Marquis Anderson, through a series of maneuvers, firmly seized control of Storm City and completely dominated the Wildwind Highlands Legion.
The next step was naturally to annihilate the Elf remnants trapped in the Wildwind Highlands and thoroughly dissolve the secret alliance between the Snow Elves and the Silvermane Principality.
In doing so...
Although the Orcs had taken Frostleaf City and gained a strategic advantage in the Snowland, they had also stretched their battle lines thin. For Marquis Anderson, the Wildwind Highlands now offered even greater strategic flexibility.
Regarding the Silvermane Principality, he could continue to let their troubles persist to enhance his own indispensability.
After this incident, any last vestiges of loyalty and sentiment between Marquis Anderson and the Silver Mane Duke were completely severed. This freed Anderson from any psychological burdens, allowing him to take further action without hesitation.