The Journey of the Demon Hunter

"Where did she go?" Renn scratched the back of his head.

"Maybe it was reunited with other people." George pointed to the forest in the distance, but he also showed a confused look. "Zelin always finds some strange people. It's no surprise that there is one more person."

Chapter 664: Return

This horse will allow him to reach Island before night falls.

But it was already light, and Reso should have set out to return to the Mahakam Mountains. But Zelin didn't come to Badov simply because he wanted to enter the mountains by way. He had other things.

The trails were covered with lush bushes, spreading shadows onto the rammed dirt road in the pale golden morning light. It is close to the Islina River, a river that flows through almost half of the territory of Tamoria, flanked by reeds, willow trees, and twisted ash. The closer to the range of Island City, Zelin saw village settlements near the river channel more and more frequently.

The cat school, the killer hired by the Duke of Island, is still here with his accomplices. Zelin did not take the cat school into consideration when he was preparing his academy. After all, these cat school demon hunters have no fixed homes, and most of their interest lies in killing people rather than monsters. Zelin hopes that the demon hunter can return to the past. Although the number of naturally generated or celestial confluence monsters in this world has decreased, another type of monster has begun to increase. Demons, ghost dogs, cursed creatures, and new monsters from underground, such as magic flowers and giant centipedes.

Not to mention the monsters in the ocean. When humans begin to explore the ocean, they will need a demon hunter on their expedition ship to deal with kraken, siren and water ghosts, as well as more unpredictable powerful ocean monsters.

The demon hunter should go back to the past, instead of opening up a new business-the killer.

But he didn't want anyone to divulge more information about the Demon Hunter. Zelin didn't want the demon hunters to participate in the battle between people, but this did not mean that no one would come to trouble them, whether it was coveting the secrets of the trial of the grass or interested in the things hidden by the demon hunters. Kyle Mohan in the past is a lesson, he will never allow the demon hunters today to repeat the mistakes of a hundred years ago.

So he must talk to the cat.

Jam Carradine.

A killer, a famous killer.

"I guess my information will definitely help you."

The horse walked down the country road with small steps, and Zelin was holding the magic prop that was in contact with Kording. The small lens is very light, but when he thinks of how many coins this thing has sucked away in his hand, he suddenly feels that the thing in his hand is heavier than his sword. It seems that this lawyer has thoroughly planned to be a faceless person behind. "To be honest, I am really surprised that you actually won. But you have provided me with a great opportunity, a prince, any The prices of legal services related to Island and the church will go up."

"Yes, it was a great help." Zelin didn't know where Kedinger got so much news. He must be more than one person. "I used to really think you were a lawyer."

There are many pedestrians on the road, and they all go in the same direction. Vizima, Tamoria is recruiting volunteers to join the army. There are many people who came from other countries. The actions of the Nifogadian Army in Verden and Aden made many people feel terrified. If this is their goal, they have indeed succeeded. But when someone stood up as a banner, this fear quickly turned into anger. In particular, the Tamorian soldiers of Foltest succeeded in blocking the black men's legion that had crossed the Yaruga River from Moen to the Mayena line, which proved that the Nilfgaards were not undefeable.

"I am also a lawyer now." Curdin said proudly. "Whether it is two families fighting for a piece of land or someone wants to prove that a certain title belongs to them, whether it is a baron or an earl, they all need legal consulting services. They all need legal documents and provisions to prove the legitimacy of their claims. At this time, they need my help."

Zelin shrugged. "I'll treat you as a lawyer. Do you know Jam Carradine? A cat-school demon hunter, or a killer. He needs to find him. You have something about him... …Is a lawyer serving?"

"Cat school demon hunter? Oh, you are really hard for me. Almost not many people pay attention to the news of demon hunters." The lawyer seemed to sigh. "Killer? I know that the Duke hired demon hunters some time ago, you You may have heard that the Duke’s eldest daughter is cursed. He hired a demon hunter to lift the curse, and I heard a few news from Aland. Some people there really hate demon hunters. If you plan to go there , It’s better to be careful. I guess some demon hunters are involved in political disputes, because those people like to hire killers. If the demon hunters you said would accept the commission of killing, then they might still be there."

"Thank you for your information... Isn't it a charge?"

"Of course, my friend, of course there is no charge." Kedinger laughed haha. "Your victory has created a lot of opportunities for me. Sometimes the value of a word is even higher than the value of a farmer's cultivation for a lifetime. I'm very happy. The legal services provided by, I hope you will remember Curdin and Finn Law Firm next time you are in trouble... By the way, remember to bring coins. Recently, because of the war, prices of goods have been rising, and my service fee is also Go up."

"You are sitting on the floor and starting the price."

"This is the only one, no other branches. Thank you for your patronage. Don't worry, you have a life-saving grace for me and Finn, and I will only charge the necessary operating expenses."

After that, Curdin disconnected. Shaking his head, Zelin collected the magic items again.

He will not go to Island City stupidly and go to the City Hall to ask if your Lord Duke has hired a cat school killer recently. It would be great if Curdin could help him find clues, but apart from the lawyer, he had another way. Lambert once said that there is a cat school hunter named Aiden who is also in Ailand, and he has accepted a commission to remove the curse. Zelin can find him first, and then use this cat school to find the cat school killer who sells the information of the demon hunter.

This matter will not be delayed for too long. The news that a Duke’s daughter has been cursed can easily become a chatter in the street and alleys, and Zelin can learn a lot of valuable information with just a little inquiries. And what he has to do is simple, get rid of the bragging and fictional parts, and the rest is the truth.

When the sun was about to return to the back of the mountains, Zelin saw the walls of Island City in the afterglow of the setting sun, as well as the villages and junction hotels surrounding the city.

Chapter 665: The Sunset at Island

When night fell, Zelin urged his horse to walk into a village built on the city, just outside the city wall. The gate of Island City was closed tightly, and would not open until the **** crowed the next day. Some travelers and businessmen who failed to close the gate of Qianjin City had to choose to stay overnight in this unknown village outside. This village, like countless other villages built outside the big city, has no name at all. Zelin knew something about this. This was not the first time he came to Island City. The last time he came here, he had an appointment with Francesca.

Before entering the village, the demon hunter tried to get in touch with Mahakam's castle. The telescopes provided by the elven warlocks bring a lot of convenience. Of course, the gold coins also flowed away like flowing water.

In the telescope, George told him that the enemies besieging the castle had escaped. The castle itself had not suffered much loss. The only loss was that a rocket flew over the wall and fell onto a pile of haystacks in the corner of the castle courtyard, igniting it. Flames, but the flames only burned a wooden cart near the haystack, causing no other harm. During this time, George asked about Siris. The female knight disappeared after the battle. He was worried about whether something went wrong. But Zelin didn't worry about it at all. After the battle was over, the spirit body would naturally return to her world.

"Don't worry, Hillis has already gone back, and she still has her own task to deal with."

"Well, if you say that, I'm relieved. When will you come back? The castle still has a lot of things to solve."

"If it goes well, I will go back in five days."

Resso must go back first, and Zelin had better tell them in advance to let them rest assured. As long as Kaladin is still in Ailand, Zelin can try to find him in three days, and rush back to Mahakam when there are two days left. The chaotic tides in winter are not as good as summer, and the cycle is longer, and he has enough time to deal with what needs to be done. Of course, he will stay in another world long enough to come back.

It was Francesca, Zelin hoped she would have patience. After all, he said that he would go to Baihua Valley to find her immediately after returning, but now Zelin is still near Mahakam after half a month since he came back. After all, the telescope line connecting with the wizard warlock is not safe, and the magic hunter still hopes that the wizard can connect first. She is a warlock, and she can find out even if she is monitored by someone.

Entering the inn at the intersection of the village, the inn is on the side of the road outside the city gate, less than a hundred meters away, you can see the city gate when you stand at the gate, and those who have eaten closed doors at the gate can also find it at a glance A place to stay. The stables of the inn were already full of horses, and a horse boy was walking out of the backyard of the inn holding a bundle of forage. Before entering the hotel, he could hear the noise of people inside the hotel and the loud laughter of a group of people from time to time.

The demon hunters who walked into the hotel did not attract much attention. People gathered in twos and threes. The table was full for a long time. Customers who could not find a place could only stand with beer glasses or leaned against the hotel counter. , Order toast or beer. Even if Zelin had two swords on his back did not make him look different. In fact, many people in the hotel carried weapons, whether it was a dagger or a dagger pinned to the waist. Wearing weapons on your body at least makes you feel safe, although many people don't use them at all.

Zelin asked for a beer, but he didn't drink much, half because he wasn't thirsty, and the other half because the beer here was awful and like a bitter medicine. He is like a traveler, a traveler looking for opportunities and jobs everywhere. It is not difficult for him to pretend to be like this, because Zelin has been like this for many years, looking for commissions everywhere, thinking about the next meal What to eat, thinking about how to save money as much as possible so that the money in the pocket can be used for a period of time.

Soon, he heard a lot of news. Most of them are related to war. The war with Nilfgard made the entire north boil. Any news of the fight against the man in black spreads faster than the wind, but more importantly, everyone wants to know the situation of the war. , No matter how unreliable the person who tells, as long as the word war is said, there will always be a group of people around to be his loyal audience. In just a short period of time, Zelin heard three different versions of the Battle of Mayena, and each narrator said as if they were actually standing in front of Mayena’s city gate, and the Temorian Legion, It was the same as fighting alongside the Free Mercenaries and Mahakam Volunteers.

Zelin tried to bring the topic to Ailand's affairs. The effect was not obvious, but it still gained something. A drunk leather shoemaker told him that the Duke’s town hall chief once again hung up the day before yesterday to find it can be relieved. A reward for the cursed person. It is said that the Duke’s eldest daughter’s curse will only recur after a few days of getting better. They met a liar and took the bounty.

But later he discovered that the rumors were wrong, and the one who was really cursed was the eldest daughter of an earl under the duke.

"I have to say that the liar is very bold. In the past, the earl met someone who dared to deceive him, he would put that man in a sack, tie a stone, and throw it into the Islina River." The drunken leather shoemaker exudes. With the smell of cooked leather, sweat and wine, he originally wanted to find someone to complain about the new regulations recently issued by the Leatherworkers Union. After listening to his complaints for a while, Zelin used a drink of money to direct his words to what the demon hunter wanted. "There will never be a trial. It was either directly hung on the gallows or disappeared. I guess the scammer will suffer. The bounty for removing the curse is a lot of money. I have never seen the chief of the city hall be so angry. He may get the bounty back at all costs, otherwise he will have to change his seat. Up."

"Have no one said the whereabouts of the liar?" Zelin poured another glass into the man's cup. "Has anyone caught the liar?"

"No, because the city hall's bounty has not been cancelled." The shoemaker burped. "There are many people who want to try their luck. If you want to go, you'd better hurry up. Those who get the bounty can get it. One-tenth of that, that’s not a small amount."

"You are right, I really want to try my luck." Zelin nodded. "Do you know what the curse is about?" The curse was cast out and then recurred? Zelin heard that this would happen for the first time. The curse is not a disease, it is impossible to have secondary symptoms.

"Do you want to lift the curse? Stop it, it's impossible. The city hall has sent someone to prepare the coffin. No one can lift the curse."

"I'm just curious. Let's talk to me." Zelin put down a silver coin. "Moisten my throat, I want to hear the detailed process."

Chapter 666: The Curse and the Cat

The beginning of all this was probably a month ago.

The Duke of Island is still peaceful, at least before the fall of the Duchy of Maribo in Temalia, it was far from war and the front lines. On the road, there were marching soldiers and reserve teams temporarily camping in the rear awaiting orders. The forest bandits and bandits that had been rampant had to disappear for a while. Going out to play or to inspect their own property are things that these noble children often do. As usual, the eldest daughter of the unlucky earl visited a logging yard outside of Island’s home, but unfortunately, someone seemed to have spotted the monster while they were on the road. Although they were not attacked, they waited for her to return. , The earl's eldest daughter became weaker and weaker.

"That is the largest logging area in Island, and it is connected to several workshops. My cousin works there. As a result, because of this incident, they don’t want to go into the forest anymore. The forest is next to the mountains. They It is said that because too many trees were cut down, the evil creatures hiding in the forest were alarmed."

It was late at night, but the tavern was still lively, without the need for fireplaces and bonfires, the heat from so many people could already make the tavern hot. It was windy outside, and the call signs slapped the windows, but it did not affect people's interest in chatting. Everything in the world is happening so fast, everyone wants to figure out what is happening on the land they live in.

"I think it's too late to be alarmed." Island's forest farm has long been famous, not only for its scale, but also for the various types of wood it can produce. Wood is needed to fight wars, to build houses, to watch towers, and to make catapults. New settlements also need wood. Wood is needed everywhere, and good wood is needed. This is the pillar industry of the Ailand leader. "If there is a monster, it must have already come out. You have cut down that forest in half."

"There must be another half."

This reminded Zelin of what Foltest had told him before he left, that a monster appeared in the forest farm in Ailand. If there are any monsters, they will certainly not wait until now. Either someone did something so as to alarm the hidden creatures, or someone wanted a monster to appear here.

However, this is not very realistic. This forest farm is the property and investment place of most of the local nobles in Island, who would be so stupid to do something about this place.

"I'm not questioning what you said, I'm just trying to say that you are digressing."

Zelin shook the wine in the glass, foam formed on it, and he put it down again.