Underground City

Lordaeron's reconstruction continued.

Nathanos rode his skeletal steed toward the embassy, inspecting the progress along the way. Grand Executor Mortus and the Undead guards Sansa and Malcolm followed behind him.

"The city gate." When the Witherer saw Lordaeron's magnificent gatehouse, he waved to the workers bustling atop it. When the Forsaken had conquered Lordaeron, the city gates had naturally suffered the worst damage. Accordingly, they had also been among the first facilities restored.

After only a cursory glance, Nathanos was very satisfied with the solid structure of the imposing building. He nodded approvingly.

The city walls, towers, castle, and other unfinished structures in the distance were also being restored. Before long, the Forsaken would possess the most magnificent city of all.

"The people are highly motivated, Master. Lordaeron's reconstruction will soon be complete," Mortus said opportunely. He held a thick stack of documents in his hands, filled with all manner of records. "But the other project seems to be..."

"There's a problem?" Nathanos glanced at Mortus. He knew what the other project was, but no one else did—not most Forsaken, nor the Alliance or Horde.

"No, no. Lord Gizzlok has assured us that he will complete the task and satisfy you," Mortus explained. "It's just that he is concerned about the project's expenses, especially since this enormous cost is being borne solely by the Forsaken treasury. He hopes you will accept the Horde's aid sooner."

The underground city had to be completed independently by the Forsaken. The displeasure on Nathanos's face vanished in an instant. Before preparing to seize Lordaeron, he had concluded that the Forsaken might find it difficult to expand their territory in the future. Since that was the case, they might as well create more living space. During the assault on Lordaeron through the Sewers, he had