"Councilor Oaks has considered this very thoroughly. Tranquillien must remain in our hands at all times. Through Tranquillien, we can oversee all of the Ghostlands and also influence the administration of the Sun Temple," Senyor Sunwing added.
"Recently, an heir was born to the Kingdom of Lordaeron. They have sent word to all their allies that their newborn prince will be the kingdom's successor. As a member of the Alliance, we need to send an envoy to Lordaeron City to offer congratulations."
"Does anyone have a suitable candidate to propose?"
"I believe Councilor Patrick Cabrolon would be suitable," Jienlini Dawnstar spoke up, looking at Councilor Senior with a meaningful smile.
"And your reasons? Sending a newly appointed councilor seems somewhat inappropriate."
"It is simple. Is serving as the kingdom's envoy not an honor? For Patrick Cabrolon, who has only just become a councilor, it would be all the more valuable as experience, developing Patrick's ability to handle situations and deal with all manner of affairs."
Senyor Sunwing cleared his throat and continued, "This would consume most of Patrick Cabrolon's time, and we could gather information about his abilities, personality, and preferences. At the same time, being entangled in worldly affairs would naturally cut into his time for arcane research and slow his advancement, giving us more time to understand him."
"Furthermore, if any trouble arises during the mission because of some personal issue of his, once he returns, we would have a perfectly good excuse to curtail his power in the Council and his influence in society. With so many benefits in one stroke, why would we not do it?"
Everyone seated there had lived for more than three thousand years. As the saying went, age made people cunning and trees uncanny. Secretly dealing with a new councilor was practically