Chapter 212 Another Climber
Elahem shrouded in night, 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 rare in other places.
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 the climate and geography, the tavern culture in Ellaheim is extremely strong.
As soon as it gets dark, many pubs on the street will start to get busy.
Gothe was walking on the slippery and narrow streets that were frozen in ice, 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 Ellaheim is really not big, it doesn’t even have subdivided urban areas. The entire urban area is concentrated on one street.
On this street, only some places are still lit with lights.
Through the light, some figures can be vaguely seen.
From time to time there were bursts of noise coming from these brightly lit places.
Along with the occasional sound of music, it brings some liveliness and joy to this city that is constantly whimpering in the cold wind.
Those are all pubs.
Gaode carefully looked at the signboards hanging on the buildings on both sides of the street as he walked forward.
After walking for about twenty minutes and almost leaving this street, Gothe finally saw the goal 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".
In 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 tavern 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 stone door was covered with greasy dirt.
Beside the gate, there are two huge flowerpots also made of hollowed 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 directly into the flower pot, and a dried dead mouse was tied to the copper rod on the left.
The copper rod of the flower pot on the right is wrapped around a dead poisonous snake.
"Snake and Rat".
This is the name of this pub.
As soon as Gao De thought about it, but there was no movement, the stone door opened automatically inexplicably, just like the automatic door of the shopping mall in his previous life.
【Switching Technique】.
He stepped into it leisurely.
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.
To the left and right are livestock pens, with dozens of horses munching on the dry and scant fodder inside.
In the very center of the courtyard is a three-story stone building that is extremely rare in Ellaheim.
Dim and dim lights flickered in the stone building.
The stone building is the hotel attached to this tavern.
Beside the three-story stone building, there is a stone staircase going down.
Humbling noises and laughter floated out.
Yes, the "Snake and Rat" tavern is an extremely rare underground tavern.
The name is quite appropriate. Both animals, poisonous snakes and rats, indeed 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 then stepped into the underground steps.
Walking down the steps for a few meters, he opened an old oak door. The warm breath mixed with the aroma of wine and food hit his face, which shocked Gothe who had just been walking on the cold windy street.
This is a large tavern that can accommodate hundreds of people. The interior space is quite spacious, with a floor paved with large stone slabs in the center.
Surrounded by bar counters, 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 fire was 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 gathered together in small groups, holding huge horn cups, and there was 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 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.
「又来了个外地人」
有人小声议论了一句。
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 Gaode's mouth had long been 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 goblet, slapped it on the bar, and pushed it to Gothe.
"Dark beer and roasted venison, plus a cod fish bread, a total of 3 silver and 6 coppers."
Gothe reached into his pocket, then took out 4 silver coins and put them on the bar.
The big man neatly put away 4 silver coins, groped in the drawer, and found 6 copper coins for Gothe. Then he called to the kitchen in the back, "A roasted venison and sturgeon bread."
Gothe put away the change and did not leave immediately. Instead, he asked: "If you want to climb the Dandong Snow Mountain, what do you need to prepare?"
Although there is [Adaptive], Gothe is not ready to climb the Evenlaya Mountains naked because of this.
If people do not respect nature, nature will punish you.
"Climb the Dandong Snow Mountain?" The bartender looked at Gothe with a suspicious look, but he did not say anything more, but replied smoothly: "We must first prepare warm clothes, and buy a waterproof jacket."
"Once there is rain or snow on the snow mountain, there is no waterproof jacket. If you wear a pair of boots, 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," the bartender glanced at the shoes on Gaode's feet, and continued: "One is to protect your feet from cold and moisture, and the other is that the snowy mountain roads are slippery, so hiking boots need to provide enough grip."
"I recommend that you go to Lao Laizi's shop. The goatskin hiking boots he sells are the best in Ellaheim."
"In addition, trekking poles can provide you with support and balance, reducing the burden on your legs. Ropes and hooks can help you fix your body on steep snow slopes. You must also prepare at least one crampon and ice axe. There are still many slopes covered with ice and snow that are difficult to bypass on the Dandong Snow Mountains."
"You also need a sleeping bag, fire, a map, some dry food that is easy to carry, as well as navigation tools, simple cooking utensils and fuel, so that you can cook food and hot water when necessary, and 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 Gaode'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 College.
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 surface height can reach 9,000 meters.
As early as thousands of years ago, Dandong Snow Mountain had many climbers challenging it, 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 north 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 Point Technique], navigation tools can be omitted. [Water Making Technique] allows me not to worry about water sources.
"As for the crampons, although there is [Cat Claw Technique] that can be used as crampons when necessary, it is only suitable for special circumstances. You can save mana as much as you can, so you still need 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 also be able to find the spell formula for [Ice Skating Technique] or [Ice Walking]." Gothe thought carefully and decided to take a stroll in the city tomorrow.
[Skating] and [Walking on Ice] are not rare spells, they are more functional spells.
And Elaheim 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 relatively high 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, and when you bite it, the juices will explode in your mouth, blending perfectly with the spicy local seasonings.
Cod bread also tastes good. The outer layer of bread is toasted and crispy, but the inside of the cod meat 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 sky. Just yesterday a young boy came who wanted to climb the mountain, and today another kid came who didn't even have full hair."
"Is Dandong Snow Peak so easy to challenge? Even if it is Even the most experienced guides in the local area cannot guarantee that they can succeed every time."
While Gothe was immersed in eating, a few locals a few tables to his left seemed to have heard the conversation Gothe had just had with the bartender, 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 what I needed to prepare for mountain climbing. At first glance, I looked like a rookie who had never climbed a snow mountain before.” Another sneered.
Those who are good at water, on the other hand, are the rookies who can retreat quickly and survive. Those experienced mountaineers often reach the peak and find that they can't hold on any longer, and it's already too late when they want to retreat."
Though the locals lowered their voices, they did not lower their voices particularly low, as if they were deliberately letting Gao De hear them.
In addition, the locals' voices are quite 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 were not for [Adaptive], he would not dare to challenge the challenge of crossing 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 most climbers who challenge Dandong Snow Mountain work in teams and can take care of 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 a mountain alone means you either have someone to rely on or have a brain problem.
Obviously, the former is more likely.
In this world, the greatest 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 in one gulp.
Not to mention, this local specialty dark beer tastes really good.
ˆ Unique and fragrant 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.
Afterwards, Gothe put down the horn cup and stood up, walked to the table of locals who had just been crickets behind him, grinned with a pair of white teeth, and asked with a smile:
“Can I ask where the young boy who came yesterday, whom you just mentioned, is staying now?”
(End of this chapter)