Witcher's Atelier

With reference to his past life memories, Victor knew exactly what kind of person the Elf Sage Avallac'h was. He knew both his limits and his demands.

He has two goals, one: to defeat the current King of the Wild Hunt. Eredin; Second: Use Ciri as a sacrifice or tool to completely eliminate the "White Frost Disaster".

As for whether she will become a tool or a sacrifice, it depends on Ciri's mental state - if she is strong enough by then, she will be able to repel the return of the hoar frost, otherwise she will be engulfed by the hoar frost.

Judging from the results, Avallac'h is not considered an enemy, but he is certainly not a friend. He can only be said to be a collaborator who temporarily shares a common goal.

Under this general premise, Victor's relationship with him is based on a clear "stake relationship", and a friendly or unfriendly attitude will not change the situation.

Therefore, there is no need to tolerate the other party's discriminatory speech, and the elf will not fall out over it.

He would only say, "It doesn't matter. I forgive your offense. You are so young and at the age where you are naive and ignorant."

The witcher smiled and said, "Ah~~Thank you for your tolerance. I can't help it, I'm still a child."

After hearing the response, the elf frowned slightly. For some reason, there was an unknown fire burning in his heart, but considering what he really needed to confirm, he took a deep breath to regain his composure.

"Victor, Ciri told me about you."

"Oh, is it so?"

"Haha, not just once. She trusts you very much, very much, enough to make people feel jealous."

"If you find that you are not trusted, it may be because you are not sincere. Communication barriers between people often boil down to the lack of the word 'sincerity'."

Avallac'h frowned and observed the witcher quietly for a few minutes before speaking again.

"Victor, although I'm not sure why, you seem to have an irrational hostility towards me. This is a very abnormal phenomenon. It is neither close to Ciri's description nor consistent with your past resume. I can only guess. Perhaps it is the bad nature of human beings, the unusual possessiveness of the opposite sex!

And I decided to solve it in the simplest way - let's stop being polite and get down to business. "

He waved his hand to signal Victor to admire his paintings and recited them in a chant-like voice.

"Know that the time of the sword and ax is near, the age of the wolf and the snow. The time of frost and white light is coming, the age of madness and contempt: Tedd Deireadh, the age of the end.

The world will die in the frost and be reborn under the new sun. It was also the time when the seed sown by Hen Ichaer - the Ancient Blood - was reborn. This kind will not sprout, but will burst into flames.

Ess’tuath esse! This is inevitable! Watch for the signs! If you want to know what the signs are, listen to me: first, Aen Seidhe - the blood of the elves - will flood the earth..."

"'Aen Ithlinnespeath', the prophecy of Aen Ithlinnespeath, the most famous prophet in the mainland," Victor touched his chin, "You just explained it ten minutes ago: peasant women and fishermen can become prophets.

Now another prophecy is mentioned.

I'm curious, as an elf sage, do you really believe in her? Do you believe her? Does fatalism have such a profound impact on you? "

"She foresaw everything." The elf did not look at the witcher, but stared at the dense rain outside the window, "From the emergence of humans, the ancient wars, the spilling of the blood of humans and elves. To the rise of your race and the decline of our race. From then on, the armies of the southern rulers flooded and destroyed the northern kingdoms.

Everything went as she predicted, and the destruction of the world began, the witcher.

Those who are far away will die of plague, those who are near will die by the sword; those who run away and hide will die of hunger, and those who survive will be lost to frost and snow... Because Tedd Deireadh is coming - the end, the sword The age of the ax, the age of contempt. The time of white frost and white light, the era of cold wolf, wind and snow..."

"It's so poetic."

"Would you like to hear something less poetic? The angle of the sun will change, and the world's frozen frontier will move permanently southward. These peaks will be submerged by vast glaciers. Ice and snow will bury everything, and winter will come."

"It's scary, but the world won't end. Humans will wear warm trousers, maybe plus long johns," Victor said indifferently, "and fur coats, and hoods to cover their ears."

"I have to agree with your opinion." The elf said, "Although Islin's prophecy did not mention this, we all know that cockroaches and humans will not become extinct. You will always be lucky enough to have many children and grandchildren. Go down.

As for us elves, the prophecy is very clear: only those who follow the swifts will survive...

The swift is a symbol of spring, a savior, the one who opens forbidden doors and shows us the way to salvation. Swift will make the rebirth of the world possible. Yuyan is the son of the ancient bloodline. "

At this point, Avallac'h turned to Victor and spread his hands, "And what I really want to say is that I know what you are doing, but it is all in vain. The millstone of destiny will grind the grain of fate... … You can’t change what’s going to happen.”

"What's going to happen?"

"Things prophesied. Things decided before eternity. Of course, this is just rhetoric. Goals, plans, and results are all in place, and the mechanism is foolproof."

"Either poetry or philosophy. Or both? Because they're hard to tell apart sometimes. Can you be more specific? Keep it short? Oh, I'd actually love to discuss it with you, but I noticed the rain is easing off, and I We must seize the time to strengthen the tower defense.”

Avallac'h looked at him sharply.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Oh, I'm sorry...it seems you didn't understand me at all. Let me tell you straight away: the preparations you made to defend against the Wild Hunt are completely worthless and useless.

First of all, it is too late. The most critical changes have already occurred, and none of us can change the past.

Secondly, after years of experience, Swift is on the right path. She can protect herself excellently and has the power to make everything fear her. So your efforts are unnecessary. Third...well..."

Victor smiled evilly, "Don't stop, Avallac'h. I'm listening."

"The third...the third reason is that there are many people helping her now. I really hope you won't be so arrogant and think that you are the only one connected to that girl's fate."

"that's it?"

"that's it."

"Goodbye then."

"Wait a mininute."

"I told you, I'm in a hurry."

"Hypothesize for a moment," the elf said, "Maybe I really know what will happen, maybe I really can see the future. If I agree with your enthusiasm and efforts, tell you what will happen, tell you the future! What will you choose? Find a quiet place, sit back and watch, waiting for a series of events to happen one after another until the inevitable result occurs? "

"Won't."

"What if I told you that although the probability is very low, your actions may indeed bring about change, but it will develop in a worse direction? Would you change your mind? Oh, I can see it from your face, you will not.

What a surprise, why? "

"You really want to know?"

"think."

"It's simple, because I don't believe in your metaphysical theory about goals, plans and results. I also don't believe in your famous prophetess Islin and her predictions...at least not completely.

I think all predictions only represent certain possibilities, and there is no future that cannot be changed.

Destiny is mine, in the palm of my hand.

What I want to say is: 'Prophecies are not fabricated lies, but mirages. The phantom may be real, but efforts to chase it are doomed to failure. ’

Avallac'h, this is me, Victor. Corleone, a little experience as a prophet. Whether you accept it or not, I would like to remind you that it is foolish to place your hopes on prophecies. "

After saying that, the witcher was about to leave, but the elf raised his hand to stay.

"I haven't finished speaking yet. Victor, if you interfere with the millstone of destiny and affect the goals and plans, the direct consequence may be the sacrifice of more people. Although this is not particularly important, countless people die every day anyway.

But some things are destined to happen, and no one can change it, no one can stop or reverse the laws of all things.

Neither you nor I nor the sorceresses can do it. Even Ciri couldn't do it. What's your opinion on this? "

"It's just a mirage. But thank you for your advice, Avallac'h."

"Haha, to a certain extent," the elf shrugged and smiled sarcastically, "I also want to see what the pebbles falling into the millstone can do... Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"Just shut up. Thanks and bye!"

…

Leaving the east tower, Victor held up his umbrella again and walked in the atrium.

Although he had just tit-for-tat, and even secretly mocked Avallac'h for wasting his years, the witcher knew very well that with the knowledge accumulated over the years, the Elf Sage was by no means a wasted name.

And if you want him to devote himself to the cause of fighting against the Wild Hunt and give full play to his subjective initiative, he must make him feel that he is a chess player, a person who makes moves, and that he will not hinder him.

The Godfather once said, let your friends underestimate your strengths and let your enemies overestimate your weaknesses.

Avallac'h, on the other hand, has both friend and enemy attributes.

So Victor decided to let the elf see what he wanted to see, a fool who had some ability but couldn't recognize his own limits, an arrogant fool who was easily manipulated by emotions.

Such a character fits the stereotype of the other person, and Avallac'h can easily believe it without any acting skills.

And when necessary, this impression may come in handy.

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