Lothar came over then and cheerfully picked up where Allen had left off. "Don't say that. You already possess the qualities of a commander, including composure and an eye for the disposition of both armies. Believe me, sooner or later, you'll become an excellent commander."
"Marshal, I..." Seeing that Lothar had actually come over, he hurriedly rose, only for Lothar to stop him at once.
"Allen, don't be so formal. Just call me Lothar. You saved my life back there."
He wanted to explain that Khadgar was the one who had saved him.
But Lothar gave him no chance to speak and continued, "Allen, I'll report this plan and everything you did during it to the Alliance exactly as it happened. I believe His Majesty Terenas will certainly reward you for everything you've done for the Alliance." With that, he left.
Next, Lothar and the others began discussing their return to Stromgarde. Dawn had broken, and darkness would no longer favor their surprise attacks.
Besides, quite a few Orcs had just escaped, so it would not be long before their movements were discovered. Their men were also exhausted after a night of fighting and needed to rest and regroup.
No one opposed retreating, so they began withdrawing after a half-hour rest. Before long, they were back in Stromgarde.
Once he returned, the first thing he did was thoroughly wash the grime off his body. Then he slept to restore his mental power.
He did not wake until evening. After waking, he intended to find Khadgar, but a summons from Lothar arrived almost immediately, so he headed to the Council Hall instead.
Just as their meeting began, Terenas was looking at the two countries' envoys with deep displeasure at the court of Lordaeron.
"I simply want to know whether Aiden and