The Alliance and the Horde were unexpectedly at peace. Neither side showed even a trace of hatred in their eyes, and some deputies and officials were even talking to one another about trade, presenting a picture of harmony.
"It seems things are better between you than I imagined." Patrick, Kael'thas, and the others appeared and swept their gazes over the crowd. The Alliance and the Horde were actually not glaring at each other. How "rare."
"We in the Alliance wholeheartedly agree with His Excellency Patrick Kabolon's ideas," a human official standing behind Velen said. "We have come to help the Arcane Pact's expedition."
"Thas'dorah!" Rokhan, standing beside Vol'jin, affirmed, "The Horde is also willing to contribute."
"If you need to, you can travel directly to the Astral Gate through Quelrins City," Kael'thas said courteously. "Quelrins City is a trading city. Once those who are not members of the Covenant have registered in Quelrins, they may move freely within the territories the Covenant has opened."
Kael'thas could also see that something was different about the Alliance and the Horde. The Alliance's attitude toward the Horde had changed. The two sides had actually adopted the same stance without the threat of a powerful common enemy. That was exceedingly rare.
Relations between the Alliance and the Horde had already eased, particularly with the enormous change in the Alliance humans' attitude toward the Horde. The Kingdom of Stormwind had lifted restrictions on trade in ore and other goods. The Orcs, Tauren, Trolls, and others attending this meeting clearly had much better equipment. Even ordinary soldiers wore some mail and plate armor.
Previously, the Horde had relied on imports of advanced magic weapons and armor from Eldre'Dani, but that had been a drop in the bucket. Only elite units like the Kor'kron qualified to receive