Traveling through The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim

I estimated that Helgi was only about 1.3 meters tall, and this sword would almost reach her shoulders when it was erected, which means it was about 1 meter long. The swords of the Blade Warriors in the game all look like katana, but only Pola's Oathblade is a katana, which is a one-handed weapon. Other katanas, including the Dragon's Bane and the Ebony Blade, are two-handed swords. But in the other world, I am not restricted by this mechanism and can hold the Oathblade with both hands.

After traveling through time, I practiced martial arts with my brothers many times, and found that some of my perceptions in my previous life were wrong. When playing games, I tend to think that sword and shield warriors are safer, with high protection and easy to use; and although dual-wielding weapons are very demanding in terms of positioning, the explosive damage and the stiffness caused by the big whirlwind make it not particularly difficult; as for two-handed weapons, due to their extremely slow attack speed, the damage is not as good as dual-wielding, and the protection ability is not as good as shield fighting, which is the most difficult type of melee weapon to master. As for archery and boxing, I play games for fun, not for self-torture.

However, the reality is not like this. First of all, the shield is considered as armor in the game, but it is actually used as a weapon. This is actually reflected in the skill setting. The most commonly used offensive moves of shield fighting are shield strike and shield charge, which is to use the shield as an offensive weapon. In other words, shield fighting is actually an alternative dual wielding! Using a shield, like dual wielding weapons, requires excellent coordination of both hands and the strength of the secondary hand that is not inferior to the main hand. Most people are tired and numb in their arms just by holding the shield horizontally, let alone blocking the opponent's attack. Moreover, after the shield blocks, it is also very difficult to grasp the timing of using weapons to counterattack. Often, there is no shield to attack and defend freely. When picking up the shield, they only know to shrink and defend, and completely forget that the right hand is still holding a weapon. So according to my experience, melee weapons should be from easy to difficult to get started: two-handed, shield fighting, dual wielding. And the status of a weapon like a katana that can be used with both hands is roughly equivalent to the European half-sword, which is very practical.

For me, the only problem with using this weapon is the psychological barrier. After all, it is a samurai sword. As a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, I can't help but feel uncomfortable. However, the Blade Warriors have nothing to do with the Japanese. I can only comfort myself that the weapons are innocent and the sins are only on the people who wield them. Do we have to discard the weapons we seized from the Japanese and not use them to kill the enemy? Back then, the martyrs used the seized weapons and "made in various countries" to drive away the Japanese pirates, overthrow the compradors, and repel the evil Fourth Rome and the mob it gathered, making China famous! Although I don't have such a big future, I don't want to embarrass my ancestors too much!

Speaking of the Japanese pirates, it reminds me of another thing. Right now, we are facing the Imperial Legion and are hesitant to fight, all because the other side has an overwhelming advantage in terms of equipment and training, and a single soldier can even fight two against one. But neither side has a formal cavalry, and Falkreath is full of mountains and forests, with complex terrain. Isn't this the same situation as when Qi Nantang faced the Japanese pirates? I just need to simplify the formation of Wu Yigong, and perhaps I can make up for the difference in individual strength. I need to discuss this with my father to see if we can try it out in Helgen Town first, and then use the two hundred people sent by Lao Tu to practice. If we can pull together a capable team, we will have the capital to compete with Lao Tu and Lao Wu.

"Sir Knight, look what I found?"

I was holding the knife in a daze, while Helgi was rummaging around in the ruins and pulled out a large box from under the rubble. The things inside seemed to be some of Pola's relics, a Talos necklace, a Blade Warrior armor, a few pieces of torn clothes and a bag of gold coins. The Battle of the Temple of the Cloud Climber that Pola mentioned may have taken place during the Siege of the Imperial Capital in 174E . The Platinum Accord signed two years later required the Empire to disband the Blade Warriors, which was more than years ago. Considering that Pola came to Skyrim and was caught up by the Thalmor, he may have died more than a decade ago. Abandoning all worldly possessions, sacrificing one's life for the country, and treating death as home, a real man should be like this.

I dug a hole outside the ruins, buried the armor and clothes, and built a cenotaph for Bola. I put on his necklace and sword, and clasped my hands in front of the grave.

"I, Roko, hereby swear to my elder Asilios Bolla that I will fight the Thalmor until my death. If I break this oath, I will die by the sword."

Roko and Rocker are homophones, and Helgi didn't hear the difference, so I swore by my real name to show my seriousness. For me, this is the most important day since I traveled through time. Before that, I was just muddleheaded, living in a different world, but I didn't know the meaning of my life. From today on, everything is different. I found a life goal for myself: to drive the Thalmor out of Skyrim and give freedom to all peoples. Maybe my ability is limited, but I am willing to fight for it all my life.

After collecting Pola's relics, Helgi and I stopped exploring deeper into the canyon and returned to the camp to take turns resting. We planned to leave here after dark and continue eastward into Whiterun Territory. As long as we reach Riverwood Town, we will be completely safe. The reason we set out at night was to prevent the Forsaken from continuing their search. Although the beasts were also terrifying, we already had some self-defense capabilities. The saber-toothed tigers could not spit fireballs, and the direwolves could not shoot arrows, so they were always more docile than the Forsaken.

I went to the cave entrance to check while Helgi was sleeping. It seemed that no one had found this place. Before the sun went down, I packed up all the animal furs, food and dried meat in the camp, and filled all three water bags left by the hunters with pine needle tea. Helgi seemed to like this drink very much. He drank more than I did yesterday. After packing all these, I dismantled another tent and rolled it up with two blankets. Helgi was small and couldn't carry too much stuff, so we had to give up the other tent and squeeze together on the road.

This time, there were no pursuers after we set out, so we were much more relaxed. I leaned on the tree spirit and moved forward slowly. It was the first time that Helgi had left home so far, and she kept chattering along the way. This little girl was very good at hunting, so I was naturally happy to ask her for advice. After all, I had accepted Floki's trial mission, and the guards of the mud crabs were near the Gukar Monument, but I didn't plan to run back to the Sunshine Garden Fortress at this time.

We traveled by day and slept by night. It took us four days to reach the Scuda's Shelf, a giant camp. There is a small path next to it that leads directly to the Coldfall Peak. You can also go around to the town of Creekwood, which is at least one day faster than taking the official road next to the Pelagias Farm. Helgi was only as tall as the giant's knees. She was very curious about this huge humanoid creature, but she knew that the other party must be difficult to provoke. She just hid in the distance and observed for a long time before leaving. The western watchtower attacked by the dragon Mirmnir was also nearby. The dilapidated scene caused the little girl who had never seen the world to admire it. The Reachman culture seemed to have a special worship for this kind of destructive beast power. I suspect that Helgi has regarded this place as a pilgrimage site in her heart.

We had already discussed on the way that we would pretend to be a brother and sister going out hunting, especially to cover up Helgi's identity as a Forsworn, so she could no longer call me "Sir Knight", but brother instead. Helgi was very concerned about Ilandur that I mentioned, and repeatedly said that no matter what Annis planned, she would follow me to Helgen Town. I naturally appreciated her decision. Annis was not a simple woman, she was both secretive and ruthless. If Helgi was allowed to follow her, this little girl would definitely be brought back to the bloody and barbaric lifestyle of the Reach people.

Two days later, we arrived at Riverwood Town safely. Only a few wolves jumped out on the road, and we carefully avoided the ruins of the towers guarded by bandits. It has been exactly ten days since I went to Sunny Garden Fortress. I also learned about the movements of the Imperial Army because across the black pine forest in the distance, in the direction of Falkreath City, thick black smoke rose. It was the smoke from the burning of countless houses.

Falkreath is burning!