He returned to familiar surroundings: the Sun Temple, Sunfury Spire.
Alleria and Lorne Songweaver also returned to Sunfury Spire with Patrick. Quelrintis had made preparations nearby early on.
"Welcome back, Chief Patrick. Clothes, food, and hot water have been prepared for you to use whenever you wish," Quelrintis said respectfully.
"Mm, thank you." Patrick nodded and returned to his Chief's Office. Lorne Songweaver had already gone to the room Quelrintis had prepared, intending to freshen up properly before coming to see Patrick.
Only Patrick and Alleria remained, and the atmosphere was a little peculiar. Alleria asked casually, "You seem to have gained quite a lot this time. How did you learn of Uldaman's secrets?"
"From the adventurers. Before heading to the Badlands, Lorne Songweaver had already said that Uldaman was a ruin left by the Titans. Lorne Songweaver had explored it once with those dwarves, but they were short of hands, so he came back intending to recruit some people to go to Uldaman together."
"You've already reached the sixth ring in such a short time. This time, you even went to the Badlands and fought the Dark Iron Dwarves for the Titans' secrets. Do you want to advance that badly? Or are you keeping some secret?" Alleria traced circles on the desk with her delicate finger.
"To explore the truths of the world and seek the true meaning of the arcane is every arcanist's ideal. I'm merely doing what a mage should."
"Is that all? I feel there are still secrets hidden deep in your heart." Alleria gave Patrick a meaningful look.
"I really am only pursuing my arcane ideals. We all gained quite a lot from this trip to the Badlands." Facing the female elf's gaze, Patrick hurriedly changed the subject.
Alleria stared into Patrick's eyes for a