Winterfell City of the end of October has been able obviously to feel the footsteps that the winter approaches. 十月末的凛冬城已经能明显感受到冬天临近的脚步。 Piercing rain lightly underground three days, finally turned into the snowflake in fourth day. 刺骨的阴雨淅淅沥沥地下了三天,终于在第四天变成了雪花。 When fifth day, when Sun when has not seen for a long time gets rid finally the entanglement of dark cloud appears, Winterfell City has become a cladding in silvery white snow and ice world. 等到第五天,当许久未见的太阳终于摆脱乌云的纠缠露出头来时,凛冬城已然成了一个银装素裹的冰雪世界。 But facing such beautiful scene, the residents in Winterfell City actually has no interest in appreciate radically. 但面对这样的美景,凛冬城中的居民们却根本无心欣赏。 Because, most people were about to run out of food. 因为,大部分人都快断粮了。 „Sign that grain price has not fallen?” “粮价还是没有下跌的迹象吗？” In the study room in lion roar fort quadrangle, Duke St. Hilde is adding the firewood toward the fireplace, while asked. 狮吼堡中庭的书房里,圣希尔德公爵一边往壁炉里添着木柴,一边问道。 In the duke behind, is standing a makings compatible middle-aged man. 在公爵身后,站着一位气质亲和的中年男子。 He has a sea gloomily blue eye, inside is tumbling the spray of wisdom. 他有着一双大海般幽蓝的眼睛,里面翻滚着智慧的浪花。 Gray lowering ponytail was combed carefully, blows after the brain. His dressy is not but magnificent, the waist buckles one volume of ancient personally written letters, the left hand brings the white gloves. 花白的低马尾被仔细梳理好,吹在脑后。他的衣着考究但并不华丽,腰间扣着一卷古旧手札,左手带着白手套。 Dawn White. 道恩・怀特。 The people in lion roar fort called him scholar Dawn. 狮吼堡的人都称他为道恩学士。 „scholar” this title, although is not the title, but also exceptionally is precious. “学士”这个头衔虽然不是什么爵位,但却也异常珍贵。 Only then has studied in empire Bai Tower Institute, and succeeds the person who graduates, has the qualifications to use bachelor name. 只有在帝国白塔学院学习过,并成功毕业的人,才有资格用上学士这个称呼。 But every year the population of Bai Tower Institute graduating, coming that a hand can count. 而每年从白塔学院毕业的人数,一只手都能数的过来。 Therefore, each bachelor is a court official best alternative, naturally becomes the object who the major feudal lords won over. 所以,每一位学士都是廷臣的最佳备选,也自然成了各大领主们争相拉拢的对象。 „No.” scholar Dawn shakes the head, among the looks full is anxious, „ over about past three months, the grain price of northern boundary had risen more than 20 times! “没有。”道恩学士摇了摇头,神色间满是忧虑,“过去三个月来,北境的粮价已经涨了二十多倍！ This absolutely is not only crop failure that because the beginning of this year Troll invasion creates. 这绝对不仅仅是因为今年年初巨魔入侵所造成的粮食歉收。 But some people are also storing up the grain intentionally, control grain price! ” 而是还有人在故意囤积粮食,操控粮价！” „Some asking for money reckless merchants.” Duke St. Hilde the whole face disdains, „ issues the duke command to the northern boundary major feudal lords, making them manage well the merchant in territory. “一些要钱不要命的商人罢了。”圣希尔德公爵满脸不屑,“给北境各大领主发布公爵令,让他们管好领地里的商人。 If in the grain price stays at a high level for half a month, do not blame me to begin to kill people personally! ” 如果半个月内粮价还是居高不下,就别怪我亲自动手杀人了！” „Yes.” scholar Dawn nods should under. “是。”道恩学士点头应下。 „Are the military provisions of gold/metal lion regiment enough?” “金狮军团的军粮还足够吗？” „If then does not have the large-scale war, but also is reluctantly enough.” scholar Dawn at this point, hesitant, but opens the mouth to remind again: “如果接下来没有大规模战事的话,还勉强足够。”道恩学士说到这里,犹豫了一下,但还是再次开口提醒道: „But, duke Sir, I suggested you purchase a number of military provisions again, provides against contingencies.” “不过,公爵大人,我还是建议您再采购一批军粮,以防万一。” Hears here, the brow of Duke St. Hilde twisted. 听到这里,圣希尔德公爵的眉头拧了起来。 He also understands what obviously scholar Dawn worries is anything. 他显然也明白道恩学士担忧的是什么。 The famine, is easiest to trigger the factor of rebellion. 饥荒,是最容易引发叛乱的因素。 Therefore, Duke St. Hilde nods to say immediately: „That purchases one batch again.” 于是,圣希尔德公爵当即点头道:“那就再去采购一批。” „Good. But the grain price of entire empire somewhat is presently high, therefore, this time perhaps......” “好。但当前整个帝国的粮价都有些高,所以,这次恐怕……” „No matter the price is much high, buys for me!” “不管价格多高,也给我买回来！” „Yes.” “是。” Duke St. Hilde threw several firewoods toward the fireplace. 圣希尔德公爵又往壁炉里扔了几根木柴。 Looks flame that jumps unceasingly, he opens the mouth to ask suddenly: „Black which rode the army now to?” 看着不断跳跃的火焰,他忽然开口问道:“黑骑军现在到哪了？” scholar Dawn looked at the complexion of Duke St. Hilde carefully, has not actually seen any obvious mood from above. 道恩学士小心地看了看圣希尔德公爵的脸色,却没有从上面看出任何明显的情绪来。 „The latest news that yesterday just spread, rode the army to leave the northern boundary to enter in half elf kingdom black.” “昨天刚传来的最新消息,黑骑军已经离开北境进入半精灵王国境内了。” „Un.” Duke St. Hilde nods, has not actually given any instruction. “恩。”圣希尔德公爵点点头,却也没有对此做任何指示。 The surges flame reflects in the duke profound eyes pupil, seems making clear to he not tranquil innermost feelings. 翻腾的火焰映在公爵幽深的眼眸中,仿佛昭示着他并不平静的内心。 scholar Dawn sees that under is preparing to resign, actually hears outside the castle to broadcast a dignity great sound suddenly: 道恩学士见状,正准备告辞退下,却听到城堡外忽然传来一个威严宏大的声音: „Duke St. Hilde, Troll empire north Prince Otto Voljin, thinks the name that Dofe takes revenge, proposed the duel to you here!” “圣希尔德公爵,巨魔帝国北方亲王奥托・沃尔金,以为默多夫陛下复仇的名义,在此向您提出决斗！” Bang! 轰！ In the fireplace blasted out one group of blazing flame suddenly. 壁炉中突然炸开了一团炽热的火焰。 Duke St. Hilde sets out suddenly, looks up to out of the window. 圣希尔德公爵霍然起身,抬头看向窗外。 A whole body sends out terrifying aura Troll Warrior to stand in the peak of lion roar fort, overlooks guards who under are gathering unceasingly. 一个浑身散发着恐怖气息的巨魔武士正站在狮吼堡的最高点,俯视着下方不断聚集起来的侍卫们。 Looks Duke St. Hilde who must walk out, scholar Dawn goes forward to advise hastily: „Duke Sir, this Otto Prince just promoted the Saint territory it is said!” 看着就要往外走的圣希尔德公爵,道恩学士连忙上前劝阻:“公爵大人,据说这位奥托亲王刚刚晋升圣域！” „What's the big deal?” On the face of Duke St. Hilde does not have meaning of the flinching, „I hide in the lion roar fort, whatever he does bluff and bluster outside?” “那又如何？”圣希尔德公爵的脸上却没有一丝退缩之意,“难道我就躲在狮吼堡中,任由他在外面耀武扬威？” Then, scholar Dawn who the duke no longer manages is then shocked, walked with stride. 说完,公爵便不再管愣住的道恩学士,大步走了出去。 ------- ------- Half elf kingdom, southwest border. 半精灵王国,西南边境。 Rides the army to pitch camp here black. 黑骑军正在此处扎营。 Marquis Garcia eats up the bouillon, wiped the mouth at will, then asked to marquis Dawson: „Proceeds again 30 li (0.5 km), should after the shadow canyon?” 加西亚侯爵喝完肉汤,随意擦了擦嘴,便向身边的道森侯爵问道:“再往前三十里,应该就会经过暗影峡谷了吧？” „Yes, marquis Sir.” The attitude of marquis Dawson is respectful as always. “是的,侯爵大人。”道森侯爵的态度还是一如既往的恭敬。 Even if he has also received position of the marquis to seal/confer now, and took an oath giving loyalty to Duke St. Hilde. 哪怕他如今也已经受封侯爵之位,并向圣希尔德公爵宣誓了效忠。 However, when Marquis Garcia convenes rides the army black, when enters half elf kingdom, this once rides the army „majordomo” also to come to assist black without hesitation. 但是,当加西亚侯爵召集黑骑军,进军半精灵王国之际,这位曾经的黑骑军“大管家”也毫不犹豫地前来相助。 „Sends people to go to nose carefully.” Marquis Garcia told. “派人前去仔细查探一下。”加西亚侯爵吩咐道。 Marquis Dawson smiles, in the spoken language slightly somewhat thinks otherwise: „Sir, here is half elf kingdom, what danger can have?” 道森侯爵笑了笑,言语中略有些不以为然:“大人,这里可是半精灵王国,能有什么危险？” „Is more discrete, always right.” “谨慎一些,总没错。” „Good, my arranges.” Sees Marquis Garcia to insist, marquis Dawson nods should hastily under. “好的,我这就去安排。”见加西亚侯爵坚持,道森侯爵连忙点头应下。 ...... …… The recuperation ended, the army sets out again. 休整结束,大军再次开拔。 Marquis Garcia progresses to march forward in the shadow canyon, in the foreheads somewhat is anxious. 加西亚侯爵策马行进在暗影峡谷之中,眉宇间却有些忧虑。 „Did Dawson, you send people to nose carefully this canyon?” “道森,你派人仔细查探过这座峡谷了？” „Marquis Sir, please relax. I have sent people to investigate thoroughly, here is very safe.” “侯爵大人,请放心。我已经派人彻底探查过了,这里很安全。” Marquis Garcia then nods , to continue. 加西亚侯爵这才点点头,继续前行。 But more proceeds, Marquis Garcia more does not feel right. 但越往前走,加西亚侯爵却越觉得不对劲。 That fearful and apprehensive feeling has been covering him, as if has what not good matter soon to happen. 那种心惊肉跳的感觉一直笼罩着他,仿佛有什么不好事情即将发生。 „Stops going forward!” Finally, Marquis Garcia ordered. “停止前进！”终于,加西亚侯爵下令道。 „Sir, how? We arrive at half.” Marquis Dawson goes forward to ask hastily. “大人,怎么了？我们才走到一半。”道森侯爵连忙上前问道。 „Here was too peaceful!” The Marquis Garcia vision is quiet, as if realized anything. “这里太安静了！”加西亚侯爵目光幽冷,仿佛意识到了什么。 The next quarter, he ordered decisively: „Turns around! Before the latter army change army, after the first army change army, the old route withdraws the shadow canyon!” 下一刻,他果断下令:“掉头！后军变前军,前军变后军,原路撤出暗影峡谷！” „Sir......” marquis Dawson the whole face is puzzled, „your is......” “大人……”道森侯爵满脸不解,“您这是……” Marquis Garcia actually pays no attention to him, insisted that made the military order officer go to transmit orders immediately. 加西亚侯爵却不理他,坚持让军令官立刻前去传令。 But when rides the army black starts to transform the formation, in the canyon suddenly transmits a loud sound. 而就在黑骑军开始转换队形的时候,峡谷中突然传来一声巨响。 Bang! 轰隆！ Marquis Garcia turns head suddenly, sees on the rear both sides cliffs to erupt dazzling flash suddenly. 加西亚侯爵霍然回头,就见后方两侧山崖上猛然爆发出一阵耀眼的闪光。 Terrifying mysterious technique energy as if bright heavenly prestige is ordinary, bombs the canyon central both sides mountain tops loudly. 恐怖的奥术能量仿佛煌煌天威一般,将峡谷中央两侧的山头轰然炸断。 The giant stones of innumerable disruption roll down, to rides the army to pound black around the middle! 无数碎裂的巨石滚滚而下,向黑骑军拦腰砸去！ Bang bang bang! 嘭嘭嘭！ The pitiful yell sound and neighing resound through the canyon instantaneously. 惨叫声、马嘶声瞬间响彻峡谷。 The Marquis Garcia complexion instantaneously becomes pale incomparable. 加西亚侯爵的脸色瞬间变得苍白无比。 But in the flash of god, he felt suddenly own waist transmits a severe pain. 而就在愣神的一刹那,他忽然感觉自己腰间传来一阵剧痛。 Turns head, Marquis Garcia saw the subordinate who oneself once most trusted, was inserting own waist a dagger. 一回头,加西亚侯爵就看到自己曾经最信任的部下,正将一把匕首插进了自己的后腰。 „Flange Dawson! Your this rebel!” “法兰・道森！你这个叛徒！” Facing the Marquis Garcia angry vision, marquis Dawson retrocedes one step, the complexion says with a smile confidently: 面对加西亚侯爵愤怒的目光,道森侯爵后退一步,面色坦然地笑道: „Sorry, marquis Sir, before my subordinate investigation this canyon time, possibly is not careful.” “抱歉,侯爵大人,之前我的手下探查这个峡谷的时候,可能没太仔细。”