Varian Arrives and Fruit Sprites Fall from the Sky

"Varian is coming!"

When Jaina stepped out of Deren's Portal and spoke those first words, Onyxia's body visibly trembled.

Deren immediately noticed something was wrong with his old companion. Thinking she was afraid of being held accountable for the past, he comforted her. "It's all right. What happened before is in the past. Marshal Windsor already made everything clear last time."

"I, I..." The Black Dragon stammered a few words, then could not continue. She did not even know why she felt so unsettled.

Jaina comforted her as well. "Varian has to give me some face. We cleared things up last time, and everything between you and your brother has been turned over. Don't worry too much. The same goes for Nefarian. Ever since he heard Varian was coming, he has locked himself in his room for days and refused to come out. He only dares to show himself briefly when Teacher Aegwynn is around. I really don't know why he is so terrified."

Hearing about her elder brother's behavior, Onyxia also felt that she had been overreacting. Yet the inexplicable unease in her heart lingered for a long time.

"All right, put your mind at ease," Jaina said when she saw the Black Dragon frowning. Rather than gloating, she continued explaining, "This time, he is making an unofficial visit to Theramore. He has brought Prince Anduin, as well as another female companion, the former High Elf ranger Lisha Starwind. There are also several royal guards accompanying him."

Upon hearing that Varian was traveling with his child, Onyxia gradually calmed down. After all, this was just a perfectly ordinary outing.

After listening from the side, Deren also felt there was nothing to worry about. Historically, Varian's trip to Theramore had led to the famous "Missing Diplomat" incident. That time, the