Since being released by the Crusaders, Countess Katrana Prestor's political career had soared without end.
King Llane, having learned the truth, wore a conflicted yet wary expression as he agreed to her proposal to enter Stormwind Keep and take up a political post.
"Don't let me see you near my son Varian, Black Dragon. Otherwise, even if Divine Venerable doesn't kill you, I will! Focus on serving the Alliance. Don't get any ideas—I will be watching you at all times." Llane pretended to embrace Katrana at the banquet, whispering fiercely into the countess's ear.
Countess Prestor wore a smile full of mature charm and gave Llane a perfectly courteous bow.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your trust. I will devote my strength to the Alliance and the Stormwind Kingdom."
Afterward, everyone learned that the countess had moved those cold-blooded lunatics of the Crusaders with her unparalleled devotion to Divine Venerable. Moreover, at every banquet she attended afterward, she made no effort to hide her fanatical worship of the Titan Divine Venerable. Gradually, the nobles began calling her the Pious Countess.
Only King Llane privately sneered in disdain. What pious countess? That female Black Dragon had clearly been brutally beaten by Divine Venerable, then signed a slavery contract after being beaten into submission.
Letting her enter politics now was merely making the best use of her. Aside from providing dragon eggs, there was no reason to waste all her schemes and political talent.
"I hate her scent. It makes me feel as though I'm in danger at every moment." After Onyxia left, Garona, now King Llane's blade for gathering intelligence and his personal bodyguard, revealed herself and spoke with a frown.
"It's fine. She's Divine Venerable's servant now, so she won't dare cause any more destruction or chaos for the Alliance."