There is no eternal hatred between nations, nor eternal intimacy, but only eternal interests.

Surama is not a state, at most a city-state, but the rules and regulations of Surama under Elisander's rule are still carried out according to national standards.

Why is Surama willing to ally with Quel'Salas?

In the final analysis, it is because there are enough benefits to be obtained by following Queldore's distant relatives.

Due to the limited output of the Night Well, Sulama's population growth has long since come to a standstill.

This is why people have been banished outside the city for the past 10,000 years, because the magic produced by the Well of Night simply can't support so many people.

When a newborn baby is born, someone is bound to be pushed out of the city.

Before Elisandr became obsessed with the Eye of Al-Mansour and took power directly, most of the people who were banished from the city were prisoners who had committed crimes.

As Elisandr went into retreat and handed over power to his advisors, the courtiers, led by Van Doss, gradually turned the ritual of exile into a means of eliminating dissent.

With large numbers of innocent people and the unfortunate ones affected by the political struggle in exile and no decisive leader in power, Sulama's decision-making hierarchy has become chaotic.

After Vandos was killed and Elisandr returned to power himself, the members of the advisory group obviously restrained their previous ruthless style, clamped their tails and honestly did what they were told.

In this way, order in Surama returned to normal, and even began to flourish under Talisa's determined reforms.

But what is the reason behind all this?

Quel'Salas's support.

Leaving aside the results of the "King of Diligence" troops, led by Kael'thas and Talisa themselves.

After the turmoil, Surama completely lifted the restrictions, and there was no longer a need to regularly exile people out of the city, which was the unlimitedly supplied water from the Well of the Sun by Quel'Salas.

With the support of the solar well of infinite energy, the energy problem could no longer get stuck in Chadoré's neck.

Until the fruit of Akandol can be supplied to all the people in bulk, the cooperation model between Quel'Salas and Surama will continue in this way, and the two sides will be firmly connected by a bond of interest.

The break between Quel'Salas and Dalaran is also because of interests, and Dalaran's racism against Prince Kael'thas is unacceptable, which invisibly damages Quel'Thalas's interests.

Due to Lordaeron's pressure, although Antonidas has the intention of easing relations between the two countries, he has not been able to take practical action.

As Speaker Kenrito, the supreme leader in charge of the direction of Dalaran's development, the aging Antonidas became stubborn and indecisive, but he was definitely not stupid.

Because of the wrong decisions made by Terenus one after another, Lordaeron, who is the suzerainty of the alliance, is undoubtedly in decline, and its comprehensive national strength and international influence continue to decline.

Antonidas and Terenus had a good personal relationship, but this was based on the premise of friendly relations between the two countries.

There is no friendship between countries, and once Lordaeron falls into decay and can no longer provide strong support for Dalaran, Antonidas, as an old politician, will not hesitate to cut sides with Lordaeron and find another way out for Dalaran.

In the early years, the fledgling Sarian did not rub sand in his eyes, and he could not see the flies and dogs between these politicians.

But after many adventures and travel to most of Azeroth, he has seen a lot of similar things, and Sarjan can now look at Antonidas's many actions from a more objective perspective.

In all fairness, Antonidas did have a lot of faults, and failing to take care of his dogs was undoubtedly a dereliction of duty.

But from Dalaran's point of view, Antonidas' mistakes weren't a big deal.

The main reason for the bad relationship with Quel'Salas is because of the self-assertion of racists such as Modra.

With Modra kicked out of the decision-making hierarchy by the annoyed Antonidas, and Roning, who was more tolerant of foreigners, ascended to power, Dalaran's political wind changed significantly.

Even if there were still members of the Kenrito Council who secretly excluded foreigners, and with the lessons of Modra's past, they did not dare to expose their hidden thoughts again.

Sarjan: "By the way, after Prince Kael'thas and Crassus withdrew, after a round of power shuffle, who are the six councillors in Dalaran now?" ”

Julian and Willis looked at Salain in amazement at the same time: "You don't know? ”

Sarian spread his hands: "I haven't paid much attention to it before, after all, we have almost broken off relations with Dalaran." ”

Verles smiled wryly and said, "It's really in line with your style......"

"You also know the councillor who replaced Crassus, it's his apprentice Ronin."

"Replacing the place of Prince Kael'thas is one of our men, Archmage Romans."

"Oh?"

Salian raised his eyebrows in some surprise: "Romans is still in Dalaran?" And mixed up as a parliamentarian? ”

Julian nodded and explained, "Regardless, the seat left by Prince Kael'thas should always belong to our High Elves. ”

"Even though the relationship with Dalaran took a sharp turn for the worse, in order to preserve the opportunity for the two sides to work together again, Antonidas still tried his best to reserve the seat of parliament for Romans."

"After a period of struggle, Antonidas finally made up his mind to officially kick Modra out of the Kenrito Council, and to replace her place with a male archmage named Ansrem Ruinwivor."

"In addition, Archmage Derlandon recently died in the line of duty, and was replaced by an archmage named Kale."

Salian rubbed his eyebrows: "The personnel change is a bit big...... What about Kel'thugad? ”

Julian: "Yes, at least I didn't hear about Inas and I left Dalaran. ”

"However, Councillor Kel'thugad has been in seclusion for the past year, and very little information has been heard about him."

"There are some rumors in Dalaran that are unclear whether they are true or false, and some people say that he is secretly studying evil powers behind Antonidas's back."

"Evil power...... ? ”

Salian continued to ask thoughtfully, "Uncle, what do the royal family and the Silvermoon Council say?" Are you considering repairing your relationship with Dalaran? ”

Welles nodded: "There is such a plan, but the bell must be tied to the bell." ”

"The relationship with Dalaran broke down because of Prince Kael'thas and whether he wants to settle his old suspicions with them depends ultimately on the attitude of His Royal Highness the Prince."

"As you know, Prince Kael'thas has been so busy lately that he doesn't have time to think about Dalaran."

There was a meaningful look in Vellais's eyes: "If you have any ideas, you might as well go to the court of the Sunseeker to ask the king and the prince for instructions, and go to Dalaran in advance to make a forward stop and release a friendly message." ”

Salian smiled noncommittally, "I'll find a time to visit the palace and test the attitude of the Sun King and the Prince." ”

"All right, gentlemen, put the country aside."

Inas smiled and walked over with the pot-bellied Alyssa: "It's time to eat, let's only talk about family affairs next, and let's talk about things outside for another day." ”

The three men looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders with a smile.

"Okay, listen to you."

……

After many years, the core members of the Deep Shadow family can finally get together again.

Inas livened up the whole family dinner, and the family spent a happy day.

Among the people present, Inas was undoubtedly the oldest, but her personality had always been eccentric, and she couldn't see the steadiness of being an elderly person at all.

With such a pistachio, Stella Gosa and Tiny Tina, who participated in the deep shadow family banquet for the first time, did not show great nervousness, and naturally blended into the atmosphere.

After the dinner, Inas dragged Alyssa upstairs to talk about being a mother, while Julian and Wellies sat in the courtyard playing chess for the first time in a long time.

Sarena takes Stellagosa on a tour of the rooms he used to live in the mansion.

At the behest of Aunt Alyssa, the room was kept as it had been, and the room was often cleaned by servants, and no dust was visible.

Tina Gossa sat on Sarjan's head and looked around curiously, "Your room...... It's so simple. ”

Salian explained with a smile, "When I lived in Silvermoon City in the early years, I was either fighting or on the way to fight, and this was just a bedroom to recuperate, nothing special. ”

Recalling the absurdities of his youth, Sarian felt like a world away.

Valera pursed her lips and complained: "It's as if you're very stable now, isn't it the same as looking for fights everywhere?" It's just that the opponent's strength and identity have improved. ”

"Uh~"

[You say it so well, I can't refute it. 】