The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"He agreed to leave, and is not going to come back."

Sil Tansavier sat in a chair opposite Tancred, and the house was filled with chaotic magic: "He can be temporarily removed from the uncertain factors of the plan. This war will not last long, and I think The demon hunter will disappear for a while."

"What do you say?"

"He usually stays in this land for a period of time before going to other places to look for opportunities. I think he might hope that the world of demon hunters can spread to more places. There are in the desert of Serekania. There are many monsters, but there are no people who specialize in hunting monsters. In these years, he often goes to Serekania, and the people of Serekania sometimes visit him at Mahakam. "Shir is attentive and serious. Explaining the reason for Tancred: "If someone writes about the history of the demon hunter in the future, he must be one of the most important figures. However, in the history of the mainland, he may be occasionally mentioned in a sentence or two. However, In this era, there will only be one person who writes history. Ladovide is out, and you must persevere to defeat Enhill."

"I understand, mentor." Tancred sighed, clutching his forehead, "but I don't want to have **** with this demon hunter. I heard about what he had done in Lomugne and protected him with a personal risk. Ertest’s last child did not ask for anything in return. In these bad times, this is the most rare quality. I hope that Kevel will have all the outstanding talents in the north. This is the foundation of Kevel’s founding of the country."

"He will not be your enemy, Your Majesty. You can rest assured that there is no necessary connection between Hiring Bren and Demon Hunters, because Bren and his followers are no longer Demon Hunters. They are the most famous assassins in the South. No one will associate them with the demon hunters." Schill's gaze scanned the nearby hanging paintings and statues: "And compared with this matter, Your Majesty, you have more important things to deal with. He Ni The grain trade in Fjord is related to the stability of Kerviel."

"I understand this, Schill."

The howling cold wind blew the brazier in the corridor, and snowflakes slowly fell in the cold wind.

"Did it start snowing so early?"

Strolling on the pier of Cowell, Zelin raised his hand in surprise and watched the snowflakes slowly fall into his palm: "It's not until November."

"The Marquis of Targo will have the first snowfall in early September."

Ess Davan walked with Zelin on the wooden trestle, and the wooden boards creaked under their feet. This may be a rare wooden building in Covel. Generally speaking, the large amount of rock construction is not because the Covel people want it. Show their superb architectural level, but because only rock buildings can survive such a harsh environment. Aisi wears a light blue thick cotton skirt, a red round hat with two colorful feathers inserted behind it, and a woolen shawl to protect her neck from the cold wind. Like other out-of-towners who came to Kerviel, she barely allowed summer clothes to occupy the suitcase.

"Five years ago, even the northernmost Marquis of Targo in the northernmost area of ​​Corvell, the snowfall in October was unprecedented. But now, in the southernmost winter capital of Lang Esset, it has been two consecutive years. The first snow is ushered in October. In the past, the winter in Corville usually started in September and ended in March of the following year. Spring lasted from March to August, and then summer...usually from August. The first starts on Tuesday and ends on Wednesday morning. But this year, astronomers at Lancaster University said that Kerviel’s summer lasted only five hours, half the time it used to be."

"I really don't like such a cold place." Zelin moved his shoulders, and he basically stayed in the apartment for these two days. He has never been a person who likes to stay in a place isolated from the world, if he can, he is more willing to come out. Fortunately, this kind of life doesn’t need to last long: “I’m afraid I’ll be leaving soon. Otherwise, since I’ve come to Coveill, I can’t just go back like this. So, I want to find a chance to go to Lancaster University to take a look. . It’s like going to Tousent without going to the lake to look at the Baklan Palace, and going to the city of Golden Towers but reluctant to observe the Sun Gate. I always have to take a look at the buildings and facilities that are famous in the outside world before leaving."

"Those professors would be very angry if they heard you use their precious college as a tourist attraction." Aisi smiled. She is not a pedantic person. Ten years ago, when Dandrien was performing in the court, She is still performing as a bard between villages and towns one after another: "Normally, visitors are not allowed in the academy, but I can accompany you to visit, they won't stop me."

Llanester University is located at the foot of the northernmost mountain in the city. Ron Esset is a port city located between two cliffs. The hollowed-out cliffs and fjords form a perfect haven, while the towering sea gates and The defensive tower on the top of the cliff makes the city the strongest coastal fortress in the Northern Kingdom. At the same time, it is also the famous naval headquarters of Corville, and ships will sail from here to all over the world.

But even so, a city dominated by military affairs still allocates a lot of precious land to universities. This university may be the only place with wide walls without paying high taxes. The main entrance of the university is like a castle, with a lowered iron fence guarded by two soldiers holding halberds and wearing helmets. Unlike Cowell’s openness and tolerance, although Lan Yister welcomes dissent and criticism, they do not welcome visitors who are not academics unless they have special status.

"When Llanester University was established, the first group of members were basically refugees from the north, scientists who were considered lunatics by the world; those with novel ideas that they could build revolutionary new inventions. Engineers and inventors. So the university has kept closed to outsiders until now. In fact, they don’t like people who have not received education at all. They don’t want to let the fools and thugs in their eyes close to the experiments where the research results are stored. Room and library. Especially...after the eternal fire appeared in other parts of the north to instigate the villagers to burn books, Radovide closed Osenfurt College."

After checking Aisi's documents, the guard opened a side door next to the main entrance for them and let them in.

Zelin paid attention to the environment near the main entrance. It was getting late, and although it was night, the guards were still full of energy. The university must have spent a lot of money to hire them. It is not easy to find some dedicated guards these years.

Half of the college is built at the foot of the mountain, and the remaining half is on the slope. The slopes here are not too steep. Standing at the entrance of Zelin, you can see the steps artificially excavated on the cliffs. There are some platforms on the cliffs on the steps, and some laboratories and laboratories are also located on those platforms. Research institute.

Ze Lin's gaze went up the stairs, and the black silhouette of the watchtower could be vaguely seen from the cliff above. There is no fire on the watchtower.

"Is anyone living on the top of the mountain, Ess?"

Zelin asked suddenly when he passed the antique-style literature and art building.

"You said the high tower above? Oh, actually, no one lives there. When I first came to the academy, I was curious about why there are abandoned high towers in a city with a lot of money. Later, the faculty here. We told me that it was a high tower built by the usurper Yidi to monitor the city. Later, after the Tysen royal family regained the throne, the watch tower near the city was abandoned. The environment there was too bad, especially In winter, the temperature in the tower can't even ignite the wood. So no one has been there again."

"It didn't take it down either?"

"I'm afraid that only a few days before the end of spring can I find a way to remove it." Aisi shrugged: "It's very difficult. The tower is covered with frost. Not only is it useless to remove it, but it's a lot of effort. So later No one ever mentioned it again. Come here with me. There is a ruin, a protected ruin. On the night of the torch, the mob rushed into the academy and destroyed a teaching building. So. That ruin became an exhibit, showing how serious the uncontrolled violence can have on academics."

Chapter 2611: Leading the Snake out of the Hole

Torch night

This is a painful history for the Tysen family.

In 1220, during the reign of King Baldwin Thyssen, Povis seceded from the kingdom and Reid became the king. The countries in the East took advantage of the chaos and declared their independence. The rule of the Thyssen family was overthrown, and the throne was taken away by Edie of Cowell. The Tysen family was forced to go into exile and remained loyal to their Targo, while King Baldwin died of a brain tumor while in exile.

After eighteen years of dormancy, King Baldwin’s son, Tancred’s father Istrad, the exiled prince who had just turned 30, finally gathered a group of loyal followers with his own efforts. He also secretly contacted more secret allies who supported him in Kerviel. In July 1238, Istrad led his followers back to Kerviel secretly by boat. That night, the followers of the Tysen family broke into the palace, killed Reid and Edie, and in one night, Killed all the members of the two traitor families in the city. Early the next morning, Istrad was crowned king in the palace, allowing the Tysen family to re-rule Kerviel and Powys.

This was the only turmoil in the Kevir Kingdom, but it completely lost the kingdom's absolute control over the eastern city-states.

Zellin visited Llanester University all night, and then went to the pier early in the morning to leave by boat. This is a Nilfgaard merchant ship, carrying food from the empire.

Aisi yawned and rubbed the corners of her eyes: "I never thought that the energy of the demon hunter would be so good. You obviously didn't rest all night, but it looks like you have slept for ten hours. I bet , The professors of biology will definitely regret it after learning that they passed you because of sleeping."

"Then let them continue to regret it. I am usually reluctant to deal with them. How can you expect a group of scholars and people like me who have not learned any normal knowledge to have a good conversation?" Zelin chuckled lightly. Started: "Besides, I don’t think they want to have a chat with me. It is estimated that by then, I’m sitting on a chair, half of the others are surrounded by them like watching rare animals, and the remaining half are watching rare animals. Just like interrogating a prisoner, I keep throwing up questions one after another. I waste time doing this, I'd rather go home early and rest."

"Are you going to Nilfgard?"

Aisi looked at the Nilfgaard Golden Sun flag flying on the ship.

"No, it's not Nilfgard." Zelin shook his head: "I asked the captain of this ship just now. His ship will not go to Novigrad, but will stop at Hidalis to supply fresh water and food. I disembarked at Hidaris, which happened to be right next to Tamoria, but it was a pity that the Redanians blocked the Ponta River delta, otherwise I would be able to find a boat and take a boat to the floating port."

The bell on the mast of the ship rang.

"Pay attention to your body, Aisi, I hope I can meet again in the future."

"You too, Zelin, you must tell me the rest when you have time. When the situation in the south stabilizes, I will visit you at Mahakam."

Farewell to Ai Si, Zelin went to the boat. The sails were raised, and under the influence of wind and wood pulp, they gradually left the port.

The captain is a Nilfgad without a beard. The Nilfgad seems to think that keeping a beard is barbaric and unhygienic. So they not only don't like to have beards, but also keep their hair short. Generally speaking, this can help northerners distinguish between those empires from Nilfgard and those from the conquered southern countries.

"I got the news, you are welcome, sir." The captain stretched out his hand to Zelin meticulously, shook it three times, and then let it go: "When Mr. Ignatz ordered me to send the goods to Corville, Waiting for you to board at the pier. You are on time."

"I see, thank you, Captain."

"Mr. Ignatz asked me to meet all your requirements." The captain's voice was serious, but his slightly frowned brow revealed his heart: "What do you need?"

"No, I don't need anything. You and your boat are traveling normally, just as if there is no one on the boat." Zelin looked around and made sure that there was no one else nearby: "If you are on the boat, you suddenly find that you are on the boat. If you can’t find me, you don’t care, just as if nothing has happened. Just keep sailing and complete your business.”

"Is this some northerner's code word?" the captain asked strangely: "Or some kind of rural ritual and etiquette?"

"No, neither. This is magic."

Somewhere in the secret room——

"That **** **** is finally gone."

Only one candle in the secret room provided a faint light, projecting the shadows of the people sitting next to the wall. There was a scorching heat in the air: "I'm pretty sure that our spies saw him on a boat to Nilfgard. It's Nilfgard. That ship doesn't stop in the north at all. It will be the first time. Stop the ship in Hidalis."

"The chief is right. Being a demon hunter can only earn enough bread money at most, but such good skills are wasted on a group of spoilers. Only kings and nobles are qualified to hire us!" A man laughed loudly. "Look at that guy. He has superb swordsmanship. He still has the sharpest black sword in the north, but the result? As long as our leader speaks, someone will warn the demon hunter, and then he can only run away in despair."

"The old stubborn stubborn who should have been thrown into the trash long ago, maybe in the future, we can still see him take the black sword to the auction house to sell... Who can buy it."

"All the famous swordsmen in the north want to get that black sword. There will be fierce competition. Maybe the bounty hunters from the south will come. It is said that he cut off Berhart's sword with that sword, Bo Hart’s sword has never been lost, only in the hands of Black Sword. That is the most powerful bounty hunter in the past century."

"What is our task recently?" Suddenly, a person said: "Don't forget, since he has gone, then we must continue to complete the task given by King Coviel, otherwise no money will be made, and Bren will not Take in the guys he seems incapable."

"The latest task is to assassinate a member of a merchant association."

An envelope was placed next to the candle: "It was delivered by a woman last night. Kill him without leaving any traces. It is best to pretend to be a heart attack, or a carriage crashed down a cliff. It is impossible to create a neurotic killer. In short, don’t let him be treated as a deliberate murder."

Chapter 2612 The Messenger of the North