Chapter 244 Don’t be like this, Yennefer and Royce are still here!

"Wow~"

The boat was not moving very fast in the water.

The air was filled with a light morning mist, which turned into a veil to set off the wild forests with emerald and dark green on both sides of the Pontar River.

Inside the merchant ship, Mary was a little flustered when she was suddenly questioned.

After taking a look at the increasingly handsome young man, she quickly turned her head to look out the window.

"Yoyo~"

The deer's cry is distant and comes from the deepest part of the forest.

Vague and blurry.

It also made Mary's somewhat restless heart relax a little.

She turned back again, looked at the slightly frowning young demon hunter, and asked:
"Alin, are you really going to deal with the Wild Hunt yourself?"

"Of course," the young demon hunter nodded, "I plan to deal with them once Grand Master Ivar the Evil Eye comes and asks him how to deal with the Wild Hunt."

"Any questions?"

really……

Mary's heart sank and she bit her rosy lips.

Vesemir, Arryn and the others were not warlocks, and they had no idea of ​​the horror of the Wild Hunt.

The magic that generates the exploding ice clusters can be judged from the elemental fluctuations alone. It is definitely a top-level water element spell.

What's even more terrifying is that this magic instantly draws away all the water elements within her sensing range, leaving nothing behind.

Even Ms. Vera is far from being able to cast a spell like that instantly.

A demon hunter who can only use simple techniques such as sigils may be killed before he can even get close.

Even if you get close, there is still a powerful magic shield.

After discovering that Arryn had the inclination to deal with the Wild Hunt personally, Mary, whose mind was originally occupied by sympathy, suddenly woke up.

The next second, I started to regret why I said that, "Is there really nothing we can do?"

She thought about it for half the night, but couldn't think of any way to deal with such a powerful enemy.

I also don't believe that an ordinary witcher can deal with Ivar the Evil Eye, who is said to be able to see the Wild Hunt.

then.

I had the same nightmare for the rest of the night.

The young witcher was frozen in the ice like Fleur Duli's husband.

The cat's blue eyes stared at her.

The freezing cold wind kept whistling the same words: "Is there really nothing we can do?"

……

"Alin, maybe... uh... maybe..."

Mary's round face suddenly turned as pale as snow.

Thinking of the dream she had last night, she was so frightened that she stammered and couldn't utter a complete sentence.

Not knowing why Mary suddenly became so frightened, Ailin patted her back gently and said gently:

"Take your time, don't rush, don't be afraid!"

"We are the ones who teamed up to kill the Great Griffin. What is there for us to be afraid of?"

"Yayiya" Yennefer, who was counting with Royce, fell silent and secretly looked at Ailin and Mary.

Mary felt the faint body temperature on her back, the subtle aroma of tanned leather on her nose, and the two furtive eyes on the side.

Her cheeks suddenly turned red, and she gently pushed Ailin away with some embarrassment.

"Don't... don't do this... Yennefer and Royce are still here!"

Ailin:?
What?
I haven't done anything!
The azure cat's eyes became round in surprise, just like the gray, furry, blue-eyed cat unique to the North that Mary had seen before.

She couldn't help but smile.

The fear and panic in my heart suddenly dissipated a lot.

Taking a deep breath, Mary looked at the young witcher seriously and described to the best of her ability how she felt about the Wild Hunt's ice magic.

Ailin's expression became more and more serious.

From a warlock's perspective, Mary felt the power of the Wild Hunt in many dimensions that she could not imagine.

Especially during the process of releasing magic, when the water elements in the floating port are completely drained.

Even though his affinity with the water element reached over ten points, he only vaguely felt something strange.

While listening to Mary's feelings, Ailin thought...

perhaps.

This is a point that can be exploited when dealing with the Wild Hunt...

"...So, Arlin, do you know the strength of the Wild Hunt?" Mary took a deep breath and advised, "I know that mother and daughter are pitiful, but the Wild Hunt..."

She sighed:
"The Wild Hunt is truly beyond human control. They are different from the Great Griffins..."

Ailin looked at Mary's eager, pleading expression, and his heart warmed:
"Don't worry, Mary."

"You know me. Unless I have no choice, I won't do anything I'm not sure of..."

Mary felt a little powerless and counted:

"Old Spearhead, Ice King, Abandoned Mine, Apprentice Fighting Competition, and Big Griffin..."

"Alin, is there anything you are sure of?"

"How many of these were really forced?"

“Alin…” Mary stared into the deep blue cat eyes, as if she wanted to convey all her emotions to him. “It’s really not worth it to gamble your life for a stranger!”

"Ms. Vera wouldn't agree..."

Mary insisted again and again, as if there was only one way to go against the Wild Hunt: death.

of course.

That's probably what she thought.

After thinking for two seconds, the young demon hunter decided not to hide it any longer:
"Mary, what if these Wild Hunt were coming for me?"

After saying this, Ailin glanced at Yennefer and Royce.

Mary snapped her fingers in unison and wrapped the two of them in a light red soundproof barrier.

As soon as the barrier rose, Mary asked hurriedly:
"Why do you say that the Wild Hunt is coming for you?"

After organizing his words, Arlin told Mary his information about the Wild Hunt, the Confluence of the Spheres, Ain El, etc.

Even his own relationship with the intersection of the celestial sphere is vaguely hinted at.

As Mary listened, her expression changed dramatically.

She covered her mouth and her eyes widened.

"…So Mary, this is not only about revenge for Fleur Duli and his child, but also for myself."

Ailin laughed bitterly and made a joke, saying:

"This time I really have no choice!"

At this time.

Mary has not yet recovered from the shocking news.

At one time, there was too much information.

It took her a while to process it all, until she could finally understand how it all connected.

“Unbelievable, unbelievable…”

"Now you say that you are the child of miracles predicted by Islinni Aigre, I believe it..."

Mary looked at Ailin in shock, and it took her a long time to calm down.

Ailin shrugged and said nothing.

"There's nothing we can do about this..."

After understanding the young witcher's current situation, Mary relaxed.

Without a choice, there is no need to worry about gains and losses.

Ailin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

"Boom~"

The time for the soundproof barrier was up, and it burst like a soap bubble.

All that needed to be said had been said, and Ayling did not allow Mary to continue. There was a moment of silence in the cabin.

for a long time.

Mary, who had lowered her head and seemed to be thinking about something, suddenly raised her head and looked firmly at the young demon hunter and said:

"Don't worry, Arlin. No matter how powerful the Wild Hunt is, I will help you!"

After hearing this, Ailin was stunned for a second, then nodded vigorously.

Yennefer, who was standing by, was curious about the interaction between the two, but she didn't ask a single question.

She even managed to divert her brother's attention to her fingers.

Vesemir, Arryn, and Mary were all very kind to her, the kindest she had ever felt.

They had never even shown the slightest disgust or hatred towards this monster.

sometimes.

She even thought that this way she wouldn't be beaten, wouldn't be discriminated against, and wouldn't have to eat leftovers...

A life with enough food and warm clothes every day seems like a dream.

So she cherishes her present life and sincerely hopes that such days can continue forever!
Forever……

……

Not long after having a heart-to-heart talk with Mary, Vesemir came back alone.

According to him, he and Ernest persuaded him in the morning.

Radu Kuhn temporarily formed an alliance with them, or became a sponsor of the Wild Hunt.

Once Arlin and his party disembark, the Kuhn family's ship will not only take Ernest to the Free City of Novigrad.

After loading and unloading some cargo.

Radu Kuhn will switch to a merchant ship at sea and send Ernest directly to Nilfgaard.

Then wait for them at the port closest to the School of Viper, then return to the Floating Harbor.

And when they arrive in Novigrad, they will use the reputation of the Kuhn family to send a Wild Hunt warning letter to the countries of the Northern Continent and Nilfgaard.

A bounty of 100,000 orens is offered for the head of the Wild Hunt.

"How did you do it?"

Walking in the aisle of the merchant ship, after hearing this, Arlin and Mary looked at Vesemir in shock.

If I hadn't known that Vesemir was not a boaster when it came to serious matters.

This not only covers the round-trip fare and boat fees, but also costs 100,000 orens to get in.

This is really not something that a merchant family that can sell goods to the royal palaces of two hostile countries during the war would do.

What do they picture?
Seeing the peaceful faces of the passing crew members, it doesn't look like any important people died in the Wild Hunt attack!

Hearing the doubts of Arlin and Mary, Vesemir scratched his head and laughed dryly:
"I...I don't know very well..."

"Most of the content was discussed by Ernesto and Radu Kuhn. I just analyzed the strength and danger of the Wild Hunt when he needed it..."

"But afterwards I asked Ernesto..."

"The reason why Radu Kuhn agreed seems to be related to the freedom of the Kuhn family in the free city of Novigrad... the citizens... the councillors... the elections..."

Vesemir gesticulated and tried to explain for a long time but still couldn't explain it clearly.

On the contrary, the more he talked, the more confused he became.

"Forget it. If you are interested, just ask Ernesto directly." Vesemir said in self-abandonment.

Then he quickened his pace and walked towards the restaurant on the ship.

After Ailin and Mary looked at each other, they could only speed up to catch up.

……

Since Ailin and his group of five couldn't wait until lunch time, they got off the boat at Bayerli Most.

So Radu Kuhn invited them to brunch to thank them for the information.

It is said that this is the new fashion in Novigrad.

However, Arlin and his companions certainly did not come here for the exquisite snacks and the precious black tea that was said to come from south of Nilfgaard.

The friendship of Radu Kuhn was their main goal.

Although Mary seemed to like these desserts very much, Erin thought they were too sweet.

But a few people were surprised...

It was a gift that Radu Kuhn had his servant deliver to the cabin after the boring socializing at brunch.

A parchment book, a steel sword, and a silver sword.

"Ms. Margarita, this is the alchemy book of the elf sage Eleanor..."

The waiter, wearing velvet gloves that glowed white, gently picked up the parchment book on the cart.

"Eleanor?"

Mary, who was originally careless and half leaning on the chair, suddenly became energetic.

"Yes, it's the 'alchemist' Eleanor you were thinking of..."

"Alchemist" Eleanor, the most talented alchemist in the Elf Empire a thousand years ago, created many magic potions with special effects.

A figure that cannot be ignored in the history of alchemy.

It is said that the legendary wizard Ortolan borrowed Eleanor's alchemical techniques when he created the famous anti-aging potion.

"Is this for me?"

"Of course, these gifts were personally selected by Mr. Radu, please be sure to accept them."

The waiter smiled and handed the book over with both hands.

Mary swallowed and wiped her hands on her clothes subconsciously before carefully taking the parchment book.

"Master Vesemir, this is 'Gilnar' silver..."

Before the servant had finished speaking, Weselmire, who was smiling and admiring Mary's happy expression, could no longer sit still.

It was as if the seat had springs in it and it jumped up suddenly.

"Gilna who has slain a red dragon, a green dragon, and a dozen high-level vampires?"

Vesemir pursed his lips tightly, and his dark golden cat pupils kept switching between vertical pupils and round pupils.

The attendant nodded and said:
"He was one of the first few demon hunters of the Demon Hunter Cult..."

"Mr. Radu knows that you are currently using a silver sword that is not suitable for your status, so he took the initiative to choose one for you."

The words have not yet fallen.

Vesemir and Mary both subconsciously glanced at Elsa behind Arryn.

"what happened?"

The servant noticed something unusual and asked curiously.

“Nothing…” Vesemir shook his head awkwardly and changed the subject, “This is not my own decision…”

"but……"

"Such a legendary silver sword..."

"How could a demon hunter be willing to use her when hunting monsters..."

Vesemir took the shiny silver sword and caressed the plain hilt, guard and spine lovingly.

He moved it so gently as if he was afraid of disturbing the sword's spirit and causing it to escape from his hand.

Mary and Vesemir both received their dream gifts, which made Arryn sit up straight involuntarily and look forward to it.

But at the same time, he couldn't help but wonder.

Not to mention the gift that belonged to Arryn, the value of just a parchment book of an elven sage and the sword of the first generation demon hunter was probably far more than the 100,000 alen bounty that Radu Kuhn set for the Wild Hunt.

Is the news of Aedirn's war and revenge on Kaedwen so valuable?
But before Ailin could think about it any further.

The attendant's gentle smile suddenly disappeared and his expression instantly became serious.

The longing that came from the heart was beyond words, making the atmosphere in the entire cabin solemn.

The servant knelt on one knee and took out a long sword from a long velvet gift box.

Then he stood up, held the gift in both hands and handed it to the young witcher, looking solemn:

"Master Ailin..."

"This is a gift that Mr. Radu prepared specially for you..."

(End of this chapter)