Witcher's Atelier

I sometimes think that if I had obeyed my inner desire when we first met, I would have drawn my sword and killed that guy...

Forget it, that's too cruel, just break his legs, then many things will not happen, whether good or bad.

In any case, on that autumn afternoon, in the warm setting sun, I once again had unrealistic thoughts about how great it would have been if I had broken that guy's leg...

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A few days later, the Phantom Troupe's large carriage finally arrived outside Novigrad from the border post.

To enter Nuo City, you must first pass through the city gate, and before arriving at the city gate, you need to pass through the fan-shaped "Far Corner Area" - this area is similar to the satellite town outside Vizima City. You must go to the city to work every day, but you cannot live in the city. The lower classes here gather here.

From a distance, he saw a short-bearded dwarf, wrapped in a black turban, sitting on the side of the road crying. Victor rode his horse closer to the carriage driver's platform and whispered: "Get out of the way, don't get too close."

Fergus understood and moved the carriage slightly away from the male dwarf on the roadside. He silently complained in his heart that if a woman was sitting there crying, regardless of race, the boss would probably take the initiative to come over and help.

He has almost no prejudice against non-human races, but there is definitely a double standard in his attitude towards men or women, adults or children.

Turning to meet the eyes of Yuna, the passenger seat of the caravan, she obviously had the same idea and showed a smile that everyone knows how to smile. With Angouleme demonstrating, the long journey made them all quickly learn how to get along with the boss.

He is an enlightened tyrant. Usually he is willing to listen to your opinions, you can make any suggestions to him, and even complain about him and joke with him, but when he gives an order, you must obey it immediately, even if it sounds stupid.

The horse hooves quickly passed by the dwarf who might be in need of help. Finally, after a long journey, the Phantom Troupe arrived at the world capital. Pearl of the North.

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The city guard system that manages the entrance and exit of the city gate also belongs to the Eternal Fire Sect. They will use a simple magic detector to scan the face to confirm that it is not a fake face disguised by magic, nor is it a wanted criminal.

During the test, Victor noticed a ragged young man next to him, staring at his face in a daze. When he looked back curiously, he ran away as if he had just woken up from a dream, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Inexplicably, the apprentice witcher ignored this episode.

As for the weapons carried, if you pay a sufficient amount, even the crossbow can enter the city legally. If the caravan is fully loaded with tools, the entry fee will be reduced a lot. Talents with special expertise are welcome in Nuo City.

After passing the city gate, Victor noticed another little beggar staring at his face in a daze on the roadside. When he noticed Victor's gaze, he also stood up suddenly and ran away quickly.

If the apprentice witcher is still unaware of this phenomenon twice in a row, then he will be living up to the earnest teachings of Knight Thales.

Victor quickly put on his sunglasses and made a series of hand gestures, which meant that something was wrong and he was temporarily separated from the others. Angouleme would protect Yuna and Fergus.

Then he mounted the thin horse and let the horse run quickly along the glorious alley, until suddenly a row of six or seven people stood in front of him and blocked the alley. Looking back, five people also blocked the road, sandwiching him in the middle.

The young man had to stop his horse and began to observe the opponents surrounding him.

The leading elf has a white low ponytail, gray eyes that look like a wolf, a high collar and leather armor, and two swords at his waist. He does not look like a kind person.

But he didn't draw his weapon towards Victor. On the contrary, he was forcing a very poor smile from his face.

He bowed slightly and said with impeccable etiquette, "Good day, are you Master Victor Corleone?"

The respectful address of the other party gave the young man enough hints, so he dismounted his horse and bowed in return, "Victor Corleone from Bell Town, east of Serecania, where are you looking for me?"

"Bosler, on behalf of my master Mr. Alphonse Willy, sincerely welcomes the 'Dragonborn Poet' Master Victor to Novigrad. He can't wait to see you as soon as possible.

Please give me a favor. After saying that, the pony-tailed elf took out the formal invitation from his arms and handed it over. It was obvious that this was not an impromptu idea, but that "Hawthorne" really sent them to invite them.

"Please rest assured, we have also sent people to greet the three friends who are traveling with you." He added in a low voice.

Looking around at the thugs with stiff smiles surrounding him, Victor shook his head: "It's an honor to accept the invitation."

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The four members of the Phantom Troupe, who had only recently separated, soon reunited. Under the escort of gang members, they traveled through the "Beez District" where the middle and lower classes live, and headed for "Gildorf" - where the rich in the city live. .

Victor and Bosler walked side by side, talking and laughing calmly, Angouleme was a little behind and in a leisurely manner, and Yuna and Fergus sitting on the two-horse caravan were a little at a loss. After all, they had just entered the city. An invitation from a mafia gang is too exciting for good people like them.

Just listen to the white-haired elf in front of you, who introduced it carefully: "This free city is located at the estuary of the Pontar River. It is the most important port in the north and even the entire continent. The number of permanent residents is nearly 40,000, not including those who come here. of business travelers and visitors.

The main roads are paved with stones, and it has a seaport, numerous warehouses, four water mills, slaughterhouses, sawmills, and a very large shoe factory.

In addition, there are all kinds of businesses imaginable, including a mint, eight banks, 19 pawn shops, 12 licensed technical institutes, and 35 hotels. "

"It's a very detailed introduction, but why are you telling me this?" Victor asked gently.

"Because I'm not good at poetry and I don't know what to say to you, but I want to be as friendly as possible." The elf answered frankly.

"Then why don't you tell me why your master, Mr. Willy, knows my reputation and why he sent someone to wait for me here."

"Of course. About twenty days ago, the greatest poet in the north, 'Dandelion', came to Novigrad..." Victor couldn't help but stiffen when he heard the name, which refers to the clenched fist.

"Mr. Alphonse has been his patron for a long time, and of course he will invite him to the salon. And this time he not only performed several wonderful new works, but also brought unprecedented and unimaginable beautiful poetry."

Having said this, Bosler smiled kindly at Victor: "Even a person as indifferent as me was deeply moved by 'The Return of the Dragonborn'. You are the original author. Can you tell me that this story is true?" ”

Although he was sorry, the apprentice witcher decided to break his unrealistic fantasy, "Poetry inevitably involves artistic processing."

Patting his mount with some disappointment, the white-haired elf said: "Okay! But there are always some real parts, such as the 'dragon roar'!"

Victor touched his nose.

"Is Dandelion still in Novigrad?"

"It's a pity that after the last performance three days ago, the master left in advance without saying where he was going."

The afternoon sun shone warmly on the young man's face.

"That's it...it's such a pity. I can't wait to see him again. It's such a pity to miss him." Victor said.

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