Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 1166 1148.Preparation
After saying this, Berengar clapped his hands and left. He still had to quickly repair the armor that was torn apart by Smaug.

Lan was still looking at the letter for help sent by Foltest with a frown on his face.

"Such a big thing happened suddenly without any warning."

Tishaya seemed to be unmoved, still sitting in her seat with dignity and dignity, asking softly without turning her head.

"Are you sure you want to go?"

"If Foltest had any other way, he wouldn't have come to me. This is a sensitive move."

Lan En didn't even raise his head as he flipped through the pieces of letter paper again and again, occasionally taking a sip of juice from the cup.

"And if this change really spreads to the Pontar River Valley, what will happen? I just bought shares in a cargo shipping company on the Pontar River!"

The witcher complained, flicking the fine writing paper with his fingers.

And if something does happen in the Pontar Valley, it won't just be a problem for the inland shipping companies.

The Pontar River spans the four northern countries, and the main water transportation arteries of the four countries are all on this river.

If there is trouble in the Pontar Vale, the Valyrian steel business will be over.

Without water transportation, we have to rely solely on land transportation, and the transportation efficiency will be reduced by 80%. Even the most profitable business will go bankrupt.

This matter has such a huge impact both publicly and privately that Lan En is even prepared to accept Foltest's invitation to see what is going on.

"And to be honest, there is no one and no time for what I really want to do now."

Lan En's eyes did not move away from the letter, but his focus was no longer on the letter.

“It would be nice to be able to do something else.”

Looking at Lan's profile, Margarita swallowed back the words she was about to say.
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After a while, Lan En did not leave immediately.

The changes near Elland had been going on for more than a month, so a few days earlier or later wouldn't make much difference. And he still had to make some preparations.

First of all, the repair of the Grandmaster-level Bear School armor is not that fast. The leather and ropes that were damaged by Smaug's dragon fire are all top-quality goods that match this Grandmaster-level armor.

All the merchants in the entire city of Gos Velen couldn't get enough of it.

These top-grade leathers not only require good base materials, but also have to undergo magical and alchemical treatments, which are very expensive and in very low demand. Therefore, few merchants stock large quantities of them.

Berengar had to contact the blacksmith in Ser Vetherad's Crow's Nest, and the two of them found half of Velen's merchants to get the money together.

But it would be much faster than asking Berengar to start processing the leather on the spot.

It took two days to repair this set of Grandmaster-level armor. On the day Lan En put it back on his body, the blood in his body was also transformed.

Under the effect of the [Blood Regeneration Organ], the blood flow throughout his body turned into a high-energy state that can carry more oxygen and nutrients.

Through breathing techniques and food intake, he completed the blood transformation and simultaneously filled the blood with nutrients.

The strengthened organs in his body began to function and perform physiological activities at a more efficient state.

However, I don’t know if it’s because of Lan’s subconscious resistance, or because of [Clairvoyance] or some other power that has an inhibitory effect on the growth hormone secreted by the [Hymn Gland].

Anyway, as far as he could remember, the Primaris Space Marines' sudden increase in height to more than three meters did not happen again.

On the contrary, his height has remained at two meters and five during this period, and even after he had other enhanced organs implanted, there has been no change in his body shape.

The strength did increase without any drop.

On the other hand, the space expansion pack produced by Aretusa has also equipped the Flannel Ball.

The orders for space expansion packs in the academy were queued up for a long time, but considering that the problem that Lan En was going out to solve this time sounded really weird and dangerous.

So Tishaya and Margarita simply gave him the space expansion packs that had been completed but not delivered.

Not only did the ball of fluff now have a small bag made of devil skin on its back.

The Qilin was wearing a luxurious and beautiful magical horse harness and a common horseback saddlebag.

A package made of petrified chicken snake skin and a package made of gliding lizard skin were connected together and placed on the Qilin's butt.

This has greatly improved the carrying capacity of Lan En and his team.

"It's a matter of great importance as it concerns the patency of the Pontar Valley."

Finally, as she escorted Lan out of the city, Margarita whispered to him.

"Foltest will certainly put in a lot of effort to resolve this matter, and magical support is essential. Who will have this honor, dear?"

The sorceress with striking eyes looked at the witcher with an ambiguous smile that was self-evident.

"Triss." Following Margarita's prompt, Lan En said the name.

Although Temeria has many experienced royal advisors, only Triss will be sent there.

Because Lan En will go too.

"So enjoy it, dear." Margarita adjusted the bearskin collar on the witcher's repaired armor as if to encourage him. "Don't hesitate when you need magical support. Although Triss is young and her magic power is mediocre, she has good talent and is commendable."

A wizard who was able to compete for the position of royal advisor in Temeria, one of the four northern kingdoms, was evaluated as having 'mediocre magical power'.

Anyone would think that this is just nonsense said by a drunkard.

But if the person who said this was Margarita Laux Andrea, describing Triss's level at her own level, it would seem normal.

Philippa Ehrhart was the most powerful wizard among the many wizards serving the four northern countries, but this woman was always cautious in her words when talking about magic in front of Margarita, for fear of making a fool of herself.

Since they began studying the elven beacon brought back by Lan, in just a few months, Margarita and Tissaya have been able to sense the celestial sphere intersection rift and estimate the opening time on their own.

Their talents and magical abilities are undoubtedly top-notch.

"I hope you and Tishaya can do some research in the academy to find out what happened in that place that caused such a large area to be devoid of living things."

Lan said as he scratched his cheek.

"If a warlock's large-scale magic really gets out of control, or if there's a curse, I might not be able to do anything about it."

"Don't worry, we will of course help you." Margarita hugged her hands under her chest to support the weight of her chest.

"But we need to get news and samples of that land. According to the messenger, no one who went in could come out."

"So if that's the case, I'd just take the land samples and information as my first goal."

Lan En said as he turned over and rode on the Qilin's back. The fluffy ball that was originally catching grasshoppers on the ground quickly came to its senses and jumped up with a "meow".

"Let's go, meow!"

The flannel ball carrying the new package waved cheerfully at Margarita, and the sorceress smiled and raised her hand to respond to the kitten.

The weather is good today. There is still a strong wind in Weiren, but the clouds are not overcast and it doesn't look like it will rain.

The salty sea breeze blowing in from the sea made Lan's cloak rustle.

The plants in Weiren have long adapted to the breeze from the sea. On both sides of the country dirt road, the slender grass stalks and tiny yellow and white wild flowers were blown all over the place, but they were all growing steadily.

The fishy and salty sea breeze at least blew away the lingering swamp stench on the land of Velen.

Qilin followed Lan En's command and walked slowly on the country dirt road, and the horse's hooves made a dull "bang bang" sound.

"Meow?"

But the fluff ball, which had become active because of the adventure again, sat on the Qilin's head, holding the half-grown horn and looking around, swinging its three-colored tail.

"Boss, shouldn't we be heading northeast, meow?"

The kitten scratched the triangular ears on his head and turned to ask.

Elland is a principality city located in the northeast corner of Temeria. According to the grid-like distribution of the four northern countries, it is also a city close to the Pontar River Valley.

At first, the fluffy ball thought that Lan En was not in a hurry, so he let Qilin walk on the winding country road in Weiren.

This kind of path was created by people walking spontaneously, and naturally avoids swamps and difficult-to-walk depressions, hills, etc.

Therefore, it is understandable that a road that originally went northeast would first deviate to the south.

But after walking for so long, we are still heading southeast, which doesn’t seem right.

"Before going to Elland, I plan to replenish the funds embezzled from the Knights."

Lan En patted the sack hanging behind Qilin's butt, causing Gu Long to kick his hoof in an unaccustomed way.

There was also a 'huffling' sound.

As we moved towards the southeastern hinterland of Velen, the population density became less and less, while the various calls in the surrounding mountains and forests became more and more frequent.

Not far away on Bald Mountain, the ancient and huge oak tree is still lush and green.

The road leading to High Hill Castle, where the Knights of Embers are stationed, is very remote, but the Knights have been repairing it better and better.

The Qilin's hooves stepped on the wooden bridge across the stream. The heavy weight of the ancient dragon and the demon hunter could not make the wooden bridge unable to bear it.

"Tsk." Lan En tilted his head and looked down, raising his eyebrows. "Are you guys building a military-grade road?"

But considering the atmosphere he sets for his knights, it doesn't seem impossible.

"Indeed, my lord."

As Lan En complained, a small group of cavalrymen in bright and rigorous armor trotted over from the corner on the road ahead of him.

The leading knight among the five or six people lifted his visor, stopped in front of Lan En first, and then dismounted before approaching Qilin.

He bowed to the demon hunter sitting on the ancient dragon, his gesture was smooth and standard.

"It is a pleasure to welcome you back in person, my Lord."

(End of this chapter)