"Did Idolav look for you today?"

As I returned to the Hall of the Dead from my search in the Plains Trade Market, I was stopped by a young, sturdy Nord man in leather armor leaning against the eaves of the house.

As the name suggests, the Graymane family has gray hair, and the man in front of me has the usual blond hair of the Nords. His question is sensitive, but there shouldn't be anything wrong with his identity.

"Well, that's right, how did you know the way?"

"My name is Joe Warmaniac. Idolav has a habit of forcing newcomers to make choices, and today I saw the whole process of his coming down from the Sky Furnace, and I hope he didn't bother you too much. ”

Another member of the war mad family, judging by his slightly apologetic tone, seems to be a dove, and may be easier to talk to.

"It's not a matter of trouble, we haven't had any conflicts, and now I'm standing here in a good place. I'm just amazed at how much of a divide can arise between the two ancient families of Snowman. ”

"Alas......" said Joe Warmad in a tone of anguish, "our two families have been united for generations, like brothers. But the rebellion of Ulfric Stormcloak has broken us, and now we are even fighting against each other, which is foolish! Parochial! ”

I think so. "It's not for me to comment on things I don't know, but I read a lot in my hometown when I was younger, and there is no story that ends perfectly when the brothers turn against each other."

"The books of the Brightons are rich in wisdom that the reckless and belligerent Nords lack. There was no shortage of great heroes in the books of the Nords, but when they wrote magnificent epics, the protagonists relied more on their own force than on their wit. ”

"Oh? Are you a scholar, according to my observation since coming to Skyrim Province, only scholars are interested in books. A scholar who is powerful and martial will be praised in my hometown as 'both civil and military'. ”

Joe Warmad waved his hand, "Ha, not a scholar, I'm a poet." Battlefield fighting is certainly happy in the eyes of the Nords, but there is something more beautiful in life, so the profession of battlefield poet came into being, and I am honored to be a part of it. ”

"Art and combat are fused together, and it will sound more romantic."

"It's a pity that some sissies have ruined the word 'romantic'. They – especially that Mikael – sing just for money, for fame, to attract the attention of women, and that is tarnishing our traditions. ”

Uh, are the people of the War Maniac family all complaining about madness? As for the Mikael he complained about...... By the way, isn't it the author of the "Etiquette Guide to Snow City" in my hand? Looking at Joe's line of sight, it turned out that he had noticed the book in my hand, no wonder he suddenly complained.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a newcomer to Xueman, and it just so happens that the city is described in detail in this book, and I don't have any impression of the author of the book himself." The other party is very unhappy with the author named Mikael, and I am not much interested in defending this stranger. So I quickly put aside the relationship and stuffed the book into my light armor.

"It's a very detailed book, but it's a bit too detailed, and if you read on and you'll see how shameless Mikael is."

Joe Warmaniac ended his criticism of Mikael and turned the subject back to the two of us: "Look at you also have a pair of iron sheets on you, could it be that we are walking together?" ”

"I'm just a pure scholar and I've been in the academy for sixteen years." I lifted the sapphire eyes on the bridge of my nose and continued, "This light armor can make me feel more secure, but I haven't actually fought in any battles, which is a small pity. ”

"Oh my God, sixteen years...... You must have learned a lot, right? ”

"Well, I can study mathematics, history, anatomy, theology, architecture, and so on, plus a little magic." Considering the level of technology and the understanding ability of the other side in this world, I randomly listed and boasted of a number of disciplines - some of which I have been exposed to on Earth, and some of which come from Musk's knowledge, although not necessarily very specialized, but it is still okay to discuss some of them on this topic.

"Please accept my respect, young Brighton Scholar. Are you visiting Skyrim for travel and research? ”

On earth, a scholar is an honorific, and I can't afford it. Here, however, scholars are a profession with a positive connotation, and the scarcity of knowledge in this world has led me to accept the title.

"Well, the dragon in the neighborhood made me come here. By the way, what do you think are some places in Skyrim Province worth visiting? ”

"The Mage Academy of Winterhold, legend has it that it was built by the Nord mage Salidor with a magic spell, and it contains precious books handed down from the First Age; The Bard Academy in Dugu City, although there are many sissies there, their collection of books is very valuable; The Snow Tower of the Heights of Hosga, the Throat of the World, is home to the learned Greybeards, who are also well-versed in the way of roaring...... I've only heard of these places, and I haven't been to them myself, so I don't know if the Tao will be useful to you. ”

"Xie Lu, thank you for giving me a detailed information, I am already very satisfied, and I believe that with your help, my trip will be more fulfilling." I made a note of these places, especially the Heights of Hosga, where Graybeard, who studied the Way of Roar, and I should have been with me.

"You're welcome, a lot of people know about these places, and you just happened to ask me. Let's go have a drink together. "Joe Warmad extended an invitation to me.

"I'm happy to accompany you."

……

"Erlindil, get us something to eat and drink."

"Good, Joe." The wood elves behind the counter motioned for us to sit inside.

Joe Warmania took me to another tavern in Snowman, the Drunken Hunter, which looked a little more upscale than the mare banner and was a lot quieter.

I'm more satisfied with the name of this shop, it's the first normal store name I've seen since I came to this world, and the previous "Sleeping Giant", "War Maiden", and "Mare Banner" are really curious.

"Shopkeeper, may I ask what is the name of this tavern 'Drunk Hunter'?" My question to the Wood Elf shopkeeper.

"Ah, welcome friends from afar to visit Snow City, I hope you can get a beautiful memory here. As for the name of the tavern, it's like this......"

"I live here with my brother and earn money hunting. One day, after drinking, we went out hunting together at night, and then my drunken brother took me for a deer. He shot an arrow through my ...... Buttocks. ”

"I've been injured and now I'm only going to open a tavern here, and my brother is in charge of supplying me with ingredients. After that unforgettable experience, I knew what the name of the shop should be. ”

……

"Jane Lhasa?" Joe met an acquaintance and greeted her, "Ireles didn't embarrass you?" ”

The dark elf named Jane Lhasa put the dagger she was playing with back into her sheath and replied solemnly, "If I am serious, there are five ways to send her to Boyesia." ”

"Hehe, you're still so confident. I would like to introduce to you, this is a friend I have just met, a scholar from Gao Am Province. Under the moon, this is Jane Lhasa, similar to us, she is also a ...... Artist. ”

"Death is my aesthetic, life is my canvas, and blood is my masterpiece." Jane Lhasa then added.

Good secondary two. I couldn't help but sneer.

……

A female dark elf assassin or thief from Morrowind Province wandered around the area and was summoned by the Snowman Dragon Slayer Order to share a bounty. Because the tavern was relatively quiet, Jane Lhasa was willing to stay here before the official operation.

"Assessment? I had a draw with Ireles. I have no interest in playing killer on my client, and I don't want to expose my hole cards. Of course, it is undeniable that her martial arts skills are very high, and her years of guarding by the lord's side have also given her a lot of experience in dealing with assassins, and perhaps she has also hidden her strength. ”

It seems that joining the dragon slaying team must first pass the assessment of the lord's dark elf guard, and I asked Jane Lhasa about some things about the assessment.

"You also want to join the dragon slaying team, I think Ireles can take you down with one move. If you're a mage, I don't know how Irelis would evaluate a spellcaster, she doesn't trust outsiders. Maybe you should go to the lord's magic advisor, the mage named Farenga Secret Fire. ”

The three of us chatted over a drink, and I told them about some of the things I had learned from Earth, and I also asked them about some of the doubts they had during the trip.

"Why are there so many outsiders in Skyrim Province?"

"Thirty years ago, during the Great War of the World Realm, the province of Cellodil in the south of Skyrim became the main battlefield, and the province of Falling Hammer in the southwest was not much better. Although the province of High Rock was not affected to the north of the falling hammer, you also came to the skyrim, and as for the province of Morrowind to the east......"

The Dark Elf took Joe's words and went on to explain, "Azura sent down divine punishment, and the volcano turned Morrowind into ruins. ”

"Azura? Volcano? ”

"Azula is a god worshiped by the clan of Jane Razak, and why did she destroy Morrowind...... Jane Lhasa, do you know anything about this? ”

"I'm just a mercenary who has been wandering in a foreign country for many years, how could I know what happened between the Inquisition and the Goddess. But as you can see, the wrath of the goddess spreads to all the Danmo - oh, in Skyrim we are called the Dark Elves. ”

"It's really unfortunate, I hope your clan can come out of the shadow of losing their homes as soon as possible." I comforted Jane Lhasa, and at the same time secretly felt the temper of the dark elf gods.

"Danmo is used to wandering around."

"Are you doing well here?"

"I first lived in Stormhelm on the eastern side of Skyrim, the largest city on Morrowind's road to Skyrim, where many of my people settled on the escape from the volcano. The current environment in Windhelm City is very unfriendly, and I chose to leave. ”

Sounds like he left Windhelm because of racial discrimination? A city of Nords suddenly burrowed into a large group of dark elf refugees, and it was inevitable that there would be some friction.

"Now, whenever someone is willing to sponsor me, I will show them my craft."

"Well, if I need it, I'll take care of your business."

"Ha Luha, you snatched another potential customer from your comrades."

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After a full meal, everyone said goodbye to each other and went about their own business. Slightly drunk, I returned to the Hall of the Dead and took out the Hitchhiker's Guide and continued to read the unfinished parts. Joe Warmaniac's accusations against the author of this book didn't affect me at all, but I was concerned that he was "overly detailed."

"Snowman City is not only for adventurers who need rest and supplies, but also for those who are looking for wealth and friendship, a night out, or those who are planning to stay here for a long time. It's not like other cities have only one tavern, and it has a large number of maids in two taverns......"

I've already read the part about the city during the day. Next...... Seems to be going to a strange place?

……

"Mare Banner - A sturdy and enthusiastic Nord girl, Hurda, runs the bar, where travelers, mercenaries and merchants from all over the world can feel the warmth of spring and the liveliness of summer. Satya, the barmaid, is an exotic beauty of the Red Guard. She is very mysterious, and your humble author is planning to find her secrets. ”

I've been to the hotel before, and I don't have much impression of that Hurda, but as for the maid at the bar, Satya, I'll have time to see it someday.

……

"Outside the mare banner is a well-organized market where I found my true love. She was Carrota Valencia, the pretty widow who sold toast every day like a magnet for me. Mara is on top, and one day I'll capture her heart! ”

Uh, are you really big husband so directly written in the book?

……

"Arcadia is a very kind and kind lady. After learning that she was a Celerodil native far from home, I often talked to her. Unfortunately for me she is a little older - of course, she would be an ideal companion for some older gentlemen. ”

Uh, gentleman......

……

"The proprietress of the War Maiden's blacksmithy is a beautiful Nord girl, Adrian Avensi, but unfortunately she is married to an ugly and savage bear. Adrian is pretty, but I don't want to try her husband's tomahawk. If you have a special penchant for wives, don't say I didn't warn you when you get into trouble! ”

Feed! Arrange others so openly, aren't you afraid of being approached?

……

"In the mead hall of the Brothers-in-Arms, you'll find some intriguing scenery – if you're a fan of strong, fearless female warriors. The temple of Ginareth is similarly boring, and the priestess Danica Qingquan is only interested in spiritual things. ”

It seems that female men and female doctors are not treated well by gentlemen in this world.

……

"I had a pleasant adventure inside the stone walls of Longxiao Palace. Let me tell you, the maids here are interested in the eloquent Empire. After all, the nights in Skyrim are very cold – you get the idea. ”

This...... Speech in Snow City is very free, if I were the lord, I would have to let him go to the prison to pick up soap, and pull the pimps to the lord's house.

……

"Now I give a summary of my job and wish you all the best in love and drinking. Don't forget me, the humble author, for the great adventure I have taken to provide you with such a complete report on this great city, the Snowy City, to all the most discerning gentlemen. ”

I'll just say why Joe Warmad doesn't want to see Mikael so much. But I don't mind being a gentleman once in a while, hehehe.

Mikael, I remembered the name of this author. He is very talented, not only can introduce the city in detail and fluently, which is of great help to travelers, but also can comment on all the beauties here to impress.

It's a pity that it's a pervert.

……

It took a long time for the old priest to finally return from the tomb. The amulet was different from when it was first returned to the old priest, and I could feel the abundance of power contained in it. I used Necro Detection to sweep into the tomb for a while, but I couldn't see any trace of the ghouls.

"The priest of the god of life and death is indeed the nemesis of the ghouls." I state the facts in an exclamatory tone while asking a question. "Some ancient tombs will give birth to powerful ghouls, people seem to call them ghoul lords, can this amulet also be effective against them?"

"Ghoul Lord...... I've only seen in books that when a ghoul is eliminated, its remaining consciousness instinctively searches for a suitable new vehicle in the crypt. Over time, a large amount of consciousness gathers in the body of a powerful and highly qualified ghoul, thus giving birth to a more powerful being. The Ghoul Lord is the conglomeration of a large amount of consciousness, and can even be seen as producing a hazy self-consciousness that will resist the power of Akai. ”

I see. I still can't get the one-faced ghoul lord's method, so I won't be able to inherit the ghoul lord's use of the dragon's roar power, and I'll have to return to the dragon slaying path eventually.

I withheld some of the contents of the dragon soul and told the old priest in detail the purpose of my visit to Xueman. Presumably because I had demonstrated my unique abilities to the old priest, the old priest didn't sneer at me like the innkeeper in Brookwood.

He promised to write a letter of recommendation for me and give it to an acquaintance in Longxiao Palace, and also gave me a commemorative Akai amulet, telling me to pay attention to my safety.