The snowy owls flew away one by one, and there were only a few people left in the huge festival venue.

It is a large flat area of snow located to the east-north of the Frozen Cliffs, not far from the Frozen Cliffs. Traces of the carnival were faintly visible, the roof of the wooden cart was covered with a thick layer of snow, the stove next to it was half buried in the snow, and the barrels were placed one after the other. Not far away, you can see a sheepfold enclosed by a wooden fence, but there are no sheep inside.

"I don't know why we're here so early. Felder's nose turned red from the cold, and he exhaled a burst of white air, jumping on his legs.

"Why don't we try this? Vane pulled out the camera he had bought for a fortune from his bag and shook it in his hand. Several teenagers were immediately interested, posing in the snow.

"A little further back...... The Simpson leaned inside...... Good...... Laugh a little......" Wayne held the black camera, put his fingers on the shutter, and bent down slightly.

"Click!"

"Vane, do it again, I just closed my eyes ......"

Vane: "......"

"Click!"

"Vane, my hair is messed up, do it all over again!"

Vane: "......"

"Click!"

Finally, this time it seems to have satisfied everyone.

"Let me see!" Elena and the others ran over.

"What, Vane, you're making me look so ugly!" Elena pouted, a little unhappy.

"And I, Vane, you took me like an idiot. Felder also joined the chorus of denunciations.

"I said make you laugh, and you all turned out to be like dried barracudas. Vane spread his hands in frustration.

"But I can't control my face anymore. Felder rubbed his frozen cheeks aggrievedly.

......

Time flew by in laughter, and the festival venue slowly became lively.

Oktoberfest attendees are dominated by dwarves and goblins, but there are also humans and elves. Most people come by walking from the frozen cliffs, but there are also those who ride goats and snowy owls. Individual goblins drive two-wheeled machines emitting black smoke, and as long as they don't break down in the middle of the road, it looks quite interesting.

There doesn't seem to be any planning for the venue. Dwarves gather in groups to drink and laugh, goblins set up their stalls at will, human adventurers gather around the dwarven blacksmiths to pick up their weapons, and the occasional elf from Sablanto dances to the cheers of the crowd.

In front of a goblin booth in the middle of the venue.

“...... Although Divosk claims to be the kingdom of magic and machines, the most cutting-edge goblin technology is in Thorsen. Felder said excitedly, his eyes looking at all sorts of novel gadgets.

"I remember you saying earlier that goblin technology was a bit 'primitive'. Vane said deliberately.

"I don't know which guy said that, you must be mistaken. Felder crouched on one knee, playing with a small object, and muttered.

At that moment, a gentle hand gently grasped Vane's left hand, reminding him of the situation on the train.

"Well, there seems to be a seller of magic herbs over there, let's go check it out. Vane's heart pounded, and the warm sensation spread from his hands to his whole body. He mustered up his courage, turned and took the hand tightly and walked forward.

Just as the two left, Felder stopped what he was doing, and his eyes darkened. A cold wind blew his blonde hair, and the snowflakes that had not long fallen on his hair spun in circles and flew into the air.

Felder sighed and put the cold thing in his hand back in its place. It was an old music box, and in the box were two little people kissing, and somehow, when they hit the ground, they rang. He stood up, stamped his numb feet, put his two hands red from the cold to his lips, and sighed. Whew, it seems to be warmer.

The festival venue became more crowded, and the loud sound spread far away, so that even in this cold snowfield, it was not lonely.

"Well, what about Ace and Simpson?" Vane felt like he was sweating as he held Elena's hand, but he didn't want to let go.

"They seem to have gone to see the sheep race. Elena turned her head and smiled sweetly.

"Shall we go and see it then?" Vane was glad that he had found a new topic, but also disappointed in his clumsiness.

Elena didn't reply, she stopped, drew her right hand, and put it in front of her eyes in a bowl. Soon a snowflake fell on her hand and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Can you believe it? Such a beautiful snowflake, it was just a speck of dust at first. Elena took Vane's hand, looked at him with bright eyes, and said, "I'm sure some people, even like dust, can't stop him from turning into snowflakes." ”

She stood on tiptoe, put her mouth close to Vane's ear, and whispered, "And you're that kind of person." ”

In the snow, in the crowd, hands around each other, hugging each other tightly.

Elena, I'm willing to turn into a snowflake for you, even if it's just for a moment.

......

Vane didn't talk nonsense just now, there was indeed a human magic herb dealer with a stall in a corner. He dragged Elena over. The types of medicinal materials are not complete, but there are basically elementary and intermediate magic medicinal materials commonly used.

"Black pearl, fern root, sulfur, volcanic ash, holly, laurel, cryolite...... Well, there's not enough lizard tails. Vane carefully selected the magic herbs in front of the stall.

"Alright, that's all. Vane picked out a pile of herbs and placed them on the board, some of which were covered with thin layers of ice.

"Just give fifty silver coins. The man rubbed his hands together and smiled with satisfaction on his face. He looked at Elena and smiled, "Your little magician boyfriend is really good-looking. ”

"Do you still need to say that?" said Elena, feigning displeasure, but her face was smug that could not be hidden.

......

Happy times are always short-lived. After watching the fierce dwarven sheep race and eating and drinking, the crowd gradually dispersed, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone lazily on the crooked barrels and footprints all over the ground.

Vane and the others waited for half an hour in front of the elevator before they could sit down, but this time it didn't seem to feel as bad as before.

Arriving at the dungeon, Felder rejoiced like a Casali parakeet, and went to Old Neil's blacksmith shop alone to retrieve his precious sword. Others dragged their tired bodies back to the Iron Heart Inn.

The dwarves drank their beers as usual, discussed the Oktoberfest aloud, and burst into laughter from time to time. Because they had filled their stomachs with too many roast lamb shanks and beer at the Oktoberfest, the crowd just ate something hastily.

"I'm going back to Casali tomorrow. Elena sat at the table, holding her chin with one hand and said listlessly.

"Isn't that a good thing? After that, we can go straight to Lukan City by boat. Vane said.

"That's right, Lucan City is the first city of humanity on the continent of Laffre, and the only city in the Duchy of Lucan. I've heard it's a very interesting place. Isn't that right, Simpson?" Ise touched Simpson next to her with her elbow.

"That's right. Simpson, who sat more than a head taller than Ace, grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. The expression seemed to say, "You're right."

"But I still like the ......," Elena muttered to herself. Grandpa, bless us with all the best, she prayed silently in her heart.

......

The next day, as it was the last day of rest before the trip, everyone slept comfortably, and ate some food downstairs at the inn at close to noon.

Herbertsel's food is a bit monotonous, except for the oatmeal bread and goat, which is not bad with a cold Sorson beer.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the train to Casali slowly accelerated out of the Herbertsel station.

Looking out of the car window, the surrounding scenery recedes, and the towering frozen cliffs slowly shrink until they disappear into the vast expanse of snow.