The meeting "perfectly" approved the arrangements for Silvermoon City's diplomatic mission, appointing Patrick as its representative to Lordaeron City.
As for the mission's ceremonial escort, the congratulatory gifts it would carry, and the rest, the Council provided plans for everything. Patrick accepted them in silence. The Council had already voted its approval, and resistance was pointless. His wings were not yet fully fledged, nor was he strong enough to intimidate the other powers. There was nothing wrong with accepting; after all, he was still under someone else's roof.
If he insisted on refusing or fought the Council to the bitter end, he would simply be handing others a weapon against him and giving the other Councilors grounds to criticize him. Once he became everyone's target, it would deal Patrick a fatal blow. For now, he could only slowly gather strength with a view to expanding his own power.
Besides, Patrick was already on the chessboard. He needed to consider carefully just what those old fellows on the Council were planning.
After returning to his domain, Patrick specifically selected Higgins Eil, Idonis, and Quelrintis, along with Melaris, the elderly steward his father had sent to assist him. These four were people Patrick knew well and trusted most to handle matters.
When he returned to Sunfury Spire, the portal connecting to Lordaeron City was already open. Quel'Thalas and Lordaeron City had dedicated teleportation magic circles linking them. Patrick extended his spiritual power inside and sensed the surging spatial and arcane power within the portal.
The ceremonial escort and guards behind him were all ready. Dressed in formal finery, Patrick still used levitation magic, with blue-white energy radiating from his entire body and giving the others an intimidating impression. Seeing everyone was ready, Patrick led the way into the teleportation circle. The surrounding