Having dealt with the Blackrock Orcs, the quarry had been flooded by the surging water. Before Khadgar blew up the dam, all the survivors had fled to higher ground.
During their rest, some of them were sent to scout the village blocking the way ahead. It was Burning Blade Clan territory. Among those who returned, some carried barrels of explosives, some held thick stacks of documents, and others brought back a prisoner.
Nathanos had not forgotten his agreement with Durotan. Whether the Horde could gain the Frostwolf Clan's support depended largely on whether they could rescue the two clan elders. Now Drek'Thar was safe, and the other had been rescued as well.
"Our chieftain will be delighted to know Jan'ai is still alive."
Hearing Drek'Thar's words, Nathanos headed toward Khadgar. It was time to strike the fatal blow.
"We cannot risk reactivating the Dark Portal. I plan to go to the Worldbreaker with those two engineers first. They have already figured out how to start that machine."
"We'll follow shortly." Khadgar gave only that reply. His complexion could not help but make people worry about him. Prolonged combat was hardest on mages. Even though no one could rival Khadgar's command of magic, his body was still that of an old man.
The Witherer hesitated for a moment before assuring him, "It'll be over soon." When he turned around, Sylvanas was already standing before him.
"I'm coming with you."
Even if she had not said so, Nathanos would have asked for her help. They had much to talk about after they escaped Tanaan. "Sansa, Malcolm, follow me."
Grommash would never have expected them to come back and kill their way in. His pursuers were behind the remnants of the expeditionary force, so he had not left many troops stationed elsewhere. Still,