The Sin'dorei Need Their Prince

The Silvermoon City leadership was in a bind, but the problem still needed a solution. They discussed the situation and, after some deliberation, realized that Quel'Thalas couldn't refuse Amani's offer; at most, they could only negotiate further and try to secure some benefits.

After discussing the external issues, the group turned their attention to internal matters. Liadrin pointed out the current societal disorientation in Quel'Thalas and argued that, in order to avoid the corrupt fate foreseen by M'uru, they should immediately prepare to reform their faith and lead the people back to the right path.

"Does that Naaru really have the ability to foresee the future?" Rommath immediately expressed some doubt about the topic Liadrin raised. There are also prophetic spells in Arcane, but sometimes it is precisely because of this that mages firmly believe that they can change their fate, and then they often still go astray.

"I have my own observations, Master Rommath." Liadrin showed some displeasure as she faced the skeptical Rommath. She believed M'uru's prophecy, not only because of the initial trust established by the observation institute, but also because she had a premonition of Quel'Thalas's decadence and Prince Kael'thas's strange departure from the people.

"If you have any doubts, you can write to Sage Voren'thal and ask him for some advice," Liadrin said, feeling that her tone was somewhat offensive, before Rommath could speak.

"I will, and I must report this matter to the prince. However, Liadrin, you wish to reform our faith. How do you intend to do so?" Rommath noticed Liadrin's unusual attitude and sensed something was amiss, but he couldn't say it aloud, so he changed the subject.

"Let's redefine a theory about the Light. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors came to this continent from the West and turned their worship of the moon to the sun. I believe that this tradition can continue today," Liadrin stated her request.

"That might be a good idea, but redefining a theory of the Light is no easy task." Rommath lowered his gaze, pondering the possibility. Faith was something that could not be ignored.

"Zul'ra Jin said he was willing to help me. Judging from his words and the current situation, the voodoo beliefs within Amani have also undergone some changes. I think we can learn from them. Moreover, Zul'ra Jin has also promised to lend the power of the Sacred Pool," Liadrin offered her solution.

"The Light as understood from a voodoo perspective?" Rommath couldn't help but raise his eyes. He had originally thought that Liadrin wanted him to annotate the Light, but he didn't expect her to copy the voodoo doctrines of the Trolls. Speaking of which, their understanding of voodoo was really not much, only limited to simple blood sacrifices and Loa worship, so it was not appropriate for them to speak now.

"Yes." Liadrin nodded.

"I agree in principle, but I have one condition: the new doctrine must guarantee the king's supremacy." A green light gathered in Rommath' eyes. In reality, he didn't care about any doctrine; what he needed to focus on was the development of divine authority.

While Quel'Thalas' religious beliefs were primarily based on sun worship and the religion of the Light, their core essence lay more in the veneration of the Sunwell. Under the power of the Sunwell, the Silvermoon Council, led by the seven great houses, shared power with the Sunstrider Royal Family.

After the the Scourge invasion, Quel'Thalas' original institutions were completely destroyed. The Council and the Royalists were both severely damaged. Although Kael'thas maintained his rule, Rommath could vaguely sense that this was a choice he had no other option but to make.

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To safeguard Kael'thas's prestige, Rommath engaged in numerous underhanded maneuvers, altering Illidan's knowledge to reflect Kael'thas's teachings, concealing many things from Kael'thas, and using his authority to have his mages prioritize the repair of Silvermoon City's Arcane guards. He also ensured that the mechanical guards continuously sang praises to the prince, and banished rangers like Halduron questioned the prince to the center of power.

Rommath's actions all indicate that he actually saw Kael'thas as incapable of shouldering great responsibilities, but his loyalty made him overlook this fact. He believed that the prince could change everything, and that his job was to stabilize the situation and wait for the prince to have the ability to change the overall situation.

"Master Rommath, the prince is still in the Outland." Liadrin remained silent in the face of Rommath's words, but Lirath, who had been keeping a low profile, spoke first.

"Of course, the prince is currently striving for our future." Rommath looked at the young Windrunner with a smile, telling him, like an elder, about the prince's efforts.

"I understand that, but what exactly is the prince doing in Outland?" Lirath glanced at Astalor beside him. Of the people of Silvermoon City, only Astalor and Rommath had been to Outland, and they knew nothing about Kael'thas except that he was fighting for the Sin'dorei Outland.

"Are you questioning the prince?" Rommath's face darkened at Lirath's question. He glanced at the crowd and noticed that not only Lirath, but even Astalor, who had been to the Outland with him, remained silent, not defending the prince. Didn't he know how hard the prince had worked?

"No, I'm just very curious about the Outland." Lirath looked at Rommath, who seemed a bit off, and following his gaze, noticed Astalor's strange silence.

"That place is a desolate void continent... Although barren, it is full of unknown opportunities, and the prince is working hard to open up a new home for us." Rommath was somewhat annoyed by Astalor's silence, but he had to suppress his emotions.

"We've recaptured Silvermoon City!" Lor'themar couldn't help but exclaim. Kael'thas had promised a new home, but they'd also recaptured their old one—what did that mean?

"Lor'themar, you..." Rommath looked at the regent interrupting from the side, somewhat incredulous. Even Lor'themar, whom the prince had personally appointed, had begun to have doubts?

"We desperately need a prince, Rommath." Lor'themar lowered his gaze and stated a helpless truth. Although Quel'Thalas had recaptured Silvermoon City, it was with the help of the Amani and the Forsaken. Now, all the people were extremely demoralized and needed someone who could unite them.

"..." As Lor'themar spoke, all the expectant gazes turned to Rommath, and the Archmage couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

"I understand your thoughts, but the situation is different now. However, I will try my best to convey your ideas to the prince." Rommath stammered in his explanation, but he found his explanation weak and could only offer a pale promise that he would relay the situation. As for whether the prince was willing to return, he could not guarantee it at all.

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