Chapter 156 The Wizard King and the Wildcat (Part Two and One)

The sun is setting.

The blood-red sunset filled the sky, and the golden-red sunlight sprinkled on the courtyard of the castle ruins.

The neatly arranged pale bones were dyed golden under the light, appearing somewhat sacred.

Vesemir, wearing a black wide-brimmed hat, lowered his head and looked at the remains of his ancestors that had been picked up from the ground.

The sunlight shone on the wide-brimmed hat, casting a large shadow that obscured the face of the witcher master, making it impossible to see his expression.

The innkeeper and his wife's commission was destined to be impossible to complete.

Vesemir was only a demon hunter after all, and there was no way he could determine the identity of the dead based on their skeleton.

These bodies had also been cleaned and manipulated by someone, and their identities could not be identified from the locations where they were found.

It was naturally impossible for Vesemir to find Viscount Hudson's family among so many bones.

Even Ailin saw that the demon hunter master was unhappy, so he had an idea and tried to identify it, but the result was only:
【Name: Human Skeleton】

【Type: Ordinary material】

[Note: This is just a pile of ordinary human bones]

In the judgment of the Demon Hunting Notes...

No matter if you were a noble or a commoner, admired and missed by someone, or forgotten by the world...

After death, all that is left is a pile of bones.

They are just a pile of ordinary human bones.

Ailin patted Vesemir on the shoulder and comforted him:

"Master Vesemir, at least no children's remains were found, and there are very few women's remains. Viscount Hudson's family must have been rescued by someone."

Vesemir came back to his senses at this moment, tilted his head to look at Arryn's worried expression, and felt warm in his heart.

"If the red-haired elf was looking for the human couple that the innkeeper mentioned, then it's probably that couple who rescued them."

"It's a pity that now all the clues are gone, and I don't know where to look for it."

Vesemir sighed.

Some regrets and some relief.

In fact, after learning that this matter was related to the king and the wizard, deep down he didn't want to continue investigating.

After all, it happened more than ten years ago.

Although Viscount Hudson had left a deep impression on him, Vesemir did not owe him anything.

If he was alone, it would be fine. It is not impossible to continue the investigation and give justice to his former friends.

Unfortunately he is not.

The school was on the verge of collapse and had no time to take care of itself.

He didn't want to drag Ailin into his personal affairs.

Even if, as Arryn said, the king is the real enemy of Kaer Morhen and he wants to destroy the School of the Wolf.

Ailin had a good teacher, and the destruction of the school did not mean that he would die with it.

As long as he didn't attract the hatred and attention of the king and the wizard, Ms. Vera would definitely be able to save his life.

As for the red-haired elves' mission? What about winning over the elves?

Vesemir did not trust those long ears.

"Perhaps it is best to end it like this without any result," he thought.

"Maybe there is another way I can try."

Ailin's words interrupted Vesemir's sigh. He was stunned for a moment and asked curiously:
"what way?"

Aelin did not respond immediately.

Wolf emblem perspective link.

Hazy bright spots of various colors suddenly appeared.

Green, blue, red, yellow... black...

Yes.

There are supposed to be only four magical elements in this world.

There was an additional black element in Ailin's magical vision.

Just now, when Vesemir lamented that the witcher could not feel magic, he opened the wolf emblem and discovered this element.

This unique element was very similar to the feeling that the residue of resentment brought to him.

Equally ominous and weird.

Ailin believed that this inexplicable element was the culprit for the demon spirits appearing in broad daylight.

However, seeing that the Master Demon Hunter seemed to be distracted for a moment, immersed in his memories, he did not disturb him.

"Master Vesemir, I can see the elements in the air."

"What!" The Demon Hunter Master opened his mouth wide, then slapped his forehead and said regretfully:
"Yes, the Demon Hunter's Eyes can clearly see the flow of magic power in the monster's body, so how could it be possible that it can't feel the magic power in the air?"

"So you have discovered the anomaly?"

Vesemir said expectantly.

Ailin nodded slightly and led Vesemir to the place where the black element points were concentrated.

……

Yadai Town.

The estate of the Earl of Burns.

"What is the current situation of the castle ruins?"

"There is a demon hunter..." Serio glanced at Soi who was leaning against the wall, "He is a demon hunter from the Wolf School. He is cleaning up the ruined castle with an apprentice."

"The three of us followed in to investigate whether there were any elves hiding in the ruins."

"After that, Fargo was seriously injured by the demon spirit, and we all withdrew."

"Where are the two witchers?" the king asked abnormally nervously, "Did the two witchers leave with you as well?"

Serio answered truthfully, saying:
"No, they should still be cleaning up the rubble inside."

King Hackso's face suddenly turned dark, and every wrinkle on his fat face revealed anger and dissatisfaction.

The atmosphere in the huge room also became depressing because of the king's anger.

"who is it?"

"Who commissioned them to clean up the castle?"

Hacksoll demanded in a loud voice.

Damn!

Why did the king react so strongly?
Could there be other secrets hidden in this castle that was destroyed ten years ago?

Bo Wen's heart was in a mess. A chill instantly went from his tailbone to his scalp, and a layer of sweat broke out on his forehead.

He instinctively turned his head to look at Serio and found that Serio was also pale and colorless.

at this time.

"What's the matter, Hackso?"

"It's just killing a few demons. Is there something wrong with the castle? Do you need my help to clean it up?"

A deep male voice coming from the right saved them.

When Haxo heard Soi's seemingly concerned inquiry, he realized something was wrong.

In front of the Wolf School Grand Master, ask about the true identity of the Wolf School Demon Hunter's employer.

This is tantamount to a provocation to the Wolf School.

"The plan is on track. Now is not the time to cause a quarrel," Hackso thought.

So he took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and laughed:

"Hahaha, how could that be, Grandmaster Soi."

"The demon hunter with his apprentice should be here to participate in the fighting competition."

"There are only a few days left in the competition. I'm worried that their injuries will affect their performance in the competition."

Without waiting for Suo Yi's reply, he smiled and said to those around him:

"Grandmaster Soi must be tired after such a long journey. Come, take the Grandmaster down to rest." Soi did not expose Haxo's hypocritical performance. He looked at Haxo deeply, then pointed at Serio and Bowen and said:
"Just let the two of them take me there."

Hackso was stunned for a moment and retracted his smile.

He looked at Soi expressionlessly, nodded, and said:

"Serio, in the next few days, take your team and protect Grandmaster Soi."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Bowen and Serio pretended to be reluctant to agree, but they both felt relieved in their hearts.

Misjudging the importance of the castle ruins in the king's heart, it almost led to a disaster.

"Squeak~"

The door with intricate carvings was closed.

The room suddenly fell silent.

"Damn demon hunter!" The quiet environment only lasted for a moment before it was broken by an angry growl.

"As long as we follow our plan, these demon hunters will surely die completely, my king!"

Jaynes consoled him, and when Hackso calmed down, he raised the corner of his mouth and said:
"But... Your Majesty, you are so ruthless..."

"I heard that Grandmaster Soi once saved your life and your mother's life, but now you repay him like this..."

"Snapped!"

Hackso seemed to be in pain and slammed his fat palm on the table.

The bloody gravy in the silver plate splashed out, scaring the servants on both sides to come over and wipe it clean immediately.

"Janes, are you challenging the kingdom on behalf of Ban Ade College?" Hackso yelled.

"Qiang!"

The guards next to him also drew their swords and pointed them at Janes.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I just heard such a piece of news. Judging from your reaction now, it must be false."

Jaynes was obviously not scared. He just took a step back as if in fear, but still looked at Hackso with a playful look.

Unlike demon hunters, wizards will also lose their fertility during the process of magic awakening.

However, due to the accidental awakening of magic power, his appearance is no different from that of ordinary people, or even more superior after the transformation.

Their relationship with the secular world is closer than that of the demon hunters with strange cat eyes.

Especially for the aristocracy.

After the accidental awakening of magic, civilians often abandon those gifted children out of fear of the unknown.

The nobles would send their awakened children to Ban Ader or Aretuza and support them with large amounts of money.

Due to the high costs of wizard apprenticeship, learning, and research, they tend to go further and more smoothly than civilian apprentices of the same age.

The loss of their fertility also allowed them to have a more friendly relationship with the heads of the noble families.

Therefore, there is often a prosperous family behind a high-level wizard.

For example, Jaynes, who often contradicted the king.

He is the vice-president of Ban Ade and also a member of the Feren family, a family whose titles span three countries. He is the legitimate son of the patriarch two generations ago and his family's influence is not much inferior to that of the royal family.

There are many wizards with aristocratic status like this one in Ban Ade Academy, and there are even one or two in the royal family, but their talents are relatively ordinary.

Therefore, although in folk culture wizards and demon hunters are synonymous with mystery and weirdness.

But in the upper class of the Northern Kingdom, there was a world of difference in status between the two.

So even though he was the king of Kaedwen, Haxor could only suppress his anger and go down the steep steps that were not comfortable.

"You still have the mind to joke? It seems that the castle ruins in Baiguoyuan will not be in any trouble because of these two demon hunters?" he asked tentatively.

Jaynes shook his head.

Something will go wrong, and you still have the leisure to tease me here... Haxo was immediately furious, his fat body was trembling, and he was about to curse.

"It's too late." Jaynes walked to the window, opened the blinds and looked out of the manor.

"Although the Hundred Fruit Garden is not far from here, with the speed at which demon hunters kill demons, even if we send people over now, it will be very difficult."

"The demon spirits in the ruins should have been killed almost all. Even if there are a few left, it's meaningless."

"but……"

"But what?" Hackso asked quickly.

"But the ruins are not important now. The location has been accurately located between three towns. Even if we send soldiers to search bit by bit, it won't take much time."

After a pause, he lowered his head and pondered:
"Moreover, it is difficult to understand that Melesco's Ring of Resentment has been able to lock onto its target for nearly ten years."

"According to past research..."

"I don't care if it's Melaisa or Mesco. Just tell me, when can we find them?"

Hacksoll interrupted loudly.

Jaynes, whose thoughts were interrupted, followed the voice.

The King of Kaedwen, who had become extremely obese from overeating, was stuck in his seat like a raging wild boar.

There was a flash of disdain in Janes' eyes, and he stopped explaining and said directly:

"According to the troops you have sent now, it will take at most three days. If you can add more troops, perhaps one or two days will be enough."

Immediately afterwards, without waiting for Haxo's response, his lips and teeth moved slightly as his magic power surged.

"Boom!"

An orange portal suddenly appeared in the center of the room.

The strong wind caused by the sudden change in space blew all the silver plates, wine glasses, and cutlery on the table onto Hackso.

Then Jaynes left through the portal with another wizard without even looking at Hackso.

After the two wizards left, Hackso, who was covered in bloody gravy, should have cursed loudly and angrily.

But he didn't.

Instead, he took the pure white silk scarf tremblingly handed to him by the butler beside him with extreme calmness, and carefully wiped the stains on his face bit by bit.

It was as if the previous rage and irritability were just a show.

"Your Majesty, Wizard Jaynes just has a strange temper. He doesn't represent Ban Ade..."

Haxo raised his hand to interrupt the trusted servant's consolation and said nonchalantly:
"Jaines has a strange temper, but don't the wizards of Ban Ade know that?"

"They sent Jaynes as a representative to contact me, isn't it just to suppress the royal power?"

"Bang~bang~"

Before he finished speaking, the servants and guards in the room were frightened by the king's blunt words and knelt down in fear.

"Get up."

Hacksoll shook his head.

He tapped the black oak table with his sturdy index finger. After thinking for a moment, he tilted his head and asked:
"Phyllis, have my little wildcats arrived at Ben Ader yet?"

The trusted male servant named Ferris leaned over and said:
"Your Majesty, I just arrived this morning."

"Because they were refused lodging by the inn, they cut off the innkeeper's hands and hung them on the door, causing great chaos in the city."

"Oh! Those little wild cats are causing me trouble again..."

Haxo laughed, as if the bloody incident in the city of Ban Ade had nothing to do with him, the King of Kaedwen.

"Since you are so excited, let's find something for them to do."

"Phyllis, find someone to tell them that all the Wolf School apprentices are accepting commissions in Baiguoyuan."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Phyllis responded to the king's order and was about to leave.

Suddenly thinking of something, he turned around and asked, "Do we need to warn them about the innkeeper?"

"No need, that's Ben Ade. The little wild cats may not be very smart sometimes, but they are not stupid."

Phyllis nodded and left the room.

"Bang~"

The door was gently closed.

Hackso looked out the window at the blood-red sunset and said softly:
"You've ruined my good deeds. You have to pay the price first."

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