Teraligos looked at the blue aura beneath Jaina's feet and said in surprise:
"You actually know this magic?"
Young Vyragosa, standing to the side, was extremely unwilling to accept defeat. His fear of the Orcs limited him to maintaining only his flight.
"Senior, what kind of magic is this?"
Teraligos sighed, "For ten thousand years, we, the Blue Dragonflight, have been responsible for feeding the Orcs, but the Orcs have become increasingly unruly, launching countless riots. Dissent has arisen within the Blue Dragonflight, and some members have secretly slaughtered Orcs. To prevent this from happening..."
Teraligos closed his eyes and was lost in painful memories:
"The Dragon King jointly invented a spell, the halo beneath Jaina's feet, called Fear of the Orcs, to protect the Orcs camps. When we Blue Dragonflight were exposed to the light of Fear of the Orcs, we would be filled with dread for the Orcs. As a result, the Orcs became increasingly emboldened, their demands growing ever higher; even Sindragosa was devoured by Orcs. An enraged Malygos abolished Fear of the Orcs, but the spell's influence on us remains."
"This is not fair!" The young Blue Dragonflight wailed, their Destiny forcibly arranged even before they were born.
Teraligos smiled wryly. "That's right, we Blue Dragonflight are nothing more than Servants and food for the Orcs."
Jaina laughed smugly, "What, you want to rebel against Destiny, rebel against the foolish actions of your leader?"
The Blue Dragonflight remained silent until Teraligos spoke on Blue Dragonflight behalf:
"We support Kalecgos's succession to the Blue Dragonflight, and we are willing to support all his decisions, no matter how foolish or ridiculous they may be."
"That old bastard."
Kalecgos cursed under his breath, a smug smile creeping onto his lips.
With Jaina's help, Kalecgos gained the recognition of his people and officially inherited the throne of the Aspect of the Blue.
Upon entering the Nexus, Kalecgos eagerly climbed into Malygos's place.
It was this old Blue Dragonflight who drove Kalecgos out of the Nexus, accusing him of being a shameless traitor.
Well, it's not exactly unfair; privately, Kalecgos himself thought so too.
But who could have imagined that the traitor would become the Dragon King?
"For well-known reasons, I will remain in Theramore for the next few hundred or even a thousand years, and the affairs of the Blue Dragonflight will be handled by Teraligos."
Kalecgos's arrangements brought a sigh of relief to many of the Blue Dragonflight, at least they no longer had to be at the mercy of this weak Blue Dragonflight.
I just hope Jaina lives forever, or better yet, never dies.
"There's one thing I'm uneasy about, the Focusing Iris." Kalecgos's gaze swept over the Blue Dragonflight: "Which of us can use the Focusing Iris to manage the Ley Line?"
Teraligos shook his head. "The Focusing Iris is extremely powerful; we can only utilize a portion of its power. Our access to the Ley Line is limited. Since the disappearance of the esteemed Malygos, the Arcane Magic system has been incomplete. However, I do not believe that sharing control of the Ley Line with mortals is the right choice."
Kalecgos angry, tried to be as amiable as possible. "That's right, this isn't the best option. Do you have a better plan?"
The Blue Dragonflight exchanged glances, all deep in thought.
Knowing something, Narygos cried out, "The Focusing Iris must remain in the Nexus!"
Kalecgos squinted. "Azeroth is in turmoil right now, with countless terrifying creatures crossing over. The Focusing Iris is a terrifying weapon; who knows what kind of horrible enemies it will attract? Just imagine, whoever obtains it will use it to destroy the Nexus, and you will all die."
This is by no means an exaggeration; a terrifying weapon will attract countless prying eyes.
Jaina smiled perfectly, "I don't doubt the wisdom of the Blue Dragonflight, it's just that your numbers are too small. My plan is to temporarily allocate the right to use the Ley Line to mortals. In order to gain more magical access, mortals will do their best to supplement the missing Arcane Magic. Perhaps in a few years, Arcane Magic can be replenished again."
Kalecgos added, "This is a good thing for us. Mortals live for less than a hundred years. I will command the mortals to share the completed magic with the Blue Dragonflight. You can simply sleep soundly and gain the complete Arcane Magic system. All we need to give up is the treasure and temporary access to the Ley Line. It may not even take a thousand years."
The Blue Dragonflight whispered among themselves, agreeing that it made sense, and eventually reached a consensus: Kalecgos and Jaina's plan would work.
Therefore, with the unanimous consent of the Blue Dragonflight, Kalecgos and Jaina were allowed to take the Focusing Iris.
At the highest point of the Nexus, in the core area of Ley Line, also known as the Eye of Eternity, Kalecgos and Jaina walked side by side.
Kalecgos rubbed his forehead. "I don't understand. I'm already the Aspect of the Blue. Why should I consult with my people and reason with them? You haven't seen Malygos. He's autocratic, uncompromising, and when he's angry, he's like Demons of the Burning Legion."
Jaina smiled gently, "Establishing authority requires a gradual approach. Once we obtain the Focusing Iris and possess absolute power, it won't be too late to issue orders."
Kalecgos nodded. "Alright, if I can wipe out both the Alliance and Horde leaders, my people will surely worship me. What are your plans for dealing with the Orcs, Jaina?"
Jaina's attitude towards the Orcs has always been ambiguous, and she has found it difficult to make a decision. After all, with Medivh protecting Orgrimmar, Jaina does not have the courage to confront Medivh.
Even possessing Focusing Iris wouldn't suffice.
Jaina's blue eyes gleamed with wisdom. "The Alliance is a bunch of fools, cowardly and inflexible. If I were to become the leader of the Alliance, I would subtly sow discord among the Orcs, or sow discord between Orcs and Medivh. In any case, I would not use the Focusing Iris against Orgrimmar."
Kalecgos shook his head. "That's a real shame. If I had destroyed the Orcs, I would have been greater than Malygos."
The Focusing Iris, a terrifying magical artifact, appears to be nothing more than a bright Magic Gem. Jaina easily shrunk it until she could hold it in her hand.
Jaina carefully held the Focusing Iris and opened a Portal, preparing to return to Theramore.
Jaina's expression quickly turned serious. The Focusing Iris contained extremely powerful energy, which interfered with the Portal. Jaina was stunned for quite a while.
"Jaina, what's wrong?" Kalecgos asked curiously.
"I see."
Jaina gradually realized that it wasn't impossible to pass through the Portal with the Focusing Iris, but it required a sufficient understanding of Arcane Magic, Jaina didn't yet possess.
"I can't carry the Focusing Iris through the Portal." Jaina, somewhat disappointed. "It seems I'll have to send a few Blue Dragonflight to escort the Focusing Iris. I'm worried."
Kalecgos scoffed, "It's nothing. Blue Dragonflight are among the most powerful creatures in this world. If the Old Gods, the Titan Keepers, or the Lich King Arthas wanted the Focusing Iris, they would have done it already. This will be a safe escort journey."
Jaina pondered for a long time, then looked at him with eager eyes. "Kalec, I hope you will personally escort the Focusing Iris. I don't trust any other Blue Dragonflight."
Kalecgos shrugged, didn't think much of it, and agreed.