In addition to Lu Qi, there are many people who are paying close attention to the direction of the war for various purposes.

Among them, the demon hunter who finally recovered after recuperating in Brokilon Forest for six weeks.

After learning from Triss that Geralt was in Brochlon Forest, the witcher's friend and great poet Dandelion came to Brochlon, known as the "Forest of Death" with the help of a king's guard.

Chiron.

Although he was almost scared to death by the tree spirit and fell down in the slanderous environment, he still saw Geralt, who was unshaven and looked very slovenly.

Under Geralt's questioning, he also explained the situation of the war:

"...As soon as the battle for Dol Angra began, Emhyr sent an envoy to the city of Vizima. It is said that King Ervir of Verden swore an oath of allegiance to the Nilfgaardian Emperor and opened the

The gates of all fortresses on the Yaruga River declare surrender."

"The fortress of Verden and the mouth of the Yaruga River have fallen into the hands of the Nilfgaardians. A large number of black-clad legions are eager to attack, seriously threatening the flanks of the Kingdom of Temeria..."

"So, Foltest gave in and abandoned Aedirn?"

"Yes." The bard nodded and continued: "However, he still sent troops to the Pontar Valley, occupied and stationed the Haji Fortress in Aden. The Nilfgaardians also made no move, and even more

They did not enter the territory of Verden, even though that land was already surrounded by them. This is undoubtedly one of the prices for keeping Temeria neutral..."

"Ciri is right." The demon hunter casually broke a branch in his hand and murmured: "Neutral... has always been despised."

"What did you say?"

"Nothing. What about Kaedwen? Why doesn't King Henselt of Kaedwen help Demavi and Meve? Aren't they allies?"

"If Henselt follows Foltest's example and doesn't take his signature and seal on the covenant seriously, thinking that the king's promise is meaningless, then he would be stupid!"

"Aden fell, Temeria compromised, Redania was in chaos, and the Nilfgaardians' next target was him. Could it be that he couldn't even see such an obvious thing? Even out of reason, he couldn't

Troops should be sent to support Aedirn..."

As he spoke, the demon hunter seemed to remember what he had seen during his many years of traveling, and his calm tone began to fluctuate:

"What do you think, Dandelion, is there still reason in this world? Or is there only despicability and contempt?"

Hearing this question, the bard did not speak, but silently looked at the tree spirits appearing around him, not knowing how to answer.

"You don't answer to prove that Ciri is right? The only one who is wrong is a naive, outdated and stupid demon hunter like me..."

Whispering? The witcher raised his head, blinked his orange cat eyes, and continued to ask:

"So? Henselt chose the mean side, right?"

"On the bridge of the Diverny River? Marquis Mansfield of Ard Kalai (capital of Kaedweni), holding hands with Meno Cochran, commander-in-chief of the Dol Angra forces of the Nilfgaard Empire?

They shook hands on top of the bleeding and dying kingdom of Aedirn? They divided the spoils in disgrace. It can be called the most despicable handshake in history."

The war situation has come to an end for the time being. However, the question that Geralt is really concerned about has not yet been answered.

"Speaking of despicable? Dandelion? Where are those sorcerers? Where are those bastards who fight for their own interests and fight to the death?"

"Foltest drove all the warlocks who had served him out of Temeria. Philippa helped the queen quell the chaos in Tritog, and Triss and Keira accompanied her? How many more days are there?

One went to Kaedwen. Most of the warlocks fled further to Kovir and Humphos. After all, they chose neutrality..."

"I know. Where is Wilgefortz? And his followers?"

"He is missing. Listen to Alex? When you fainted, that tower that Ciri and Vilgefortz entered together? There was a magic explosion, and Vilgefortz was blown away.

come out..."

Before he finished speaking, the demon hunter interrupted him:

"Where's Ciri? Have you seen her?"

"Listen to what Triss said? Her body was not found in the ruins? She must have used the teleportation gate on the top of the tower to teleport to who knows where."

This news made Geralt feel more relaxed.

"Tell me about Yennefer, you should know."

"Listen, I really don't know anything..."

"Don't lie, I understand you."

Seemingly annoyed by his friend's question, Dandelion couldn't help but raise his voice:

"Since you really know me, why do you have to force me to talk? Since you know me so well, you should know the reason why I keep the secret!"

The slightly raised voice of the bard woke up several dryads leaning against the tree.

"Sorry, he's a little excited..."

After Geralt comforted the dryads and fell asleep again, the bard broke the silence:

"Geralt, you always insist on not getting involved in any incidents. To you, nothing is important. Perhaps it is because of this that she already did what she did when she started this chess game with Vilgefortz.

alright..."

"That's enough! Don't say another word. When I hear the word "chess game", I want to kill someone!"

As Yennefer's bedfellow, how could Geralt not notice what role Yennefer played in that coup?

He just doesn't want to think about these things...

"It's time to go. The dryad will take you a few miles upstream to prevent you from falling into the hands of any soldiers or bandits, or even the Scoia'tael."

Looking at the demon hunter who suddenly stood up in the dim environment, the bard couldn't help but stand up as well:

"Well, you want to stay?"

"No, I won't. I have to go find Shirley!"

Hearing this, Dandelion was stunned for a moment, and then said:

"Geralt...listen to me first..."

"Listen to what you said?!" The demon hunter's emotions suddenly burst out: "She is alone now. I can't leave her alone, Dandelion. You will never understand, and no one will ever understand.

,except me."

"If I leave her alone, everything I have suffered will happen to her again. I can't do that!"

"I understand, so I want to go with you."

"Are you crazy? Do you know where I'm going?"

"I don't know, Geralt. However, I met a few acquaintances of Kovir on the road, and they heard some rumors about Ciri. Those rumors also spread to the Scoia'tael and the Nilfgaardians.

中.So, let me tell you..."

After standing there and thinking for a long time, the demon hunter finally sighed and said calmly:
Chapter completed!