Witcher's Atelier

Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the third day after Xili came back.

At five o'clock in the evening, in the alchemy workshop in the north tower of Kaer Morhen, Victor stopped studying data that seemed to be endless, pinched the bridge of his nose, stretched his body, and walked to the window to breathe in the fresh air.

Blessed by the goddess, the plan to comprehensively enhance Kaermohan's combat effectiveness through the second mutation of the witcher is going very smoothly.

First, Leo obtained Geralt's "strong body" that evolved from the werewolf mutation inducer; then Angoulan also got his wish, using the griffon mutation inducer to become the second witcher to activate the "increased sense of magic". , is now asking Tokela to cast various spells and research exclusive personal strengthening seals.

In other words, the two demon hunters who relied on the mutation of "Victoria Green Herbal Elixir" have successfully achieved their second transformation smoothly.

It was also through these several human experiments that Keira and herself accumulated sufficient empirical data and were able to begin to expand the range of applicable ethnic groups.

This is not an easy task, because there are several members of the Wolf sect who use traditional herbal medicines to mutate, including Lambert, Eskar, Master Vesemir, and Leisuo of the Viper sect. One by one, they Their tolerance to secondary mutations is not as good as the three of them or Geralt.

So he could only sit here and work overtime, trying to calculate the precise dosage of the formula, otherwise a mutated warehouse in the shape of an iron maiden would immediately turn into a coffin board in the shape of an iron maiden.

"Hey... there's still not enough time!" Shaking his head to regain his energy, Victor prepared to return to his desk and continue working.

He sincerely hoped that he would have a few more days to at least allow him to evaluate Vesemir's physical functions and conduct a second mutation for the master, so that he would be more confident in battle!

Unfortunately, at the moment he turned around, he suddenly noticed a strange flow of magic power... Looking back, the sky became gloomy and dim, and his skin could feel the sudden drop in temperature. When he exhaled casually, it turned into white smoke.

Then the misty snow powder fell, it was the first snow...

All kinds of sudden climate changes may not mean much when viewed individually, but when all the signs appear at the same time, they only mean one thing──

──"Wild Hunt"!

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Whenever the cold wind suddenly drops at night and thick fog comes quietly, the residents of the mainland will wake up from their sleep and bolt every door and window in fear. Because they knew it was a sign that the Wild Hunt was prowling nearby.

——Excerpt from "Notes of a Wild Hunt Researcher"

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The first snow falls in the sky...

The main hall of Kaer Morhen was soon brightly lit. The large conference table was covered with countless topographic maps and plans, and the seats next to it were filled with people who were alert to the signal of war and gathered here.

Under the candlelight, they are the witchers of the Wolf Faction and the Snake Faction, and three beautiful sorceresses - Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss. Merigold and Keira. Metz.

Everyone's expressions were calm and their words and deeds were unhurried because they had been mentally prepared for this battle.

The main defense plan and layout were jointly drawn up and prepared in advance by Vesemir, Victor and Yennefer before Ciri returned.

So now that we are facing the battle, the only things that need to be done are detailed reminders and morale mobilization.

The person responsible for presiding over this work is the "White Wolf" Geralt of Rivia. He has a deep friendship with everyone present.

End the opening statement with a sonorous tone, “...So, this is what happened.

When the Wild Hunt attacks, Yennefer will surround the fortress with a magical barrier, forcing the enemy to land outside the walls.

And we will conduct guerrilla warfare in the woods, hunt down knight skirmishers, and give them a head-on attack!

The people participating in this battle are me, Letso, Lambert and Leo. "

Several people who were attracted by Geralt nodded in confirmation.

Then Yennefer knocked on the table, "Additionally, the Wild Hunt will definitely try to resonate through the guidance portal and destroy the magic barrier of the fortress.

There is no time to explain to you the principles of this kind of magic now, it requires too much prerequisite knowledge. Anyway, when you are hunting in the forest, you must look for these portals and close as many as you can.

The passage can be destroyed with the magic-blocking gold bomb, or the Arden Seal. Victor has not arrived yet for the magic-blocking gold bomb, and will be distributed to you when he comes.

I will give each of you an amulet, which can be made invisible by folding it in half, but please note that you must stay still or move slowly. If you move too fast, attack the enemy, or bump into the enemy, the amulet will become ineffective.

In addition, the enemy can hear your voice and smell your scent. Be careful of the hounds called by the wild hunting.

If you encounter a large number of enemies, do not attack without authorization. Give Triss a signal and she will help you with long-range bombing. "

Wearing a low-cut robe today, the red-haired sorceress has a blue gem on her forehead. She looks confident and elegant. "As Yennefer said, I will pay attention to the signals you send. If I see it, I will shoot explosive flames into the forest." Fireball, pay attention to avoidance in advance."

Geralt took a deep breath, "Remember that there are not many of us, so we must support each other and unite.

If things go wrong and the Wild Hunt forces us back, we will retreat immediately and defend the fortress gate to the death.

The atrium is the last line of defense. If we can't hold it, we're doomed. "

After a brief pause, Bai Lang solemnly emphasized, "Don't forget that Ciri's safety is the most important task in this battle. The target of the Wild Hunt is her, and we must protect her at all costs."

"That's right, I'll leave it to you all!" The response came unexpectedly from the door, from the late Victor Corleone.

He dragged a rattling cart and walked into the hall with devilish steps. On the cart was a large wooden box filled with ominous black ellipses with red, white or orange patterns painted on them.

The alchemist clapped his hands, "Dear friends, the red ones are honeycombs, the orange ones are dancing stars, and the white ones are magic-blocking gold bombs. There is enough of them, so don't save them. Take as many as you can.

Then be careful in the jungle, there are many traps, including booby traps, animal traps, and bottomless spike pits. The detailed distribution points have been reported to you before, so I won't repeat them here.

As for me, Angulan, Eskar, and I will carry another batch of arms to the top of the city wall, and form a second line of defense with Keira and the Demon Hunter Master to intercept the fish that slip through the net. If you need to retreat, we can also provide cover."

Staring at the wooden box full of bombs, as the person who knows the production level of this little brother best, Reso hugged Victor with an unusually bright smile.

Time and again, throwing powerful bombs on the enemy's head can be called a simple source of happiness for men.

The attack team was soon armed. Looking around at everyone, Geralt touched his chest deeply and saluted, "Once again. Thank you all for your help. If there are no other questions, we will go to the battle──"

"──Wait, wait, that's it? What should I do then?" The voice that interrupted the White Wolf's announcement belonged to a young woman. The speaker was Ciri, the target of protection. She was straightening her back, her green eyes sparkling.

With her eyebrows raised, Yennefer's tone was unquestionable, "Your mission is simple, stay here and don't move. If the Wild Hunt breaks through the fortress, run further inside, and we will all come to help you."

Ciri immediately raised her chin and retorted dissatisfiedly: "This is not right. You are all fighting, how can I hide alone in a safe place. Don't use age as an excuse. It's true that Angouleme is older, but why can Victor go outside, but I have to stay here?

I am three years older than him. I should join the war and I can take care of myself!"

"We all know this, child, but you are the target of the Wild Hunt," Vesemir put his hands on her shoulders, "You must also remember what is the most important thing when hunting monsters?"

"..., wait for the opportunity." Ciri answered angrily.

If others dissuaded her, she could still stubbornly retort, but when the master spoke, she could only reluctantly lower her head and sulked with her hands on her chest.

Seeing this, Triss beside her smiled, bent down to hug Ciri and comforted her gently, "Be good! My sister, we will be back soon. Take this amulet stone. When you use it, a ball of fire will fall near you. Take it with you just in case."

There were no other opinions. The pre-war meeting ended successfully, and everyone got up and left for the battle position.

Before leaving, Victor noticed that Ciri was staring at him with an unhappy face, and he happily threw her a flying kiss, then walked out of the hall.

The north wind was howling outside the door, as if winter had arrived.

Thanks to the book friends Xingyun Shangxingn and Mormorgan for their rewards and encouragement.