The battle was over, and Patrick responded courteously, "The Scourge is our common enemy. There is no need to thank me, Sir Tirion."
Patrick had deliberately distinguished between the Scourge and the Forsaken in his choice of words. Previously, the Scarlet Crusade had made no distinction between the two. Any nonhuman who voluntarily joined the Scarlet Crusade had been executed as a spy by Isillien. The Scarlet Crusade's greatest enemy was the undead, and whether they belonged to the Scourge or the Forsaken, they were all to be destroyed.
"In the future, I will lead my troops to Outland. After the Battle of Stratholme, Quel'Thalas will no longer intervene in other matters."
Patrick's words filled the Scarlet Crusade's leadership with delight. They had thought Quel'Thalas would demand a portion of Stratholme, but now it seemed those elves had no designs on the city.
"Thank you for your assistance, Regent Cabrolon. We look forward to fighting alongside you again."
"If anything comes up, go to the new city of Quelrins and seek out the garrison commanders there. They will provide whatever help they can."
After hearing Patrick's words, the others had nothing more to say. Quel'Thalas had transformed the entire area north of Northpass Tower into a new city, and much of the supplies for Tirion Fordring's expeditionary force had come from Quelrins. But since the elves had no intention of encroaching on other places, Tirion Fordring was reassured.
"We will remember your selflessness, Regent Cabrolon," Tirion and the Scarlet Crusade's leaders said in thanks.
"One last reminder: you can put off developing Stratholme for a while. After all, this is the most heavily contaminated area, and the Scourge's tendrils have not yet been completely cleared away. Wait until there are no Scourge forces left here before beginning reconstruction."
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