Throughout history, kindness has never been able to retain loyalty; only cruelty has.
Broxigar thought nothing of Cenarius's words; they were in line with the Orcs' principles.
Krasus and Rhonin were both secretly astonished. If it really succeeded, the Dragonkin's situation would become even more difficult, and the humans, who had not yet risen to power, would likely be judged as guilty creatures.
Yi Long harbors ulterior motives and cannot accept Cenarius.
Cenarius saw through their thoughts and smiled, "Rest assured, you are both devotees of the goddess and will receive the greatest glory." He then stared at Krasus.
"With the goddess's help, you can become the Dragon King, possess the power to Dragon Aspects, and replace that foolish Red Dragon Queen."
"Dragon King?"
Krasus was incredibly loyal to the Queen because he knew that the Dragon King's position was unchangeable.
Krasus felt a deep sense of unease, believing that he could only become the Dragon King if he possessed the power of the Dragon Aspects.
Cenarius stared intently at Rhonin again. "I don't know what reward you desire, but the generous goddess will surely satisfy you."
Rhonin remained unmoved and said tactfully, "Thank you for your favor, goddess, but I can't even defeat a young Night Elf, so I'm afraid I can't be of much help."
Cenarius smugly. "Under my tutelage, you will receive the goddess's gifts and possess great power. Learn the Druid's Path with me."
The Druid's Path?
Rhonin and Broxigar had no objections; it's always good to have more skills, and learning the Druid's Path wouldn't hurt.
Krasus was both amused and exasperated. He was a Red Dragon, so why would Red Dragon learn the Druid's Path? The Dragonkin's body was already perfect enough; why would it want to become another animal?
Cenarius's gaze sharpened, and he said solemnly, "My companions have lobbied among the various races, and an army against the Night Elves has been established. The future surely belongs to the great goddess Elune."
Illidan returned to the village and, as usual, handed his spoils over to his Malfurion. He was eager to see Tyrande, whom he missed dearly, but unsurprisingly, he was turned away 13,527 times.
Helpless, Illidan had no choice but to return to his cabin, which was built high on a cliff, on a rickety, crooked tree, overlooking dozens of nearby villages.
Malfurion once instructed Illidan: You are the Guardian of the nearby villages, and you must take on the task of guarding them.
Illidan agreed with his brother's viewpoint, though it inevitably led to a solitary life.
Robbie observed Illidan using the Eye of C'Thun.
Finding Illidan wasn't difficult; he was so famous that Night Elf in the area knew him.
At the same time, Robbie also learned that Illidan had a very bad reputation. In the eyes of the Night Elves, Illidan was a complete freak, a barbaric fellow, and he had almost no friends except Xavius.
This is related to Illidan's reclusive lifestyle, and also to Tyrande and Malfurion's deliberate isolation of Illidan.
Robbie didn't go directly to Illidan; he decided to find out what was going on first.
Meanwhile, Robbie also spotted Krasus, Broxigar, and Rhonin, and watched them enter Malfurion's house. With the protection of Moon Goddess, Robbie refrained from taking action, thinking it best to be cautious.
To learn about Illidan's situation, one should inquire about his close associate, Xavius.
Xavius was far more cunning than Illidan. He deeply understood the principle that a small favor is appreciated, but a large favor breeds resentment. Instead of distributing the dragon meat to his fellow humans, he used it to exchange for necessities.
Born into nobility, Xavius aspired to study in Azshara and delve into the great magic.
Even in this era, spellcasting materials such as Magic Gems are still very scarce. The Demon Dragon meat allowed Xavius to obtain a considerable number of gems, which, combined with his previous savings, should be enough for him to study in Azshara.
But Xavius was worried about Illidan, which put him in a dilemma.
The choice between friendship and future prospects often hinges on a single thought, and if things go as expected, Xavius will have no choice but to abandon the friendship.
Destiny changed at that moment; Xavius saw Robbie approaching his cabin.
After using the Orb of the Sin'dorei, Robbie now appears as Elf, wearing a golden robe and a hood covering his face.
Although he wasn't confident he could fool the powerful Xavius, Robbie had made preparations beforehand and was confident he could gain Xavius's trust.
Xavius cautiously observed Robbie, seeing through Robbie's magical disguise while also sensing Robbie's power. He had only ever felt such strength from Illidan, which made him uneasy.
"I am a traveler," Robbie said kindly, unfastening his hood to reveal his handsome face.
"The Night Elves are in danger. A dark realm is about to descend upon this world. Doomsday Judgment is approaching. Only Illidan can save us from this."
Illidan?
The name struck a chord with Xavius. He didn't believe Robbie's prediction, but out of concern for his old friend, Xavius cautiously invited Robbie into his cabin.
"Mysterious traveler, what do you mean by the Doomsday Judgment? And why is it related to Illidan?"
Robbie settled into the simple wooden cabin, adopting a mysterious expression:
"I am a Prophet, a seer, who has traveled the continent. I have witnessed the destruction of worlds and seen countless worlds turn into seas of fire. In Azeroth, I saw hope, especially in Illidan. He was extraordinary from birth. I saw a star hanging above his head, and I thought a great figure had emerged among the Night Elf race. But recently, I have discovered that this star has dimmed, and two dark auras are entwined around it. One is Illidan's relative, and the other is his beloved. I do not know what has happened, and I have come to you for guidance."
Xavius was skeptical about the astrological theories, but Robbie's analysis deeply moved him, and he quickly said, "Prophet, you are right. Illidan is being deceived by his brother and a woman he loves named Tyrande. I don't think this is normal."
Robbie feigned a deep thought, pretending to ponder for a while, then calculated with his fingers before nodding and saying, "Interesting. I sense the power of the Moon Goddess. Let's wait a bit longer; perhaps the truth will soon be revealed."
What does "wait a moment" mean? Xavius was baffled.
Robbie remained unhurried, simply sipping the beverage Xavius had brought and eating the fruit treasured in the house.
Xavius grew increasingly anxious, unsure of the "Prophet's " intentions. Xavius rarely trusted strangers, and the only reason he allowed Robbie to remain in his cabin was because he knew he was no match for him.
As night passed and the sun slowly rose, the Night Elf race, began to move at night and rest and sleep during the day.
"It's almost time, come with me."
Robbie stood up, stretched his limbs, and then walked out of the cabin, with Xavius following behind, half-believing and half-doubting.
Before me stands the temple of the Moon Goddess, and recently, more and more Night Elves have come to worship her.
Robbie and Xavius hid in the woods, and soon Tyrande emerged from the temple, dressed in a white priestess robe. She was enveloped in the radiance of the Moon Goddess, looking holy and dignified.
Tyrande walked alone, followed by a silent cheetah.
Without a doubt, that was Malfurion.
Seemingly sensing Malfurion following behind, Tyrande raised an eyebrow and asked coldly:
"Malfurion, why are you following me?"
The cheetah carefully circled Tyrande for a long time, and only after detecting that no one was around did it transform into human form.
"Tyrande, I received your letter. What instructions does the goddess have for Illidan?"
Upon hearing this, Xavius was horrified.