Chapter 249 A man named East decided to die...of course he didn't make it to
the entrance of the long and narrow tunnel.
A dozen heavily armed soldiers were thrown to the ground like crushed cans, and the shields with the Tursek family's coat of arms were smashed like biscuits and scattered everywhere.
A giant is roaring.
Fortunately, the Ice Giant did not seem to be attacking this team with the purpose of killing, or in other words, it had a more urgent task to complete in its eyes. Otherwise, most of this team of several hundred people would have been killed or injured by now.
The human soldiers looked in horror at the huge figure lying on the cliff, carving a skylight outside the mine, and kept firing arrows to harass the opponent. However, the arrowhead made of fine iron can only leave a few white marks on the body, and at most a few scratches. It has no other effect except irritating the opponent.
If it weren't for Lann who attracted most of the ice giant's attention in the mine, the monster would have turned around and come back to make these soldiers pay the price.
In addition to the soldiers harassing the ice giants, more soldiers assisted in commanding the mines, speeding up the companions who had no time to evacuate.
The mine is about to collapse, but their king is still inside.
Suddenly, a storm swept out from the mine. The impact was so powerful that even the soldiers wearing thick armor were not immune. The soldiers were all pushed out of the mine in the air. They were hugging the ground like a rolling gourd. A ball.
This level of impact can only be achieved by Lann's [Alder Seal·Magic Explosion]. After spending so long with Lann, these soldiers of the Tursek family have long known this.
The huge wind current seemed to have a propeller behind it, allowing them to finally evacuate the mine before it completely collapsed.
The soldiers' exclamations were also mixed with screams one after another. It was obvious that many people were injured due to this storm. But compared to being buried by a landslide, this result couldn't be better.
Accompanied by the continuous "rumbling" sounds, as if there were ferocious beasts roaring deep in the earth's core, the beams in the mine finally failed to hold up and broke into pieces. The Tursek soldiers felt as if the mountains not far away suddenly shrank inward, and the people who had just climbed up staggered to the ground again.
"Your Majesty!" East's escorts shouted miserably. They did not see their sworn lord in the crowd that had just come out.
Fortunately, in the next second, golden light flashed, and Lan suddenly appeared in everyone's sight. Before the soldiers came forward to ask, several more bright emerald-colored light groups expanded around him.
Gede's figure holding a huge [Quen's Seal] protective shield appeared from it. Next to him were other fellow demon hunters and East.
Although he survived with Lan's help, East's face did not look happy at all. Most of his escorts were buried under the mine and were not evacuated in time.
The freezing blizzard rushed toward everyone, taking away the warmth from their bodies and making their hearts sink. Lann felt the abundant chaotic energy in the ice and snow. It was obvious that the ice giant had specially changed the local weather to allow him to exert greater combat effectiveness.
"We're leaving." Lann saw that East was still staring at the ice giant's belly. It was obvious that the new king of the islands was very worried about Harold.
"We have less than five hundred... no, now there are four hundred or even three hundred soldiers." Lann emphasized, "Rescuing Lord Harold is indeed important, but it is not worth taking your life."
East remained silent. Not far away, the ice giant who was still looking in from the "skylight" realized that the target was missing and was stunned for a moment. But it quickly looked around and discovered East, and then strode towards this side on the cliff as if walking on flat ground.
"It seems to be targeting me." East held the hilt of the sword tightly. "I don't know how it developed wisdom, but the ice giant seems to have a special preference for the patriarch of the big family." "I know
. You can take me away, Lann, with your ancient blood. But I have only one question." East took a deep breath and looked around at the Tursek soldiers who were forming a formation to protect him and prepare to face the giant, " Can you take them away?"
Lan was silent and shook his head.
Not to mention how much time it would take to mark these hundreds of people with the [Teleport] mark, the amount of magic power required to teleport hundreds of people at once was not something he could provide now. And without Lann, these hundreds of warriors would never be able to outrun the ice giant in the mountains; then not only their entire army would be annihilated, but there would definitely be no more than ten survivors.
"Then you go back, Lann." East said decisively, "The king of the islands cannot escape while the warriors are fighting for themselves."
Lann suddenly became anxious: "This is not the time to pursue the glory of the islanders. !"
"No, Lan, this is the time when glory must be pursued." East said seriously, "If I abandon my troops and flee back at this time, then my reputation will be fatally hit, and all my previous efforts will be lost. It will all be in vain. Gathering the various families, jointly sending troops to Nilfgaard, avenging Calanthe... it will become empty talk again." "
On the contrary, it would be better if I died here. You, as the only capable person, will bring the information back. , and then brought soldiers from other major families back to hunt the ice giants and avenge the king. This is an act that is in line with the values and honor of the islanders." "
Bran's wife made a big mistake, and he can no longer be the king. . But you will gain the friendship and admiration of all the islanders after that. No matter who the next king is, your reputation will surpass him - even the next king's succession will depend on your opinion. "
And you have gained the friendship of most of the family, Lan. I can see that Lugo and Jutta are convinced of you, as well as Bran, Kratz, and Dona. Even without me here, Shi The lords of Kellig will also be happy to send troops to support Cintra."
The figure of the ice giant is getting closer and closer, and everyone only feels that they are on the edge of an earthquake, and every step of the giant will cause their bodies to A tremor. The archers couldn't draw their bows at all, and they just felt that they were not so bumpy on the horseback.
East turned around and waved to Lann: "So go, Lann. Bring people back, avenge me, and then... avenge Calanthe." ...Lan sighed
deeply
. He took a breath, but he didn't expect that East's thoughts had become so extreme.
This man's will to survive had been buried when Queen Calanthe died. The reason why he was still standing on the earth was to avenge his wife.
Therefore, when he knew that if he "survived", he would hinder the goal of "revenge for Calanthe", he was even willing to die, and then used his death as a stepping stone for Lann, becoming Lann's capital to obtain the islanders. recognition and following.
Lane had to admit that from a purely political perspective, East's analysis was reasonable and correct.
But it was something Lan couldn't accept.
He looked around at the witchers and attendants following him.
His eyes were so firm that even without speaking, it was enough for people to read the meaning inside.
Kolgrim sighed: "Don't look. If you don't leave, we won't be able to escape."
Cohen patted Lan's shoulder in approval, and then looked at East with admiration: "This is The way of chivalry.”
Gerd looked at the ice giant with fear, but also a trace of uncontrollable excitement; while Geralt remained silent and just stepped forward and stood beside East.
"Ciri is still waiting for you to come back, East." White Wolf said, "So we won't leave, at least we won't just escape like this."
Looking at East, who seemed to want to say something, Geralt raised his hand, The other guards looked at "disrespectful" eyes and blocked East's words.
"We just killed a Cyclops some time ago. Although this blue-skinned one is much bigger, it shouldn't be much more difficult." Geralt narrowed his eyes. "You have to trust the professional judgment of the witcher."
"So." Lann took over Geralt's words, "Let's stay and deal with this monster!"
When he said this, an illusory system panel appeared in front of Lann's eyes that only he could see. He glanced at his experience bar. The value on it was almost reaching the full value due to the long-term efforts of the attendants.
But what Lann cares about is not upgrading, but a bolder idea...
...
There was only a glimpse inside the cave just now. At this moment, everyone was able to see the full picture of the ice giant, and then they were struck by the astonishing power of the ice giant on it. Shocked by the similarity.
Ordinary "giant" monsters - such as the old spear head encountered before, at most wear a rag of unknown material around their waist, but the ice giant's body is relatively "refined". It wears a scarf and waistcoat of the same color as its hair, with bones tied on its shoulders as decoration, its wrists wrapped with shipbuilding rope to make wrist guards, and its two thighs made of wooden boards, canvas, bones, and stones. Wearing thick leggings.
Although judging from the effect of Lann's blow just now, these "armors" may not be as thick as the ice giant's own skin and can only be used for decoration. But this means that the intelligence level of the ice giant is definitely not the same as that of the monsters it hunted before. Many seduction tactics are basically unnecessary and can only be met head-on.
"Lan, although what we just said is very decent and poetic, do you really think that we can kill this monster?" Kolgrim came to Lan's side and whispered, "This is different from what we have done before. The old spearheads killed are not of the same level, just like ordinary blood demons and high-level vampires. What's more, there are fewer of us now than before. If you have any ideas, please tell me quickly."
Kou Grim looked at the ice giant that was taller than the city wall, then at the soldiers of the Tursek family, and gritted his teeth. In a battle of this level, human soldiers really have to use trebuchets or crossbows like weapons to cause damage to the enemy. With the current configuration of the soldiers of the Tursek family, the only way to do this is to The function may be to use life to attract the enemy to attack itself and delay the main attacker for a while.
"I will be the main attack. My sword can cut through its skin and damage its flesh." Lann took a deep breath, "Just like I used to deal with the old spearhead. But it takes a while to swing such a blow. I need your help to temporarily hold the opponent back and create opportunities for me." A
bright emerald flame ignited on the black magic scimitar behind Lan, and Alice appeared. No longer concerned about the possible repercussions of being seen by human soldiers, the spirit in the painting knows that this is a matter of life and death, and she must join the fight.
"I can also help, otherwise you won't be able to get close to the ice giant, and I can ignore its attack."
Lann agreed naturally: "But you have to be careful, that big guy can use magic, maybe There are also ways to hurt you."
"Then..." Lan En concentrated his energy, "I still need some other help."
Three groups of light spots like small suns appeared around Lan En, which was [Teleport] magic. Although there were many soldiers at the scene, there were very few people who could actually cause harm to the ice giant, so Lan needed the help of some extraordinary people.
It's just that Lan is now in Skellige, far away from the mainland. Due to the distance problem, most of the objects he marked have to spend a lot of magic power to summon, which will make it impossible for him to participate in the subsequent battles.
So he could only choose helpers who were still in Skellige.
The dazzling light gradually extinguished, and three figures gradually appeared:
one was the night demon Nanomi, who was wearing only an apron and had horns and hooves; she watched with curiosity as the bright spots on her body disappeared. , before he could show Lan a racially distinctive smile, he was immediately frightened by the ice giant and his expression changed.
The other was the sorceress Yennefer, who was wearing a long black dress and a star-shaped obsidian necklace. The scent of lilac and gooseberry on her body briefly dispelled the cold; being transported here without a greeting obviously made the sorceress unhappy. , but she quickly understood the situation at the scene.
After glaring hard at Lan and Geralt, she deftly retreated into the protective formation of the soldiers and chanted a spell loudly.
The last person to come out was Druid Fetov, who was carrying an oak cane. He had stayed at the landing place to rescue the wounded. He was still holding bandages and ointments in his hands. After landing, he quickly looked around.
His eyes swept across Lann, Yennefer, Night Stalker, East, and the Ice Giant one by one. His expressions kept changing, and in the end he could only sigh.
"It seems that we are going to write ourselves into history today." Tian Zongzhe said.
Then the druid and the sorceress retreated to the back of the team. After quickly reciting a few spells, the oak cane in their hands turned into a long stick, rooted into the ground under their feet, and began to communicate with the power of the mountains.
However, a scene that stunned everyone appeared.
Unexpectedly, after seeing Fetov's actions, the ice giant on the opposite side suddenly roared, and the demon hunters only felt that the demon hunter badges on their chests began to fluctuate violently.
I saw a piece of wood on the ice giant's wristband suddenly began to bend, extend, and expand until it turned into a terrifying oak stick with a length of more than ten meters... No, it was a giant oak pillar.
...
Kolgrim took a deep breath: "Lan, tell me the truth, do you still have the confidence to deal with this guy now?"
(End of Chapter)