The Collection of The End

My name is Akatosh,

I woke up and didn't see Miss A.

— 4E, 201, Last Seed Moon, 30th, 7:21 —

The sky had just brightened, and the sun had not yet crossed the mountain ridge on the horizon. The sound of sawing wood and cutting stones came from the construction site around the western watchtower. Even if people with jobs could ignore the sound, they would probably be embarrassed to sleep again. down.

Arthur, whose armor was a little crooked, came out of the hotel with a stretched waist, looked up at the sky, well, the weather was fine, and there were no dragons.

The destination of this trip "Greenjasmine Witch's Villa" is not in Xueman's territory, but near the city of Falkreath in the southwest, and there are two roads leading to Falkreath: through Ximu Town and the mountain roads of Helgen, and the leveled road westwards through Loristedd, a little further.

Since Helgen had been completely destroyed by the dragon, and it was uncertain whether it was still possible to pass there, and he had to take care of two children, Arthur chose the second way.

"Dad! Hee hee~" Sophie ran out of the hotel, hugged Arthur from behind, and let out a very happy laugh.

"Hey, Arthur, you got up so early, are you leaving now?" Ella also walked out of the hotel sleepily. She didn't even comb her hair well, and even drew a "wheel" pattern on her face that symbolized travel.

"I think we need to have breakfast before we go on the road, baron." Lydia, who was fully dressed, followed Ella, and the eye-catching large shield had to be sideways to go out.

"Good morning, Mr. Arthur." Well, it's the most normal way for children from Ria to say hello.

Although it was decided to travel very early yesterday, there was a lot of delay in various plans, candidates, and route issues. Since Lia needs to be taken with her, Sophie must follow. Lydia said that no matter what The baron who would follow her, Arthur's "shield brother" place was snatched by Ella over there. After all the dust settled, this outgoing team finally only went to the west tower, and it was completely dark. Can only stay here for one night.

"Sleeping well?" Sowad King came from the direction of the barracks and greeted Arthur.

"Very good," Arthur replied, "but I'm very surprised at the progress of the construction of the western outpost."

Obviously, only a week or so later, basic buildings such as hotels, military camps, and sawmills have been built around the western sentry tower, and the stone city walls surrounding them have also begun to appear. No one would think that it was attacked by a giant dragon not long ago.

"It can only be said that it was a blessing in disguise, and of course your help is also indispensable," Thorwald patted Arthur's shoulder armor: "If the dragon destroys the sentry tower, the Nords probably won't do it out of fear of the dragon. Will you be willing to rebuild it, as for those houses, did you find that they are all made of wood? As long as the materials are sufficient, and the pillars and beams are built, one can be built in half a day."

"Hmm..." Arthur nodded. According to the general concept 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, and only those in the empire like them.

"Earlier, when those robbers were sent here for forced labor, we were almost overwhelmed by the small number of people." Thorwald took two steps closer and said in a low voice: "Thanks to the orc named Ufu you sent Old gentleman, he directly subdued all those guys, and there is also a man named Haval Iron Hand to help manage, those robbers are 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 the various supporting buildings are completed, the sentry tower will be converted into a fortress. At that time, I will not be the 'guard captain of the western watchtower', but the 'commander of the western fortress'." Thorwald Said with excitement.

"Then I wish you your wish as soon as possible." Arthur looked at his companions who had voluntarily stayed away after chatting with Thorwald: "Speaking of it,

We're going to continue in the direction of Loristedd, and then turn to Falkreath. Do you have any information or advice on this route? "

"It's already on the edge of Snowman's territory. In order to avoid intensifying the conflict with the Imperial Legion, the lord did not send troops to station, so I don't have any important news to provide. The only thing worth noting is—" Thorwald lowered his voice again : "It seems that the Imperial Army is gathering there. If you encounter them, it's best not to provoke a conflict."

"Assembly?" Arthur frowned: "Dissatisfied with Lord Balgruuf's neutral policy, are you going to threaten with power?"

"That's not true," Thorwald shook his head: "It seems that the troops that were dispersed by the dragon attack in Helgen before are regrouping and preparing to return to Solitary City."

"...How many days has it been?" Arthur was speechless for a while.

However, I am afraid that it will be difficult not to have conflicts. After all, they arrested themselves and Ulfric together indiscriminately at the time. Even with Hadvar's testimony, it is probably...

"I'm going to arrange work for those slackers. After you have a rest, you can continue on the road. If you need it, you can ask any guard. After all, you are a hero." Thorwald nodded to Arthur, turned to the black Go to the guard tower.

— 7:53 —

"So, those Silver Hands planned to attack Snowrun City, but in the end they failed because the plan was smashed ahead of schedule," Haval Iron Hand asked, "Then we should be pardoned."

"What pardon! Aren't you a member of Xueman's guard now?" The old orc Uff patted Haval on the shoulder vigorously, almost knocking him over.

When Arthur and his companions had breakfast and bought some dry food by the way, they didn't know each other before, but Ufer and Harvar, who were on duty at the western outpost together, sat down together.

Harval's voice was not loud, but Arthur keenly noticed that many people around him slowed down and listened to their conversation. It's 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 that I will be settled by the lord or the guards.

"Yes, you have a lot of credit for this matter," Arthur replied seriously. Although he could not reward them for the lord, as a real baron, he still has the right to express his opinions, "When you were robbers, His crimes have been written off, and if you don't want to work here, you can go to the surrounding farms or work in Snowrun City."

Arthur turned his head to look at Lydia, who to some extent represented the attitude of the lord and nodded to him with a smile.

As soon as this remark came out, not only Haval breathed a sigh of relief, but also the guards and workers who had listened for a long time with their ears pricked up also chatted in a relaxed atmosphere.

"Arthur, are these your daughters? They are...beautiful." Harvar was thinking about the meaning of the news and didn't plan to speak for the time being, but the old orc Ulf took the initiative to speak to Arthur.

"Hehe, thank you." The orc's aesthetics can tell whether human beings are pretty or not, but it's a compliment after all. Arthur patted Sophie and Ria's little heads, and asked the old orc for the two girls who were buried in breakfast. Say thanks.

"These two are yours...well..." Judging from the shape of his mouth, Ufer, who was about to pursue the victory, seemed to be planning to say "wife", but he was stunned by the inexplicable chill and murderous aura and couldn't say it.

"I am the baron's guard, and I will protect his safety with my life." Lydia said lightly.

"I'm Arthur's shield sister. If you come out, you will be in pairs, not alone." Ella moved out the commandments of the comrades group inexplicably.

"Oh..." Lia blinked her eyes from one to the other, then turned to drink the soup.

"It's terrible." 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 was all right, Arthur just wanted to sigh. Although orcs are basically monogamous, powerful orcs, such as orc chiefs, can have multiple wives, and Ulf regards them as powerful as his chief The people here are very nice, but the current situation is not suitable.

In fact, Arthur is very aware of what Ayla is angry with. Although it hasn't been too long, Arthur has basically integrated into the big family of the comrades-in-arms group, and everyone also acquiesced in the "shield brothers" when he and Ayla formed an operation. Now Suddenly a "baron guard" fell from the sky, and he didn't refuse or take it with him idle, especially Lydia's temperament and appearance are excellent, which completely compares to the wilder Ella.

However, this kind of reaction...compared with the love between men and women, it is more like a child throwing a temper tantrum when his little friend is snatched away. Lydia probably noticed it a long time ago, but she just said it solemnly with some evil taste Just cooperate with her.

Now, Arthur can only pretend to be stupid. If he tells Ella that he brought Lydia by his side because he feels familiar and kind, who knows what will happen.

"Guards! Take up your weapons!" In the midst of embarrassment, the brothers Loki and Thor, who had met Arthur once, ran into the cafeteria together: "The enemy is an adult giant!"

"What's going on specifically?" When the guards left their jobs to get their weapons, Arthur got up and stopped the two brothers who turned to leave after reporting.

"Oh, Dragonborn, it's great that you're here!" Thor's eyes lit up, and he spoke a little faster: "A caravan passing by was transporting a large amount of fresh fruit, and was stopped by a mammoth near the main road to beg for food. , the caravan took the opportunity to escape after feeding, but the mammoth chased after it, and 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 wagons to stop the mammoth that caused this incident to eat, but the giant is still chasing it," Loki continued: "Now the caravan is driving towards our sentry tower. Come and ask for help."

"Well, I'll help," Arthur nodded, then turned to Ella and said, "Speaking of which, we were hunting giants when we first met..."

Phew—before she finished speaking, Ella rushed out like a gust of wind.

"Giant, is it delicious?" Sophie blinked.