The Death Knell

The unexpected episode in the night passed like this. Geralt couldn't remember how many times he was woken up by the vibration of the necklace. Today's encounter was just an ordinary life of a witcher.

Werewolves are not difficult to deal with.

This is the wilderness in the Willen region. Poverty is always accompanied by more death and chaos. A large number of scavengers are the masters here.

Swamps, forests, underground caves, these places are all the same. The business received in recent years, as long as it is near Willen, is almost all related to scavengers or ghosts.

Some of the stories are really tragic, but that's the way it is with a witcher, you have to feel as little external emotion as possible, just work, get paid and leave.

Shiri's actions with him meant that the two of them had only one remuneration, minus the money for food and drink, and they had to sleep outside almost all year round.

Kaer Morhen requires a lot of money to maintain and repair every year. After the snow melts every year, there are many places in the castle that need repair.

When Vesemir was alive, everyone from the Wolf School would return there every year to reunite, and Geralt hoped it would be the same in the future.

And now someone is willing to go with him. Although he doesn't know what his purpose is, as long as he doesn't show any hostility, Geralt doesn't care how many people go on the road together.

The Wolf Faction is an anomaly among witchers. They are more humane than other witchers.

Even though it's just a little bit, it's very obvious when it comes to demon hunters. Demon hunters from other schools will not make friends with vampires or trolls.

The stranger was just a human being, and they played cards together very enthusiastically. Geralt didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

In the next few days, the group of people basically walked on the road, not very fast, and Geralt always seemed to have something to find him.

When you pass by the water, water ghosts will come out. When you go over the mountain, you will collide with a group of ghouls. When you walk into the forest, you will encounter a deer-headed spirit or a forest banshee.

But Geralt didn't notice, or he was used to it. After solving the problems in the villages along the way every day, he would hand the money bag to Ciri, and Ciri would count the money with a smile.

Of course, there are benefits to this. After Su Ming took action several times, he still helped to some extent. Although the Night Sword was not quite right, it could still effectively kill monsters as long as it was coated with the corresponding sword oil.

After fighting side by side, everyone's relationship seems to have improved.

Xili was very envious of Su Ming and kept asking him about his training secrets.

She was sure he was a human, but it was really impressive for a human to jump up and cut the seven-eight-meter-tall deer-headed spirit in half with a sword.

Su Ming thought for a while and decided to ask Geralt.

"Aren't you Kaer Morhen no longer training witchers?" He walked on the ground at about the same speed as a carrot.

Geralt was riding a horse, eating a piece of bread: "Why do you ask?"

"About Xili." Su Ming took off his helmet and arranged his hair: "If she doesn't undergo the grass trial, her lifespan will be just that of an ordinary human being."

Geralt handed him a piece of cheese with a handful of raisins on it: "Sometimes when I talk to you, I feel like I'm talking to other witchers. You know too many things. My friend Dandelion must be Will like you."

"I know a way to greatly extend her life and prevent her from being treated as your aunt when you go out together in the future."

Su Ming used cheese as a plate, picked up raisins and threw them into his mouth.

Geralt thought for a moment after hearing this: "Is it safe? The Green Grass Trial has indeed stopped. As far as I know, there is currently no school in the mainland that is training new people."

Su Ming tried to feed the cheese to Carrot, but Ma seemed to look at him with contempt, and he rubbed his nose in embarrassment.

"Yes, in my house, there is a medicine called leech medicine, which can make people live longer and keep their appearance forever."

"Just for this purpose? No increase in combat effectiveness or resistance to poison?"

"Well, immortality is sometimes a goal that people pursue. Life itself is valuable, isn't it?"

"What are the terms of exchange? What terms do you want me to agree to?" Geralt knew that nothing good was ever given for free.

Su Ming touched his beard and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not really a condition. I have set up a school in my hometown, and there are some girls who are younger than Xili. I hope Xili can go to school." .”

Geralt sighed and patted Carrot's neck: "Ciri's situation is quite special. Some terrifying beings are chasing her. What she needs to learn is the ability to deal with monsters."

"I know, Wild Hunt, but to me, they're not a problem."

Su Ming just planned to seduce the Wild Hunt and keep Ciri right under his nose so that he could monitor the Wild Hunt's movements at all times.

And in the Marvel world, Ciri is actually safer. With Master Ancient One protecting her, no matter what comes, it won't work.

I don’t know if the Wild Hunt has any gods they believe in, but if they dare to go to Marvel, then they will definitely remember the trinity of Emperor Weishan...

Geralt noticed some clues and held the reins in his hand: "You want to deal with the Wild Hunt. They have what you want? Are you going to use Ciri as bait?"

"It's too bad to say bait. I'm here to negotiate terms. I will guarantee her absolute safety and give her that precious potion. I will get the required payment from the Wild Hunt. Isn't it great?"

Su Ming motioned to him to relax and stop holding the Yaksi Seal in his hand. His mental abilities were of no use to him.

The scenery on the roadside was still the same, but Geralt took a long breath and was thinking.

Ciri rarely had playmates of her own age. She grew up in Kaer Morhen almost since she was a child. If there really was such a safe place, it would be good.

"I have to go too," he said.

"Hey, this is a bit difficult. If you want to get there, you have to rely on the abilities of Shirley and me. But if you find a few witches and simulate the intersection of the celestial spheres, you may be able to create a passage."

Su Ming rubbed his chin and thought for a while. It was not impossible if Geralt wanted to take a look, but he had to say hello to Gu Yi first, and he was not sure how to get there.

"Are you from another world?" Geralt heard the celestial sphere converging and realized that there are so many monsters in this world because of the last celestial sphere converging.

Vampires and other monsters come from another world.

"I thought you knew it when you drank. Our brewing technology is obviously better than yours, right?"

"I can't make the decision on this matter. You have to ask her for her opinion. At the same time, you have to go back to Kaer Morhen with us. I have a few people to discuss." Geralt was silent for a long time again. He still couldn't rest assured. .

Su Ming nodded, tearing into pieces of cheese and eating: "You want to find a witch to do a veterinary examination for me to prevent Xili from falling into the hands of the enemy. I can understand. But her abilities can come back at any time, even if she is there during the day. I’ll have fun while attending class, and I’ll have no problem returning to you at night, so what’s there to worry about?”

"That's all for later. Don't assume that I have agreed." Geralt shook his head. He still wanted to hear what his family had to say.

"Okay, but think about the potion, think about how you will end up alone, and think about win-win situations." Su Ming smiled and put on his helmet.