The Divine Hunter Chapter 6: Vegima
Back at the inn, the witcher tried to track the lost black horse along the stables, but unfortunately failed.
However, according to the two people's thoughts, this place is not far from Vizima City. If the horses are missing here, they will probably be sold to horse dealers in the city by others.
"Why don't you go to the city to look for it?" Roy felt quite distressed, "That old guy cost a lot of money."
"That's okay," the witcher agreed. "Empty your 'bag' and replenish some supplies."
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Roy led the horse along the suburban path, looking to his left hand at the vast and vast Lake Vizima.
And the Temerian River runs through them due north.
The capital of Temeria, Vizima City, is located on a giant island in the north of the lake. It is surrounded by water and connected to the land along the coast by four long bridges.
The goal of the witcher is the long bridge to the east, connecting the trade area.
From a long distance away, you can see the shadowy buildings in the city through the long bridge. The tallest building among them is located at the end of the field of view, northwest of the island.
"Foltest Castle."
The origin of this castle is somewhat ridiculous.
Because Foltest's biological daughter, the vampire bird White Yada, occupied his headquarters earlier, Foltest was forced to start a new one and build this fortress in the city.
A few years later, when the Nilfgaardian Empire breached the gates of Vizima, the fortress became the wartime palace of Emhyr the Great.
"I wonder how the vampire bird is recovering now?"
Speaking of Bai Zhiyada, Roy couldn't help but sigh.
The legendary figure of Vizima is also a poor man.
Born to Foltest and a girl, he ate flesh and drank blood in the form of a monster. He was dominated by bloodthirsty instincts for fourteen years. Even after Geralt lifted the curse and returned to his human form, only five years have passed. , how much humanity can she regain?
How did the king arrange her?
Roy followed the witcher onto the Long Bridge before he had time to think about it.
On the long bridge, merchants and carriages came and went, and there was a crowded flow of people everywhere, but the unique images of the two demon hunters made the ordinary people around them stay away spontaneously.
But the strangest thing is that the guard at the city gate just looked at the demon hunter curiously, told him a few words of Vizima's rules, and then let him go.
Let the two people's worries be in vain.
"Why do I feel a little gloating about the guard's eyes just now?"
Leso shrugged, "Why do you care so much? Let's leave immediately after we finish our work."
The long and narrow street behind the city gate is densely lined with brick buildings on both sides, and pots of colorful flowers are placed in front of the windows of these houses.
Most of the residents walking through the streets were well-dressed, not the common cheap linen clothes, but high-end furs and silks.
They moved slowly and slowly, and many of them were wealthy and fair-skinned. They were obviously not the shabby and thin appearance of the lower class people.
"It seems that the people living in the trade area are rich people..."
The closer you get to the center of the trade area, the cleaner and tidier it becomes. The ground is paved with clean cobblestones. Surrounded by exquisitely decorated houses, there is a noisy trade market where merchants from all over the world gather.
Roy and Leisuo dismissed several self-recommended guides and walked in.
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"Are these two gentlemen selling horses?"
Seeing the situation, a short man with sinister eyebrows came up to him. Without waiting for the two to answer, he reached out and opened the lips of the gray horse Wilt to check its teeth.
With a crisp "thud" sound, Wilt's big white teeth suddenly bit forward viciously, scaring the short man into hastily retracting his hand.
"Your Mark is so lively!" the short man praised, staring at Wilt with more and more interest.
Roy patted Wilt's head comfortingly, "If you encourage his owner to sell him, he will naturally be angry. I will not sell the horse, but I will 'buy one'."
"That's even better!" the short man beamed, "Whether it's ordinary or high-quality, whether it's for buying goods, selling people, or participating in competitions, our Qiunong Racecourse has everything you need, and we guarantee you will be satisfied!"
"Please follow me and bring two guests over here, McCorkins is at your service!"
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The three of them walked through the center of the commercial market. Roy was surprised to find that most of the merchants in the market were not selling ordinary gadgets, but jewelry, gold and silver jewelry, out-of-print books, expensive furs, spices and other luxury items. Taste.
McCoggins explained on the side, "This is your first time coming to Vizima City. The residents of the trading area are all Vizima's social elites, nobles, wealthy businessmen, warlocks, including our municipal administrator Wei Lellard also settled here. They are all wealthy people, and the market here mainly serves them."
"If you two want to buy some ordinary daily necessities, you have to go to the temple area to take a look."
"Oh..." Roy asked curiously, "I heard you say that there are two completely different classes living in the temple area and the trading area?"
"Yes, we are the 'poor people' and upper class people who sell horses."
"I have always been curious, whose temple does the temple in the name of the temple area refer to?"
"Of course it is the great Temple of the Holy Prophet Lebiuda," McCorkins looked to the west, awe shining on his face,
“The Prophet Lebiolda was selfless and generous. His followers also established a Saint Lebigolda Hospital in the temple area to take in and treat those in the city who could not afford to see a doctor at a very low price or free of charge. Poor people."
Isn’t it similar to the Temple of Meriteri?
The short man said with confusion, "The accents of the two of them sound like foreigners. If you have the opportunity, you must go to worship the local Lebiuda and feel his greatness.
Roy shrugged noncommittally. He didn't want to be the second demon hunter brainwashed by Lebiuda.
"If you believe in the prophet devoutly, then I think I can give the believers a discount on the transaction on behalf of Qunong Horse Farm."
McCulkins said unwillingly.
"Are you mistaken, we are demon hunters, what religion do we believe in?! Stop talking nonsense, what other forces are there in the temple area?"
"Alas...there is also the headquarters of the Knights of the White Rose and a small Eternal Fire Assembly Hall."
As the three of them talked, they came to the horse trading farm in the northeast corner of the trading area.
At a glance, there are only five or six horse traders in the racecourse leading two or three listless horses. However, Qiunong Racecourse has the most complete horses, about twenty horses, and they are all shiny. Bright, body shape and temperament are obviously higher than those scattered horses.
But unfortunately, the two searched around and found that Lei Suo's lost old black horse was not there, and then an incomparable physical pain surged up.
The short man said again,
"You two are quite lucky, just in time to catch up with the newly arrived batch of horses. If it had been delayed for another half day, there might only be some ordinary goods left."
"So, business is good."
“As one of the largest ports in the north, Vizima naturally has no shortage of sales of high-quality horses, but...”
McCoggins didn’t know what to think of when he heard this, and smiled bitterly.
"You two should choose your horse first."
After carefully checking the horses' eyes, ears, teeth, body shape, and muscle lines, Leisuo selected a white mare.
Without waiting for the master's instructions, Wilt rubbed the white-haired mare's head affectionately, his eyes lit up and he screamed excitedly, as if he had recognized him as his companion.
"Wilt, are you already in heat when you are only three years old?" Roy patted the brown horse's neck angrily and funny,
"It's not surprising, there are horses like horses..." Reso muttered at the side, "In Elland, it's Evelyn and Rita Nieder." Yes, Yanfu is not shallow, do you miss them?"
Roy raised a thin eyebrow at the witcher, "I remember you haven't found a woman for a long time. Is this because you are angry and need to vent your anger?"
"Sorry..." McCokins suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two with guilt, "What do you two think of this dark horse? I can't sell the other one."
"What's going on? Didn't you just agree to pick and choose?"
McCorkins was silent and gently caressed the white horse's back, with a look of regret on his face.
"In fact, there is a distinguished guest who has already reserved this white horse." He took a deep breath, "Although you two are outsiders, you should have heard of it more or less, our Majesty the King of Vizima. The story of Foltest’s daughter.”
Roy suddenly said, "Are you talking about Princess Yada? She is the honored guest you call her?"
"Yes, it is this princess who is deeply loved by the king. Every more than a month she will come to the horse farm and take away a white horse from us..."
"Basically, as a rule, this horse will be provided by our Qiunong family."
Roy asked suspiciously, "Why does Princess Yada need horses so frequently for more than a month?"
I then thought maliciously, "This is a mare, it can't be used for anything else."
"Alas," McCoggins said complainingly, "Maybe the princess has not fully recovered from the last accident... Anyway, no matter how good the horse is, it will not survive long in her hands. ”
"So, the princess hasn't given up her old habit of consuming hair and drinking blood?"
Roy thought ~IndoMTL.com~ but they couldn’t compete with the princess of a country for a horse, so he gave up the white horse without hesitation, reached a deal with the short man, and bought another dark horse at a favorable price .
Cleaning up the water ghosts and evil ghosts, the reward for the hard work of half a month is gone again.
After completing the formalities, McCoggins solemnly warned the two of them before leaving, "Happy transaction, I will give you two a piece of advice for free. If you meet Princess Yada in Vizima City, who Beautiful white-haired women, please don’t show any disrespect in your words. It’s best to hide as much as possible.”
"Otherwise, if any of your words or deeds make the princess feel uncomfortable, the two of you may be in trouble."
"So arrogant?"
But if you can't afford to offend, you can always hide.
The two didn't want to cause more trouble. Roy led the brown horse and Lei Suo led the new black horse and quickly left the racecourse.
However, before they could reach the city gate, a group of ten soldiers suddenly blocked their way.
They carried sharp swords at their waists and said in a deep and expressionless voice to the two demon hunters, "Your Majesty, please ask the two masters to stay for the time being."
"I'm sorry, this is the busiest time for business." Roy thought of the gloating expressions of the soldiers at the city gate again. Such a grand ceremony must be a troublesome problem, "The demon hunter's schedule has already been arranged. One year later. There is no extra time to accept any commissions. But you can make an appointment to register and wait for one year."
"Then please put aside other commissions first..." The soldier's eyelids twitched and he said seriously, "Lord Verelad has issued a death order. If you can't invite the two of you, then you can't do without either. Vizima."