In Xavius's mind, the only bad guys were Malfurion and Tyrande. Although he sensed something was wrong and didn't understand their motives, he never imagined they would be involved with Elune.
Tyrande flew into a rage upon hearing this, and loudly questioned Malfurion: "Are you confused, you foolish deer? If the Moon Goddess has any orders, she will only convey them to you through me, and they must be discussed in the Temple of the Moon."
Malfurion, bewildered, scratched the back of his head and asked, "Didn't you send me a letter saying that the goddess was going to deal with Illidan again and asked me to consult with you during the day?"
Tyrande's gaze sharpened as she glared fiercely at Malfurion, then extended her hand and asked:
"Let me see that letter."
"Burned it." Malfurion blinked innocently and said, "Didn't you tell me to burn it at the end of the letter? I recognize your handwriting; it has the aura of the Moon Goddess on it."
Handwriting can be imitated, but the aura of the Moon Goddess is unique.
Tyrande was equally puzzled, knowing that Malfurion was always reliable and rarely made mistakes.
In fact, Robbie used the Eye of C'Thun to forge the letter, referencing Tyrande's handwriting, and then imbued it with the power of Holy Light. The Night Elves of this era did not know what Holy Light was.
When faced with unknown forces, awe always outweighs doubt, and Malfurion was no exception. He couldn't figure out what power was in the letter, so he mistakenly believed it to be a blessing from the Moon Goddess and stopped doubting it.
Tyrande was filled with questions, but she understood one thing even more clearly: one should not presume to know the thoughts of the gods, much less question them, for the gods do not appreciate such rituals.
"Alright, Malfurion, let's leave it at that and not mention it again. Remember, matters concerning Illidan can only be discussed within the Temple of the Moon. Protected by the power of the Temple of the Moon Goddess, the Temple of Elune will not be overheard. This is a matter of great importance; never discuss it Temple of the Moon."
Tyrande's expression was stern, with brows furrowed and eyes wide, exuding an aura of authority.
Malfurion seemed afraid of Tyrande, following cautiously behind her. The two chatted for a while, and Tyrande seemed very sleepy, yawning frequently. They didn't mention Illidan again.
Xavius broke out in a cold sweat, Robbie could see the conflicted look on his face as he struggled internally.
In this era, the worship of the Moon Goddess was relatively low-key among the Night Elves, spreading only among the common people. For example, Highborne like Queen Azshara believed only in themselves and refused to become followers of the Moon Goddess.
However, the power displayed by the Moon Goddess should not be underestimated, and she has many followers. Xavius, being discerning, did not want to get involved; he would not risk his future for his friends.
Robbie decided to give him a warning, to make him realize the seriousness of the situation, and said in a low voice, "Xavius, you need to be careful. This doesn't just concern Illidan, it concerns Queen Azshara, and even the entire Night Elf race."
Xavius looked at Robbie in surprise and said sincerely, "I don't understand."
Robbie led Xavius to an open space and pointed to the moonlight in the sky, saying:
"I think you should know that a resistance force is secretly gathering, attempting to overthrow the Night Elves ' rule and share the power of the Well of Eternity. This force includes Dragonkin, Tauren, Trolls, and possibly Pandaren, Mogu, and others."
Xavius dismissed the suggestion with a sneer, saying, "A bunch of rabble, not worth worrying about."
That's right, the Tauren, Trolls, and other creatures of this era are no different from those ten thousand years later.
It's safe to say that any adult Night Elf could easily handle a large group of them.
Even the mighty Dragonkin are no match for the Night Elves ' strength.
"But what if the Moon Goddess is backing them, and what if Illidan Stormrage is their leader?"
Xavius gasped. He knew Illidan's power and was aware of the influence of the Moon Goddess's faith.
"No, that's impossible." Xavius shook his head repeatedly. "We Night Elves are the beneficiaries of the Well of Eternity. How could we turn around and overturn our own beliefs? It doesn't make sense."
Robbie remained silent, simply watching Xavius quietly, believing that Xavius, with his intelligence, would be able to understand the reasoning behind it.
Xavius didn't disappoint Robbie; he quickly showed a look of sudden realization and murmured:
"Rebellion is just an excuse, and the so-called injustice is merely a slogan. The real reason is that some Night Elves want to overthrow Queen Azshara's rule, take her place, and possess the power of the Well of Eternity alone."
"Queen Azshara, how could Tyrande harbor such ambitions?"
After Robbie's reminder, Xavius finally understood the crux of the matter, and his expression changed as he said, "Illidan is merely a tool they are using. That's right, only his power can threaten the Queen's rule."
Xavius was a nobleman whose grandfather had fought in the war against the Trolls.
It was a brutal war, the founding war of the Night Elf race. The Night Elves of that era were far less powerful than they are now, and with the help of magic, they achieved a hard-won victory.
Many Elves paid with their lives for it, and Xavius's grandfather was one of them.
Xavius came from a family with a strong academic background and was well-versed in history from a young age. He knew very well that the world was never short of ambitious people, and many were willing to try for the highest power.
Robbie said seriously:
"If it were merely Tyrande, she naturally wouldn't have such ambitions. But she is a priestess of the Moon Goddess, and ambition is always proportional to power and status. Xavius, if Illidan sides with Tyrande, the Elves will inevitably face internal strife."
Xavius sat on the ground, looking distressed, and gripped his hair tightly.
"But what should I do? I tried to bring Illidan to his senses, to make him realize that Malfurion and Tyrande were using him, but it had no effect whatsoever. I feel there must be some unknown magic involved, originating from the allure of the Moon Goddess."
Robbie also analyzed this point; Illidan's infatuation with Tyrande was clearly abnormal and was likely due to some kind of unique Charm Magic.
Unfortunately, just as Xavius analyzed, this magic most likely originated from the Moon Goddess, and was extremely mysterious and impossible to decipher.
Princess Theradras of Maraudon was able to mate with Zaetar, the son of the Demigod Cenarius, and give birth to a bunch of ferocious Centaurs. Such a perverse love that transcends race is simply unbelievable without the allure of magic.
Robbie analyzed seriously, "I believe that external forces are powerless against this kind of magic; only Illidan himself can fight it. I need your advice, Xavius. You are Illidan's best, and perhaps only, friend."
Xavius sat there for a long time before finally making up his mind, gritting his teeth and saying:
"For the Night Elf race, for Queen Azshara, I've decided to fight. I know Illidan very well; there's only one way to change Illidan temperament."
Xavius's expression was serious, his eyes gleaming.
"Illidan has never experienced any setbacks; he has been Invincible since he was old enough to understand things, which led to the tragedy of his character. Although he appears humble and cautious on the surface, he is the most arrogant and conceited person at heart. His smooth-sailing life has shaped his naive character, his blind trust in those around him, and his lack of skepticism."
Xavius looked intently at Robbie: "There's only one way to change Illidan, and that's to wake him up and make him realize that the world isn't so simple, and that many things can't be solved by force alone."