Stormhold is almost here, and it's time for Nigel to get out of the car.

"So guys, I'm leaving......"

The middle-aged painter, who was a little rickety on his back, nodded to the other four. He also said respectfully to Annan: "I also wish you a happy journey." ”

Although Nigel still does not know, what is the true identity of "Lord Annan...... But he can also see that Annan and Paper Ji definitely have some unusually close connection.

- I'm afraid that Your Excellency Annan is most likely the blood heir of Paper Hime.

Nigel thinks he should have more respect for Annan.

Until now, he didn't realize it...... Annan is actually the future Grand Duke of Winter.

Because as an ordinary person, he never thought about going in that direction.

After all, Nigel was an ordinary painter who had never been abroad and devoted himself to painting, not a ceremonial artist like his mother, or an evil painter like Amos who had a connection to the transcendental, and Nigel didn't even know the name of Grand Duke Winter, let alone the name "Annan".

He didn't even know how many children King Noah had...... It is only known that the king has died.

On the train, Nigel also mentioned to Annan that he chose to leave Noah at this time, and part of the reason was because His Majesty the King died.

He predicted that from now on, until the time approached the Holy Day of the Silver Lord, the royal capital would become more and more chaotic. Even artists like themselves can be asked to stand in line, or die unjustifiably...... Not wanting to cause such trouble, Nigel ran away early.

How did the king die? Who will be the new king? What does the future hold for Noah?

- I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, but it's better to slip away first.

That's what Nigel thought.

This is the political common sense of the ordinary people.

Since Viscount Roseburg, Annan has hardly encountered a mortal who has nothing to do with the upper echelons of the transcendent world and the kingdom.

Although Nigel is quite famous as a painter at Noah, he is after all to the extent that even the newspaper can casually make an appointment. Neither very wealthy nor connected to the top......

A celebrity of this level, for a real big man, is just an "ordinary person with a little fame". Maybe not even a chess piece.

Therefore, even for Lin Yiyi and the three players who can take the subway, Nigel's attitude is respectful and gentle. lest I offend the children of some big man......

"It was a very pleasant journey, Mr. Nigel."

Lin Yiyi said with a smile: "I also wish you a smooth journey." ”

Annan sat in place, closed the open book, nodded slightly to Nigel, and said very naturally: "May grandmother protect you in the cold winter land." ”

"Yes, and I would like to be a silver lord...... Oh, and it's time to praise the name of the old grandmother here. ”

Nigel laughed, and finally said to Annando: "May the old grandmother bless you." ”

Then, he lifted his suitcase a little tiredly.

For ordinary people, this kind of journey from the morning to the end of the night until eight or nine o'clock in the evening is still a bit laborious.

As the train slowly slowed down and stopped, a loud deflation sound was heard.

The car door opened, and the cold wind blew in from outside, and the four shiveres shivered in the cold.

To be ashamed, he is the only male among the three players, but he is also the only player with a constitution stat of less than 5......

After Nigel got out of the car, he quickly reacted and rubbed back from across the corridor and sat down next to Annan again.

Although it was already half past eight in the evening, six or seven people still got into the car.

Now in February, Noah has warmed up early, and the king is not as cold as before.

The players have changed into trench coats and capes, and they are covered with wool shoulders or shirts - this is a batch of "player-standard equipment" that Annan asked Longjing Tea to negotiate at a wholesale price, and each person has one piece.

Each person is given a suite in Roseburg, and eight sets of clothes are also bought in advance throughout the year, and they are sent in advance when the time comes. Annan intends to treat this as a veteran player benefit.

It doesn't cost much, it doesn't take much effort. But it can make players clearly feel that they are indeed remembered by Annan.

When new players come, old players will be able to develop a sense of superiority - and this sense of superiority is not at the expense of the new player's gaming experience. That's the roar.

"I thought Mr. Nigel would give us a painting each."

Jiu'er sighed and muttered softly.

Si Mingke also smacked his lips, obviously feeling a little regretful: "At least give us a sketch or something...... When he becomes famous in the future, he will definitely be able to sell for a lot of money. ”

"What are you selling, it's so commemorative."

Jiu'er retorted: "This is a commemoration of walking with a famous painter that ordinary people can't get even if they want to." Doesn't that make more sense than selling that little money? ”

"He can't draw because he's not in the mood."

Annan narrowed his eyes slightly and replied, "Your Excellency, isn't it all for the purpose of travel or refuge...... He can be a bit of a troublemaker. ”

"Trouble?"

Lin Yiyi showed a curious expression: "How can you see it?" ”

"Quite simply, when we came, the hydraulic platform was already back on top. There were no staff members in the vicinity either, suggesting that Nigel should have gone down early. And here's the problem......"

Annan replied softly while flipping through the book: "Doesn't he know any friends?"

"Even if no one else but him can get into the subway floor, they can talk to each other and wait for the time to pass. Waiting for the bus by yourself is not a wonderful experience.

"As a well-known painter, Nigel will not have a shortage of people who want to pat him on the back, and with his cautious character when getting along with people, he will not offend any friends. But he came to take the subway by himself, and waited directly on the subway floor......"

“…… This means that he sneaked out? ”

Lin Yiyi speculated along Annan's train of thought.

Si secretly shook his head and rejected his sister's statement: "To be precise, I don't want others to worry about him."

"What he came to the Duchy of Winter to do was not just to travel. Rather, there is some kind of dangerous ......"

He got stuck at this point.

As a truly ordinary person, what other dangerous activities can he be involved in?

Seeing them fall into silence and pondering hard, Annan couldn't help but smile: "Why didn't he paint us a picture...... The answer is simple.

"He is an ordinary man in his fifties, and he can't have a frame, an easel, or a canvas in a suitcase that can be carried with one hand. The canvas cannot be folded, and the easel and frame cannot be opened. If you put a pen, a palette, a toning oil, and a pigment or something...... In the remaining space, there is no room for a few sets of changing clothes, let alone daily necessities. ”

This is something that gamers in modern life don't think about.

In a world where the tech tree is roughly at the level of the 16th century AD, travel is not so simple.

There are no ubiquitous kiosks where you can buy water and food, clothes, shoes and tools, and mobile phones, which are convenient tools such as wallets and document holders. Medicine, water, food, clothing, and most importantly...... The silver coins and copper plates used for daily transactions are not light.

Coupled with the preparation for his work, how could he only bring such a small thing?

The answer is simple. That is, from the very beginning, Nigel knew where he was going and what he didn't need to take. He is not a 'trip' that wanders around aimlessly, but a 'business trip' with a clear purpose. ”

Annan replied calmly: "So the situation is obvious. Someone must have called him here. He's willing to venture to a foreign land, and the fact that it's a secret from his friends—that's dangerous. ”

Spy? Elope? Smuggle? Treasure digging?

Or something else?

Hearing Annan's reasoning, various speculations immediately popped up in the players' minds.

Annan glanced at them, and the corners of his mouth rose: "Okay, don't guess." In short, if there is fate, I will definitely see you again...... His Excellency Nigel is not the kind of person who would do anything dangerous. Good luck to him, maybe we'll see each other again soon.

"Let's eat something to pad our stomachs, and in less than an hour we'll be out of the car.

"When you get to the place, I'll treat you to supper."

On the other side, in the Tower of Storms, engulfed in a never-ending storm.

Maria slowly opened her eyes and looked into the distance with a slight frown.

"It's Annan...... Are you back? ”