Chapter 108 Trial

Crown glanced at the two and smiled, "Del has been promoted to the extraordinary level, and the camp's military strength has increased a little bit."

"Okay," Nick slapped the table, "The blacksmith is a hardworking man. I have always been optimistic about him."

Geralt thought for a moment and asked, "Is he the one who was contaminated? I remember he has a daughter."

"Yes, that's him. It was a blessing in disguise. His physique became stronger."

The demon hunter then asked, "Has the herbal potion been prepared?"

"Yes, when I refined the second batch, I modified the amount and process of some materials according to the medicinal properties. The effect is stronger. You can consider which one to let Alan use."

"You made two batches and both were successful?"

"Of course, come on, I'll get it for you," Crown turned and left.

"Tell us if there is anything you need to do." The unhappiness on Nick's face due to the attack disappeared. If the witcher apprentice successfully advanced, there would be two more extraordinary people in the camp, which would at least be enough people to help with the night watch at night.

. . . .

Geralt compared the colors of the two sets of potions, then poured out a little of each potion and put it in his mouth to taste it.

His frown relaxed: "You have indeed succeeded. Did you improve this group?"

Clown glanced at the potion in his hand and nodded: "How is it? Is the effect stronger?"

The demon hunter smacked his lips and said, "Your talent for herbal medicine is as amazing as your talent for swordsmanship, but..."

"But what?"

"Alan has been calling you big brother. He is going to take part in the Green Grass Trial. Won't you give him something?"

Clown was puzzled: "What for? I don't know how demon hunters advance."

"Give me four pieces of the Purifying Talisman. This is a good thing that can help him stay sane. Also, give me a bottle of Holy Water II to use as high-energy food. The priest said he would provide help."

"Are you sure you want the Qingxin Talisman? It can indeed help people maintain a calm and rational state of mind, but based on my experience, being too rational will become an obstacle to advancement."

"You are making an empiricist mistake. Demon hunters advance by mutation, not by condensing life seeds. The mutation process is extremely painful. Even if many demon hunter apprentices succeed in advancing, their personalities will become cold-blooded and twisted, and they will be more likely to lose control.

The Heart Purification Talisman cannot relieve pain, but it can suppress the distortion of human nature caused by extreme pain."

"If you are sure it will work, I am willing to help you." Clown took out two Heart-Clearing Talismans and a bottle of holy water and handed them to the demon hunter. He shook his head and said, "As Alan's teacher, I have given you a few Heart-Clearing Talismans as part of my reward these days. You actually took four from me. Is that enough?"

"We, the master and the disciple, live a hard life, unlike you, the clergy of the church." Geralt grabbed the talisman and said goodbye.

"Alan will thank you. Four are enough. The first two or three hours are the hardest. Once you get through that, the pain will be much less and you can bear it. There is no need to waste more Qingxin Talismans."

Crown called him: "Which set of potions are you going to choose for Alan?"

"I think it's best for a person to take control of his or her own destiny." The demon hunter turned around and said, "I need help preparing a quiet room. I think you have a secret room here, right?"

"Yes, let's go find the priest."

. . . .

Night falls.

Alan ate most of his food and followed Nick and others to the underground secret room.

"You guys go in," Nick pushed open the door, "Crown and I will be waiting outside."

The lights in the room are soft and bright.

Geralt placed two sets of potions and a pot of water on the table and said gently:

"Alan, this set of potions is average, but the other set will be more effective. It will make you stronger after your mutation, but also more dangerous. You need to think carefully about your choice."

"Of course I have to use the one that makes me stronger," Alan made the choice without any hesitation, "I always remember the night when the teacher saved me. My family members were killed by monsters, and it was my turn next.

You came down from the sky and gave me a second life. You gave me this deep wound on your face to protect me when you sent me to Kaer Morhen. I want to become stronger and help you hunt monsters together."

Geralt placed his hands on the apprentice's shoulders and said solemnly, "Kid, remember what you said today. You can hunt monsters, but you can't turn yourself into a monster.

Always remember your original intention, and when you can’t bear the pain, think about your ideal. One day, I will be proud of you. "

"That day won't be too far away," the boy smiled, his eyes clear and bright.

The demon hunter also laughed. He pointed at the potion and said, "First, drink this bottle of blue Mother's Tears. It can turn you into a plastic form, improve your physical strength and endurance, and quickly make you fall into madness. Then, drink this bottle of red wild rye juice. It can improve your perception and reaction ability, improve the effect of casting spells and reduce consumption.

As a final step, drink the green thatch juice to increase your resistance to poison and elemental damage."

He took out four bottles of Qingxin Talisman Water and one bottle of Holy Water and placed them next to the potion: "You will become very painful after taking these potions. These things were given by Clown. They are very helpful for enduring pain. I once told you the effective time of the talisman water. Do you remember?"

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Alan said "hmm" and nodded heavily, "Remember, a bottle of talisman water lasts about an hour."

Geralt nodded and took out his nameplate. A rough relief of a wolf's head was engraved on the gray-white metal plate.

He hung the metal plate around the boy's neck: "I am with you at all times."

The witcher looked deeply at his student, kissed his forehead, then hugged him tightly for a while and turned away.

Teacher, I will definitely succeed. Alan reached out and stroked the bumps on the nameplate, quietly looking at the teacher's back.

He took a deep breath, drank a bottle of talisman water, and then picked up the Mother's Tear. Geralt walked out of the room and said to Klauen and the other man waiting at the door: "You go back. I'll stay here tonight. The mutation will last for three days. As long as he survives the most dangerous night, he will be almost successful."

Nick pointed to the next room and said, "This room is not locked. Go in and get a chair."

"Okay, thank you. Now I want to stand for a moment."

Klauen walked up and patted the demon hunter on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Alan will succeed."

"It will definitely succeed," the witcher placed his hands on his chest and clenched them tightly, repeating these words firmly and in a low voice.

Nick and the other man looked at each other and left together.

Coming out of the secret room, Clown said, "I'll go on night watch, and I can teach Del the breathing method while I'm at it."

"Okay, I can sleep peacefully now."

"Ding-ling-ling"

A clear voice was heard, followed by several men's sharp wails and "woooo" sounds.

"Geralt was right," Nick said angrily. He didn't even bother to put on his armor and just picked up the flail and rushed out.

Crown immediately ran back to his room, put on his longbow, took his revolver and sword, and rushed out the door.

(End of this chapter)