Seven o'clock the next morning.

Inside the Cold Snow Castle.

Leaning over the stone window, Eddes looked out at the dimly lit Highland courtyard: it was a period of darkness before dawn, and the snow and fog were so thick that it was impossible to tell where to go. (The permafrost usually doesn't rise until 10 o'clock.) ）

The craftsmen seem to have already gone to work...... Looking at the faint light of the torch, Edes recalls the progress he saw on his way back to Cold Snow Castle yesterday afternoon: the bottom platform has been repaired, and the gate is now being installed.

I've been searching for a whole day and a half and I can't find this bastard Odyss...... Unable to help but feel a little deflated, Eders clenched his fists in resentment: Thinking about it now, it may be because I am walking the main road. In order not to be overtaken by the pursuers, that guy may have taken the old road that has not been repaired. If I had known earlier, I might have found him in time.

Now we can only send messengers to Beihai to wait for them...... Unable to escape from his recent busy schedule, Edes felt powerless: he might have time to stop him before he could attack the outpost. Once he initiates a surprise attack, the conflict with the Icemen will be completely intensified and a full-scale war will break out.

That being said...... Sighing helplessly, Eders felt the impact of the cold wind: according to Odys's temper, it was impossible to compromise easily. For that old bastard, since he was already able to send troops without authorization, there was no reason to withdraw his troops. That would undermine his dignity as a general.

Fuck his dignity!Raised his hand angrily and pounded on the windowsill, Edes almost knocked over the brazier on the wall: If I see Odyssy again, I must have a big fight with him - does this idiot know how many veterans he has taken with him?! Once the Corruptor comes to attack the city at this juncture, how will the remaining recruits defend themselves?!

The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he became, and he punched the wall in an attempt to vent his anger. However, due to the excessive force, he hurriedly covered his fist in severe pain and gasped for air, just now he seemed to have hallucinated the sound of "clicking" fractures, which must be an illusion.

"Captain, are you alright?" Deenor's voice came from behind him, "It seems to hurt." ”

"Uh...... It's okay. Suddenly feeling extremely embarrassed, Eders hurriedly looked around to see if any guards had seen his embarrassment: unfortunately, one of the guards who was standing guard hurriedly turned his head, apparently having seen what had just happened.

Damn, I forgot that Deerno was right next to me!Hanging his head in frustration, Eders sighed: when he got up early this morning to comb his hair, he looked in the mirror and found that he had lost a lot of hair. If you continue at this pace, what will you do if you are really bald in the future?

It must be because I stayed up too late lately and used a lot of brains...... Thinking about the recent chaos, Eddes is extremely anxious: after attending Quill's funeral two days ago, he asked Morse and other craftsmen to design a giant crossbow that can knock down corrupted ice dragons. I wonder how the building of that thing is going, maybe I should go and see it at noon.

"Alright, let's go. Sighing, Eders carefully straightened the slightly large black steel helmet: "After going to the dungeon, I have to go and report to Mace for a routine report." After that, I had to help Miss Aya find the visa officer, and I was so busy......"

"Captain, leave this matter to me, right?" Hurriedly picking up the conversation, a small soldier with black hair came up to the captain's side: "You still have to go and inspect the repair of the arrow tower at the main gate of Eternal Winter City, right......? There must have been a conflict at this time. ”

"Hmm...... Also. After a little consideration, Eders decided to entrust the task to Denor: "You seem to be very interested in their business, huh?"

"Well, because we're friends with them. But mostly because I'm curious too. Smiling embarrassedly, Derno clasped the back of his hand, "The Curse of Solitude, the Lock of Amrea - and the Lifebinder, I'm interested." ”

Listening to Lusa, the visa officer seemed to know about Namedia...... As soon as he thought of the name, Eders felt a sense of sadness: it had been more than ten years, and no one had found Aya's body yet.

Shaking his head, the captain reluctantly shook off the disturbing thoughts, quickened his pace and walked down the stairs, straight down to the first floor. After greeting the guards, the two finally came to a heavy iron door: further down, there was the cold cold snow castle dungeon.

Pulling open the iron door, Eddes rushed down the stairs to the cell where the captives were held. Seeing that the person who came was the captain, the jailer sitting in front of the room hurriedly put away the wine bottle and straightened his unkempt hair: "Hey, isn't this the captain?

Glaring at his bottle, Eders asked impatiently, "What about the Ice Rock Spy?"

"I'm afraid you can see it yourself. Pointing to the man lying flat on the bed, the jailer fiddled with the scissors and cut the wick that was too long: "I have no energy at all, and I never say a word." In the past two days, he not only didn't eat a single bite of the food delivered, but he didn't even drink water. If it goes on like this, I'm afraid it won't last long. ”

"Do you want to kill yourself on a hunger strike to save the information......" Frowning, Eders glanced at the adjutant and remembered what Deleno had told him: according to Lord Mace's guess, this guy was pretending to be a spy and actually had other plans.

The lord must have been too worried, right? Eders muttered in his heart: How could anyone want to pretend to be a spy?

"Did you ask his name?" Eders knocked it compulsively as he took off his helmet.

"Of course not. Leaning his head close to the iron fence, the jailer complained angrily: "This guy is like a dead man." ”

"Maybe it's a dead man. Eders snorted, "After seeing so many corruptors, what is impossible now?"

"Captain, I have a way of getting him to speak. It's just that I don't have the right to use it without your approval. Pointing to the torture tools hanging on the wall, the jailer smiled: "Since it's an ice rock spy, it's okay to be ruthless when tortured, right? I haven't used these precious guys for a long time, and my hands are very itchy." ”

Torture...... Looking at Derno beside him, Edes was a little entangled: if it were Mace, he would definitely not agree to the torture. However, in order to ask for information, it is necessary to take these necessary measures.

"Approved, but don't go overboard. Eders, who was staring at the immobile captive and ending his inner struggle, sighed, "Has Dr. Ennis been here? I remember informing him last night." ”

"I've been here. The jailer pursed his lips and put on a look of disdain: "He said that this guy's health is very good, but he is a little weak because he has not eaten. ”

"It looks like it's still pretending. Noticing the Spy's godless pupils, Eddes snorted, "Keep an eye on this guy, don't let him kill himself." Once asked for any information, it is recorded word for word. ”

"Understood. The jailer smirked and stared at Edus, "It's just that this job is a bit hard......"

"Alright, don't talk nonsense with me. Frowning in disgust, Eders threw a bag of money on the table, "Take it! But if you let this guy run, I won't spare you." ”

"Understood, understood. Laughing and taking the money bag, the jailer counted the money carefully. Glaring at the guy who saw the money, Eders walked towards the exit without looking back.