Tell the Truth

When Lor'themar saw Sylvanas again, he thought Alleria was standing before him. The words "Regent Lord" nearly slipped from his mouth.

Sylvanas had changed into Alleria's clothes. If her hair had been a little darker, she would have looked exactly like her sister.

Seeing Lor'themar's stunned expression, Sylvanas smiled. As things stood, this outfit was working very well.

"How do I look?" she asked casually, trying not to seem too concerned. In truth, she cared deeply, because she would have to remain in Pandaria as Alleria for at least a month. If anyone recognized her during that time—whether Alliance agents or Horde spies—neither she nor Alleria would have a pleasant outcome.

It took Lor'themar quite some time to compose himself. Then he said in amazement, "You are still as radiant as ever, Regent Lord."

Hearing that title, Sylvanas found it strange. Still, she was pleased by Lor'themar's cooperation, so she adopted Alleria's tone and began issuing orders to the Ranger-Lord. "Listen carefully, Lor'themar. Send ships out to blockade the surrounding waters. Also, warn our Rangers that there are Night Elves in the forest. Tell them to be extra careful while on watch."

"Before you arrived, I had already sent Ranger-Captain Elisia to personally oversee the defenses, Your Highness. Everything is normal."

Sylvanas nodded, then walked over to the one-eyed Ranger and quietly reminded him, "Don't keep the Horde scouts waiting too long."

She saw a sly smile appear on the Ranger-Lord's face.

At dawn, Sylvanas woke up. The first thing she reminded herself was that she was now Alleria. Carrying her sister's memories with her, she left the tent where she had rested and went to inspect the camp.

The two sisters looked almost identical, but to reduce the risk as much as possible, she deliberately draped herself in