Wizard: This witcher is neglecting his duties.

Chapter 277 Internal Competition Among Young Warlocks

Ding! Mission triggered.

【The Undead in the Mist】Master level, accept?

As Kayla recounted the story, the mission system was indeed triggered, and it was even a master-level mission, which surprised Wayne.

However, he did not immediately accept the mission. Instead, he continued talking with Kayla, hoping to learn more about the inside story of the bounty from her.

A dozen minutes later, Wayne's expression turned somewhat strange. Looking at Kayla's beautiful face, he smiled and said:

"So you're saying this commission isn't just a bounty, but also a stage for young warlocks to compete against each other?"

Kayla nodded upon hearing this, running her fingers through her silvery-white hair, and said:

"Yes, there are currently only five members in the High Council of the Brotherhood of Warlocks. They are all high-ranking warlocks who hold great power in the Brotherhood of Warlocks and are the figures who stand at the pinnacle of power in the North."

"Even when facing the king, they can be treated as equals without having to be subservient. This is a symbol of power and status, representing the highest honor of the Northern sorcerers."

"No sorcerer in the entire North would not want to be one of them."

"So if you accept this commission, in addition to dealing with those monsters, we'll also have to contend with competition from other sorcerers."

Seeing Wayne's strange expression, Kayla immediately explained:

"Of course, warlocks participating in this competition are not allowed to fight each other; this is strictly prohibited."

"Moreover, there were quite a few people involved this time. From what I understand, at least a dozen warlocks participated in this operation."

"They are all members who are quite confident in their abilities, proficient in various spells, and they also hire some helpers to act with them. This group of monsters can definitely be eliminated."

"The only question is, who will be the final winner?"

Wayne nodded upon hearing this, while also pondering the matter in his mind.

He was indeed curious about the mist that shrouded one-fifth of the Kingdom of Cordwin and the monsters there, but he had never had a suitable excuse or motivation to get involved, so he had kept putting it off.

Compared to everyone else in the wizarding world, Wayne is probably the one who knows the inside story the most.

He knew very well that the monsters that came to this world must all come from the world of Diablo, projections of monsters from hell, or mutated creatures corrupted by the evil forces of hell.

However, what he didn't know was what era or which generation of the game Diablo was currently in.

Although Wayne had played Diablo many times, he didn't really know much about the storyline of this world. When he played, he just spent his days grinding for monsters and equipment. The only ones he really remembered were a few bosses and some NPCs.

Moreover, Kayla's commission is quite interesting. It's not just about hunting monsters; she also has to compete with other young sorcerers in a fierce battle for supremacy.

However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It gives him the opportunity to learn more about other Northern sorcerers and he might even run into many old acquaintances he's met in the game.

After all, for the warlock community, even being a hundred or two hundred years old is considered young. Even Yennefer and most of the members of the Sorcerer's Guild can be considered young warlocks.

After making the decision, Wayne nodded to Kayla and said with a smile:

"That's settled then, Kayla. I accept this commission, and I plan to bring a few more colleagues and a few other trustworthy witcher companions with me. We'll act together."

"They are all top-notch warriors, far superior to those unreliable mercenaries."

"If we work together, your chances of winning will be much greater."

Seeing that Wayne not only agreed to the mission but was also willing to bring some powerful helpers along, Kayla's face immediately lit up with a bright smile.

She moved her body and sat on Wayne, tilting her head back to give him a passionate kiss.

At the same time, while kissing her, she took off her long dress and said in an almost whispered voice:

"Let's go take a shower, dear Wayne. You have no idea how many nights I've spent longing for your strong body."

"Ruin me as you please, tonight I belong to you."

………………

It was a truly enjoyable night. It seems that Kayla really took this matter very seriously. After receiving Wayne's promise, she immediately pulled out all the stops and even brought Maisie along, bringing the Witcher the ultimate joy.

The next day, when Wayne got out of bed, neither of the women wanted to get up. Instead, they lay on the bed like rag dolls, unwilling to move, their naked skin covered with the marks left from the previous night's frenzy.

Wayne wouldn't mind spending a few more nights with them, but he had an appointment with Julia from the Cat Paw Mercenary Group that afternoon, and he also needed to discuss the commission with Leto and the others, so he didn't have time to continue indulging in pleasure.

When he returned to his mansion, Julia was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing Wayne, her big spender, she immediately led several of her subordinates to greet him warmly.

Compared to a few months ago, Little Cat has undergone a complete transformation. Not only has she changed into more glamorous outfits, but her demeanor has also become more confident. Every move she makes exudes the confidence and competence of a powerful woman. Combined with her beautiful appearance, it might even give people the illusion that she is some kind of female aristocrat.

The reason for such a big change is obviously because Wayne's huge reward made her business a great success. The Cat Paw Mercenary Group has expanded from a small mercenary group of a dozen people to hundreds of people today. They have earned more wealth than they could have ever earned in their previous lives.

Upon entering the room, Julia considerately left her subordinates outside while she herself diligently served tea and water to Wayne, the big boss, asking with a solicitous expression:

"Boss, what can I do for you?"

Wayne calmly took a sip of the black tea offered by the female mercenary leader, gestured for her to sit opposite him, and asked in a gentle voice:

"How's the relief work going these past few months?"

"How many members of inhuman races were transported to Ms. Francesca in total?"

Julia responded to Wayne's question with great respect, and she said earnestly:

"Boss, since the last settlement, we have submitted another 670 members to Ms. Francesca over the past few months."

"Among them, there are 343 elves, 254 dwarves, and 73 halflings."

"However, boss, we have already transported away almost all the non-human races in Vijima City and some surrounding villages who were willing to leave."

"The rest are either die-hards or wealthy citizens with assets who are certainly unwilling to abandon their assets and go to an unfamiliar place."

"Our focus has shifted to other cities in Temuria, and the stronghold we left in Vizima has become a general command center."

"We expect to be able to persuade all the non-human races in Temuria within two years and take away all those who are willing to leave their homes but are unable to do so."

"After completing the missions within Temuria, our mercenary group will expand significantly, making it easier for us to complete missions in other countries."

After listening to Julia's brief and clear explanation, Wayne nodded, acknowledging her work.

However, he changed the subject and spoke directly to Julia:

"There's no need to rush the work in Temuria for now. Quickly gather half of your manpower and head to the Kingdom of Cordwin to carry out a rescue operation for the inhuman races there."

"You should have heard about what happened in Cordwin. They are in chaos now and have lost unified command. Most cities are fighting their own battles, and the whole country is full of refugees."

"When the surrounding environment becomes dangerous and chaotic, I think most people wouldn't refuse the option of going to a safe place."

"This period is your best opportunity."

Julia hesitated for a second upon hearing this; Wayne's orders and her plans had a significant potential conflict.

However, this hesitation was only momentary. Little Cat was very clear about her position and the source of her power.

She nodded immediately and said:

"Okay, boss, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. Cat Paw Mercenary Group is happy to serve you."

(End of this chapter)