The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"I don't know, maybe the lord's son has not been cured by me, but has become more serious, so the poor old guy can only flee to other territories to make a living." Zelin saw the lack of interest in the dragonborn. So he took out something from the bag, "There is no need to be upset, and there is no need to worry about what will happen to the roar of the world, come on, I will show you a good thing."

Chapter 254 Dragon Night Palace

The scroll prophesied, brothers are at war, black wings spread, and the world is in chaos. Alduin, the king's disaster, swallowed the earth and sank! ----Song of the Dragonborn

The dragonborn put on neat armor, polished bright weapons, some food and coins, and headed to the Throat of the World, which is located at the highest peak in the sky. That was her destiny, only the destiny of the dragonborn, and the demon hunter, after bidding farewell to the dragonborn girl at the gate of Snowman City, also went to another highest point.

Longxiao Palace, Zelin came to this snowman's tallest building for the first time.

Although this palace is a wooden structure, considering its topography, it is quite imposing. It is located in the Yunding District of Snowman City and is also the only building in the Yunding District. Regarding the Longxiao Palace, it is said that it is the ancient Nord The hero, One-Eyed Olaf defeated the evil dragon Numines here and chopped off its head. And the head of that giant dragon is now hung above the lord's seat of Long Xiao Palace.

"I heard the news that you killed the giant. You are like a capable person. It's about my son, so I don't need the trash who only knows flattery."

Lord Balgruuf, who rules Snowman is a man of almost forty years old, with a golden crown inlaid with gems on his forehead, sitting in a relaxed posture on the seat under the skull of the legendary dragon Numiness . In the lobby of the Longxiao Palace, there are two opposite long tables. The two tables are opposite each other. The fire in the middle extends from the front of the lord to the end of the long table, illuminating the hall extremely brightly.

Food and drinks are always placed on the dining table, and the warriors and wizards in the court, or other people, such as the guests of the palace magistrate and the lord, can sit down and enjoy. This is the etiquette of the Nords, making their palace look like a legendary Hall of Valor, but I heard that there are not many lords that can do this.

The war is tearing the entire sky apart and destroying this land. The farm was abandoned, the mine was occupied by robbers, and the dispute between the Imperial Army and the Stormcloak could turn the families with the oldest friendship into feud. Zhan Kuang and Gray Mane, the two people who once had the most friendship in Snowman City, are not even at the same time. Sitting at the lord’s table. Zelin shrugged while looking at the gray mane who left blankly.

"I need to know a lot of things before I can draw conclusions. I need clues."

"Do you think my son was affected by magic?"

"I will not jump to conclusions."

"If you need help, you can ask my court mage Farenga. He has his research, but he should help you."

The lord’s child is just a ten-year-old boy. Zelin got the lord’s permission in the Longxiao Palace to investigate why his child suddenly changed like a different person, saying some unexplained nonsense all day long. Of course, permission is relative. Zelin also understood that he couldn't stand aside while the lord and his commander were discussing matters on the second floor, let alone go to the rest area to look through the boxes when the court was resting. That's something thieves and spies can only do.

If a person suddenly seems to have changed their personal habits, their behaviors and habits are completely changed, or they make behaviors and words that are not in line with him, regardless of any stimulation and motivation, the greatest possibility is that there is a supernatural force exerting an influence. According to Zelin's past experience, the remnants of magic and resentful spirits can all have different effects on the human spirit.

But from the bright side, he is no different from other children. To say something different, it can only be said that this child of Balgruuf has a much worse attitude towards outsiders than other children.

"Are you the new one to lick my father's boots? It's best to remember not to burn my meat."

This is not like a family education. The other two children of the lord, although not polite, have a much better attitude. However, the demon hunters could not ask them any valuable clues, except that their father did not allow their children to touch any long swords in the court. One of the boys also complained that he was going outside, the father He is not allowed to use the sword, he is going to learn boxing, but the place where he wants to learn boxing is a bit strange --- Winterhold Magic Academy.

Regarding the ban on weapons, this confused Zelin. This is also the only thing that makes people feel puzzled in this all normal court. Balgruuf is a standard Nord, and he should not forbid his child to be like a man. Soldiers like weapons as much. If your child wants to be a fighter, the Nord people's concept is that this is an honorable thing. Balgruuf forbids this.

Considering that he would rather spend money to invite someone because of some abnormalities of the child, it is conceivable that this lord is by no means a person who ignores his child. On the contrary, he cares about the child very much, otherwise it is impossible to give a reward. Kim comes. You know, now is not a good time, even the lord should pay attention to how many Septins are left in his safe.

Unless, contact with the sword in the court will put your child in danger.

Only this conclusion can be explained.

With these questions, the demon hunter met Farenga, Balgruuf’s court mage, from Winterhold College, the famous magic school in Skyrim, although most of them were not well-known, as they began to discover Nord. The matter of the ancient ruins Sattar, in the eyes of many Nords, turned into a group of lunatics coveting the tombs and ruins of the ancient Nords. The mage Farenga is said to have served the lord in the court for many years, and he is deeply trusted by Balgruuf. His laboratory and residence are on the right side of the Longxiao Palace hall.

"Magic?" The palace mage buried his head on his enchanting table, just raised his eyes and glanced at the demon hunter in front of him, and then focused on the book in his hand. The dragon stone was on his table. , Placed with a few soul stones "Of course not, this is the place of Lord Balgruuf. I will solve any magic problems in advance before threatening anyone."

"What do you know about the magical history of this palace?"

"I have already told you that the only place in this palace related to magic is my laboratory."

"You don't understand what I mean." The mage of this world is obviously more difficult to communicate than with the sorcerers. The demon hunter doesn't understand the professional terms of magic in this world. He can only express his meaning as much as possible. "Weapons covered with bad magical reactions, such as long swords, long knives and the like, or, cursed things, hide in the Longxiao Palace."

Hearing Zelin's description, Farenga's face under his hood changed a little, but quickly, it seemed like an illusion.

"I've been to Longxiao Palace for many years. If you talk about magic or curse... Lord Balgruuf asked you to investigate?" The palace mage closed the book. "Did the Lord say anything to you?"

"No."

"You better take a good rest, sir, until tomorrow, the lord or I will come and tell you the result."

"What?" Zelin was a little unsure.

"It's nothing, let me fall behind."

Chapter 255 The Secret of Longxiao Palace

"I don't think that weapon will affect my children, Farenga. They haven't touched it, or even seen it."

The rooftop at the top of Longxiao Palace. Lord Balgruuf stood by the wooden table beside the roof, his brows furrowed. Rumor has it that this is where the ancient hero One-eyed Olaf captured the dragon, and he used the mechanism here to trap the dragon Numiness. The ancient organs are still hanging on the Longxiao Palace. This is a huge rooftop, enough to be trapped in a giant dragon. Coupled with the dragon skull in the hall of the lord, no one has questioned the correctness of the ancient legend.

Looking down from the rooftop, the Xueman collar was perfectly presented in front of Balgruuf. In the distance, the mist-shrouded mountains and the gravel-filled plains around Snowman City are shrouded in a thick layer of night, which is different from the rugged and undulating mountains of Lonely City, and also different from the snow-covered city all day long, and the snowman’s landform and climate. More pleasant. From Xueman to Loristead, the mountains in the sky are like two hands, wrapping the white collar inside.

Just like the Imperial Legion and the Stormcloak rebels, squeezing this neutral place in the middle of the sky like two hands. General Turius of Solitude kept sending messengers to Xueman, and his words and pressure increased day by day. Ulfric's storm cloak is recovering from the fiasco of the last ambush, regrouping forces, and capturing Snowman will undoubtedly give the storm cloak an advantage on the battlefield. Xueman's neutral status is just like a canoe in a storm, and any wind and waves that roll up will completely capsize it.

Pressure from the Warlord family, protests from the Greymane family, a young new prophet appeared in the comrades, although there is still a dragonborn, she left Xueman, but Balgruf's worries have to be added A new one, my own child’s problem. Xueman is like a sailing ship that is about to fall apart, and there are few people Balgruuf can trust. His dark elf guard Irileth and court mage Farenga may be the only two left.

"How many years have passed since that incident, Farenga."

"I hope that incident and the weapon will be forgotten forever, my lord. The key to the room is still with me, and no one can open that door until the dust and cobwebs turn everything into history." The mage pulled the dark blue sleeves. "Since you didn't tell anyone, I'm relieved. Please allow me to continue my experiment."

"It couldn't be better."

Looking at the figure of the palace mage leaving, Balgruuf sighed. On the map on the table in front of us, the red empire and the blue representing the storm cloak covered almost the entire sky, and a few letters from General Turius and Queen Alicia were placed next to them, which were nothing more than persuading him to stand in the late supremacy. On the side of the king’s widow, perhaps he hopes that he can join Solitary City to avenge the once high king of Skyrim and defeat the king’s killer Ulfric.

"Ireles."

"My lord."

The dark elf guard walked to the lord's side. This is the comrade-in-arms that Balgruuf met when he traveled abroad when he was young. Later, Balgruuf returned to the snowman to inherit the position of lord, and Irileth also came to Skyrim with him and became his closest guard. He trusted the strength and will of the dark elf swordsman, as well as loyalty. They are not just subordinates, but friends.

"I need someone...you go in person, I'm worried about who else here can do the job besides you."

"Please order."

"Do you remember the vigilant of Stendhal who came here before? He warned me that the ebony weapon was evil. I thought that as long as it was put in the basement and sealed up, there would be no problem. Now I was wrong. I shouldn't put this weapon in the Longxiao Palace. It is now affecting my children. Next, who will be next."

"Maybe that person is just lucky, guessed it. Your son doesn't seem to be cursed, otherwise Farenga will find out." The dark elf persuaded, "Danika should have no other patients in the next few days, I Go to her, the priestess of Gina Laise will definitely understand what's going on, and her recovery magic will make everything okay."

"I don't think so. He can guess the weapon of the curse, which shows that he does have some strength." Balgruuf opened a new envelope. Go to the hall and let the guards solve it. I really shouldn't have a fluke mentality at the time. I hope that one day I can use it normally and keep the weapon in the Longxiao Palace."

"Faced with such ebony weapons, it is not worthy of shame to have this thought." The guard asked, "You need someone who can take the weapon safely. Do you need me to go there?"

"No, Irileth, you can’t take this risk." Balgruuf shook his head. Willing to bring a dangerous weapon to see the Vigilant in Stendal. I will pay him for it."

"Am I going to tell him how dangerous that weapon is?"

"Tell him that it is a very dangerous thing. Wrap it with the best and strongest cloth and put it in an iron box. Tell him not to open it, otherwise the weapon will take people's lives." Grabbing a purse on the table, "This bag of gems is worth three hundred septins."

"As a letter-delivery task, this reward is generous enough."

"But the letter will not kill. The key is in Farenga's hands... Be careful, if something goes wrong, protect your own safety. The Nine Holy Spirits bless us." The number of guards in the Longxiao Palace at night is small, and some soldiers are being dispatched. After guarding the village and the road, Xueman's original few guards were even more stretched. The recent attacks of werewolves, vampires, and robbers forced Balgruuf to step up his patrol of Snowman City at night, and naturally there were fewer soldiers in the lord’s palace. But it is also convenient, no one knows what these recruited soldiers used to do, maybe they are from the Dark Brotherhood.

And in the hall, the demon hunters who were roasting the fire and eating dinner also got the result that the palace mage said.

"Can I trust you, Demon Hunter?" Lord Balgruuf's guards and court mage stood in front of him, but Farenga's face was a little nervous, although it was well hidden, he did not escape the eyes of the demon hunter. Zelin didn't expect to see each other again in this situation. An elderly servant lived next to the storage room under Long Xiao Palace, but the guard did not alarm anyone.