Chapter 316: A high-level vampire joins the permanent residence
in Brochilon Town, the lord's mansion, and the study.
Ciri sat in Lan's usual position, playing with the quill in her hand somewhat boredly.
She spread her hands, and then the pen floated in her hand like a real feather, even lighter than a feather, and then circled around her four fingers like a butterfly swimming among flowers. shuttle.
"Dong dong", there was a knock on the door, and after hearing Xili's affirmative voice, he pushed the door open and entered.
"Keen!" Seeing the visitor, Xili jumped up happily.
Ciri once trained in Kaer Morhen. At that time, Cohen was also invited to spend the winter as a member of the Griffin School, so he also joined Ciri's "swordsmanship coaching team" for a long time.
At that time, besides Geralt, Korn was Ciri's favorite witcher - perhaps because the behavior of the Griffin School was relatively decent, unlike the other young wolves who always couldn't learn to speak well. He often seizes every opportunity to be sarcastic and sarcastic towards Ciri.
It cannot be ruled out that the love between Cohen and Lann is caused by the fact that they are both gryphons.
"Say hello to you, Your Highness Princess." After entering the door, Cohen smiled and gave a slight knight's salute, which earned him a shy kick from Ciri.
"No kidding, Ciri." The demon hunter shook his head.
Because the news she learned during the day was too shocking, Ciri had been depressed since returning from Otaga Fortress, so Cohen had the time to make the children happy.
Then he began to report in a serious manner: "My guerrillas have taken over the town's defense. There are many helpers here gathered by Lan, and the defensive strength far exceeds the theory. If necessary, we can even withdraw to Brochlon to find help." The tree spirit's help will not put you in danger."
Ciri patted Cohen's breastplate like a real princess: "Thank you, Cohen."
Cohen chuckled: "Lan, please If you leave it to me, I will definitely protect you. It's just a pity that since entering the war, the precognition ability brought by his ancient blood has rarely appeared." Cohen said this with an expectant look in his eyes: "I
hope "Li, you are also an ancient blood. Can you still see the future recently? Will the Nilfgaardians really raid the town of Brochlon as we have tactically judged?" Ciri pursed her lips
. : "It would be nice if I could see it. I would rather you all go to the front line to help Lan instead of wasting your strength on me because of this seemingly invisible threat." There is a very magical phenomenon in the magic field
. Many magic sources often show more power when they first awaken than senior warlocks who have been famous for many years.
In terms of predictive ability alone, even the royal astrologers of Nilfgaard today sometimes make mistakes in their predictions, but the warlocks can all regard "the illusions seen by the magic source will definitely happen" as the truth.
The power during the awakening period of the demonic source is too huge, powerful, and chaotic, so it often causes harm to the demonic source.
Many demons will have various physical deformities, and the most powerful ones will basically not survive to adulthood if they are not taught how to sort out their power in time.
Like today's Ciri, compared to the original work, she not only has a complete swordsmanship training group, but also a more dreamy magic private training group. The magic power in the body has been completely sorted out for a long time. Although it has not awakened the ability to travel through time and space, it is getting stronger step by step.
But this also temporarily deprived her of her precognitive ability, making Ciri much more "ordinary" now, and also made her particularly depressed.
Seeing Shirley's look, Cohen couldn't help but smile.
"You are the most important princess of Lann, Ciri, how can it be a waste to spend strength on your security?" "
Now is just a transitional period of your power. Look at Lann's appearance, you may be better than others in the future. Me, Geralt, and Yennefer are all stronger."
Just when Cohen was comforting Ciri.
Beside, the hanging painting directly opposite the desk suddenly lit up with emerald-colored flames, attracting their attention.
The soul in the painting, wearing a Gothic-style plain dress with a black veil covering her face, slowly appeared in the room and made a ladylike salute to Cohen.
"Alice!" Xili's eyes lit up again, "Is it time to learn painting again?"
The soul in the painting shook its head slightly. Alice's various forms of paintings are now spread all over the town. She can have a panoramic view of every corner of Blochlon Town and move it to the corresponding position.
At this moment she just brought a piece of information.
"Nanomie...that is, the female night demon Lan brought back from Skellige appeared. She also brought back a middle-aged man dressed as an herbalist." Alice frowned slightly, "They said they wanted to See 'Ancient Blood'."
...
Lann always brings back some strange people or non-human beings when he goes out, and Ciri knows that.
Like Troll, Ciri liked it very much and often played with him; like Berserker Bill, Ciri rarely shed tears after hearing the story about each other and the mermaid.
Among the "humanoid female creatures" brought back, Triss can provide strength help to Lan, and Ciri has accepted it; Alice has a cold temperament and elegant appearance. Not to mention the men, Ciri herself has already fallen in love with her. .
As for Saskia, who has just arrived recently, her heroic appearance is what Ciri wants to be like in the future. Ciri has no objection after knowing the identity of the other party's true dragon.
These are all people that Shirley has accepted and even liked.
Only the Night Demon Nanomi could not be liked by Ciri.
Even if Nanomi seems to be the favorite of others, such as a few members of the Wolf Faction.
At this moment, Shirley looked at Nanomi and the middle-aged pharmacist she brought back with her hands on her hips, with obvious hostility; Cohen looked at the pharmacist and felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't explain it.
However, Alice seemed to feel something, her eyes showed fear, and she vaguely protected Ciri behind her.
It was Nanomi who was the first to break the silence: "Regis, this is one of the two ancient bloods I told you, but her power seems to have just awakened, not as good as the other one I told you. One."
"Salute to you, Your Highness." Unlike the Night Demon who didn't care much, Regis saluted Ciri with a gesture that even a palace teacher couldn't fault.
Then he turned to Cohen and Alice: "I would also like to say hello to you two - Mr. Demon Hunter, and the miraculous lady." "
My name is Emile Regis Lohorek Tower. Gif Goldfroy, my friends usually call me Regis." Regis smiled, "I am an old friend of Nanomi. Because I heard that there are ancient bloodlines that need help here, so I hope If you can join in and do your own small part."
...
If you don't like it, you don't like it, but Ciri welcomes you to contribute your strength to help Lan.
She also knew that the people Lann had collected into the "lions" were people who would not harm them. At least the Night Demon brought back would not be enemies.
The little princess squeezed out a social smile that was just right: "Thank you for coming, Mr. Regis. Cintra welcomes all like-minded partners to join. It's just a pity that Lan is busy with business and is away, so I can only trouble you to stay in Brokilon temporarily." , and we will make temporary arrangements when he comes back."
Regis showed a puzzled expression: "But... aren't you a princess?"
Xili said matter-of-factly: "Now I also listen to Lan."
Regis immediately apologized Lowering his head, he seemed to feel Xili's dissatisfaction: "Please forgive my offense."
Xili raised her chin slightly to show that she didn't mind.
Then she glanced at Nanomi and showed a curious expression: "Since Regis is Nanomi's old friend, I wonder what kind of power you have? I might take the liberty to ask... Is there anything else?" Male Night Stalker?"
Nanomi burst out laughing and said very plainly: "According to your human classification, Regis is a 'higher vampire'!" ...
Higher
vampires, like female Night Stalkers, are also caused by the celestial sphere. They are alien creatures who accidentally entered the mainland after meeting and were trapped here, but they are much stronger than the latter.
They are the undisputed top of the food chain. As currently recorded in illustrated books, the abilities of advanced vampires include, but are not limited to: flight, invisibility, immense strength, invulnerability, transformation into a giant bat, resistance to sunlight, telepathy, manipulation of living things, etc.
And most importantly - immortality.
Literally "immortal". Higher vampires cannot be killed, at least humans have not yet found a way to kill them. Even if they are chopped into pieces and smelted into glass with sand, higher vampires can recover bit by bit over a long period of time.
A king once issued a commission and was willing to hunt down a high-level vampire for half of the kingdom, but the reward was never claimed, and instead the country disappeared in the end.
Because high-level vampires have the same appearance as humans, and their thinking and behavior are similar, they like to live in cities and live a life that is no different from humans.
No surprise - this race loves to drink blood. Some advanced vampires will follow their inner beasts and hunt humans like a hunter; some will adopt more elegant methods, such as running an orphanage; more savvy ones will run a family and let the kingdom or even the empire serve as their cover.
However, there are still some high-level vampires who can completely stop drinking human blood and will not harm anyone - such as Regis who comes to Brochiron Town at this moment.
In the original novel, Ciri was often chased or kidnapped by various forces. Regis unexpectedly met Geralt, who was searching for the girl of his destiny for an unknown number of times. After hearing the story of the bard Dandelion, he was deeply moved and joined Geralt's girl-hunting team.
Although Regis would not die, for the sake of Geralt and Ciri, he was still seriously injured to the point where he almost had to be in a coma for hundreds of years before he could barely open his eyes. It can be said that he tried his best.
Geralt and Ciri don't know about these things now and they probably won't know about them anymore. But Regis, who came to Brochlon Town by accident, is now undoubtedly a strong support.
...
After hearing the full version of Regis' "self-introduction", the study room became quiet for a while.
Cohen's face twitched fiercely, and he reflexively made the [Quen's Seal] gesture. Although he didn't openly show a fighting posture, his whole aura had changed.
Ciri swallowed. She had read the Monster Manual in Kaer Morhen and knew what a high vampire meant.
The existence of such an existence is definitely something worth celebrating for Sintra.
I just suddenly missed Lan a little bit.
——With
a "boom", the portal unfolded.
Since Nilfgaard has already reached Aedirn, this is another place that Lan has not set foot in, so Lann can only reluctantly go through the portal of Aedian Advisor.
The destination was to drive in the city, but as soon as he exited the portal, there were sounds of killing from all around.
It seems that the Nilfgaardians have broken through here again, and now the coalition forces are engaged in a fierce battle. Everywhere he looked was filled with the black cloaks of the cavalry, and horseshoes hitting the cold ground.
The majestic appearance of the portal was too eye-catching in the center of the battlefield, and a wave of arrows flew directly from the black-clad army's camp. The Aedian consultant who walked out of the portal had just put away the spell and had no time to put up the protective shield. He only had time to let out a short scream.
Fortunately, a circular shield with a thick color like the earth appeared in time.
[Quen's Seal. Active Shield]
The metal arrow shot on the magic shield and sent out ripples. A stream of clear water rushed into Lann's brain to relieve the dizziness, making him groan slightly.
Feeling comfortable.
Holding the active shield with his left hand, Lan grabbed the Adenian consultant with his right hand and shouted: "The city is broken! Can you find Demavi?" The Adenian
consultant looked at Lann's left hand blankly: "You cast Why is it so easy to maintain magic without having to recite incantations?" "
Because I use seals and don't need to recite incantations! Can you find Demavi? Are there any magic items around him that you can use to locate him?" "
No. ...It can't be the seal, it's just a simplified magic trick, how could it be so powerful..."
Seeing that Radcliffe still couldn't listen to human words at such a critical moment, Lan no longer stopped Just a polite slap in the face.
This made Advisor Aden sober. The shouts of killing around him made him shiver suddenly. He started to say like he was pouring beans:
"I can't find your Majesty! Because the king in the north is very wary of us warlocks. Your Majesty. We are not allowed to have the means to locate him, let alone be able to teleport to him at any time!"
Lann gritted his teeth and was convinced.
However, it is also understandable that there is no other country in the North or even the entire continent that can be as harmonious with the Druids and Warlock groups as Lann.
In a group dominated by humans, any being whose power exceeds conventional human standards may gain superficial respect, but it is difficult to gain true trust.
Lann threw away the Aedian consultant and was looking around to assess the situation.
The rain of arrows hit his seal. At first, it just made a "Puff, Puff, Puff" sound. Then, to Lann's expectation, there was a sudden "Boom" explosion, and the entire shield was shattered.
(End of chapter)