Judging by the situation across the continent now, Patrick's speculation was not unfounded. Lordaeron had already been destroyed, Gilneas in Silverpine Forest was inaccessible, and the Scourge had failed to conquer the Hinterlands and the Arathor Highlands. The only targets that suited the Scourge's tastes were Ironforge and Stormwind City to the south.
If the Lich King could still control an elite army, the entire Eastern Kingdoms would inevitably suffer. The Scarlet Crusade's efforts to keep the Scourge occupied in the Eastern and Western Plaguelands were indispensable.
No one heard anything targeted in his words. Hamul Runetotem said in a deep, muffled voice, "The elves' Regent is right. We cannot let the Scourge continue running rampant just because of the Battle of Ahn'Qiraj."
As an Archdruid of the Cenarion Circle, Hamuul's love for nature and life knew no bounds. Every deed of the Scourge destroyed nature, while its myriad plagues, which infiltrated everywhere, and its biological research trampled on life. It was undoubtedly declaring war on the Cenarion Circle.
Neither the Horde nor the Alliance expressed any reaction to Patrick's words. After all, everyone would have to face the Scourge sooner or later. The Lich King wanted corpses, not peaceful coexistence among all factions. Nor had anyone detected a trace of targeted intent in Patrick's words. Bolvar and High Overlord Saurfang both considered the deeper meaning behind them. After all, interests mattered most to any faction.
Damage to the Scourge would benefit the entire continent. With that thought, Bolvar and High Overlord Saurfang felt reassured. The Scourge was, after all, their common enemy.
"That's right. The Scourge must answer for the sins it has committed on Azeroth's soil. When we march on the Ahn'Qiraj Empire, we cannot neglect one threat for another and let the Scourge ravage the Eastern Kingdoms."