There are no royal flags swaying in the wind, and there are no high elves that are densely packed to greet them.

Compared to the last time I came back, the scene in the port seemed much more chilled.

But these things did not extinguish the excitement in Kael'thas's heart, and he looked at the golden forest, the familiar figure, and a smile bloomed on his face.

"I'm back."

Breathing in the fragrant air, he slowly walked down the deck with a few elves.

Only Onexia did not move.

"What's wrong?"

Kael'thas stopped and asked her.

"Little one, are you sure I can step forward?"

Onexia asked, a little nervous, her eyes staring at some of the brightly dressed mages in the harbor.

The magic that permeated these mages made Onexia furious.

"It's fine."

Kael'thas followed her gaze to the mages and laughed:

"They should have been sent by my father to meet us, and they will not hurt you."

In fact, even Kael'thas was a little surprised by the appearance of these mages.

On the shore of the Forbidden Sea, they naturally could not reach Yangfan Harbor, and chose to land at the new port that had just been established a few years ago, which is why there were not many people to greet them.

But King Anastarian sent these powerful mages, perhaps with the color of spying on the Black Dragon Princess.

Kael'thas calmed a nervous Onexia and pulled her off the ship.

They walked up to the legendary mages, and after a brief greeting, Kael'thas took Onexia and Sylvanas into the carriage.

The mages said that they could not let the Black Dragon Princess appear outside for the time being until the king's decision came out, and they were not very comfortable putting her in the carriage, so they let Sylvanas sit in with them.

The enchanted carriage moved at a very fast pace, and soon entered Silvermoon City, and came to the bottom of the Tower of Wrath.

"Let's go."

Kael'thas got out of the carriage and led Onexia and the others through the long red carpet into the tower.

In the midst of this, Onexia became even more nervous in the two rows of densely guarded guards.

"Kael'thas."

Entering the Tower of Wrath, the first thing that came from Anastarian was Anastarian's calm voice.

"Yes, father."

Kael'thas answered and stepped forward to salute.

In this hall, several lords and some high-ranking officers stood on either side, and Sylvanas and Lotherma took the initiative to line up at the end.

Only Onexia, slightly embarrassed, stood behind Kael'thas in disguise.

"You're the Black Dragon Princess?"

Anastarian gave Kael'thas a warm look, then fixed his gaze on Onexia.

In an instant, Onexia was so frightened by this strong power that she almost turned back to her original form.

[Saint-level warrior? Mage? 】

[No, it doesn't seem right]

She sensed something sensitively, and although Anastarian's strength seemed to be at the holy level, the feeling it gave to Onyxia was terrifying.

This terrible feeling - far beyond Mephites.

[People outside underestimate this country.] 】

Onexia shuddered in her heart, and then did not dare to be disrespectful in the slightest, and saluted with the human etiquette she had learned:

"Yes, Great Your Majesty, I am Onexia, the princess of the Black Dragons."

She replied in a cautious voice.

However, this caused a cold glint in Anastarian's eyes.

"Your eyes don't match your strength."

He spoke up, and Kael'thas didn't understand what it meant.

But the rest of the lords and individual mages suddenly raised their heads and turned their gaze to Onexia.

A strong wave of magic.

"Quiet."

Anastarian waved his hand to disperse the men, then looked at the sweaty Onexia.

"So, Black Dragon Princess, what is the reason you are here?"

He asked:

"Don't tell me it's because you want to be friendly with our elves."

As soon as he finished asking, even Kael'thas noticed a strange magic appear in the hall.

Kael'thas couldn't determine who cast it or how strong it was, but he still felt its last name—connecting soul magic.

"Father."

He couldn't help but speak, feeling that Anastarian's approach was a bit excessive.

"Don't worry."

However, a hand grabbed him, and it was Onexia.

"This magic won't hurt me."

The black dragon princess smiled palely, and then turned her gaze to Anastarian:

"I'm not here for you elves."

"But I just want to stay with Kael'thas side."

She explained it this way.

The fluctuations of magic are smaller.

Anastarian's eyes flashed, and he didn't know how to get the message:

"You're not lying, and you're not hostile."

He spoke, and then the momentum of the entire hall began to soften.

"However, the black dragon is a hoodoo thing, and we can't accept you so simply."

Anastarian's eyes glanced over Kael'thas and muttered:

"But since Kael'thas has accepted you, then I can give you a chance."

"If you agree to a simple request, I will agree to your existence."

All the elves turned their eyes to Onexia, waiting for her answer.

"What requirements?"

Onexia, of course, would not agree easily, and she would have to hear more specific requests before she could make a decision.

"Follow Me"

Anastarian looked at Onexia and said in a cold voice:

"You're going to stay with me for half a year and let me make the final judgment."

"As long as you don't show hostility during this time, I can ensure your personal safety."

It was a compromise on the part of Anastarian, and his caution was a necessity for Quel'Thalas.

Kael'thas sighed, thinking that if he had been sitting in that position, he would have made the same decision.

In fact, if it weren't for the long time together, Kael'thas wouldn't have brought Onexia into Quel'Thalas.

“”

"Okay."

Onexia hesitated, but finally nodded in agreement.

Her matter was decided, and Anastarian didn't look at her anymore, instead asking Kael'thas about it.

His problem is nothing more than war and something after the fact.

Kael'thas spoke truthfully, along with the help that Riptide Castle and the humans needed to build an orc shelter.

"I agree with the trade of Riptide Castle, but as with Yangfan Harbor, human merchants are not allowed to enter the harbor without diplomatic permission."

"Whoever rushes into Quel'Thalas will be killed."

Anastarian simply answered Riptide Castle's question, but then sneered at another question:

"It has nothing to do with us that humans have established an orc shelter, and since you have agreed, I can promise to support some of it."

"You're responsible for the rest."

He ordered at Kael'thas.

It seems that the king was not satisfied with what Kael'thas had agreed to the humans' requests, and deliberately wanted to teach Kael'thas a lesson.

"Yes."

However, this was also expected by Kael'thas, and he did not feel that it was inappropriate.

Hinterland, Zuaman, plus the ports controlled by Kael'thas and other powers, he could provide the rest of the supplies.

Of course, there will be pressure.

Kael'thas decided to find a way to improve his assets as much as possible, and he hates exploiting his subordinates.

A hasty conversation ensued, and the meeting soon ended.

"By the way, Kael'thas, you're going to the Arcane Path tomorrow."

Before Anastarian left with Onexia, he said to Kael'thas like this:

"After Mephites."

"Its current owner is you."

There is no doubt that Kael'thas was a little stunned by the news.

In the same afternoon, another conversation took place behind the Tower of Wrath.

"You're going home?"

Among the flowers, the silver-haired woman walked slowly with her skirt in her arms, then suddenly stopped and turned to look at the girl behind her.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The girl behind her followed with great dexterity and then replied in a low voice.

If Kael'thas and the others were present, they would be surprised to find that this girl was none other than Solan Lian, but Valera.

"But is that good? I finally escaped. ”

The queen said softly:

"You don't need to force it."

These words sent a warm feeling through Valera's heart, but the female thief with an unusually proud figure shook her head.

"I've been running away for a long time."

"I want to go get back what I was supposed to have."

Her face was still calm, but her words showed her determination:

"I don't want to go on like this."

The queen was a little surprised by this, because it was none other than Valella who had chosen to flee this way.

"Is it because of the kid?"

She then chuckled softly:

"You're kind of like Solanlian."

Both girls seem to have changed for the sake of her children.

However, the silver-haired elf, who had the highest status among the female surnames of the High Elves, did not intend to ask for a specific reason.

"It's your choice to leave the family, and it's your choice to go back."

She showed Valella as gentle as ever:

"I respect your choice."

By saying this, she means that she will no longer provide shelter to Valera.

For so many years, the reason why Valera has been able to live freely as an ordinary High Elf is entirely due to the protection of the queen.

Because of her protection, the Sangunar family did not continue to force her life.

It's always been something Valera is grateful for.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Queen"

Valera saluted and thanked him from the bottom of her heart.

She was grateful to the queen for the help she had always provided.

Whether it's leaving home or following Kael'thas with you

"You don't have to thank me."

A hand touched Valera's head:

"You should thank your mother, she has done so much for me"

(To be continued)