Vol 2 Chapter 10: Jeanne

　　 It is midwinter, Ace and Dana braved the ice and snow, exhaling the cold, they leaned on the snow crutches sent by the kind-hearted people from the north, and stepped on the sled, sliding on the thick ice until under the hill.
　　 The two looked up at the majestic fortress on the hill. They put their sleds back on their backs, dressed in northern costumes made of thick fur, and leaned on snow canes to climb to the top of the hill.
　　 When the two arrived at the South City Gate, the sun was about to set.
　　 A team of soldiers holding a standard dagger in their right hand, a standard buckler in their left hand, and wearing leather armor with both warmth and defensive effects, guarding the gate of the fortress.
　　 "Stranger, please show your credentials!" said the tall and thin soldier in the lead. There was a red ribbon on his head, which was the mark of the team leader.
　　 "If you are a nobleman, please show your coat of arms; if you are a citizen, please show your badge; if you are a public official, please show your badge; if you are a free citizen, please show the pottery issued by Wangcheng!

　　 Another soldier walked to the two and said.
Ace took out his scholar badge, Dina took out the citizen badge, and the two handed it to the soldiers who came by. He is a somewhat vicissitudes of life uncle with a characteristic plateau red on his face, and a full-faced beard. The grooming, a little messy, reminded Ace of his father Romon.
　　If Romon was still in the army, it would be like this, Ace thought.
Uncle 　　 studied the badge for a while, confirmed that it was correct, and after reporting to the captain, he received two pottery pieces from the captain.
"This is a pass certificate for the northern fortress. It will be valid for three months. If you want to apply for a long-term residence certificate, please go to the fortress office." He handed them two irregular pottery plates with an eagle and an imprint on them. A flag.
　　 "My name is Sauron, and I am very familiar with the northern fortresses. If you have anything to do, you can ask me for help. As long as the silver tower is in place, I will live in the first alley on the right of the city gate."
　　 He blinked at the two Ace, whispered, and turned back to the team.
　　 Ace and Dana entered the northern fortress. It was evening. They first went to a cheap hotel in the fortress and asked for two rooms, and then stayed temporarily.
　　 "I will go to Sauron's residence early tomorrow morning. I am not familiar with the land here. It may be a good choice to find a local snake to help." Ace said to Dana.
"What do you want to do?"
　　Dana asked a little puzzled.
"I need to establish a name quickly, Dana. Before I was an apprentice wizard, I was a doctor. I want to build a hospital in the north, and it needs fame. I want to talk to you after I build the hospital. Explore the north and study monsters together," Ace explained.
　　 "I understand, then I will go to the nearby magic hunting camp tomorrow to inquire about the situation, first explore the way. When you are ready, we will set off together."
　　 Dana said to Ace with a big smile.
　　 Early the next morning, Ace and Dana separated. Looking for Sauron alone, he walked into the first alley to the right of the South City Gate, a bit gloomy.
　　 A little girl dressed in thick fur clothes wrapped in a small ball is running happily.
　　 Ace showed a standard and kind smile, smiled and asked the little girl: "Little sister, do you know where Sauron's house is?"
　　 The running girl looked at Ace vigilantly, shook her head like a spinning top, and said: "Janna didn't tell you where Sauron's house is, Uncle Sauron said, those who like to squint are not good people."
　　 Ace's expression suddenly collapsed, and the corners of his mouth twitched. This Sauron, really knows how to teach children, and wants to beat him inexplicably.
Ace’s eyes flashed with a rune structure, and the soul spell "hint" was activated. Along with the rhythm of the magic, Ace said with a trustworthy voice: "Little sister, I am Sauron's friend, not a bad person, please tell me ?"
　　 Jeanna's eyes were clear, she was not affected by Ace, and said firmly: "You are a lie! And your eyes are flashing, it's scary, so Na is scared!"
　　 After finishing talking, she hopped and ran away and got into a yard.
　　 Ace showed solemn eyes, which was very unusual. In his perception, Jeanna was nothing special, except for the exceptional purity of mental power.
　　 Is this pure mental power or soul, immune to charm spells?
　　 Ace followed Jeanna into the yard.
　　 "Uncle, uncle! There are bad guys, and some bad guys bully Jeanna."
　　 The little girl ran, wiped her tears, and watched secretly through her fingers.
　　 "Who dares to bully our little Jeanna, the uncle is here."
　　 Sauron rushed out of the room, wearing casual clothes, carrying a sword and shield.
　　 Seeing Sauron, Ace bowed gracefully and said, "Mr. Sauron, I have come to seek your help."
Sauron saw Ace and threw his sword and shield to the ground with a bit of embarrassment. Then he laughed and said, "Hahaha, Ace Scholar. This is all a misunderstanding, Jeanna, hurry up and go back to the house first. Ace Scholars talk about business."
　　 Let Na listen to Sauron's words, ran into the room, and snapped the door shut.
　　 Sauron was about to talk to Ace, when the door creaked open again, revealing Jeanna's small head.
　　 "Uncle, these squinted eyes will twinkle and twinkle~EbookFREE.me~ can be scary, you have to be careful."
Sauron looked at Jeanna who snapped the door shut again, and smiled a little bit coquettishly, and said, "My child is more afraid of living, so please don't blame Ace Scholar. It's not suitable for talking about things here. Why don't you go to a nearby pub for a drink? , Let's talk slowly."
　　 Ace looked at Sauron with a smile, staring at him a little hairy, and said, "Of course it's okay. Please lead the way."
　　 When the two arrived at the tavern, the lights were dimly lit. Ace paid two silver talers. The two asked for a small room. They cooked chicken, roasted lamb shank, pan-fried foie gras and other dishes, and ordered two cans of soju.
　　 "To say that this shochu is really good, I heard that it is produced in the royal city, and it is especially suitable for people in the north. We are in the north all the year round. The snow does not melt, the cold wind is biting, and we warm a can of shochu. Drink it into the stomach, and the whole body is transparent!"
　　 Sauron used a knife to cut a small piece of foie gras, put it on a fork, chewed vigorously in his mouth, poured a mouthful of shochu with the wine, closed his eyes and recollected.
　　 Ace didn't care, he knew that Sauron wanted to knock him a big meal. However, he now wants not only to use Sauron, but also to figure out the secret of Jeanne, the North, it is really interesting.
　　 Ace tore off a piece of roasted chicken leg and chewed it.
　　 The two chatted for a while, and Sauron suddenly said loudly: "You want to be famous, and you want to be famous immediately?"
　　 "Yes, do you have any good ideas?"
　　 Ace asked with a smile. In fact, his intention was to find Sauron to understand the basic situation of the Northern Territory, and his knowledge of drinking was almost the same.
　　 He was more interested in Jean Na. In order to reduce Sauron's vigilance, he gave him a task. With a deal, he was more practical.
　　 "Let me think about it, it's okay to be famous. It's on me, but I need to know what you are going to do, what you want to be famous, and whether Kintal is enough!"