Chapter 528: Magic Blast: Branch
Rogette: "Your recovery is amazing, how did you manage it?" β
Regis: "Someone to help me, the guy you're hunting." Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"
Rogette: "Him? How so? Besides, what have you been doing all these years? β
Regis: "The here and now is not the right place to talk about these things. Later, we should have a chance to catch up slowly. But now we have to deal with the two of us here. β
Rogette: "So it's not an accident that you're here?" β
Regis: "I'm glad your reasoning skills haven't deteriorated at all. I'm here for Tiralph. I'm afraid he's in big trouble. β
Rogette: "His name is Tilaff. He's yours... Friend? β
Regis: "So to speak. But Tirav... What do you humans say... More like a beast than I am. But don't worry, I'm still taming him. β
Rogette: "Looks like you're not going well. He killed one knight when I arrived, at least three before that. β
Regis: "I'm sure he must have his reasons. Please understand that Tirav does not use killing as a way to exercise, quench his thirst, or kill time. β
Rogette: "Are you sure? β
Regis: "I'm pretty sure. Because I know him well. Although it doesn't look like each other on the outside, the two of you are actually the same kind of people. You both have sacred sentiments, but if circumstances force it, both of you will do immoral things. Remember what happened in 964? β
Rogert: "That was three centuries ago..."
Regis: "Leah, Rillea, and Sbara are in a panic. Women and children were killed, and bodies of people were left in the fields..."
Rogert: "The beast of Rillea, I've read this story. It killed nearly 200 people, and then a poacher is said to have taken a dagger blessed by the Prophet..."
Regis: "It was Tilaff who killed it." Then he found a hunter nearby who was dozing off and waiting for his prey to jump into the trap, and threw the demon's corpse at his feet. That's how the legend was born. β
Rogert: "Vampires rarely help humans. He must have hunted the beast for his own purpose. β
Regis: "You're wrong. There was only one reason for him to deal with the monster, because the boy it killed had given Tirav an apple without asking for anything in return. β
Rogert: "Very noble. β
Regis: "You're not the only one who selflessly helps others, friend. Wilkee Foz melted my body. Tirav found what was left of my body. As far as our rules are concerned, he can choose to leave me where I am, or take care of my corpse. He chose the latter, using his own blood to regenerate me. Do you know how much of a favor this is for vampires? β
Rogette: "You owe him his life, just like a human." β
Regis: "It's more than that. In this way, we have become brothers by blood, forming bonds that are unimaginable to human beings. That's why I know something isn't quite right. β
Rogette: "You've always been very compassionate. β
Regis: "Every vampire has a unique talent that takes centuries to develop. Because of this talent, vampires are difficult to classify. It's in Tilaff's nature to like to be in groups. In fact, he likes to be surrounded by low-level vampires and avoids humans. He haunts human beings and takes the initiative to kill people, which means that he is restless. And it's not a trivial matter. β
Rogette: "Is there any specific reason why he is so angry?" β
Regis: "What should I say... Tirav does not understand human beings, the human world, rules and traditions. It can be said that he is naΓ―ve. He doesn't understand your game, he doesn't know what deception and lies are. β
Rogert: "You mean he's maladjusted... Venting your anger? β
Regis: "I mean maladaptation can lead to conflict. But is that the case this time? I dare not say... But I'm going to get to the bottom of it. β
Rogert: "Gotta find him." lest he be even more angry and bloodied the whole Bao Curran. β
Regis: "Then our purpose is the same, it's like going back to the old days." β
Rogert: "It's not quite the same. After I found him, you know..."
Regis: "I know you've taken the task of settling him. But your mission is to stop the beast from continuing to kill innocents, not necessarily the beast, right? β
Rogert: "That's true. β
Regis: "Let's find him first." Hopefully, before then, I'll succeed in convincing you that Tiralf isn't some monster. β
Rogette: "Okay, don't say any more. But now all the evidence is against him..."
Regis: "Do you hear the voice?" β
Rogette: "The Knights are here, and they must have followed my footsteps." β
Regis: "I don't want them to see me. I built a makeshift base at the Pirla Cemetery. We'll see you there. β
Rogette: "Goodbye. β
Regis vanished in a puff of blue smoke. The men of the Order ran in.
Captain Knight: "Demon Hunter!" We rode over as fast as we could, but I'm afraid it's still too late! Where is the beast? β
Rogert: "I'm still investigating, I'm going to search this place. Tell your men to retreat lest they trample all the evidence. β
Captain Knights: "Ahem, guys! We must get the demon hunters to do their jobs. We are absolutely going to avenge Nilton. β
The Knights withdrew from the house. Rogette didn't waste much time here, and found an opportunity to leave and go to the cemetery that Regis said.
Halfway through, a boy stopped Rogette.
Boy: "Sir, sir, I have a letter from you." β
Rogert: "Letter? Who asked you to send it here? β
Boy: "I don't know, sir. I'm only responsible for delivering letters. β
Rogette tipped, and the boy handed the letter to Rogette.
Rogette read out the contents of the letter: "Dear Rogert, I hope all is well. I'm sure you're tracking down some terrible monster right now, or trying to lift some complicated curse. Rogette, I wonder what you're up to now...
No matter what you're up to, maybe you need to catch your breath. I bought an old manuscript from a merchant from Nesaire and discovered a mystery that may interest you a little. The book mentions a professor who once lived in Baucran. This professor specializes in mutations of demon hunters.
I don't have much other information, but that alone will pique your interest. It is mentioned that the scholar took his journal with him to the grave when he was buried. It is likely to contain the location of his laboratory.
Enclosed is a map I found in the book. Although there are a few defacements, I hope it will help you. Please be careful and come back to me as soon as possible. Your Lily on. β
Oh, it's Lily's letter. What does Rogette think about Lily and Yennefer? Which one does he want to be with?
Rogette looked at the letter and muttered to himself, "The professor who studies the mutation of the Demon Hunter... Maybe it's worth investigating. β
Rogette leads the players to a workshop where he takes on a quest with the boss.
Workshop Owner: "Word of mind, this isn't a hunting job, but I'm sure you'll be interested. I'm an armor master, and I've been searching for the blueprint for the most advanced mastercraftsman, the Demon Hunter armor, for years. β
Rogert: "I've heard about it, but I've never seen one. I thought all those blueprints were gone..."
Workshop Owner: "No such thing! I was fortunate to learn that the holder of the Master Blueprint had come to Towcente. Hey, they died later, but I know where they died! I just need a buddy to help me get the blueprints back. β
Rogette: "Since you know where it is, why don't you go get it back yourself?" β
Workshop Owner: "No offense, but do I look like a tough adventurer?" And, who will help me look at the store when I go to look for the blueprints? No... I'd rather give it to someone who is familiar with this kind of work. Give me the blueprints, and I'll build whatever you want. β
Rogette: "I still have a question, is it possible that all these blueprints have come to Towcent?" β
Workshop Owner: "Towson used to live with a Tynsel, who was a famous master of elven armor during his lifetime. Demon hunters would come to him from all over the world to forge breastplates and chain mail. β
Rogette: "I've heard his name, and he's said to be the best of the best. β
Workshop owner: "So his charges are quite staggering. Demon hunters must take on difficult and dangerous jobs in order to earn enough money for him. Well, some of them died, and the blueprints they brought with them were waiting to decompose along with their corpses. β
Rogert: "I see. Finding them will lead to the blueprint, but how do I know where to find their bodies? β
Workshop owner: "I happen to be Su Haien's apprentice. That's why I've heard the stories of the missing demon hunters. The story he told me... I didn't dare to find those blueprints myself. Let's make a deal. I'll tell you everything I know, and you'll give me a copy of the blueprint when you find it. β
Rogette: "How could this elven master take humans as apprentices?" β
Workshop owner: "My father is also an armor master. I helped out with him when I was younger, and then I started building my own gear. Master Tynsel saw my work and offered to take me as an apprentice. After all these years, I realized what an honor it was. My master later died in a massacre.
Although he imparted all his knowledge to me, I did not have time to meet the requirements of the guild for a master craftsman while he was alive. I know no one can compare to me in this business. But until I build the Master-level Demon Hunter armor, I'll never know if I'm up to the level of a Master. β
Rogette: "Where do I go to find these blueprints?" β
Workshop Owner: "I know of five demon hunters who may have died here, each from a different school, the wolf, the griffin, the cat, the bear, and the flying lion. Which should I say first? β
Rogette: "Tell me the story of the Wolf Brothers. β
Workshop Owner: "His name is Ayton, I remember it well. My master liked him very much and helped him find a safe but well-paid commission. A few years ago, an archaeological team came to Towcente from Glaupienburg. They asked my master for information about the Elven Ruins of Temos. He warns them that it is dangerous, and advises them to take Ayton with them. β
Rogette: "What kind of danger, you know?" β
Workshop Owner: "Legend has it that the burial chamber beneath Temos is infested with spirits. I don't know if these rumors are true, but the scholars and demon hunters have vanished. β
Rogette: "Tell me about the Bear School again." β
Workshop owner: "He came to Master Tynsel shortly after he took me on as an apprentice. I remember he had a bear's head badge around his neck, and the tall demon hunter was haggling with the old woman. β
Rogert: "Demon hunters don't make a lot of money. β
Workshop Owner: "Indeed, I can see that this guy doesn't have any money. But he vowed to complete the commission at the Douver Manor, where the building had collapsed, and bring us the money. Time passed, but the demon hunters of the Bear School did not return, and my master sent me to Dover Manor to inquire about the news. The demon hunter did take a job, but then there was no news at all, all I knew was that. β
Rogette asked the stories of the other three schools before taking the task and leaving. Rogette leads the players to the cemetery and finds the tombstone they are looking for.
Rogette: "The words inscribed on the tombstone are the ancient words: 'Salvation is not in Dornaved, but in our hearts.'" Glory to Ariellen. 'Damn, the professor's journal is long gone. Looks like someone else has learned about this, too..."This professor is the guy Lily mentioned in her letter who studied the mutation of demon hunters.
Rogette was a little annoyed and said to the players, "Let's take a look around and see if there's any other information..."
So, the players scattered to search, and soon found a set of footprints, and immediately called Rogette to come and check it.
Rogette: "Damn, the footprints are gone here again. I wonder if the grave robbers have found more information than I did..."
Tang Tu: "There are footprints here, and they don't seem to have been left by the same person as the group just now." β
Rogette: "These footprints are narrow and shallow, small and light. Maybe a woman? I don't know where it will lead. Hey, I can't find anything useful here, so I'll have to rely on the map Lily gave me. Go back and look at the tombstones... Aililan is mentioned above, along with Dornaved and Valley of the Nine. β
Rogette took out the map given by Lily and studied: "The places marked on the map are all wet now, and the Zansredo River passes through there, it must be the location of the former Valley of the Nine, and I want to explore there." β
So, Rogette leads the players to the river and swims over. The destination is in the water, and through the portal of the ruins, everyone enters the underwater palace.
Rogette: "The Tomb Robbers must have found something inside Molu's tomb and activated the teleportation portal outside. I don't know what other surprises are hidden in this place..."