Although Lan En was sure that the two great masters in the school would not turn a blind eye if he was in a life-and-death crisis, their initiative to help was another matter.
It feels like a passive blood-locking skill becomes an active summoning skill.
Facing Lann's surprised question, Jeron nodded: "We were reluctant to help you at first because of the demon hunter's tradition of 'training'. But from the news we have received from the outside world during this period, you are much better than we thought, even too good..."
"Training is no longer necessary. I should help you revive your career as a demon hunter. However, Kelda and I are prisoners of the old times. Our sins and beliefs mean that we cannot leave Kel Siren and settle elsewhere. I can only provide you with some help as a teacher and senior when you need it."
Lann hesitated to speak: "But the destruction of the Kel Siren is not the fault of you and Mr. Kelda. If Master Elan were still alive, he would definitely not want you to punish yourselves like this..."
Jielong waved his hand to stop Lan from speaking: "That's it, just treat me as a high-level fighter. Just say hello to me when you need help, just like you contact me every time you need some new decoction. But now you have a whole snake sect following you, so I don't need you to make decoctions anymore."
Lan En smiled embarrassedly, and took out a pottery jar from the [Inventory]: "I really have new ingredients for decoction recently, the kind that even the Snake Sect can't handle..."
Jielong looked at it carefully with a surprised look on his face. "Ancient Deer-headed Spirit? You can actually hunt monsters of this level? This can indeed make the most suitable decoction for our Griffin School. You should stay with me for a while, so that we can learn the techniques of enchanting and infusing magic together."
Lan nodded excitedly.
As for Jaron's unwillingness to leave Kel Siren, he stopped trying to persuade him, but he had not given up in his heart.
It is said that a strong woman is afraid of being entangled... No, it is "If you work hard enough, you can grind an iron rod into a needle." Jielong went from being unwilling to leave Kyle Siren for even a step to being willing to leave and be a thug for himself occasionally. This is already a huge breakthrough from zero to one. "Zero" has been broken through, so "one" is not out of the question.
This sentence sounds weird...
Forget it. If it doesn't work, I'll just write letters more frequently next time.
…
Enchanting and infusing magic are both extremely delicate tasks, not to mention that Lann's two swords are the top works among magic weapons, and the [Top Griffin Set] is also a treasure close to the pinnacle of demon hunter equipment. Therefore, Geron's work process must be more cautious, so as not to damage the original charm of these magic equipment.
In addition, this was also a teaching process for Lann to learn, so Jielong deliberately slowed down the pace so that Lann could understand and absorb more easily. In the end, the whole process took a full three days to complete.
After the enchantment and infusion of the equipment, it was time to boil the medicine. Lann also learned and gained a new kind of magic potion -
[Ancient Deer Head Essence Decoction]: After the drinker drinks the decoction, each time he uses magic power, his magic power recovery speed will increase rapidly.
In a sense, it is an unlimited firepower mode. After drinking this bottle of medicine, perhaps the magic power consumed by Lann when casting the seal has not been recovered much.
In addition to Geron, the members of the Snake Sect also borrowed another small alchemy laboratory in Kyle Siren during this period to mix the mutation-inducing substances collected in Haji Fortress into corresponding potions.
[Forktail Dragon Decoction]: The magic power, vitality, and adrenaline consumed by the demon hunter during the battle will be accumulated, and when reaching a critical point, the demon hunter's next attack will be strengthened. The more types of energy accumulated, the fewer types of energy are needed.
This is a decoction that the more fancy the attack, the higher the output. With one seal and one slash, you can accumulate vitality and magic power at the same time, and the next attack will definitely be enhanced. But if you just slash wildly with the sword, it may take four or five times for the next attack to be enhanced.
In addition, there are other monster decoctions.
[Griffin Decoction]: After receiving damage, the drinker will temporarily increase resistance to the corresponding damage.
Being burned by fire increases fire resistance, and being cut by a knife makes the skin harder. This is a medicine for tanks, maybe bear-style demon hunters will like it, but unfortunately there is no such school in Lann's current team.
In addition, there are [Pterodactyl Decoction], [Petrified Cockatrice Decoction], [Ghoul Decoction], [Evil Ghost Decoction], etc. The monsters attracted by the Squirrel Party are indeed diverse. Previously, because Kael Siren did not preserve the biological materials, he did not equip Lan with a complete series of decoctions. This wave almost directly collected a small part of them.
Thanks for the gift from Scoia'tael!
With so many special decoctions, plus the poison resistance that Lann had maxed out during his Demon Hunter mutation period, he will have a new drug-taking style of play in the future.
By the way, when the [Alice] scimitar was being enchanted by Geron, the soul Alice in the painting naturally left the possessed state and hid in Lann's room. She seemed to be a little afraid of the elders of the Griffin School, but was still discovered by the sharp Geron and Kelda.
The final result was that she was introduced to the two witcher masters by Lan. After learning about Alice's experience, the two well-informed witchers could not help but exclaimed. With their chivalrous spirit, they also felt sympathy and sadness for Alice and welcomed her arrival.
Alice was happy about this.
The soldiers of Cintra used all their strength to clear the snow from the entire castle. However, there were still many damaged parts of the roof and the walls that had not been repaired. Geron and Kelda thought they could do it themselves, and they expressed their gratitude to the people of Cintra for their help.
Lann narrowed his eyes slightly as a portal opened. After passing through this portal, he would return to Cintra.
In addition to Geron, Kelda and Little Leo also came out to see them off.
Looking at the boy who had obviously become resolute and strong, Lann was in a good mood as he recalled his immature and childish appearance in the White Orchard not long ago:
"Leo, you must train seriously here. You are also my servant, and I look forward to the day when you can serve me as soon as possible."
The little guy nodded vigorously: "Yes! Lord Earl!"
After hearing Lann's instructions to Leo, Jaron was silent for a while, then he crossed his arms and suddenly said, "When you go back, you must study harder and don't waste your magical talent. You must also keep up with the accumulation of knowledge. I am very dissatisfied with you for not being able to recognize the royal griffin in the first place this time."
Lan En's face suddenly turned red with embarrassment when he heard this.
"But when you return to Cintra, with Mossak here, I don't have to worry about you being lazy." Geron's melancholy face smiled, "Be careful, and come to me if you have any difficulties."
Lan nodded seriously: "Yes, teacher."
Then he turned around, pulled the reluctant Heifeng and rushed into the portal.
Ahead was his homeland which he had left for more than three months.
Sintra, I'm back!
…
If in Kaelthain Rann he was a wanderer returning home, then his return to Cintra was in a sense the "return of the king".
Compared to the Kael Sirens, where only Geron came out to greet them, the Cintra's ceremony was much more ceremonial. Before setting off, Lann specifically asked the Cintra cavalry to polish their armor and tidy up their clothes, showing the spirit of the "Lion Guard".
The portal was opened by Mossak. He had already communicated with Geron and opened it specially at the main entrance of Brokilon.
As soon as Lann landed, before he opened his eyes from the dizziness, the cheers had already penetrated into his ears and he could no longer hear any other sounds.
"Lion! The Lion of Cintra!!!"
"Lord Lannister! Long live Lannister!! Long live Cintra!!!"
Lann suppressed the discomfort brought by the portal and used strong facial expression management to make himself smile appropriately, friendly, sunny, yet dignified and steady.
At the same time, he also felt that his Black Wind no longer had the discomfort it had when it went to Kel Siren. He actually straightened his chest and held his head high, letting his mane flutter in the wind in response to the cheers of the crowd.
Worthy of being my horse!
Seeing the Earl's smile, the people cheered even louder. Mossak did not actively gather these people, but just asked them to clear a piece of open space here in advance and told them the news. They gathered here spontaneously. From the expressions on their faces, it can be seen that they have been waiting here for a long time.
Due to the crowd, they stumbled as they walked. If it were Cintra in the past, they might have held up flowers and ivy and clinked their wine glasses. But now supplies were scarce, so they could only send their praises and blessings to the sky to congratulate Lan En and his party for their safety.
With a loud thump, like a heavy pillar hitting the ground, the people quickly grew a fence made of vines to prevent accidental trampling, and then the city guards came up to maintain order. Lann noticed that the craziest group of people in the crowd were those wearing sackcloth with three lion claw marks painted on them. The enthusiasm in their eyes almost ignited the magical plants in front of them.
If I remember correctly, these people were the "Lion Cult" that was spontaneously formed at the beginning?
"Be safe and maintain order!" Lann shouted loudly. Due to his superhuman physical strength, his voice was heard by everyone present, even overshadowing the cheers of the people.
The ordinary people of Cintra were fine, but the members of the "Lion Order" were suddenly shocked after hearing what Lann said. They no longer had the crazy energy to squeeze forward to catch a glimpse of Lann's true face. Instead, they turned around and started to maintain order at the scene with the city guards.
That's not true. Judging from their expressions and eyes, their madness has only increased. But their behavior actually reveals a sense of rationality, full of a contradictory contrast.
The Cintra soldiers cooperating with them all looked at this group of "believers" with an indifferent expression, obviously they were used to it.
Mossack appeared from the end of the crowd and slowly approached, bowing to Earl Lannister as a royal adviser.
Lan accepted Mossak's greeting with a stern face, then jumped off his horse as quickly as possible and hugged the druid.
This scene made the cheers from the surrounding people even louder. It seemed that during this period of time, Mossak's prestige in the base had also increased significantly.
"Uncle Mossak, why did you create such a big battle? Is the front line all right?"
"I haven't seen you for three months. The people need some encouragement. Basic order is still being maintained as usual, and the soldiers on the front line have not retreated. You must also go to the front line later to comfort and encourage the soldiers there."
After hearing Mossak's arrangement, Lan nodded: "That's natural."
He turned around, looked at the eagerness in the eyes of the people of Cintra, and suddenly he felt a sense of heroism in his heart.
He was going to say something.
"Everyone!"
The lion roared, and all the people fell silent within a few breaths. They looked at Lan, and only the expressions on their faces showed their excitement and anxiety at the moment.
"As you all know, I have spent the past three months traveling to Temeria, to Redania, and finally to Hajgar's Keep to hold talks with other kings of the North."
Although Cintra retreated to Brokilon, it was definitely not trapped. News and caravans from the outside world would continue to arrive here. Every time Mossak received a letter from Lann, he would selectively modify it and then announce it to the people of Brokilon and the soldiers on the front line to enhance the cohesion and combat effectiveness of the camp.
"Brave Lannister! Just Lannister!" Some people shouted very cooperatively. These two titles were the reputation Lann earned for not harming civilians after being offended in Temeria, and the praise he later received for protecting White Orchard from the Goat-horned Demons.
"Knight of the Lake Fairy! Monster Slayer!" This part should have been spread because of the rescue of the people on that boat in Redania.
"The savior of Novigrad! The lion that walks on fire!" This part may be due to the Fox Theater.
Lann stretched out his hands and pressed down, quieting the people who were still about to shout out various titles for a moment.
"These false names are insignificant and are just embellishments on my way to Pontar. What is really important is the purpose of my trip. I must say that I brought back good news."
Lann raised his right fist above his head: "We are now in a serious situation of war. Our enemy is a powerful and cruel opponent. They have better weapons and more sufficient resources. I know that everyone has been panicked and uneasy these days, not knowing where tomorrow will be. But you all swore to protect your homeland, just as I swore to protect you!
For this reason, I set out on the journey to Pontar. Now the northern kingdoms: Temeria, Redania, Kaedwen, Aedirn, and the United Kingdoms of Lyria and Rivia have all reached an agreement with us and will fight against Nilfgaard with us! The warriors of the Black Empire will soon be expelled from our borders, and we will be able to return home soon! "
The crowd's cheers suddenly stopped, and a stronger vitality began to brew in their eyes.
“This is the last period of darkness before dawn. It is also in these days before we see the dawn of victory that Sintra needs your hard work to overcome all difficulties. We need to unite in the face of difficulties, we need to support each other in the face of challenges, and support each other in breaking down obstacles. We need to respect and understand everyone’s contribution.”
"I promise you, these days will soon be over and we will be victorious!"
With every word Lan said, the people's eyes lit up a little bit. After he shouted out the last word, the people were quiet for a moment, and then burst into cheers that almost broke through the sky.
"Cintra! Cintra! Cintra!!!"
"Long live the Lannisters!! Long live the Lion of Cintra!!!"
Mossak smiled as he watched Lann's back turn around and face the cheers of the people. In a trance, he seemed to see the young and famous First Queen of the North who was so brilliant.
[No, Lann has surpassed His Majesty Calanthe. The path he is walking now is more difficult, but also broader. He and Ciri, the two of them will surely lead Cintra to a higher position.]
The old druid thought so. He stayed in Cintra to teach Ciri's mother, hoping to train a powerful magic disciple. But he accidentally formed a bond with this country that did not like magic, and then became the enlightenment teacher of Lann and Ciri.
He also firmly believes that he will be able to witness the rise of a more powerful king in the future.
[It’s just that the reproduction of this demon hunter is really a problem…] Thinking of this, Mossak’s brows wrinkled again, [The research on demon hunter mutations must be put on the agenda as soon as possible.]
Seeing Lann turning around, the old druid immediately relaxed his brows and revealed a kind smile.
Let the people witness Lann's return, inspire a higher level of cohesion and morale, and Mossak's goal today was achieved. The old druid then led the people who had returned from afar to the interior of the settlement. Wherever they passed, vines automatically grew out to separate the crowd. The people also cooperated well, crowding outside the vines, but restrained themselves from taking a step inside the vines.
The soldiers who followed Lann out all held their heads high. They accompanied the lion of Cintra across half of the northern border as a guard and brought him back safely. This was an honor in itself. At the same time, they secretly made up their minds to achieve even greater glory on the battlefield later.
The people of the Snake Sect looked at Lann in amazement.
"Although I knew Lan the earliest, I have never followed him back to Cintra." Kolgrim met Lan in Temeria. At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh, "I have heard rumors about him before. Although I expected that the scene of his return to Cintra would be exaggerated, I didn't expect it to be this exaggerated."
The eyes of the people were all on Lann, only occasionally they would glance at the people of the Snake Sect. But for the Snake Sect demon hunters who were used to wandering, these "aftermath"-like eyes were already hot enough.
Then, some noisy discussions flowed into their ears. The sharp-eyed and sharp-eared demon hunters could easily distinguish them from other useless information.
"Look, those guys with amber eyes, are they demon hunters?"
"Yes, although they are not as majestic and charming as the Earl's eyes, they are comparable to Mr. Geralt's."
"No, no, I think Mr. Geralt is more handsome."
"But the bald demon hunter in the front is really strong. He is obviously a warrior with great strength..."
"With so many demon hunters, isn't Cintra safer? Long live Cintra!"
There were voices from the public, as well as praise from soldiers who had fought alongside Geralt. The undisguised recognition and praise in their words made the Snake Clan feel uncomfortable.
Kolgrim tapped his horse's belly and approached Letho: "I think I'm starting to like this place."
Lei Suo still had no expression on his face, but there was a barely noticeable upward curve at the corner of his mouth.
"The Demon Hunter Order... perhaps this is the most suitable place."
…
Compared to three months ago, the construction of Brokilon is now more lively. The refugees who fled here have found their own living places here, engaged in logistics work such as weapon making and food processing, and contributed to the war together.
The security here is also more strict. It has undergone tremendous changes from a small town at the beginning, to a camp after the arrival of the army, and now it has been completely built into a simple fortress.
Not far away, the quartermaster could be seen arguing with several merchants. Among those merchants were not only humans, but also dwarves and halflings. When they saw Lan and his men passing by, they all saluted them.
Outside the lord's mansion, the old butler Ens had already been waiting at the door with his grandson Hardy. After bowing to Lann excitedly, Ens forcefully asked Hardy to take Lann to bathe and change clothes.
He went to arrange accommodation for the four snake demon hunters. The old butler had already learned about the arrival of the four guests from Mossak and was ready to welcome them.
The three servants were dismissed on the spot and returned to their respective residences in the mansion to rest. Milva seemed to want to follow Hardy to serve Lann, but was forcibly dragged away by House.
The accompanying Cintra cavalry were arranged in the row of residences closest to the lord's mansion. They were the best soldiers selected from Cintra's current team, and they had experienced enough experience in the three months following Lann. Their organization would not be disbanded in the future, and they would continue to exist as Lann's guards.
Everything was arranged in an orderly manner.
Soaking in the bathtub, enjoying the gentle massage and scrubbing from his personal servant, Lann sighed in satisfaction:
"This is what home feels like."
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