Chapter 238: The Flying Iron Knight and the Ominous Skeleton Soldiers

night.

The royal city of Ade Kalai.

The new king of Kaedwen, tired but excited, sat in the large oak chair in the study.

"I didn't expect that today's discussion of the succession ceremony would go so smoothly. I thought those old guys would cause some trouble..."

Rado muttered to himself, leaning back comfortably in his chair.

"Next..."

"It will be a week from now, my father's funeral and... my succession ceremony."

"hope everything is fine……"

"But the teacher will be here in a few days. He will definitely be able to solve the problem I'm facing..."

Just as Rado was imagining how to make his people rich and powerful in the future.

The servant Phyllis hurried into the study, causing Rado to frown.

However, thinking of Phyllis's former loyalty and the possible gazes from other parties, he suppressed his dissatisfaction and asked kindly:

"what happened?"

"So flustered?"

Phyllis took a deep breath and said:

"The caravan from Vengerberg has received news that they were attacked by a giant griffin..."

"what!"

Before Phyllis finished speaking, Rado suddenly stood up from his seat.

He walked across the oak table toward Phyllis and asked anxiously:

"What about the teacher? How is the teacher?"

Phyllis was shocked by the new king's attitude:

"Mr. Dieter is fine..."

Rado breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that he had lost control of his emotions. He coughed twice and asked curiously:
"Big Griffin?"

"If I remember correctly, the Great Griffin is the most powerful large monster besides the dragon..."

"How were they rescued?"

Phyllis hesitated for a second before saying:

"Because... because of the two witchers from the Wolf School..."

"Master Demon Hunter Vesemir and the new Master Demon Hunter Aelin, known as the 'Blue Death'..."

Rado had a complicated expression when he heard this.

These two witchers were closely related to their father's death.

Logically, he should hate them.

after all.

Ever since the sad news came back, countless people have been trying to comfort him and flatter him every day to excuse the wizards of Ben Ade.

The most commonly used excuse is the previous king's tendency to eliminate the Wolf School. As the biggest beneficiary of the king's death, the Wolf School cannot escape suspicion.

But this kind of words...

There are so many mistakes and omissions that even they themselves don't believe it.

How can you deceive his eyes and ears?

Rado was even grateful to several witchers from the Wolf School from the bottom of his heart.

They were the ones who killed those monsters and avenged his father.

Unfortunately……

The current situation does not allow him to pay in person.

otherwise.

He will depose Ben Ade as court wizard and reinstitute the court position of monster advisor.

after all.

No matter what, the School of Wolf, which adheres to neutrality, is a hundred times better than the insidious and cunning wizards who stretch their claws where they shouldn't.

but……

Rado's mouth curled up.

That day is not far away.

Wait for the teacher to arrive, wait for him to ascend the throne, and completely control Kaedwen.

He would show those freaks at Ban Ade what happened when they plotted against a king!
Just as Rado was imagining the miserable plight of the wizards...

"Dong Dong Dong~"

A knock on the door interrupted Rado's reverie.

"Your Highness, Duke Donetto is here to see you."

There was a guard's announcement from outside the door.

Donato?
It’s so late, what is that old guy doing here now?
Rado frowned, feeling something was wrong.

But Donato was, after all, one of the great nobles of Ade Kale, and was also a distant relative of his, so it was impossible for him not to meet him.

therefore.

He took a deep breath and said:

"come in!"

"Squeak~"

The door to the room was opened.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

The solid wooden cane tapped slowly on the ground, whether intentionally or unintentionally matching the beat of Rado's heart.

It's so annoying.

Rado forced himself to relax his frown, looked at the hunched old man, and asked with some dissatisfaction:

"Duke Donetto, it's already so late, is there anything that can't be discussed tomorrow?"

Donato shook his head and retorted:
"National affairs cannot wait until tomorrow."

Although it was a matter of national importance, Duke Donato's tone was calm and unhurried.

But Rado could only bear it now, said nothing, and waited for his next words.

"Boom!"

Donetto tapped the ground with his cane:
"Your Highness, war is coming!"

After Duke Donato finished speaking, the entire study was silent for a few seconds.

"What? War?"

Rado seemed to have just come to his senses, frowning:

"Where's the war?"

"From Aedirn, my child," Donato shook his head helplessly, "I thought you would have known that, but I didn't expect..."

Donato's condescending attitude made Rado clench his fists in anger, with veins on his forehead visible.

But before he could ask further questions.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

Donato only stayed for a moment, then walked out of the study, tapping his cane, saying:
"Since Your Highness doesn't know this news yet, then think about it carefully first!"

"I will come back to discuss this with Your Highness tomorrow."

"boom!"

The door was closed.

The study was quiet for a while.

The air was so oppressive that it seemed to solidify.

Phyllis and other attendants and guards lowered their heads, not daring to look at King Rado who was about to take the throne, for fear of bringing bad luck to him.

"boom!"

The whole body exploded.

All the books and ink on the oak table were thrown to the ground by the furious Rado.

"Damn old man!"

"How dare you humiliate me like this!!!"

Rado cursed.

"Your Majesty..." Seeing this, Phyllis gritted her teeth and tried to say a few words of comfort.

Unexpectedly, Rado glared at him with red eyes and asked loudly:

"Why!"

"Why did I learn about such a big thing from a damn old man?"

"what?"

"Where's my intelligence service?"

As an aide-de-camp who had served the king for two generations, Phyllis knew that the king was angry and ignored his questioning.

He just stammered, seeming a little embarrassed.

"Tell me! Where are our intelligence officers?" Rado asked hatefully.

Phyllis had no choice but to say:
"Since the last king ascended the throne, the intelligence officers in the palace have generally been wizards..."

"Their magic has an innate advantage in gathering intelligence..."

"so……"

Rado's face darkened when he heard this.

No wonder...

No wonder he was the last one to know...

Donato, the old man, actually gave him a warning here...

and many more!

Rado had an idea.

Isn't the court wizard of Aedir also a wizard of Ben Ader?
"Did Teacher Dieter's letter say that the griffin attacked them?" Rado suddenly asked.

Phyllis was stunned for a moment, and said quickly:
"Alin... um... Master Alin found the meat of a great griffin and a foul-smelling incense stick among the caravan's cargo..." "But because they left in a hurry, they didn't find the culprit..."

Lado's heart sank completely.

No need to think about it.

The culprits must be those wizards.

Fortunately, Teacher Dieter met the two demon hunters.

otherwise……

Rado shook his head and cleared his mind.

The most important thing now is to confirm the threat of war from Aedirn.

After taking a deep breath, Rado looked at Ferris and asked:

"Felice, go check if the news that Aedirn has launched a war is true?"

Phyllis glanced worriedly at the frowning new king.

Without asking him how to get the information out of the wizards, she bowed and left.

"You all should go out too..."

Rado waved his hand.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The servants and guards in the study seemed to breathe a sigh of relief at the same time and left one after another.

"Snapped!"

The door is closed.

The study became completely quiet.

Only Rado was left, staring out the window at the pitch-dark night.

"No wonder the succession ceremony went so smoothly today..."

Rado sighed quietly.

"Ban Ader's wizards are everywhere!"

Although I asked Phyllis to confirm the news.

But Rado knew that since Donato dared to say it, the threat of war from Aedirn must be true.

Given Kaedwen's current situation, facing the threat of Aedirn...

You will definitely lose!

unless……

[Your Highness, please think about it carefully. I will come back tomorrow! ]

Donato's words echoed in Rado's mind.

Think about it...

"What are you thinking about?" Rado sneered, "Do you think you should let go of your father's murder and compromise with Ban Ade?"

The words have not yet fallen.

Dieter, caravan, court wizard, Aedirn, war, intelligence, Donato...

Countless pieces of information gathered in his mind, and Rado suddenly thought of a possibility, and his face turned pale.

Could it be... Could it be that this war was conspired and started by Ban Ade?

In silence.

The more Rado thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

gradually……

He felt like a prey entangled in a spider web. The more he struggled, the tighter he became, making it difficult for him to breathe.

Looking up at the dark sky covered by dark clouds, Rado murmured to somewhere unknown:

"Father……"

"I now how to do?"

……

the other side.

After leaving Vengerberg, Arryn, Vesemir and Mary headed towards Ireland.

The war may bring about changes in the situation in Kaedwen.

Apart from sleeping, the three of them have not taken any commissions in the past few days. They even rest mostly by camping in the suburbs.

It was very hard and torturous.

but.

Even Mary didn't utter a word of complaint.

So it took only four days for everyone to arrive at the border between Temeria and Aedirn - the floating harbor.

It was a port in the Pontar Valley, established along the upper reaches of the river, and surrounded by wild and impenetrable forests.

Vesemir's three-man team also hired a few fishermen in the previous village, who paddled a small boat to bring them and their horses over.

After getting off the boat and giving the reward to the fishermen, Vesemir looked around the port.

Although it is surrounded by wild forests and sparsely populated areas, the floating port is particularly prosperous because many trade routes from the north intersect here.

Even many merchants' bulk transactions end here.

"It's still early, but even if we get to Elland today, the city gates will definitely be closed."

"So we will rest here for the night and find a caravan heading to Elland tomorrow. We should be able to arrive before noon tomorrow."

Vesemir led the horse and looked at Arryn and Mary, who were covered in mud.

The two embarrassed people naturally had no objections.

Especially for Mary, it was the first time in her life that she rode on horseback for four consecutive days.

Now I feel like my whole body is like rotten black bread, it is unbearable.

"Come on, Uncle Vesemir, let's find an inn!"

Mary urged.

Vesemir nodded and led the way, leading the horse.

He has been to Fugang many times and can find a place to stay with his eyes closed.

But it's different from other towns.

Since most of the people coming and going are male merchants and guards, there are actually no hotels in Floating Harbor, only a large tavern - Blackbeard's Tavern.

Yes.

As soon as you hear the name, you know that this is a tavern run by a dwarf.

It was late afternoon.

Lunch was over and the night drinking party had not yet begun, so there were not many people in the pub.

A dwarf with a long black beard stood behind the bar, wiping a chipped wine glass with a piece of sackcloth with boredom.

Several hot human waitresses were leaning against each other, dozing off at the tables and chairs, generously revealing their majestic cleavages.

"Welcome, guest, are you staying here or wanting to eat or drink..."

Hearing the sound of the tavern door opening and closing, the dwarf did not look up and spoke the welcome words skillfully.

"Blackbeard, don't you recognize me now?"

A teasing voice came from the door, causing the dwarf to suddenly stop what he was doing and look up at the person who came.

“Vesemir?!!!” The dwarf’s deep voice suddenly sounded, “Hahaha, when did you get here, you damn old bastard?”

"Don't harm my beautiful new waitress this time..."

Although there were many dirty words in the words, judging from the exaggerated curve of the dwarf's mouth.

He was genuinely happy to see Vesemir.

Vesemir was smiling brightly and was originally very happy, but after hearing the dwarf's words, his expression suddenly froze.

"Hmm...ahem...ahem..."

He interrupted with a cough and signaled with his eyes to Aelin and Mary on both sides of him.

The dwarf obviously noticed it, and his eyes swept over the two young but embarrassed faces. After tacitly stopping talking, he asked curiously:

"Who are these two?"

But before Vesemir could hold his head high and show off.

When the dwarf saw Ailin's blue cat eyes, he suddenly narrowed his eyes:

"Is this the new witcher master Ailin of the Wolf School, who is respectfully called the 'Blue Death' by Ben Ader?"

"Hmm? How do you know?" Vesemir asked curiously.

“Hahaha~” The dwarf stroked his shiny black beard and laughed heartily, “Vesemir, where do you think you are now?”

"This is Blackbeard's tavern."

"As long as it's news from the northern continent, no matter where it comes from, it will reach my ears within a week."

"I knew three days ago that the Big Eater died in the territory of Ben Ade's damned wizards..."

Vesemir smacked his lips.

The witcher master, whose skill called "showing off" was interrupted by the dwarf, was a little unhappy and was about to step forward to say something back.

Outside the pub, there was a sudden commotion for some unknown reason, interrupting him.

"what happened?"

Vesemir looked at the dwarf curiously, wondering if there had been some activity at the floating port recently.

However, when he saw that the dwarf also looked confused, he immediately felt that something was wrong.

"Om~"

"Om~"

The wolf emblems on Vesemir and Arryn's chests hummed.

At the same time, they also concentrated and listened carefully to the commotion outside.

Someone yelled:
"The Iron Knight flying in the sky..."

"Ominous Skeleton Soldiers..."

and also……

"Wild Hunt!"

(End of this chapter)