Chapter 212 Another Climber
Shrouded in night, Elaheim exudes a hard temperament in the cold wind.
Dandong Snow Mountain brings a biting coolness to the city, but also gives it a cold and lonely charm.
This is rarely seen elsewhere.
There are few people in the streets and alleys, and the occasional footsteps echo in the open space, adding to the loneliness.
In this era of lack of nighttime entertainment, usually at night, everything in the city comes to a long rest, and most people go to bed and fall asleep.
But this is not the case in Ellaheim, where night accounts for far more than day. It has its own unique rhythm.
After all, in a place like this, if you go to bed as soon as it gets dark, you will have to sleep for at least thirteen or four hours a day.
Due to climate and geography, Ellaheim’s tavern culture is extremely strong.
As soon as it gets dark, many pubs on the street will start to get busy.
Gothe walked on the icy, slippery and narrow streets, observing the small city at the foot of the snow-capped mountains with great interest as he walked.
In fact, it would be more appropriate to call it a small town.
Because Elaheim is really not big, it doesn’t even have subdivided areas. The entire city is concentrated on one street.
On this street, only some places still have lights on.
Through the light, some figures can be vaguely seen.
From time to time there were bursts of noise coming from these lighted places.
Accompanied by the occasional sound of music, it brings some excitement and joy to this city that is constantly whimpering in the cold wind.
Those are pubs.
Gaode carefully looked at the signboards hanging on the buildings on both sides of the street while walking forward.
After walking for about twenty minutes and almost leaving this street, Gothe finally saw the target that suited his heart.
It was an old tavern.
But there is a dark wooden board hanging under the tavern's sign.
Written on the wooden board are several messy and scrawled words: "Accommodation".
Under the dim light, it looks hazy and blurry. If Gothe had not adapted to the extremely high ability to see in the dark, it would be impossible to see these two words.
Obviously this is a pub with accommodation business.
Turn right from the main street, go through several broken stone steps, and arrive at the main entrance of the tavern.
Those are two thick stone slabs. The unusual materials and weight ensure that they will not creak in the cold wind.
The slate door was covered with greasy dirt.
Beside the gate, there are two huge flower pots also made of hollowed out stones.
The flower pots are not planted with flowers, plants or trees - in this kind of place, ordinary decorative flowers and plants cannot survive.
There were only two copper rods inserted straight into the flower pot, and a dried dead mouse was tied to the copper rod on the left.
The copper rod in the flower pot on the right is wrapped around a dead poisonous snake.
"Snakes and Rats".
This is the name of this pub.
Gaode's thoughts moved but he didn't see any movement. The stone door opened automatically inexplicably, just like the automatic door of the shopping mall in his previous life.
[Switch technique].
He stepped into it.
The biting cold wind was isolated by the thick stone exterior wall of the tavern, and it dissipated a lot at once.
In front of the tavern is a yard, in which some simple carriages are parked in a very random or chaotic manner.
On both sides are livestock pens, with dozens of horses munching on the dry and scant fodder inside.
In the center of the courtyard is a three-story stone building that is extremely rare in Elaheim.
Dim and dim lights flickered in the stone building.
The stone building is the hotel attached to this tavern.
Besides the three-story stone building, there is a stone staircase going down.
There were vague sounds of noise and laughter coming from it.
Yes, the 'Snake and Rat' tavern is an extremely rare underground tavern.
The name is quite appropriate. Both animals, poisonous snakes and rats, do burrow underground, Gaode thought in his mind.
Compared to the three-story stone building, this pub built underground is the "main business" of the owner here.
Gaode thought for a while, and first stepped into the underground steps.
Walking down the steps for a few meters, you opened an old oak door, and the warm breath mixed with the aroma of wine and food hit your face, making the street where the cold wind just now hit you. Gaode, who was walking up, was shocked.
This is a large tavern that can accommodate hundreds of people. The interior space is quite spacious, and the center is a floor paved with large stone slabs.
Surrounded by bars, tables and chairs made of snow-capped mountain logs.
Behind the bar, a winemaker is busy operating ancient brewing equipment.
The walls are covered with various decorations, including antlers, wolf heads, etc.
In the fireplace in the corner, a flame is burning.
At this time, the tavern was already very lively.
Under the slightly dim light, there were forty or fifty people gathered in it.
These locals wearing heavy fur cloaks gather together in small groups, holding huge horn cups, and there is a large pile of bubbling golden barley beer on the table.
The sound of Gothe's door opening when he came in caught the attention of many people in the tavern, and they subconsciously turned their heads to take a look.
They saw a handsome-looking young man and knew he was from out of town. After looking at him a little longer, they turned back.
"Another outsider is here"
Someone whispered.
Although there are not many outsiders in Elaheim, there are also quite a few, but most of them are crew members who come from ships, and all of them are rich and powerful.
It is still rare to see outsiders like Gaode who travel alone, are not old, and are not strong in stature, so they let them take a second look.
Gothe ignored these scrutinizing glances and walked to the bar.
"What's there to eat?" He asked the bartender, touching his stomach. The food on the ship was not satisfactory, and Gao De's mouth was already greedy.
Behind the bar is a bearded man, wiping a horn cup with a yellowed towel. The whole person exudes a tough temperament unique to the locals.
Hearing Gothe's question, the big man took out a clean horn cup from the side, scooped out a large spoonful of golden wine liquid from the wine barrel, just filled the horn cup, and clicked the button On the bar, then push it to Gothe.
“Dark beer and grilled venison, plus a piece of cod bread, a total of 3 silver and 6 copper.”
Gothe reached into his pocket and took out 4 silver coins and put them on the bar.
The big man neatly put away 4 silver coins, groped in the drawer, found 6 copper coins for Gaude, and then shouted towards the kitchen in the back, "A roast venison and sturgeon bread ."
Gaode put away the money and did not leave immediately, but asked again: "If you want to climb the Dandong Snow Mountain, what do you need to prepare?"
Although there are [Adaptive], but Gaode is not ready to climb the Evenlaya Mountains naked because of this.
If you don’t respect nature, nature will punish you.
"Climb the Dandong Snow Mountain?" The bartender looked at Gothe with a suspicious look, but he didn't say anything more. He replied smoothly: "We must first prepare warm clothes and buy a waterproof jacket."
“Once you encounter rain or snow on the snowy mountain, if you don’t have a waterproof jacket, your body will not be able to stay dry, and you will soon be at risk of hypothermia.”
“Then you also need a pair of hiking boots Boots," the bartender glanced at the shoes on Gaode's feet, and then said: "First, they protect your feet from cold and moisture, and second, the snowy mountain roads are slippery, so hiking boots need to provide enough grip."< br>
“I recommend that you go to Lao Laizi’s shop. The goatskin hiking boots he sells are the best in Ellaheim.”
“In addition, hiking poles can be provided to you. Support and balance can reduce the burden on your legs. Ropes and hooks can help you fix your body on steep snow slopes. You should also prepare at least one crampon and ice axe. There are still many snow-covered slopes on the Dandong Snow Mountains that are difficult to bypass. ”
"You also need a sleeping bag, fire, a map, some easy-to-carry dry food, navigation tools, simple cooking utensils and fuel to cook food and hot water when necessary to replenish body temperature."
After finishing speaking in one breath, the bartender finally couldn't help but add another sentence, "These external equipment are very important, but if you want to climb the Dandong Snow Mountain, the climber's own physical fitness is more important."
Obviously, he was doubting Gothe's ability.
Gaode didn't understand the bartender's kind reminder, let alone said that his goal was not just to climb, but to climb over.
He picked up the large horn glass of dark beer and sat down at an empty small table next to the counter.
After sitting down, Gothe reviewed in his mind the geographical knowledge about the Ervinraya Mountains that he had learned at Sires Academy.
Dandong Snow Mountain, referred to as Danfeng, is the main peak of the Evenlaya Mountains. It is located in the middle section of the Evenlaya Mountains. The highest rock face height can reach 9,000 meters.
As early as thousands of years ago, there were already many climbers challenging Dandong Snow Mountain, and more than a dozen climbing routes were created one after another.
It includes a complete northern climbing route into the north, which was discovered and pioneered by a 4th-level mage.
And Gaode’s goal is this northern climbing line.
This is not simple, at least under today's technical conditions, if it were not for the existence of extraordinary power like magic, this would be simply impossible.
Of course, for Gothe, who has just been promoted to a first-level mage, he mainly relies on his own expertise rather than spells.
“With [Spark Technique], I don’t have to worry about fire problems. With [North Pointing Technique], navigation tools can be omitted. [Water Making Technique] allows me not to worry about water sources.
< br>"As for the crampons, although there is [Cat Claw Technique] that can be used as crampons when necessary, it is only suitable for special situations. You can still save mana, but you still have to prepare one. "
"Ellaheim is located at the foot of the Dandong Snow Mountain. Based on the geographical conditions and climate restrictions here, you may still be able to find the magic formula of [Ice Skating] or [Ice Walking]" Gaode carefully After thinking about it, I decided to take a walk around the city tomorrow.
[Skating] and [Ice Walking] are not rare spells, they are more functional spells.
And Ellaheim is undoubtedly one of the places where these two spells can best exert their functions.
Just like you can find many shops selling "mountain climbing equipment" in Elaheim, according to common sense, these two spell formulas should have a higher probability of appearing here.
If he mastered one of these two spells, he would be more confident during this trip over the Dandong Snow Mountains.
But if he cannot find it, Gaode will not cancel his plan.
While he was thinking, the maid from the kitchen came over with a large plate of roasted venison and cod bread and placed it in front of Gothe.
Gaode, who had not eaten hot food for a long time, was immediately aroused by the strong aroma. His eyes lit up as soon as the food was served.
Pick up a piece of venison with a golden and crispy skin with a fork. Take a bite and the juice will explode in your mouth. It blends perfectly with the spicy local seasonings. A sense of enthusiasm.
The cod bread also tastes good. The outer layer of bread is toasted and crispy, but the cod meat inside is delicate and delicious. The two complement each other and make people have endless aftertaste.
“Nowadays, there are more and more young people who don’t know the heights of the world. Yesterday, there was a hairy boy who wanted to climb a mountain. Today, there is another boy who doesn’t even have full hair.”
"Is Dandong Xuefeng so easy to challenge? Even the most qualified local guide cannot guarantee that he can succeed every time."
While Gaode was immersed in eating, Yu left his left hand. A few locals a few tables away seemed to have heard the conversation between Gothe and the bartender just now, and they lowered their voices and complained to their companions.
“I didn’t bring any weapons, and my clothes were so casual. I even asked about what I needed to prepare for climbing. At first glance, I looked like a rookie who had never climbed a snow mountain before.” Another sneered. .
“Yes, that young boy yesterday was well prepared. This boy is just here to die.”
“Not necessarily. This kind of rookie may just go up the mountain. I’m going to be scared.”
"Those who drown are those who are good at water. On the contrary, it is the rookies who retreat quickly and survive. Those experienced mountaineers often reach the peak and find that they can no longer hold on. By the time they want to retreat, it is already too late."
Although the locals lowered their voices, they did not lower their voices particularly low, as if they intended to be heard by Gothe.
In addition, the locals' voices were already loud, so Gaode could hear the conversation of several people clearly.
Gaode was not annoyed by their ridicule.
Because the other party is right, he is indeed a rookie.
If it weren't for [Adaptive], he wouldn't have dared to challenge the crossing of the Ervinraya Mountains even to death.
That is not courageous, but seeking death.
“A young boy who wanted to climb a mountain just came here yesterday.” What he cared more about was this sentence.
Although he is a rookie, Gaode still knows that climbers who challenge Dandong Snow Mountain mostly work in teams and can look after each other.
I haven’t seen a single mountain climber like him for several years.
"Nine times out of ten, he is also a mage," Gao De said secretly.
Climbing alone means you either have someone to rely on or something is wrong with your brain.
Obviously, the former is more likely.
In this world, the biggest reliance for an individual is obviously magic.
Since this person is also preparing to challenge mountain climbing alone, Gaode is almost certain that the opponent's spell reserves must have many functional spells suitable for mountain climbing.
Thinking like this, Gothe swallowed the last bite of cod bread, then picked up the horn glass and drank the dark beer in the glass.
Not to mention, this local specialty dark beer tastes really good.
The unique aromatic malt flavor, with a hint of caramel and chocolate sweetness, the taste is mellow and steady, with a certain sense of carbonation, and the flavor is extremely unique.
Then Gothe put down the horn cup and stood up, walked to the table of locals who had just been cricketed from behind, grinned with white teeth, and asked with a smile:
"Can you Can’t I ask where the young boy you just mentioned who came yesterday is staying now?”
(End of this chapter)