Chapter 113 The Lady of the Lake: You must take this sword away today.
The Lady of the Lake in the world of the Witcher is the most special of all nymphs.
In the poetry and classics of this world, various images of fairies and fairies often appear. They are carefree and roam around mountains, forests, fields, springs, seas and other places. They are considered to have all the beautiful qualities of girls, and some people even think that they are a type of "god".
Warlocks are much more pragmatic in their treatment of these fairies and goblins. They call them "nymphs" and classify them into the category of "remnants". Many unclassifiable creatures that are older than human history but still exist today are in this category, such as the ancient deer-headed spirit and the three sisters in the forest.
"Remnants" are often worshiped as gods by some villagers or tribes, and they do have some special abilities. The most striking feature of nymphs is their beauty and their inability to age or get sick. Unfortunately, they can also be killed, which gives people the feeling of a fairy tale being shattered.
In the future, Ciri will travel to other worlds. In one of them, she was mistaken for the fairy of the lake. She was prayed by a knight to give her a magic sword. The knight also expected Ciri to take him to the magical elven kingdom and use moss as a bed to get some rewards.
It seems that all long-lived creatures will take the path of "gods", whether intentionally or unintentionally. If this creature can also master magic, then everything will fall into place more easily.
But looking at the Lake Fairy now, Lann only remembered what the Mirror Master once said to himself: "There was
a Lake Nymph who liked to play knight games and was peeking at you before. It seemed that I scared her away."
"You attract attention too easily, Lann."
He looked at the water of Brokilon that was continuously flowing and dripping down like a gurgling stream on the unobstructed skin of the Lake Fairy.
So she took a peek at Mirror Master and was seriously injured, so now she went to the dryad to soak in the spring water to recuperate?
Lann remembered that in the original book, the Lady of the Lake was keen on collecting knights, and those knights often did things beyond their capabilities for the Lady of the Lake for the sake of honor.
It's a pity that one of the iron rules in the world of witchers is not to do things beyond your capabilities, so the Lady of the Lake ended up with no knight.
Until the arrival of the witcher Geralt, he completed the commission for the Lake Fairy, and the Lake Fairy also gave Geralt the Sword of the Lake Lady after a thorough discussion with Geralt. Geralt lost the legendary silver sword not long after. He thought the Lake Fairy was a little fairy from a small mud pit, so he didn't take it to heart at all.
Of course, Geralt hasn't met the Lady of the Lake yet.
Seeing the fairy in the lake appear, Dryad doctor Aigrace stood up and saluted her; Mossak was not so particular, he closed his eyes slightly and nodded to the fairy to show respect; Eisna did not even move. Body, just smile and say hello.
Although Lan En was in a state of confusion as he thought about the setting, his face showed a smile reserved for the ceremonial occasion of first meeting, and he bent slightly to show respect: "You must be the famous Lady of the Lake, I heard about it in Toussaint Legend has it that there is also a companion of yours there, and it is rumored that she has been waiting for the appearance of the Knight of Five Virtues." "That's
me."
The voice was like a clear spring flowing out of the mountains, or like a quiet lake refreshing the heart and mind, and ordinary people's light Hearing this voice can make you forget your worries and wish you could spend your whole life wandering in the forest with the owner of the voice.
After hearing this, Lann was surprised and said: "I'm really sorry. As a knight, I have admired you for a long time. I don't know why you are here?" The fairy in the lake paused and said in a voice like a morning stream
. : "I'm here because of you, son of the ancient bloodline." As soon as he said
these words, Lann felt in vain that Mossack's eyes behind the Lake Fairy became sharp, and he signaled himself with his eyes, as if to warn him.
"Fate has led you here, and I will clear the fog of destiny for you.
I am the goddess, and you are the sword of destiny.
You have been chased by death, and you have abandoned death.
Accept my gift, and it will help you. Fulfill your destiny.
I foresee death and blood, I see the chaos of frost.
Kneel down to me and I will knight you and give you a token.
It was once the sword of a great warrior, and now it is only here for you. ."
As the Lake Fairy sang like a poem, a slender silver sword rose from the bottom of the lake and slowly stopped between the Lake Fairy and Lan En. The ancient runes on it moved slightly, and the bright sword body Shine in the sun.
This scene seemed like something out of poetry, except for the harp accompaniment and the goblin dancing. For a moment, an epic atmosphere came to my mind.
Only two people were dissatisfied.
Mossak's brows were wrinkled: "Lady in the Lake, you don't know something. Lann is not only a knight, but also an earl. There is no need to kneel down to you to receive the title, and he has no so-called destiny. "
Hearing Mossack's words, the sunrise-like expression on the Lake Fairy's face did not change, but Lan could feel that her aura paused.
Lann looked at Mossak, and at the other party's signal, he nodded to the Lake Fairy and said, "Uncle Mossak is right."
This may be the first time in thousands of years that the Lake Fairy has not given away a sword. If she goes out, she may also lack experience in dealing with relevant emergencies. After maintaining that fairy tale expression for a while, she slowly responded. "Then." The fairy in the lake said again: "Since you are already a knight, I have also heard about your widely spread reputation. You have the bravery to go into danger alone, you have the honor that is
widely praised, and you have the ability to help the strong and the weak . Mercy, you have the generosity to regard gold as earth, you have the wisdom to turn danger into safety, you have proved that you have the five virtues of knighthood in your heart, and you have also proved that you are unquestionably qualified to pick up that sword." The words on the silver sword The runes shimmered and gradually floated towards Lan. Lann looked at Mossack this time, his eyes telling the fairy in the lake what to do. Do you know anything after taking a bath with her for so long? The old druid nodded slightly towards him, indicating that he could take the sword this time. Lan withdrew his gaze and asked the Lake Fairy, "Don't you want me to prove something else? For example, fighting or something like that?" The Lake Fairy shook her head and said no more . Lan reached out his hand to hold the sword. He felt it was cold at first, but then there was a warm current from the sword to his body. [Discovering the source of magic power] Ah this... this is not exciting, stop it quickly. Lann ignored the system prompt and looked at the prompt in the inventory: [Lake Lady's Sword]. It is indeed correct, system certification. Out of politeness, Lan still paid tribute to the keeper of the sword: "Thank you for your trust, madam, I will not let this sword become dusty." At this time, Mossack had been treated by the tree spirit doctor Aigley . Si took care of the wounds on his body and put on his clothes. He is still very weak, but has no problem with basic movements.
"It's a pity that I haven't fully recovered yet, otherwise I could open the portal and go back to find you."
Lann laughed dryly and said: "Haha... riding a horse is also pretty good. Black Wind has changed a lot recently, and I miss you too. , just go and get close to it."
Mossak was surprised by Lann's reaction, and suddenly saw those lion eyes again, and couldn't help laughing, and then he sighed again.
"By the way, Ms. Aisna." Lan said suddenly, "Now that the matter you asked me for has been completed, I also have a doubt that I would like to ask you to clarify." "I would like to hear the details." Lan looked up
,
Lion Hitomi looked directly into Eisna's eyes and said with a smile: "How can it be that it's Sylsa who came to bring me a message this time? I'm not saying she's not good, it's just that she and I have never met each other. Don't worry if something happens. Is there a misunderstanding? The most important thing is - where is Ellie?"
Eisna smiled and said: "Ellie is my sister anyway. She volunteered last time. It would be wrong to ask her to be the messenger this time. I have lost my identity."
Lan was not satisfied with Aisna's explanation. He continued to laugh and said: "I thought the Daughter of the Forest wouldn't care about identity. I miss her very much. After all, I only know a few Daughters of the Forest. Today I met Dunka and Brian. It’s not Ellie alone, that’s why I ask this question.”
Mossak looked at Lann strangely, wondering why he suddenly cared so much about the sister of the Dryad Queen.
And Eisna raised her chin slightly: "Ellie has a more important mission. She is going to find other companions to come to Brochlon." "Other companions
? Are there other places in the world where there are maidens of the forest? "
Esna nodded: "We used to be in every corner of the continent, and Brochlon was just one of our previous habitats. Airlie has recently gained powerful power, even as much as me, and we want shelter. More companions, so let her go outside to look for them."
Lann smiled and said: "She will gather her kin. Do you want to train her to be the next queen?"
Eisna looked into Lann's eyes and said, Suddenly said: "I don't have children, she is indeed the most likely person to become the queen besides me."
Lann and Aisna looked at each other for a few seconds. Aisna knew that Lan knew what she meant, and Lan also knew that Aisna knew that he knew what she meant.
Lan En blessed: "Then, I hope she returns safely as soon as possible."
Aisna accepted Lan En's blessing with a smile in her eyes.
"Oh, by the way." Lann turned around again, "Can I have another glass of Brochlon water?"
Eisna smiled and said, "Be careful on the road, Corianm."
Looking at Mossack and Lann After leaving, Eisna and the Lake Fairy stayed there for a long time, silent to each other.
With no wounded left, the dryad doctor Aigrace greeted the two of them, a dryad and a fairy, and slowly retreated.
After a while, it was the Dryad Queen who spoke first: "Since you must give him the sword, why are you saying those unnecessary words?" The fairy in the lake thought
of an eyeful figure in fear and replied calmly: "This is destiny..."
"You nymphs are really stupid by playing games, and you who like knight games are the stupidest." Eisna chuckled.
The fairy in the lake turned her head slightly and asked Aisna: "What about you? You have allowed Brokilon Forest to accept so many humans, and you plan to summon more of your kind in your own name to help him? Why?" Ai
? Sina also replied calmly: "Because of fate."
The fairy in the lake glanced at the Dryad Queen with a look like a clear spring in the mountain, then turned around and merged into the real clear spring in the mountain.
Seeing this, the Dryad Queen ignored her and slowly returned to her own oak tree.
The huge tree trunk deftly stretched out its branches and laid them at the Queen's feet, sending her back to her palace.
There was already someone inside, it was Airlie, her sister.
The tree spirits of Brochlon did send people to contact their companions across the continent, but that person was not Airlie.
In front of Ellie, the wooden house sunk downwards at a smooth angle into the shape of a pool, which was filled with the water of Brochlon. Three blond tree spirit babies soaked in it and slept soundly. The spring water full of magic followed. Their breaths floated in the air and fell together.
The magic water did not soak their bodies, but instead held them up like a bed made of water.
(End of chapter)