The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"The Rift? It's pretty far."

Upon hearing the unremarkable answer from the demon hunter, Virginia's face was a little darkened, and Zelin wondered if she was a believer in the holy spirit named Mara. The atmosphere was a bit unpleasant, so Zelin changed the subject.

"How do you feel? Studying in a place far from home, and eventually becoming the chief mage. Your struggle is worth being recorded in a book."

"Uh, actually... it doesn't feel much, one more clothes, one more staff, one more key." Virginia held a wooden cup, and a few roasted green onion leaves floated on the water. "Everything is up to you. Professor Toldiv will take care of it. I want to go to other parts of Skyrim to quell the scourge left by this disaster. This is for you."

With that, Virginia took off the silver ring from her pinky finger.

"I will tell Falauda that you can come to the college to find me at any time without passing her assessment. Professor Falauda does not like accommodating. Few people can persuade her by eloquence."

"I know someone who is very eloquent." Zelin put the ring in his waist pocket. "But I think she should have settled down by now. I guess she doesn't have to run errands anymore."

Just after finding the former member of the Blade Club Ispen in the Rift Valley, he was rushing to Markas, preparing to look for the Dragonborn of the Sky Temple. Sitting by the river, taking off his boots, he will continue to run around causing some sore feet. Soaking in the water for two consecutive months, Greybeard asked her to run errands to fetch the horn of Jorgen Windcaller, the hidden Blade Club member Delphine asked her to run errands to find Isborne, and now they let her run again Go to find the sky temple. In two months, the distance she ran can circle the sky province.

The girl took out a bounty commission from the lord of Snow Man from her pocket, with a line written on it.

Five hundred Septins, kill a giant dragon that haunts the mountains near Xueman.

Long Yi cast his mouth down, nestled the note into a ball and threw it into the river.

In Xueman, a horse is sold for the price of 1,000 Septins.

However, the demon hunter in Winterhold naturally did not know the dilemma of the dragonborn girl. He used the reward he earned to buy a good horse and a complete set of harness. Virginia went to other territories to clean up the escaped magical creatures, and a messenger found Zelin, who was considering whether to find the Dawn Guardian and let them solve the Ebony Blade. These dawn guards are said to be former vigilantes, and they should have a way to deal with magic artifacts.

"Here is a letter from you."

A simple-dressed messenger called the demon hunter outside the ice melting furnace, "Someone asked me to give it to you."

"Who?" Zelin took the envelope. Since coming to this world, he has only two real acquaintances. The mage girl has just left, and it is impossible to write another letter to herself. As for the Dragonborn, she is not like someone who can write letters. If it were her, she would definitely find the Demon Hunter directly.

"From Dugu City. Oh~ It's a letter from the East Empire Company. You actually have friends there."

Zelin didn't know why he opened the envelope, and there was an invitation inside.

Chapter 271 The Havengar Collar

"Dear Mr. Zelin, I have heard of your deeds in Xueman. Please receive greetings from Ms. Victoria Weiqi from the Eastern Empire Company."

At the beginning of the letter is written in a beautiful font, the letter is not long, but the meaning is very clear. This letter was not written by the lady who claimed to be Victoria Vichy, because the letter was not signed by her, but it must be someone connected with her. The letter said that this Victorian lady was preparing for her wedding in Solitude. This thing went very well, but just in case, I hope that someone with rich combat experience can accept employment and protect the guests at the wedding. Safe.

The letter was an invitation, and Zelin put it in a small cloth bag hung under the saddle. With this horse and harness, the journey of the demon hunter has become much easier. Lonely City is located in the northwest corner of Skyrim Province, and the two territories of Mosal and Morningstar are separated from Winter Fort. Zelin originally wanted to take a boat from Winter Fort. He learned that the port of Lonely City is the largest cargo port in Skyrim Province. But the port of Winterhold only exists in the memories of the past. The nearest port is Morningstar City. Once you arrive at Morningstar City, instead of taking a boat, bypassing the countless ice floes on the coast of Skyrim Province and heading to Solitary City is a journey. It seems too long. After all, the Yarbian Neck, where Mosal City is located, is the smaller area in the Nine Realms of Skyrim, and it only takes two days to cross it.

In general, it only takes a week for Zelin to reach the capital city of Skyrim Province, where the Supreme Throne is located.

The wedding is still in the preparation stage, and the letter said that he hoped he could come within three weeks. Except for the time on the way of the messenger, he still has half a month. The relaxing time makes him not rush to hurry, and can stop and enjoy the scenery of the northern part of the sky.

The next day he only walked to the border between Winterhold and Morningstar, which was almost half the speed of his journey with Virginia. The snow has been falling, the dry wind in winter is blowing constantly, the land is covered with snow, and a few snow wolves are on the cliffs looking down at the travelers below.

On the third day, he saw a bunch of berries on the side of the road. It was surprising to find berry bushes in such a cold place. As he walked along the main road, the number of soldiers on the morning star seemed to decrease. The rumors about vampires were gradually regarded as a form of conversation, but the ruins of the Hall of the Vigilant remind people that vampires are not lying in coffins obediently. And in the legendary story, they are back, they are killing people.

Some abandoned houses gradually appeared in the surrounding plains, and many people chose to leave here. Since the lord of Morningstar City announced his support for Ulfric Stormcloak, the junction between Mosal and Morningstar, who still chose to stand on the side of the empire, has become the frontline of the stormcloak rebels and the Imperial Army. Ulfric's capture calmed the war, but after Helgen, he successfully escaped, which made the war increasingly uncertain.

On the fifth day, Zelin came to the vicinity of the Ustengra ruins. The snow-capped mountains began to turn into swamps, and the terrain gradually became low-lying. The chaotic snowflakes were left behind, replaced by muddy swamps and dense coniferous forests. It is dotted with some knee-high weeds. The demon hunter stood on a high slope, tightening the reins, and the sturdy horses planed their hooves uneasy. He was blocked by one thing, not a beast, nor a monster, nor a swamp and bad weather.

It's war.

The imperial legions formed several arrays. They seemed to be the offensive side. Under the urging of a commander, they advanced to the front of the storm cloak. Infantrymen wearing blue storm cloaks hide behind the stone walls, fences and trucks behind the roadblocks to avoid the arrows of the Imperial Army. The rebels also counterattack with scattered arrows, but most of them are blocked by dense shields. Down.

The attackers were well coordinated, with four infantry phalanxes, about a hundred people, maybe more, Zelin didn't want to get too close. The Imperial Army was almost entirely Cyrodir, and after entering the skirmish line, they were divided into groups to fight. However, the storm cloak soldiers composed of Nords are significantly more powerful. Most of them use two-handed swords or two-handed axes. Their fierce fighting style makes it difficult for the imperial army to advance.

There was smoke and dust on the horizon, and Zelin didn't think it came from the salmon smoking workshop. Obviously, this is a planned offensive. The front line must be very long. This is only part of the conflict. The thick smoke in the distance indicates that at least two or three conflicts are going on at the same time.

The roadblock was ignited, and the flames forced another round of offensive by the Imperial Army. Zelin turned the reins. He had to avoid the place where the thick smoke was. Based on his experience in previous wars, the army would generally not be difficult to walk on. The dense forest and swamp marched, so he abandoned the avenue and proceeded along the edge of the swamp.

The former residents wisely abandoned this place. Some houses are intact, but they are already empty. No matter what these residents believe in, they will inevitably be involved in the war. This area is located to the east of Solitary City. It is a good land suitable for building farms. But now, the fertile soil only nourishes the dense weeds, as well as the scattered wooden houses, a no-man’s land caused by the war. It seemed that there was a hand that had torn the province of Skyrim from here.

Xueman is the last place to bridge the differences. When Xueman has no choice but to join any party, the entire Skyrim Province will fall into a terrible split, and the result must be a complete failure of one party. Prior to this, the Imperial Army and Storm Cloak will create more such uninhabited wilderness.

As a result, the detour took a lot of time for the demon hunter. When he arrived at the Solitary City halfway up the mountain, it was already ten days later.

Dugu City is built on an extended cliff overlooking the sea of ​​ghosts and the busy port of Dugu City below. A sloped road paved with gravel connects the port, farm and the city. Compared with Morningstar and Winter Fort, the population and prosperity of Solitary City far exceed those of other cities. Since it has not been affected by the war, freight and commerce are still relatively developed, and may be better than Snowman City, which has a geographical advantage.

Urging the horses to meet the gazes of the guards at the door, Zelin passed through the tall and heavy gate of Solitary City. The topography of the city wall is dangerous. If an army wants to seize this place, it is estimated that it will pay a huge price.

The demon hunter took out the letter. He was going to find the person who signed the letter. By the way, he could learn about the capital city of Skyrim Province. There must be some of the best things in the largest city, but there are also the best things in Skyrim Province. Common activity-public beheading.

Chapter 272 The Sharp-Eyed Eagle

It was another execution caused by the Civil War in Skyrim.

The executed person was once the gatekeeper of Solitary City. After Ulfric Stormcloak killed the former Skyrim High King Toig, he opened the city gate to let Ulfric escape. Therefore, he was sentenced to death for treason. Although I don't know why the execution has been delayed until now, this does not prevent the gatekeeper from making generous statements.

"Ufric didn't assassinate the king, he won in a glorious duel, in the tradition of Nord."

But in exchange, it was just a boo.

"He is a traitor. King Toig is a good man and a good lord. No matter what, Ulfric killed the king and ran away. He is a murderer and must be punished." The captain of the Eastern Empire Company is a Cyrodir. He is the person the Demon Hunter wants to meet. "I don't understand why the Nords have such barbaric customs. You must be careful in Skyrim."

"Every place has its own customs and traditions." Zelin shrugged, his gaze swept across the crowd. Most people were satisfied with the execution, but there were still some people with indignation in their eyes. They hide well, but they only need a look, a slight movement of the mouth, or hands that tighten the corners of their clothes, to reveal that these people's hearts are never as calm as they seem on the surface.

"But I'm here to talk about commission, sorry I am not a folklorist."

"Neither am I."

After the execution was over, the crowd of onlookers gradually dispersed, Zelin and the captain of the merchant ship walked towards the residential area of ​​Solitary City. Although he is the captain in name, he is actually a member of the Imperial Army. "Miss Vichy's wedding will probably begin in a week. You have also seen that, the folk customs of Skyrim Province, I have no doubt that there will be any intention to hinder the wedding. People sent killers at this wedding banquet, or tried to make trouble at the wedding. I have asked many suitable people, but you are the only one who is not a Nord."

"You don't sound like Nords?" Solitary City is worthy of the place where the Supreme Throne is. Among all the cities Zelin has seen, Solitary City is the only one that can be called magnificent. The towering towers, the spacious streets, the stone houses, and the neat white slabs on the ground, although it seems a little dim because of the time.

"You have seen the customs of the Nords. A Ulfric can walk into the palace openly and ask for a duel, but he can't even refuse. If someone is coming out at the wedding and asking the bride and groom for a duel, Will the Nord guards turn the wedding banquet into a duel at this time?" The captain has been reluctant to tell the demon hunter his name. It can be seen that he is dissatisfied with the Nords' excessive martial arts customs.

"The soldiers of General Turius were sent out. I don't want to believe his newly recruited Nord soldiers."

"I don't understand."

"What?"

They came to a hotel called Winking Snow Squirrel. Compared with the mare banner in Snowman City, the winking snow squirrel looks neater. The guests inside sit quietly in their seats, and all kinds of people are listening to a beautiful female singer. Playing the lute, there are even creatures that look exactly like a lizard, but the opponent walks on two legs. After seeing tiger people, Zelin was no longer so surprised by these strange-looking races.

"I don't understand, this is just a wedding. There are countless weddings in Skyrim Province, and countless women liked by men married other people. If everyone can make a duel request at the wedding and the groom can't refuse, then I think Because of this custom, many people die in Skyrim every year. People will see blood at weddings, not wine."

Zelin shook the Nord Mead in his hand.

"So I want to know what my commission is? The person I want to protect, or the wedding that I want to protect. Since you trust me, I believe I will stop those who want to rush to ask for a duel and secretly assassinate. I also hope This trust allows me to know what I will fall into. A blindfolded person can't do anything."

The self-proclaimed company captain stared at the demon hunter for a while, and he grinned, "I saw a man with a brain."

Things are the same as the demon hunter guessed, not that simple. Victoria Weiqi is not only one of the managers of the East Empire Company, she also has a very important identity-a relative of her emperor, to be precise, the sister of Emperor Titus Maid II.