The sky has just brightened, and the sun has not yet crossed the mountain ridge on the horizon. The sound of sawing wood and cutting stone can be heard from the construction site around the western sentry tower. Even if people who are working can ignore the sound, they are probably too embarrassed to go back to sleep.
Went down.
Arthur, whose armor was a little skewed, stretched out and walked out of the hotel. He looked up at the sky. Well, the weather was nice and there were no dragons.
The destination of this trip, "Green Jasmine Witch Villa", is not in Xueman's territory, but near Falkreath City in the southwest. There are two roads leading to Falkreath: passing through Ximu Town
The mountain road with Helgen, and the smooth road that goes west past Loristed and takes a slightly longer route.
Since Helgen had been completely destroyed by the dragon and it was uncertain whether the area was still passable, and he had two children to take care of, Arthur chose the second route.
"Dad! Hee hee~" Sophie ran out of the hotel, hugged Arthur from behind, and laughed happily.
"Hey, Arthur, you're up so early, are you going to leave right away?" Ella also walked out of the hotel sleepily. She didn't even comb her hair, but she even drew a "wheel" pattern on her face to symbolize travel.
"I think we need to have breakfast before we hit the road, Baron." The neatly dressed Lydia followed Ella, and her eye-catching shield had to be turned sideways before going out.
"Good morning, Mr. Arthur." Well, it's the most normal thing for children to say hello.
Although I decided to travel very early yesterday, I was delayed a lot on various plans, candidates, and route issues. Since I needed to take Liya with me, Sophie had to follow her. Lediya said that no matter what,
The baron who would follow her, Arthur's spot as "Shield Brother" over there was taken away by Ella. After everything settled, the outgoing team finally only reached the western outpost, and it became completely dark.
You can only stay here for one night.
"Did you sleep well?" Thorward King came from the direction of the military camp and said hello to Arthur.
"Very good," Arthur replied, "but I am very surprised at the progress of the construction of the western tower."
Apparently only about a week later, basic buildings such as hotels, military camps, and sawmills have been built around the western sentry tower, and the stone walls surrounding them have begun to take shape.
No one would have thought that it had been attacked by a dragon not long ago.
"It can only be said to be a blessing in disguise, and of course your help is indispensable." Thorward patted Arthur's shoulder armor: "If the dragon is allowed to destroy the guard tower, most Nords will not do it out of fear of the dragon.
Will you be willing to rebuild it? As for those houses, didn’t you notice that they are all made of wood? As long as there are enough materials and the posts and beams are put together, one can be built in half a day.”
"Hmm..." Arthur nodded. In the general view of the Nords, only stone houses are the best. Although wooden houses are beautiful and easy to build, they are not resistant to wind and snow. Only those in the empire like them.
"Earlier, when those bandits were sent here for forced labor, we were so small that we almost couldn't suppress them," Thorward took two steps closer and lowered his voice and said, "Thanks to the orc named Ulf you sent.
Old gentleman, he defeated all those guys directly, and there was also a man named Harval Ironhand to help manage, and those bandits were even more obedient than Loki and Thor."
"That's why you dare to carry out such a large-scale project?" Arthur looked around at the busy construction site.
"When the wall is built and all supporting buildings are completed, the watch tower will be converted into a fortress. At that time, I will not be the 'guard captain of the western watch tower', but the 'commander of the western fortress.'" Thorward
Said with excitement.
"Then I hope you get what you want as soon as possible," Arthur looked at his companions who took the initiative to stay away after he chatted with Thorward: "Speaking of which, we are going to continue moving in the direction of Loristed.
Then turning to Falkreath, do you have any relevant information or suggestions on this route?"
"It's already at the edge of Xueman's territory. In order to avoid intensifying the conflict with the Imperial Regiment, the lord did not send troops to station, so I don't have any important information to provide. The only thing worth noting is -" Thorward lowered his voice again.
The voice said: "It seems that the Imperial Regiment is gathering there. If you encounter them, it is best not to provoke a conflict."
"Assemble?" Arthur frowned: "Are you dissatisfied with Lord Balgruuf's neutrality policy and are you prepared to make threats?"
"That's not true," Thorward shook his head: "It seems that the troops that were previously dispersed by the dragon attack in Helgen are regrouping and preparing to return to Dugu City."
"...How many days has it been?" Arthur was speechless for a moment.
However, I'm afraid it would be difficult not to have a conflict. After all, they arrested him and Ulfric indiscriminately. Even with Hadawa's testimony, it would probably be...
"I'm going to arrange work for those lazy idiots. After you have a good rest, you can continue on the road. If you need anything, you can ask any guard. After all, you are a hero." Thorward nodded to Arthur and turned to Hei Hu.
He walked towards the guard tower.
——7:53——
"So, those Silver Hands planned to attack Snowrun City, but ultimately failed because the plan was foiled in advance," Harval Ironhand asked, "Then we should be pardoned."
"What pardon! Aren't you a member of the Snowman Guard now?" The old orc Ulf slapped Harval on the shoulder hard, almost knocking him over.
When Arthur and his companions were enjoying breakfast and buying some dry food on the way, Ufo and Haval, who had not met each other before and were now on duty at the western outpost, sat over together.
Haval's voice was not loud, but Arthur keenly noticed that many people around him slowed down to listen to their conversation. It is no wonder, after all, most of them are robbers, although there is no punishment now
I work in the western tower, but I am always afraid of being reckoned with by the lord or the guards.
"Yes, you have contributed a lot to this matter," Arthur replied sternly. Although he could not commend them on behalf of the lords, as a full-time baron, he still had the right to express his opinions, "When you were robbers,
My crime has been wiped away. If you don’t want to work here, you can go work on the surrounding farms or in Snowrun City.”
Arthur turned his head and looked at Lydia. This woman who represented the attitude of the lord to some extent smiled and nodded to him.
As soon as these words came out, not only Haval breathed a sigh of relief, but the guards and workers around him who had been listening for a long time also started talking in a relaxed atmosphere.
"Arthur, are these your daughters? They are...beautiful." Haval was considering the meaning of this news and did not intend to speak for the time being, but the old orc Ulf took the initiative to speak to Arthur.
"Haha, thank you." It's strange that an orc's aesthetic sense can tell whether a human is beautiful or not, but it is still a compliment after all. Arthur touched the little heads of Sophie and Leah, and asked the old orc for the two girls who were engrossed in breakfast.
Thank you.
"These two are yours...um..." Judging from the shape of his mouth, Ufo, who was about to pursue the victory, seemed to be planning to say "wife", but was aroused by the inexplicable chill and murderous aura and was unable to say it out.
"I am the baron's guard and will protect his safety with my life." Lydia said lightly.
"I am Arthur's shield sister. I go out in pairs, never alone." Ella inexplicably brought out the commandments of the comrades.
"Oh..." Ria blinked and looked at this and that, then turned around and started to drink the soup.
"That's incredible." Sophie tilted her head and swallowed a whole piece of goat cheese in one gulp while the people sitting there weren't paying attention to her.
Old Ulf had nothing to do, and Arthur just wanted to sigh. Although orcs are basically monogamous, powerful orcs, such as the orc chief, can have multiple wives, and Ulf is regarded as as powerful as his chief.
He is a very nice person, but the current situation is not suitable.
In fact, Arthur knew very well what Ella was angry about. Although it didn't take long, Arthur had basically integrated into the big family of comrades, and everyone also accepted that he and Ella formed the "Shield Brothers" when they formed the operation. Now
Suddenly a "baron guard" fell from the sky, and he didn't refuse or take it with him. Especially since Lydia's temperament and appearance were so good, she completely outshone the wilder Ella.
However, this kind of reaction...compared to the love between a man and a woman, is more like a child throwing a tantrum when his friend is snatched away. Laidiya must have noticed it a long time ago, and just said it seriously with some bad taste.
Just cooperate with her.
Now, Arthur can only pretend to be stupid. If he tells Ella that he took Lydia with him because he felt she was familiar and friendly, who knows what will happen.
"Guards! Pick up your weapons!" In the embarrassment, brothers Loki and Thor, who had met Arthur once, ran into the cafeteria together: "The enemy is an adult giant!"
"What exactly happened?" As the guards abandoned their jobs and went to get their weapons, Arthur stood up and stopped the two brothers who turned to leave after reporting.
"Oh, Lord Dragonborn, it's great that you are here!" Thor's eyes lit up and he spoke a few words faster: "A passing caravan was transporting a large amount of fresh fruits and was blocked by a mammoth near the road begging for food.
, the caravan took the opportunity to escape after feeding, but the mammoth was in hot pursuit. As a result, the giant who raised it judged that the caravan wanted to abduct the mammoth, so it launched an attack on the caravan."
"The caravan has abandoned two trucks, causing the mammoth that caused this incident to stop eating, but the giant is still in hot pursuit," Loki continued: "Now the caravan is heading towards our outpost.
Come and ask for help.”
"Well, I will help," Arthur nodded, turned to Ella and said, "Speaking of which, we were hunting giants when we first met..."
Phew—before he finished speaking, Ella had already rushed out like a gust of wind.
