"This time we came to Sintra because of Wild Hunt?" Roy asked curiously.
"That's just one of the reasons," Leto said, shaking his glass. "According to our investigation, the Wild Hunt briefly appeared in Sintra for two consecutive years in 1252 and 1253."
"Once or twice could be said to be accidental. But three years ago, in 1258, the Wild Hunt came to Sintra again, and it was repeated in the same place in such a short period of time, and we realized that it was no coincidence."
"There must be something in Cintra that attracts the Wild Hunt as much as they crave young witcher apprentices."
Leto looked sad, "When we come to Sintra, we must investigate the wild hunt's attempts. After all, the withered Viper Academy is definitely not the opponent of the Wild Hunt in its heyday, and cannot compete with them head-on..." He paused. After a pause, he said solemnly, "It can only undermine the Wild Hunt's actions and weaken their power."
"However, some accidents happened in the middle, plus your trial of green grass, we have only arrived at Sintra until now."
"Fortunately, it seems that the Wild Hunt has not succeeded, it is not too late." Oakes interjected, they arrived in Sintra a month earlier than the two, and have been investigating for a while.
"A wild hunt attempt?" Roy on the opposite side went through the two years mentioned by the witcher in his mind, and after a while, he had a guess.
"1252, 1253, 1258, these three years are all related to one thing."
In 1252, it was the witcher Geralt who defused Downey's curse at the Palace of Sintra, and indirectly contributed to the marriage of Downey and Princess Pavetta.
The one who attracted Wild Hunt should be Princess Pavetta, who is carrying the blood of the ancients.
The princess had a sudden outburst of magic at the banquet, when she was pregnant and the child in her belly was Ciri.
In 1253, Ciri, the son of the ancient blood, was born, which led to the Wild Hunt.
In 1258, Ciri returned from Skellige to settle in Sintra, often accompanied by her grandmother Calanthe.
It seems that what Wild Hunt has been seeking has always been the blood of the ancients in her body.
Although he wanted to understand this, Roy couldn't tell the truth to the three witchers.
This matter is related to Ciri, the son of the plane, and it is of great importance. At present, people in the world who know this fact can count on one hand.
The more people who know about it, the more likely the news will leak out. If there is any chain reaction that will cause a huge change in the future situation, he may not be able to handle it with his current ability.
In Sintra, he would go to Ciri himself.
"Little devil, do you know what's going on?" After getting along for half a year, how could Lesso not see his abnormal expression
Roy pretended to sigh, "I was just thinking, where should I start to find the root of the Wild Hunt?"
"Actually, there has been some progress," Oakes said. "After we consulted with residents who had witnessed the Wild Hunt at various times and summarized their scattered accounts, I found that the Wild Hunt knights were in Sintra searching for a person. the whereabouts."
Sure enough, the snake demon hunters are all great detectives, and they are infinitely close to the truth.
"In 1258, a 5-year-old girl from a village outside the city suddenly disappeared, but an hour later she reappeared at the door of her home intact. Unfortunately, the child was so frightened that he was insane and could not communicate normally. We used a little trick. The words just came out of her mouth."
Oakes recalled, "That evening, she was playing outside the woods not far from the house, when the sky suddenly became cloudy and thunderstorms broke out, and she ran back frantically, but behind her came strange shouts, whistles, neighs and heavy hoofs. Then she felt that she was being picked up as soon as her body was light."
"She said that she was being carried on a horse, a horse that was flying in the sky. She looked back in horror and saw a face with a mask of horror, and heavy dark armor. A few words were vaguely heard. "
"Cintra, Man of Destiny... and a sentence with an odd pronunciation. We judge it to be an Archaic-like language."
"After that, she fell into a coma, and when she woke up, she was outside the house. The girl did not have any physical injuries, but her spirit was severely damaged. She often had nightmares and saw the terrifying face of the Wild Hunt. But as a reward, we used Yake Sifayin healed her and made her forget those dreams."
"Now, this man of destiny is our target. No matter what, we can't let the Wild Hunt get her first!"
Roy took a sip of wine, "What do I need to do?"
"Let's not mention the mission, and then drink a few rounds," Oakes changed another glass of wine to Roy's table.
"Man of Destiny... Apprentice Witcher... What happens to people who are kidnapped by the Wild Hunt?"
"The Viper Academy has been studying this for hundreds of years. As a member of the Academy, you are naturally qualified to know the inside story." Lesso said, "The Wild Hunt travels around the world, spreading war, disaster, and killing like a plague. Their careers are not all smooth sailing, and occasionally they encounter difficult guys, and there will be personnel attrition."
"So they need new forces to replenish their ranks."
"what do you mean… "
The witcher lowered his head, "There was a Snake Sect witcher who passed the same trial as us and was kidnapped by the Wild Hunt. Later, in a battle with the Wild Hunt, we found him."
"Even with the dark knight armor and winged helmet, the body is ghosted, Heinz's iconic pupils and weapons are still there, but his people are completely brainwashed and become the puppets of the Wild Hunt."
"This kind of example is not uncommon. Most of the converts will fight to the death for the Wild Hunt. A few lucky ones will be sent back by the 'merciful' Wild Hunt in their lifetime and return to the world again."
Letho's eyes swept over him like a torch. "As far as candidates for kidnapping are concerned, the Wild Hunt especially favors witchers, young witchers who are easy to transform, or powerful witchers. Weapons' sharper."
"You mean me?"
"That's right, kid, you might also be brainwashed by Wild Hunt."
"Then, if I get caught, is there a way to save me?"
Leto shook his head, "I haven't heard of anyone escaping the clutches of the Wild Hunt under other circumstances unless the Wild Hunt is released. road, they won't notice you."
Next, the three witchers exchanged cups, leaving some time for the young man to digest the information.
"One more thing," he interrupted the trio's small reception, "Lesso, if I remember correctly, you said at the beginning that the Wild Hunt was just one of the reasons for going to Sintra. Is it time to put the Tell me the rest?"
"That's not what you should be involved in."
"I don't know if you don't tell me?"
"Boy..." Oaks suddenly got up and grabbed Roy's arm, "I heard from Leto that you have a good physique and learn things quickly. How is your swordsmanship?"
"This guy basically doesn't praise anyone. It can make him look at him differently. I'm sure you won't disappoint me!"
"Hiccup..." Oaks burped a wine burp and staggered and dragged him out, "Accompany me to relax my muscles and bones, and eliminate the alcohol smell!"
With that said, Roy was dragged out of the door by him.
"Pfft—" The door was slammed shut, and after a while, there was the sound of the body and the steel sword colliding, and the panicked neighing of the horses.
Serret said in a low voice, "This kid has something to say. Have you probed his bottom with Axel?"
Lesuo's face became very strange when he heard the words. As early as the first day he was on the road, he had tested it with Fayin... He could instill knowledge into his mind, but he couldn't ask anything, as if there was an invisible anti-interrogation device.
"He is different from ordinary people, but he is trustworthy!"
The bald man looked out the door with gloomy eyes, "We all know that the source of suffering in this world is not just wild hunting, but also politics."
"He's the most potential witcher I've ever seen... I've thought about it... Exposure to that dirty business might destroy him."
"It's not like what you said... Besides, he's so clever, he'll find out sooner or later."
"Okay... Secrecy! Try to make him a legitimate witcher!" Serrit shrugged helplessly at Letho's fierce eyes.
"Let's talk about business, Wieden's messenger has been hanging around in Sintra for a month, and soon this side should send the princess to be engaged. And the army stationed in Irunwald has added another Scanner brigade, Is there any action on Calanthe's side?"
"We're not professional spies, just send the news, and the favor is over. We'll cut off contact with that side completely in the future."