Donald frowned and walked briskly down East Street.

Because of the daring fanatic who pretended to be the Blighted One to swindle in Karar, he was very busy today.

As the security advisor of Ram Town, he had no reason to stay out of the town after such a serious incident in the town. Even if he didn't want to go out on such a cold day, since he had received a call from His Excellency Falina, he had to go immediately, even out of the least respect.

Everyone knows that Her Excellency Falina is the real master of this town. Since she wanted to hunt down the druid who didn't know what was wrong with his brain and wanted to pretend to be the blighter, then her own people had to follow her to make trouble.

At least the appearance still has to be done. But Donald bets that not only himself, but also the other advisors who had been summoned by Falina would never really care about it.

Anyway, it was a druid after all, and the matter between the druids could only be resolved by the druids, not to mention that Falina did not give evidence that the druid was pretending to be the blighter.

In the eyes of these advisers, this should be a persecution, a communiqué vendetta against an old enemy.

It is best to be able to handle it perfectly. But Donald: They didn't get any information about the so-called "fake blighter".

Therefore, after a brief discussion at the meeting, several of Farina's advisors decided to go through the process at least once - and only once, according to Her Excellency Farina's idea.

After all, if that "fake blighter" was actually the ruler of the Druid sect, then when he reacted, Falina would not necessarily suffer, and none of their advisors would be able to escape.

Donald is responsible for the security checks at various places where people gather.

Timber resources in Calar are very abundant, and expensive timber that can be sold for three gold coins in Titan can even cost one silver coin here. For this reason, the vast majority of buildings in Carraar are made of pure wood. Although Caral is also rich in ironwood, a rare wood as hard as steel, this does not mean that Caral has the luxury of building a house out of fire-resistant crystal wood.

Therefore, fire prevention is a very serious topic in every city in Carral, and the position of safety consultant has become very important because of this. Whenever the city guard has no time to patrol, security advisers conduct a round of inspections in fire-prone areas throughout the city.

-- Actually, it's still a scene. Donald pursed the corners of his lips.

He remembered that two days earlier, at the request of His Excellency Farina, he had just checked for a fire hazard and had effectively eliminated it. What's more, the people who have lived in Karal for a long time have a considerable degree of awareness of this fire, unless it is a hidden danger that cannot be detected by their professional knowledge, and other factors that may cause the fire will naturally be avoided by the residents themselves.

After entering an inn and taking a cursory glance at the hall, Donald left straight away, not even bothering to go up to the second floor.

He had other places to go. It's not a good habit to go out on such a cold day. Finish some early, go home, write a "everything is fine" report, hand it in, and then make up for the beautiful sleep is the king.

But just as Donald had just left the inn, a pleasant and soft voice came from behind him: "Sir, how do I get to the south gate?" ”

A cultured lady.

Before he could look back, this impression took shape in Donald's mind.

But when he looked back, he immediately realized that he had guessed wrong-

The waist-length black hair fluttered in the cold wind, the delicate little face was red from the cold, and the long eyelashes flickered, and the timidity was as cute as a small animal. The black corset outlined the slender figure like an elf, the slightly larger black trench coat showed the fairness of the girl's skin, and the mink shawl did not make the beauty feel warm, she just sighed and stomped her feet lightly on the spot.

-- The dress is a typical Bansar aristocratic style, the leather of the boots is the snow deer skin of Carraar, the shawl is the goods of this winter, and the trench coat is the popular style of the year designed by Master Nesser, Suze, and the alchemy style of thermal insulation is written in the sandwich with three broken chapters.

Not knowing whether to be ashamed or proud, as an honor student who graduated from Bansa's aristocratic academy, Donald calculated the total price of this beautiful girl's outfit almost instantly.

Each piece is worth at least three gold coins, and the outfit is worth about thirty gold coins together. Strictly speaking, it's not very expensive, and the overall style is quite mixed. But in a small place like Ram, no one can afford to buy such a suit.

If you put together the money of the "big merchants" of the whole of Ram, it is about the same.

Coupled with the ancient etiquette of the nobles of Nasuze, the beautiful long hair as black as the night sky, and the snow-white and delicate slender hands without calluses and scars, the identity of the girl in front of her is about to come out.

Although he already has a family, the unique swaggering psychology of men still makes Donald smile slightly, and asks in Su Zeyu: "Are you looking for someone?" Need help? ”

It was about when she met a familiar accent in another country, and the beautiful fairy-like girl was obviously stunned for a moment, and then she almost jumped up, leaned forward slightly, and asked happily in Su Zeyu, who had an imperial accent, "Do you speak Su Ze?" That's great, can you take me to the South Gate? My Guard...... My brother and I were separated and couldn't be contacted. All I know is that he is waiting for me at the South Gate, can you tell me how to get there? ”

The kind of authentic imperial capital with an elegant long tail and a jumpy pronunciation like a song made Donald dizzy to listen. It was true that he had taught himself Suze in Bansar, but that was limited to everyday communication. Once the pure Suze people spoke to him in the accented Suze dialect and spoke quickly, he could only listen to the approximation.

Although he only knew that the girl in front of him was going to the south gate to find her guard or brother, her accent had already revealed her identity.

Although it is located in the far north and covered with snow and ice all year round, the royal alchemists of Suze have established a giant thermostatic barrier in Gyasa, making it spring all year round and the air fresh. Coupled with the fact that Suze is a permanently neutral country, many hereditary nobles from other countries will choose to come here instead of Titan for retirement after abdication.

The scenery is good on one side, and the other is that although Titan is rich, the collision of ideas there is too intense, an idea emerges today, a theory emerges tomorrow, and an doctrine emerges the day after tomorrow - it is okay for young people, but for these old people, they would rather go to Suze, where the transportation is not so developed but quiet and serene, to retire.

But having said that, there are not many nobles who may live to abdicate.

As a result, the long-term residents of Gyasari are more likely to be officials from various parts of Suze. Throw an axe there and hit ten people, there can be more than nine viscounts of nobles, and the rest is eighty percent of the head of the big chamber of commerce.

To be able to grow up in that kind of place, any guard is not something that Donald can offend. What's more, it's this aristocratic lady who is obviously from an extraordinary background.

Don't look at the fact that her body is not expensive and very mixed, and every part is not rare, at least it can be bought locally in Ram - but there are some internal things that cannot be hidden by external clothing.

Donald studied estate management and valuation for four years at the Academy of Noble Pigeons in Bansar's capital, and although he still couldn't find a job in the local area after graduating, at least his vision was different from that of the pariahs like Carral.

This kind of fluent Gyasa-style Suze pronunciation is by no means something that can be learned in a year or two. Because of its proximity to the territory of the Winter Elves, the pronunciation of Suze is largely based on the language of the Winter Elves. Unless you have studied linguistics, most people can only learn the minimum pronunciation when learning Suze.

In the ears of Suze locals, they can instantly hear the difference between this pronunciation and the locals.

Because of the close relationship between Su Ze and the Winter Elves, some of the children of Su Ze's great nobles would be arranged by the family to contact the next generation of the Winter Elves when they were very young. On the one hand, it is to continue this hard-won friendship, and on the other hand, it is also the hope that the Su Ze people hope to use the bronze blood of the winter elves to optimize their family's bloodline, make their family's bloodline more noble, and let future generations naturally have a higher starting point.

Legend has it that the Su Ze royal family is because it contains a very high concentration of winter elf blood that shows the characteristics of black hair and black eyes. So......

Donald hurriedly took a step back and saluted respectfully to the beautiful girl who looked like an elf, "Please follow me, Miss." ”

"Then it's troublesome."

With a smile, the black-haired girl tilted her head, and then thanked Donald with impeccable courtesy: "Also, you can call me Herland." ”

"It's rude. Under is Donald, without a surname. ”

Donald lowered his head and said his name as well.

Before you know it, the conversation between Donald and Herland is reversed. Herlan was clearly walking behind Donald, and the two of them knew nothing about each other except their names, but they gave the impression of a guard and a young lady - the most bizarre thing was that the two parties didn't seem to notice it, and just accepted it as a matter of course.

"Speaking of which, Donald," asked the maiden, who claimed to be Herlan, with some curiosity, "how do I see so many regular troops running around the city in the morning?" Is it a morning exercise? ”

Regular?

Donald smiled wryly.

Where did the regular army come from in a small place like Ram. Even the city guards are equipped with armor, and all other armed forces are essentially the same as the militia.

So as he walked, he casually replied, "Those are Ram's city guards." Something big happened this morning, a druid with a bad brain pretended to be a blighter and swindled around the city, and the city guards were sent by Lord Falina to hunt him down. ”

"Huh? Why did he pretend to be the Blighter? ”

Herran's tone was full of doubt.

Donald shrugged his shoulders and signaled that he didn't know, "I don't understand either." However, in my opinion, it is up to to the question whether that one is a fake blight or the real thing. Her Excellency Falina summoned him before, let him go, and now wanted him again...... I really don't know what these big guys are thinking. ”

"Wanted? Do you have a portrait of him? Herlan was keenly aware of Donald's words.

"Yes. It hasn't been made yet, but Lord Falina has described it to us a few times," Donald said as he recalled, "yes...... He was pale-skinned, thin, and had yellow hair, and was about seventeen or eighteen years old. There is also a rancid smell on the body. ”

“…… Can you be sure? ”

For some reason, Herlan hesitated.

"Of course."

Donald said as a matter of course: "It is impossible for Lord Farina's memory to be problematic. She could memorize even a month's worth of ledgers in half an hour...... A terrible woman. ”

"That's ......"

Herlan thought thoughtfully.

Sensing this keenly, Donald was slightly surprised and then his expression became serious: "What's wrong?" Does the eldest lady have an impression of this person? ”

"You live in the East End, right?"

Herland laughed, "I've heard from the people of the West End that there is a stranger in the Mule Inn, who looks like you described. You can ask the owner of the Mule Inn in a moment. ”

"Outlander?" Donald chewed on the strange word, "There don't seem to be many outsiders in Ram......"

"-- It's a long way off."

Herlan interrupted Donald, accentuating the pronunciation of a word, and the words were meaningful.

Donald seemed to think of something, and immediately kept silent.

He beckoned a hurried passing guard and whispered something in his ear. Then the guard glanced at Herlan with some amazement, then immediately lowered his gaze, saluted, and hurried away.

"I thought you guys here were very well-informed," Herlan's expression was full of surprise, "after all, ......"

"After all, Ram is too small, isn't it?"

Donald laughed.

When the laughter subsided, he sighed slightly and nodded: "Indeed, there is indeed a problem with this place. It's not just that it's a small place, it's not just the people here. ”

"When I was in Bansa, I always heard that the people of Karal were simple, but when I came, I realized that it was not the same thing at all."

"It's not too much to describe it as stupid...... And it's not just a matter of personality, it's also a matter of mental condition......"

As if realizing what he had said, Donald immediately stopped talking, touched the back of his head heartily, and apologized to Herland: "I'm really sorry for the big lady, for letting you listen to such a boring complaint." ”

"It's okay."

Herlan looked up and smiled, and that gentle smile was heartwarming.

"Advisor! Donald Advisors! ”

Suddenly, an armored guard ran towards him with a panicked face.

"What's wrong? So flustered. ”

Donald took a cautious look at Herlan and saw that she didn't show any displeasure, so he looked fierce and reprimanded in a low voice.

The guard glanced at Herlan and immediately realized that it was a big man. So he hurriedly bowed, and then fell into Donald's ear and said something vaguely.

In an instant, Donald's face changed drastically.

"What? You say Mayor ......"

After blurting out, his voice immediately lowered: "Can you be sure?" ”

The guard nodded vigorously.

Donald's face turned pale. He bowed respectfully and apologetically to Herland, "I'm sorry, Miss. Something seems to be going on here......"

"It doesn't matter. I can understand it, and the person I'm waiting for has arrived. ”

Herlan nodded understandingly, then pointed to a particularly striking figure in front of him.

Donald looked over his finger and recognized it as a mountain man.

Look at the big shield behind him, probably a guardian. The momentum is very strong, at least at the level of the bronze level, maybe higher.

The man looked anxious at the moment, looking around.

…… I'm probably waiting for this eldest lady.

Donald knew this, so he bowed apologetically again and withdrew.

He had to report it to Lord Falina immediately.

But at this moment, a loud explosion came from a distance, which made his face even more ugly.

That's the direction of the Hunting Knife Tavern. I heard that they had just imported a batch of high-strength spirits from Suze......

Visible to the naked eye, a blazing smoke rose as the air around it distorted. Faintly, the light of the fire leaked through the cracks in the building.

As if agreed, several loud explosions came from several directions in succession. The exclamations, curses, and cries of the townsfolk were all in one.

The fire spread in all directions driven by the wind, and in the blink of an eye, the thick flames were connected.

Donald, who was in a hurry before, didn't move. He stood stiff in place, his eyes glazed over.

Suddenly, Donald felt a chill on his face.

He stretched out his hand and touched it.

-- It's snow.

Winter is coming.

The last winter that Donald, and so many of the people in this town, could experience, has arrived.