Chapter 12 of Section F: Black Wood Pipe (Vicol)

"Sorry to ask. Just as Vicol was sorting out what the elf might ask in his head, Sebodart's slightly expectant voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Vicor's train of thought: "What do you have around your neck?"

"Oh, this. After a pause, the snow crow let go of the hand rubbing the amulet, and instead took it out of his underwear and showed it to the elf: "It's just an emblem, nothing." ”

"Emblem?" staring at the snow crow pendant, the elf's lips twitched slightly, and after a moment said, "No wonder I look at that silver chain so familiarly...... Silver-white coat of arms, crow motif. It's like ......."

"What's wrong with this?" Confused, Vicol vaguely felt that something was not quite right: "This is called the Snow Raven Insignia, and it is an honor that was specially awarded to some of the sentinels by the Metz family. This should be rare. Have you ever seen one before?"

"I've seen more than I've seen. Frowning, the elf lowered his body slightly, and his tone suddenly became extremely low: "You look at this first, Vicol. Here's what I picked up - do you know it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a pitch-black pipe appeared out of his hand like magic. Stunned for a moment by this wonderful performance, Snow Crow grabbed it, and his mind didn't react for a while: "Huh...... This is the black wood pipe of Neverwinter's specialty, and it is not well received in other places outside the city. The Children of Ice almost always use this kind of bucket, so it's not unusual. You mean you can conjure a pipe out of thin air? It's really powerful, I've seen a wandering mage show it before......"

"No, where do you want to go? Shaking his head, Cyberdart's gaze wandered, apparently staring at the boss and the couple from time to time: "It seems that I have thought the situation too simply, Vicol...... Answer me first, do you know the names of the rest of the snow crows?"

Name...... Why do you ask this?" Feeling more and more uneasy by the elf's serious expression, Vicor's expression also began to become grim: "I have only been a snow crow for a short time, and I can't remember their names. But there is a corresponding list at home. ”

"That's good. After pondering for a moment, the elf pressed the brim of his hat, and the relaxed aura exuded by the whole person had already dissipated: "Is it convenient to come to your house to talk? This matter is very important." ”

What's the matter? Bringing it closer to his eyes, Vicol was confused: if he was not mistaken, this is nothing special? Judging by the material of this wood, the origin must be Eternal Winterfell. This Bailuo can get it and buy two get one free, it's a street, and it's worthless. It's no match for the carved pipe that Gweedel gave me...... At least in rarity.

"This ...... Convenience is convenience. After a moment's hesitation, Vicol couldn't help but raise his voice and ask, "But what the hell is going on? Do you mean to say that this pipe is very similar to the one I am holding? But I am a very rare black heather root material, and there are carvings on it." It's not a mistake......"

"I know your pipes are expensive, and I didn't confuse them. Standing up with the terrifying noise of the stool legs scratching the ground, the elf's expression was already a little depressed: "Let's go out first, Vicol." I can't go on until I see the list. ”

"Uh...... Good. Realizing that he was showing off his brother's pipe again, Vicol sighed and looked frustrated: he was not usually a show-off person, but he hated itβ€”but as soon as he mentioned the pipe, his face began to praise it uncontrollably. Even more so after his death.

Maybe it's because I've taken the evidence of Videl's existence too seriously, and I almost stupidly fell on the black ice to catch it...... The hand holding the pipe clenched bitterly, and Vicol also stood up, and wanted to walk to the door. However, after seeing the elf carefully return the chair that had been crooked when he got up, the snow crow, who felt ashamed, had to turn back and do the same.

Sure enough, the elves were just as polite and polite as they were rumored to be (at least in the minds of Vicor, who was biased against them, and the people of the tundra). It's so relaxing and tiring to be with them...... Always feeling that his image in front of him was getting worse and worse, Vicol already felt very shameless.

Glancing at the man and woman again, Vicor felt unwell and walked out the door. The elf didn't say a word, just followed him, letting the crow lead the way.

The noise of the docks disappeared into the snow and mist with the sound of the wind, and Vicol looked back at the elf from time to time, but quickened his pace with his solemn expression. Suppressed by his growing curiosity, he finally returned home with Cyberdart. After inviting him to sit on the couch, Vicol rushed back to the second-floor bedroom, eagerly rummaging through the list: What the hell is going on with this guy......?

"Here, right in there. Passing the envelope that he had only gotten from Odys yesterday to Cyberdart, Vicol's heart beat noticeably faster: "It only came to me yesterday. I haven't seen it yet due to my busy afternoon work. ”

"Yesterday...... Oh yes, you mentioned that war. Picking up the envelope and tearing it open, the elf kept pinching the brim of his hat, and his gestures revealed his anxiety. After perusing the letter, Cyberdart's expression became more complicated than before: the face had never been able to be seen by Vicor, and it seemed to hide a myriad of messages. No matter how good he was at capturing the other party's demeanor, the snow crow was still confused when facing him: "Looks like you found something?"

"That's right, Mr. Snowcrow. He took off his hat and placed it beside the letter, and his long golden hair was draped over his shoulders. If you just look at the hair, you can't associate it with a man at all. Tapping his fingertips lightly on the table, the Ranger suddenly raised his head and stared at Vicor: "Can I confirm with you the next point - is this list still up to date this week?"

This guy called me Snow Raven for the first time...... "It's the latest data, I only confirmed it with Lord Odys yesterday." After thinking about it, Vicol added: "At the end of every month, the day before yesterday β€” we all have to report to Frost Castle. Since I was new, I didn't go. ”

"Month......" Looking at the list carefully, the elf sighed and whispered, "You come and see this, Vicol." ”