Witcher's Atelier

Going west from Tothheim, you can return to Halviken. If you continue to go east, you will reach a small hill near the sea. It is said that the pirate leader "Hammond" always heads over there. Poseidon prays for a bountiful harvest.

In the evening, in the jungle not far from the hill, the Phantom Troupe camped again. They had a simple meal and prepared for the battle. They used binoculars to observe the distribution of opponents. However, this time it was no better than the previous few nights. No matter how much the pirate leader brought his men, There are no more than ten people. It can be said that as long as a sneak attack is carried out, the numerical gap can be erased.

Victory is certain, but the trouble is...

"Wick, what do you want to do about Liz?"

Sitting on a tree stump, Victor frowned and thought for a long time: "I want to hear your opinions."

Angoulin turned to face Veggie and gestured for him to speak first.

On the way from Totteheim, the girl found time to communicate with the rogue. He felt that there was nothing to hesitate, so he said boldly, "Actually, the thing is very simple, just kill them all. I believe that the one named If Lu Fu knew that his childhood sweetheart was married to his enemy and was now pregnant, he would definitely kill them all."

From an angle that the boy couldn't see, the girl gave the rogue a thumbs up.

"After all, she is Lu Fu's true love and the target we originally wanted to save. Now she is pregnant... I want to let her go alone and let her fend for herself. After all, we are here to replace Lu Fu, and Lu Fu may not be able to I hope Liz dies here.”

After speaking, Victor continued to look into the distance, "Angouleme, what do you mean?"

The girl yawned, "No matter what, Hammond will definitely die. As for Liz..., since she married a pirate and enjoyed good food and treatment, she should bear the subsequent retribution. She is also a human flesh trafficker." beneficiary.

But if you don't want to do it yourself, Wick, how about taking her to Halviken and handing her over to the Black Hand for judgment? Let the lord decide what to do with the pirate family. "

The young man covered his mouth with his hands and stared at the snowflakes. When an avalanche occurs, no snowflake is innocent.

According to Wei Ji's idea, he was definitely on the side of the eldest sister. Skellige's style didn't make him think at all, and chopped her off with a single stroke.

However, in the leader's values, there is room for mercy without directly harming others, especially women, especially pregnant women.

"Let's go, don't hurt Liz first, kill the other pirates, subdue Hammond, and then we will consider her problem."

Until the end, Victor didn't think about what to do. His softness in thought could only be made up for by decisive actions.

…

At the same time Halviken──

To end today’s outdoor joyful celebration, Hogg. Blackhand returned to the lord's longhouse, followed by his son Harbjorn.

"My lord, Duvac has been away for four days, and no news has come back. Do you want to send someone to inquire? If he is still alive, redeem him. After all, he is the dragonborn declared by King Bran. Obviously, Lugo and his son also I value him very much, wouldn’t it be good if he died here.”

Da Ma Jin Dao sat on the kang, poured a glass of cold water and drank it, and wiped his mouth with his black hand, "Don't think too much, maybe you are bragging about Haikou, and you are too embarrassed to come back outside! Even a scoundrel knows that three people can beat more than a hundred People are seeking their own death. Could it be that Duwakein is more stupid than Weji?"

Habjorn didn't speak, but he didn't look away either.

After staring at his heir for a few seconds, Hogg waved his hand, "Okay...then send someone to take a look!"

Habjorn bowed and left the room.

He came to sit down by the fire and added some firewood with his black hands. He didn't care about the Dragonborn at all. The firelight flickered on his face as he considered where to plunder next spring.

Vaguely... he seemed to hear the sound of singing coming from the distance. It was the chorus of many people... There were men and women, and they were singing in unison...

Duvaqin! Duvaqin!

He once slaughtered a bear with his bare hands and killed hundreds of pirates by himself!

Hearing his roar of victory can make even the most ferocious enemies flee...

…

East of Totteheim──

The altar on the hill was made of broken weapons, swords and shields. There were several fires burning around it, and the illuminated platform was bright.

Wearing gold hoops and rings on his wrists and arms, Hammond was shirtless on a snowy day, revealing his body covered in tattoos and flesh. He sat cross-legged in front of the altar to pray.

"God of the Ocean, I have never been stingy in my tribute to you. Please bless my pregnant wife, Liz. In two months, my child will be born. Please give them peace. I will use more in the future. Lots of spoils for you.”

But his solemn ceremony was interrupted by cold derision.

"Gee, that's surprisingly pious, Hammond, but I don't think the God of the Sea likes stolen goods."

"Who are you Tamad?" The prayer was interrupted, Hammond turned angrily and picked up the weapon beside him.

He has a ferocious face, no beard, and a fat and broad chin, just like a slave manager. He is also a guy who uses hammers with both hands, and he looks like he can fight well.

Biting open the cap of the blizzard potion bottle, the boy swallowed the potion into his stomach, "Don't worry, I'm just passing by..."

Realizing that the visitor was unkind, the pirate leader shouted loudly: "Shit, what are you guys waiting for? Let's kill him together!"

The voice carried far away, but the wind and snow were lonely, and no one responded.

The young man whispered softly: "The pirates of Totteheim are dead, and the subordinates you brought are also dead. They are all waiting for you to go to another world to reunite. I don't know where that is, but I am sure it is not paradise."

Finding that his loud shouting did not attract any attention, Hammond's heart sank. Could this sudden bastard be telling the truth? All his subordinates were eliminated?

No...impossible...There are more than a hundred people in Totteheim, and they are still guarding the fortress. Even if the Black Hand wants to destroy them, casualties must be taken into consideration. He is definitely scaring himself.

The important thing is, Liz...will she be in danger? ?

Thinking of his wife's safety, Hammond raised his sledgehammer and walked towards the young man while roaring and waving it. At this moment, the light of the fire reflected the three people gradually approaching, and the moment he saw their outlines clearly, the crazy sledgehammer in his hand clattered to the ground.

The pirate leader suddenly knelt down and raised his hands in the air, "No... don't hurt her, please..., I am willing to hand over all the property and the treasure map buried on the desert island, as long as you let us go."

The young man, who was ready to go and hone his fighting skills, was speechless when he saw the pirates losing their fighting spirit. He glanced sideways and saw that it was indeed Angouleme and Weegee.

Just after the overall situation was decided and the two of them were allowed to finish, Victor came over to find Hammond first. After they took care of all his men, they easily caught Liz who was accompanying them and escorted her over directly.

Everything was normal, but looking at the panic-stricken pirate leader kneeling down begging for mercy, he suddenly felt like he had become a villain in this scene, holding hostages nearby, so that the decent people dared not take action.

Shaking his head, Prometheus stepped forward and said, "Take up your weapons and defeat me, and then I will let you go."

Staring at the young man with a hopeful look in his eyes, the fat Hammond trembled and said, "You...are you serious...?"

"I'm not kidding." Victor swung the steel sword and almost hit the sword with his thumb, but luckily he held it back in time.

At this time, Prometheus's real damage aura was ignited. After this incident, he had to upgrade the enchantment quickly. If it had been replaced by a flaming strike with the sword body on fire, it would definitely be both majestic and evil.

After receiving a positive reply, the pirate leader made sure that the other two people also acquiesced in the young man's promise. He raised his sledgehammer and let out a harsh roar before charging towards them.

At the beginning of the confrontation, Hammond's two-handed hammer attack has a wide range, strong power, and moves quickly, but Victor can always stay one step outside of his attack range, and the distance of just one step forces the pirate leader to consume more energy. Because as long as he relaxes a little, the young man can push the tip of the sword into his body.

What's even more embarrassing is that he is not wearing armor now. If he wears the full-body plate armor he wears in normal combat, he can approach more boldly, but he doesn't, so now every time he swings the hammer, he must be careful to guard against the opponent's thrust.

However, the young man was not as relaxed as he imagined. The opponent was a powerful warrior and was skilled in martial arts. He could exert great effect in group combat and was not inferior in one-on-one combat. He was indeed a good training target.

The fight lasted for a long time, and the sword blade bounced off the hammer handle countless times. The sound of gold and iron clashing echoed on the altar, making the fire tremble and tremble.

"Very good." They each took a step back, Hammond gasped for breath, and Victor still had some strength left, "Very good, Hammond, you are a good opponent, but that's it, prepare to fall. "

Knowing he was outmatched, the pirate leader hissed: "Slow down! Can I know why you came to me... A warrior like you shouldn't be unknown. Who are you?"

The snowflakes stopped falling for a second, and the young man shouted: "I am Victor Corleone, a dragonborn from the east of Serecania. Luff from Seagull Village, the one you sold to Novigrad." The young man, Liz’s childhood sweetheart, entrusted us to eradicate the pirates and save her beloved.”

"Dragon...Dragonborn, it turns out to be Duwaqin. No wonder...it is an honor for me to be an enemy of such a warrior." Pulling himself together, Hammond mustered up the remaining strength to hold onto his weapon and charge towards Victor.

He stepped forward to lure him, then retreated to dodge in an instant. He stepped forward again and inserted the sword into his armpit. He slid back and walked around. Following the pirate leader's screams, the boy, like his subordinates, twisted his arm away.

"No...!" Seeing this scene, Liz suddenly threw Angoulein's hand away. Since she was a pregnant woman, the girl did not restrain her with force, and she was immediately freed from her.

She stumbled to Hammond's side, took off her coat to press his wound, and looked at Victor, "Wait...wait, sir, did you just say Luv? I remembered who he was. , I have nothing to do with him, he just has a one-sided crush on me!”

With long hair and talking eyes, it’s no wonder that Lu Fu can’t forget him.

"So? I am here to eradicate pirates now. As for your part, if you are not doing well, I will send you to a safe place. If you are doing well, then I will not interfere."

Her beautiful eyes shed tears like pearls, "But sir, I am about to be unlucky. You are about to kill the father of my child..."

"Sir... please, I have become a useless person. I only hope to stay by Liz's side for the rest of my life. I am willing to give up all my belongings and hidden treasures, just to let us go." Gritting his teeth in pain, he still Using his remaining arm to protect Liz, Hammond also joined in the pleading.

He raised his foot and kicked the weapon away from the ground. Victor pointed the tip of his sword to the ground and looked up at the sky. Angoulein and Veggie also drew their weapons and came closer.

Actually, there was nothing to consider, but the boy wanted them to think that he was considering it. After maintaining his posture for a while, he said in a deep voice: "Angulan, take Liz away first."

Then he turned to Liz, "You will be sent back to Halviken to live, don't worry about your husband, I promise you, I won't kill Hammond, but if you don't leave, I may change my mind."

The boy's expression was firm and indifferent, indicating that this was the final verdict.

The pirate leader stretched out his hand to push his wife away, "You go, believe in the promise of Lord Dragonborn, I will find you later."

Tears burst out of Liz's eyes, full of reluctance, but she finally let go.

The snow did not stop falling, watching the girl and the pregnant woman walk away with deep and shallow steps on the snow until they could not see their backs clearly. Victor stepped back two steps from Hammond, who had lost too much blood and had a pale face.

"Don't shout, Liz will affect the fetus, and miscarriage will be bad." He said calmly, "Viji, please."

"Please me?" The rogue was still a little confused for a while.

Raising his arm to the side, the boy extended his thumb and then pointed it downward.

…

In the following days, the snow never stopped day and night, covering all the bloodshed.

Standing on the dock and admiring the street view, lively Skellige children can be seen everywhere, playing snowball fights and making snowmen.

Today is the day when the Phantom Troupe, the Dragonborn, leaves Halviken, but only the lord's heir and followers come to see them off.

Habjorn touched his chest and bowed, "Greetings to you, Duwakin, I'm sorry that my father has not returned from the sea, so I can't come to see you off."

Victor nodded indifferently, "It's okay, I understand. Seeing the empty berths, I know that almost all of Dimen's ships are dispatched to earn this return money."

"Yes, thanks to you, the family can have an extra income in winter."

"It's okay, just by the way, it's essentially just a personal vendetta."

"Maybe it's not important to you, but for the rescued, they should never forget it, and I would like to thank you on behalf of the Dimen family for being able to take back Totheim."

Waving his hand, the boy turned around and was about to get on the boat, but the other party politely signaled to stop, and then handed over a bag full of jewelry with both hands.

"A hero may not care, but a beneficiary cannot. Please accept this gift as a token of respect. In addition, do you have any special instructions for the lady Liz you brought back at the end?"

Without refusing, Victor took the jewelry and stuffed it into the herbal bag. He patted Habjorn's arm and said, "If possible, let her give birth to the child. The rest should be handled according to your customs. I don't want to know the details."

The young man nodded, "I understand what you mean. I will handle it." After a short pause, he continued, "As for Hammond, I'm sorry that the Dimen family didn't help. My father left a message. Hogg Blackhand owes you a favor personally, and so does Habjorn."

Favor! ? ...Sometimes it's priceless, and sometimes it's meaningless.

Shaking his head and smiling, he put it in the account. The young man boarded the ship and set sail.

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