The generals and officials urged the King to personally lead the army, hoping to kill him.
Although Kites possessed the power of the Goldrinn, his wisdom and insight were severely lacking, and he actually fell for the trap. Robbie, having reviewed all the intelligence, asked in a deep voice:
"Duke, what are your thoughts?"
Duke Bolvar lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said:
"If Kites really did die in Northrend, that would be to my liking, saving me from having to go through all that trouble to plot and scheme. But the sacrifice of 20,000 soldiers is such a pity; after all, they were innocent."
Robbie shook his head and said firmly:
"The Scourge is preparing for something big and can't possibly save these 20,000 soldiers. Besides, even if we did manage to save this army, how would we house them?"
Duke Bolvar remained silent, believing that quality, not quantity, was the key to victory.
Such an army would be difficult to use on the Battlefield and might even be counterproductive; the Duke would not allow them into his fortress.
"But we can't let the Horde get what they want." Robbie studied the map carefully, pointing to the location of Valiance Keep: "This fortress is near the coastline, and there's one of our Necropolis in the Death Camp not far away. Perhaps we can create an opportunity."
Upon entering the Valiance Keep, Kites lost some of his Goldrinn power, but Kites quickly accepted it, leaving everything to General Garrison and dreaming of achieving great things on his own.
That noon, Kites was taking a nap, dreamed of Agna again. The two of them were running happily on the Nagrand, under the azure sky, on the lush green grass, so free and carefree.
In fact, Kites never went to Nagrand; the Nagrand in his dreams was all described by Agna.
Suddenly, a blinding light enveloped Agna. Kites saw Duke Bolvar approaching with his sword and shield, his face stern, and he shouted, "King Majesty, you cannot marry an Orcs!"
"Damn it, I am the King of Stormwind City, I have received the blessing of the Goldrinn."
Enraged, Kites threw a punch at Duke Bolvar, but unfortunately, he couldn't unleash the power of the Goldrinn within him, and Duke Bolvar easily dodged his attack.
Seeing Agna howling in pain in the Holy Light, Kites roared in anger, but to no avail. Finally, the Goldrinn's blessing worked, Kites threw a punch.
With a loud bang, Kites punched through the bedroom wall, leaving a large hole, which terrified the guards.
Kites then awoke from his dream, recalling the dream he had just had, and he felt even more strongly that expelling Duke Bolvar was the right choice.
My beloved Agna, where are you? Are you doing well?
Kites felt a sense of emptiness and loneliness; what you can't have is what seems most precious.
Just then, a guard brought over a secret letter.
"King Majesty, this secret letter was delivered by a masked spy. The man claimed to be an agent of SI:7, saying that the matter was urgent and must be delivered to Your Majesty personally. However, we have not yet verified the man's identity, but he Mastery magic and has demonstrated powerful magical abilities."
Kites showed some interest, took the secret letter, opened it, and soon became so excited that he could hardly contain himself, his hands trembling uncontrollably.
This was the script Kites knew best—ugly and grotesque, difficult for outsiders to imitate. It was Agna's handwriting, the woman who haunted his dreams, the woman who always appeared in his dreams:
"How are you? I serve in Garrosh's army as a Shaman responsible for healing the wounded. I heard you've come to Northrend. Please make sure to see me. I'll be waiting for you at the Misty Cliffs north of Valiance Keep; it's a matter of life and death."
"It's a matter of life and death?"
Kites was startled. Had something happened to Agna? Did she need his help?
When Agna was in trouble, Kites could not stand idly by. Confident in his strength and knowing that the surrounding area was all Alliance territory, he traveled light, taking only a few trusted guards with him.
The guards checked the surroundings in the Misty Cliffs and found no ambush. Kites told the guards to wait at the foot of the cliff while he climbed the steep precipice alone.
In the dim sea fog, a figure could be vaguely seen. The pungent smell, the thick limbs, the rough skin—who else could it be but Agna?
Agna faced the sea, her back to Kites, and said softly:
"I'm really glad you came to see me, but since we're on opposing sides, I think it's better if we don't meet face-to-face."
Although the woman he loved most was right in front of him, Kites was like a man experiencing his first love, at a loss for words, with a thousand things on his mind but no way to express them. In the end, he only asked one question:
How are you doing?
Agna sighed deeply, "I am a Shaman, skilled at healing the wounded, and well-liked by my people, but even in the best of places, it can't compare to Stormwind City."
Kites stepped forward, wanting to hold his beloved woman tightly and never let go, but reason prevailed, and he smiled bitterly:
"Stormwind City is nothing but a giant cage, and I am merely a prisoner within it, devoid of any freedom. Hearing that you are doing well makes me especially relieved."
After a long silence, Agna slowly said, "We are on opposing sides, and we shouldn't have met like this, but I can't just stand by and watch you walk into a trap."
"A trap?" Kites aback.
Agna lowered her voice. "While healing an Orcs general, I overheard him mentioning Valiance Keep. Garrosh, in alliance with Dalaran and the Red Dragonflight, was planning a surprise attack on Valiance Keep, so I secretly slipped away under the guise of gathering herbs."
"This is impossible." Kites couldn't believe his ears. If it hadn't come from Agna, Kites would probably have killed her with the power of the Goldrinn on the spot.
Agna's face was expressionless, her voice as cold as the winds of Northrend:
"Whether it's true or not, King Majesty only needs to send out scouts to investigate the movements of Garrosh's army. I really don't want to see you chopped up and placed on the dining table the next time we meet."
After saying that, Agna left without hesitation and went down the mountain along the path beside her.
Kites remained in shock until Agna disappeared, at which point he finally came to his senses. Kites deeply regretted missing the chance to be with the woman he loved.
Where Agna had just stood, Kites saw a small Rune.
Could this be Rune that connects to Agna? Carefully picking up the Rune, Kites' eyes lit up with hope once more.
Back at Valiance Keep, a skeptical Kites sent out scouts to gather intelligence on Garrosh's army's movements.
Soon news arrived that, with the help of the Red Dragonflight and the Dalaran Mages, Garrosh's army was less than half a day's journey from Valiance Keep.
Kites was terrified and hurriedly sent someone to find General Garrison to discuss the matter.
Strangely, after searching the entire fortress, there was no trace of General Garrison.
One general claimed that General Garrison had left by ship this morning with most of the logistical supplies, taking all the ships with him.
In General Garrison's bedroom, the guards found a handwritten letter left by the general:
"You foolish and incompetent King, you've made me enough money, haha, I won't be left to be cruelly eaten by the Orcs with you."