War.

Humanity will never be able to escape war.

When the flames of war sweep in, everything that is elegant, vulgar, great, small, rich, and despicable will be burned out in this flame. One qiē, no one can escape.

Just for a few pieces of land, a few words, a few postures and movements, thousands of people will lose their lives because of this. They were supposed to be good farmers, carpenters, miners, or traders. But they had to pick up shields and swords, and fight to the death with more people who had the same fate as them.

How stupid.

However, it is inevitable.

War will always come, and the difference is only sooner or later.

And the fuse of this qiē originated in that twilight moonlit morning, in the small town called Kai Latalde, which is located in the territory of the White Land.

In the center of the square, there is an elven armour that falls in a conspicuous corner, for fear that others will not be able to see it. But a Nord girl who died of humiliation caught the attention of the Storm Cloaks.

One of her hands was unnaturally hidden behind her back. In the palm of his hand, he clutched a piece of the imperial officer's skirt and tail ornament.

Could there be stronger evidence than that?

When the girl's body was escorted back to the Wind Helmet, the whole city exploded like a freighter thrown into Mars. The agitated Nords took to the streets, and in their eyes, a blazing flame burned.

Revenge!!!

The Imperials must pay for this!

………………

The hands of the stonemasons are light and flexible. It didn't take much effort to smear the mud evenly on the cut surface of the stone and fix it with wooden frames and ropes.

But if you repeat this job a thousand times. No matter how strong his fighting spirit is, it is inevitable that he will be a little tired.

"Master, water. ”

When he decided to rest in the shadow of the stone. Immediately, a clever apprentice came up and respectfully handed over a kettle full of purified water.

It's the fifth day of the starfall moon. The news that Loristed had suffered a natural disaster and that most of the city had been destroyed had reached the day before yesterday. However, this obviously had little to do with the stonemason, who had no relatives in Loristed.

"How much progress is left for today?" the stonemason unceremoniously drank the water from the jug. Asked nonchalantly.

The young apprentice immediately began to visualize the section of the low, largely formed wall. It was not long before the conclusion was reached.

"Twelve feet more. ”

"Twelve feet. The stonemason smacked his lips. A week ago, the amount of work required in one day was only that much, after all, although Xue Man was attacked by the dragon, the damage to the building was not very large. However, in the past few days, the group of nobles didn't know what was crazy, and they actually asked for three times the workload!

It's hard to be strong!

He misses his warm cabin, his soft bed, and his wife's handmade beef pies. But he didn't have the possibility of seeing them until the work was complete. He couldn't help but glance at his apprentice with some envy. It's good to be young. I've been working for so long, and I haven't been tired at all. I couldn't have done it ten years ago.

"Master, there are suddenly a lot more legionaries in the city. The young apprentice said in a low voice. It's like it's some big secret.

The stonemason glanced at him, he really didn't have the energy to pay attention to the curiosity and thirst for knowledge peculiar to young people. So he replied lazily: "This is something that those noble lords should worry about, and it is not your turn to think about it." ”

The young apprentice who had hit a nail was a little frustrated. He hung his head and muttered softly, "Someday......"

"Huh?"

"Nothing. The apprentice suddenly looked at the stairs not far away. "Someone looks like they're coming there!"

The older stonemason leapt to his feet and hurried back to his post. His movements were so swift that by the time the visitor appeared at the entrance of the staircase, he had already finished processing an untreated stone.

Only then did he carefully look at the man who had suddenly appeared on the snowy city wall out of the corner of his eye.

It was an Imperial officer who looked a little weak. Although the various ornaments representing status and official positions on the heavy leather armor have been deliberately removed. But from the way he walks, it can be seen that he is a person with status. Ordinary little people will never be able to get out of such a momentum.

This may be a civil official, similar to a secretary or something.

But even if it is only a civil official, it is not something that these two stonemasons can offend. They immediately stopped what they were doing and retreated to the wall.

"Regards you, my lord. The stonemason bowed deeply.

Their actions had little effect on the officers. A deep bow was exchanged for a subconscious wave - and by the time they looked up, the officer had disappeared at the other end of the wall.

"Get to work. The next time I come is probably the overseer. The stonemason gave the apprentice a word of instruction and returned to his post. And the young apprentice wisely didn't ask any more questions.

If the desertion is seen by the overseer, the lightest will be a whip!

He lowered his head and began to process the pot of mud beneath his feet. Soon, the officer's affairs were left behind him.

………………

When the officer came to a watchtower on the edge of the city walls. A dark elf with a slanted cross on his face was already waiting for him.

"Long time no see, Hadawa. ”

"Long time no see, Roy. ”

It is better to have one day together in the midst of adversity than ten years in peace. When old friends meet, a warm hug is indispensable.

Roy looked at the Imperial officer in front of him, Hadava was obviously a little more robust than before.

"You smell of incense and white ash on your shoes. Let me guess, you just passed by Qatar Vakiri's funeral?"

Hadava shrugged his shoulders and replied, "After all, it is a heroic man who died of exhaustion after fighting the beast, and it is only natural to pay a little tribute when passing by. ”

"Beasts. Roy pursed his lips and didn't go any further.

"I heard that you are very good in the legion, and you have taken the position of senior centurion in just one month, how did you come to Xueman? ”

"It's just a routine military move, and it's not a big deal. Hadawa leaned against the guardrail and looked down. In his vision, at least three hundred stonemasons could be seen diligently repairing the snow-filled interior walls. "It's said that Ufrik is gathering an army, and maybe he'll choose to attack Snowman. ”

"But it's also possible that Mossal. Roy said, tossing Hadava a bottle of mead. "Would you like a bottle?"

"You threw it all over and came to ask me. He took a big sip. Then he wiped his mouth and put the bottle down. "Say it in advance, if you're here to find out, you don't have to ask. I can act like I didn't see you. ”

Roy shook his head. "There's not a single Dark Elf in Oufrik's hands. And I left the Rift Valley purely for a personal matter. I just happened to meet you in Xueman. But if you stay in Dugu City, we'll meet again soon. ”

"Oh?" the new centurion looked puzzled. "I'm very junior in the legion, so I can't help you much. ”

"It's not a hassle. Roy pulled a document out of his pocket. Hand it to Hadawa.

"Lizardmen?"

"It's Argons. The dark elf corrected, "This wurmite named Grum Ray once tricked me. I'm going to trouble him. But as you know, the more bloody methods are not much respected in the union, so I'd like to see his file. Let him lose some money. ”

"I'll keep an eye on it. Hadava put away the illustrated material. Walked down the watchtower.

"By the way, do you know what happened to Alice? I've just been here and don't know much about the situation here. She is said to have killed a dragon, and seems to be called a dragonborn?" Hadava asked as she walked. He was still a little concerned about the girl who had been killed from Helgen with him.

"Don't you even read the signs?" the dark elves pointed to the nearest corner. It is said that three days ago, the notice was suddenly plastered all over the snowy streets overnight. Now in Snowman, even illiterate beggars know that Alice killed the dragon and was canonized as a baron. ”

"Huh?"

The two of them came to the notice board in the corner, and it didn't take much effort to see the notice of the Lord's Mansion with the bust of Alice.

[In the name of the noble protector of the snowman, the man of the great shore, the lord of Barguf. Canonized Alice the Dragon Slayer as the Baron of the Snow Man. Notice is hereby given. 】

Underneath this notice is the seal of the Lord's Palace. In order to prove the legitimacy of this article.

"That's really...... unimaginable. Hadava swallowed. "I know she's talented. But that's a bit too much of an exaggeration. ”

"It's not the weirdest part. Roy said, "It's been more than half a month since the dragon was killed, and the wreckage is estimated to have been disposed of by the court wizards down to the bones. But the notice was sent only three days ago. And I heard in the tavern that Alice once made a big fuss in the snow and swept the lord's face fiercely. It stands to reason that there should not be a canonization. ”

"Maybe something has changed since then? After all, Barguf is a talented lord. Hadava thought for a moment. As things stand, the name of a dragon slayer might have a good effect on morale.

I think the answer to this question may have to be asked by Alice herself. She doesn't seem to be in the snow now. ”

"Oh well. Maybe it's time to think about something else. For example, how about a good drink in a tavern?"

"Sounds good. ”