Now, the fire oil arranged between the inner and outer cities of the snow has not been completely burned. But the army of Stormcloaks has already begun to enter the battlefield. The remnants of the Legion, the Swordsmen, and the Snow Guards are battling the Silver Hand and the Iron Undead of Geld for control of the inner towers.

The rebellious clan warriors attacked various strategic points in Xueman. Watchtowers, watchtowers, squares, street junctions, almost none have fallen. One-fifth of them failed, one-fifth did not even put up symbolic resistance, and the remaining three-fifths were caught in a tug-of-war, presumably quickly decided.

The group of comrades, who were capable of intervening, was in internal chaos at this time due to the rebellion of the ancient clan. The members of the Circle took different positions to attack each other, and even the respected pioneer Krako was unable to unify everyone's opinions in a short period of time.

At this time, the only thing that can be counted on may be the lord guard of Longxiao Palace. If they do manage to do as the legend says, perhaps the gates of the inner city will be able to fall back into Balguf's hands before the Storm Cloak crosses the fire.

But before that, they had to come out of the Longxiao Palace first.

……………………

When Minnie Mouse stepped on the first steps in front of the Dragon Sky Palace, she didn't find a single living person around.

[How long ago was the last time you were here?]

"I feel like it's been a long time.] 】

The corpses of the clan warriors and guards squeezed each other, as if they were going to crush each other when they died. Their blood mixed together and left along the steps, converging into small red streams.

The battle should have started at the lowest level of the Dragon Palace. It must have been a sneak attack, and the outermost dozens of guards were killed with little resistance. A large number of them lost their lives, and their eyes were filled with panic, anger, and disbelief. Probably, they did not expect to be attacked here, to be betrayed.

Perhaps some of the killers and the slain were close friends before the rebellion began. Probably this is the only reason that can explain the grief on the faces of some of the Nord's dead - but what is the point? How much can personal feelings play in war?

Probably negligible.

Minnie Mouse kept going up until the thirtieth step before she saw the first clan warrior to fall. And it took another fifty steps for the dead of both camps to reach a balance.

Their swords were stacked on top of each other, their armor was stacked on top of each other, and their hair and beards were intertwined like aquatic plants. Bonded, fixed into clumps by coagulated blood. There is hardly a single gap to be found.

"Oh, now you're like brothers. Nords. Minnie Mouse held her toes and carefully jumped from side to side. She didn't really want to step on blood, and she didn't really want to step on the bodies of these dead. Even she didn't know why she had such an idea.

[It's really confusing. 】

Overhead, the clash of blades and the shouts of warriors could be heard in the distance. Estimating the distance, the clan warriors should have reached the top of Longxiao Palace by now. Perhaps they have already invaded the interior of the palace, and they may be about to take Balguf's head.

"So, do I need to speed up a bit?" Minnie asked herself.

The answer is no, there is no need for this at all.

She didn't move a minute faster, she didn't slow down a minute, she just walked unhurriedly, step after step, over corpse after corpse.

Minnie's footsteps suddenly faltered.

Just under a stone pillar beside her, she spotted someone who was somewhat familiar. Or rather, there are some familiar corpses.

Provantus Avinsi. ”

The head of the court leaned on the stone pillar, his face was blue and black, and there was not a single wound on his body. He should have been poisoned, not by the sword like his colleague - it was a true way to die in accordance with his identity.

[In the investigation prior to meeting Roy and the Wood Elf, it appears that he had single-handedly planned, at least partially, the assassination of Alice.] But Barguf played the role of an innocent in this case - whether this is true or not is perhaps debatable. But since this guy actually died here......]

【…… So that's it. 】

"The ontological thing is to let the ontology have its own headaches. Minnie Mouse clenched the mercury sword in her hand. The brow furrowed slightly.

"You can't ...... Let me do everything. ”

She no longer paid attention to the remains of the palace steward, but continued to ascend until she reached the top of the stairs, in front of the gate of Longxiao Palace. There, the lord and his guards were putting up their last stands.

She joined the fight.

The battle ended within five minutes.

The only person in the city who has the power to stand up to Minnie at the moment is Krako, the pioneer of the Brothers-in-Arms. And there's absolutely no way that old man is here now. And none of the rebellious clan warriors were even able to take Minnie's sword.

This is not something very strange. These people are not strong enough, their speed is too slow, and the ancient Nord armor on their bodies can't resist the mercury sword in Minnie's hand. Plus they are the betrayed party, and there is no way back. Minnie's attempt to kill them was obviously much easier than killing a flock of chickens - at least the chickens wouldn't scream and rush to their deaths.

And when Minnie put away the mercury sword and came to Barguf. Her golden-red hair was not messed up a single bit.

"It's been a long time. Minnie looked at the middle-aged man in front of her, who had only been seen for a month, his hair was half white, his beard was unkempt, and he looked like he had aged ten years. But those eagle-like eyes were still bright.

"Your Excellency, Lord Barguf. ”

The lord, with several scars on his body, looked up. looked at the girl in front of him with a complicated expression. He raised his hand, stopping the head of the guard, Ireles, from trying to protect him.

He said, "Alice, are you here to kill me?"

His tone was flat, as if he were asking Minnie if she had breakfast. I didn't take my life seriously at all.

"You're calling the wrong name. 】

"It was at first, but not now. Minnie replied. She did want to kill Barguf when she woke up at first, but as her investigation into the assassination deepened, this killing intent became less and less. And she herself has undergone a strange change.

Even if she could easily cut off the head of the person in front of her, Minnie Mouse didn't bother to pull out her sword again.

"Then you're here to save Xue Man?"

"If it's easy, maybe. ”

"Really......" Barguf closed his eyes and waved his hand tiredly. "Then you can go. No matter what you want to do, or whatever you want to take, no one will stop you now. ”

"Hmm. Minnie nodded slightly, and she was not polite, and just walked past the lord's side and walked towards the open gate of the Longxiao Palace—she could even clearly sense how the muscles in the head of the guard, Ireles, tensed up at that moment, and then gradually loosened.

Before entering the door, the girl suddenly stopped.

"If you still have hope, I think it's better for you to get out of here now. ”

"............" Barguv didn't answer, but struggled to his feet, limping towards the bottom of the Dragon Palace. Even if he almost fell, he didn't let the guards support him.

His guards were almost dead, and this might be his last chance.

The corners of Minnie's mouth curled slightly.

And just then, the lord's voice came from behind her.

"Alice, if you want to come back one day, the door is always open for you. ”

"You shouldn't say that to me. ”

With a 'boom', the door of Longxiao Palace slammed shut. Leaving only a questioning Barguf and his guards standing outside in a daze.

"What does that mean?" a question rose in Barguf's heart, but it quickly faded away in the smoke.

Now, he's going to face his fate.

………………………………

When Minnie Mouse stepped into the Dragon Palace, the hall was already empty.

The once majestic beams and pillars stand alone. The red carpet was covered with dirty footprints, flower beds crumbled, and bronze statues toppled. Even the brazier, which was supposed to burn day and night, was extinguished, and only broken dishes were left on the beautiful long table.

It was only a long time before the palace became like this.

Only at the top of the throne at the end of the main hall, the hideous dragon head was still imposing.

"[Dragon] meet again, Numenerius. Minnie Mom whispered, holding the huge totem poles on either side of the hall. She unfastened the strap of her sword and took the ebony blade into her palm.

"[Dragon] Ah, you read that right, I was killed. The girl covered her lips and smiled softly. "Not only has the [Dragon Language] been eaten, but even the name has been taken away. ”

She spun around suddenly, and the strength of her whole body was concentrated on the blade.

Immediately, it's a slash!

The entire totem pole crumbled into countless pieces in that instant. The contents of the seal engraved with strange runes fell from the center of the column. Crashed to the ground and shattered into a puddle of powder.

"Blade Warrior. ”

"The disciples of the snake people. ”

"These Akavir tricks are really troublesome. ”

Minnie then went to the other side of the hall and cut off another totem pole.

The ground shook slightly.

"My current name is Minnie Mouse, Minnie Alice. It's a strange name. No way, the guy who killed me was named Alice. That's all I can use that name. ”

As she spoke, she moved her hands, and the third pillar was quickly cut off by her.

In the snowy city, the rats that had been hiding underground suddenly squeaked and came out of the cave. Running around in groups. They seem to realize that something is about to happen. Even if he was trampled into meat in the next moment, he didn't dare to hide back into the ground.

Not only the rats, but also the insects flew out of the warm and cozy nests. Even on this starry night and moon day, it is a dead end for the worms to come out, it is the same.

Next, there is the fourth root.

"Well, I think that's pretty good. At least not like the poor ones who were eaten by the snake people, and there was not even a bit of scum left. Sometimes, it's a little lonely. ”

"Now, Numenerius. How about coming with me?" Minnie Mouse said earnestly, looking up.

She didn't get an answer.

She certainly couldn't have gotten an answer.

Because there are sixteen pillars in the main hall of Longxiao Palace. There are eight pillars engraved with the Akavir totem. Now there are four left.

Well, there are only three left.

Two roots.

One.

And just as Minnie Mouse cut off the last totem pole. Outside of Longxiao Palace, earth-shaking changes have also taken place.

The air is as thick as glue. Lead-gray heavy clouds hung low, and the thick darkness almost pressed down on the tips of people's noses.

The warring sides stopped. Everyone's heart is filled with inexplicable throbbing.

This strange and familiar scene is familiar to everyone in the snowman.

However, everyone kept their mouths shut. Even the most naughty child can only find that word from a nightmare......

"Dragon ......"

An inexplicable sense of existence rises from the center of the snow. It draws everyone's gaze and directs them to the middle and highest places where the snow is flooding.

Longxiao Palace. The land where the ancient Nord king Olaf imprisoned the dragon Angry Minerius.

And at this time, Minnie Mouse also came to the throne.

"It's time for [Dragon Language]...... Angry Minerius ......" she chanted softly, opening her arms as if she wanted to embrace an intimate **.

"[Dragon Language] join me...... Join us ......"

"Becoming...... New Alice!"