The Divine Hunter Chapter 5: Snow Man City
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The soft light blue morning light envelopes the peaceful Ximu Town.
Farms and logging sites are deserted.
Most of the townspeople are still asleep.
Frien and Roy had already finished a sumptuous breakfast of meat and wine.
The witcher originally thought that he would start a new life in a different world in Ximu Town, but Frien used "sign language" to sign for a long time and asked him to accompany him on a long trip, just as he was looking for a suitable "mount" To solve the problem of language barrier, we agreed.
Unless absolutely necessary, he cannot tame the law-abiding people in Ximu Town.
The two of them put on the tawny fur armor and leather boots given by the sawmill owner Goldo, tattered horn helmets, and curled swords, dressing up like battle-hardened Nord men. Leave the town and walk along the northern official road towards Xueman City.
The scenery of the entire plain gradually unfolded before our eyes.
Ximu Town and Xueman City are located in the south of Tianji Province.
The climate is warmer than the north that Roy is familiar with. The bushes in the wilderness are lush and green, with beautiful lavender mountain flowers, white spike grass with long and narrow leaves, and purple-blue wheat-like lavender swaying in the wind.
Flowers are in bloom and wild grasses are growing here. From time to time, you can see a clear stream flowing in the yellow mud, bog crabs patrolling on the cobblestones, and nairn roots spreading their bright green leaves against the water bank.
The fox hiding behind the stone would occasionally poke his head out, glance at the two people walking side by side, as if to say where did he come from, then chirp and enjoy himself on the plain.
"It would be great if there were no internal fighting between the Empire and the Stormcloaks in Skyrim, and no dragon invasion..." It was rare for Frien to meet such an excellent audience, and he vented his thoughts freely, "I can find a way to stay in Snowman Come and enjoy the pleasant climate here that is like spring almost all year round."
He said worriedly,
"After all, I am already eighteen years old. It is time to find a woman to get married and settle down. If I continue to wander, I will be destined to be single for the rest of my life."
"Brother Golden Eyes, I can tell at a glance that you must be single and have not tasted the taste of a woman, right?"
Roy couldn't understand the Imperial language at all, so he could only pretend to understand and nod.
The other party obviously enjoys this atmosphere of talking to himself.
"Let's go to the pub together when we have the chance?"
"By the way, you are the most skilled man I have ever seen. You can kill an imperial soldier with three moves and two moves...Although Larov boasts that he is powerful, in actual combat he is definitely not as good as you!"
"With this kind of skill, if your skin color were darker, you would look like a Redguard moved from Hammerfell."
"Huh?"
"The close combat capabilities of the Red Guards are no weaker than those of us Nords. They are extremely good at using swords, and they seem to have some strong swordsmanship inheritance..."
Roy couldn't help but glanced at the talkative dragonborn, and two words appeared in his pupils.
"In short, there is no repayment for saving your life. I will find a way for you to gain a foothold in Tianji! To be precise, we will cooperate and strive to get the right to buy a house in Xueman City!"
"Maybe bring the news to Lord Balgruuf, and he will reward us generously!"
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In the intermittent one-sided chat.
The sun gradually rose above their heads.
Not far from this straight official road, a magnificent city appeared, built on a stone mountain.
The faint golden glow from the sky covers it with a layer of gauze. The ancient city wall stands proudly in the clear light, full of tranquility and vitality.
But in terms of sophistication, it cannot be compared with cities such as Vizima and Oxenfurt, which were built on elven ruins.
Holy Land Town, Ximu Town, and Xueman City, where the two are about to arrive, all look rough and primitive compared to the buildings in the previous world.
At the foot of the city hill, a huge stable stands among the green grass.
The owner of the horse farm is chopping alfalfa with a guillotine to prepare food for the horses.
Roy took a casual look,
Most of the horses here are cute and cute pony horses with thick manes.
This kind of horse is only one meter tall. It has tough bones, good adaptability and endurance. It is good at traveling through mountains and rivers and transporting goods. However, its petite body is destined to run at a speed that makes knights nervous.
When his eyes panned to the left along the stables and swept across the road not far away, he couldn't help but quicken his pace.
After a few steps, the expressions on the two people's faces became extremely exciting.
A huge creature lay silently beside an oval stone.
The complexion is pale and bluish, and he is at least four to five meters tall. His body is not bloated, but slender.
The surface of the skin is covered with sword wounds of varying depths and puncture wounds from arrows.
The hair is combed back into a slicked back, revealing a broad forehead and deep eye sockets.
The bridge of his nose is high and he has a beard on his chin.
The upper body is naked, with a belt across the shoulders connected to the lower body, a brown fur skirt made of some kind of animal hair, with an extremely primitive style. It exudes a strong animal body odor.
On top of those big feet that could trample people into pieces, there was also a circle of brown fur kneepads wrapped between the ankles and the knees.
If you ignore its exaggerated body shape, just from the facial features, it actually looks kind-hearted.
The giant's corpse
Age: 50
Gender: Male
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"Man, this thing is called a giant..." Frien opened his hands and drew a huge circle, trying to use "sign language" to describe, "Normally, they have a docile personality, love peace, and will not take the initiative to attack. Humans, or running near settlements. I don’t know what happened to this one. It probably crossed the border and was treated as a threat by the Snowrun City guards and was dealt with."
Roy took a deep breath.
Are all the monsters in this world this big? First there were dragons, then savages. Will there be giant wolves, bears, and tigers in the future?
This place is more dangerous than I expected.
"What are you doing? You just dug up a bunch of messy weeds yesterday, why didn't you let it go?" Frien looked at his companion in astonishment as he squatted down, a short sword moving flexibly between his fingers. , the other party is like a butcher with excellent anatomy skills.
The giant is the lamb cut up on the chopping board.
"Swish, swish, swish -" The dagger refracted the sunlight and jumped like a butterfly on the fingertips, at a dizzying speed.
In the blink of an eye, Roy cut off a few toes, teeth, and two eyes of the giant... He wrapped it in cloth and stuffed it into his arms, then quietly moved it into the space, fully implementing the spirit of never missing something when passing by.
This big guy might be able to bring some changes to alchemy.
"Ugh..." Frien retched twice, waving away the **** smell mixed with the smell of urine from his nose, and stared carefully at Roy's flat skirt, wondering what was under his clothes. Why is the bag always not full? "Brother, I must remind you that the giant is an intelligent creature, and it is best not to eat his meat."
“Don’t act impulsively!”
Roy shrugged, climbed up the hillside, crossed the deep and wide moat and suspension bridge, and came to the closed hemlock door under the towering city wall.
Frien was about to step forward and speak.
"Boom!" A loud thunder-like sound suddenly came from the cloudless sky.
Frien's whole body seemed to be struck by lightning, his whole body trembled, and a distant and desolate call sounded in his mind.
It came from the towering peaks in the distance.
He froze on the spot, turned around involuntarily and stared to the southeast, where he could vaguely see a snow-covered mountain top between the clouds and mist.
"Stop!" The heavily armed soldier carrying a long-handled ax interrupted his reverie, "Due to the presence of the giant dragon nearby, the city gates of Xueman City have been closed, and only official personnel are allowed to enter and exit."
"My lord, I am here on behalf of Ximu Town..." Frien shook his head to get rid of the strange illusions in his mind, "I have been entrusted by Mayor Goldot to ask for support."
"What? Ximu Town has also been attacked by a giant dragon? Go into the city quickly and go to Longlin Fort on the top of the mountain to find Lord Balgruuf!"
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The buildings in the city finally have some appearance. The uniform triangular prism roofs are neatly arranged on both sides of the road, obviously after careful planning.
Behind the blacksmith shop and Breeze Pavilion at the city gate.
A group of heavily armed soldiers patrolled back and forth along the roads extending in all directions.
The ground is clean and tidy, and there is no messy garbage or feces at the foot of the mountain, but some weeds can still be seen in the corners of the house.
The doorman led the two people through the wind area used for living.
Then there is the busy wilderness area, where Xueman City’s businesses are most concentrated, filled with small wooden kiosks selling meat, vegetables, furs, and drinks.
At noon, residents of Xueman City are bustling here doing shopping.
Go through the stairs with running water on both sides.
Enter a quiet and beautiful square like a garden, surrounded by a circular pool and a low-hanging wooden frame with green vines surrounding a leafy maple tree the size of a house.
When the breeze blows, the dazzling array of red leaves gently sway, and the scenery is breathtaking.
There are several benches placed under the tree for passers-by to rest and enjoy the scenery.
Several boys and girls wearing colorful and old clothes chased and played among them like butterflies.
A scene of living and working in peace and contentment.
The two of them followed the soldiers to the magnificent castle in Yun District, the highest point of Xueman City, in front of Longlin Castle,
This solemn and gorgeous building is as majestic as its name. The corridor hall is wide and high, even enough to completely accommodate the raging dragon Alduin in Holy Land Town, allowing him to stretch out comfortably. .
There is also a legend about the name of the castle.
Many years ago, after the powerful Nord warrior Olaf One-Eyed defeated the dragon Menechos, he imprisoned him in this castle until he died.
And the current lord of Snowrun City, Balgruuf, is the direct descendant of Olaf, who defeated the dragon!
A bonfire burned brightly in the center of the hall, and on both sides were rectangular tables connected end to end for receiving guests.
And directly in front of the hall, a richly dressed man with a ruby-encrusted ring, blond hair and a beard, a tall man wearing a cloak sat on the throne, holding his chin and lost in thought.
A woman wearing iron armor, looking like a guard, with dark skin and dark blond hair, pulled out a long sword and stopped in front of the two of them.
This is clearly not a Nord.
Frien explained his purpose to her.
Roy's eyes turned.
"Dark Elf, Lord Balgruuf's armed guard, Irelles."
The Nords have cold resistance and war cry, and the Dark Elves also have two unique talents——
Wrath of the Ancestors: Consumes moderate physical energy and continuously causes minor damage to close enemies within 60 seconds.
Fire resistance: Dark elves are naturally amazingly resistant to heat and gain an additional 25% resistance to fire magic.
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"What do you call these two warriors? Are you the ones who saw the dragon disaster in Holy Land Town with your own eyes?" A majestic voice came from the throne.
"I am Frien, and this is my brother Golden Eyes. He comes from outside Tamriel. Please forgive me for the language barrier."
Frien winked, and Roy bowed down to Balgruuf in an unassuming manner.
"We were being punished at the execution ground in Holy Land Town," Frien lowered his head slightly and continued, "The Stormcloaks, including Ulfric, were having their heads chopped off... Of course, we were both innocent."
"A giant dragon suddenly emerged from behind the clouds. Its body was like a mountain, and its scales were as black as night." Frien described vividly, "It can spit fire, burn people to charcoal, and summon meteors and fire showers...in the blink of an eye. Destroy the entire Holy Land town in a short time."
"And as you know, Hemu Town is not far from Holy Land Town and is in great danger."
Balgruuf frowned.
Appears to be annoyed by one of the names.
Irelles, the dark elf guard on the lord's right hand, suddenly spoke up and advocated sending troops to Riverwood Town.
But on the left, Proventus, the steward of Snowrun City in a soft cotton robe and a Mediterranean hairstyle, put forward the right advice.
Ximu Town is located at the junction of Xueman Territory and Falkreath Territory.
The act of sending troops may have irritated the lord of Falkreath, making him think that Snowman, who had always remained neutral, had turned to the Stormcloaks.
"My territory and people are being threatened by the dragon. I must not sit idly by and ignore it!" Balgruuf was also a grumpy man. He thought about it for a while and concluded, "Irelles, send out the troops immediately. A detachment goes to Hemu Town!"
"As you command, my lord!"
Frien let out a long sigh of relief.
Finally lived up to expectations.
"Frien, Your Excellency Golden Eyes, you have made outstanding contributions to the Snowman Territory, what are your requirements?"
Frien swallowed. "My generous lord, I have no fixed residence and have been wandering in Skyrim Province for several years. I have always longed for a place of my own."
"Boy, you want a house in my Hefeng District just for one piece of news? You have a big appetite. The most I can do is give you the qualifications to buy a house." Balgruuf said calmly.
Frien felt happy, thinking that the matter had been settled.
The lord changed the topic, "But your contribution is not enough! Please help my palace advisor, Master Farenjia, with some things."
"He is studying dragons to find a way to eliminate the threat."
"Lord," Frien said cautiously, "I am just an ordinary person. I have poor swordsmanship, but my combat effectiveness is not as good as any of your soldiers."
"There are more than one dragons to deal with. I'm sorry that I can't do anything." Between saving his life and having the right to live in Whiterun, he decisively chose the former.
"I didn't let you two deal with the dragon! I'm just looking for information about the dragon."
"And my soldiers have to rush to other towns to guard, and the manpower is tight. Don't be too modest." Balgruuf stood up suddenly, stroked his golden beard, and said in a deep voice, "How can you get help from the empire? To escape from the guillotine and the dragon's flames, and to get all the way to Xueman, he will definitely be an incompetent person."
"If you have to say it's luck, then luck is not a kind of strength. And, look at the companions around you..." Balgruuf glanced at the calm-looking, tall demon hunter. Don’t hide your admiration,
"This calm and unhurried demeanor is by no means an ordinary person. He must have extraordinary force and wit."
"My lord, Golden Eyes cannot understand the Imperial language. This is his expression when he is confused."
"Don't underestimate your comrades who have been through life and death! It's settled!" Balgruuf took the lead and led the two of them to the room on the right side of the hall.
Frien glanced at Roy, who shrugged at him.
Brother, I was harmed by you this time.
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Beside the hall of Longlin Castle, in a room with maps, desks, and a strange table, the two met Xueman's court mage, Farenjia.
A sneaky, slim man whose whole body, including most of his face, was hidden under a black silk cloak.
It is completely different from other Nord barbarians who are strong and muscular, full of masculinity and have muscles in their brains.
But he is also a true Nord.
Frien can imagine that he will often be despised by his peers.
"Two warriors, I hope you can go deep into a dangerous ancient site and bring back a crucial stone tablet." Farenjia's voice was a little weak, and on his thin cheeks, his eyes were slightly bloodshot, like An insomniac who doesn't get enough rest, or a research geek who stays up all night.
"Actually...probably...it's better..." Frien hesitated for a while, then gritted his teeth, "Just tell me! What do you need us to do?"
I will fight hard for my future home!
He gave Roy a serious look, and the brother's danger will be left to you.
The latter stared at the mage in confusion.
The dense flow of information passes through the eyeballs, and it is complex and wonderful beyond imagination.
He saw the new world's spellcasting system and several factions.
Farenka
Age: 56
Gender: Male
Identity: Snowman Court Mage, Winterhold Graduate
Life: 80
Mana: 250
Properties:
Strength: 6
Physique: 8
Agility: 6
Perception: 8
Will: 6
Charm: 6
Spirit: 25
Skills:
Cold resistance (passive): Nords are naturally resistant to cold weather and even frost magic.
Constellation Blessing—Apprentice Constellation (Passive): People born in the season of the Apprentice Constellation, Gao Yangyue (July), have a special connection with magic, spirit +1, and the power of all magic spells is increased by 2%. Ten, but at the same time, the magic damage they endure increases by 20%.
Destruction spell level 6 (attacks through elements or magic and causes damage to the target's life, attributes and other abilities. In addition, some may even cause damage to weapons and equipment): Already mastered fire breathing, fireball... chain lightning, ice There are twenty-two types of storms.
Restoration system lv1 (restoration system spells can be regarded as reverse magic of the destruction system. It will restore the target's attributes and status, and even enhance it.): treatment, rapid treatment, wound treatment, a total of three types .
Summoning lv5 (Spells of the summoning system bring distant or even alien entities, living creatures or weapons and equipment to the front of the eyes through induction. Mages who are good at this can even sense, summon and teleport each other.) : Summoning magic pets, summoning fire spirits... and sending away evil spirits, a total of twenty types.
Change system lv5 (achieving a certain purpose by changing the physical and magical properties of the target. This type of spell is practical and widely used): candlelight, stone skin, steel skin, underwater breathing... ten types in total.
Illusion system lv1 (achieving a certain purpose by influencing the target's mind, this type of spell can be forced to order): three types: courage, anger, and fear.
Mystical system lv2 (the characteristic of this obscure magic system is the manipulation of magic power): life detection, reflecting damage, absorbing magic, and imprisoning souls.
Thumbology department? (The spells of this system do not affect the properties, structure, and appearance of objects, but temporarily change the laws of things)
Enchanting level 5: Consume souls (usually soul stones) to give some magical attributes to weapons, equipment or other items that meet the specifications. You have mastered improving magic recovery, increasing the upper limit of vitality, absorbing magic...a total of 27 types of enchantments.
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"Very good, I like this straight-to-the-point communication method. That place is called the Wild Waterfall Temple... There is a dragon stone hidden there. It is said that there is a map of the Dragon Tomb carved on the back of the stone. Help me bring the dragon stone back. ...Hmm...Does this Lord Golden Eye think I'm weird? I don't look like a Nord at all?"
Roy felt the mage's displeased gaze and immediately turned his head to look at a strange table behind him - completely black, with a five-pointed star carved in the center, a lit white candle placed at one end, and decorated with human figures Skulls are both mysterious and terrifying.
Enchanting Table
A workbench that consumes soul stones, materials, enchants items, or destroys objects to obtain enchantment recipes.
Fantastic, such a tool does not exist in the world of witchers.
Roy made up his mind to find a way to get one for research.
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Farenjia continued, "That is a huge ancient building, belonging to the ancient Nords, perhaps dating back thousands of years. Its location is on a mountain a few miles south of Ximu Town. You guys You can ask the locals when you get there."
"Is it dangerous?" Frien asked nervously,
"In a place like that, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, there are bound to be bandits gathering outside the temple, and traps inside the temple are inevitable." Farenjia looked calm and said that you can definitely handle it.
And Roy's eyes turned to a prismatic lavender crystal on the left hand of the mage.
Soul Stone (Small)
A crystal that stores pure soul energy to charge enchanted items or replenish magic power.
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This thing is exactly the same as the blood gem he tinkered with last night.
He couldn't help but reach out and touch it. ~IndoMTL.com~ Dude, interested? I'll sell it to you cheaper, 199 gold coins. ”
Frien temporarily acted as a translator, pointed at the soul stone, and gestured for a long time.
Roy reluctantly understood, shook his head and smiled.
Open your palm to reveal a crystal - the blood gem that was filled during meditation last night.
"This is - a small soul stone, a trophy during the adventure?" The mage took it and looked at it for a moment, "Are you going to sell it to me? Of course you will accept it. For the sake of helping me find the dragon stone, I will give you a high price. , how about buying it for 100 gold coins?"
Roy spent another half a day explaining, and Frien even guessed the explanation,
Finally made it clear, exchange rather than sell.
In addition to being the court mage of Xueman City, Farenjia also sells spell-related products.
Soul stones, enchantment recipes, and what Roy is most interested in - the spell book!