Lothar said nothing, carefully considering its feasibility instead.
Turalyon, however, thought it was an excellent stratagem, well worth trying. He could hardly wait to speak.
"Grand Marshal, I think this is a good plan. We could even gather Lord Uther's army at Stromgarde first, then pretend we were concentrating our forces for a surprise attack.
"Even if the enemy suspected our intentions, they would still have to consider the possibility of Stonefist Hold falling. Either way, they would have to send reinforcements."
But Lothar still hesitated. "Then how do we conceal our movements from the orcs and bring our troops back? Remember, there is no hiding that many soldiers from the enemy."
At that point, Remus, Stromgarde's commander, spoke up. "I have a way to help move the soldiers. Long ago, we built a secret passage in Stromgarde that leads straight to Faldir's Cove. It isn't far from Stonefist Hold."
Remus's words made Turalyon's eyes light up. With that, the plan looked entirely feasible. The senior officers below began discussing it as well.
Then he spoke. "In fact, we have nothing to worry about. If the orcs don't take the bait and attack Stromgarde instead, we will still have plenty of time to return and reinforce it."
Just as he finished, a voice suddenly cut in. "In that case, why don't we use the secret passage to launch a surprise attack on Stonefist Hold directly?"
He turned and saw that it was the young prince. He could fully understand the young prince's eagerness to fight his way back to Azeroth. But they could not actually attack Stonefist Hold.
So Lothar explained, "Varian, whatever we do, we must give careful thought to its consequences.
"Take your suggestion of a surprise attack on Stonefist Hold. If we really captured it, could we