The next day, 5:43 a.m.

Outside the Snow Castle and next to the woods.

Looking at the sun that was still more than four hours away, Mad Dog kept yawning and asked comfortably, "I can count on finding you, Edus." It's not dawn yet, so you just go out for a walk so early?"

"Do you know that it's early?!, then don't bother me!" glared at the mad dog angrily, and Eders, who looked tired, straightened his helmet and pointed at the soldiers around him: "Besides, where do you think I came for a walk?"

"Not really, but it doesn't matter. Squinting at the soldiers who were investigating the large pool of blood, Mad Dog coughed dryly and took out a wine jug: "I'm just here to ask for money, just give me the reward quickly - the four of us have to go out for breakfast today, so we can't delay too much." By the way, fruit bread, boiled chestnuts and roast lamb. ”

"Go to the housekeeper and ask for it, why are you looking for me? And what kind of breakfast you eat is none of my business!" Every time he chatted with the mad dog, Eders couldn't say a few words and began to get angry: "Do you understand? ”

"I roughly understand, but I just don't want to go. And I'm willing to tell you what kind of breakfast you want to eat, don't you like to listen to my?" Very excited to see that Eders had been half angry, Ceresya turned her gaze and stared at Derno, who was squatting on the ground, and asked, "With so much blood, who was slaughtered here?"

"Ah, Mr. Mad Dog. Raising his head, Denor, who had been in a daze just now, smiled kindly: "This morning we received a report that the cavalry in charge of night patrols did not come back to hand over the post. So the captain brought people here to investigate, and found this pool of blood......"

"Huh, how many cavalrymen are there?" suddenly became interested, and Mad Dog poured a large sip of honey wine, dispelling the idea of leaving: "Tell me, Derno." Maybe Lao Tzu can help. ”

"How can you help?" With a disgruntled look, Eders pushed away the mad dog and stood in front of the bloodstains: "Forget it, it's nothing to tell you - that cavalry team has four people, and they are responsible for patrolling this avenue." ”

"Oh, isn't this the way to the city? Looking at the surrounding woods, Mad Dog looked again at the pool of blood that had not frozen into ice and ballast, due to the melting of snow and stones: "Judging by the amount and intensity of the bleeding, there are only two dead people or a horse here." The other cavalrymen probably didn't die. ”

"No, more blood was found on the avenue ahead. These cavalrymen must have been killed. Shaking his head, Eddes was silent for a moment and said again: "It can be inferred that someone escaped the killing at that time and ran here. But he still died. ”

"And where are their bodies?" Rubbing his eyes, Mad Dog shook the flask and said casually, "You don't have to think about it - you must not have found it?"

"Nonsense, you know and ask. Pointing to the soldiers running around in the forest, Eders lowered his voice and said, "There are blood stains on the two blood stains that dragged the corpses. Now that they've spread into the forest, the corpses will leave clues even if they're no longer here. ”

"Like pieces of offal and stuff. Looking at the small intestines scattered at his feet, Mad Dog coughed dryly: "This is horse intestines, Edus." Did you find it?"

"I found it early. The cut in the intestine had clearly been torn and gnawed. The same goes for the rest of the cuts of meat. After directing another group of soldiers with oil lamps to search the woods on the west side, Eders glanced at this side and said with a serious face: "Denor, is there any progress yet?"

As if he hadn't heard the captain's words, Deenor stared intently at the corpse in his hand, his gaze glazed. It wasn't until Eders asked in a voice that was close to yelling that the adjutant came to his senses and hurriedly said, "No, nothing has happened, Captain." ”

"Seeing you in a daze, I thought I had figured out something again. A bitter frown, Eders looked frustrated: "It would be nice if Master Nadia was still here at this time...... It is certain that what happened at that time can be deduced. ”

"That old man is not a detective, you expect him to do anything?" pursed his lips disdainfully, Mad Dog tightened his trench coat and leaned against the tree: "Moreover, you are the only one bachelor in Eternal Winter?

"You are a bachelor is mass-produced, just look for it, you can have it? The title of bachelor can only be issued in the school cities of each world, and once it is obtained, it symbolizes that person has attainments in a variety of academic achievements. Sighing, Eders didn't seem too lazy to argue anymore: "But our relationship between Eternal Winter City and the school city in the Land of the Warm Sun has always been bad, so it's difficult to get a bachelor." ”

"You trust authority too much, Edus. It is worthy of being a lackey of the aristocracy. Squinting her eyes, Seresya stared at the captain and said slowly: "Is the title of the school city useful? It is not the fame and honor that determine the knowledge, but the ink in the stomach. Isn't it true that if the academy doesn't issue the title of bachelor, the respected old man Nadia will not have the strength?"

"I don't have time to listen to your reasoning. Waving his hand impatiently, Edus's expression was obviously suppressing anger: "You're an eyesore here, do you know? Hurry up, don't delay our investigation." ”

Speaking of your sore spots, Captain?, Selesya squinted at the lights in the depths of the woods, avoiding Edus's gaze, "Don't worry, I'll leave when I've had enough." Since you are so independent from the world, why don't you just train your own people's masters? I think Denord is a good choice. ”

"Hey, I can't!" Derno shook his head hurriedly after hearing this, "The bachelor must know a lot to do it, but I-"

But you know no less than they do. Tapping on the trunk of the tree, the mad dog said lazily, "Forget it, you are really not suitable to be a bachelor." Too unconfident. ”

"Neverwinter may have few visitors, but that doesn't mean it has to settle for itself. You're an outsider who doesn't know anything, so don't talk about it. Seemingly impatient, Eddes turned and walked away after saying this.

"Outsiders...... Scold. Changing from playful to indifferent, Mad Dog straightened up and whispered, "You're right, Edus." I've never felt like an outsider – everything is a fair deal. With this city, we have no affection for each other and do not owe each other. I can't tell you to remind me of that. ”

As if he hadn't heard, Eddes strode deep into the woods, and soon disappeared into the snow and mist. Hurriedly standing up, Derno smiled awkwardly and prepared to catch up with the captain. But the mad dog stopped him at this moment, and said dryly, "All right, Derno...... Since the captain is gone, he will not pretend to be garlic with Lao Tzu. What the hell did you find?"

"I ...... I didn't. Shaking his head hurriedly, the adjutant denied it very unwisely.

"No fart!" Glancing at the corpse piece he had just put down, Celeya snorted, "You've been watching it for a long time, and you're wondering if it's something that those two hunters turned into?"