Chapter 220: The Banquet of Chaos (2-in-1 Chapter, It's Too Late to Divide the Chapters)
Chapter 220
Su Yuan has always felt that these medieval Western fantasy style worlds are too rough and substandard. Just like that botched show in the Ice and Fire world before. And the same is true of this banquet now. And more direct, more shameless.
There is no intrigue, and some are simply unscrupulous invectives and all kinds of frivolous slander. The envoys of various countries, apart from not drawing their swords against each other, have exhausted all kinds of foul language. It is also interspersed with all kinds of nonsense bragging. Even Geralt was pulled into the water.
The two nobles argued about how many tails the manticores had. One of them said he had killed a two-tailed one. And the other said that he killed five tails. Su Yuan almost laughed when he heard this. Let's go up to the truth, don't just drink and eat food.
When Geralt was asked, his face was also painful. Although he would love to debunk these two fools. But for Dandrien's sake, he still held it.
"Multi-tailed manticores, in general, do not exist. However, when these monsters are affected in some way, they will mutate and become more dangerous variants. Therefore, the two of them may have encountered some kind of special variant, which is much more dangerous than the average manticore. β
Geralt rounded the game, and the argument was over for the time being. Next is the exciting marriage proposal.
One by one, young aristocrats stepped forward one after another, showing off their 'beauty' and various 'legends'. I hope to win the heart of Princess Pavita. But Pavita just sat in her seat with an indifferent face and didn't say a word. In fact, Su Yuan also understands very well, because these young nobles who came to propose marriage don't know what's going on, and they are crooked and crooked. With that appearance, it's no wonder that Paveta doesn't even lift her eyelids.
The most ridiculous thing is that those young aristocrats actually show off their seeds strongly, and this kind of thing is openly flaunted. A prince of Nilfgaard said that he had five brothers, so his 'seed' must be exceptionally strong, and that Paveta must have been born of a boy.
To be honest, they didn't blame the women for giving birth to boys and girls, which made Su Yuan a little surprised. But there are five brothers, so he must have a son, what is the theory?
And the Kldwin suitor in the back is even more direct. He said that he had sex with more than 40 women, and 17 of them were pregnant. That's why he's the strongest man...... When Su Yuan heard this, he finally couldn't help it. Poof, laughing. He even thought of what would happen if he strengthened one of his various talents to be selected. Thinking of that picture, Su Yuan had a black line. Stop thinking and stop thinking nonsense.
However, everyone present seemed to be accustomed to this kind of thing. There is no sense of surprise. Therefore, Su Yuan's sneer was particularly harsh. Even Queen Carranser on the stage looked at him a little strangely.
"Boy, what are you laughing at? If you don't believe me, I can try it with the two women next to you, and believe it or not in one night I'll be able to get them both pregnant with my seed. β
, this kind of insult Su Yuan will never bear. He was about to get angry, but Renfrey on the side couldn't bear it anymore. With a bang, the long sword in his hand was unsheathed, and he was ready to step forward and cut this idiot. After experiencing the battle of the dragons, both Renfrey and Yennefer's mentality has changed subtly.
To put it simply, as long as Su Yuan is by her side, their care has become much smaller. Su Yuan's strength gave them an unprecedented self-confidence. For this kind of idiot who spits fragrant mouths, the two have no intention of keeping their hands at all.
At this moment, Queen Carantor spoke.
"Who are you? I'm sorry, but my guard just told me that he doesn't know you. Is it a nobleman from some northern country? I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you. β
Len Furui didn't intend to give the queen a son at all, but Su Yuan still spoke. Before that, he had quietly poured a drop of saliva into the nobleman's glass. This also caused Renfrey's hands to pause for a moment.
"I'm sorry about where we came from......" A commotion interrupted Su Yuan's explanation. Outside the door, one of the guards was knocked to the ground, and a masked knight rushed in.
He was good at it, knocked down several guards in succession, and rushed into the hall.
"Your Majesty, I am Uchion from Elitewald, and I have come to win all that I have, your daughter Pavita. We ......" he was about to say later, but Carranser had already interrupted him.
"Guard, kill him."
A dozen guards rushed forward and laid siege to Uchion. But this guy is a smart man, and he can't speak without hesitation. As soon as the soldier arrived, he shouted out what he wanted to say.
"I once saved King Rogner of Sintra. He replied that he should repay me with an accident rate. And this accident was his daughter, Pavita. She belongs to me. β
The so-called law of accident is an ancient conventional law in this world. The person who saves another person may, in accordance with the law of accidents, offer a reward to the rescued person for the first thing he sees when he returns home, or something that the rescued person does not know but already hasβusually a child that the rescued person acquired when he left home, and such a child is called an "accident child."
Hearing this, Caranthor became even angrier. As a woman, it was not easy for her to rule Sintra. After all, this is a patriarchal world. So Caranther's temperament is a bit extreme. She hated these laws made by men and wanted to be able to rule the country with her own will.
"I repeat, kill him."
More soldiers rushed in. Although Uchion has a good force value, he is not a master of the level of Su Yuan or Len Frei after all. Soon it was no longer able to hold on. In the process, his mask was knocked off. A hedgehog face is revealed.
A hedgehog face in the truest sense of the word. The head of this guy is the image of a hedgehog. But with an anthropomorphic color, it looks like some kind of special orc. There was an uproar in the hall. Countless aristocrats talked about it, wantonly mocking this farce. Caranther's face became even more ugly as he listened to these mockery.
Geralt could tell at a glance that Uchion had suffered a curse. He hasten to have compassion for these cursed humans. Immediately drew his sword and stepped forward to help. The rate of surprise in this world is a very sacred law.
However, it is like the sacred covenant in Game of Thrones, and the rights of the guests. This kind of convention, commonly known as the law, has always been meant to be broken. Caranther heard what he said, but still ordered others to kill him, which is a typical example.
However, just as Geralt drew his sword, another sword separated his long sword. That man was Renfrey. Su Yuan stood still and didn't move. Said slowly.
"Geralt, have you forgotten your oath? Do not participate in the entanglement of human grievances. That's the credo you live by. Why would you choose to do it now? Answer me, or you won't be able to get past Renfrey. If you don't believe me, you can try. β
The moment he drew his sword, Geralt realized that he was no match for Renfrey. So, he thought for a moment and replied.
"If you want to survive independently without participating in grievances, you need a stable world. We can only survive if everyone follows the rules. If the ancient law of accident rate cannot be obeyed, then no matter how much we dodge, we will not be able to survive. β
Su Yuan stared at Geralt's face for a few seconds.
"Very well, Geralt, you're starting to think again. You have friends again. Start thinking about the truth of the world. You've changed a lot. Su Yuan said, and a long sword suddenly appeared in his hand. β
"Actually, when we first met, I thought about giving you this sword. But at that time, you were like a walking corpse. Lack of a true soul. So, I put that thought away. Now it seems that you are worthy of this sword. Its name is Running Wolf. β
Lady Catelyn of Winterfell finally fulfilled her promise and gave Su Yuan the Valyrian steel sword, which she named Running Wolf. It's a perfect fit for Geralt's character.
Geralt subconsciously took the sword, and then noticed. This sword bears some resemblance to the one in the girl's hand. All are made of an unknown metal. There is a peculiar comfort to the hand, as if it was born for him.
The hilt of the sword is carved with a wolf-shaped pattern. It fits his title of white wolf. No wonder Su Yuan said before that this sword was prepared for him.
At this time, Uchion could no longer hold on. He was knocked down by a soldier with a spear, and although he was not injured, the sword in his hand was picked off. A long axeman, striking from the side, slashed at Uchion's neck with a volley of axes.
Seeing this strange knight, he was about to die under the great axe. Geralt arrived just in time, and the sword in his hand slashed at the great axe.
Uchion reacted quickly, immediately grabbed a long sword beside him, and stood up again. This is Caranther speaking.
"Geralt. You can see clearly, what you see in front of you is a monster. You're a witcher, kill him. You can do whatever you want. Geralt refused without hesitation.
"No, I don't want anything. What I want is just in this moment, to maintain the sanctity of the accident rate. β
"That's a pity, guard. Kill them. And you, listen to me, whoever can kill these two men will be able to marry my daughter. β
With Caranther's roar, countless guards rushed in. And with that came the young nobles at the banquet. Hundreds of people surrounded Geralt and Uchion.
"Mommy ......" Paveta on the high seat wanted to say. But Caranther interrupted her directly.
"Listen to Pavita. Once you are married, you can find as many lovers as you want. But today, you have to pick one of the nobles present to be your husband. And you'll never see this ugly monster again. β
It was clear that Caranther was aware of Uchion's existence. Even tonight, Geralt was able to come to the banquet for a reason that she acquiesced. But unexpectedly, Geralt not only did not take the job, but instead helped Uchion. This was the main reason for Carranse's rage. She had the feeling of lifting a stone and shooting herself in the foot.
Even Geralt is a witcher, and he is a rare high-level witcher with a second enhancement. But in the face of the siege of hundreds of elite soldiers, it is impossible to deal with it perfectly. If it weren't for the sharpness of the Valyrian steel sword, he might have missed a long time ago. What's more, Uchion was far inferior to him, and a flaw soon appeared in his back.
Many of the surrounding nobles, seeing hope, rushed forward one after another. Most of these young aristocrats who came to propose marriage were in good shape. As soon as he joined the battle at this time, the pressure on Geralt suddenly increased.
And at this time, Su Yuan suddenly had a strange thought. And this idea came out of my life, and it never lingered again. He thought for a moment, and then said to the two girls beside him.
"Tonight's banquet is going to be wonderful. Are you interested in mixing it up? β
Len Frei was very familiar with Su Yuan's character, and as soon as she looked at his expression, she knew that Su Yuan had thought of some strange idea. On the other hand, Yennefer was a little eager to try. She has the heart to fulfill this team of hard-working couples.
Just when Geralt and Uchion couldn't hold on, a sword flash flashed, and five or six spears stabbed at Geralt were cut off. At the same time, Yennefer pushed her hands forward, and a magic shield appeared on Uchion, helping him block a large number of attacks. And Len Frei directly used the Alder Seal, a violent shock wave, directly knocked more than a dozen people away, and the entire battlefield was suddenly emptied.
Su Yuan and the three of them stood beside Geralt and Uchion with their swords, and helped them form a circular formation to protect the injured Uchion.
A smile appeared on Uchion's lips as he saw so many people protecting him. It's just that there is a hint of invisible pride hidden in that smile. And theoretically, he should never have such an expression at such a moment.
Uchion struggled to his feet, and suddenly something felt amiss. When he looked up, he saw that Su Yuan was looking at him with a smiling expression.