But Rhode still did not quite understand.
A banquet for the princess of the Kingdom of Lordaeron would surely be attended by dukes, nobles, and dignitaries from every nation.
The people before him were all mages, but each also held a position in their own kingdom.
Antonidas, leader of the Council of Six, was also the highest authority in the Kingdom of Dalaran.
Kael'thas Sunstrider was the prince of the Kingdom of Quel'Thalas.
Jaina Proudmoore was the princess of the Kingdom of Kul Tiras.
As for Rhode...
Chief farmer of Southshore? Vice president of the Durnholde Magic Tower? Novice Assassin of Ravenholdt Manor? Newly appointed dean of the mage academy?
None of those titles seemed sufficient to earn him an invitation to this banquet.
"Audric also told me what happened in Durnholde and Caer Darrow," Antonidas explained, noticing Rhode's doubts. "It was a serious matter, so I made a trip to Lordaeron City first and met with King Terenas."
Oh, so that was it.
Man, spatial teleportation magic really made life easy. You could zip around everywhere.
If only I could hire Antonidas as my personal chauffeur. Then I wouldn't even need to learn teleportation magic.
A true veteran driver, ready to whisk you away!
Of course, that was only wishful thinking.
Given Antonidas's standing, he would never become someone else's chauffeur.
Presumably, Major Drake had already brought the evidence of Blackmoore's rebellion to Lordaeron City by then.
Sure enough, Antonidas continued, "But King Terenas already knew about the situation there. When he learned that I was going to Durnholde to find you, he asked me to bring you to the capital with me to attend his daughter's birthday banquet."
That sounded pretty good.
*His Majesty had specifically requested me. Looks like putting down that rebellion earned me quite a