Section 31 Difficult Choices
When King Poz Danmo saw the head of Marcus, he immediately summoned Lelando, the younger, who had succeeded him as a general, to the palace and ordered him to lead 10,000 elven troops to the port of Traster to exterminate the pirates. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 At this time, Tavia Viti, the Wood Elf princess of Hundred Flower City, was also ordered by the king to lead 10,000 wood elf warriors to join the dark elf legion to jointly conquer the pirates entrenched in the harbor, and after two days and two nights of fighting, Lelando Jr. killed thousands of warriors including the first mate. Chef Justa and a dozen crew members tried to escape, but were captured by the Wood Elf princess Tavia. Eventually, the elves recaptured the harbor of Trast, which was controlled by the Dark Elves, and the Wood Elves collaborated to restore maritime trade.
News of the Elven victory, soon reached the City of Sorrow by the Messenger, and all the Elves cheered and applauded their legions. To celebrate the victory, the Wood Elf King Rogette Wetti and the Dark Elf King Poz Danmo have decided to hold a huge square ball, to which all the Elves are invited.
The Celebration Ball was held in Sindland, the central square of the City of Sorrows, as the second largest square in the Morrowind Country, and was used for military training or military meetings for generals. At festivals, the Dark Elves hold feasts or celebrations here.
Today, Sindeland Square is particularly beautiful, with lights and agaves everywhere, and a red carpet from the entrance to the center. Used to set the route for the king and the royal family, the soldiers in charge of security stood in two columns around the square wearing elven swords and shortbows, and they wore uniform golden armor, replacing the usual golden cloak with red cloaks.
At the beginning of the ball, under the leadership of the kings of the two clans, the nobles, the court, the senators and the common people came out of their homes and rushed to the square. They wore beautiful festive costumes and walked on the carpet avenue to form a dazzling landscape.
In a corner of the city of Sorrows, in a tavern named Oggen. The three of them sat at the table facing each other, Rex ordered a glass of their favorite dragon's breath, and Sarn and Caterina drank the more mellow mead.
"Rex, we're leaving tomorrow to go back to Shadinhull. The eldest lady Serena had told me to bring you back if I found you. Sarn finished speaking, observing his expression as if studying.
Rex raised his head, stared up into Sarn's eyes and asked, "Miss, she... How are you doing now?"
Sarn sighed and shook his head, "She's in a particularly bad condition, she was grounded by the Night Mother and can't come out for a while. ”
Rex's face changed in surprise and asked urgently, "Why? Why did the Night Mother confine her?"
"Because of you!" said Sarn, grimacingly, "because she wanted to come out to you! Since your mysterious disappearance, it has been rumored that you and Cicero have formed an alliance to rebel against the Templar. Coincidentally, Cicero led a rebellion among the members of the Thorn City Branch Sanctuary and began to invade the Templar. The rumors were confirmed, and the Night Mother locked her in her room in order to protect her. ”
"How is that possible? But I don't know about Cicero's rebellion!" Rex argued.
"I believe in you, and Serena believes in you. But the soldiers guarding the tomb of Atayum report that you went to the tomb before Cicero's rebellion!" said Sarn sternly.
"That's right, I've been to the tombs and I've met Cicero. But I sought out him for other reasons. Rex said.
"What are you looking for him?"
"Seek answers!"
"Seeking answers? Be specific. ”
"Remember when we rescued the eldest lady in the ice field? After the death of the frost dragon, the dragon spirit gave me a mysterious gift, but none of us knew what it was, what effect it had on me, and no one told me the answer. So I went to the tomb and asked him for advice, and that's it. ”
"Oh!" Sarn nodded.
"Also," an embarrassed smile tugged at the corner of Rex's mouth, "I want to know his true purpose, after all, stealing the Ring of the Hel Star is a felony. ”
Sarn said categorically, "Seize power, he wants to be the leader of the Assassin League and control the Dark Brotherhood." ”
Rex shook his head and denied, "I don't think so, you forgot, he's the Guardian of the Nightmother." ”
"Yes, everyone knows that. "So, do you get an answer?"
"Yes, but not quite. Rex replied, "Regarding the Dragon Soul, he suggested that I go to Greybeard and ask them for advice. ”
"And then!"
"I went to the monastery of Mount Hrosgar and learned from Master Al Helder that I was a Soul Eater. The dragon soul bestows me on the magic of the dragon--- the way of the dragon's roar, a powerful magic that must be learned by the guidance of a wise man. So, I stayed in the monastery for training. It wasn't until one day, seeing the expulsion order issued by the Brotherhood, that it became known that there had been a Cicero rebellion in Shadinher. ”
"Oh, so I see. Sarn shouted, "The whole thing has been revealed, and it is the Nightmother and Engil who have blamed you." I must explain it to the Night Mother so that you will not be wronged again. ”
Rex nodded happily.
"If you're lucky, you'll soon be able to revoke the deportation order and restore your identity!"
"It would be great if that could be the case. ”
Caterina sat next to her and drank leisurely and listened to their discussion of the rebellion that had taken place in the Brotherhood. She panicked when she heard that Serena cared about Rex. Although she had not seen this woman yet, she already had a faint displeasure with her, as if she was jealous of her. Not long ago, I had just learned from Sahn that the woman named Serena had grown up with them since childhood, and the three of them were as close as the sea, taking care of each other like brothers and sisters.
Serena's care for Rex made her feel uncomfortable, and even a greeting made her nervous, distracted, and even inexplicably angry, worried that he would leave her. When she was shocked by these changes in her heart, she secretly panicked, and couldn't help but ask herself repeatedly, why is she nervous and uneasy?
At this moment, when he said that he wanted to return to his previous life, she couldn't help but explode anymore.
"Rex, maybe you should calm down, I think it's obligated to remind you. She shouted, "Your dragon's roar is not yet complete, how can you give up halfway and all your work is wasted!
As soon as she said this, Rex remembered Master Held's advice, and he hesitated. But on second thought, if the misunderstanding is not resolved, he will forever be a traitor and will not be able to return to the Brotherhood as an Assassin.
"Caterina has a point, but this matter must be settled, and I have thought about it, first go back to Shadinghull to lift the deportation order, and then ask the wise man for guilt, so decide!" said Rex categorically.
"That's it!" Sarn said, snapping his fingers.
"Are you sure you want to go back to the Dark Brotherhood?" asked Caterina uncomfortably.
"Hmm!" Rex nodded.
"Well, now that you've made your choice, I'm not going to dissuade you anymore," she said dejectedly, "no matter whether the masters will punish you in the future, and how, I'm sure you'll be able to accept the final result, right!"
"Yes, I accept all the consequences. Rex's tone was firm, and there was an honest look in his eyes. "So, what are your plans?
"I haven't thought --- it yet. Caterina smiled, "Maybe go back...!"
"Why don't you come back with us to Shadinhull and take you to see the Rugasser!" Rex suggested.
"Good idea, Rex!" said Sarn, "Miss Carter, welcome to Chattinghell!" he said aloud, taking a sip of his wine.
"To the Dark Brotherhood?" she hesitated, "Well, it looks like I don't have a better choice." "Caterina's real idea was to see the eldest lady Serena.
"Ho, that's great!" Rex blinked excitedly, "I promise you'll love it there, and maybe join the Brotherhood as an Assassin!"
"Do you really think so?" she said, glaring at him disdainfully.
"Yes, I understand you. Rex said smugly.
"No, you don't know me, you never will. Katerina glanced at her, "Frankly, I hate assassins the most in my life, there is no light, no justice, no difference between a killer. ”
Sarn and Rex were stunned by her hatred for the Assassins, and shrugged their shoulders and laughed to themselves.
News of Marchus's death soon spread through Morrowind and High Rock, and the people who had been enslaved and plundered for so long took to the streets to celebrate the restoration of peace and freedom, with smiles on their faces that had not been seen for a long time.
In addition to the celebrations, the Assassins' fame, and the promotion of the Elven King, boosted the Brotherhood's reputation. The Dark Brotherhood's influence on the situation in the Skyrim countries has also become more important, and the elders of the High Ranks, such as the Night Mother, are very satisfied with this change, and the good reputation has also brought great benefits to the Brotherhood. People who often suffer from troubles or difficulties, whether they are princes and nobles, generals, ministers, ordinary soldiers, or citizens, can solve problems without having to do it themselves as long as they pay a certain amount of gold and then hold a summoning ceremony.
Since then, the Dark Brotherhood's Assassins have frequently appeared in various countries, solving all kinds of problems and fulfilling the wishes of each invoker. At the same time, the Assassins also provided convenience to those politicians and monarchs who operated in the shadows, and they had ulterior motives to kill many innocent and good people by framing them in order to get rid of their opponents. The news broke and caused great damage to the reputation of the Brotherhood.
As people gradually regained their senses from the fervent worship, more worries arose. Because these Assassins are elusive, skilled in martial arts, and disregard for rules and laws, they move freely from city to city, castle to castle, assassinating everyone who is marked.
Everyone began to fear this force and felt uneasy. Everyone feared that they might be targeted by others and killed by the Assassins lurking.
Only the Dark Elf King Poz Danmo didn't care about this, he had already mastered how to use the power of the Assassins, and the entire Elven race, both the Wood Elves and the Dark Elves, preferred peace, so they rarely fought wars again.
The three of them walked down the avenue of the Kenai Forest, and Rex's heart surged, and this time he returned with the joy of victory no more than ever. Now, his heart was particularly heavy, and every step he took became more uneasy. He kept imagining the scene of meeting the Night Mother, Ngil, and Serena in his heart, and he felt indescribable. Not expectant, nor excited, his heart was unusually calm, ready to face all changes.
He looked at the silver needle forest on both sides of the road, and sighed that he had only been away for a few months, and he felt sad about returning to his old place.