Twilight Dragon and the Storm Lord

"I hope your guess isn't true, Aethas." Alleria carefully tucked the letter into her belt clasp. "Vareesa promised in the letter that she would strengthen Quel'Thalas's defenses. In any case, let's set this matter aside for now. I've already reached an agreement with the Alliance. Once we defeat Lei Shen, we'll prepare for the campaign against Orgrimmar."

The Archmage and the Countess nodded at each other. The latter said, "Then there's no turning back. Regent Lord, should we win over other Horde members?"

The answer was written plainly across Alleria's face: without a doubt. Bringing in more allies would not only improve their odds of victory, but also minimize casualties as much as possible.

"The Tauren and Trolls can be won over. They'll definitely join us. As for the Goblins..." Alleria had no desire to deal with those little green-skinned people, but she had to admit that Goblins always proved useful at crucial moments. Just as Gnomes were to the Alliance, the mechanical weapons in Goblin hands were vital to the Horde's efforts to break through Orgrimmar's gates.

There was only one problem: could those people be trusted? Perhaps a large sum of money could turn them into allies, but if Grommash offered them more, the Sin'dorei and Alliance's plans would reach the Warchief within minutes.

"Forget it." Alleria shook her head. "Let's deal with the trouble in front of us first."

The preparations still needed time. There was no need to rush.

Aethas spoke. "As you requested, I have assembled an elite force. Twenty-five people in total."

"The Alliance has the same number," Alleria added. Liadrin, however, revealed a worried expression.

"What are you worried about?"

The Countess glanced toward Lei Shen's palace. Aside from danger, there was nothing in that grim and terrifying atmosphere. "Regent Lord, you should