Demon Hunter: School of the Wolf

While the wolf emblem was buzzing, the demon hunter was distracted for a moment.

The heavy and stagnant energy of the beast roar immediately broke away from control, and suddenly separated into distinct gold powder and four types of magic.

The gold powder was hidden in the blood, and the magic naturally dissipated.

"Hu~"

Alin let out a sigh of relief.

[Beast Roar: Furious] It was too difficult to passively maintain the power, just like pushing a thousand-pound stone up a mountain.

If the power was released a little, all the previous efforts would be wasted.

"But even if the operation failed, there would be no side effects. At most, I can try again." Alin thought, "I just don't know how long it will take to reach the state of automatically maintaining the operation for 24 hours a day, even when eating and sleeping..."

With a thought, he called up the personal panel.

[Name: Ailin]

[Health: 100%, Stamina 650/650, Magic 730/730]

[Attributes: Strength 62 (+1), Agility 60, Constitution 65, Perception 68, Mystery 73]

[Affinity: Water 14 (Magic Source·Water 4%), Earth 9, Wind 8, Fire 3, Space 2]

Strength has increased a little...

"No..." Ailin shook his head, "It should be a little less, but it just happened to be added to the previous surplus increase, so it increased a little on the panel."

"About 0.2." After feeling the subtle improvement of his limbs, he estimated.

Not bad, after all, it has only been running for a while.

And it's not just strength, the attributes of agility and constitution should also be about 0.2, but they just didn't reach the integer value.

"Tsk, this is just the beginning, it's difficult to operate, and even failed halfway, but it can still be improved so much." Ailin sighed in his heart.

"It's worthy of being the Way of Beast Roar that even the Demon Hunter's Notebook can't upgrade. Now, in addition to going out to hunt monsters, there is another way to improve my strength on a daily basis."

"But..."

Thinking of the difficulty of controlling the mixed energy of Beast Roar just now, Ailin sighed softly:

"But this Way of Beast Roar seems... a bit liver-intensive..."

After sighing a few words in his heart, the demon hunter put away the Demon Hunter's Notebook. He didn't rush to continue practicing [Beast Roar: Violence], but lit the candles in the room one by one with the Igni seal.

Then...

"Squeak~"

The finely carved wooden door was opened.

A simple gray linen long skirt, a high-necked snow-white sweater, and brown riding boots...

Vera stood on the stone stairs not far from the door, leaning against the cold gray stone wall.

Her face was still delicate, but for some reason, her expression was confused and sad...

Sure enough... Ailin thought.

Although the practice of [Beast Roar: Rage] was interrupted by magic fluctuations, he never felt that there would be any danger, and even thought about and checked the results of the practice as usual.

After all, this is in Kaer Morhen, and even if the demon hunters fall asleep, they are extremely vigilant.

Therefore, no matter how stupid the wizards of Ban Ader are, they will not come here in the middle of the night to give up their heads.

Besides, there is no target in the south tower, which is worth a warlock who can release such strong spell fluctuations to risk his life.

So Ailin didn't care, while busying himself, waiting for someone to knock on the door.

But I didn't expect that the reflections of the first practice were summarized, and the wooden door didn't ring.

The four eyes met.

Ailin asked in confusion: "Ms. Vera, are you looking for me?"

The sorceress was obviously stunned for a moment, and then nodded, but didn't explain her purpose.

It seemed that she teleported here through the portal just on impulse.

Then again, Vera's portal coordinate capacity is so large that she can not only place one in the alchemy room, but also place one at the door of his room which is very close to her?

The portal beginner, who currently has only two coordinate capacity and is still hesitating about where to place it, is really envious.

Just standing there is not a big deal, so Aylin invited Vera into the room.

"Bang~"

The wooden door closed.

Since he just came back yesterday, all the things were prepared by Vera, so there was nothing to entertain guests in the room.

Therefore, Aylin just heated a cup of water with the Igni sign and handed it to Vera:

"Ms. Vera, what do you want to do with me?"

After taking the steaming wooden cup, the sorceress's eyes traced his face for a long time before asking:

"Are you sure you want to stick to the path of a demon hunter?"

What kind of question is this?

Demon hunters are not ordinary professions.

Could it be that he could be like an ordinary person, be a cook if he wants to be one, pick up a hoe to plant the land if he doesn't want to be one, pick up a hammer to do ironwork, and become a cannon fodder when the nobles recruit soldiers?

Is this a choice he can make?

Wasn't it destined the moment he crossed over and took the smelly and bitter herbal medicine into his throat?

Yesterday he was a demon hunter, today he is a demon hunter, tomorrow he is a demon hunter...

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be a demon hunter with a silver sword and a steel sword for his whole life.

Ailin looked at Vera in a daze.

The sorceress who was being watched seemed to have discovered her speech error and explained in a panic:

"I... I mean that even a demon hunter can take other paths... uh... do you like business?"

"I know there are demon hunters who don't want to hunt monsters all day long, so they open their own magic materials shop... No, no... With Aylin's attainments and talent in alchemy, you can definitely open a magic medicine or alchemy shop. …”

"We can even work together and open a business in Arethusa. Witchers are very attractive to the little witches there."

"It really doesn't work, where is the advisor? How about finding a small country, Toussaint. The nobles there respect the strong. We...I still have some connections there..."

"Ms. Vera..." Aylin couldn't help interrupting, "Why are you so persuading me so suddenly?"

It wasn't the first time that the sorceress advised him not to hunt monsters, but to find a safe "class" to attend.

But the last time was just before going down the mountain, he was about to participate in the large-scale conspiracy jointly organized by Haxo and Ben Ad against the Wolf School - the Apprentice Fighting Competition between the Wolf School and the Cat School.

But it’s different from last time to now!

At that time, the Wolf School was targeted by the closely united kings and wizards, and was in turmoil.

Although Aylin showed outstanding talents in swordsmanship, seals, alchemy and potions.

Although he has been promoted to the title of master demon hunter, his hard power is still better than that of ordinary demon hunters who have just come down from the mountain.

So at that time, the sorceress advised him not to die and run away, which was understandable.

But it's different now.

Although it had only been half a year, King Haxor died in Kaedwen.

This caused huge rifts in the relationships between wizards and royal families, royal families and nobles, wizards and nobles, and even nobles and nobles.

Although Aylin didn't know the extent of this rift.

But it is not easy for a king to be killed so easily, even if not many people really care about Haxor.

after all.

Nobles stand in the world with "honor".

Nowadays, blood revenge is very popular, even if it is for the prestige and interests of the family, this matter will not be over easily.

Now it is only temporarily bridged by the threat of war in Aedirn.

Therefore, Kaer Morhen's situation has really improved after this experience.

On the other hand, Vera may have known that the Wild Hunt was coming for him, but she hadn't found him yet.

If he is really discovered, no matter where he hides, it will be the same.

What's more, they are still hiding in the dark and taking the initiative.

and……

Aylin's strength now is completely different from that of half a year ago.

Regardless of attributes or combat power, he can truly be called a qualified master demon hunter.

therefore.

Why did Vera suddenly persuade him like this at this time?

Aylin felt a little weird.

For Vera, who didn't know that the hoarfrost was coming due to the arrival of the Wild Hunt, shouldn't the Wolf School be in great shape now?

The sorceress opened her mouth when she heard this, as if she wanted to say something.

But then he closed his mouth again for some reason. The expression on his face changed between gloomy and uncertain for a few seconds. Instead of explaining, he asked again:

"Are you still unwilling?"

Aelin nodded.

His closest friends are all in Kaer Morhen, and as long as the Wolf School doesn't move, this will be his home.

What's more, the hoarfrost is coming and the whole world will be destroyed. Where can we escape?

Seeing this, the sorceress sighed, lowered her head, took two sips of hot tea, and asked:

"Then you...want to be the chief of the Wolf School?"

The words just fell.

The whole room was silent, as if the pause button had been suddenly pressed.

This time, Ailin's face was filled with uncertainty.

chief……

Is this what he can do if he wants to?

Although Soi is in poor condition recently, he was still lively and active this morning and taught him how to build a strong fortress.

Thinking of this, Aylin suddenly heard the words he heard when he first met Soy in the morning.

Could it be that Suo Yi invited Vera to test it?

Does he really want to abdicate?

"Did the chief ask you to ask?" Aylin carefully considered his words.

"Soy wanted you to be the next chief, but he didn't entrust me with it..." Vera shook her head, "I just asked..."

"So Aelin, do you want to sit in that position?"

Of course I thought so. Although the leader of the demon hunting corps had a high position, he also had a lot of fighting power under his command.

But seven of the ten members can only fight a dozen water ghosts now.

The remaining Hughes, Bunt, and Fred may be slightly stronger, but in fact, they can't defeat the little fog demon alone.

To be honest, it can only be said to have potential.

But once he becomes the leader of the Wolf School...

Not to mention anything else, just with the addition of the master demon hunter, the hunting target of the demon hunting legion can immediately directly target large monsters.

Even monsters like the Little Mist Demon and the Swamp Witch are not worthy of their eyes.

Tsk tsk...

Taking seven master demon hunters to kill monsters is very enjoyable just thinking about it.

And it's not just the improvement in the strength of the demon hunting army.

Organizational structure, sources of new blood, commissioned integration...

Once he becomes the chief, Aylin's invisible improvement will be even greater than his superficial strength.

There are many things, such as arranging people to hide in the northern countries to collect intelligence and control public opinion...

This arrangement is very important upon hearing it.

But as long as Soy is still the leader of the Wolf School, the principle of neutrality cannot be completely abandoned, and it is impossible to do anything other than hunting monsters.

Aylin wouldn't mention it at all.

Because compared to setting up a demon hunting regiment that is more inclined to protect Kaer Morhen, such espionage behavior really touches the reverse scale of the school's neutrality principle.

But such actions are indispensable to accurately grasp the movements of wizards, nobles, and even the Wild Hunt.

There are many other very important arrangements such as secretly planting people in various countries, which he cannot do now.

He doesn't even dare to let the chief notice that he has such a tendency.

So...

Does he want to be the chief?

Does he want to develop the Wolf School without constraints?

Of course he wants to.

But...

In front of Vera, Arlin naturally can't admit it.

There is a difference between close and distant.

No matter how close he is to Vera.

Compared with Soi, his partner who had a deep love and now seems to have rekindled the old love, you don't need to think carefully to know which one is more important in the sorceress's heart.

Moreover, even if Soi really has the idea of ​​giving up his position because of the matter of Hackso.

But it's not that Arlin will pass the throne to him as soon as he agrees.

Who can say for sure about thoughts?

What if Soi recovers from his emotional injury in a few days, or the school resolves the crisis and prospers, and changes his mind?

He has no relationship with Soi... well... not that he has no relationship with him...

From Vesemir's perspective, he should be considered a master or a grandmaster...

But even a close master and apprentice would hold back.

Once he changes his mind, with such a distant relationship, knowing that there is someone in the school who covets his position all day long, even if Soi's morality is as noble as Vesemir said, he will still feel resentful...

Anyway, if Ailin puts himself in his shoes, he would be like this.

There are countless examples in the history of his previous life to prove this.

He doesn't want to cause trouble for himself.

Therefore...

"It's too early to think about this question now?" Ailin said seriously, "The chief is the most suitable for that position. He is still very young. He is just influenced by that scum Hackso..."

Perhaps he felt that his words were not convincing enough, Ailin added:

"Hen Gedimidis of Ban Ade is still sitting in the dean's office..."

After hearing Ailin's words, Vera was stunned for a moment, and stared at his blue cat eyes.

The demon hunter quickly emptied his mind and looked at her firmly.

For a long time.

Vera seemed to see something, and her delicate face dimmed in the dim candlelight, avoiding Ailin's sight.

"Is that so..." She sighed faintly, "I know, if Soyi asks, I will tell him so."

Ailin was relieved immediately.

But then...

Ailin looked at Vera's lonely expression, and suddenly felt that she seemed to see his thoughts.

And he felt that the relationship between the two of them, in the previous conversation, had been built up with a strange transparent wall because of his dishonesty.

He curled his lips uncomfortably, wanting to say something to ease the atmosphere.

"Dong~"

"It's getting late..." Vera put down the steaming teacup at this moment, "Erin, go to bed early."

The demon hunter, who was thinking about what to say, opened his mouth, got up immediately, opened the door and sent Vera to the door.

"Squeak~"

The wooden door opened wide.

"Ms. Vera, go to bed early too..." Erin paused and comforted, "Chief Soi is a real hero, he will recover soon and will not indulge in this."

"Really?" The sorceress stopped, shook her head and smiled bitterly.

"It must be." Erin nodded firmly.

The sorceress's expression eased a little, and after a slight nod, she seemed to be about to walk down the stone steps.

But he stopped after walking a few steps, turned back and stared into the demon hunter's blue eyes, and asked casually:

"By the way, Ailin..."

"Do you... do you want to know who your parents are?"