Alleria and Sylvanas stood at the stern, the morning breeze stirring their long golden hair, which shone with a mesmerizing radiance in the sunlight.
Yu Lin Bloodhawk waved to them.
Only after the ships had dwindled to tiny black dots did the three of them head toward the City Lord Guard's camp.
"You two are very strong!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk said suddenly.
Shidewa and Xingluoge exchanged a glance without speaking. They had no idea what their lord was about to say.
"With abilities like yours, plenty of powerful nobles should be trying to recruit you. I don't know why you were willing to follow me here, or whether you have some ulterior motive. But that's all right. I won't investigate, either."
Yu Lin Bloodhawk continued, "All I ask is that you put your hearts into training the troops and fulfill your duties. As long as you don't threaten this place's stability, I won't interfere with anything else you do!"
Yu Lin Bloodhawk suddenly stopped, turned to look at the two of them, and smiled. "Even if you're spies sent by the king and the council, it doesn't matter. Do whatever you want openly. There's no need to sneak around. I know there are plenty of people working for the king and the Silvermoon Council here in the Hinterlands."
Shidewa and Xingluoge exchanged another glance, disbelief showing in both their eyes.
"My lord, aren't you afraid we might both be spies?" Shidewa asked.
"No!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk replied.
"Why?" Shidewa asked.
"Because you're High Elves!" Yu Lin Bloodhawk said with a smile. "Quel'Danil has no secrets from High Elves, only from other races. If you really are spies, just tell me what information you want. I can give you the most accurate, detailed information myself. There's no need to sneak around."