There are only these few people in the huge castle, and there is naturally no pomp and circumstance in eating and living.

Even Viselmir has to pick up goatskins.

For the sake of convenience, the demon hunters also set up a table and hook stand specially used for slaughtering and dividing in this originally solemn hall.

Lambert hung the goat on the hook, Viselmir approached as he sharpened his knife, and Geralt was chopping onions and carrots for side dishes.

Berengar was pointed out to a place by Vesemir to fetch the good wine that had been hidden by the old witcher.

Viselmir lived in this castle for a long time, and no one knew it better than him.

What he's hiding here, as long as he doesn't say it, no one can find it.

Ciri washes the pot with the flannel ball, ready to put it on the iron shelf in the fireplace, which is considered the stove.

"Won't your hair fall into the pot?"

"Don't worry, meow, I've received simple training from chef cats!"

"You still have the chef cat!?"

Lanne stood by and gave Viselmir a hand.

At the same time, it's also the time to get down to business.

"You've heard all the rumors about me outside?"

Ryan said as he straightened the upside-down goat so that Viselmir could knife him.

The old witcher didn't lift his eyes, as if he was completely focused on dealing with the goats.

But the words in his mouth were still logical and clear.

"I've always disapproved of witchers abandoning their neutrality and getting involved in the political maelstrom."

As soon as Viselmir spoke, it was the principle that the witchers had laid down at the beginning of their birth.

The witchers at the time were only focused on hunting monsters, and they declared themselves to be completely neutral forces.

"But I'm not a stubborn old man, like the last time I saw you, I turned around and found a crossbow to use. It's really easy to use. ”

Viselmir skillfully lowered his knife and drained the goat's blood.

Goat blood dripping down the floor gutter.

"But it's been getting more and more difficult for me to understand."

"I've never seen a conflict between the forces of all sides so intense that it seems that even declaring neutrality will become the enemy of everyone."

"In the past, people only thought that the witcher was a hired hand, and when they were done with their work, they would be sent away. Who would ask an employee to take a stand? ”

"But now it's different." Lann took hold of the goat with one hand, not letting it shake, and said calmly.

"The contradictions between the North and the South have completely erupted through this great war, and both sides must do their best to strengthen themselves, find allies, and identify enemies."

"There is no room for neutrality in this process. Or the guy who says 'neutral' actually has taken a stand behind his back. ”

"But the last time I appeared on the battlefield, I didn't really care about the difference between north and south, just because those Nilfgaard people did things I couldn't get used to, and then I wanted to care."

Viselmir nodded.

"I'm not qualified to say anything about you or evaluate anything. Your influence, your deeds, are far beyond the realm of a normal witcher. I've never seen anyone like you, and I guess the kings haven't seen anyone like that. ”

"But now, the kings are eager to 'see' under their own hands again."

Lan En said meaningfully, making Viselmir's movements pause.

His old eyes finally moved up from the goat and met Ryan's.

"You know what I mean, Viselmir."

"Them." The old witcher's lips pursed, and his eyes were deep, "They want to study witchers?" ”

"The initial plan should be." Lann nodded.

"First catch a few witchers for research, then mutation knowledge, and then human experiments."

"That's one of the reasons I came to Kylemohan. In addition to learning the deeper knowledge, I also hope that you can hide and lock down the mutant formula. ”

Lambert whistled with a cheerful 'whoosh' beside him.

"I'll just say that the mutation of that dog day should have stopped a long time ago!"

Vismere kicked him over and kicked Lambert on the cheekbone in the calf, causing him to gasp.

Then he took the knife again and stabbed the goat.

"Mutated alchemical devices and surgical devices. I sealed it early in the morning. In the basement of Kyle Mohan. The witchers are no longer adapted to the times, and if you don't say it, I'm not ready to start. ”

"I believe it, but there's one more thing."

Lane continued.

"In the winter, there should be witchers of other schools in the winter of Kylemohan, right?"

"Kylemohan is the former site of the Witcher Order, and the Wolf School welcomes every friendly Witcher to come and spend the winter with us. It's an old tradition. ”

Viselmir said naturally.

"Last winter, Geralt came with Gerd from the Bear School. And Cohen of the Griffin School is also there. ”

"Then please inform other schools when you are in contact with them. Demon hunters don't have a fixed place to live, and that's all I can think of. ”

The conversation between Lane and Viselmir was not hidden, and everyone in the hall could hear it, which was also a kind of notice.

Geralt, who was cutting turnips, looked up at Lan with a solemn face.

"The impact has reached this point?"

"The motivation that ambition can bring to people is endless. Those people haven't torn their faces yet, and no matter what they do, eighty percent of them are still suppressed by my reputation in the last war. Otherwise, it wouldn't be like 'the lords' demon hunting bounties have multiplied dozens of times'. ”

Lan En said, tilting his head.

"They probably will directly find fanatics like Eternal Flame who don't make money and have to come at their own expense, and then start the 'witch hunt'."

"That Eskel"

Geralt said with some concern.

And this time, it was Lambert who comforted him in an indifferent tone.

"Don't worry, White Wolf. Eskell understands better than you that the city government and the noble lords, who are usually a dime a dime, are now suddenly having so many commissions, are you stupid for him? If you are bored, you will come to the door to find a job to do? ”

Geralt shook his head, but was somewhat relieved.

"For the first time in all these years, I hope your stinky mouth can be accurate."

Lambert, who had just been scolded, sneered and nodded towards Geralt: "Thank you for the compliment." ”

After this conversation, Lan En was also relieved.

Kylemohan should be the place where the demon hunters communicate the most at the moment, and if the notification is here, then a large part of the demon hunters will be on guard.

"Okay, I'll leave the worry to you, and I'll be relaxed."

The corners of Lan's mouth went up, and Viselmir looked upset.

"Okay, one or two are little bastards who only know how to get into trouble!"

"That's right, who made you the oldest, the most faced, and the most effective in speaking?"

The youngest witcher in the room spread his hands.

"I can fight, but there are only so many things in this world that can be settled by just 'being able to fight'."

(End of chapter)