Back in the Floating City, as the fleet began leaving the harbor, the city followed it toward the North Pole. The Naga led by Vashj did not have to swim this time. Apart from the guards, they all sat aboard the ships, enjoying a comfortable journey.
Illidan and the others also received news of the army's departure through the Teleportation Magic Circles. According to Eldre'Dani the Council's report, the troops returning from Outland had already moved directly into the converted residences in the Highland Wilderness. In other words, the greatest power in all of Feralas would now be the Arcane Pact.
Illidan was still learning how to govern a kingdom. Once the army reached Northrend, he would travel directly to the Floating City through the Teleportation Magic Circles, along with the Demon Hunters and Skybreaker forces under his command.
As for the kingdom's other affairs, Patrick would not concern himself with them. He had too much on his hands already. He also left the economic war and the fleecing plan to Quelrintis and the others. After all, Quelrintis, who oversaw City Hall, was very experienced.
In the future, Patrick would make everyone in Azeroth understand one truth: when you came across something you liked, or a weapon that suited your hand, buy it. Your gold coins had not left you; they were simply staying by your side in another form.
The army advanced north against the wind. Protected by an arcane barrier, the Floating City was untouched by the cold northern winds. The clouds outside kept changing, showing that the Floating City was moving at high speed.
Floating mage towers were not uncommon in Quel'Thalas, but something like Patrick's Floating City was absolutely unique. The elves in the city all got to enjoy this supreme arcane masterpiece. Even during war,