Stormwind City had already confirmed the news, but as their longtime rival, the Horde naturally had its own intelligence service. Medivh's return was hardly a secret to the Horde.
The Horde's three races on the Western Continent were still gathered in Orgrimmar's chieftain's hall, discussing their response.
"This isn't good news for us." Rokhan was deeply worried, especially after learning that Medivh possessed the strength of a demigod.
"The Alliance has already brought the Draenei into its ranks, greatly increasing its strength." Vol'jin's tone remained calm, as though the matter had nothing to do with him. "As for the allies we sought in Northrend, although the Taunka have chosen to join us, their bodies are only suited to cold environments like Northrend. They cannot live in Kalimdor for long."
"The Alliance has considerable ambitions. Like Dalaran, they have their own plans. We should make preparations early."
Thrall had been leading the Horde in its struggle to survive on Azeroth all along, so naturally he understood the workings of this continent-wide contest. "Sylvanas has inherited the Scourge's legacy. We still have the strength to fight the Alliance."
Even Bloodhoof understood something so obvious. "But the Forsaken clearly trust Quel'Thalas more, and Sylvanas herself leans more toward the Arcane Pact. We cannot rely entirely on Sylvanas."
"No. However forceful Sylvanas may be, however many ties she has to the Arcane Pact, she will not leave us, much less openly betray the Horde." Vol'jin saw the situation clearly, exchanging a smile with Thrall. "If Sylvanas leaves us at the Arcane Pact's urging, what awaits her will undoubtedly be an assault by the entire continent's 'righteous' coalition. Even if the Arcane Pact joins the fighting, it will drive a wedge between Lordaeron and Quel'Thalas, leaving the entire Arcane Pact united in appearance alone. I