Cooperation or Provocation

In the reception room atop Theramore City Hall, sunlight streamed through the tall windows. Izsha the Naga disliked the warm, dry feeling and could only hide in the shadows of the room.

She carried the Queen's mission, while guards patrolled the corridor outside. She could only wait quietly for her unknown fate.

Fortunately, footsteps sounded outside, followed by the door opening as a young man and woman entered.

Jaina introduced the Naga first. "This is Deren Losen, my Tactical Advisor. I believe he should be present for our meeting."

"Hiss..." Izsha exhaled before speaking. "Greetings, Lady Jaina and Advisor. We need to have a proper talk."

"All right, Lady Naga. Have a seat, and let's begin." Deren gestured for her to sit, then took a seat beside Jaina, facing the Naga curled up across from them.

After casting a concealment barrier, Jaina took out the elven gem and placed it on the table. She asked cautiously, "Whose token is this? What business do they have with me?"

The Naga across from her did not hide anything. "Azshara, the queen, had me bring it. It is a token for seeking cooperation with Theramore. The queen said that if Theramore is willing, we can join forces to eliminate N'Zoth's threat."

"Did something happen recently? Why had your Queen shown no such inclination before, only to suddenly come seeking cooperation to destroy an Old God?" Deren asked blandly. No one offered favors without reason.

The Naga had clearly come prepared. "In the past, we did not understand the powers of the land. But through Vashj, the Queen gradually learned of Theramore's strength during the Zandalar matter. That is why she wishes to cooperate. Besides, Zandalar in Outland has stabilized, so the Queen no longer fears that the Naga race will be exterminated if