Agna lowered her head, a blush rising to her cheeks, and shyly said, fiddling with the hem of her clothes:
"I was born into the Frostwolf Clan and received a traditional Orcs Cult from a young age. The Frostwolf Clan is a very traditional race. In our Clans, there is a rule that if a woman has had physical intimacy with a man, she must marry him. That day, I fell off the swing, and you rushed to save me without hesitation. After that physical contact, I made up my mind that I would never leave Stormwind City."
Kites trembled with excitement, a rush of adrenaline coursing through him, leaving him feeling lightheaded and intoxicated. He immediately forgot everything else and eagerly said, "Okay, I promise you."
It's just declaring Scourge, without actually sending troops, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?
Kites, a former Night Watch, was inexperienced, lacked basic judgment, and had overly simplistic ideas. He believed it was worth it to win the favor of a beautiful woman.
The next morning, Kites, who hadn't slept all night in his excitement, rushed to the Throne Room to draft a document declaring war on the Scourge.
Such a momentous matter cannot be decided unilaterally by even the King; it must be discussed and consulted.
Duke Bolvar shook his head and asked, "King Majesty, do you know what the consequences will be after declaring Scourge?"
Kites dismissively said, "It's just an order, nothing important."
Duke Bolvar said solemnly:
"A while ago, Tirion Fordring organized the Argent Tournament, but unfortunately, no one responded. In recent days, he's also preparing to join forces with the Red Dragonflight to attack the Naxxramas Necropolis, but apart from the Argent Dawn, very few have followed him. If Kingdom of Stormwind declares war on the Scourge, the Peace Dove seize the opportunity to make a big fuss, and countless adventurers will be lured to Northrend believing it. Their fate will be the same: to become Orcs food."
Kites gaped, stunned for a long while, before finally saying:
"The consequences can't be that serious, can they?"
Duke Bolvar bowed respectfully and said solemnly:
"King Majesty, your decree concerns the lives of tens of thousands. For the sake of Kingdom of Stormwind and the Alliance, please think carefully before acting. Do not act recklessly."
"But I've already promised." Kites was caught in a dilemma. After becoming the King of Stormwind City, he instinctively took a detached view of the lives and deaths of his people.
Duke Bolvar argued vehemently, glaring angrily, "King Majesty, whoever came up with this idea, it's dragging our Kingdom of Stormwind into a quagmire. This person is malicious and must be executed."
"Agna wouldn't lie to me."
Kites thought this to himself, but he soon became suspicious of Agna. Kites realized that he had only ever been a Night Watch and was not yet Proficiency the King's duties.
"Did Agna deliberately lie to me?"
Kites pondered the matter carefully for a while and felt that it was indeed ill-considered. Agna's motives were highly suspicious, and a rift immediately appeared in his mind.
That evening, Kites went to Duke Alpha's estate again, ready to confront Agna.
Grand Duke Alpha's spies were everywhere in the court and among the common people, and someone had already informed Agna of Bolvar's opposition. Before Kites could even question her, Agna's eyes were already red and tears were about to fall.
"Last night I didn't think things through. I didn't anticipate the terrible consequences of declaring Scourge. Alas, it's all my fault for being so naive. I was worried about the orphans of Orgrimmar."
A woman's tears are usually very effective. When Kites saw Agna's pitiful appearance, he immediately softened. After all, Agna was just a woman. There were some things that even he, the King, could not consider. Why should he force Agna?
Kites waved his hand dismissively and said magnanimously, "It's not your fault, just forget about it."
That night, Agna was melancholy, forcing a smile as she softly spoke of the Orcs' benevolence and righteousness, and Thrall, a magnanimous king, was clearly concerned for the safety of Orgrimmar.
Kites felt sorry for him, but didn't know what to do.
A servant brought over a large platter of roasted Tauren meat. The two drank and chatted merrily. In the midst of their revelry, Agna suddenly said, "Declaring war on the Scourge is just a formality. There's no need for the people of Kingdom of Stormwind to know. It's enough that Arthas receives the declaration of war."
Kites' eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he slapped his thigh, exclaiming with delight, "That's right! How come I didn't think of this method? Declaring war is just for Arthas's benefit! This way, there's no harm in it!"
Agna said tenderly, "If I obtain the declaration of war personally signed by the King, and send it back to Thrall, my mission will be complete, and no one outside will know of its existence."
"I'll get on it right away."
To win the heart of his beloved, Kites disregarded everything else and rushed back to Stormwind Keep, personally drafting a declaration of war against the Scourge and affixing the King's seal.
Since it was only for Arthas to see and didn't need to be announced to the public, Kites didn't bother to consult anyone and immediately rushed back to the manor with great enthusiasm to personally hand it over to Agna.
Agna beamed, her ferocious smile incredibly alluring to Kites. Before parting, Agna grasped Kites's hand and spoke at length, their relationship growing even closer.
That night, Kites slept soundly, his dreams filled with the blissful life he shared with Agna.
Some people become rich overnight.
Some people lost everything overnight.
Kites had no idea what had happened that night. When he awoke from his sweet dream, he found the atmosphere at Stormwind Keep had become heavy, and the guards were looking at him differently.
"What exactly happened?"
Kites was puzzled and went into the courtyard to breathe some fresh air. A guard, not recognizing His Majesty the King, casually handed him a leaflet.
This is a declaration of Scourge, personally signed by Kites.
Overnight, Peace Dove printed tens of thousands of declarations of war.
Overnight, all of Azeroth knew that the Alliance had declared Scourge.
Overnight, Orgrimmar erupted in jubilation, while the various races of the Alliance were plunged into confusion.
Kites was trembling with rage when he realized he'd been tricked, but it was too late to take it back.
Enraged, Kites led his troops to Duke Alpha's manor, only to find it deserted except for an old gatekeeper.
The old servant delivered a letter to Kites; it was a letter written by Agna herself.
"I'm sorry, King Majesty, we were not born of the same race, and that is the origin of this tragedy. For the Orcs to survive, I had to deceive you against my will. The thought of your resentment towards me tears my heart apart, and I wish I could die immediately. You are the love of my life, and my only love. Although I have left Stormwind City, my heart will always be here. Your loving Agna, farewell, my dearest."
Kites's hands trembled slightly, his heart filled with mixed emotions as he recalled the days he spent with Agna, which, though brief, were filled with sweetness and warmth.
Duke Alpha saw Agna off onto the ship. This most mysterious duke of Stormwind City kept his face veiled the entire time. Agna tilted her head, looked at him, and asked:
"Why did you make me leave that letter? Do you know that? That Night Watch disgusts me; I wish I could eat him alive."
Duke Alpha spoke in a hoarse, unpleasant voice:
"The most complex thing in this world is emotion. Never go too far in anything; always leave room for maneuver. Perhaps next time, you'll still have a chance to take advantage of the Night Watch."