From Demon Hunter to Lord of the Empire

Chapter 40: The Thirty-Eighth Palm The Dryad Queen

Two dryads walked in, Brian and Dunka.

Seeing the two tree spirits come in, Fisnett’s face turned pale: “No, don’t!” Don’t try to stuff things down my throat again, no way! Geralt, tell her…”

Even though he was now severely injured and unable to move, Fisnet squirmed hard to get away from the two tree spirits. It was clear that what they had done left an indelible psychological shadow on the poor baron.

“Calm down. Geralt said, “It’s because of that thing that you can survive such a bad injury.” That is the unique healing power of the tree spirit. ”

Ciri suddenly remembered something when he saw the tree spirit coming in, and the excitement that had seen Lan suddenly disappeared.

She asked in a worried whisper, “Lan, did they blindfold you when you came in?” ”

“Blindfolded. ”

“I didn’t. “They seem to want to keep me.” Can we still go home Ran? ”

“Of course, I promise. Lane looked down and said, “Whatever they tell you to do for a while, their magic won’t work on you, and we’ll be able to leave when it’s over.” Believe me. ”

Ciri looked up at Rann, his green eyes reflecting Rann’s expression of commitment. She suddenly seemed to have taken a reassuring pill. Ciri didn’t know any magical principles or why it didn’t work for her, but she believed what Lane said.

Over there, Fisnet was still making a fuss, but the two tree spirits only glanced at him and ignored it.

They walked straight towards Ciri, who was curled up beside Rann.

“Come on, Ciri. ”

The princess had a small face. Although Lan’s words made her no longer afraid, she couldn’t help but feel a little nervous when facing these tree spirits, which made her shrink back behind Lan uncontrollably.

Ciri asked sullenly, “Where are we going?” ”

Without waiting for Brian to answer, a voice came from outside the house first. This voice is full, low, firm and decisive; This voice demands to be listened to by all, and there is no room for rebuttal.

“Go in the direction that fate directs, and no one can escape fate. ”

Everyone turned their heads together and looked in the direction where the words came from. Then Brian bowed, Geralt knelt down, and Rann thought about performing a court salute to show respect.

They all shouted one name:

“Ms. Esna. ”

Aisna, Queen of the Dryads, supreme ruler of Blochlon. Dressed in a slim and light green dress, she was petite and slender like most tree spirits, but her head was proudly high. She looked serious, her lips pursed, giving the impression of majesty and power. Her hair color and eyes were like melted silver.

They don’t shout “Your Majesty,” which is the name of their human-rich culture, and the civilization of the dryads is different from most human and even subhuman civilizations. It seems a bit contradictory that the dryad calls Aisna “Queen” as just an honorific title.

They regarded Aisna as the ruler of Blochron, the spiritual leader of the dryads, and even the mother, recognizing her as the queen, except for calling her “Your Majesty.” ”

Aisna walked into the hut, flanked by two younger tree spirits with bows. With a gesture, Brian lowered his head and walked over to take Ciri’s hand.

Ciri reflexively pulled back, and Rann hugged her gently.

“It’s okay, trust me. It’s like going to other places to experience the local customs. Lane nodded at Ciri.

“Go ahead. Aisna also said, “Go, my child. Don’t be afraid of anything, because nothing can change your destiny. You are in Blochlon. ”

Ciri hesitated and took Brian’s hand. The tree spirit who escorted Ciri all the way looked particularly gentle at this time, and the two slowly disappeared in the eyes of everyone.

Aisna turned to the demon hunter, still on his knees, his head bowed respectfully.

“Get up, Gwenbride, welcome. ”

Gwynbride is a dialect of the dryad, translated into the lingua franca as “white wolf”.

“Greetings to you, Aisna, Supreme Ruler of Blochlon. ”

“Welcome to my forest again. But you came without my consent or even informed me. It’s dangerous to enter Brock Leon like this, White Wolf, even if it’s you. ”

Faced with the Dryad Queen’s rebuke, Geralt explained, “I have a mission. ”

“Oh! The tree spirit smiled, “That would explain your recklessness.” Geralt, it’s just your human rule not to kill, and I don’t accept it. I don’t recognize any human rules, because this is Blochlon. ”

Hearing this almost threatening words, Geralt’s face remained unchanged, and he did not mean to be maliciously frightened by the other party. He seemed to be sure that the other party would not hurt him.

Sure enough, the Dryad Queen also changed her style and continued, “However, I have ordered you to be released, and you can leave Blochlon alive. Not because of your status as an emissary, but for other reasons. ”

Instead of asking about the so-called “other reason,” Geralt continued:

“So, you don’t want to know who I’m here for? ”

“Seriously, don’t want to. I’m in Blochlon, and you’re from outside Blochlon, and I’m not interested in that world at all. Why should I waste time listening to the Messenger? Why should I listen to a person whose thoughts and feelings are very different from mine? Brugg’s King Vinzlav may have a lot of ideas, but what does that have to do with me? ”

Geralt looked up in surprise.

“How did you know that Vinzlav sent me? ”

“It’s so obvious. The dryad replied with a smile, “Soden is so stupid, the Verdons hate me so much that they are willing to pay a reward for the dryad’s scalp.” That’s all for the surrounding kingdoms. ”

“As for Sintra…” Aisna glanced in Rann’s direction.

Geralt duly praised the Dryad Queen:

“You know a lot about things other than Blochlon, Axena. ”

“I know a lot of things, White Wolf. This is an advantage that has been given to me over the years. Now, if you will, I’d like to solve one thing. ”

The Dryad Queen turned in Rann’s direction, her silver eyes glancing at the knight in front of her.

“Len Lannister Rayanlen. The birds and trees told me about you, you are smart and cunning, my sister does have some fantasies about humans, and you used this to leave her outside the forest in exchange for your safety. So you can also rest assured that you can leave Blochlon alive with Gwynbride. ”

“Ellie is a sensible lady, and I keep her for more than just a simple reason as a hostage. Lane explained, “Since you know about me, you must also understand that there is a deeper reason for my action. ”

(End of chapter)