The Divine Hunter Chapter 6: Sacrifice is greater than meaning
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Throughout the day, the Snake Faction and the Wolf Faction almost spent time at the training ground.
In addition to learning the Heliotrope Seal, there are also some interesting projects interspersed in the middle - Oakes and Lambert because they didn't like each other, always quarreled, and dueled twice.
Mr. Vesemir will serve as the referee.
As a result, the young wolf witcher was educated twice.
The age gap is there. Regardless of swordsmanship or seals, there is a gap between him and Oaks.
However, the more Lambert lost, the more unconvinced he became, and the more he fought, the more courageous he became.
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Roy did not get involved in this muddy water. He took some time out from his busy schedule to follow Eskar and visit Kaer Morhen.
It was such a large fortress, with towers and countless rooms. It accommodated at least hundreds of people in its heyday. He could imagine the prosperous scene many years ago.
You can see traces of the past everywhere.
Old portraits or murals hang on the walls of some corridors.
Some belong to the famous wolf sect, such as Reigns, the leader of the wolf sect in a certain era, Vesemir, the only remaining grand master of the wolf sect, and his three disciples.
There is also a mural involving other schools - the dragon slayer "George of Kagan" from the Griffin School, with his hands drawing spells, the firelight of Igni and the blue light of Alder intertwined, and the green dragon wailed and was decapitated.
According to Eskar, the Wolf Faction mentor believes that it is very beneficial for the demon hunter apprentices to be inspired by the scenes of George fighting the dragon.
In fact, George died a very frustrated death. He killed the green dragon that caused trouble in all directions, but he was also seriously injured and dying, and he didn't even have the strength to drink the healing potion.
In the end, a thief stole the equipment and blueprints, and pretended to save him, but actually assassinated him.
George died unwillingly and disappointed.
The gryphon sect demon hunters who adhered to the ways of knights risked their lives to kill monsters that harmed and destroyed villages for humans, but they themselves died of human greed.
The matter was so ironic that the naughty Wolf Sect apprentices did not respect the foreign dragon slayer very much and gave him an exaggerated mustache and a majestic male profile.
The glorious heyday is finally in the past.
Kaer Morhen is now empty, with not even a ghost to be seen in most areas and minimal home furnishings.
The cold wind blowing through the wilderness blew in through the window and passed through the corridor unimpeded, without even an echo being heard.
The entire fortress was quiet and lonely, like a dead city and a ruin.
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The two walked through the corridors and stepped onto the long spiral escalator.
Eskar dutifully explained the purpose and history of each building and room: reception room, training ground, podium, alchemy room, forging hall, library... most of the facilities are damaged and cannot work, with only the basics remaining. Function.
"Master Eskar, it's only been the four of you in Kaer Morhen this whole time? How long has this been going on?"
The strong man lowered his head and remained silent for a long time,
"There are actually seven or eight members of the Wolf sect who are our contemporaries, but most of them died in the Demon Hunter Tournament."
A witcher tourney?
It seems to be a competition between northern witcher schools.
Roy recalled something.
It happened when Geralt was in his teens and twenties. During the conference, King Radovit II of Kaedwen alienated the Cat Faction witchers and joined forces to deal with the Wolf Faction.
Secretly, heavy troops were mobilized with the intention of annihilating all mutants.
Although the conspiracy was not fully successful, most of the demon hunters in the north died in this battle.
Druid Mossack, as the referee, came to his aid and Geralt escaped with his life.
"There are still two or three demon hunters who have disappeared and betrayed the school. They may not be able to escape their fate and die in a certain battle."
Roy shook his head secretly, this is not necessarily the case.
As far as he knows, Berengar, the blacksmith master who betrayed the Wolf Faction, lives in Vizima and is still alive and well.
"To this day, Kaer Morhen has not replenished new blood for more than twenty years. The last apprentice was an orphan picked up by Teacher Vesemir. It is a pity. Due to the lack of warlock assistance, he failed to survive the green grass. Trial. Death... is very painful."
Furui Fubo's face showed deep loneliness, and Eskar added, "For more than 20 years, there are only four of us living in Kaer Morhen and barely maintaining a little popularity."
"Vesemir spends most of his time stationed in the castle. Geralt, Lambert, and I come back every winter to drink and share stories around the campfire until spring."
Roy looked dazed after hearing this.
Geralt, the three young men, can at least go out on adventures and have some fun.
What does it feel like for an old man from Vesemir to guard such a lonely and dilapidated fortress for decades?
He was suddenly confused.
What is the reason why the Wolf Faction has not made any changes for hundreds of years and allowed itself to be annihilated by the times?
He couldn't help but ask,
"Except Master Vesemir, have you three 'young men' ever recruited apprentices?"
Askar's fast pace stopped and he touched the scar on his right face again.
He thought of the creator of this scar, his accidental son.
When Eskar chose to let go, he did not take her away. She did not become a demon hunter, but she also started a glorious life.
"Neither Geralt nor I have any chance of being an apprentice."
"The profession of a demon hunter is always linked to fate. The rise, prosperity, and decline of the academy are also a destined result." The man said, "If the law of accidents prevents us from recruiting apprentices, then It’s destiny!”
Roy raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect the scarred man to have such a negative and pessimistic attitude.
The meaning revealed in the words is, isn't it just waiting for fate to send an apprentice to you? What's the difference between waiting for pie to fall from the sky?
"Master Eskar, have you ever thought that if the Wolf Faction doesn't make some changes and continues to let it go? Those who return to Kaer Morhen in the winter will have a good time with you and share the wonderful journey. There will be fewer and fewer partners."
"Aren't you sad, are you sad?"
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"I'm used to it..." Eskar shook his head, "The witcher always leaves suddenly."
"You have experienced the trial of green grass. Understand that the process of mutation is full of misfortune and pain."
The man paused, looked at the empty hall, and said those words that Roy would never forget,
"To a certain extent, every time there is an unexpected child who accepts the trial of green grass, there is one more separated family in the world, and one more mutant who has endured the world's malice for a long time and is lonely."
"But this pain also pays off, and all the efforts are worth it!" Roy retorted, "At least after the mutation, the demon hunter has strength and lifespan beyond the reach of ordinary people. He can repel bandits and invaders, and in a crisis-ridden world Survive the environment."
“With this power, the world is so big, where can’t we go?”
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"Roy, you are still young...you don't understand some truths. For most people, ordinary and ordinary life is the real happiness." Eskar shook his head. "The profession of a demon hunter means sacrifice far greater than its meaning!"
"Furthermore, Kyle Morra has long since lost its resident mage, and no one knows how to handle many alchemical instruments. The Green Grass Trial is too risky and is tantamount to death."
"Geralt thinks so too?"
Askar didn’t answer, or he acquiesced.
No wonder they avoided the topic of change last night.
The entire Wolf Faction may be better off with Vesemir and still be willing to recruit apprentices.
Lambert is more ambivalent.
There is no doubt that Geralt and Eskar must bear some responsibility for the decline of the Wolf Faction.
They don't want to see any more young children ~IndoMTL.com~ being tortured by cruel mutations.
So they all gave up on the girl of their destiny.
Unless God sends an orphan without a father or mother in front of him.
Otherwise, these two guys would probably never have opened.
Roy sighed, feeling a strong premonition in his heart.
It is not difficult to reach a pact of mutual assistance with the Wolf Faction.
But it is difficult to get them to join the team and grow the power of the demon hunters together.
How can I change their mindset?
Well, first, gain their trust.
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"Come on, Roy, you've seen what you need to see, let's go prepare dinner."