From Demon Hunter to Lord of the Empire

Chapter 70: Ciri’s Dream

“I dreamed about Sintra…”

Mossack was still coaxing a child at first, but as Ciri spoke, his expression gradually became serious.

Ciri said slowly: “In my dream, I saw our castle – it was burning. Many aunts and attendants ran out of it, running for their lives, but were quickly cut to the ground by a group of soldiers whose armor was painted with the sun. ”

Ciri looked up and asked, “Do the soldiers of Nifgaard paint the sun on their armor, I dreamed of Nifgaard soldiers, right?” ”

Druid’s head pondered his words, “That’s right… Maybe it’s because some gossip has been spreading to you recently, and what you hear during the day sometimes creeps into your dreams at night. This shows that Xiao Ciri has also begun to care about national affairs. ”

Mossack comforted, but with little effect, Ciri’s emotions were not calmed, but gradually agitated.

“But. Ciri seemed to have tears rolling in her eyes, “Those things look like they are real, and they are different from previous dreams.” It’s like… It’s the same that I’ll really see later. ”

Mossack sighed, he had a few conjectures in his mind, and planned to go to Queen Carantha for a good talk later.

For Ciri, he still soothed: “I’ll help you pick out some herbs later, and I’ll instruct the maid to light them in your bedroom before going to bed, so that you can sleep well tonight.” ”

Ciri nodded, wiped his eyes and said, “And…”

But, how to say it… Toussaint’s current ruler, Anna Henrietta, was very “enlightened”. Even her official title is “Enlightened Lady”.

Duchess Anna’s expression was rather unimpressive: “Thank you for your greetings from far away.” Because Redmond’s illness is so unseemly that he cannot accept your visit. But I accept your wishes. ”

It’s hard to imagine that the act of “laughter” can also feel elegant and beautiful, and any act of the Duchess seems to have two qualities attached to it very subtly.

Yes, although Toussaint is a principality with great independence and has its own independent armed force, the Palace Guard, it is a dependency of Nifgaard.

…………

When Rann led Geralt and several of his attendants to meet her, he saw the Duchess talking and laughing with the palace officials.

“The man with the golden eyes. Mossack inquired, “Is it Geralt?” ”

Ciri shook his head: “No, Geralt is gray-haired. The man was blonde. ”

At this time, they were transported by the portal of Mossack to the capital of Touscent, Bowland.

According to the poem: “Bad weather does not exist in Towcent, even winter is clear and cloudless, only a gentle breeze, I don’t know what the cold wind is.” The word hunger lost its meaning in Touscent, because the woods and groves of this land bear fruitful and juicy fruits all year round. The feeling of loneliness no longer exists, because everyone in the country regards travelers as friends they have not seen for a long time…

Touscent, thanks to its pleasant climate and fertile volcanic soil, is rich in grapes and is known on the mainland for its high-quality wines. It is known as the “Kingdom of Fairy Tales” and “the Land of Wine and Love”.

Once ruled by elves for fifteen hundred years until it ceased in 781 of the human calendar, the area is full of spectacular and beautiful elven monuments: intricate towers, elaborate reliefs and mysterious ruins.

Only a few scorching suns on a black background and a strange combination of gold and black on the pure buildings remind people that this living fairytale land is actually a vassal state of Nifgaard.

In this country of wonder, there will be no boring, boring, restless backwater. Touscent’s wine flows like a river, the music never stops, birdsong and beautiful girls singing everywhere. When the handsome knight comes to call, the girl will definitely not skimp on her charm. ”

Mossack’s mind moved, how similar it was to the dream Rann had told him before.

“After my parents died, you know I was seriously ill for a while. During this time I had many dreams about the soldiers of Nifgaard invading Sintra, the iron horses crushing everything here, and the flames burning everything here. And in the midst of the flames, a man with golden glowing eyes gathers the refugees and uses spells to protect the last remaining seeds of Sintra. “】

Rann saluted the Duchess and said, “Thank you, Your Highness.” Allow me to extend my sincere greetings to you and Prince Raymond at the outset, I heard that he was bedridden with a sudden illness some time ago, and may the Prophet bless him. ”

Rann and his group, who arrived from the military and alert northern kingdoms, clearly felt the difference between Sintra and Touscent.

“And? ”

“Count Lannister, you are indeed a dazzling knight as the poem says. The Duchess laughed loudly.

“The druids have already told me what you mean. This is amazing, I never thought that there was such a wonderful thing as magical ruins in Touscent! When you’re done exploring, I’ll make sure my guards take me to see it, maybe even have a unique banquet there!” ”

She is also beautiful.

“And… I seem to know him well. ”

She has a slightly upturned pointed nose, jewel-like blue eyes, and her russet hair is tied with ribbons and combed into an artistic aesthetic. The neckline of her dress was opened low and embroidered with a dense and even pattern of golden chrysanthemums. Decorating her neck was a necklace made of jadeite, onyx and lazuli, and the pendant was a jade cross that fell between the peaks of her corset.

In theory, Rann and his party should not have come here at all. Otherwise, the country of fairy tales will soon turn into a dark fairy tale in front of them.

At this time, Mossack did not know that this dream was made up by Lane to fool him, and he always thought it was real. And after Ciri had the same dream, he was even more convinced of it.

“Hmm. Behind those Nifgaard soldiers, there seems to be a golden-eyed man chasing them, he has suffered a lot of injuries and has been bleeding…”

This indifferent attitude is obviously not the attitude that a lady should have towards a seriously ill husband, but Lane happens to understand the hidden plot behind it, because this is also the plot that the original book has spent a lot of ink on:

There was once a bard who was invited to perform in Towcent, and throughout the winter and summer, he had a secret affair with Duchess Anna, and eventually became known.

And at that time, Prince Raymond was attending a meeting in Sintra and found several mistresses in the local area to be merry …

I can only sigh: the life of an aristocrat.

(End of chapter)