The Witcher: Make Witcher Great Again

Chapter 363 We Witchers Also Have Our Own Source Mages

After Tissaya left, a small figure rushed out from the crowd, like a swallow returning to its nest, and threw herself into Lynn's arms.

In a soft, sweet voice, she said coquettishly, "Lord Lynn!"

Everyone else looked over with doting eyes.

It is clear that Cassia was very popular during her time at Kaer Mohen Castle.

"Cassia!"

Lynn gave the girl a hug, then lifted her up, spun her around a few times, and then put her down.

"Yes, she's grown taller and become even more beautiful."

Cassia was overjoyed, but her pale face flushed red, like a ripe red apple.

Lynn stroked the girl's snow-white hair, and she closed her eyes, enjoying it like a cat.

"You've been in seclusion for so long, are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

What does "seclusion" mean?

"It's because you and Ms. Yennefer stayed inside the tower for so long without coming out."

Cassia said "Oh," then shook her head, her bangs swaying with her movements.

"No need, no need, Cassia isn't hungry, and Ms. Yennefer always prepares plenty of food and water during her seclusion."

“However, Cassia is very happy that Lord Lynn is thinking of her.”

Yennefer walked over, and when she looked at Cassia, a rare look of melting ice appeared on her usually icy face.

“In the months you were gone, this child kept calling your name, even when he was sleeping.”

Cassia's face turned even redder: "Teacher Yennefer!"

It's a good thing to be liked, especially by such a cute child.

In his previous life, Lynn also worked at a kindergarten for a while. He liked children, and the children liked him. When he left, the children even gave him a farewell gift.

Lynn suddenly had an idea.

"Then let's go on an adventure deep into the Blue Mountains together before your next special training begins."

He had been planning to take Mossack to see the land he had his eye on soon.

This is a good opportunity to bring the little guy along.

With his current strength, even if there are stag-headed demons or ice giants lurking deep in the Blue Mountains, he can crush them all without a second thought.

Upon hearing this, Cassia's pale face lit up with barely suppressed joy: "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Lynn couldn't bear to tease such a cute child.

Then, the girl turned her head expectantly to look at the sorceress.

"Professor Yennefer, is that alright?"

If it were before today, Yennefer might not have agreed.

However, after witnessing Lynn's extraordinary strength firsthand, she acquiesced.

"Just don't forget to come back and continue training."

Cassia cheered.

"Great!"

Yennefer nodded: "Since you're going on a long journey soon, Cassia, go and prepare your things. You don't want to keep Lord Lynn waiting for you, do you?"

The girl nodded emphatically.

"Then I'll go and make preparations, Lord Lynn!"

After saying that, Cassia ran off with a look of great joy on her face.

The people gathered around quickly made way for her, and George kindly reminded her, "Slow down, don't fall."

Yennefer watched Cassia leave, and then her gaze fell on the others.

"Gentlemen, you wouldn't mind if a lady borrowed your leader for a while, would you?"

Seeing that Yennefer had something to discuss with Lynn, the others took their leave.

“Ms. Yennefer, are you trying to tell me about Cassia? Ms. Tessia has already told me that Cassia has the talent to become a sorcerer.”

"It seems she didn't tell you much. Let's go find a quiet corner."

……

The two left the training field and went to a tower.

From here, you can overlook the distant mountains, which appear and disappear in the distance. The sky and the mountains blend into one, creating a beautiful and spectacular scene.

Although it wasn't winter yet, the wind was still blowing fiercely on the tower.

"It's quiet enough here, isn't it? You don't really need to do this. Everyone in the castle can be trusted."

“I know, but it’s always better to be cautious about some things, especially what I’m about to talk about.”

Lynn gestured for him to speak: "I'm all ears."

But Yennefer did not speak immediately.

He seemed to be still hesitating about whether or not to tell Lynn.

Lynn waited a moment. He noticed Yennefer's hesitation and then smiled.

“Ms. Yennefer, if you haven’t made up your mind yet, we can go down first. I don’t necessarily need to investigate all the secrets.”

“…Never mind, even if I don’t tell you, you’ll find out sooner or later anyway.” Yennefer closed her eyes, a helpless expression on her face.

“Okay, actually… Cassia not only has the potential to become a sorcerer, she is also a source sorcerer.”

Lynn was stunned for a moment: "Wait, a Source Mage?"

Of course he knew what a Source Mage was.

In this world, most people are just ordinary people. They will never be able to sense the existence of chaotic energy in their entire lives, nor will they ever learn magic.

Only a few people can vaguely sense the faint, chaotic energy in the air, and these people, after receiving training, possess the potential to become sorcerers.

However, there is a small group of people in this world who are born with powerful magic. They only need to put in very little effort to become "geniuses" in the eyes of others.

Such a person is a Source Mage.

Without exception, all Source Warlocks can become extremely powerful warlocks.

Source mages typically become powerful mages due to their innate talent.

“Even by the standards of a Source Mage, Cassia is quite special.”

Hearing Yennefer's words, Lynn became nervous.

"Is it a good thing or a bad thing?"

"It's a good thing."

Lynn finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yennefer said, "You should also know that Source Warlocks are very sensitive to Chaos energy. They use Chaos energy as easily as eating and drinking. However, before receiving systematic training, they may also cause damage to their surroundings unconsciously."

"For example, setting fire to a barn, or making the glass windows in the reptile house disappear... These are the 'masterpieces' of source magicians who did not know how to control their own power before they were trained."

Seeing Yennefer pause, Lynn asked, "So?"

Yennefer cleared her throat.

“What makes Cassia special is that even though she awakened the abilities of a Source Mage long ago…”

"Even though she had already sensed the chaotic energy..."

"But she can control her power."

Lynn couldn't help but gasp.

This woman is terrifyingly powerful.

Back in his home world, Lynn was an avid reader. He had read at least fifty, if not a hundred, fantasy novels written by Westerners, both famous and obscure.

In Western literature, the most important thing about the protagonist is not whether they have great power, but whether they can control their great power.

In Western works, the inner turmoil of heroes almost always stems from their inability to control their excessive power, which leads to the accidental harm of innocent people.

"But in Cassia's own words, in her eyes, chaotic energy is like different colors on a canvas."

"How could color possibly harm anyone?"

“Therefore,” Yennefer continued, “if nothing unexpected happens, Cassia may very well surpass Tessaia in the future and reach the level of a legendary sorcerer like Arzur.”

Lynn did not marry in her previous life, and therefore had no offspring.

But if we were to describe the feelings of a father upon learning that his daughter has been admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University, they would probably be similar to his current feelings.

Lynn never thought about how successful Cassia would be in the future. He only thought that Cassia could live a happy, peaceful, and smooth life in the country he would build in the future, and that would be enough.

but now……

A Source Mage? Or an extremely special Source Mage?

He could almost foresee that there would be no shortage of storms surrounding Cassia in the future.

Source Mages are already extremely rare, let alone such a special one.

There will definitely be wolves and tigers eyeing Cassia in the future.

But Lynn won't make the same foolish mistake as Thomas Moru.

The saying goes, "With great power comes great responsibility," but if one actively abandons great abilities out of fear of taking responsibility, perhaps only a Western liberal who thinks products grow on shelves would be so foolish.

Never give up your strength.

If Cassia is destined to be surrounded by storms in the future, then he will stand in front of Cassia and cut off the storms for her.

Yennefer suddenly smiled.

"Just a second ago, I was worried that telling you about Cassia's abilities was a mistake."

"Because what you are going to do is something that no Witcher has ever done before, and that probably no Witcher will be able to do after you."

"The path you are about to take is destined to be a painful and thorny one. Countless people will die because of your decision. Even if you eventually achieve your ideals, your feet will be littered with corpses."

“I don’t want you to use Cassia as a pawn to achieve your ambitions, but you are Cassia’s guardian, so I shouldn’t hide it from you.”

The witcher listened quietly to the sorceress's words, then said, "But?"

“But your expression just now tells me that you won’t force Cassia to do anything she doesn’t want to do, and that you will protect her.” The sorceress looked into the witcher’s eyes and said, “Lynn, I hope you haven’t misjudged me.”

“I assure you, Ms. Yennefer, I will never force Cassia to do anything she does not want to do.”

(End of this chapter)