Armored Chicken

The first and only rule if a nation wanted long term deterrence towards kidnappings was - never negotiate. Smash the kidnappers cold bloodedly and sacrifice the hostages if need be, for the sake of hundreds more hostages that needn't be hostages when the organizations know that there would be no negotiations. 

It was cold blooded and ruthless, but it was the only way to make sure that the world of crime knew that there was no point in trying to kidnap hostages.

Alexander knew that perfectly. And had done that multiple times back on earth, in fact, to great success. However when faced with his first hostage situation here in Arcanus 26, he found himself gritting his teeth and fighting down his rage so that a semblance of rationality could return to him. 

"What do you want?" Alexander finally asked the Lich King softly. 

He had no choice but to negotiate. Screw long term plans. He had to make sure that Aleyria survived this incident.