The Witcher: Make Witcher Great Again

Chapter 367 Comrades-in-Arms Gathering
In the autumn of 1146, the Queen ordered the Witcher to escort the prince to the western end of the continent to marry the princess of the Kingdom of Metina (now a province of the Nilfgaard Empire).

Because of the great importance of this matter, almost the entire Manticore school was mobilized, and even Imad himself stayed by the prince's side for a moment.

As a result, when the convoy passed through the Farri Mountains, a colossal fire elemental, reaching a height of twenty meters, appeared.

Even though the demon hunters tried their best to stop the colossal fire elemental, they were almost completely wiped out, and the convoy suffered heavy casualties.

Such a massive elemental creature could not have existed naturally; it could only have been summoned.

Therefore, it is widely believed that the attack was orchestrated by enemies of the Zerekan royal family or enemies of the Scorpion School.

This day is also known as "Day of Fire".

After the Day of Fire, the surviving Manticore Witchers were neglected by the royal family and gradually declined.

Even without her own career, Lynn wouldn't use Borch's connection to become the Queen's bodyguard. Honors and status without real power are no different from castles in the air.

The Manticore School has proven this in the past, and the Brotherhood of Sorcerers will prove it in another timeline.

Of course, Lynn was grateful for Borch's kindness.

The other party may not necessarily be trying to harm you; it's just that due to the limitations of your social class, your perspective on everything is inevitably restricted.

Lynn took out a bottle of rosé wine from his own vineyard from his magic-patterned leather bag and handed it to Borch as a way of thanking him for his thoughtfulness.

After Borch accepted the rosé wine, Lynn finally asked why she had sought him out.

"Lord Borch, have you ever heard of the Scorpion Lion School?"

“Of course I know them. I doubt there’s a single Zerikan who doesn’t know their name.” Borchi raised an eyebrow. “What, do you need to see them?”

Lynn said, "I hope you can help me get in touch with the Scorpion School, because I plan to sign an employment contract with them. Let's set the meeting place at the Casteldachya Vineyard in Toussaint. When they arrive, have them tell the steward that they are waiting here on the orders of Baron Brandon, and then someone will make arrangements for them."

Without a second thought, Borch agreed.

“Okay, no problem. In fact, ever since the Day of Fire, the Manticore School, which has been barely surviving, has been receiving secret sponsorship from my forces. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to stay in Zerekan at all.”

“Castelachya Vineyards, is that it? I’ve noted that name down; I’ll have someone contact them later. But, Baron Brandon… are you familiar with him? Is he also a friend of yours?”

Lynn certainly wouldn't tell everyone that this was his alternate account. Even though he was sure that Borch wouldn't betray him, he hadn't yet established any shady business relationship with this Golden Dragon Lord, so it was better to keep some things to himself for the time being.

"I suppose so," Lynn said.

Borch's figure suddenly began to appear and disappear.

"If there's nothing else, let's leave it at that. After all, this horn was just a spur-of-the-moment thing I made on a whim, and it can only store a limited amount of energy. It seems that the energy is about to run out."

"But don't worry, just place it where chaotic energy converges, and it will automatically recharge its energy in no time."

"Lord Lynn, I have noted down everything you instructed me to do, so rest assured. However, if there is an opportunity next time, I still hope to have a drink and chat with you as before."

Lynn said solemnly, "It definitely will."

As soon as he finished speaking, Borch's figure could no longer hold on and dissipated into the air.

……

The peaceful life I spent at Kaer Mohen Castle during this trip back home made the time fly by.

The dwarves regarded the castle as their second home, and the elves who were rescued from Cordwin also got used to living with the witchers and dwarves.

Lynn went to the Elemental Ring in the back mountains to charge the Dragon Horn, and also took the opportunity to visit a family of trolls living on the mountain. He thought for a moment and decided to take this opportunity to bring the troll family to the castle, lest the people in the castle mistake the trolls for monsters and kill them, which would be a tragedy.

However, the trolls are too stupid, so they are not suitable to live with other people for the time being.

Having trolls as bodyguards, spending all their time guarding the underground vault, is fine;

But as for incorporating trolls into the army and having them fight alongside allies, let's forget about that.

In The Witcher 3, the Redanians also recruited a troll, but the troll couldn't control its strength at all, killing both allies and enemies, and even stewing them together in a large pot to eat.

Therefore, Lynn could imagine how much trouble the trolls would cause to others if they lived in the castle.

It would be better if everyone just went back to their own homes and found their own mothers, like they are now.

Therefore, after introducing themselves and having the trolls stay for dinner, they were sent back to the back mountain.

But this also serves as a way to let others know that they can bring something (preferably food) over from time to time to foster relationships.

On the last day of December, everyone gathered in the castle hall to celebrate the New Year.

Witchers don't usually have the concept of celebrating the New Year, but with Tessaia and Yennefer here, the sense of ritual just comes along with it, doesn't it?

They lit many candles, illuminating the castle hall as if it were daytime.

Apart from those on guard duty who remained on the outer walls and towers, everyone else gathered in the castle hall to enjoy the food and wine.

The hall was filled with laughter and cheerful chatter.

After having a round of drinks with everyone present, Lynn left midway through the night, taking food and wine with him to those who remained on the city walls to keep watch.

This world is not a beautiful place.

War, racial conflict, monster rampage...

People are living in hell.

But now, here, in the Kaer Mohen Citadel deep in the Blue Mountains, this place feels like a small haven in this harsh reality, like a paradise on earth.

Everyone feels the warmth of home here.

……

As spring quietly approaches Kyle Morhen, Lynn is also on the eve of his departure once again.

That day, he summoned Oakes, Serret, Lambert, Escal, and Gerd.

"I have a difficult task to entrust to you," Lynn said seriously.

Lambert's words were as sharp as ever: "Is there any task in the world more difficult than babysitting a little slug?"

Escal sighed, "Lambert, no one will think you're mute if you don't speak."

Lynn ignored him and spoke instead to his brothers from the Viper School.

“Ox, Serret, I hope you will return to the South and gather the Witchers who are still active there.”

(End of this chapter)