From Witcher to Lord of the Empire.

Chapter 216

Under Lane's proposal, everyone ended the dinner in time.

"If this goes on, I'm even worried that someone will propose to steal Yennefer's clothes, and then use the portal to go out and run around."

"Haha, Lann, you really drank too much, which guy would do such a ridiculous thing?" Lambert laughed loudly at Lann's thoughts.

The others began to seriously consider Lan's words, and shivered uncontrollably.

Really had a good time tonight, everyone staggered back to their respective rooms.

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As soon as Lan opened the door, it seemed as if he had entered another world. The warm breath mixed with the familiar smell of perfume rushed over his face.

Take a deep breath, it is a perfume scent mixed with orange, gardenia, and cedar.

Looking up, she saw Triss squatting inside the house.The red-haired female sorceress was adding firewood to the fireplace, her face as smooth as nephrite was burnt red by the flames, but the temperature on top exceeded the flames.

"Back? A little later than I thought."

Seeing Lann push the door in, Trissy smiled and opened the window to ventilate, then poured a glass of water, walked slowly to Lann's side, and handed it over.

Although Lan En was used to being served by servants, but this situation, this scene, and this person still caused a torrent of emotions that he had never felt before.

He sipped the heated and melted snow water little by little, and asked Triss: "Are you here to check on my magic learning progress again tonight?"

This has almost become a secret signal between the two.Triss has already passed the season of tweaking, she nodded first, then shook her head:

"More than that, in fact, I'm still here...to say goodbye to you."

Lan's movements stopped suddenly, he didn't expect to get this answer.

"Farewell? Where are you going?"

According to Triss' previous reactions, she should try to stay by Lane's side, which was the case in Novigrad.

Now that Ciri leaves Kaer Morhen and is brought by himself, and Brokiron is about to unite with Marshal Vesekid, he will really have a general in command. In this case, both Mossac and Triss can be liberated Out.

Lan originally wanted to take Triss to Skellige.

"I have two reasons." Trissy explained softly, obviously she was also extremely reluctant, "The first is because Ciri...she will be by your side in the future, right? I think it's better to keep some It's better when you're alone."

As she spoke, the sorceress raised her finger and tapped on Lann's lips lightly, blocking his subsequent words: "I know, Ciri doesn't mind... us, but she will still be uncomfortable. She was in Kyle Mohan has been separated from you for a long time, and she will come back later, so I hope she can enjoy this time well."

"Anyway." Trissy smiled, "After she returns to Kaer Morhen, I will have plenty of time to find you. After all, I know how to teleport—and she still has a long time to learn."

Lan sighed, you are such a good sister, Triss.

Not right, in terms of seniority... Maybe you are the younger sister?
It's nerve-wracking.

"You have two reasons, what's the second?"

"The second one." Triss laughed, and hugged Lan gently, the scent of orange and cedar became more intense.

"I'm the royal advisor to Temeria, have you forgotten? I'm going back to Temeria."

Lan En was really stunned this time: "Have you not resigned yet? You have been running around for me, and Temeria has never had any objections?"

Triss shook her head: "I can't say I don't have any opinions. It's just that I'm not the only royal advisor in Temeria, and now the kings don't trust warlocks as much as before. It doesn't make any difference if I have me or not..."

Speaking of this, she chuckled: "Don't get me wrong, I'm now... half a Sintra native. Going back to Temeria is the result of discussions between me and Mossak. I know Temeria Ya's attitude towards you is very problematic now, I hope to mediate from it and win you allies as much as possible."

"Not only Temeria, I also hope to increase the favor of the warlocks. You must know that King Folterstadt has an entire advisory group, and he is rejecting the warlocks right now. I think I can take this opportunity to win over you." A companion snubbed by the king."

Lan fell into deep thought. He didn't care much about what Triss said about wooing Temeria. After all, Temeria had Princess Adda as a staunch ally...

On the contrary, it was Fultesty's Royal Warlock Advisory Group that interested him more.

Lane slapped his forehead suddenly.Triss had just avoided Ciri, but turned to look for Adda again, this feeling... a bit subtle.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Lan's sudden big movement, Triss asked in confusion.

What is in my heart must not be said to Triss, Lan can only change the topic.

"No no, it's nothing. I'm thinking of the Warlocks of Temeria. If I remember correctly, Kayla Metz is also one of them."

"Why, do you have thoughts about her?"

If I remember correctly, Kayla Metz was later one of the founders of the Sorceress Coven, which was the largest gathering of sorcerers in the North after the disintegration of the Warlock Brotherhood.In a sense, Keira at that time was also one of the top ten warlocks in the Northern Territory, and she was worth wooing.

Lan En nodded unpreparedly: "I met her once, and I have a good impression. And her strength seems to be..."

This sentence came to an abrupt end, because Lann suddenly felt the bad atmosphere in the room.

The badge on his chest began to tremble violently, and the temperature in the room began to soar.The chaotic energy quickly condensed in the house, and then transformed into raging fire elements.

Lane felt that the sorceress in his arms gradually became hot.

"The target I'm talking about is Fikat. He is now a member of the Supreme Council of Warlocks, and his strength is not bad."

Lan En nodded seriously: "I think so too. Although I haven't met him, I've heard that he is a powerful warlock."

Triss continued: "Of course Keira is also good, and I have a good relationship with her. If you have a particularly strong desire to win her over, I would also like to talk to her."

The temperature inside the house is higher.

Lan En let out a long sigh, knowing that this topic is not suitable for further discussion.

He hugged Triss fiercely: "Actually, I think having you is enough. But if you insist, I will listen to you, and you can arrange it."

Triss still wanted to speak, but her lips were blocked.She was obsessed with it for a while, but then regained consciousness, and punched a few times with fists that Lann could hardly feel the strength, and tried to pull her head out.

"The windows are still open, it's snowing now!"

"Leave it alone, just let the fireplace burn a bit."

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Dry wood was thrown into the fireplace, and the fire came with it.The trembling tongue of fire licked the grain of the wood, igniting it inch by inch, making it heat up step by step, until the two were completely integrated, bursting out powerful energy.

Flame is the original worship of human beings, the shelter of human life, and the most primitive and fanatical pursuit of human beings.

It is fiery and violent, but also continuous and tactful.Arrange the firewood in the right order and structure, and it will burn till dawn.

The temperature in the house reached its peak at this time, and this time it was not because of magic.
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[Character level increase +1]

In the early morning of the next day, Lan En was suddenly awakened from his dream by a singing sound like a holy sigh.Looking up, the sky outside the window was about to light up, and the sorceress beside her was still soundly asleep.

what's the situation?Is it possible to gain experience from this kind of thing now?

This absurd idea just popped out of Lan's mind, and was immediately dismissed by him. He just chuckled twice and hammered his head to laugh at his own whimsy.

If one didn't kill the enemy and the other didn't complete the task, then the only ones who could bring him the task were the followers.

After adjusting his posture so that Triss, who was raving, could lean more comfortably in his arms, Lan gently clicked on the system panel to check the recent status of his followers.

The first thing that catches the eye is Hei Feng as an animal, the newly contracted Troll Mo, and the soul Alice in the painting.All three have their own special circumstances, and there is no special change in the panel.

But looking further, Lan En's eyes gradually froze.

The following are sorted by grade:

[Follower: Levin Brott

Rating: 5
Mission: Bloodline Continuation II, Race Bridge, Town Revival]

Levin, a young man in a small town, seems to have received the main task?

……

[Follower: Milva (Maria Balin)
Rating: 7
Task: Walking with Lions Part [-], One Hundred Bows, Archery Teaching]

The female follower Milva, the last two tasks are not a problem, but what about the first thing that seems to be the main task?And how to accomplish this?

……

[Follower: Haus Leinwitcher
Rating: 10
Tasks: Last Wish Part [-], Master Gwent Part [-], Heart of the Demon Hunter, Fortress Reorganization]

Only House reassured Lane the most.Speaking of which, Lann had been groping for a year in the capital of Sintra before reaching level 10. He didn't expect House to reach this step in less than half a year after getting the panel. It seemed that he had two main quests at the same time.

Although the ingredients are quite complicated.

……

[Follower: Kayan

Rating: 10
Missions: Novigrad's Good Neighbor Part [-], Drama Tour Part [-], Burning Fire, Cat Pie's Homecoming, Dream Walker, Midnight Ghost, Transformed Thief]

Kaiyan's level improvement is also very gratifying. Although the contract is relatively late, after all, the start is a special talent follower that surpasses ordinary demon hunters. Lane estimates that he has been directly involved in demon hunting missions with experience far exceeding ordinary side missions. Progress Come on normal.

Lane plans to go back to Novigrad to see him when he has time. Judging from the task list, it seems that there are still many unexpected gains.

……

[Follower: Ace Eloman Oman

Rating: 12
Tasks: The Way of the Knight, Little Painter, Apprentice Assessment, Radiant Face, Second Dream, Entrance Exam, Red High Heels, Diary of Two, Orchid in the Empty Valley, Legend of the Mermaid, Deep in the Island, Be the Focus, Listener]

Lan was silent.

wonderful!
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It was mid-sun and everyone gathered at the front gate of Kaer Morhen Castle. This was when Lan and his party were preparing to return to Sintra.

"I really want to ask you to stay for a few more days, but when I think that we will go to Sintra in the future, I will skip these cumbersome courtesy." Vesemir patted Lane on the shoulder, "I'll see you later."

Lan En nodded, and finally looked around the quaint castle: "There is no need to be too sad, anyway, I will come back later. When we have free time, we will pay for the reconstruction and repair of this castle. It will definitely be better than it is now." OK."

Vesemir shook his head and didn't react. Instead, he waved fiercely behind him: "Geralt, why are you more shy than Ciri? Get out!"

"I'm not shy, but I thought I'd go through the portal later."

Facing the teacher's ridicule, Geralt looked solemn.

Shirley jumped and pulled the white wolf behind Lane, while Yennefer followed with a smile while shaking his head, joining the team going to Sintra.

Although the wolf faction wanted to stay and tidy up and salute, they still sent Geralt to follow Lan temporarily.

Or it could be said that Geralt half-pushed and half-intentionally wanted to follow, since Ciri had left after all.

And once the white wolf left, Ye Naifa naturally had no reason to stay. The sorceress who exuded the fragrance of cloves and gooseberries was so happy.

"It happens to be on the way to continue magic lessons for Ciri, and you can join me, Lane."

Triss and Lan's expressions changed when they heard Ye Naifa say this.

As for Shirley, she had a bitter face. She thought it was a rare vacation, but she didn't expect the teacher to chase him so far.

With Mossak's oak cane stomping on the ground, the red portal opened in the courtyard, and the wind blew the snow and long hair together.

Lambert watched Geralt's back disappearing into the red light gloatingly, and suddenly thought of something, turned to Vesemir and said, "Can we ride a horse when we go to Sintra later?"

"...we have a lot of luggage, and it may take more than a month on the road."

"I know, but I'd rather be like this."

"...Go and pack your things first, and talk about it later."
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Weightlessness, dizziness.

Landed, but this time Lane didn't retch.

It's not because Lane has adapted to the side effects of the portal, but because Lane is standing in front of him with a person he hasn't seen for a long time.

This man and the old butler Ens had obviously been waiting here for a long time.When he saw a group of people landed, he immediately showed a surprised and respectful expression on his face, and then gave a standard court salute:
"your Highness."

Shirley was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes revealed a light of surprise: "Wisekid?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

The person who was saluting looked very old, with gray hair and beard, but his figure was still strong. No one would doubt whether a person of this figure could fight the enemy.

He is wearing a high-grade plate armor that only he can wear in the whole of Sintra. There is a small lion head relief on the left chest, a navy blue cloak, a lion head long sword pinned to the left waist, and a dagger.

He is the Marshal of Sintra, the person with the second highest reputation and the second most powerful authority in the Lion Kingdom's barracks—the reason why he is called "second" is because Calanthe had firmly grasped the military power before, but now It is Lan's reputation that no one can match.

In the original timeline, the entire territory of Sintra fell and once became the province of Nilfgaard.The remnants of Sintra led by Vesekid became the last fire of the Lion Kingdom. They were entrenched in the Brugge Kingdom on the edge of the Brokilon Forest and waited for the opportunity to restore the country. Their hatred was used during the war, and was used as cannon fodder by the northern countries.

So there's no question that this is a loyal veteran whom Lane has been looking forward to meeting, and now finally got his wish.

After paying tribute to Ciri, Marshal Wisekid straightened up, his eyes hesitated between Mossack and Lane, and finally chose Lane as the second person to say hello:
"Long time no see, Lane."

Even though the dizziness was still entangled in his mind, Lann still managed to squeeze out a decent smile: "I miss you too, Marshal."

Unlike Ciri, although Ran is also a member of the royal family, he still belonged to the "junior generation" in the former Cintra, at least in the eyes of the Marshal Vesekid, who is under one man.

Even though Vesekid must have known Lann's achievements from Mossak at this moment, it still takes some time to reverse some solidified concepts.

Lane didn't care much about this, there were plenty of opportunities.

Later, Vesekid greeted Mossack and even Geralt.They are acquaintances, Vesselkid is so old, at the engagement banquet of Ciri's mother, Pavita, that is where the fate of Geralt and Ciri began to entangle, and it was Mossak's decision Reasons to stay in Sintra.

"Young Master, Your Highness." The old housekeeper Ens saluted Lan and Ciri respectively, and then explained, "Your Excellency the Marshal came when you were out, and I arranged a guest room for him in the mansion according to your previous instructions. After Mossak advisor informed me that today is the time for your return, we decided to welcome you here."

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There are a lot of new guests, including three ridiculous trolls.But the old housekeeper still calmly introduced everyone into the mansion and arranged accommodation for them.

Lan En and Wei Saikid had long held back their words, and they went straight to Lan En's study.

"I brought about 2000 people." Vesekid's first sentence was complete. "After the fall of the capital, I went all the way north to gather the troops that hadn't had time to join His Majesty. There were originally about 5000 people. , It’s a pity that many warriors were sacrificed along the way, but the ones left behind are all elites!”

This was calculated by Lane, Mossack and others before, and Lane was not surprised at all.

But what Vesekid said next surprised Lane. He said, "Lan, I will be in charge of all the troops next."

Is this going to seize military power?
Lan En didn't change his face. Through the several times he got along with Sintra in the past year and the memory of his previous life, he believed that Wei Saikid was not such a person.

Taking a step back, with his current prestige, Wisekid really has no way to exclude him from the military system.

After seeing Lane's expression, Wisekid showed an expression of surprise but relief, and after a pause for a breath, he took the initiative to explain: "Lan, you don't have to worry that I am trying to seize power, in fact I am Giving power."

"Before the recovery of Sintra, I will no longer be a marshal, but a general, and go to the front." Wiesakid said with self-deprecation, "There is no need for a 'marshal' in Sintra now. The troops are gone."

"And you, Lane, you need to take on more important responsibilities. You should stop doing everything yourself and start paying attention to your own safety. In fact, when I heard that you only brought this When a few people went out, I broke out in a cold sweat."

"Tomorrow, I will swear allegiance to Her Royal Highness, and then all the military power will be handed over to her. All military power will be handed over to you under the princess' order, and all the soldiers will salute you, including me." Vesaki De said sincerely, "So you don't have to worry that I will threaten you, and I will not allow internal conflicts before Sintra is restored."

"I'm just worried about your safety, and I hope you won't go into battle to kill the enemy yourself—at least until Her Royal Highness is an adult, you can't take any more risks."

Lane understood that this was indeed the fault of the old Sintra people of the Zhengshi Banner—advocating sword skills, superstitious military force, and despising all extraordinary powers including magic.

Therefore, even though Wiesakid had heard all kinds of rumors about Lann and still said such words at this moment, he still regarded Lann as a knight with "superior force" in the conventional sense.

In a sense, Vesekid's cognition is correct. The protagonists of this continent are mortals, and the army is enough to crush everything.

But Lane has long been out of the so-called "routine".

"Marshal, your opinion is very pertinent." Lan said sincerely, "I am far behind you in military matters, and I also hope that I can learn more about marching and fighting by your side in the future."

"But... I may be a little different from the knight in your conventional perception."

Lane made a "little" gesture with his thumb and forefinger, and continued:
"Well, let me demonstrate my ability to you, let's find a place that is a little more open."

(End of this chapter)