Witcher's Atelier

"Books and Scrolls" is the largest and most comprehensive bookstore around the Hierophant Square.

Its store manager, Marcus Hudgson, is a middle-aged man with glasses, a goatee, a double-breasted wool coat, and a gentle and calm temperament.

Half a month ago, a strange boy walked into the bookstore for the first time. Marcus, who has considerable attainments in poetry, quickly became acquainted with the young Victor and established a harmonious and pure trading relationship.

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In the dusty bookshelves and piles of old papers, Victor let out a long breath and closed the "Biography of Outstanding People in the North" with satisfaction, stretching his limbs.

This book is not for sale in "Books and Scrolls". It took him three afternoons to finish reading this book in the book collection reading area.

The book comments on many outstanding figures who have passed away, such as "Pure White" Rafad who mediated the war between the six countries; "She-Wolf" Bianferni, a model of queen governance; "The Brave" Radovid III who declared Novigrad a free city; and the brave and warlike "Cintra Lioness" Queen Calanthe.

The content of the story is not only praise, but also condemnation. For example, Queen Calanthe's stubborn character and her refusal to fulfill the law of accidents - handing Princess Ciri over to the witcher are considered to be the main reasons for the destruction of Cintra.

Or "Rafad" who refused the crown was commented on as a stubborn and corrupt worshiper of the monarchy, and his death was described as a sinister assassination carried out by the Temeria royal family in collusion with other wizards.

Novigrad is worthy of it. You can see many books that are not allowed to be published in other countries here. The content may not be entirely true, but other views outside the official statement are still of reference value.

After putting the book back on the shelf, Victor continued to search for the next book worth reading when someone else came into the library, making a regular sound of footsteps.

The corridor between the bookshelves was narrow, and the boy approached the bookshelf to let the other person pass, but the footsteps stopped behind him.

"I didn't expect you to be interested in history, apprentice, but the past is the past, and we have to focus on the future. I recommend you to read the book "White Frost: Mysterious Natural Disasters or Natural Phenomena", which has many unique interpretations of the Isilin prophecy."

The person behind him spoke softly and in a gentle tone, but Victor's hands and feet stiffened from the moment he heard the voice.

Since he came to the demon hunting world, he has encountered many vicious monsters and many powerful figures, but with the bomb in the herbal bag, Victor has confidence that even if he loses the battle, he can make the other party win painfully.

But there is only one person who really makes him feel that he has no chance of winning. The wolf badge in his clothes vibrates at a high speed, and the sound of his heartbeat is particularly clear in the silent sea of ​​books.

"Jaques of Aldeburg", the leader of the Knights of the Flaming Rose, is not only a knight with excellent martial arts, but also an extremely powerful "Source Warlock".

The sticky magic that filled the space even made people feel that they had difficulty breathing. Only the identity of a "Source Warlock" could explain it. From his relaxed manner, he could control some of the violent magic, or at least live in harmony with it.

Turning around, Victor bowed, "Greetings, Master Jaques."

The aisle was narrow, and this was the first time Victor was so close to the other party. He was a head taller than him, so he had to look up a little.

"I didn't expect to meet him here. The trouble you caused in Vizima was not small. I heard that Taler swore to catch you in heaven and earth." The master said in a relaxed tone, as if he was talking about something very funny.

Observing his words and expressions, the young man's mind was racing. Taler could not command Jaques, and he would not waste time on him.

As a loyal believer of the Eternal Fire, the master came to the Holy City for a routine pilgrimage, which was a more natural explanation.

It was just a chance encounter while browsing the bookstore. Whether to arrest him or not was uncertain. From the analysis of the previous words, he was even sharing with me what books to read next.

After thinking through these points, Victor was calm: "There are some misunderstandings between me and the director of the intelligence agency. I am not the criminal he thinks I am!"

Jacques smiled: "The key is actually, did you actively participate in the bank robbery or passively involved? Don't be nervous, I tend to be the latter. You should know the criminal methods of "Yaiwen"? "

Victor nodded to show that he understood.

"Using the sewers - a blind spot of human beings, a clever concept, the Knights accidentally discovered that there had been a 'vampire girl' there when they investigated afterwards.

I went to see it myself, it was quite powerful, non-professional witchers could not contend with it, but the suspect Tal gave us was only a witcher apprentice.

Without any other choice, he was embedded in this crime puzzle. I must say that you surprised me. Apart from not having mutated yet, your combat effectiveness deserves a higher evaluation."

Although the praise for the master was partially biased, such as the intervention of the snake witcher, the boy did not intend to explain in detail.

"Now let's go back to the origin. Tell me, apprentice Victor, did you help the "Squirrel Party" clear the channel for crime intentionally? Or unintentionally?

If it was unintentional, as a witcher, your behavior is understandable, and the city hall should even issue you a certificate of merit. If it was intentional, then I must arrest you."

Victor looked at Captain Jacques. His eyes were gentle and upright, but he seemed to be flexible. What he said was clearly intended to let him go, but what the boy didn't understand was... why?

There is no reason for someone of his status to help me like this. We have had few opportunities to get along with each other in the past and we don’t know each other that well.

But now he made it clear that no matter whether it was intentional or unintentional, as long as he said it was unintentional now, the matter would be over.

"I didn't mean to do it. I didn't know their plan before it happened." Victor answered affirmatively.

Jacques patted the boy's shoulder, "Then, you did a good job in getting rid of the vampire girl."

"Why are you willing to believe me?"

"Because I like what you do. I heard not long ago that you solved another tomb witch in Lindenville. Humans need more outstanding talents like you. It's good to leave the vortex of Vizima temporarily, so that you can stay away from troubles that you shouldn't get involved in."

After saying that, the Knight Master turned and left. He stopped before leaving. "Counting it up, the first time at the Knights' headquarters and the second time at the Pure White Hall Banquet. This should be our third face-to-face, right?"

"I met the master giving a speech in the square before. For me, this is the fourth time."

"That's enough. I've only seen you for the third time. It's incredible. Every little difference is precious."

Jacques's words were very strange. Victor didn't understand what he wanted to express.

He just continued, "Remember, I admire you. When you can return to Vizima, you will know when that is. I hope you can help me then."

After speaking, Jacques did not stop. Victor still felt like he was in a dream until he disappeared from his sight for a long time.

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