A lively night passed quickly for the Nords of Skyrim, who ushered in the 203rd year of the Fourth Age in a heavy snowfall. Over the past year, the Nord people of Skyrim have experienced the wrath of dragons and wars. But fortunately, now that the war has stopped, the dragon Alduin has also been stabbed by the prophesied dragonborn at the peak of the Holy Land of Hosgar, the throat of the world.

The new year can finally get off to a better start...... That's what the vast majority of Skyrim dwellers think.

Early in the morning, there were already several clusters of people in the tavern of Windhelm City. Or two or three people chatting together over a sip of wine, or listening to the bard singing the tune of the new school.

This is the former main city of Stormcloak, and it is also a very unfriendly city to foreigners. Although the Storm Cloak has now been forcibly disbanded, this culture of discrimination against foreigners still persists. They are not very friendly to humans with unexpected Nord blood, especially elves. Although many people are disgusted when facing the high elves, they will always stay on the surface of disgust because of their cold demeanor, and when they face the dark elves, cold words and even punches and kickers will appear.

The crew of the Northern Maiden rushed back early in the morning after a night of hangover, and before leaving last night, the captain had said that if they did not return before sunrise in the morning, they would never come back. That's why they're struggling to get back. The previous dark elf had managed to escape from the ship, and had not been seen in months. Of course, some rumors about the Northern Maiden did not come out as the captain imagined. So the captain also gave up the search for this dark elf. But it's always good to guard against the dark elves.

"Stop! This is the Northern Maiden, which belongs to a private boat! One step further we have the right to reward you, and the guards won't blame us! Three cloaked figures wandered around the docks, trying to see how they wanted to get on board, and the sailors on the deck saw the movements of these men, and shook their knives in their hands and shouted loudly.

One of the people on the side of the three obviously couldn't help his temper when he heard this arrogant remark, and wanted to rush forward. But as soon as he left, he was stopped by the leader: "I want to see your captain!" ”

“…… What the? The sailor on the deck looked incredulous, his eyes widened as he looked at his companion, plucked his ears fiercely, and then said loudly. You want to meet our captain? Who do you think you are?! ”

The companion next to him couldn't help but laugh when he saw his exaggerated movements, and the eyes that fell on the three people were all mocking.

"Well, then I'll let him come to see me in person......" The leader of the three was silent for a moment, then spoke lightly.

"You really think of yourself as a green onion!" When the sailors on deck heard this, they felt that they had been provoked, and rolled up their sleeves and prepared to disembark and have a few tricks with these guys.

But before he could move, he was struck by a strong force from the back of the head, and one of the unsteady feet fell from the side of the boat and fell into the water.

Behind him, the captain of the Northern Maiden reluctantly pulled up a kind smile on the corner of his mouth, and said: "My subordinates have no eyes, and I hope that a few distinguished guests will forgive me......"

He led the three of them with one hand, while the other was clutching his neck, as if there was a flea hiding there that might escape at any moment. Several sailors who were going to show the three people "color" saw that their captain was so respectful, and hurriedly stood up one by one, watching the three people in front of them walk by in horror.

It wasn't until they reached the captain's bedroom that the three of them lifted their cloaks.

"Lord Count Nalan...... How did you come to this place in person......" Looking at the appearance of the leader of the three, the captain's tone was even more respectful.

"I'm here for two main reasons, first of all...... I'm asking you for news about the Stormhelm City. Count Nalan took out a white scarf from his pocket and wiped the already clean stool in front of him again before slowly sitting down.

"This ...... What kind of news do adults need? The captain's face changed and changed, and finally he spoke. Before we start talking, can you stop this thing for a moment...... I'm afraid it's tormenting me too much and affecting my train of thought......"

"Oh...... That's it, it's gone in ten minutes, it doesn't matter. I think pain can make your mind clearer, doesn't it? The vampire Count Nalan said as he beckoned, and the door that was still open closed with a bang as if it had been blown by a strong wind.

"Ah...... Good...... Good...... That...... Don't know what you need from the news? The captain rolled his eyes and asked tentatively.

"Well, there's a lot of news I want to know...... But what do I need now...... You must already know that, don't you? ”

"Wind Helmet City has a permanent army of about 3,000 people, and once the war starts, plus the temporarily recruited noble private soldiers and the guards in the city, it will add up to about 6,000 people."

Hearing the words of the captain in front of him, Count Nalan sighed softly: "There are so many people...... This Ufrik is really cautious......"

As he spoke, he slowly lowered his body: "The captain is a smart man, and he knows what we want to do...... As long as you cooperate with me and get me the defense map of Stormhelm City, then when this time it is done, I will give you great strength and infinite life......

"This ......" The captain's eyes instantly panicked, and with the panic in his eyes, he even felt that the thing on his neck, the person in front of him, had left for himself that could kill him.

"Of course, you have two more days to think about it, and in two days I'll come to you and get what I want...... If not, I think you will be clear about the consequences......" Count Nalan waved his hand, signaling that he didn't want to hear the captain say more: "The second thing is also our top priority. Let me introduce you to you, this is our Count Cancur, and I need you to send a ship that can carry three hundred people to send them to Half Moon City, by water. When I arrived, I studied the map of Skyrim, and there was a waterway leading from here to the Half Moon Lake...... I think this is a gesture for you, Captain......"