King Anasterian took the intelligence report and gave a meaningful smile at first glance. "I didn't expect them to start making moves so soon."
Vareless smiled wryly. "Neither did I expect the Standing Councilors to act in secret so soon. But judging by Councilor Patrick Cabrolon's actions, he seems to have been prepared."
"Yes, he's a very clever elf. This new resolution will probably catch the Councilors off guard," His Majesty offered his judgment. Anasterian had held the throne for nearly thirty centuries. Now approaching 3,800 years of age, he understood the Council's methods very well.
He saw at once that Patrick's New Policy was intended to prevent and root out infiltration by other factions. The old king could not help reflecting that he, too, had underestimated Patrick's political understanding and awareness.
Of course, he also very much hoped for infighting within the Council. As long as it did not shake the nation, the fiercer the fighting, the better. After all, only when the Council fought among itself could he, as king, balance the various factions, making the forces loyal to him within the kingdom ever more secure.
"According to the intelligence, the elves secretly courting Sun Temple management are subordinates of the Sunwing Family and the Dawnwind family. They want to infiltrate the upper ranks of the Sun Temple step by step, making them side completely with their families when voting on resolutions."
As the head of the intelligence organization, Vareless was extremely conscientious. Firecolor 0 Sigil's intelligence agents were scattered throughout Quel'Thalas, especially within every great family. All of them had intelligence operatives serving the Royal Family within their ranks.
"Patrick has already seen through the undercurrents in the Sun Temple as well. This move of his is meant to eliminate outside infiltration completely and keep the entire