In a while, a news detonated entire Skyrim. 没过多久,一个消息就引爆了整个天际省。 The hearsay when Thalmor castle, is used to detain North Tower Fortress of rebel army and prisoner, was burnt down in one night, the flame shoots up to the sky, when soldier rush, sees the castle wreckage that only then had been embezzled by the flame thoroughly, as well as was passed through by longspear in the castle surrounding, stands erect Thalmor soldier the corpse in snowy area. 传闻在梭默的城堡,用来关押反叛军和囚犯的北塔堡垒,在一夜之间被人烧毁,火光冲天而起,而当士兵们赶到时,所看到的只有已经彻底被火焰所吞没的城堡残骸,以及在城堡外围被长枪贯穿,竖立在雪地上的梭默士兵们的尸体。 As for these prisoners, then disappears without a trace thoroughly. 至于那些囚犯,则彻底不知去向。 This naturally caused the sharp shock of Empire, quick, soldier were dispatched to search , some closed/pass the prisoner in North Tower Fortress are arrested, then conducted the torture and interrogation, however, their oral confessions let everyone are startled ——— according to the views of these prisoners, they do not know that what happened, they sleep, when they wake up discovered oneself are not in the North Tower Fortress ice-cold underground prison, but by prairie of sunlight illumination on. 这自然引起了帝国的强烈震动,很快,士兵们就被派遣出去搜索,也有一些原本关在北塔堡垒之中的囚犯被重新逮捕,然后进行了拷打和审问,然而,他们的口供却让所有人都是大吃一惊———按照这些囚犯的说法,他们根本不知道发生了什么事情,他们只是睡了一觉,当他们醒来时就发现自己已经不在北塔堡垒冰冷的地下监狱里,而是在被阳光照射的草原上。 Also because of this, these prisoners insisted that was Talos manifestation, Rescue they, this let Empire soldier is also surprised uncertain, some do not know that should should do. After all this piece of continent indeed has the Gods asylum, although Talos manifestation sounds like a little talks nonsense, but ......... is not as if incomprehensible. 也正因为如此,这些囚犯坚称是塔洛斯显灵,拯救了他们,这让帝国的士兵们也是惊疑不定,有些不知道该如何是好。毕竟这片大陆的确有神明庇护,虽然塔洛斯显灵听起来好像有点儿胡言乱语,但是………似乎也不是不能理解。 After all the fact is placed there, at that time around North Tower Fortress, indeed had not seen has trail that the prisoner escapes, they looked like evaporate simply baseless were the same. But after this, these prisoners appeared in the Skyrim center, only if these prisoners are grown wings will fly, otherwise also only then the miracle can explain. 毕竟事实摆在那里,当时在北塔堡垒周围,的确没有看到有囚犯逃出去的踪迹,他们简直就像是凭空蒸发了一样。而在这之后,这些囚犯又出现在了天际省的中心,除非这些囚犯都长了翅膀会飞,否则也只有神迹能够解释了。 Moreover, after this, fortress fortresses of Thalmor in various Skyrim places, was attacked, no one knows that was who attacked these places, but each Thalmor fortress was thoroughly destroyed, but these Thalmor soldier corpses, was passed through by longspear, inserted in the ground, was exactly the same. 不仅如此,在这之后,梭默精灵在天际省各处的要塞堡垒,都遭到了袭击,没有人知道是谁袭击了这些地方,但是每一个梭默堡垒都被彻底摧毁,而那些梭默精灵士兵的尸体,也被长枪贯穿,插在地面上,如出一辙。 This makes the Skyrim people excited immediately, in fact, Empire, is also holding some contradictory attitude to this matter. At the same time, they naturally do not like Thalmor that crowd of damn bean sprouts arrogant appearances, but on the other hand, they also worried that this will bring in the Thalmor disaffection. 这顿时让天际省的人民们兴奋不已,事实上,就连帝国内部,对此事也是抱着某种矛盾的态度。一方面,他们自然不喜欢梭默那群该死的豆芽菜趾高气扬的模样,但是另外一方面,他们也担心这会引来梭默的不满。 But in fact, Ambassador Thalmor had summoned King, the request investigates thoroughly this matter, otherwise, Thalmor sets out army, thoroughly destroys Empire! 而事实上,梭默大使已经召见了国王,要求彻查此事,不然的话,梭默精灵将大军出动,彻底摧毁帝国！ „Do we really want to continue to wait? Mr. Knight?” “我们真的要继续等着吗？骑士先生？” Sits in the tavern, Grea disturbed is manipulating the present wine glass, but Duanmu Huai nods. 坐在酒馆里,古蕾雅不安的摆弄着眼前的酒杯,而端木槐则点了点头。 „Right, destroys Thalmor all footholds, Kill Thalmor, all these to agitate Thalmor start War. Once their army assembles, then I can thoroughly destroy it, only several Thalmor fortresses, at all are not our goals, this just to eliminate Thalmor, but to bait that they arrange.” “没错,摧毁梭默的所有据点,杀死梭默精灵,这一切都是为了鼓动梭默发动战争。一旦他们大军集结,那么我就可以彻底将其摧毁,区区几个梭默堡垒,根本不是我们的目标,这只不过是为了消灭梭默,而给他们布置的鱼饵。” „But the Empire that side ......... didn't we really go to say one with them?” “但是帝国那边………我们真的不去和他们说一声吗？” „This is Inquisition and Xenos issue , there is nothing to do with Empire.” “这是审判庭与异形的问题,与帝国无关。” Duanmu Huai shakes the head. 端木槐摇了摇头。 „I will not make Empire be mistaken that I stand it, what Inquisition Guard is humanity, rather than some political power. Basically, we will not meddle the local political power dispute on own initiative. If Empire can seize the chance to stabilize position that to be naturally good, but if Empire were overthrown incompetently, we didn't care about ......... you to understand?” “我不会让帝国误以为我是站在它这边的,审判庭守护的是人类,而非某个政权。基本上,我们是不会主动插手当地的政权纠纷的。如果帝国能够趁机稳定阵脚那自然是再好不过,但是如果帝国无能被人推翻,我们也不在乎………你明白了吗？” „..............., I understood.” “……………是的,我明白了。” Grea is not silly, she as princess, understands certainly the Duanmu Huai's meaning. If Duanmu Huai and Empire contact, then said no matter how, will form the impression that he and Empire cooperate. But Empire may take advantage of itself to have Inquisition very much to support abuses power, when the time comes Inquisition instead must take the rap for the Empire atrocity. 古蕾雅并不傻,她作为公主,当然明白端木槐的意思。如果端木槐与帝国联络,那么不管怎么说,都会形成他与帝国合作的印象。而帝国很有可能依仗自己有审判庭撑腰就作威作福,到时候审判庭反而要为帝国的暴行背黑锅。 Therefore Duanmu Huai divides thoroughly it, so-called you do your, I hit my. Just like Duanmu Huai said that what Inquisition Guard was humanity, rather than Empire, Empire political power continued existence Inquisition seems like indifferent. If there are compared with Empire to a humanity better political power, then Inquisition will not oppose that they overthrow Empire. 所以端木槐才彻底将其分割开来,所谓你做你的,我打我的。正如端木槐所言,审判庭守护的是人类,而非帝国,帝国政权的续存在审判庭看来是无所谓的。如果有比帝国对人类更好的政权,那么审判庭也不会反对他们推翻帝国。 Naturally, the premise do not collude with Chaos Daemon. 当然,前提是别和混沌恶魔勾结。 „dēng dēng dēng ———!” “噔噔噔———！” At this moment, the clear tweedle resounds, Duanmu Huai has turned the head, sees only bard to stand near the bonfire, the performance is playing an instrument and singing. 就在这时,清脆的琴声响起,端木槐转过头去,只见一个吟游诗人正站在篝火边,演奏弹唱着。 „Then this, gives to the fearless warrior!” “接下来这首,是献给无畏的勇士！” Is saying, bard played an instrument and sang. 一面说着,吟游诗人一面弹唱起来。 „ In horizon snow white wilderness, is free trend. “天际雪白的荒野上,是自由的风潮。 People big mouth is drinking the ale, is praising Blood and Glory. 人们大口的喝着麦酒,赞美着鲜血与荣耀。 However the wolf goes into niceties to come, to try to destroy this lively banquet. 然而豺狼寻味而来,试图破坏这热闹的宴席。 The guest startled sound screamed, scatters in all directions to flee. 宾客惊声尖叫,四散奔逃。 The wolf lets success go to the head, the manner is high-spirited. 豺狼得意忘形,气宇昂昂。 However the great god saw this flock of wolves. 然伟大之神看到了这群豺狼。 His warrior takes the jet black steel chariot, drops from the clouds. 他的战士乘坐漆黑的钢铁战车,从天而降。 Their brandish weapon, skins the boning the wolf, violent corpse he just. 他们挥舞武器,将豺狼剥皮去骨,暴尸他方。 The skinny wolves clamp the tail to flee, even does not dare turn head to look. 枯瘦的豺狼们夹着尾巴奔逃,甚至不敢回头望。 Because they know, in their behind, is the butcher knife that Gods wields! ” 因为它们知道,在它们的身后,是神明挥起的屠刀！” Quick, finally, but at the same time, the guests in tavern also lift up high the wine glass, cheers. 很快,一曲终了,而与此同时,酒馆之中的客人们也是高举起酒杯,欢呼雀跃。 But Duanmu Huai sits on the chair, satisfied nod. 而端木槐则坐在椅子上,满意的点了点头。 „Un, not bad that this sang.” “嗯,这唱的不错嘛。” In fact, this recited the roaming poetry fortress that after Thalmor was destroyed spread, the wolf in song, was suggesting was Thalmor this crowd of being unsolicited, loathful High Elf. Hearsay Ambassador Thalmor after knowing this poetry, air/Qi pounded the cup directly. 事实上,这首吟游诗歌就是在梭默的要塞被摧毁之后流传开来的,歌谣之中的豺狼,暗示着的就是梭默这群不请自来,惹人讨厌的高等精灵。传闻梭默大使在得知这首诗歌之后,气的直接砸了杯子。 Traded to do in the past, these Thalmor in a threatening manner daring to sing this song humanity to grasp with various reasons. However at the Thalmor fortress destroyed present, rolling up that this crowd of arrogant and arrogant High Elf only dare to tremble in the embassy, even does not dare to leave one step, next was for fear that passed through by longspear, inserts in the snowy area is oneself. 换做往常,那些梭默精灵早就气势汹汹的用各种理由把胆敢传唱这首歌的人类抓起来了。但是在梭默要塞都被摧毁的现在,这群傲慢又自大的高等精灵只敢瑟瑟发抖的蜷缩在大使馆里,甚至不敢离开一步,生怕下一个被长枪贯穿,插在雪地上的就是自己。 This naturally makes the Skyrim common people clap to commend, had/left a foul odor ruthlessly. 这自然让天际省的百姓们拍手称赞,也算是狠狠出了一口恶气。 In the joy sound of alcoholics, Duanmu Huai actually saw the tavern boss seriously to walk, he arrived at side Duanmu Huai's, said in a low voice. 就在酒客们的欢呼雀跃声之中,端木槐却看见酒馆老板一脸严肃的走了过来,他来到端木槐的身边,低声说道。 „Is sorry to disturb you, this warrior, Lord has the matter to look for you .........” “抱歉打搅你,这位战士,领主有事找你………” "Oh?" “哦？” Heard conveying a message of tavern boss, Duanmu Huai gawked, although on this piece of continent had adventurer, but not existence Adventurer's Guild and so on organization. Generally speaking, adventurer wants to look for the request or the work words, will look for the boss in tavern, but these bosses will obtain the form that issues a warrant for arrest or posts a reward and so from Lord subordinate there generally. 听到酒馆老板的传话,端木槐愣了一下,这片大陆上虽然有冒险者,但是并不存在冒险者协会之类的组织。一般来说,冒险者想要找委托或者工作的话,都会去找酒馆的老板,而这些老板一般都会从领主的手下那里获得一些通缉或者悬赏之类的单子。 Falkreath that Duanmu Huai is at present is Skyrim one of the nine territory, here is located in remote mountains and ancient forests, although the transportation is inconvenient, but is very suitable to recuperate, therefore Duanmu Huai during waiting for Thalmor starts War these days, has been treating in Falkreath, naturally, he will also meet the request occasionally, goes to outside to get rid of some bandit, or eliminates Beast that some natives could not cope with and so on, had some fame somewhat here. 端木槐眼下所在的佛克瑞斯就是天际省的九块领地之一,这里位于深山老林里,虽然交通不便,但是很适合休养,于是端木槐在等待梭默发动战争期间的这段时间里,就一直在佛克瑞斯待着,当然,偶尔他也会接一些委托,去外面干掉一些强盗,或者消灭一些当地人对付不了的野兽之类,也算是多多少少在这里有了一些名气。 What matter but ......... does Lord ask itself to have? 只不过………领主来找自己有什么事？ Should not be will plan that makes him investigate these to kill the Thalmor murderer hahahahaha ............ unable? 该不会是打算让他调查那些杀害梭默精灵的凶手吧哈哈哈哈哈…………不会吧？ „I knew, I can pass to have a look.” “我知道了,我会过去看看的。” Thinks of here, Duanmu Huai also stands up, bringing Grea to go out of the tavern, walks toward the Lord hall. 想到这里,端木槐也是站起身来,带着古蕾雅走出酒馆,向着领主大厅走去。 Treated such a long time in Skyrim, Duanmu Huai has a preliminary understanding regarding this stretch of land, simply speaking with a few words described that was ——— vast territory with a sparse population. 在天际省待了这么长时间,端木槐对于这片大地已经有了一个初步的认识,简单来说用一句话来形容就是———地广人稀。 With Skyrim, Skyrim is divided into nine territory, is ruled by nine Lord, but these nine Lord are responsible for ——— this given name listening to the atmosphere to horizon Supreme King, to put it bluntly is also a senior official. But nine Lord, is equal to the mayors in nine cities. 就拿天际省来说,天际省分为九块领地,由九个领主统治,而这九个领主则向天际的至高王负责———这名号听着大气,说白了也就是个高官。而九个领主,也就等于九个城市的市长。 Basically, in a Lord responsible area, besides a central city, only has a 2~3 village. Each village on the 100~200 person, the population of city slightly are also more, but are also most is about thousand people. 基本上,一个领主负责的一块地区里,除了一座中心城市之外,就只有两三个村庄。每个村庄也就一两百人不到,城市的人口稍微多一些,但是也最多就是千人左右。 Conceivable, point(s) the population, naturally does not have many soldier, Lord subordinate subordinate soldier also several hundred people, each village's public security guard supports also dozens individuals. 可以想象,就这么点儿人口,自然是没有多少士兵,领主手下的直属士兵也就几百人,每个村庄的治安卫队撑死也就几十个人。 In comparison, Holy City area that Lorena is, only the urban population has 50,000, toward each villages and small towns that radiates in all directions, there is a 3000~4000 population. 相比之下,萝蕾娜所在的圣城地区,单是中心城市人口就有五万之多,向着四面八方辐射开的各个村镇,也有三四千的人口。 But the Manaria's two urban population add also to have 100,000 few, not to mention the population of all around these village small towns are smaller also in 1000~2000 about. 而马纳利亚的两座中心城市人口加起来最少也有十万,更别提四周那些村落小镇的人口数量最少也在一两千左右。 Although has no way to compare with modern often several hundred more than ten million people of metropolises, but can look, at least currently this civilization degree, Manaria and Holy City in the population in the quality, is steamroll Skyrim ——— even Empire. 虽然和现代动不动就几百上千万人的大都市没法比,但是可以看得出来,至少就目前这个文明程度来说,马纳利亚和圣城无论是在人口数量还是在质量上,都是碾压天际省———甚至帝国的。 Simply speaking, currently Empire is the domain is also big, reason that because in fact successive years goes on an expedition, not many manpower resources. 简单来说,目前帝国也就是地盘大,事实上因为连年征战的缘故,并没有多少兵源。 Falkreath is also so, entire Falkreath city all population add not to arrive at the 3000 person, even did not have a population of Duanmu Huai era school to be many. 佛克瑞斯也是如此,整个佛克瑞斯城所有人口加起来也不到三千人,甚至还没有端木槐时代一所学校的人口多呢。 Quick, two people went to the Lord hall, saw Falkreath Lord Siddgeir. 很快,两人就来到了领主大厅,见到了佛克瑞斯的领主西德盖尔。 Compares Lord of other places, Siddgeir are relatively young, seems like also on the 20~30 year, Falkreath Lord is did for somebody by his uncle, because uncle are old, therefore Siddgeir become new Lord. 相比起其他地方的领主来说,西德盖尔相对年轻,看起来也就二三十岁左右,原本佛克瑞斯的领主是由他的叔父代劳,但是因为叔父年纪已大,所以西德盖尔才成为了新的一任领主。 Good, this is unimportant. 好吧,这都不重要。 „Are you Steel Warrior in hearsay?” “你就是传闻之中的钢铁战士？” Sees Duanmu Huai, young Lord is also startled, his surprise stares the big eye, sized up Duanmu Huai, later nods. 看到端木槐,年轻的领主也是吃了一惊,他诧异的瞪大眼睛,上上下下的打量了一番端木槐,随后重新点了点头。 „I heard many related to your hearsay, thinks the hearsay will have the place of exaggeration, now seems like, seems not that exaggerating.” “我听说了不少有关你的传闻,原本以为传闻会有夸大之处,现在看起来,似乎也不是那么夸张。” Facing the speech of Lord, Duanmu Huai has not said a word ——— this is the long ominous advantage, said that the homicide crosses dragon others to believe. 面对领主的说话,端木槐没有言语———这就是长的凶的好处了,说他杀过龙别人都信。 Although he has indeed killed. 虽然他的确杀过。 „, Said the proper business.” “那么,说正事吧。” Said here, Siddgeir restrained the expression, serious is looking steadily at Duanmu Huai, explained own request. 说道这里,西德盖尔收敛了表情,严肃的盯视着端木槐,说明了自己的委托。 Simply speaking, this is about a small town ——— Rocks Town request that he rules. 简单来说,这是关于他所统治的一所小镇———洛克斯镇的委托。 According to the view of Siddgeir, several months ago starts, Rocks Town had the situation of difference, first is the corpse in Graveyard disappears without a trace, their graves were dug up, inside corpse is missing completely. When the anger small town residents attempt found Priest of guarding graveyard to beg a view, actually discovered that Priest was also missing. 按照西德盖尔的说法,从几个月前开始,洛克斯镇就出现了异样的情况,首先是墓地里的尸体不知去向,他们的坟墓被人挖开,里面的尸体全部不见了踪影。而当愤怒的小镇居民们试图找到看守墓园的牧师讨要一个说法时,却发现牧师也失踪了。 After this, to make clear situation, the small town residents also composed the patrol leader spontaneously, goes on patrol in the night, but ......... some people are also missing. 在这之后,为了搞清楚情况,小镇居民们也自发组成了巡逻队,在深夜巡逻,可是………又有人随之失踪。 Therefore now, the entire small town had almost fallen into the scared condition. Every night people Gate shuts tightly, does not dare to go out, but they also sent people to request to aid to Siddgeir continuously several times. 于是现在,整个小镇几乎已经陷入了恐慌状态。每天晚上人们都大门紧闭,不敢出门,而他们也派人连续数次向西德盖尔请求援助。 „Although I also dispatch soldier to go to examine several times , is the suspicion the ghost who Necromancer does, but has no harvest, not only that ............... uncle was even killed!” “虽然我也派遣士兵们好几次前去查看,也怀疑是不是死灵法师搞的鬼,但是都没有什么收获,不仅如此……………连叔父都被杀害了！” Said here, the Siddgeir angry getting hold of fist, however pounded under arm rest ——— of chair courageous during the last time patrol search, Siddgeir uncle took the armed self-defense to lead personally, goes to investigate. However arrives at the second day of village in him, was discovered the quiet death by the guard on the bed. 说道这里,西德盖尔怒气冲冲的握紧拳头,勐然砸了下椅子的扶手———在最后一次巡逻搜查之中,西德盖尔的叔父作为武卫亲自带队,前去调查。然而就在他来到村子的第二天,就被卫兵发现悄无声息的死在了床上。 【Words said, currently reads aloud listens to storytelling easiest-to-use app, the wild fruit reads, · yeguoyuedu install most update.】 【话说,目前朗读听书最好用的app,野果阅读,.yeguoyuedu安装最新版。】 „This simply is to the provocation of Falkreath Lord! We cannot tolerate this behavior absolutely!” “这简直是对西佛瑞克领主的挑衅！我们绝对不能够容忍这种行为！” In this case, Siddgeir will certainly not choose to flinch, he heard just in time about Duanmu Huai this „Steel Warrior” the deeds, looks for him. 在这种情况下,西德盖尔当然不会选择退缩,正巧他听说了关于端木槐这位“钢铁战士”的事迹,就把他找来。 „My request is very simple, the thorough investigation was clear that this matter, who has a look is being up to mischief! Kills the uncle murderer, wants one and arrests to turn over to the tuart! So long as you can complete this Quest, I give you in Falkreath territory specially lands! And appoints you as Baron!” “我的要求很简单,彻底调查清楚这件事,看看到底是谁在搞鬼！杀害叔父的凶手,而已要一并缉拿归桉！只要你能够完成这个任务,我就会在西佛瑞克领地内专门给你一片土地！并且任命你为男爵！” Has a look, vast territory with a sparse population is good, the land delivers casually. 看看,地广人稀就是好,土地都是随便送的。 It is not in any case valuable. 反正也不值钱是吧。 „I knew, I will have a look at the situation.” “我知道了,我会去看看情况的。” Although does not care regarding the reward very much, but Duanmu Huai is actually interested regarding this request, after all compares to cope with bandit or Beast, such isn't a story very interesting? 虽然对于报酬不是很在意,但是端木槐对于这个委托倒是蛮有兴趣的,毕竟相比起对付强盗或者野兽来说,这样一个故事不是很有意思吗？ „Mr. Knight, do we really want to go?” “骑士先生,我们真的要去吗？” Goes out of the Lord hall, the Grea's complexion is somewhat pale, has saying that that story that Siddgeir told a moment ago, but also really scared her. 走出领主大厅,古蕾雅的面色有些惨白,不得不说,刚才西德盖尔说的那个故事,还真把她吓坏了。 „Naturally, don't you find it very interesting? Moreover idles is also idling, has such interesting request to kill the time is not just right? At least compared with copes with mountain thief bandit.” “当然,你不觉得很有意思吗？而且闲着也是闲着,有这么有趣的委托来打发时间不是正好？起码比去对付山贼匪盗强吧。” „............... Indeed so.” “……………的确如此。” Duanmu Huai has not told Grea, he receives this request, besides this story very interesting, a reason triggered the Quest prompt of system. 端木槐并没有告诉古蕾雅,他之所以接下这个委托,除了这个故事本身很有趣之外,还有一个原因就是触发了系统的任务提示。 【Stimulates Hidden Quest «Dark Haze»】 【激发隐藏任务《黑暗的阴霾》】 【Quest Objective: investigates hidden in secret of Rocks small town】 【任务目标：调查隐藏在洛克斯小镇的秘密】 【While you step journey, you do not think, this time you face, is not an ordinary adventure】 【在你踏上旅途的同时,你不会想到,这次你所面对的,并不是一场普通的冒险】 No, didn't your say? 不,你这不都说出来了吗？ Looks at the present system prompt, Duanmu Huai also complains silently. 看着眼前的系统提示,端木槐也是默默吐槽。 However in any event, clearly, that happened at matter of Rocks small town, obviously is not so simple. 但是无论如何,很明显,那就是发生在洛克斯小镇的事情,显然并不那么简单。