Tracking

"The attack on the Temple of the White Tiger caused enormous destruction. With no preparations in place, many people died." Belmont held a list in his hands, covered in densely packed writing.

Nathanos did not order Belmont to bring the list over. Instead, he carefully observed the Forsaken before him. The Shadowblade leader concealed his attitude well; even his tone just now had been perfectly ordinary.

The people on that list had also died indirectly because of Nathanos's concealment. No one would approve of what he had done. He could disregard innocent lives for the sake of one woman.

"What is the Alliance and Horde's stance?" The Witherer changed the subject.

"The important figures on both sides were merely injured in the battle and are not seriously harmed. But regarding the Dragonmaw Clan's attack... you may not believe it, but the Alliance and Horde did not fall into conflict again because Garrosh escaped. They reached an agreement to find Garrosh together."

The August Celestials had probably fed them plenty of soothing platitudes, but the outcome was good. Vol'jin and Varian both understood that Garrosh would not hide for long. He would soon rally his forces again.

"How is the purge at Grim Batol progressing?"

"We eliminated most of the Dragonmaw Orcs."

Nathanos pursed his lips and stared at Belmont. He remembered that, before leaving for the Temple of the White Tiger, he had ordered the extermination of every Dragonmaw Orc in Grim Batol. Most meant that some had escaped.

Sensing the King's displeasure, Belmont bowed deeply. "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. But they had dragons, and their resistance was fierce. Some of them fought desperately and broke through the encirclement."

"The Dragonmaw Clan's warlord, Zaela, escaped?"

After hesitating for a moment, Belmont nodded. The result clearly displeased the Witherer. The