Cook

In the recent Scourge attack, parts of the ancient city of Zuldrak had been overrun, and a number of priests had been taken captive. This infuriated the Dakkalai Trolls, who believed that their allies, the Amani, had failed to fulfill their responsibilities. They therefore demanded that the Amani join their campaign to retake the city.

Facing the Dakkalai Trolls' demand, Cook, the person in charge of Grizzly Keep's affairs, did not dare make a decision on his own. Moreover, Zul'ra Jin had come to New Hearthglen with the Judgment Army headquarters, so Cook hurried over to ask how they should handle the matter.

"What do you think?" Zul'ra Jin raised an eyebrow at Cook's question. He did not know much about the Dakkalai Trolls, so it was necessary to hear a professional's opinion on this matter.

"If the Scourge hadn't captured their priests, I think we could have joined this battle. But now..." Cook carefully chose his words.

"Speak freely!" Zul'ra Jin nodded approvingly at Cook, who understood how to assess the situation between friend and foe, and told him not to hold back.

"The Dakkalai priests hold great authority and possess much secret knowledge. They could reveal Dakkalai secrets, so with them in the Scourge's hands, it isn't appropriate for us to launch this war." Seeing Zul'ra Jin's signal, Cook quickly voiced his thoughts boldly.

"Then how do you think we should reply to the Dakkalai?" Zul'ra Jin nodded in approval before asking again. The campaign to retake the city was highly dangerous, so the Amani were not suited to take part—but how should they respond to those Dakkalai Trolls?

"Tell them the situation directly, then refuse?" Cook gave the most straightforward answer.

"That's a feasible method, but rejecting them like this will inevitably provoke their resentment. By the