The morning mist filled the Yaruga River, and in the lazy water, a barge with the flag of the three lions on a blue background was struggling to move forward at a slow speed.
Most of the passengers on board were merchants and farmers, taking naps.
There was also a small group of soldiers wearing silver chain mail and steel swords on their waists gathered near the bow of the ship. In front of them was a little girl in a clean white dress, looking at the looming islands and the outlines of many small islands in the mist. .
"Collier, how long until you arrive?"
"Lord Krause said that we will reach Nastrog in three hours at most."
Ciri yawned, lowered her head and counted the white spray that was broken by the boat, a look of sleepiness appeared on her face, "The Yaruga River is empty, it's so boring." She pointed at the stern of the boat angrily. people, "Besides, why should I accompany this group of snoring guys!"
"Your Highness, please be considerate. It's not disgraceful to be in the same boat with your own people. Also, please don't lean on the side of the boat, it's too dangerous." The round-faced maid said, trembling with fear. He grabbed the little girl's arm and pulled her slightly off the side of the boat,
"Humph! Coward, you shouldn't follow me!"
…
Right in the mass of the people at the stern.
"It's quite pleasant."
The witcher grinned, and changed to a more comfortable left posture, admiring the boundless river view. The sun was shining on the dimly yellow river surface, the mist filled the water, and the waves were rolling, like a hazy oil painting.
But soon, he sighed, and a figure sat down beside him.
The visitor was a thin man in his thirties, wearing a fat and not clean cloak with a round brass brooch on it. He leaned his head toward the witcher and cleared his throat. , squinting her highly myopic eyes,
"Excuse me, you are a witcher, right?"
"no… "
"Dark gold pupils, beast-like vertical pupils, I'm sure you are a witcher"
"You are blinded."
"It doesn't matter if you don't admit it," the skinny man smiled heartily, "I just want to find someone to chat with to pass the rest of the boring time. In a sense, the witcher and I should have a lot in common."
This time, Roy also showed a hint of curiosity.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Linus Pitt, Master's Tutor and Lecturer in the Natural History Department at Cowborough College."
Niubao, also known as Osenfurt, is home to Osenfurt University, one of the top universities in the world. The poet Dandelion and the doctor Shani are both students of the school.
"Okay... Mr. Linus, it's a pleasure to meet you." As a high-level intellectual, the other party is willing to respect himself, a young witcher.
The boy also respectfully stretched out his hand, "Viper School Demon Hunter, Roy."
"I wonder why your Excellency traveled all the way to the west of Wieden?"
"I don't want to go to Wieden," Linus retracted his hand and corrected the witcher's words, "I was just searching for some mysterious and rare species in this river basin. But after so many years, I have visited Panang The Taal, and this Yaruga, always miss them."
"Why are you looking for those things?" The witcher frowned. Rare and mysterious species often mean mortal danger.
"Could it be that you believe in animal protectionism?"
Linus Pete nodded,
"To tell you the truth, I have established a rare animal breeding park near Ossenfurt, specially for breeding endangered animals, so that they can reproduce normally and not become extinct."
"For this, I spend a few months every year, traveling around the world, collecting rare species... This year's topic is still underwater."
"I heard that witchers are masters in the field of mysterious creatures. I just met you and wanted to exchange advice. Do you know anything about the biomes that live in the Yaruga River Basin?"
After speaking, Linus looked at the witcher expectantly.
Roy smiled happily, this guy is somewhat similar to an endangered animal conservationist named Doregare.
The Witcher was very interested in what he called the Rare Animal Breeding Garden, because rare animals meant experience and mounts.
If you have a good relationship with the other party, you may be able to visit in the future.
"I don't know much, so I can only chat a few words. Please be specific first. What underwater creatures do you want to search for?"
Linus rubbed his hands,
"It is rumored that this mysterious underwater ghost haunts the eastern basin of the Pontar River, the waterway from Foam City to Novigrad. They occasionally attack passing ships there."
"It's a pity that this year is the same as previous years, and I didn't find any valuable clues there. I can only change the river and go to the Yaruga River in the south to see if there are any traces of them near the mouth of the sea."
"Mysterious underwater creatures, attacking ships?" Roy turned his head and recalled what Serrit had taught, "You say that, I really have a clue."
"Oh," Linus asked excitedly, "you've seen it..."
"I haven't seen it, but I have heard of a mysterious underwater creature in the nearby watershed. According to the habits of witchers, that thing should be called a dragon louse."
Linus was taken aback for a moment, "Can you describe it in more scientific and systematic terms?"
"I mean the pimple-skinned, rough-skinned, four-yard monster with the appearance of an algae stump, ten claws, and teeth like circular saws."
Linus was stunned, "It does look like a species of dragon louse."
"You agree too?" Roy said, "This creature is extremely vicious and will eat everything that invades its habitat."
"Wait, let's not discuss it here for the time being. Is there something wrong with your Excellency?" Linus said sternly, "With the salinity of the Yaruga River, it is not suitable for the survival of dragon lice."
"It's not a dragon louse, what is that?"
"Have you ever heard of a giant octopus monster the size of a hill?" The Bull Scholar suddenly approached the witcher mysteriously, "It is rumored that this creature can adapt to fresh water and sea water, and it can be found in several main rivers on land and in the Cruising back and forth between oceans."
"Giant octopus monster?" Of course the witcher has an impression. In his previous life's acting experience, he killed that thing, but isn't the giant octopus monster sleeping in a floating port in the Pontar Valley
"I think those who attacked the cargo ship were its cubs! But first you have to see it with your own eyes!"
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"what!"
Suddenly, a woman's ear-piercing scream came not far away, and the conversation between the two was interrupted. When they turned around, they saw a middle-aged woman lying on the side of the ship, her face full of horror and despair.
"Lady, calm down, what happened?!"
The crowd gathered around.
"My son, my little blue..." the woman whined and pointed to the choppy river. "Fell, he fell into the water. Please, save him, save Bruce!"
"Not right."
The witcher's eyes pierced through the crowd - that little guy, he had a little impression, it was almost as high as the guardrail beside the boat, how could it fall
The vast river, the skinny boy...
The crowd shook their heads sympathetically,
"Hopeless… "
"poor child… "
"My condolences, ma'am."
At this moment, a burly man with a beard made a gesture towards the sailor on the boat, tied a hemp rope around his waist, and jumped into the river without saying a word.
"Pfft." Several waves splashed, completely drowning his figure.
Roy couldn't help but gave the man a thumbs up and took back the sword of the lake girl.
He and the others stood by the boat with bated breath, watching the waves, the sailors kept the barge in place as much as possible, the child's mother clasped her hands together and prayed hurriedly...