The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

Chapter 62 Calm down
Those soldiers loyal to Welch were greatly encouraged by the return of the lord.

Most of the rebel soldiers chose to surrender, and all those who resisted in the corner were beheaded. After seeing the situation stabilized, Welch also breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, he returned to the castle and ordered the maesters to treat his wounds.

In the end, the rebellion in Riverrun City ended in less than a day, but even so, the city was still full of blood.

When night fell, Riverrun was quiet.

In a room of the castle, Welch sat on a chair, his upper body was covered with bandages, and his pale face gradually recovered.

Around, several bachelors were preparing potions.

Hall stood not far away, with complicated expressions on his face, and a bit of joy in his sad eyes, and the emotions in his heart seemed a little hard to suppress.

"Tell me, what's the loss this time?" Welch said hoarsely.

"In the daytime rebellion, more than [-] soldiers in the city were killed or injured."

Hall lowered his head and said in a low voice: "After the castle was breached by the people of Mosheen, there was not much loss of property, but unfortunately, the brothers were all killed by the rebels."

Hearing Hall's words, Welch was expressionless.

It seems that the eldest son, Moxien, is more vicious than he imagined. He did not leave any way out for himself in this rebellion.

After the rebels captured the castle, Welch's sons were all killed by Moxien.

And this kind of behavior is undoubtedly for the sake of inheriting Riverrun City without any hindrance after everything is over.

Welch looked gloomy and sat there without saying a word.

Originally, he had many heirs, but in one day, seven of his eight sons died, and only one Huoer survived by chance.

Although Welch had always been indifferent to family affection, it was still hard for him to accept the death of so many sons at once.

But anyway, things happened.

"call!"

Welch let out a long breath, and the luster in his eyes flickered slightly.

The rebellion set off by the eldest son this time was mainly supported by the Duke of the Western Territory, otherwise Moxien alone would have no such ability.

For many years, it has always been the wish of the Duke of Fiers to unify the thirteen cities in the western region.

But before, the other party didn't seem to be so strong, but now it seems to be a bit of a show.

Thinking of Fels, the Duke of the Western Territory, and the forces behind him, Welch's face became more and more ugly, and his heart began to feel anxious.

Riverrun is his territory, and Welch will never allow others to get involved.

"Yes, Hall."

After a long while, Welch suppressed the emotions in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "When we were in the forest, do you remember clearly that it was Sauron who stopped the lion knight Rotaire?"

"Yes, that's right."

Hall nodded, and said with a determined face: "I see it is absolutely true. On the way back to Riverrun City to ask for help, I met the wild lion knight Rotaire!"

"He wanted to kill me, but was blocked by Sauron."

"In the end, when I saw Sauron again, he was unharmed, but the Lion Knight, Rotaire, was nowhere to be seen!"

As he spoke, a complex look appeared on Hall's face.

Although all signs have shown that the wild lion knight Rotaire has been dealt with by Sauron, neither Hall nor Welch can believe that Sauron, who is not enough, can kill a high-ranking knight.

"Father, will Sauron kill Rotaire?"

Hall hesitated, and said: "But how is this possible? Rotaire is a senior knight. Even if Sauron's talent is terrifying, it is impossible for him to have reached this level?"

"There is nothing impossible."

Welch pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "There are always some geniuses in this world who can accomplish things that ordinary people can't imagine."

"In the history of the Lost Continent, there are not no high-level knights under the age of 20."

"It's just that these people are true geniuses. As long as they don't die halfway, their future achievements will at least be great knights!"

"Even, legend!"

Welch's complexion was complicated, and he couldn't help sighing in his heart when he thought of the realm above the high-level knight. His highest achievement in this life was only a high-level knight.

As for the great knight, I'm afraid there is no chance, let alone a higher legendary realm.

"If Sauron is really a high-ranking knight, then the Swain family may be about to rise!"

Welch's eyes flickered slightly, and he murmured: "The Duke of the West Region has already taken action. Although this matter is resolved this time, there will be another time sooner or later!"

"I am old, what about the future of Riverrun?"

Thinking of his physical condition, Welch sighed in his heart, and looked at Hall in front of him again, his face became more and more ugly.

Originally eight sons, now only one remains.

Regardless of Welch's previous plan, the current city of Riverrun can only be passed on to Hall, but although the other party has a pretty face, his strength is not enough. Now he is not even a knight, and his future achievements are afraid. will also be very limited.

Thinking of the future of Riverrun, as well as his own life in his later years, Welch couldn't help but feel a headache.

"Father, judging from the current situation, if Riverrun wants to fight against the Duke of the West, I am afraid that it must unite some allies!"

Suddenly, Hall spoke.

"I see."

Welch nodded, stroked his chin, and pondered: "You mean, take this opportunity to become an ally with Night Crow City?"

"Not bad!"

Hall's eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice: "Whether Sauron is a senior knight or not, he has already proved his strength by taking back Night Crow City from White Valley City."

"Besides, I also heard that Sauron was once favored by the Second Princess Histor when he was at the Holy Radiance Academy."

"Even the steel-hearted knight Konrad was sent by the second princess to his side, which shows that His Royal Highness attaches great importance to Sauron and Night Crow City."

"If we can form an alliance with Night Crow City, not only can we fight against the Duke of the West Region together, maybe we can also join the Second Princess Histor's command!"

Hearing Hall's analysis, Welch looked thoughtful.

"But……"

A trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes, although joining the Second Princess' command would give Riverrun City a strong backer.

But in that case, it also means that Riverrun City will participate in the battle for the throne.

Riverrun is nothing more than a pawn in this Game of Thrones, and Welch doesn't want to take sides easily if possible.

Even now, the second princess, Hester, is a hot candidate for the throne.

"Don't hesitate any longer, Father."

Seeing Welch's expression, Hall hurriedly persuaded: "If we don't make a decision as soon as possible, we may not be able to stop the Duke of Westland's attack on Riverrun next time."

"……All right."

Welch's face changed, and he whispered: "Go, call your sisters and sisters, remember to let them all dress up."

(End of this chapter)