All of Patrick's trusted aides were present in the Decision the Council hall. Having just won a major battle, everyone was full of hope for the Floating City's future.
"I've decided to send some troops to reinforce the Alliance of Lordaeron's army and help the humans continue on to defeat the orcs once and for all."
The standing councilors and members of the Decision the Council exchanged looks, but none spoke. After all, this meant leaving the comfortable life in the Floating City to support those humans. The High Elves of Quel'Thalas had always held this attitude toward humans.
Of all the elves present, Elenora Yunji volunteered to leave and lead troops against the orc invasion. As a senior commander qualified to sit on the Council, she was also the sort of leader Patrick needed to send out to command the troops.
Patrick could not be certain of the lower-ranking commanders' loyalty to the Floating City. He worried that, after living among the humans for a time, they would turn toward the future alliance of the Kingdom of Azeroth. Patrick still needed to find a way to prevent organizations like the Silver Covenant from emerging.
At that moment, Alleria whispered beside Patrick, "Elenora Yunji's parents both died in Windrunner Village. After the orc army passed through, Elenora Yunji went back, but all she saw was rubble. She couldn't even find their bodies."
So that was why. Elenora Yunji had always shown hatred toward the Horde. During their second battle against the Horde, even her gaze at the red dragons in the sky had been filled with intense hostility. She had clenched her teeth as though she bore a blood feud against them.
"Does anyone have a different opinion?" Patrick looked around at the standing councilors.
"I second that."
"I second