"Welcome, Marven.

The patriarch of the Black Thorn family. ”

Rift City in the evening looks particularly dilapidated for some reason, perhaps the result of the continuous swamps and lakes that shroud the city in thick fog at night, or perhaps it is the subjective conclusion that Ellie has come to after learning about the reality of the place.

Because compared to the mansions of Black Thorns, the city looks bleak.

Near the mansion, Ellie sat next to a stake and saw the important people she wanted to see.

“…… I can't imagine that the Thieves' Guild is counting on a child? ”

However, before Mercer returned, Marven had direct contact with Ellie, which surprised the latter a little, but when she thought of this woman's control of Rift City, after what happened here and she didn't know anything about it, I am afraid it is impossible.

She should be at least fifty years old, but now she looks like she is close to thirty years old, and she doesn't even have the slightest wrinkle, but has the meaning of reverse growth.

The gray and blackened hair is coiled around the shoulders, and the slightly narrowed Danfeng eyes are accompanied by a frowning brow, which is completely the posture of a hostess, even in such a dark place with her wheat-colored skin, the eye-catching beauty mole still can't be hidden.

The pair of clothes on her body felt even more valuable, and the fox fur left on her shoulders with the feathers of the eagle made her already not very friendly gesture even more domineering. And the black leather armor and coat that fit the body are completely like the lord's dress.

And in fact, she never denied that she coveted the position of lord.

"Because soon, the Thieves' Guild will be in my hands, Marwen."

"Girl, don't talk to me like that.

I can make you die silently at any time. ”

She was very unhappy that someone was above her, and this disrespectful attitude caused Marven to be hostile to Erlie, and she had no intention of restraining it at all.

"Human, don't talk to me like that.

I'm always ready for you to die. ”

"A vampire, what do you want to be arrogant about?"

In an instant, Marwen took out a delicate dagger from under her, and her other hand condensed the power of magic for a moment, aiming it at Erli's forehead.

"Really... Mankind?

Can you give it a try? ”

The scarlet eyes and exposed fangs didn't flinch at all, but Marven vaguely saw that something seemed to be fluctuating behind Erlie.

A large black figure twisted around her body, like goat's horns and lizard scales, and she couldn't even discern what the thing on Elle's body was, that is, it had a strange human form, but she saw countless gaping jaws of blood, writhing like a meat grinder.

Ma Wen even felt that she had seen how the soul was devoured into those mouths at this moment, and, faintly, she heard some screams.

She subconsciously wanted to move her body, but found that every muscle in her body was completely stiff, and she couldn't even move her eyes, so she could only let the cold sweat she had never felt slowly flow down her body.

"Smack"

With a snap of his fingers, turning the gelatinous air into fluid, Marwen's breath suddenly let go, and she breathed loudly.

"Marwen... Listen up

Join my forces and you can get all the things that a human can get.

The Lord of Rift City is just your puppet... But I guess you prefer to sit in that position. ”

Ellie's body remained the same as before, but now it was bathed in moonlight, making her body glow faintly.

"I don't need your submission, and I don't need to control your actions.

But some of the things I've said, you just have to do it. ”

“…… Who are you?

With the power of a god, why would you be willing to appear in front of me? ”

Marwen, who had calmed down because of the scene just now, put down the dagger in her hand, withdrew her magic, and looked straight at the little Ellie,

"You don't need to worry about this, you just need to know that the Thieves' Guild is controlled by me, and you are mine... Allies only. ”

"I think it's just your vassal, girl."

“…… Don't say it, Marwen.

Although you and I both know this is true. ”

“………

… Hum... What benefits do I get after you've mastered the Thieves' Guild once and for all? ”

Marvien walked up to Ellie and took in the scenery in front of her.

Thick fog wrapped around the entire city, and the already damp environment combined with the Rift City, which Marven was familiar with, to be honest, the city was probably the darkest place, and even the Silver Blood Family of Marcus City could not compare to the extent to which Black Thorn had taken root in the city.

But she was happy to do so, because the city was hers, and the future would be under her family's control.

The Skyrim Civil War turned her arrangement, which would have taken generations to completely transfer the position of lord to the family, into a huge speculation, and if the empire could win, it would not take long for her to become the lord of the city herself.

It was the Empire's deal with her, and that's why she didn't plan to deal with Ufrik.

"It looks like you're having some competitors in your wine, and I'm going to expand the Thieves' Guild's manpower and power.

I don't need your money, I'll take care of your opponents myself...

Of course, it's up to you to decide whether you want to live or die. ”

"Yes, Bee Wine Fields in Snowy City, help me take care of this person.

If you can make his mead disappear from my eyes completely, I can grant you that condition. ”

"So ......"

"Also, what exactly are you?

I want to know, otherwise don't talk about it. ”

Marwen asked Elle word by word, even if she was about to be swallowed by something unknown, she didn't want to let herself be in the unknown.

However, Erli on the other side ignored her and stretched out a hand alone.

"What?"

She frowned, but instead folded her hands, her long nails trimmed very smoothly, and there was no trace of burr at all because of life.

"Cooperation... Pleasant? ”

"I said, you ......"

Just as she was about to say something, Ellie's voice had become ethereal, making Marwen look at the claws stretched out towards her, and the hard armor and delicate scales formed the shape of the hand, making it easy to move.

“…… Demon. ”

There didn't seem to be any surprise, but Ma Wen's expression was still a little surprised, as if she was still chewing on the facts of this matter.

"That's right... It's a deal with the devil, would you, Marwen? ”

Hearing this, she laughed, not mocking, not chuckling.

It's a rage at all costs.

"As a Nord, I've made deals with both the Empire and Somer.

As for the demons and now? Only Songard is calling me. ”

"Then you can rest assured, I'm only on the side of the Dragonborn.

Alduin has returned, and all I have to do is make sure that this world is not destroyed. ”

The ethereal but firm voice made Marven not hesitate at all, grabbing Erlie's arm, sharp and barbed her skin, but did not let her move the slightest.

"It's a pleasure to work with."

"It's a pleasure to work with."

Ellie laughed, broke free of the other's hand, replaced it with her own small white hand, and brushed the scars and blood from the other's palm.