"We were born in Stormwind City and grew up together. During the First War, I was still a soldier and fought in the war against the Orcs. She was a glorious bishop of the Holy Light. Later, she changed. During the Second War, she led a group of followers and used a dark power to fight the Orcs. After Stormwind City fell, I had no choice but to become a thief to survive."
In the Royal Palace gardens, Wikley explained this to Sargathas.
"Later, I heard that Stormwind City had been reclaimed, so I came back. Using the money I had saved during my life as a thief, I opened a small tavern to make a living. But through the tavern's information channels, I learned something. Serin had been killed, leaving behind only a daughter. I eventually found her and raised her to adulthood. She gave me this amulet."
"That must have been difficult for you," Sargathas said with feeling. She did not mention her own history with Serin. "Tell me what happened today."
After thinking for a moment, Wikley said, "Someone came to me and told me to kidnap you from the Royal Palace, then take you to a designated location."
Sargathas asked again, "Think carefully. What do you think their goal is?" Professional matters were best left to professionals.
Wikley had long considered that question. "The person who contacted me was a broker in the underworld known as the Viscount. Some say he acts as the representative of certain Stormwind City nobles. But he is elusive, and no one can trace his origins. I suspect he has mages or the like protecting him. Their purpose in kidnapping you is clearly to target Your Majesty Varian. Because you are someone he favors. You are his weakness."
Sargathas nodded. "That