Bolvar fell silent. Judging by the situation, none of them was a suitable choice. Of course, strictly speaking, Darion was not the Alliance's preferred candidate either. His ties to Lordaeron were plain for all to see. In Bolvar's eyes, if Darion became the leader of the Scourge, it would also work against the Alliance's plans.
Back before Alonsus and Calia had returned, the Alliance had repeatedly planned to send troops to aid Lordaeron, but Maxwell and Abbendis had refused before the deployments even began. In the end, only a band of Stormpike Dwarves remained active near Alterac.
The Argent Dawn and the Scarlet Crusade had naturally understood what the Alliance would demand in return for its contributions. Lordaeron was already in ruins. Both Maxwell and Abbendis had refused in order to preserve the name of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, struggling bitterly in the Plaguelands.
The situation seemed to have reached a deadlock.
"Let's put it to a vote." Patrick brought out his trump card. "We can't keep our main forces here to deal with the Scourge, so let's vote. It's the best choice. We'll vote on Lady Sylvanas succeeding as the Lich King. One vote per faction, no duplicates."
Everyone in Azeroth knew that the Silvermoon Council governed by voting, so no one was surprised by Patrick's proposal. But the factions supporting Sylvanas becoming the Lich King held an overwhelming majority. Holding a vote now left almost no doubt about the outcome.
Illidan immediately declared his position. "I agree." He had proposed this himself, and with Patrick's decision before the Northern Expedition, Illidan naturally would not contradict himself.
"Agreed." "Agreed." Kael'thas and Vashj did the same.
"Then we agree as well." Tirion and Alonsus, representing Lordaeron, also voiced their approval.
"Agreed." "Agreed." Kurdran and Danath followed suit. After all, the