Hey, King!

2021-08-14

Chapter 196 Chapter 196 Dwarf gold coin
It was only one night, the earth was already white, almost Can't see the original appearance. With one foot, the snow can cover your feet. This is only the serious snow of the First Stage in winter, and there may be more behind it. The four corbels hanging from the branches were already hard enough to be used as weapons. If they were smashed fiercely, the skull would not be able to tell the difference between them and steel. These four corbels always remind them: if they are not careful, this is the end.

The sky is thick with clouds, completely obscuring the sun, and it is estimated that the entire day will be immersed in gray. Shirouai looked at the sky and judged that the snow would still fall, and it had a lot of stamina. After hesitating for a long time, she finally changed her mind: "Let's go to Snow Mirror Lake, and we have to get a big-horned deer from those people."

"The dog is fine." Dagon said, "Look. They are alive and kicking, and it seems that the snow makes them more comfortable."

"These are northern dog breeds, especially adapted to the snowy environment, and now is their most comfortable season. Just the performance of the past few days From the point of view, as long as they can eat enough, they can definitely outperform the deer. In the current environment, it is easier to find meat to feed them than to search for enough grass for the deer.” Shiloai said: “But the big The horned deer is a symbol of elf status and will make it easier for us to deal with the northern tribes."

"It was for etiquette considerations..." Dagon said: "You didn't mean to find it in the camp. Is there someone you don't want to see?"

Shiloh frowned and tugged up on the collar with both hands, even though it was completely covering his neck and there was no gap at all. This action is definitely not because of the cold, but a subconscious self-protection. "There are also many factions in the elves. Even if I don't want to get involved, I can't choose my origin. Well... I don't want to mention their names, you just need to know that they are competing with the family behind me, which has lasted for three thousand years. In the next three thousand years, it will be difficult to decide the winner."

Dagon tugged at his beard and said, "Seeing you are so embarrassed, obviously you can't just hide it."

"Ah, you're right. I don't care if it hurts my face if I hide, I don't resent it in private. But in the camp of the elves, in front of everyone, I can't hide on behalf of my family. Alas. , no matter how independent I am, I am also under the care of my family. In the Academy and in the elf society, I cannot ignore the basic responsibilities."

"In this way, the elf and Jiangu clansman are no different."

Shiroai shook his head, firmly disagreeing with this view: "You only saw the surface, but it's really far from it - but I don't want to tell you this. Now I'm worried: just go to the big horned deer. It’s not easy to handle this if it’s just asking for help. We are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers and strength, so it’s not easy to handle.”

Hearing this, Dagon was also worried, but he was not that The kind of person who says, "How about we don't want a big horned deer". It is not his character to give up, it is to find a solution when encountering a problem.

Dagon was left with the idea of fooling one after repeated rejections of his proposal to buy one, steal one, grab one, and cheat one. "How about we make use of the Frost Giant? It said that an elves lied to it, so let's count it on the Snow Mirror Lake elves, saying that they failed to deal with the Frost Giant and delayed our trip."

Shiloh blinked and laughed.

"Don't do this, I know this method won't work. It's no different from blackmail." Dagon blushed and tugged at his beard nervously. "Would you like to... or else just borrow one from them?"

"You may not be talking about blackmail, maybe that's what happened. Hiss... I think this idea is very good. , I can investigate it completely." Shirouai rubbed her hands together, her expression more relaxed than before. "If there is such a thing, then the initiative can be in our hands. Especially since Rui Liqi has just lost face, no one wants to repeat the same mistakes."

Dagon wondered and asked: "This is the same as Rui Liqi's What does it matter?"

"She had the ability but didn't use it, which indirectly led to the death of the elves in her peers. This matter has a very bad reputation. You don't think she still has some influence in the Academy, then It's all thanks to the shameless skin. In the long run, lack of ability is not too bad, because there will always be some people who are not good at it. But if you have ability, you don't use it, or you can't use it. This is a more serious condition, which will make people lose Confidence."

"Oh, I understand." Dagon nodded: "If the Frost Giants are true, then we have a quid pro quo."

"It must be true, it must be true. ." Shiloh said with a smile.

Just thirty miles away from them, the elves in the camp also saw Dagon and Shiroai who were gradually approaching. The person in charge of reconnaissance and vigilance immediately reported the situation, and it was finally sent to a dignified-looking elf man.

"A elf and a dwarf, on a dog sled?" The elf waved his hand casually and said, "Ask where they are from and why they are here. If the elf asks for help , if it's not too much, just send it away. Also, let the guys outside be more restrained. Although it's really boring to wait here, but they are too happy. It's not good."

The messenger immediately The order began, and the two elven archers left the camp on white steeds capable of galloping across the snow to meet Shiroai. At the other end of the camp, the half-goat people who were in charge of singing and laughing immediately restrained a lot. They began to whisper the jokes on the shoulders of the elves, and the high-pitched laughter was gradually replaced by the subtle whispers.

The detection method of the elves in the camp is the same as that of the eagles flying in the air, but they do not have the spell ability of the eagles and cannot directly observe the eagle's vision, so they information will lag. Hiloai insisted that she found the cavalry, not the other way around. The two cavalrymen saw the badge of the Academy instructor on Hiloai's clothes and did not argue, but said with a faint smile:

"The Prime Minister asked about your origin and purpose, and if you need help."

"We...I'm Shiloai Asneriel, the mentor of Elite Academy, and I'm an intern student. Come to the Academy, I'm doing an internship." Shiroai looked up and down the two elves Knight, put his right hand lightly on the side of his forehead, and asked, "What does it mean if you need help?"

"The Prime Minister said. If you need help, we can provide convenience to the best of our ability." The elven cavalry Captain thought for a while and added: "Ms. Asneriel, this is the kindness of the Prime Minister, but it is not a promise or guarantee. "

"Are you implying that I'm uneducated and sensible?" Shiloh akimbo, snorted. The two Knights just smiled and didn't intend to answer at all.

There would be no weak spot without moving around, and the Knight's reaction made Shiroai unable to pursue. She thought for a while and thought that pursuing the Frost Giant at this time might be counterproductive, and the best way is to change the original plan. She raised her chin and said, "Did you take all the big horned deer away? I want one that is comfortable to ride. I'll pay double what you paid for it, so I won't take advantage of you."

Just want a big horned deer, that shouldn't be a big problem. Elf Knights also know that the tribes in the North have a "prejudice" against elves. Only the elves who ride the big horned deer have status, and their words count, and the rest are just irrelevant soldiers. It's even better that an elite Academy mentor wants a bighorned deer on the land, and she's willing to pay.

"A tame and comfortable big-horned deer, I think there is no problem." The cavalry Captain said: "Please enter the camp with me to register your identity and hand over, and you can take the big-horned deer after some simple procedures. , it won't take much of your time."

Siloai nodded directly, and then motioned for the elf Knight to lead the way.

The camp next to Snow Mirror Lake consists of two parts. The larger camp is surrounded by thorns. Seven tall living trees guard the sky and the earth day and night. It is also the residence of elves. The smaller camp is by the lake, which seems to be protected by the large camp of the elves, but actually acts as a buffer between the lake and the camp of the elves. Half-elves, humans, halflings, and a handful of dwarven servants live in small camps and provide various services to the Great Shadow.

Dagon is not allowed to enter the big camp, he can only rest at the small camp as a coachman with his sled dogs. Shirouai put her hand on Dagon's shoulder and told him to be patient, she would come out as soon as possible. Then, she was guided by the elf Knight into the place protected by living trees and thorns.

"You can go to the tavern in the small camp, called 'Dream Dragon', that is the big tent in dark green." The human guard at the entrance of the small camp said: "You just stay there, when your The elf mistress is here, and we can find you sooner too."

There's no need to argue with them about his relationship with Shiroai, and the guard's proposal is indeed a good one. Dagon controls the sled dog to the place where livestock and mounts are stored, avoiding large animals such as bighorn deer and woolly rhino, and finds the area where the halfling places the riding dog. Here the three halflings tend to mounts that only they can ride.

Two gold coins feed the dogs, and five copper coins can only control them to drink water, Dagon chose the latter. He picked up the axe and cut some meat from the frozen ox, and chopped it into small pieces enough for the dogs. The halfling animal trainer thought about it and bought a whole frozen corbel with a gold coin. Their riding dogs can also take the opportunity to improve their meals.

"You should mince the meat, steam it with the dog food, let it cool, and stir it, and the dog will love it more."

The halfling may be right. , but Dagon has no intention of developing in the direction of animal trainers for the time being. The halfling saw this, too, and didn't continue the subject. When they saw that Dagon was going to the "Dream Dragon" wine tent, they reminded him that he could order a "Fisherman's Chowder", which was the craft of a halfling cook, and it was quite good.

Opening the curtains of the dark green tent, Dagon went straight to the long bar. The tables here are all wine barrels, and the chairs are wooden boxes or upside-down bamboo baskets, which were obviously brought along with the army. The bar is a circle of wine barrels, covered with a layer of long wooden boards, behind which stands a human shop Boss.

The Boss of the wine tent wiped the rough wooden tabletop with a rag, frowning slightly. He found a wooden thorn and pulled it out with his fingernails before beckoning Dagon to sit there. When he smiled, the smile was missing two front teeth.

"Um..." Dagon looked around, there were only humans and Jiangu clansman, everyone seemed to be doing nothing. Dressed casually, they bare their chests while trying to keep themselves warm with their skins close to the brazier or with their stomachs hugging alcohol. They were muddheaded and unconcerned about the entry of Dagon and the departure of others. Only when the bartender passed by, they would take a look and ask a few questions, all wanting to find something to eat.

"According to someone's recommendation, there is a fisherman's chowder here, made by a halfling chef, I want a copy of that first." Dagon thought about it and said, "What else do you recommend here? If it is easy to carry and Stored best."

"Fisherman's Chowder is great, but it's not enough to eat dry. I suggest a nut bread, buttered and fried with crispy bacon, just for A staple food."

"The bacon is just fine, not crispy, and the oil runs too much." Dagon said: "Just as you like. So portable food?"

" Would you like to bring some cheese?" The wine bill Boss boldly recommended: "I brought a lot of cheese with the car, but the elf found that the buyer brought the wrong kind, so he didn't eat it. The buyer was hung up and beaten. , but also to lose money, so the cheese is sent to the small camp for cheap processing. I will cut a few slices for you to taste, if it is good, this thing is very easy to bring."

"Okay, I Try it first. Is there any jerky or sausage. By the way, have you heard of truffle pig feed? Halfling made it, a portable food."

"Huh?" stunned. He scratched the folds of his double chin with his fingers, rummaged through his mind for a while, and asked cautiously, "There's no truffle pig feed here, did the adults say riding dog feed? That's really a halfling. It came out with a lot of leftovers and scraps."

"Halflings really can toss." Dagon said with a smile: "Bring me a big mug of thick beer, the most chewable kind. Okay, then get me some riding dog food. I also have a pack of sled dogs, just in time to find some portable food."

"No problem, my lord."

"I'm not an adult, I'm just a student of the elite Academy," Dagon said.

"A man with armor, weapons, and majesty is an adult." The Boss said: "I don't know any other identities, and it doesn't matter if you're a student of the Academy. Even if you don't have anything else , just with this equipment, you are also an adult."

"Although your words are unreasonable, they are very wise." Dagon tugged at his beard and asked, "How much do these things I eat? "

"If it were in the Dogtooth Fortress, I would only dare to ask for four Silver Coins, but here, World of Ice and Snow is not easy to transport, and two gold coins can only cover the cost. It is not easy to operate. , but also to serve the elves, please forgive me."

"Hey, it's quite expensive." Dagon tugged at his beard and felt that he was a bit at a loss, so he had to find a way to increase income and reduce expenditure. He said: "Two gold coins are two gold coins. I caught a yak on the road, and I have three whole corbels left, frozen. Do you want it?"

Beverage Boss With an embarrassed look on his face, he gritted his teeth and said, "If the Lord asks me to, then I will."

"Why do you say that?" Dagon asked.

"My lord, I'll let the cook prepare your meal first, and I'll talk to you later." The wine account Boss bowed, hurriedly ran to arrange the work, and then hurried back. He pointed to the outside of the tent and said, "It's near Xuejing Lake, and there are a lot of big fish in it. Elves like to eat fish, so we go fishing every day, and there's no shortage of meat to eat. Here, frozen beef shank is a good thing, but Only us servants use it. If you can't sell it to the elves, you won't be able to sell the price. I don't dare to offend the adults, so I can only serve at a loss."

"Since you will lose money, then I won't sell it. Dagon tugged at his beard and said, "Everyone in this small camp is regarded as serving the elves?"

"Of course. What do they eat and drink if they don't serve elves?" Leaning on the table with his elbows, he said, "Only with good service can you have food. If there is a problem with the elves you follow, you can only spend one day at a time. It's freezing outside, and it's impossible to walk back. Look at those few, apart from rubbing the brazier here, there is only hope that some elves are suddenly short of manpower and hire them away."

Dagon didn't need to look back, the earth could hear behind him. Case. The guys who fell into the chairs or lay on the table were limp and weak, like walking corpse. Their faces are full of decadence and indulgence, and perhaps some helplessness.

"Fisherman's Chowder here!" Watching the cook holding up a steaming pot, the wine tent Boss knew what was inside. He shouted happily while taking two gold coins from Dagon.

hehe, or dwarf gold coin, this is earned.

There is only one chapter today, and I will spend the Tanabata with my wife tomorrow (although Tanabata is today on the calendar, but today is also the World Comfort Women Memorial Day, it is not suitable to go out and play, so I will change it to tomorrow).

There will be no update tomorrow, everyone have a good rest, ummm.