An Unpleasant Meeting (2)

Krasus's once-handsome face turned serious, his brows drawn tightly together as he stared at the knight before him.

"You mean that at some point in the future, you will lead the Raven Guard Knights in a war that sweeps across the former lands of the Kingdom of Lordaeron."

"It would even include every area around Silverpine Forest, Lake Lordamere, Tirisfal Glades, the Alterac Mountains, and Dalaran."

"But you should understand that aside from supporting the fight to eliminate the Scourge, the Kirin Tor Council does not wish to see anyone provoke such an all-out war. Our principle has always been neutrality and peace. The city of mages requires a stable external environment."

Krasus's words were no different from making Dalaran's position clear to Roderick. This colossal power clearly did not wish to see the actions Roderick intended to take in the future.

"Thank you for making that clear, but the Raven Guard Knights are not provoking a war. We are merely reclaiming the kingdom's territory." Roderick tightened his grip on his sword hilt and spoke in a low voice.

"The Kingdom of Lordaeron has fallen, and no one from the Menethil royal family can inherit its crown. Sylvanas's Forsaken have effectively acquired these territories, and Undercity has joined the Horde led by the Orcs." Krasus continued laying out the reality of the situation, hoping Roderick would abandon this impractical fantasy.

"By your logic, then, has the Scourge also gained the right to rule over the lands they occupy?" The warrior within Roderick overpowered the Astartes warnings urging him to consider the bigger picture, and he replied in the way he preferred.

"Mr. Krasus, I hope you understand that Tyr's Hand, Hearthglen, and the Monastery remain under the control of Lordaeron's people. Southshore, Hillsbrad, and the newly established Watchtower Village have