But after thinking for a while, Alleria shook her head and rejected the idea herself. "Probably not! No matter how powerful someone is, and however much her magic might affect the surrounding environment, the energy left behind afterward is very difficult to collect. Besides, after so many years, it's even less likely to be what attracted the orcs."
"Magic isn't really my strong suit!" Daelin said with a shrug.
"Forget it. There's no point wondering about them." Alleria gave up speculating as well. "Whatever that orc force went there to do, our first priority is to return to Menethil City and prepare our defenses in case the orcs attack again."
"You're right! Whatever they intend to do, the important thing is to make sure our own defenses are ready first." Daelin wholeheartedly agreed with Alleria.
Once they had confirmed that there was no threat of an orc force pursuing them, the Allied Army stopped its forced march and resumed a normal marching pace. Their progress slowed, and the soldiers' expressions visibly relaxed.
Five days later, the instant Alleria stepped aboard the Aircraft Carrier, she could scarcely believe her eyes. She even wondered whether she had stepped into another time and space.
So what had Alleria seen?
On the Aircraft Carrier's deck, Yu Lin Bloodhawk lay comfortably in a rocking chair, basking in the sun with his eyes closed, while Sylvanas stood behind him, looking aggrieved as she massaged his shoulders.
The human soldiers, elves, and troll soldiers were all keeping their distance. When Alleria boarded the Aircraft Carrier, Sylvanas turned toward her with tears in her eyes.
Needless to say, this was the price Sylvanas had paid to make amends to Yu Lin Bloodhawk. But Alleria knew nothing about that! Her temper flared at once. She strode over at top