Back in Sunlight City, Patrick felt much more at ease. The battle had taken a great deal out of him, leaving his face somewhat pale. "How is the offensive against the trolls going?"
Alleria looked at Patrick. "Ranger Command dispatched reinforcements led by the Ranger Lord at the time, Halduron Brightwing, to hold Suncrown Village and the main routes. On the front lines, Sylvanas and her deputy, Lor'themar Theron, have already led their respective troops to deploy substantial forces near An'telas. Although the trolls might enter the heart of the Ghostlands through Sunscar Peak, doing so with a floating city above and pursuers below would be no different from courting death."
Finally, Alleria added, "Rather than worry about the Ghostlands falling, we should turn our attention to Farstrider Lodge. It is closest to the troll fortress of Tor'Watha. If the trolls attack together with the Horde, with the Horde tying down the kingdom's main forces while the trolls mass an army to attack Farstrider Lodge, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"Have Idonis come here."
Alleria did not send an attendant out to summon him. Instead, she said quietly, "Why don't you get some rest? Leave the floating city's affairs to your subordinates."
"No," Patrick said firmly. "I can't. The enemy forces have dragons, and the floating city is at the forefront of the Ghostlands. It might have to bear the pressure of the Horde's first wave, so I have to keep going."
Finally, Patrick softened his tone. "Go and call Idonis. I can still hold on."
Alleria reluctantly accepted her husband's decision. With a sigh, she sent an attendant out to contact Idonis.
Before long, Idonis returned to Sunfury Spire. "Lord Patrick, what is my assignment?"
Idonis knew that at such a critical time, a sudden summons from his lord