My name is Akatosh,
Shura Field is really interesting...provided you don't get involved.
——4E, 201, Frost Moon, 2nd, 19:36——
Snowman east, Stormcloak camp.
Balgruuf's defense against the Stormcloaks was mainly concentrated at the mouth of the White River in the east, targeting the Amor Fortress where troops were frequently mobilized. After the Stormcloaks occupied Falkreath, they did not have time to adjust the defense area, so Ulfric Leading the army from the south, passing through the abandoned Helgen, bypassing the valley where Ximu Town is located, and directly approaching the city, the strategically focused Imperial Legion was probably still in a daze at the Gray Swamp Fortress.
The army launched a siege on Xueman. Xueman refused the support of the Imperial Legion and resisted alone. However, in the face of a steady stream of offensives, they finally ran out of ammunition and support and had to choose a side.
Surrender to the Stormcloaks, accept Ulfric's rule, and become a bridgehead for your own attack on Solitude, or request the support of the Imperial Legion. In that case, after repelling the Stormcloaks, it will no longer have any "neutral" statement.
That's how it should be.
When Ulfric saw the first wave of boulders thrown into the city by trebuchets, and several boulders used to destroy the morale of the resisters flying straight into the sky, he knew that the offensive operation had completely failed.
"Didn't you say that the Dragonborn Baron was busy dealing with Alduin and might have gone to Sognard and won't be back for a while?" He looked at the boulder hovering in the sky and asked Frigga.
"Perhaps he found that he forgot something..." Frigga responded with some lack of confidence: "But don't worry, I will protect your safety to the death!"
"No need..." Ulfric shook his head and saw a dark mist spreading rapidly from the direction of Xueman.
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Xueman, Longxiao Palace.
The banquet hall was fully occupied, which is rare in recent years.
The three groups of people from different camps, who had been fighting each other for wits and courage not long ago, looked at each other, and none of them refused to speak first.
Hadava and Ralof looked at each other in the air, sparks flying. Governor Reggie looked at Frigga Broken Shield up and down with a critical eye. Although he didn't say anything, his attitude made this "blond man with a shawl" The founder was very angry, while Electrolux looked back and forth.
General Tullius and Ulfric's guards finally shook their heads in disdain.
In the end, as the host, "The Great One" Balgruuf cleared his throat to attract everyone's attention, and then said: "Since everyone is here, there is no doubt that this battle cannot be fought. It is better to take advantage of the opportunity." There have been no casualties yet. Are you discussing a plan acceptable to all parties?”
General Tullius, who was on his left, immediately replied: "There is nothing to talk about with the rebels. We will not make any compromises."
"I have to ask first, where is the person who can kidnap us here silently? What is his/her identity and position?" Ulfric and Stone Fist sat on the right side, and he shrewdly asked No positive answer was given.
"No comment," Balgruuf said expressionlessly: "The only thing you need to know is that He hopes to resolve this matter with as few casualties as possible. Obviously, everyone here is an expert in provoking casualties. If you If we can't find a solution, then we will be the last 'casualties' in this war."
"..." The commanders on both sides fell silent again.
For Balgruuf, it's not that there is really "no comment", but if it is said out, this rare negotiation opportunity will be ruined - they were used by the princess who theoretically should have just got married in Dugu City. A strange wildebeest emitting black smoke was brought back.
Then she did not explain to His Majesty the Emperor that she recommended herself to be the Supreme King of Skyrim, so she is now completely independent... This peace negotiation meeting is the last chance. If it is not handled well, it may lead to siege from many parties at the same time. .
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Compared to the tense intrigues of ordinary people at the negotiation table over there, the place responsible for suppressing the extraordinary people on both sides was actually enjoying themselves.
The first is the sharp-eyed hawk of the empire. After seeing the princess, he directly became an ally of Xueman. However, the extraordinary people on the Stormcloak side who wanted to cause trouble all sat on the sidelines and watched - just kidding, who wants to be the enemy of a group of comrades who are out in force? ? When they destroyed the Treva Watchtower, they did so in a relatively concealed manner, but the Stormcloaks still knew the general combat strength information.
Tasilius was the biggest, but his ability to drink was not very good. After a few drinks with Cisco, they both became drunk.
Des and Fulvo faced the three Wilkas brothers together and clinked the glasses.
Wild Eagle Tilma also came with her to supervise Leah and not let her drink, and also caught Sophie who sneaked back.
As for Krako Whitemane, he stayed in Yuevaska to restrain the new recruits of the Comrade Corps not to run out casually. The attacking troops were temporarily stationed in place without their leader, but they would still fight back if the enemy approached them.
"Speaking of which, why can't we go to Arthur's place or take him away to have a drink?" Parasos looked at Arthur who was surrounded by a group of ladies, and inexplicably felt that he would be miserable.
"Wow! That guy is dead today. No one can save him." Babas replied in a voice that no one else could hear: "You are protecting a princess, so naturally you won't have such troubles. Take a good look now and take a good look." study."
"Oh, okay..." Parasos responded not quite understanding.
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"Our Lord Baron went to Hrothgar's Peak and brought back two little girls. What? Why don't you introduce them to everyone?" Ella, who had a pure white facial pattern inexplicably painted today, kept moving. holding his own bowstring.
"Do you need it?" Arthur had a headache: "Everyone knows who they are."
"Need." Lydia interjected,
Jane Russell did not speak, but she expressed support with her eyes and body language.
Well, Arthur sighed, it would be a good idea to take this opportunity to introduce each other in detail.
Here are the Imperial Princess, Emilia Septim and the Baron of Winterhold, the Chief Mage of the Mage Academy, Zella Pesh. Originally, they didn’t have much interaction with them, but after the recent expedition, they have come to know Arthur. He said that he has become a close comrade fighting side by side.
On the other side, Ayla belongs to the comrade-in-arms group and has superb archery skills. Lydia is a baron guard sent by the lord and is good at shields. Jane Russell is an adventurer rescued from the black degradation and is also good at bows and arrows. , and Satya... Satya? !
"I heard that Her Royal Highness the Princess got married to a big black man in Dugu City. Could it be a scam?" Satya, who appeared here for some reason, ignored Arthur and asked Princess Emilia directly.
"...No, he likes Eddie, not me." The little princess blinked and replied.
"So you don't like the big black guy?" Satya asked: "Then what type do you like?"
"...Type?" The girl tilted her head and thought hard. Although she seemed to have summarized some characteristics, it seemed difficult to express them in words, so she raised her hand and pointed: "This is it."
Arthur, who was pointed at, instantly felt a lot of coldness around him, and a cold wind was blowing by.
"It's true..." "The big radish..." "Is he planning to seduce all the beautiful girls in Tianji..."
No, wait? Princess, she clearly said "such", not "this person". Also, no one spoke, so where did this voice come from? Who is speaking quietly in magic or ventriloquism?
"Oh, thank you for your cooperation." Satya casually handed Emilia a bottle of black thorn mead, and when she didn't know why, she turned to Zella Pesh: "Baron of Winterhold, friend of Scholar Xino, and Chief Mage of the Academy, it is rare for you to come to Xueman. I wonder if you can satisfy the curiosity of a little girl who only eats information?"
"No problem, no problem." Arthur saw that Zella, who had always been calm and reliable, showed the playful look that belongs to a girl at this moment: "Let me tell you in advance, I don't like that guy Arthur at all."
"Hey..." Baron Xueman could only smile bitterly.
"The person I love is an unparalleled hero." The female mage said with a slightly nostalgic look. The girls who were poking at Arthur with their eyes were affected by her tone and looked away.
"His hair is a silly orange color, and he has it tied into a short ponytail in a funny way."
"I'm not very capable, and my brain is not very good. When encountering an emergency, the most common words I say are 'What's going on,' 'This is impossible,' 'I'm trying to think of a way,' and 'Please hold on.'"
"I always like to wear white and green robes when I have nothing to do. I had no idea that even dogs would dislike that color combination."
"Always treats everyone with kindness, and has almost never seen him angry. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, no, even if there is no hope, he will save everything he can, like a fool."
"He always quietly supported me behind my back and provided support for my responsibilities and tasks, no matter how difficult it was without a single complaint."
"I once thought he would just stay with me plainly until the end of the world, until I met [the thing that wants to end the world]."
"He gave up everything he had so that we could beat it."
"If all traces of a person's life are erased, and even his soul ceases to exist after death, then how can I prove that he existed?"
"his name is--"
yes? The ladies, maidens, and girls present pricked up their ears.
"——Oh, I'm sorry, I lied to you. Seeing how convinced you are, I'm pretty good at making up stories, right? Hahaha!" Zella suddenly dropped her nostalgic tone and laughed.
However, the effect is not good.
"Sorry, I shouldn't have brought up this topic." Satya shook his head and handed Zera a handkerchief.
"Huh? Huh!?" Zella, who noticed something, stretched out her hand to touch her face. On her face that was obviously smiling, two strings of crystal tears were rolling down.
