"I think the lord must know that we are dealing with Silverhand." Ella looked around in the Feng Mansion, made a few comments, and then turned to Arthur downstairs who was entertaining Krako Whitemane.
After the baron canonization ceremony, Lord Balgruuf took advantage of everyone's high spirits and directly borrowed the open space outside the Genales Temple from the priest, and set up an open-air banquet around the golden tree for all the residents who came to watch the ceremony. Although after hearing the news
A large number of people came, and many were packed away. The Xueman guards also turned a blind eye, only staring at the thieves and drunkards who took the opportunity to disturb the public order. After all, the lord had made a small fortune before, which was enough for him.
I have been having this civilian banquet without expensive ingredients for four or five days.
As the newly promoted Baron Xueman, Arthur would naturally not be placed in that chaotic and noisy environment. Lydia led him and several members of the comrades to the "Wind House", the baron's residence given by the lord, and arranged in advance
The good cooks and waiters have also prepared the banquet here.
This is a gorgeous mansion wider than a mare banner. It is located at the junction of the Meandering District and the Plain District. The hall on the first floor is a living room with neat tables and chairs, as well as a separated dining room and kitchen. The second floor is
The master bedroom, trophy collection room, guard guest room and children's room are small in size due to their circular structure, and can directly see the lobby on the first floor. There is also an empty basement, which can be modified according to the specific needs of the owner.
"Yes, Lord Balgruuf has always been very concerned about the actions of the comrades. You are an important force in maintaining the security of the Snowman territory." Lydia, who was on the first floor, answered very seriously, but let Ella, who was determined to find trouble, take over.
Can't go down anymore.
"Hehehehe..." Krako Whitemane, who was on a rare trip out, smiled while holding a glass of mead: "Little Ella is right, just based on what Arthur has done for Xueman on the surface, among the residents
He may be well-known, but when it comes to granting him a baronetcy, he's still a little short of that."
"Little Ella..." Huntress paused, unable to refute, and turned back to study the practice dummy placed in the corner of the second floor.
"Let me ask in advance, Miss Lydia, what are your responsibilities?" Cisco put down the plate in his hand and looked at Lydia, who was sitting next to Arthur, and asked: "After all, our activities will not be limited to
Xueman.”
"My duty is," Lydia looked sideways at Arthur, her eyebrows not covered by her hair slightly curved: "protect the Baron's safety with her life, no matter what happens."
Boom! Ella on the second floor punched the dummy on the head, cracking the wooden dummy directly: "Well, the quality of this thing doesn't seem to be very good."
If Farkas were here, he might make some remarks that would add fuel to the fire, but fortunately, the three brothers were forced to stay in Yuvasca by Aunt Tilma and were not allowed to go out. Arthur drank himself a sip of mead.
"Well, it seems that Balgruuf is very courageous," Krako nodded: "Lords of other territories generally don't do what he does. Not only are the conditions for becoming a baron very demanding, but the guards given are also limited to their territories.
You have to build your own activities and even your own house.”
Lydia smiled and nodded, but avoided answering the question hidden in Craco's words: "Why does the lord look at Arthur differently?"
"I think it must be because the lord needs to rely on the reputation of the comrades." Arthur replied: "If my guess is correct, the lord must have tried to confer a knighthood on you, but he was rejected."
"Well, that's right," Krako nodded: "One of Sgramer's wills was that he was not allowed to participate in any form of internal fighting in Skyrim Province. When he was alive, there were no concepts such as the nine territories and lords, but they had already
The continuous internal fighting was anticipated, and the Comrades never assisted any party."
After the old man finished speaking, he paused and looked a little stern: "If you want to help the Imperial Legion or the Stormcloaks, we will not stop you, but you will also not be able to get any help from the Comrades."
This is really an unforeseen disaster. The old man is obviously talking to Lydia. The "you" refers to Lord Balgruuf, but it is himself who is being scolded. Arthur bows his head helplessly.
"I think you may have misunderstood something," Lydia heard the implication this time and replied calmly: "The lord will look at the baron differently because he is a 'Dragonborn' and a 'hero'."
"Huh? Hero? Him?" Ella jumped down from the second floor and sat on the chair on the other side of Arthur, asking questions.
"Well..." Krako pondered.
Lydia showed a slightly serious look: "The Nords worship heroes, and aside from the sages, High King Toig, Lord Ulfric of Windhelm City, and Balgruuf the Great can all be
Called heroes, if they fight, both sides will have considerable supporters, and the outcome is unpredictable. And if Xueman has a 'legendary dragonborn' as a baron, neither party will attack Xueman before
You have to think it over carefully.”
The house was quiet for a while. Except for the chefs and waiters, everyone was thinking about the credibility of these words, and the conclusion was extremely obvious.
"Then, Baron, I'll take my leave first." Lydia stood up, nodded to Arthur, picked up the large shield leaning against the wall behind her, and walked to the guard's guest room on the second floor.
"I guess she knows more than expected." Since there were chefs and waiters around, Ella didn't speak too clearly, but the members of the comrades present knew that she was referring to the werewolf blood: "Perhaps we will
We need to consider taking one more person with us, I hope that big shield won't get in the way."
"Speaking of action, our clues about Silver Hand have been completely cut off. Do you have any suggestions?" Arthur was not going to get into trouble by arguing with Ella about Lydia, and turned to ask Kraco.
Although overall the actions of the comrades were very fruitful. They not only destroyed Silver Hand's plot to attack Xueman but also destroyed several of their lairs and learned the information about the Vampire Lord. However, they were unable to continue to pursue the investigation.
Except for a few other Wuslad fragments found in the stronghold, there is no word at all about Silver Hand's other strongholds. It seems that there is a reason why they have been able to lurk for so long.
"Well, since Balgruuf held such a loud canonization ceremony, there is no reason that the Silver Hands can't get the information. If they want to make a desperate move..." Krako said slowly while thinking.
"Hey, old man, don't think about using yourself as bait," Ella threw a piece of fried steak into her mouth and said vaguely, "I don't want to be scolded by Aunt Tilma again."
"No, as immortal vampires, they have plenty of time. Their long-term lurking also proves that they are not in a hurry for success. Their recent actions are just to seize the opportunity after the resurrection of the dragon." Kraco cleared his thoughts: "So
Before they are sure of breaking through the power of Xueman's guards, they will choose to stay in retreat. From now on, we just need to carry out business as usual."
"You're not secretly carrying out any decoy plan, are you?" Cisco put down the bread in his hand, his one eye gleaming with distrust.
"Even if the plan is useless, Aunt Tilma said that from now on, there will be two 'rings' to protect the old man." Ella finished the steak: "The dignified comrades actually let two [rings]
It’s outrageous to protect him.”
"Dad!" "Sophie's dad!" As soon as they were mentioned, two little girls ran in from outside the house, and Sophie was holding a trembling... rabbit?
"This will be your new home from now on, Sophie, and Leah can come and play often." Arthur said while glancing at the rabbit. How unlucky this guy must be to be spotted by a dragon and a wolf, but
Can you be considered lucky if you don't get eaten in one bite?
"Can I raise a 'rabbi'? Dad." Sophie, still wearing pink clothes, raised the rabbit in her hand towards Arthur, as if she would eat it if he didn't agree.
Since there were chefs and waiters around today, they were tied up in everything they could do. Anyway, they couldn’t let them see the live performance of the little girl eating a rabbit alive. Arthur sighed and touched Sophie’s head: “Okay, but you have to be responsible for taking care of her in the future.
It's not allowed to 'eat indiscriminately'."
You know, last night everyone heard that Sophie had swallowed the Silver Hand Assassin, which frightened his "father" so much that they were afraid that the guy could still attack inside. In the end, Sophie explained incomprehensibly for a long time before she understood.
, although Sophie looks small, what she eats is still considered in dragon form. She can digest everything very quickly and leaves no residue. This fact makes Arthur a little relieved, but Cisco Yue is frightened.
Breaking into a cold sweat.
"Yes!" Sophie nodded repeatedly, then pulled Riya, who had just said hello to Craco, and ran towards the children's room.
"Well, speaking of which, there is still a task for you," Kraco looked at Ria's back and turned to Arthur: "You have to go to the [Green Jasmine Witch Villa]. Do you know what to do?"
"Yeah." Arthur nodded.
Regarding this mission, it is also related to the previous Silver Hand Assassins. Except for one who was swallowed by Sophie, the other one was cut into pieces by Riya. According to Ella, she could not cut it so neatly. As for Riya's will
The reason for the transformation was analyzed to be that she ate the apple given to her by Ella - the apple tree left by the first werewolf Tiffeg in the underground furnace.
Those witches, or crow hags, have a way to release the werewolf form, but they have to pay a fee. After acquiring the werewolf bloodline, the comrades still faced the threat of elves, so they did not seek a solution for the time being. In the past hundred years, due to the status of the comrades
Gradually, the werewolf form was gradually stabilized, and there was no need to use the werewolf form except for traveling at night, so it was put on the agenda to find them to remove the werewolf bloodline. Ria's unexpected change meant that this matter had to be carried out immediately.
