The Divine Hunter Chapter 2: Purpose
The civilian area south of Nuo City.
A three-story building.
In the simple hall, nine demon hunters sat around a rectangular table.
Some had bald heads, some had amber eyes, some looked as if they had been severely burned and disfigured, with a vertical scar on their faces, their hair and beards were white, and some were slightly more normal and handsome young men with dark gold pupils.
No one spoke for a long time.
He stood up, and under the light, his eyes slowly scanned everyone's face,
"Today, brothers from different schools and places gathered together to share different opinions and ideas and lay the foundation for the Demon Hunter Brotherhood."
"The following discussion items will revolve around the founding purpose of the fraternity, basic rules and regulations, short-term and long-term plans and arrangements..."
"Boy, you have to make it clear." The cat vulture glanced over with gray-green pupils and said slightly dissatisfied, "When did I agree to join the Demon Hunter Brotherhood?"
The unruly cat sent the witcher to give him a head-on blow.
The three demon hunters from the wolf faction cast unkind glances upon hearing this.
This boy, in front of them, spoke eloquently, but there were some untruths in his words. Why did two cat factions join the Brotherhood?
…
Roy was just about to explain something.
Leso spoke first,
"Brother Cat Vulture, this kid's actions are indeed unkind, but his starting point is good. You have been with us for so long and experienced a series of difficulties and obstacles. You should have a clear understanding of the situation of the demon hunter. It’s clear.”
"There is not much time left for us. We are still focused on our own affairs. We are scattered and unable to escape the fate of destruction."
"And it is precisely because we have united before and become a rope that we can establish ourselves in Nuo City. Lay a foundation!"
Kiayan also glanced at his friend from the same faction and gave him a pleading expression.
"Lesuo, don't worry. I don't mean to criticize this kid, just a solemn reminder. Roy, if you make any decisions next time, please remember to inform us in advance!" Cat Vulture said in a deep voice,
"But from today, from this moment on, I, Furius of the Cat Faction, officially join the Demon Hunter Brotherhood!"
Although he is a member of the Cat Faction, Cat Vulture has no identity with the school where lunatics make up the majority.
He smiled in his heart and sat down in the chair comfortably again, "I can be considered an organized person!"
After the small interlude, the atmosphere of the meeting became heated and high!
Lambert glared at him, "Boy, did you tell a lot of lies to trick us into coming to Nuo City?"
"For this alone, it's my fault that my communication with the Mao Faction brothers was not sincere enough." Roy admitted straightforwardly.
"No need to explain, the matter is over...last night you accepted the punishment honestly. I am merciful and will not argue with you." Lambert interrupted him.
Askar and Geralt nodded secretly beside them.
No matter whether the Cat Faction has joined before or not, now that they have clearly expressed their attitude and the Wolf Faction has come to Nuo City again, the Brotherhood must continue.
"Uh..." Roy wiped away his cold sweat, thankful that he didn't resist last night.
"Coming to the point now, let me make a suggestion first? The purpose of the Demon Hunter Brotherhood is first and foremost unity and mutual assistance." Lambert said loudly and glanced at everyone,
"Unite all available forces, whether it is the Cat Faction, Snake Faction, Wolf Faction here...or the Flying Lion Monster School, Griffin Faction, Bear School...except for the current nine people, we will try our best to Maybe find more of the same kind and introduce them into the brotherhood."
"But there is a premise..." Eskar shook his head, "Demons who are evil and do all kinds of evil are forbidden to join!"
"Yes, witchers can defend themselves and fight back..." Geralt agreed, "but don't take the initiative to do evil and hurt innocent people."
The four members of the Snake Sect nodded.
This is in line with Kaer Morhen's principle of neutrality, and does not violate the Snake sect's style of doing things after the reform.
The two cats exchanged glances.
"I have no objection," said Kyaen. "After being imprisoned for thirty years, I have already figured out some things. If I take the initiative to harm others, what is the difference between me and those scum who imprisoned me for cruel experiments? Difference?"
The expressions of the three members of the Wolf Faction were moved.
After being locked up in a "little dark room" for so many years, it is rare for Kiyaen to still have such a peaceful mind and be able to distinguish right from wrong.
"Man, we heard about your deeds. Good job for you..." Eskar gave him a thumbs up.
Lambert's eyes were full of admiration. When he first saw this Cat Pie, he was frightened, and he was really a little out of sorts.
Fortunately, the other party is not a narrow-minded person and doesn't mind at all.
Kyyan nodded.
"Neutral is neutral." The cat vulture shrugged and glanced at the yard outside the window. A thin boy could be seen vaguely, waving a sword around a rotating dummy, making a slight compromise, "But don't go too far. Passive, if a threat is discovered in advance, I think it’s best to strike first!”
"As for whether it is a threat or not," Cat Eagle said, "then all members will vote. The minority obeys the majority!"
"Second!"
"Second!"
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"The purpose of mutual aid is also easy to understand..." Lambert continued, "Within the Brotherhood, if any member encounters trouble that cannot be solved, the organization must provide him with help, on the premise that evil is prohibited. ”
"Members help each other, and everyone must also spontaneously maintain the dignity of the fraternity."
Roy left the long table and wrote two words as big as his head on a mottled wall in the hall with a charcoal pen, which penetrated the back of the wall——
Unite and help each other.
"If you have any other suggestions about the purpose of the Brotherhood, feel free to ask!"
"Development." Leisuo said in a deep voice, "In addition to uniting the various factions of demon hunters currently in the world, the Brotherhood must take more active actions. Improve the mutation formula, train demon hunter apprentices, and cultivate a steady stream of hunters. The devil enables the organization to grow healthily."
"To deal with the malicious intentions of different forces and the threats we will face in the future!"
Everyone present nodded, this is the highlight.
Leso and Furius were the only ones present with an apprentice.
Other witchers, especially the Oakes brothers.
Can’t wait for the new apprentices in the future.
Relying solely on the law of accident is elusive.
Lambert smiled happily and glanced at the white-haired demon hunter and the scarred man beside him, "This is exactly the purpose of our coming to Nuo City. If the Brotherhood cannot replenish fresh blood, there will only be a group of old guys left. At most dozens. How to deal with the crisis predicted by this kid!"
Roy nodded, and after unity and mutual help, he wrote about development.
Raised his right hand.
"I think it's time to stop discussing the purpose." Oakes said, "The Brotherhood has just started and we don't want to think too deeply."
"When the Brotherhood continues to develop and more problems are exposed, we will correct and improve them!"
"On the contrary." Serrit shook his head, "If an organization wants to go long-term, it must be far-sighted..."
"Then let me do it again!" Roy paused, "Equality. In my vision, the members of the fraternity are harmonious and friendly, get along like friends and relatives, share resources, and each member is on an equal footing. Status. There is no saying that anyone is nobler than anyone else."
"I think we should expand the scope and think further. If the Brotherhood develops smoothly, one day in the future, it will reach that height and will be no less than any force." Seret further suggested, "The Brotherhood's Demon Hunting Should people be like today's nobles and be superior to others?"
"Are demon hunters more noble than other humans or ancient races? Should they look down on them in a domineering manner?"
Serrit asked questions continuously, and everyone fell into thinking.
"Man, I think you are thinking too much. First of all, that day will not come," Lambert shook his head. "Secondly, demon hunters do not discriminate against intelligent life, and they hate to be despised and insulted by other things. It's that simple. !"
"I think what Seret said makes sense," Geralt tapped his index finger on the table to attract everyone's attention. "Members of the Brotherhood are not nobler than other beings. In short - everything has feelings. All intelligent creatures are equal."
Geralt raised his head and said loudly,
"The Brotherhood treats its internal members equally, and does not discriminate against humans or non-human races...it is not blindly arrogant, nor does it cause disaster."
"Treat humans, dwarves, elves, halflings, and dwarfs equally? That's fine, but the non-human races you mentioned include monsters?" Cat Vulture raised his eyebrows,
"Of course, harmless monsters also have the right to live," Geralt said seriously.
"Geralt, you are truly a friend of monsters and an animal protectionist!" Cat Vulture shook his head and retorted, "But the Brotherhood is not a circle of druids, so I cannot agree with your philosophy!"
"Equality, first of all, refers to the members within the Brotherhood! If it is promoted, it will involve humans and ancient races at most." The cat vulture said firmly, "Monsters are not within the scope, otherwise, we will prepare the mutation of the grass decoction Where do the materials for things and organs come from?!"
"There are always monsters that are harmful to people!"
The fraternity had its first quarrel over the scope of equality.
The final result will be determined by voting according to the method established at the beginning.
The minority obeys the majority.
On the issue of whether to treat harmless monsters as equals, Geralt is alone.
He was the only one who voted in favor.
Even Eskar and Lambert voted against it.
As for Roy, although he agrees with some of White Wolf's views and also implements them in this way, such as sparing the animals in Oxenfurt's rare zoo and the family of Kaer Morhen trolls, he believes that this view ——You shouldn’t impose it on other members!
At least not yet.
Eventually.
The purpose of the Witcher Brotherhood is distilled——
Unity, mutual assistance, equality and development.
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Development is a top priority, uniting demon hunters but excluding those who commit crimes, and equality starts with members of the Brotherhood.
Geralt was a little regretful, but he didn't force it.
"The purpose is determined, let's discuss the most basic rules." Roy breathed a sigh of relief, "I will first propose one, those who betray the Brotherhood must be punished."
"Members of the Brotherhood must not unite with outsiders to deal with their own people or play tricks! If there are conflicts and differences, they can be resolved through private discussion. If they cannot be resolved, let the Brotherhood come forward to coordinate."
"And when the next stage, when the core secrets such as the Green Grass Trial formula, equipment blueprints, etc. are released, Brotherhood members are not allowed to leak them privately. They must go through a collective vote!"
Roy glanced at Letso.
The bald man had a serious expression on his face, "Whoever commits the above-mentioned act of betraying the Brotherhood will be hunted down by all members! The maximum punishment is death!"
"Those who agree cannot agree more. ~IndoMTL.com~ Lambert's eyes were cold, "What I hate most is the kind of food that eats the inside and outside! ”
"Loyalty is the most basic requirement of an organization. You can enjoy mutual assistance and open information. You must also bear corresponding obligations."
No one objected.
"Let me mention one more thing..." Eskar said, "Members of the Brotherhood are prohibited from harming civilians without reason. This will ruin the reputation of the witcher."
"Prospective members, or already members of the Brotherhood, must abide by this rule."
“It’s hard to build a good reputation, but easy to destroy it.”
……
Roy wrote two rules on the wall:
1. Do not betray the fraternity and its members
2. It is prohibited to take the initiative to do evil
Then everyone discussed enthusiastically and continued to add and improve the details——