I traveled through time and space and became the Archbishop of Stormwind!

Alvin smiled triumphantly, then slowly told his plan: "My idea is actually very simple."

"Don't you always have to transport supplies from Darnassus south? Land transport is risky, while sea transport is slow and limited to ports. If that's the case, why not just hire these centaurs?"

"Hire?" Shandris thought she had misheard.

"Yes, hire."

Alvin affirmed,

"Let them form specialized transport and security teams, responsible for escorting supplies through Desolace. They're familiar with the terrain, are fast on the plains, and possess considerable combat effectiveness, enough to handle most small-scale harassment. You, the Kaldorei, can pay them commissions, saving you manpower and providing reliable escorts. As for the centaurs, they'll have proper jobs, earn money, and solve their survival problems, so naturally, they won't need to rob anymore."

He paused, then elaborated, "The key is that the centaurs themselves have almost no production capabilities. They don't know how to forge or weave, and they can't make many necessities of life. The money they earn will ultimately be used to purchase food, cloth, tools, weapons, and so on from you, the Kaldorei, or other merchants they can contact."

"This way, money actually flows back into the Kaldorei economy, supporting merchants and craftsmen who travel between the two lands. Doesn't this create a virtuous cycle? The centaurs have a livelihood and no longer become bandits; the Kaldorei trade routes are open, their security is guaranteed, and the economy is boosted. Isn't this much better than simply wiping them out with force, leaving behind a ruin of hatred?"

Shantis was completely stunned, her mouth slightly open, and she was unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

Alvin's words seemed to open a brand new door in front of her, and behind the door was a complex world that she had never thought deeply about.

But this is far beyond the scope of what a general needs to consider, yet it hits the nail on the head and goes straight to the root of the problem.

After a long while, she murmured, "Despicable man..."

"You, you can actually come up with such... such a profound and... such a cunning method. I didn't expect you to be so smart..."

Alvin immediately climbed up the pole, puffing out his chest proudly. He moved closer and said with a grin, "Of course I'm so smart! Just praising me isn't enough. Come on, give me a reward!"

His expectant eyes and the face that leaned forward clearly showed that he was asking for some substantial "benefit", and he shook her hand gently.

Shantis's face suddenly turned even redder, like a ripe apple. For a moment, she didn't know how to deal with this guy who was taking advantage of her.

"Ouch!"

The night elf's fingers were as fast as lightning, pinching Alvin's cheek lightly.

However, Alvin immediately gasped exaggeratedly, his entire face wrinkled as if he had suffered a serious blow. His acting was so exaggerated that it scared Shandris.

She instinctively pulled her hand back, her eyes wide.

"What's wrong with you? I didn't use any force!"

"It hurts, it burns..."

Alvin bared his teeth, pointed at the place where he was pinched, and looked aggrieved.

"It must have been burned by the heat wave when Akali breathed fire just now. Your light touch is like lighting a fire..."

He was talking nonsense, not considering how Akalitassa could possibly hit him while he was sitting on her back while breathing fire from her mouth.

Shandris was skeptical, but seeing his painful expression, it didn't seem completely fake, and the raging flames and scorching air waves in Maraudon just now were indeed astonishing.

In a hurry, seeing Alvin covering his face, she finally couldn't resist. She made up her mind, leaned over slightly, and blew awkwardly on the cheek where he was pointing.

The cool air brushed against his skin, and Alvin took an exaggerated deep breath.

Hmm, a floral scent. Which one was it? I can't remember for the moment.

"Ok?"

Shandris blew a few times, quickly stood up, and asked with forced calmness, but her ears turned red uncontrollably and her eyes drifted away, not daring to look him in the eye.

Alvin knew that making this reserved Sentinel General behave like this was almost the limit of her emotional expression. If he pushed her any further, she would probably become angry and humiliated.

He stopped while he was ahead, touched his cheek, and smiled brightly: "Mm! Shandris's blowing is more effective than any healing spell!"

The subtle and intimate atmosphere between the two was interrupted by the lights of Niel's outpost below, which quickly enlarged.

The distance was not far to begin with, and with Akalitrasa's speed, she could arrive in the blink of an eye.

Sure enough, when the huge red dragon folded its wings and landed on the open space outside the outpost with a whistling sound, Green Shadow, Naralex, Village Chief Kalgar and the mobile Tauren were already waiting there anxiously. The light of the torches danced on their faces, reflecting their worried expressions.

Akalitrasa had just stood firm and carefully put down Tanika in her claws.

As soon as the sturdy tauren girl touched the ground, although she was still a little staggering, her eyes immediately scanned the crowd eagerly, and instantly locked onto the night elf druid who was trembling with excitement.

"Nararex!"

Tanika's voice was like muffled thunder, even louder than her old father's rough voice, making the ears of people nearby buzz.

She didn't care about etiquette or other people's eyes at all. She took a few steps with her powerful legs and rushed to Naralex.

Before Naralex's cry of surprise, "Tanika! I'm so glad you're okay..." had completely died down, she had already bent down, stretched out her extremely strong arms, and in front of everyone's astonished gazes, easily picked up her night elf boyfriend, who was much thinner than her, by the waist!

"I'm back, darling!"

Tanika shouted in a muffled voice, lowering her massive bull head and nuzzling Naralex's forehead affectionately. This gesture was incredibly gentle for her, but it still looked like she was going to goad him with her horns. Naralex, lifted off the ground, instinctively wrapped his arms around her neck. His face was a mixture of excitement, embarrassment, and a touch of blissful daze. He looked especially petite and delicate in that massive embrace.

This scene... is truly touching and has an overwhelming visual impact.

The air around him seemed to freeze.

The old bull chief Kalga opened his mouth wide, and the totem stick in his hand almost slipped, and finally turned into a helpless sigh.

The surrounding night elf sentinels all turned their heads tactically, some pretending to check their weapons and equipment, some looking up to study the clouds in the night sky, but the corners of their mouths couldn't help but curl up.

The green shadow covered her mouth and her eyes turned into crescents when she smiled.

Alvin was stunned. He then nudged Shandris with his elbow and whispered, "See, I told you the world is big."

Shantis turned her face away, her shoulders slightly shrugging, her face already red all the way to her neck.

Only Akali Tasha was unconcerned. She tilted her head curiously and looked at the couple with such a huge difference in size.

"Brother Alvin, you don't have to be envious. I can lift a hundred of you!"