Enhill looked at Edward suspiciously, and moved his body, stiff from sitting for so long. www.biquge.info The Iron Emperor was also a skilled figure in his youth, but as Nilfgaard's territory expanded, he had fewer and fewer opportunities to engage in combat, and instead began to deal with seemingly never-ending government affairs.

This state has made his physical condition worse and worse, although he has not experienced any pain, but sometimes he still feels back pain.

As a man of great authority values health and longevity, Enhil, who was very suspicious of what Edward was saying and distrusted the stranger, felt a change in his body as his movements increased.

"Stand back first!" After a few stretches, Enhil ordered the guard to stand back, and said to the old squire, "Take him to the sorceress, I have something to talk to the young man about." ”

Geralt glanced at Edward, and seemed a little unhappy about his relationship with the ruler, but in the end he followed the old squire out without saying anything.

"Edward Lee, I see people very well, but I can't see through you. After everyone had gone out, Encher sat down, crossed his hands and looked at the calm Edward, "According to the intelligence, you are a demon hunter from far away, what do you want to get here?"

"For the sake of experience, Your Majesty. "I need enemies, they won't be humans, elves or dwarves. When I encountered the Wild Hunt, I understood that my enemies were the Heralds of Calamity. Just like my profession, demon hunters - demon hunters. ”

"It's a little hard to believe that you've come all the way to find an enemy?" the corners of Enhill's mouth curled, "Is there no enemy against you in your hometown?"

"Yes, but I have a reason why I have to train here, and I can't tell you. ”

"Very well, then I believe your lame reason for the time being. Enshir turned his hands back, looked at the hands that seemed to be missing a lot of wrinkles, and said, "My body tells me that you are not lying. But if what you're saying is true, I have no reason to let you go. I can give you a position of great power and prosperity in my realm, and you only need to cast this spell for me every few years, or serve as my mage advisor to Nilfgaard?"

"Your Majesty, do you think you can imprison me?" asked Edward rhetorically.

Enhill smiled and tossed one of the intelligence scrolls on the table to Edward.

"The person you're looking for happens to have been seen by my spies. Enshil watched as Edward opened the scroll and looked at it, "She seems to be with my daughter Ciri, and has helped Ciri fight the Wild Hunt several times. ”

"Regardless, the wild hunt appeared in my territory, causing great panic and trouble, and killing many of my people. Wherever they passed, few survivors could be found. "If I can't keep you around, then I want you to help me fight those demons." ”

"In return, I'll use agents from all over the country to help you find this woman named Hermione. ”

"Yes. Edward pondered for a moment, then nodded, "I will find a place within the territory of Nilfgaard to establish the Knights of the Demon Hunters." There are about 1,000 people, and I will teach them how to hunt demons. ”

"However, Your Majesty will not have command of this army. At this point, Enhil's face was a little unpleasant, but Edward continued, "And the Knights will not participate in the strife of the nations, our enemies can only be demons and wild hunts all over the world. ”

"Do you think I'll accede to such an impudent request?" Encher scoffed.

"I think you will. Edward remained calm, "Think about it, you only need to pay a piece of territory the size of a village in exchange for an army dedicated to fighting demons. What effect will the appearance of the Demon Hunter Knights have on the hearts and stability of your country?"

"You don't need pay, personnel, or logistics?" asked Enchil, surprised, and lost thought as he saw Edward nod affirmatively.

"You alone can raise an army of thousands of demon hunters?" Enshir thought for a moment, then confirmed.

"Of course, you may not know that the official personnel of the Demon Hunter Knights require extremely strict moral restrictions. Edward explained, "Once they are deficient, they will not be able to fully learn the fighting techniques I have taught them, which is the Light. ”

"So, I had to find someone myself. As for logistical supplies, salaries, or the construction of the Knights' camp, this is not a difficult task for us. ”

"Sounds a bit like the demagogic churches. Ernhill said.

"No, Your Majesty. Edward continued, "The people of the Church believe in gods they have never seen before, and we of the Demon Hunter Knights believe in our own hearts and in the light that comes from our own hearts of faith. Once they have violated the faith of the Order and become wicked, then they will lose their power. ”

"But that's just your words. "What guarantee do I have to guarantee that you will not get involved in the war?" Enshir thought for a moment and said, "If you break your promise and secretly spy or do anything detrimental to my Nilfgaard, I will probably suffer the consequences." Young demon hunters, agreements and promises are the least reliable things in this world. ”

"I can't guarantee it, and I don't know anything about Nilfgaard. Edward said directly, "Perhaps after the formation of my Order, our knights will intervene when they see some immoral behavior by the soldiers or officers of Nilfgaard. ”

"The territory of Nilfgaard is so great that even you, I don't think, can understand the thoughts of all the people. ”

Unshill did not refute or reprimand. Accustomed to intrigues, Edward's outspokenness and frankness did indeed make the iron-blooded emperor very admirable. But he also saw that the person in front of him really didn't seem to have any yearning for power, which he had never seen in his career.

"This thing made me think about it. In the end, Encher did not completely dismiss Edward's suggestion. After all, compared to the war with the northern countries, the domestic situation after the annexation of Temeria was more worrying to him, and if he accepted Edward's suggestion to establish the Demon Hunter Knights, the far-sighted Enhir could see that it would be of great benefit to stabilize the situation in the country.

"Then I'll quit first. Edward smiled, bowed, and then left the Emperor's study.

"Wait, Mr. Edward. Enhill changed his address to Edward, "Would you say the same thing to the emperors of other countries?"

"I think so. Edward said bluntly, "No matter where the headquarters of the Demon Hunter Knights is located, other countries will have our branches. The Demon Hunter Knights in my mind are an army against demons, not an army to settle disputes. ”

(To be continued.) )