Chapter 316: The Wolf School is over!
"What?!!"

Except for the young noble Naxi who looked at the newcomer blankly, he seemed to be confused as to why the departure of the Wolf School caused such a big reaction among the crowd.

Raphael and Jill exclaimed almost at the same time.

"Mr. Sonny, is the news reliable?" Duke Donato clenched his dark cane.

The handsome young wizard called Sonny nodded heavily:

"I just received news from Elland this morning. When Mason conferred the title of knight on a demon hunter last week, he invited the Wolf School to move to Elland."

"What is the response of the Wolf School?" The elderly noble Jill leaned forward with his hands on the long table, asking anxiously.

"Not sure yet." Sonny shook his head.

Raphael's expression eased slightly after hearing this, but then he thought of something and became serious again. He looked at Duke Donato and continued:
"Although the Wolf School has not responded yet, judging from the exclusion that demon hunters have suffered in Kaedwen in recent years, the situation is not optimistic."

"And we all know what just happened in Elland."

"Now they need demon hunters. Even if the Wolf School rejected them once, it is hard not to be tempted after so many offers."

Jill also added: "Don't forget that the high priest of Meliteli also showed an unusual closeness to the demon hunter."

Just say it.

The entire study fell into silence.

Except for the young nobleman Nasi who was fiddling with the white scarf around his chest at a loss, everyone else had a solemn look on their faces, lowering their heads and thinking hard about what to do.

"Isn't it a good thing that the Wolf School leaves?" Nashi tilted his head to look at Raphael and whispered, "You...we secretly spread those slanderous rumors and works, aren't we trying to drive them away?"

"Count Nasi," Raphael hadn't answered yet, but Jill spoke first, seriously and almost persuadingly, "The Wolf School is not the Cat School. What good will it do us to drive away such a demon hunter?"

Nashi was startled when he heard this, and looked at the wizard Sonny, whose face was exquisite but perhaps even older than his deceased grandfather, and thought:
"Isn't it because wizards and witchers are naturally incompatible that witchers often steal the business of wizards?"

At this moment, Sonny seemed to feel his gaze, and seemed to read his thoughts. He raised his head and glanced at him with disdain. Nashi was so shocked that he remembered the rumors that wizards could read minds, and quickly smiled an apologetic smile.

But he found that Sonny just looked at him, said nothing, had no reaction, and continued to lower his head in thought.

Instead, it made Naxi, who was ignored and thought he was the core of the group, feel a little embarrassed.

Fortunately at this time.

"We are united for the future of this country," Jill said solemnly. "In this era when demons are still rampant and have even recently shown signs of a resurgence in Ban Ader and Elland, the existence of demon hunters is necessary and indispensable to Kaedwen."

Naxi was startled when he heard this: "Then why..."

"Because they are witchers from the Wolf School, not our witchers." Raphael frowned and interrupted Jill's long speech before he could speak.

"Okay, I don't have time to take care of the child now. If you have any questions, you can give him lessons privately." Sonny waved his hand impatiently.

The white scarf was suddenly clenched at this moment, and Naxi's face suddenly became ugly.

In response, Raphael patted his shoulder. Jill gave him an apologetic look and continued thinking.

The study fell silent again.

After a long time.

"Migration of a school is not a trivial matter. Even if Grandmaster Soi prepares now, it will take at least two to three years..." Jill suddenly said.

"You can't think like that," Raphael shook his head. "It may take two or three years to completely migrate, but once the decision is made, they will definitely move away in batches. By then, the things we want may not be there anymore."

"Therefore..." He looked up at Duke Donato and said in a sonorous voice, "We must take action now!"

Duke Donetto shook his cane with a serious expression and looked at Jill.

Jill hesitated for a few seconds, but did not refute. She nodded and agreed with Raphael's idea.

"But what should we do? According to the original plan?" Raphael glanced at the wizard Sonny who had been thinking with his head down. "The Wolf School is not easy to mess with, especially after Haxo's plan failed..."

"I've heard of the name of the dragon slayer since I was a child."

"Kaer Morhen is located in the steep Blue Mountains, with strong walls and tall towers."

"Now Aedirn has occupied the Ban Green Fortress on the south bank of the Pontar River. A large number of our elite forces are tied up there, and we must retain a considerable reserve force. It is difficult to squeeze out enough forces..."

"Don't get ourselves involved accidentally."

"Ban Green is not far from Ad Kalai."

Everyone was silent for a while after hearing this.

"Sir Senni..." the young noble Nasi suddenly spoke, attracting everyone's attention, "I heard that this war was originally started by Ban Ade in order to divert the new king's attention."

"Since Rado is already overwhelmed, can we please stop the fighting?"

"Tsk~" Sonny sneered, "Kid, what do you think war is? Is it a wooden figurine you play with? You can wave a white scarf and it will start fighting, and stop when you say so?"

Child!!!

When Naxi heard this, his face turned red instantly.

The hands that were pulling the white silk scarf on her chest were lowered and raised again unnaturally, and her hands were clenched tightly.

Raphael quickly tugged at Nasi's clothes, signaling him to shut up.

Jill also said at this moment:
"What Count Nashi said is not entirely unreasonable. Can Vengerberg's magic consultant influence the logistics of the Aedirn army?"

Sonny looked coldly at the indignant Nashi, but did not hold on to him:

"Don't even think about solving it from Aedirn."

"Hakso has done too much in the past. From nobles to commoners, everyone in Aedirn has gone mad."

"Don't even mention whether Fritz can affect logistics. I haven't received any pigeons from Wengerburg for nearly two months."

Just say it.

The entire study fell into silence again.

The death of Hackso had a huge impact.

It brought unprecedented possibilities, but also almost completely disrupted all their plans.

"What does that old fellow Henry Gedimides think now?" The old man who sat back in the high-backed chair raised his head and asked, "It's obviously a matter that both parties can benefit from..."

"No!"

"Once it's done, Ben Ade and himself will get more!"

"He's old." Sonny shook his head. "It's already the limit for him to just watch and not get involved."

"Because of the disappearance of Thomas Moreau and Macao, the dean is very angry. Our department has been severely targeted recently."

"This time I can only leave because I found clues about Thomas Moreau. I have to leave soon..."

"Thomas Moreau?" Raphael asked doubtfully, "Isn't he one of ours? Why does Lord Senni sound as if he has given up on him?"

"He's just a useful mad dog," Sonny sneered, "Would you be friends with a mad dog and discuss important matters?"

"Besides, even the dean, Ben Ade's tracking team, and the fortune teller Shaquille couldn't find him, so how could I possibly find him?"

After a pause, Sonny put away his frivolous smile and said expressionlessly:
"We have to prepare for war, guard against the new king who is about to go crazy, and finally deal with the dean's questioning and investigate the disappearance of Thomas Moreau and Macao..."

"If we follow the original plan, we won't be able to send many people here, even less than one-fifth of the planned number."

one fifth……

Raphael couldn't help but shook his head in his heart when he heard this. The original plan included only six wizards in total.

"According to the calculation, it is definitely impossible to attack Kaer Morhen as planned." Jill concluded with a hoarse voice.

"Think of something good," Raphael suddenly smiled, "Maybe it's a good thing that we can't attack by force..."

"What do you mean?" Jill asked curiously.

"Because of Vesemir and his apprentice named Blue Death—I don't know what this weird name is—the neutral nobles in the country will definitely have a better opinion of demon hunters after the Elland disaster is exposed."

Raphael shrugged. "At least we don't have to climb up to Kaer Morhen like thieves, hiding our disguises and worrying about being accused of persecuting demon-slaying heroes, right?"

Jill was furious at the nonchalant tone and shouted, "Raphael, we are talking about business!"

"Isn't what I'm talking about serious matters?"

"You!" "Alright!" Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Duke Donato knocked the ground hard with his cane to make them stop.

Raphael and Jill then controlled their emotions and sat down indignantly.

"So there's nothing we can do."

This is a certainty rather than a question.

The wizard called Sonny had a blank expression on his face, but one could clearly hear dissatisfaction and anger in his tone.

In this regard.

Raphael and Jill can understand it.

I came all the way here, but got nothing in return. No matter how good my personality is, I can't be at peace.

Besides, Sonny is notoriously bad-tempered.

Raphael and Jill glanced at each other quietly.

"It's not necessarily that we can't do anything, but when we need it..."

Seeing that Sonny's face was getting darker and darker and the satin curtains behind him were moving without wind, Raphael stopped talking decisively.

But even though the study had become quiet, the windless, automatic curtains still did not stop.

Gradually, even the candle flame in the crystal cover began to shake violently and unsteadily.

The shadows on the surrounding walls were baring their fangs and claws, ready to devour anyone.

Naxi's eyes widened in horror, clutching the white scarf tightly as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw.

The suffocating pressure made everyone at the long table look paler and paler, and their breathing became rapid.

"There is a way."

A hoarse, old sigh came from the head of the long table, and the suffocating pressure suddenly disappeared.

"any solution?"

"Just because we can't attack by force doesn't mean we can't weaken it." The old man sat on the high back, his hands still supporting the dark cane, "Whether it's the wolf school or the cat school, a demon hunter is a demon hunter..."

"People who exchange their lives for money are easy to deal with."

"How to deal with it?" the wizard asked with interest.

The old man was silent for a few seconds, then sighed and arranged:

"Raphael!"

The middle-aged noble stood up.

"In the past few days, sort out the monsters that have appeared in several forces and select some of the difficult ones..." The old man said slowly, "Hide the information and increase the bounty. As for how to control it specifically, I believe you can do it well."

"Don't worry, Lord Donato." Raphael took the order.

"Is it okay, Lord Sonny?" The old man tilted his head and looked at the wizard in robes.

"Not a bad idea. You're indeed the cunning rat..." Sonny laughed.

"you……"

When Jill heard the wizard's name, her face turned red with anger. She stood up suddenly, and then slowly sat down under the calm gaze of the old man Gu Bo.

Sonny didn't seem to care about the elder noble's offense and laughed twice:

"Since you have already figured out a solution, I won't bother you anymore."

"Thomas Moreau seems to have appeared in the royal city of Ade Kalai. I have to check it out."

"Do you need me to find someone to show you the way?" the old man asked calmly.

"No need..." Sonny raised his eyebrows, "When Lado was little, I held him in my arms. I'm sure he won't refuse my coming."

"...aen'drean cáemm pont..."

A mysterious spell sounded.

"Boom~"

The violent orange portal tore through space once again.

The howling gale that resulted seemed even stronger than the first time.

The golden candlesticks fixed to the ground closest to the portal bent and the candles went out instantly.

Under the strong wind, everyone at the long table had to hold on to the large and heavy oak table in a desperate situation.

for a long time.

The violent wind that came from the void disappeared.

The wizard Sonny also disappeared into the study.

"Bang~"

The bent golden candlestick fell and hit the ground.

The crystal lampshade was shattered all over the floor.

"These damn wizards, they deserve to be exterminated even more than the witchers!" Jill adjusted his gray beard and cursed.

"Aren't all wizards like this?" The middle-aged noble Raphael didn't seem to care. "This is not the first time he has shown such a high opinion of himself."

"Jill!" the old man said suddenly.

The older noble stood up immediately.

"Find an opportunity to let Rado know the news of the Wolf School. Our king cannot be kept in the dark." The old duke stroked the smooth and shiny black head of his staff with his aged hands.

"Yes, Lord Donato!" Jill accepted the order.

"Lord Donato, after you find a suitable monster, should we wait a while before making any arrangements..." Rafi asked hesitantly.

"No need." The old man shook his head gently. "Since we have done it, we should not leave any room for criticism. Besides, this matter is also very important to us."

"But remember to have someone secretly count how many demon hunters died and how many were injured or disabled."

"If the results are good, the original plan does not necessarily have to be scrapped."

"Yes, Lord Donato." Raphael said respectfully.

"Also..." The old man closed his eyes and thought for a while, then reminded, "Don't limit yourself to Kaedwen. It's hard to contact Aedirn, but there's no war between Redania, Temeria, and the Hengfors Alliance."

Raphael nodded.

"Also, be more discreet."

"Lord Donato, please rest assured." Raphael nodded in response.

Seeing the serious faces of the three people at the long table, the old man suddenly smiled gently:

"Don't worry too much, we are the masters of this world!"

Everyone's expressions eased a little.

At this time.

The young noble Nashi couldn't help but ask:
"Isn't it a good idea, Lord Donato?"

"I can hardly imagine how many witchers from the Wolf School can return to Kaer Morhen during the severe winter..."

"Why do you all look so reluctant?"

In this regard.

Donetto remained silent.

Raphael and Jill looked at each other, then just shook their heads and sighed.

No words were said.

(End of this chapter)