the alliance," Kael'thas hurriedly replied, "I have to thank you and you a lot today...... The Forsaken are soldiers. ”

When he said the last word, Kael'thas faintly felt a little heartache, he had already seen the appearance of those forsaken, they were the most elite soldiers of the elves during their lifetimes, and even many familiar faces Kael'thas could name them, the battle of Quel'Thalas, the elves killed not only his father, but also seventy percent of the elite soldiers, and today they still do not forget to serve their hometown after they die and get up, but they can no longer be re-accepted by many clansmen.

Jaime didn't know what Kael'thas was thinking, but he was a little surprised that Kael'thas didn't have the kind of elve-specific arrogance, so he also said more: "Your Royal Highness, just one Darkan, in fact, there is no need to send so many masters, the army I brought alone is enough to retake Dysom." ”

"No, I don't want to defeat Darkan, but to capture him and all the traitors in Desholm alive."

Jaime frowned, Kael'thas understood what he was thinking, and continued to explain, "Although Darkan is a true archmage, he can also be captured alive, Romans and the other magisters will set up a formation to block all the space around Dysom so that he cannot teleport, and Sylvanas's poisoned arrows will make him lose the ability to chant spells and can only be captured. ”

Hearing this, Jaime looked at Sylvanas in the distance, just in time to meet the Ranger General's arrow-like gaze, Jaime avoided her gaze disapprovingly, and replied to Kael'thas, "I think Darkan will regret that he didn't kill himself sooner." ”

On the other hand, Sylvanas also retracted her gaze and continued to reminisce with the dark rangers in front of her, such as Veronara, Cyndia, and Enya, who also felt guilty about her sisters, after all, it was her orders in the battle of Quel'Salas that led to the death of Cyntia Veronara and other sisters.

"I don't trust him, sisters," said Sylvanas, "and I fear he'll consume you like arrows in a quiver. ”

Veronara said, "We have all voluntarily followed His Royal Highness the Regent, Your Lord, who has now made amends for our regrets in life, and I believe that he will continue to lead us to victory and avenge Arthas in the future." ”

Cynthia also chimed in: "Yes, General, in fact, we don't care about our own life and death, we just hope for revenge, if I am not completely dead after defeating Arthas, and the people need me to serve again, I can continue to follow the General." ”

"How could he be so kind as to let you go?" Sylvanas glanced at Jaime in the distance, a little confused.

Enya replied, "Yes, His Royal Highness the Lord Regent has promised that after the fall of the Lich King, all high-ranking undead will be free to choose new allegiances again. ”

"What a strange death knight, what the hell does he want?"

Sylvanas frowned, then put the matter aside: "Forget it, let's not talk about him, we haven't fought together for more than a year, now let's discuss the task assignment for the next meeting......." ”

Just two days later, Dysom had been conquered, and several necromancer mages had been taken prisoner, among which Darkan was indeed captured alive by Sylvanas and Kael'thas, and Jaime was going to take away the human necromancer captives, while Darkan and other elven necromancers and other traitors would be brought back to New Silvermoon City to be punished by justice.

After the Forsaken fulfilled their promise and left, Prince Kael'thas did not immediately escort Darkan and other traitors back to New Silvermoon City, but instead led his army westward, bringing Sylvanas, Romans and other top elven masters to do more than just Dessom and Darkan, he also needed to go on a hunt for the jungle trolls who have been active recently, announcing the return of Flame Strike and Sunstrider.

Camlido, Moonlit Glade, Great Beast's Den.

Under Tyrande's nervous gaze, the four druids were casting spells around the sleeping Malfurion, and the spell continued for a long time, but when the four druids finished casting, Malfurion still did not wake up.

Facing Tyrande's inquiring gaze, Grand Druid Hamuel said with a tired expression, "I'm sorry, High Priest, I tried my best, but I still couldn't recall the soul of the Fury Mentor. ”

The Grand Druivan Yali also shook his head: "Tyrande, I also tried to contact Malfurion in the Emerald Dream, but he seems to have been lost in the Emerald Dream. ”

Tyrande shuddered when he heard this, and the high-ranking druid Hisaari Black Crow hurriedly comforted: "High Priest, although there is nothing we can do, it is certain that the Raging Wind Mentor is very healthy now, and maybe he only needs to sleep here for a few more months before he wakes up." ”

Tyrande's eyes lit up with hope when he heard this, and he looked at Hamuel and Vanyali, and the two archdruids nodded in unison, "Yes, High Priest, we think it's best not to move the body of the archdruid, in which case his soul is most likely to return to the body." ”

"Then I'll have to keep him here," Tyrande sighed, looked deeply at the sleeping Malfurion for a moment, and then continued, "I will send a priestess to pray for him and ensure his physical health, but what about the external affairs of the Council of Cenarion?" ”

"Although I didn't find Malfurion in the Emerald Dream this time, I have already found traces of Lord Ysera and the other green dragons, and I suggest that a few of us continue to stay in the Moonlight Glade to find Lord Ysera and Malfurion, and leave the external affairs to Grand Druid Vandal Deerhelm for the time being." ”

Hamuel agreed: "Although I do not approve of Vandall's proposal to plant the New World Tree, Vandal is the finest student of the Fury Teacher, and he has made great contributions in the Holy War on Mount Hyjal, and he is qualified to take charge of the external affairs of the Parliament." ”

In the face of the unanimous proposal of the two Grand Druids, Tyrande nodded and said, "Okay, then let's do it, Vandal Deerhelm will temporarily handle the affairs of the Druids on behalf of the Senarion Council, while you stay in the Moonlight Glade to concentrate on the mission of the Emerald Dream, I hope the pursuit of the Emerald Dream can progress as soon as possible." ”

July 21 of the Dark Gate calendar, the fourth month of Claudia's pregnancy, Stormwind, the royal palace.

Claudia and Varian are entertaining a special guest, Countess Catlana Presto, who has just returned from a holiday in Coultiras.

"I'm sorry again, Your Majesty," Katrana's beautiful face was full of apology, "the Stoxon Valley is too isolated, so I didn't get the news of the early wedding of the two Majesties in time, and I ask your forgiveness." ”

Claudia smiled and replied, "Where, Ms. Catlana, after all, such a thing as an early wedding is a temporary decision, and it is normal for you not to know, and thank you for the gift you brought, it is too expensive." ”

"You have a heart, Catlana," Varian replied politely, "and welcome you back, in addition to the noble council, you can also come to the palace to accompany Claudia, she is usually quite lonely." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Katrana smiled habitually charmingly.

Varian laughed too, "Speaking of which, I haven't been to the Stoxon Valley yet, can you tell me about what you've seen over there?" ”

Katrana's melodious voice rang out: "As you wish, Your Majesty, there are many porcupines ...... the plains of the Stoxon Valley. ”

Half an hour later, Katrana said goodbye and left, and Varian watched Katrana's back farther and farther away with interest, a slightly meaningful smile still on the corner of his mouth.

"She's so pretty, Your Majesty." Claudia's calm voice rang out beside Varian.

"Well, it's not bad in terms of appearance...... Varian, who was still immersed in his thoughts, subconsciously replied, and suddenly he noticed the title and tone of Claudia's words just now, and suddenly felt bad, he quickly turned around, only to see that the original white jade-like skin on Claudia's face was already red.

Varian didn't think that this kind of blush would be a sign of Claudia's shyness, so he quickly changed his words: "But her appearance is much worse than yours, and although her appearance is okay, her conduct is extremely debauched, and she is not clear to many great nobles such as Duke Vortagan and Duke Visak, which seems to me to be even more like a prostitute." ”

"I don't believe it," Claudia's face turned redder, and her voice could no longer remain calm, "I have heard the maids say that you once admired her very much, and that you had been talking so speculatively just now, and now that everyone is gone, you still stare at her back for so long." ”

"That's not the case," Varian booed Claudia and explained in a low voice, "She's most likely one of the nobles in collusion with the Difia bandits, so I'm just talking to her." ”

Claudia was a little puzzled when she heard this: "Is that so?" ”

"I can have Bakir show you his confession right now, he mentioned that Van Cleef is usually in contact with a female high-ranking Stormwind City, and based on my and Madias' inference, Katrana is the most suspicious."

"There's no need for a confession," Claudia shook her head and rejected Varian's proposal, but her anger rose again after remembering what Katrana had just looked like: "I don't care if she has a connection with the Defia bandits, but she is too much today, she dares to flatter you when I am present, directly when I don't exist, how can there be such a woman who doesn't know what to do." ”

Varian explained Claudia: "That's why I said that she is similar to a prostitute in many ways, but after all, she is an important figure in the noble council, and she is close to many of the great nobles, so I can't touch her for the time being without tangible evidence." ”

"I don't want to see her again anyway." Claudia was furious.

"Okay, don't be angry," Wari said, looking at his pregnant wife with pain, and offered to say, "I won't be alone with this countess in the future, and I'll let the attendants throw away what she brought." ”

After listening to Varian's words, Claudia's mood calmed down completely, and she felt that she might have gone too far, and then she sighed and whispered: "That's not necessary, I can't affect your official business, as for the things she brought, although I definitely won't use them, it's a pity to throw them away, so I'll leave them in the private treasury and reward them to the meritorious soldiers." ”

"No problem." Varian was also relieved when he saw Claudia's soothing expression, even if he usually doted on his wife very much, not to mention that Claudia was still pregnant, thinking of this, Wari suddenly felt a little more disgusted with Katrana.

After Varian hugged Claudia and comforted her softly, Claudia had a more lively personality after all, and quickly put her unhappiness behind her, put a smile on her face again, and took the initiative to snuggle into Varian's arms like a kitten.

A storm has completely passed.