Chapter 325: Wild Hunt, any news?

As soon as he asked the question, Ailin regretted it.

"Do you want to take me down the mountain?" Mary smiled, and then without waiting for him to speak, she shook her head and sighed, "If I go down the mountain with you, I will just be a burden. On the contrary, if I stay in Kaer Morhen, I can do more for the Legion..."

Mary paused, and looked straight at Ailin with her beautiful blue eyes:

"I want to help you."

The girl's voice was firm and complex, but like a stream flowing in summer, it could always find a channel large enough to flow between the solid rocks.

Ailin avoided his gaze unnaturally and opened his mouth slightly, but found that his throat was so dry for some reason that he couldn't utter a single syllable.

"Hurry up and get ready. Don't forget anything. I'm going to find Master Aristo."

Mary said this with a smile on her face, and without replying, she turned and followed the path Vesemir took when he left, walking towards the main castle.

"Thank...thank you, Mary."

The girl had not taken a few steps when she suddenly heard the boy's voice behind her. She curled the corners of her mouth and turned around, revealing two shallow dimples.

"You're welcome... and... be safe..."

"I will wait for your return at Kaer Morhen."

Looking at the girl's departing back, Ailin didn't know what he was thinking and sighed softly.

……

Since Mary took the initiative to hand over to Master Aristo, the Demon Hunting Corps didn't need Erin to worry about swordsmanship, magic signs, or potion making.

then.

Ailin was about to glance at the training grounds, hand over Zhou Bi's final reward - the demon's purified spirit and essence - to Erni, then go back to pack up, and then reunite with Vesemir and leave.

But I didn't think about it...

Before Ailin could take the initiative to look for it, Erni and Karal approached with other demon hunters from the Demon Hunting Corps.

"Captain, are you planning to go down the mountain?" Erni was pushed out by the crowd, his expression slightly nervous.

Ailin knew what these people were thinking at a glance.

"You guys want to go together."

This is a certainty, not a question.

Erni and others nodded repeatedly, their eyes full of expectation and pleading.

They all knew that if they didn't seize this opportunity.

By the time Ailin comes back from the mountain after finishing his work, it will probably be almost snowy and the school's witchers will be back.

By then, even if half of the apprentices have passed the mountain test, they still have to wait until spring before they can go down the mountain.

Ailin nodded when he heard this.

Now comes the problem.

Should he take his "legion" down the mountain to rescue the dwarves?

Originally, Alyn planned to ride straight to Vergen with Vesemir, rescue Horton, and then return.

After all, the more people there are, the easier it is to expose your whereabouts.

There is definitely a difference between two demon hunters and seven or eight demon hunters.

Kaedwen is now at war and is very sensitive to small armed groups in the rear.

What's more, the relationship between the nobles of Kaedwen and the Wolf School is very delicate.

What’s more important is the strength of the demon hunters. Once they are discovered, it will be difficult for Aelin and Vesemir to protect too many people in front of a large group of people.

But now, looking at the legion members who have been getting along well with each other for a month, they are getting close again.

Ailin thought about it, then he sent an appraisal over.

【Name: Erni】

【Loyalty: 100】

【属性：力量16（+7），敏捷10（+2），体质14（+3），感知18（+10），神秘7.5（+2）】

【技能：狼学派双手剑LV3（1/1000），冰矛咒LV2（7/500），昆恩LV2（4/500）……】

The purified spirits of demons and the essence of ghouls' hearts could be used as weekly rewards for apprentices, so naturally all the members of the Demon Hunting Army under Aylin were fully staffed.

Twenty portions of demon spirit's purified spirit bring ten points of perception, and twenty portions of ghoul's heart essence bring five points of strength.

In addition, these demon hunters who had just passed the Green Grass Trial and the Mountain Trial were in a period of rapid attribute improvement. In the six months that Ailin was away, the average attribute basically increased by two points.

Even though Elni was the member with the best mutation effect brought about by the Green Grass Trial, the other demon hunters had similar attributes because of the purification spirits and essences.

In addition, each person has LV3 swordsmanship and LV2 magic seals.

Compared to half a year ago, the strength of the Demon Hunting Corps members has more than doubled.

This is far superior to the combat effectiveness of ordinary peasant soldiers, and is at least comparable to those who have been honing their martial arts skills since childhood. If they go down the mountain and become a demon hunter, they can survive.

and so……

"It seems... it's not impossible..." Ailin thought.

And now think about it, the problem of large number of people and easy exposure is not difficult to solve.

With the cat's eye potion, you can ride a horse and hide during the day and go out at night...

The purified Mirage Pearl can conceal one's whereabouts...

Even if you are discovered, you can still use the Yaxi confusion seal to interfere with your memory.

Do not!
No need for Axi!

Even if I was discovered, so what?
There has never been a country in the northern continent that has banned multiple demon hunters from crossing its borders.

Moreover, the two countries have not yet broken off relations and Kaedwen is in a fierce war with Aedirn. Would it really dare to take the initiative at this time and devote its energy to dealing with the Wolf School inland?

He and Vesemir would worry about hidden plots from nobles and wizards.

Having allocated most of their combat power for the war and with internal emptiness, aren't the wizards and nobles afraid of revenge from the most powerful demon hunter school in the entire northern continent - the Wolf School?
Of course.

This is just the worst-case scenario.

A few years ago, when Kaedwen launched a war to exterminate the elves, there were demon hunters from the Wolf School who traveled across the battlefield to eliminate the ghouls.

In just a few years, the common people and nobles of Kaedwen were not deeply affected by the rumors slandering the witchers.

They don't need to be so cautious.

After thinking it through, Ailin did not agree immediately.

"I can take you down the mountain..." He nodded, "But this time we have to go to Aedirn to rescue the dwarf blacksmith. It will be very tiring and dangerous..."

The words have not yet fallen.

"We are all demon hunters, so who is afraid of danger..."

"Yes, yes..."

"No matter how tired I am, it's better than staying in the barren Kaer Morhen..."

Hearing that they could go down the mountain, the demon hunters' eyes were filled with excitement.

……

Danger?

Are these demon hunters afraid of this?

Besides, with the captain, the Blue Death, the youngest demon hunter master, and the water ghost killer Ailin here, what monster can't be solved?
Surrounded by excited witchers, all kinds of flattering words and swearing words came pouring in, making Ailin's ears buzz.

"Okay, okay, let's get ready," Ailin shook his head helplessly and arranged, "Gather in front of the main castle at noon, and then we will set off."

The demon hunters cheered immediately.

At this time, Mary led Master Aristo from the main road.

Ailin exchanged a few words with the bearded witcher master, nodded to Mary in gratitude, exchanged glances, and then left with the members of the legion.

……

Ben Ade.

"We can't go on like this, Master Mage!"

A wealthy man in luxurious clothes, with his right hand tightly clutching the jewel ring on his left finger, stood in a hall of Ban Ade College and loudly accused loudly.

"three times!"

"In the past month, my caravan has been stopped three times because of those damned water ghosts!"

"The lost goods, plus the penalty that needs to be paid, my life savings are ruined in an instant..."

"Yes!" Another middle-aged man with a big belly could no longer sit still. He stood up from his seat with difficulty and said loudly, "Farmers who grow wheat are afraid to go to the fields, for fear that some monster will suddenly jump out from some corner."

"Chickens, cows, horses and other livestock were either bitten to death or suddenly disappeared, causing heavy losses..."

"More and more food and fodder are being collected on the front lines. In a few months, Ban Ade will definitely face a severe famine..."

Since the food supply in the city is involved, the middle-aged wizard in black robe, who is sitting at the top and has remained silent, can no longer just listen.

He rubbed his temple listlessly and looked at the middle-aged man:
"Hasn't the academy already distributed the silver forks in stock to the surrounding villages?"

"It's not enough, Master Mage!" The middle-aged man frowned. "I heard from the people down there that the water ghosts have suddenly become thick-skinned and tough. The silver forks can no longer be used after two or three uses."

"Many silver forks broke as soon as they were inserted into the water ghosts, and many people died as a result."

"Now no one dares to use these silver forks to drive away water ghosts..."

The middle-aged wizard fell silent upon hearing this.

The research report that water ghosts seem to have become increasingly difficult to deal with in recent months due to the intersection of the celestial spheres was reported in the dean's office a few days ago.

How come the consequences have become so serious before they even have time to come up with a solution?

"Respected Master Drew."

The old man, who was sitting quietly and combing his silver hair back, waved his hand.

The two wealthy businessmen, who were so emotional, immediately fell silent.

The wizard known as Master Drew immediately straightened up a little while sitting on a high-back chair: "Count Pascal, go ahead."

"Master Drew, we respect the contract when the city was founded. We will give the vast majority of the city's revenue as the price in exchange for the wizards' protection."

"We have been getting along very well for nearly a hundred years."

Count Pascal looked at Master Drew solemnly:

"Right now, the city of Ban Ade and the surrounding villages, both large and small, are in trouble. The voices of protest and complaints from merchants and workshop owners can be heard outside the gate of the parliament every day."

"If the college doesn't take any strong action, the situation will become very ugly when taxes are collected at the end of the year."

Just say it.

The atmosphere in the entire hall seemed to freeze in an instant.

"You are threatening the academy!" Drew, who was sitting on a high-back chair, suddenly leaned forward aggressively, his eyes narrowed with a fierce look.

He suddenly changed from an elegant scholar to a venomous snake waiting for an opportunity to strike.

"I dare not..." Count Pascal sighed and stood up under the wizard's gaze. "The king died in Ban Ade. Apart from the war, the impact on other aspects is only hidden."

Pascal looked deeply into the wizard's eyes, which were faintly glowing with magical power:
"We are one, Master Drew."

"The king died in Ban Ade, the celestial spheres intersected and exploded in the center of the city, and now there are water ghosts that are inexplicably spreading and becoming stronger..."

"Let's do something as soon as possible, otherwise we will be kicked off those chairs before the end of the year when taxes are collected."

The wizard was silent.

The voice of the heart is the same as the words of the mouth, and Pascal speaks the truth.

Actually.

As the wizard in charge of the city of Ban Ader in the academy, even if he didn't care about mundane affairs, he could vaguely feel the complex atmosphere in the city after the day of the king's death.

but.

Where in the academy are there any extra people to spare...

"Don't worry, Pascal, the academy will guarantee the interests of every ally." A gentle and firm male voice suddenly came from the side.

"Dean!"

"Mr. Heng Gedimides! Good day!"

"Good day! Master Heng Gedimides!"

……

The three foreign merchant nobles immediately placed their right hands on their chests and saluted to greet them.

Hen Gedimidis waved his hand, and with tired eyes but a gentle face, he smiled at Pascal and said:
"It is an honor for Ban Ade College to have the Nash family as an ally."

The silver-haired old man immediately bowed in surprise and said, "No, no, it is the honor of our Nash family to serve the academy and the Magic Source Henry Gedimidis."

"The academy has already known about the abnormal outbreak of water ghosts, and they are currently studying how to eradicate it." Heng Gedimidis nodded, "But this will take time."

Pascal hesitated for a second after hearing this, and looked at his companions on both sides:

"We will do our best in Parliament..."

"That's not what I meant." Heng Gedimidis shook his head gently and interrupted, "It will take time to cure the disease completely, but the academy can first arrange some manpower to expel the water ghosts in the severely affected areas or around key locations."

"That's great! Mr. Gedimides!" The two wealthy businessmen nodded excitedly.

However, Pascal did not respond to this. Instead, he looked at the expressionless wizard Drew, frowned slightly, and said hesitantly:
"Will this have any negative impact on the college?"

"If we can really find a cure, we can still buy some time..."

Hen Gedimides laughed:

"Pascal, this is Ban Ade. Let alone some water ghosts, what kind of monsters can wreak havoc in our place!"

"You should go back now and explain things to the members of the parliament and count the areas that have been hit hardest."

"Our people will arrive this afternoon."

Heng Gedimides' confidence seemed to infect the three people.

"Then we'll go back and wait for your good news." Pascal said with relief.

"Go!" Hen Gedimides maintained his gentle smile.

"Squeak~"

The tightly closed door was opened.

The sunlight that shines in seems a little unnatural, as if it has a slightly bluish tint.

Pascal had already stepped out with one foot, but seemed to be affected by the strange light in the sky and suddenly remembered something.

He looked up at the sky, then looked back at Heng Gedimides, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

However, looking at Heng Gedimides' gentle smile, he finally said nothing. He nodded and left.

"Crack~"

The door is closed.

Heng Gedimidis immediately retracted his smile and frowned slightly.

"Dean, are you looking for me?"

Heng Gedimidis nodded:
"Wild Hunt, any news?"

(End of this chapter)