Parallel world of Draenor, Shadowmoon Valley.
Prophet Velen held his crystal staff high, and a hemispherical barrier of Holy Light enveloped both him and the elite guard surrounding him.
The attackers of the "Orthodox Horde" surged in like a tide, encircling the Draenei hiding within the shield. They clearly intended to leave Velen here today.
What was going on? How had the Orthodox Horde learned of his itinerary?
A few days earlier, Velen had received an official invitation from the Alliance.
In the Image Crystal, High Commander Halford Wyrmbane had been humble, courteous, and sincere. On behalf of the Alliance, he warmly invited Prophet Velen to the newly completed Shadowmoon Vanguard Fortress for a joint celebration. He also said he wished to thank Velen in person and properly express his gratitude for the Draenei's trust and support of the Alliance.
There was nothing to object to. The Draenei had carved out a piece of their own Shadowmoon Valley for the Alliance to establish a stronghold. Good brothers showed loyalty, and naturally the Alliance had to return the favor.
Not only that, the Alliance had suggested that Velen bring along an elite force to attend the ceremony and celebration.
At the same time, the Alliance had urgently transported a large quantity of supplies of every kind from their home world as gifts for the Draenei of Velen's faction, without mentioning Archbishop of the Holy Light Yrel's Lightforged Judgement Army at all.
Of course, these lavish gifts had been sent in the name of Prophet Velen from the World of Azeroth.
Burdened by governmental affairs and truly unable to personally travel to Shadowmoon Valley to meet his counterpart from the parallel world, he offered this modest token as a way to improve the lives of his brethren in the parallel world.
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