Mentioning Orgrimmar, Khadgar couldn't help but think of Sylvanas, who was currently stationed in Theramore.
Khadgar had very mixed feelings about Sylvanas. On one hand, he resented her for taking away the Iron Horde, but on the other hand, Khadgar was helpless and forced by circumstances to serve Sylvanas.
However, with the support of Mother of Holy Light Xe'ra, and the powerful Army of the Light behind her, Khadgar saw hope for a comeback.
If I could just drag Sylvanas into this plan, I would have a chance to crush her under my feet.
"The great Mother of Holy Light," Khadgar carefully considered his words, "Sylvanas has taken control of the Iron Horde and possesses the most powerful military force in Azeroth. Our plans will likely be thwarted by her."
The Mother of Holy Light Xe'ra, had already foreseen everything. Before communicating with Khadgar, she had done her homework through the Naaru preaching in Azeroth, and calmly said:
"Khadgar, you need not worry. Sylvanas will certainly support our cause of Justice. Both the Alliance and the Iron Horde will fight for the peace of Xe'ra under the leadership of the Chosen One."
Khadgar scratched his head; he didn't think Xe'ra was capable of persuading Sylvanas.
Xe'ra saw Khadgar's concerns and continued, "Sylvanas wants the Iron Horde, but the Alliance firmly controls the Dark Portal, preventing the Iron Horde from entering Azeroth. We can help her."
Khadgar blinked, thinking to himself that this was not good news for the Alliance.
Xe'ra didn't care about the conflicts between the Alliance and the Horde; all she needed to do was complete the mission.
"Tell Sylvanas that as long as Illidan and Stormrage become the Chosen One, we can help her obtain the Scepter of Sargeras and the Eye of Aman'Thul. With these two artifacts, summoning the Dark Portal to Draenor will be a piece of cake."
The whereabouts of Sargeras' scepter are currently unknown.
The Eye of Aman'Thul is located in Suramar City. High Archmage Elisande is not an easy woman to deal with. The Guardian Aegwynn once coveted the Eye of Aman'Thul, but for some reason, he never dared to make a move.
The Mother of Holy Light Xe'ra, left the Undersea Cavern and, with Khadgar's help, hid herself inside a large wagon.
Khadgar, using Dalaran as a pretext to perform rituals to appease the Restless Souls of the dead in Orgrimmar, took Xe'ra to Orgrimmar for a meal, while also preparing for negotiations with Sylvanas.
Before meeting Sylvanas, Khadgar decided to deal with Prophet Velen first. In Khadgar's view, Sylvanas had the strongest army and was the toughest nut to crack. With Velen's support, things would be much easier.
Despite having worked with Maraad, Khadgar had a very poor impression of the Draenei, viewing Khadgar as a Draenei Pride rude race.
When the Draenei ships crashed in Azeroth, the Alliance provided countless forms of assistance, giving them food, timber, and ore as they requested.
Without the Alliance's help, the Draenei would not be able to establish themselves in Azeroth.
However, although the Draenei joined the Alliance, they have always maintained a detached attitude, remaining aloof from the conflicts between the Alliance and the Horde. Apart from a few Draenei joining the Alliance in their own names to fight against the Horde, Prophet Velen's attitude has always been very ambiguous, without explicitly stating that he is hostile to the Horde.
No matter how you look at it, the Draenei are a group of guests.
The Draenei are not incapable of repaying the Alliance's help with things like their advanced technology.
However, the Draenei refused to share their technology with the Alliance.
Exodar is very close to Darnassus, the capital city of the Night Elves, and should have formed a defensive alliance with the Night Elves. Unfortunately, the relationship between the Draenei and the Night Elves is far from harmonious.
The Draenei looked down on the Night Elves for their backwardness, ignorance, and inability to change.
The Night Elves have even more reason to believe this. The Draenei possess such advanced technology, yet they were still beaten like stray dogs, almost wiped out by the backward native Orcs, and had no place to stand.
When Khadgar entered Exodar, the Prophet Velen ignored him for two whole days. Only when Khadgar still refused to leave did Velen reluctantly agree to meet him.
Khadgar understood why Velen's attitude was so hostile. Although Velen hadn't expressed his opinion on the invasion of the Dark Portal and the entry into Draenor World thirty-five years prior, he harbored deep resentment.
Two Timelines, two Prophet Velen – it's incredibly awkward.
If Velen of Draenor World hadn't already died, Velen of Exodar would certainly have refused to meet him.
"Not all wanderers have lost themselves." Velen squinted at Khadgar. "Archmage Khadgar, I've heard of your brilliant achievements in Draenor World, helping Sylvanas gain control of the Iron Horde. As a human, you have rendered outstanding service to the Horde; the Dark Lady will surely reward you handsomely."
This visitor is clearly hostile. Khadgar frowned and cut to the chase. "Revered Prophet, I come in the name of the Holy Light. The great Holy Light has enlightened me; the Chosen One has descended, and his name is Illidan Stormrage."
"You mean Illidan the Betrayer?" Velen's lips trembled, barely able to control his emotions.
Illidan's occupation of the Karabor Temple, a sacred site for the Draenei, and his subsequent claim to it, had long been a source of resentment for Velen.
"The power of the Holy Light guides me," Velen murmured, gradually calming his agitated emotions. "I am willing to serve the Holy Light. I will make further plans after I receive its Holy Light. Guards, see him out."
Khadgar anticipated Velen's attitude, but the time was not yet right. The power of the Moon Goddess enveloped the earth, and the presence of Mother of Holy Light Xe'ra, could not be revealed. Khadgar took out a bright orb of light and handed it to Velen.
"Revered Prophet, this is a gift from a friend. To be honest, I don't know what's inside, but once you've read it, you'll understand that it's all part of the Holy Light's plan."
Prophet Velen took the orb of light with suspicion. He recognized it as a tool for recording images used by the Naaru, a very high-tech product that even Archmage like Khadgar didn't know how to use.
Velen used a special arcane technique to activate the sphere of light, and a world ablaze appeared before his eyes.
Countless Legion soldiers were slaughtering and wantonly destroying the world, their leader a tall Draenei who charged ahead wielding a terrifying Charge.
That was one of the faces Velen knew best.
His son, Rakeesh, was a general in the Burning Legion.
Velen's heart sank. The Army of the Light actually found out; they hadn't been able to hide it after all.
When the Prophet Velen escaped from Argus Planet, his son Rakeesh was captured by Kil'jaeden. After being brutally tortured and driven to madness, Rakish eventually became a member of the Burning Legion.
But in reality, this was Velen's arrangement; Kil'jaeden deliberately spread rumors out of consideration for Velen past friendship.
Velen rejected Sargeras's temptation because he was a pragmatist who saw the Legion as likely to fail and was unwilling to get involved.
Archimonde and Kil'jaeden are idealists, captivated by the future Sargeras depicted.
Velen was a clever man, and clever men always like to bet on both sides. He led the Draenei to escape, but sent his dearest son to join the Burning Legion. No matter which side won, he was the winner.
Unfortunately, the Army of the Light saw through this plot, and it became his leverage.
Velen closed his eyes and remained silent for a long time before finally slowly opening them:
"Khadgar, my good friend, I have seen the guidance of the Holy Light."