Necessary Reinforcements

Roderick placed complete trust in Astartes's predictions, but to ordinary people, this information was no different from the end of the world. Most humans were short-sighted, likely unable to see beyond the town they lived in.

Making them understand the current, complicated situation in Northrend would be asking too much. Worse, widespread dissemination would only cause panic.

Aside from the mayor, Albert was the only one informed of the specifics. Everyone else merely acted on Roderick's orders. The Scourge in Northrend would soon make a move, and the Raven Guard Knights needed to be fully prepared. That was all the people of Southshore had been told.

Once again arriving in Dalaran and seeing the Violet Citadel still towering into the clouds, Roderick entered the barrier under the guidance of a magical construct, his expression blank.

Ever since he had stormed off after a disagreement with Krasus, he had not liked coming here. In truth, the Scourge would not spare any living being. Dalaran could not remain untouched either, and a mage's sense of superiority would be no help before the butcher's blades of the undead horde.

"Knight Roderick, it is good to see you. The combat power displayed by the Raven Guard Knights was truly astonishing. Even I am jealous of Remi's talent for magic. Shall I call her over? I am sure she would be delighted to meet you here." Archmage Modera remained as friendly as ever.

Roderick had not come this time to visit his sister. He had more important matters to attend to. The attitude of Dalaran's upper ranks could be enough to turn around the current dangerous situation.

"Please, speak. Dalaran also values the opinions of others." Modera was somewhat surprised. Aside from visiting Remilia, this powerful Exemplar Tier paladin rarely interacted with the Kirin Tor