In the evening, the sun sets.

Three riders came from the west along the spacious road.

The sound of horse hooves gradually slowed down, and after slowing down, the leading rider casually took off his black hood, revealing his young face with black hair and black eyes.

Looking at the towering city wall in the distance, Lu Qi immediately turned around, looked at his two companions on the side, and said:

"We're here, Vizima..."

Keira, who had light blond shawl hair, slightly lifted the brim of her hood, looked up at the outline of the city in the distance, and breathed a sigh of relief:

"Finally...I can't wait to go back to the city right away and take a good bath in the tub..."

Triss on the side also lifted her bangs on her forehead and said with some emotion:

"I thought I couldn't come back..."

Looking away, Lu Qi immediately focused on a wooden building on the roadside not far away, and then said:

"We will stay in a hotel on the outskirts of the city for one night, and then we will enter the city tomorrow after the city gate opens."

Keira was a little confused about Lu Qi's proposal: "Why? We are the king's warlock advisors. We can enter and leave the city whenever we want."

"Now is an emergency. The Nilfgaardians have already deployed troops on the border and are about to attack. There is no need to use their privileges to compete with the city defense."

"Besides, I don't think your Majesty the King doesn't know what happened on the island. I have reservations about whether he will believe you after that. So, I think it's better to wait until the city gate opens tomorrow.

I’ll go in first to inquire about the situation and then make plans.”

"Do we need to be so careful?"

"Proceeding with caution can often save your life. And... the hotel also has a bathtub."

"That's different..."

Although she felt a little frustrated that she could not return to the luxurious life as soon as possible, Keira still understood the basics and did not continue to persist.

After reaching an agreement, the three of them turned around and headed towards the brightly lit hotel...

...

For Lu Qi? This trip to Xianide Island was fruitful.

Through Keira, he participated in the gorgeous banquet of the Mage Conference, met many famous warlocks in the wizarding world, and further learned about the influence of warlocks on this continent.

Then? At the banquet, he finally got what he wanted and met Geralt, thus triggering the [World Quest]

The most important thing is that during the turmoil of the "Senide Island Coup", he chatted and laughed with Geralt, and then fought side by side, and successfully became friends.

Lu Qi had long thought about how to protect Xili.

There are many ambitious people who want Ciri and the "ancient blood" flowing in her body.

Vilgefortz, who is both a magician and a martial artist, Emhyr, the Emperor of Nilfgaard, and the King of the Wild Hunt who will land on the mainland in the future...

Before he was ready to become an enemy of these forces, he had to make Xili trust him.

But? It’s not that easy to gain Xili’s trust.

First of all? He has to go through Ciri’s adoptive father, the de facto guardian? That is Geralt!

Fortunately, Geralt has a good impression of him and already treats him as a friend.

This is a good beginning...

"Alex, what are you thinking about?"

Keira's call brought him back to reality. Lu Qi, who was standing in front of the stable, tied the reins casually, patted the horse's head, and turned around:

"coming!"

...

Walking into the lively and slightly dim hotel, the three people wearing cloaks did not attract much attention.

A bard stood by the fireplace, holding a lute in his hand and plucking the strings skillfully.

The seats in the tavern were basically full, and most of the guests were holding wooden cups, drinking wine, and enjoying the melodious music.

Because the sorceress's attire was too eye-catching, Lu Qi basically shouldered the burden of negotiating.

He went straight to the counter, took off his hood, and said to the hotel owner with a cold face:

"Is there any room left?"

Glancing at the two slender figures shrouded in cloaks, the innkeeper shrugged and responded casually:

"Yes, how many rooms do you want?"

"The two rooms should be close to each other."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out several Orens and put them on the table.

Seeing this, the boss's eyes lit up, he stretched out his hand for the gold coins, and said without forgetting: "No problem, I'll have someone take you to the room."

"Guests, please follow me."

Following the hotel maid, the three of them walked up the wooden stairs.

At this time, Keira, who was following Lu Qi, couldn't help but move closer, tugged at the corner of Lu Qi's clothes, and whispered:

"Two rooms? Although I don't mind sharing the bed with you at all, but Triss is still here..."

Hearing this, Lu Qi couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, "What are you thinking about? You live in one room and I live in another. This way, if anything happens, I can take care of you."

"Oh, that's it...what a pity..."

Seeing Keila's very regretful expression, Lu Qi couldn't help but complain in his heart:

No wonder the common impression of sorceresses often includes the word "lascivious".

Without the worries of reproduction, these sorceresses became very open-minded and even dissolute.

I have to say that when a woman becomes lustful, she really has nothing to do with men...

After arriving in the room, putting away his luggage and equipment, and washing away the dust from the long journey, Lu Qi knocked on the door next door.

The person who opened the door was Keira, who took off her cloak and wore a low-cut dress.

Seeing that it was Lu Qi, she crossed her arms and let the white snow create a deep ravine in the candlelight before saying with a smile:

"What? You changed your mind?"

Looking down, Lu Qi ignored the sorceress's teasing and said directly:

"If you need anything, just tell the maid to stay in the room as much as possible. I'll go down and find out the news."

After giving a warning, he turned and walked towards the stairs, leaving only the sorceress with a faint smile...

The entire hotel has three floors. The first floor is a pub dedicated to guests' entertainment and leisure, while the second and third floors provide accommodation services.

Arriving at the noisy first floor, Lu Qi came to the counter and asked the boss to send some food to Keira and Triss' room. He then went straight to a table in the corner and sat down.

On a long table nearby, several mercenaries wearing soft armor and carrying long swords were concentrating on playing Gwent.

The handsome bard picked up the wine glass, took a sip to moisten his dry throat, and then sat down on the wooden chair.

The next second, his fingers moved slightly on the strings, and his crisp voice began to sing along with the brisk melody:

"Admiring you is the meaning of my life"

"Beautiful Itariel"

"Please let me preserve and cherish these memories."
Chapter completed!