Malfurion hurried back to the temple, his dealings with Varian had been a failure, but he also thought of the sentry who spoke to Tyrande at the summit - and then the High Priestess left the hall - she undoubtedly brought news of other disasters. He guessed it might have something to do with the upper elves, but he was ready for it now.

To the great druid's surprise, he was greeted not by one of the priestesses of the temple, but by one of his own men. As Malfurion approached, the anxious druid bowed deeply to him.

"Palcis!" This druid is highly trained and skillful, and is adept at changing the form of a storm crow. With a little training, he may one day become a famous druid. Naturally, Malfurion would not have told the young druid these words to his face. "Aren't you sent to Ashenvale, why are you here?"

"It is not up to me to answer, Mentor," Palsis replied respectfully. The young druid was clearly exhausted. "The other person is more qualified to answer than I am. ”

Malfurion didn't ask any further questions, and Palsis led him towards the inner room. After Garrod brought Sarah Hill back to Darnassus, her body was in the same room.

He heard the voices of the priestesses praying from inside. The Grand Druid glanced at Palsis and noticed that the young Night Elf had a worried face. It seems that after beating him and leaving here, things have changed a little unsatisfactorily.

As they entered the room, Tyrande, who had been leading four senior priestesses to pray together around the stone platform, turned. Elune's light shone not only on her and the priestesses, but also on the figure lying on the stone platform.

is a sentry. Malfurion didn't know her. Her violet skin looked bloodless. This does not bode well.

He came to his wife in silence. Tyrande leaned over and whispered to him. "Her name is Aladia Yunxiang. is a messenger from Ashenvale. ”

"A wounded messenger?" Malfurion didn't like the meaning behind it.

The High Priestess was about to continue, but the sentry suddenly screamed. She opened her eyes to look at the two of them, and finally focused her gaze on Malfurion.

"Big-Big Druid...... Well, you got the ......"

She struggled to move to better face him, revealing a long, deep scar that stretched almost the entire length of her upper body. Based on what Malfurion had seen, it was a miracle that she was still alive. He could see that there were other smaller wounds on her body, but the one was the most severe.

"Ironically. It was her own moonblade," Parcis whispered into his other ear. "She fell on it while fighting a couple of orcs. She had killed at least two orcs before that. ”

"What is she doing in orc territory, why did you bring her here?"

"She wasn't in orc land at the time. She was about to deliver an urgent letter from Commander Hadrisha. ”

The Grand Druid looked to Tyrande to confirm the terrible news. And she nodded sadly.

"They—they sneaked behind the line......" Eladhia said hoarsely. Apparently she could hear them even though the situation was not good.

"You must get some rest," the High Priestess advised her. "With the blessing of Our Lady of the Moon, your will and strength will help in your healing. ”

Eladhia coughed violently. Blood splattered Tyrande's robes, but she didn't move away or reach out to wipe it away. All she cared about at the moment was the Messenger himself.

"While I was lying there, gradually dying...... I prayed to her," the sentry continued. "I prayed that if she would keep me going until I fulfilled my duty, then I—I would die. She granted this-this prayer-prayer. ”

"I spotted her when I was communicating with the forest a short distance west of the outpost. Parcis explained. "The trees are upset by everything that is happening in the neighborhood. So I went to investigate...... And then I found her. ”

The druid quickly described how he found the body. Parcis saw at least four dead orcs, two of whom could only have been killed by the Hippogriff, judging by the way the wounds were torn apart.

"But—poor storm. Eladhia whispered. "He's a very loyal friend. She coughed again. Tyrande picked up a towel and wiped the sentry's lips clean.

"I tried my best to help her, but she had already lost a lot of blood. The druid grimaced.

Tyrande shook his head. "No one can do better, Palcis, not even a priest of the Sorority. ”

"He-he's brought me here......" said the sentry.

"I treated her as much as I could, and then turned into Storm Raven form," Parcis explained. "It was a tough flight, but I knew I couldn't stop and rest. ”

"They to- took the letter," Eladia continued, gulping in on air. "But I know—I know what the Commander is trying to say—what ...... say"

"Save your energy," Tyrande insisted. "I will relay to them what you have said. ”

Eladria nodded, then closed her eyes. The High Priestess quickly recounted Commander Hadrisha's observations and concerns. The extent to which the tribe invaded the western part of the Ashenvale surprised Malfurion. Even Parcis, who had long heard about something similar, was surprised. Meanwhile, the priestesses had been silently praying for the messenger. She experienced such great danger in order for the news to arrive in time.

"I'm inclined to take seriously what the Commander said - and Aladhia swore it was true—or at least that's a very professional guess, probably not far from the truth," the High Priestess concluded.

"Does Santis know that Eladhia is here?"

"I've sent someone to tell her. Tyrande turned his attention back to the wounded sentry. "We can't thank you enough for what you've done—"

The Courier's chest no longer heavily.

Tyrande bent down and brushed his hand over Eladria's torso. She ...... Let's go. She's probably been dead for a minute or two. ”

"She looked like she was smiling," Palsis said, choking up. "I wanted her to rest a little longer, but she insisted......"

The High Priestess straightened up. She prayed to Elune, and the Lady of the Moon thought she deserved help. Honestly, I'm amazed she's made it this far, let alone told us everything that happened. ”

"It's up to us to make sure her sacrifice doesn't go in vain," Santis' voice came from the doorway. Eladria's death made her tone harsh. Santis had always treated his sentinels as if they were his own.

"I did my best, General. Parcis blurted out, somehow a little afraid of the famous warrior.

"I know you, druid. I personally welcome your work in Grey Valley. She strode over to Eladria's body. "I remember her. A seasoned rider...... Almost as good as I am. Hadrisha chose the right person. Shantis added to Tyrande and Malfurion. "Obviously, we have to send reinforcements right away. ”

"What about the summit?" Tyrande asked her husband.

"We took it in another direction. We call on everyone to work together to strengthen the Alliance; And that's the best reason for that. ”

Santis reverently stroked Eladria's shoulder. "I have four of the best fighters waiting outside. If you allow it, they will take her body away. We will have a proper farewell ceremony for her. ”

The High Priestess nodded. "Please. We will sing her name in the temple. ”

"I am deeply grateful for that. Shantis blew two short whistles, and the other sentries entered. The High Priestess and Malfurion stepped aside. The priestesses looked together at their leader, and Tyrande allowed them to retreat.

Palsis bowed to the Grand Druids. "I would like to leave with General Santis, if I allow. I know a lot about what is going on in Ashenvale, and I think she'd want to hear about it. ”

"Just what I want," said the general. "Follow me. ”

Before they left, Malfurion asked, "Palcis, there's another druid you've sent over—"

"Kaladin, Grand Druid. ”

"Have you had any contact with him?"

The young druid looked increasingly nervous. "I'm sorry I didn't contact him right away. I--I'm preoccupied with the Messenger. I tried during the flight, but I don't know why I couldn't sense his thoughts!I beg your pardon! I wanted to tell you, but—"

Malfurion, of course, couldn't blame Parcis, and despite his insistence on going with Santis, the druid looked like he was about to collapse. "Don't be upset. Tell the general everything you know, and get some rest. Got it?"

"Yes...... Yes, Grand Druid. ”

"I won't delay him too long," Santis assured.

The sentinels respectfully lifted Eladria's body onto a wooden stretcher and carefully carried him out. Santis and the Druid followed them. (To be continued......)