The Witcher: Make Witcher Great Again

Chapter 352 After a lifetime of hard work, can't you enjoy yourself?
During Lynn's absence, the Eternal Flame spread at a rapid pace.

Originally, when worldly happiness ceases to exist and suffering rises one after another, people would spontaneously turn to faith without even needing any propaganda, hoping to find redemption for their souls and for the afterlife.

But the closer it gets to this point, the less people receive spiritual and emotional salvation; instead, they are squeezed dry of their last bit of value.

However, under the leadership of Sapele, the Eternal Flame did not exploit the meager wealth of these desperate people. Instead, it distributed bread, clothing, and other simple daily necessities to the poor who came to seek refuge.

The pastors would often take their believers to the homes of those who were paralyzed, disabled, or needed help for other reasons, and do whatever they could to help.

The pastors also told other believers: If one day you become like this, the eternal fire will also take care of you and help you in the same way.

These seemingly ordinary, even mundane, things deeply moved the impoverished people of Novigrad.

Without any deliberate promotion, the Eternal Flame's status in people's hearts rose sharply solely through word of mouth.

Even now, many people regard the Eternal Flame as a sacred principle.

……

That concludes the matter of Novigrad.

Next, Lynn went to Countess Minor's mansion.

In the picturesque garden, Lynn and Vesemir sat facing each other.

At this moment, Vesemir's hands, resting on his knees, seemed somewhat awkward, and he displayed a clear sense of unease.

The atmosphere was silent and somewhat awkward.

What broke the awkward silence was the faint scent of perfume wafting from afar.

Countess Minerle entered the garden with several maids and came to their side.

"Your Excellency Lynn, this is a selection of fine tea and a sumptuous selection of pastries specially prepared for you. I hope it will make your afternoon tea a pleasant experience."

Lynn stood up: "Countess, you're too kind."

Then, after exchanging a few brief pleasantries with Lynn, Countess Minorle continued.

"You and your master haven't seen each other for a long time, you must have a lot to talk about, so I won't disturb you any longer."

Watching the Countess and her maid leave, Lynn casually picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth.

The chef who made this pastry is very skilled. This pastry has a rich flavor, is sweet but not cloying, and has a refreshing taste.

Lynn wiped her hands and mouth with a handkerchief, then asked gently with a calm expression, "Teacher, how have you been here these past few months?"

For some reason, Vesemir suddenly felt a great sense of shame when facing his young student.

Yes.

A few months ago, he and Lynn came to Novigrad and met Countess Minor. Vesemir had planned to stay for only a few days at most before returning to Kaer Morhen.

But after spending a few days at the Countess’s mansion, Vesemir didn’t want to leave.

Because it's so comfortable here.

It's not the kind of carefree, unrestrained, and self-centered attitude of youth, but rather the feeling of home.

Here you'll find a gentle and virtuous lover, steaming hot meals, and clean, tidy, and luxurious clothes that you might never wear in your entire life.

With just a word, servants can prepare hot water for a bath whenever the person gives the order.

This was the first time Vesemir had ever enjoyed the service of others like this.

The carefree time before becoming the grand master of the Wolf School, a time free from all constraints and responsibilities, seems so distant, like a past life.

Vesemir was exhausted.

It's so tiring.

Even though he knew that such wonderful days wouldn't last forever, even though he knew that the fate of a Witcher was destined to be bumpy, and that no Witcher would be lucky enough to die of old age in bed... he still couldn't help but indulge in this peaceful life that was like a dream.

That's why the seasoned and prudent old witcher felt guilty when Lynn came to him.

Even though his own students are working hard for the cause of the Witcher, he himself indulges in pleasure and is lost in the sweet dream of sugar-coated bullets.

Vesemir tried to speak several times, but it was as if something was stuck in his throat.

He couldn't utter a single word.

In the end, Lynn took the initiative to give the teacher a way out.

"It's alright, teacher. You've raised us with so much love and care, and worked so hard your whole life. Can't you enjoy yourself a little?"

Lynn's words came from the bottom of her heart.

In the original storyline, the old Witcher devoted his entire life to the Wolf School, and since taking over as Grand Master, he has never had a comfortable day.

Despite not being related by blood, he acted like a real father, always facing difficulties with his children whenever they encountered trouble.

Until the very end, Vesemir was trying his best to fulfill his responsibilities as the head of the family.

And he certainly did his best.

Therefore, Lynn was relieved to see that Vesemir was doing well with Countess Minor.

In this current timeline, the Witcher will not repeat the mistakes of the past, and the future Kaer Morhen will not face the Wild Hunt alone.

Seniors should enjoy their retirement.

……

After spending a few days in Novigrad, Lynn, along with Gerd, Mossack, and Agnes, set off back to Kyle Morhen.

The reason for not bringing Teacher Vesemir was that he wanted to spend his first New Year with Countess Minole.

The children he raised with his own hands have now grown up and it's time for them to live independently.

Letho wasn't brought along because Novigrad also needs a Witcher to oversee things.

Although there is still a long time before the end of the year and winter, Lynn has long since escaped the life of struggling to earn a meager income.

Therefore, there is no need to wait until the end of the year to go back.

The group encountered no further danger along the way, and returned to Kaer Morhen on a dull but smooth journey.

"That is the headquarters of the Wolf School of Witchers—Kyr Morhen."

Looking at the magnificent castle in the distance, everyone except Lynn was deeply shocked.

This is especially true for Gerd.

Most Bear School Witchers are unusually detached in emotion, a consequence of their Trials of the Grass.

When their stronghold, Heinkavich Castle, was besieged, the Bear School's witchers were unwilling to fight to protect the castle and simply left.

But Gerd is an anomaly in the Bear School. Despite being a member of the Bear School, he possesses the warm heart of the Griffin School and the rich emotions of a normal person.

For the other Witchers of the Bear School, the loss of Heinkavig Castle was no big deal.

What does it matter? It's just a pile of stones anyway.

But for Gerd, it was the place where he received his training and became a formal Witcher, so it naturally held great significance.

After the fall of Heinkavige Castle, Gerd endured a life of wandering equivalent to that of an ordinary person. He was homeless, wandered from place to place, and suffered endless scorn and insults. He even thought he could forget that he had ever had a home...

But now, seeing the magnificent castle of the Wolf School, his dead memories attacked him again, leaving him feeling lost and melancholy.

(End of this chapter)