As Jaina spoke, she pushed the bag of gold and the other bag of Fel Energy crystals forward again.
The Old Sun King understood and accepted them readily, expressing his thanks.
He had been a king for thousands of years. How could he not understand the formalities of such occasions? He had merely had some reservations and had not dared accept them. Now that Theramore had made its stance clear, this was his only way out. Accepting the gifts meant they were on the same side.
Only after settling the matter did Jaina leave with Deren. Back at the Mage Tower, she said worriedly, "Anasterian has been dealt with now. But the matter of the elven baby won't stay hidden for much longer. After all, it's a borrowed child. If they find out, things may change."
"We'll hide it for as long as we can. Other than that, all we can do is urge Kael'thas and Verina along, give them more time off, and more chances to be together." Deren was at a loss too. There was nothing he could do about this. "Maybe once Verina gets pregnant, it won't be too late to tell them the truth."
"I'll ask Teacher Aegwynn for some more of that Love Potion." Jaina had made up her mind.
Deren broke out in a cold sweat. Back then, she had refused to use that potion herself and ended up struggling for over a month before getting pregnant. Now, for Theramore's sake, she had no choice but to use it on Kael'thas. Let them mourn for three seconds for the "virtuous wife and mother" Kael'thas.
"Where is Teacher Aegwynn? Why haven't I seen her in so long?" Deren suddenly realized he had not seen the former Guardian lately.
Jaina froze for a moment before realizing