A Change of Plans

Although Malygos was currently preoccupied with Sindragosa, there was no predicting the thought process of that lunatic. If he joined the Scourge during the coalition's assault on Icecrown Glacier because of Sindragosa, the consequences would be unthinkable—and it was far from impossible.

To prevent Malygos from going mad, they had to prioritize eliminating this uncertain factor when considering the battle. Zul'ra and Jaina discussed several possible responses.

It was not only Zul'ra and Jaina preparing for the war. At the Judgment Army headquarters, the various units were mobilized by telegram. Meanwhile, the forces preparing to launch an air raid on Icecrown Glacier received a guest—or perhaps a new member: Sylvanas Windrunner.

There were many people in this world who hated the Scourge, especially its leader, the Lich King. If those who hated him were ranked by the depth of their hatred, Sylvanas would undoubtedly be among those who hated the Lich King most. She had become neither human nor ghost entirely because of Arthas, who now served as the Lich King.

Because of her hatred for Arthas, Sylvanas naturally insisted on joining this campaign against Icecrown Glacier—a battle that could strike at the Scourge and perhaps even bring her face-to-face with Arthas. She personally went to Echo Coast and requested to join the air raid force.

One more made no difference, and one less would not matter either. Zul'ra was happy to grant her this favor and accepted Sylvanas into the force. Besides the Banshee Queen, Jaina, Khadgar, and Sabra, a Troll priest who had come from the Eastern Kingdoms, were also members of the air raid team.

After a brief rest at Echo Coast and stocking up on supplies, a formation consisting of the Mount Hyjal airship, which would provide firepower, along with the Wrench, the Pulley, and the