The celebrations throughout the Sun Temple continued. Most of the elves lingered at the grand banquet held by the Council, and all of Sunlight City reveled day and night. Of course, most public officials remained at their posts to maintain the order of daily life in the floating city.
"My lord, we have just received a report from the frontline commander, Lor'themar Theron. Large numbers of Zul'Aman trolls are on the move again. According to observations from the front, troll forces have departed Zul'Aman and massed at Sebunwa, apparently intending to attack the front." The speaker was Idonis. Upon receiving the news from the front, he had immediately passed it to Patrick to handle. Major military matters had to be handled by the highest administrative authority.
It's here. The Second War I've been waiting for is here, Patrick thought.
Outwardly, Patrick still could not show anything unusual. Taking the report from the front, he dismissed Idonis. "All right, I'll handle it."
"Why would the trolls attack us now? That seems a little strange." Since their wedding, Alleria had been living in Sunfury Spire as Patrick's principal wife. Sometimes she went to check on the Ranger Forces, but she spent most of her time keeping Patrick company in Sunfury Spire.
"An unusual move must have its own particular significance," Patrick replied. "But Sunlight City is right behind the front. The trolls should also know that the entire city is holding a banquet now, so large numbers of elves have gathered in the surrounding area. If the trolls have no special plans, this attack would be no different from marching to their deaths."
Alleria agreed with her husband's view. "The trolls' customs may be backward, but they still value their lives. They wouldn't march to their deaths on such a scale."
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