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6.87% The Witcher: Wolf School's Hunting Notes / Chapter 29: 29. The Little Celebrity of the Ancient Sea Fortress.

Bab 29: 29. The Little Celebrity of the Ancient Sea Fortress.

"I'm not sure if I'll be able to return before the Mountain Trial. If you want me to do it, this might be your last chance." Vera's tone was very sincere.

But Allen had no choice and had to refuse again: "Sorry, Lady Vera."

"I still want to do it myself."

The sorceress's eyes dimmed slightly, but she still earnestly reminded him: "Alright...my library will be open to you..."

"If you have any questions or need any materials, you can ask Mary directly, she will help you..."

...

The sorceress rambled on for quite a while. As Allen listened, he suddenly felt like he was Vera's apprentice. Meanwhile, a certain "genuine" apprentice was glaring at Allen, her cheeks flushed with jealousy. The burning jealousy in her eyes almost set Allen's hair on fire. After about half an hour, the sorceress finally stopped.

"…That's about it, you can go now."

Allen nodded sincerely and thanked her, "Thank you, Lady Vera."

"No need to thank me," Vera shook her head, then solemnly said, "You just need to tell me… you will definitely pass the Mountain Trial safely, right?"

The Witcher apprentice nodded vigorously and firmly said: "Don't worry, Lady Vera. I will definitely pass the Mountain Trial and not let your investment go to waste."

"Investment?"

The sorceress inexplicably laughed twice: "For the Wolves School Witchers, their promises are more important than life."

"Allen, I remember your promise."

...

After leaving the alchemy room and descending two more levels, the Witcher apprentice stopped.

He opened his character panel mentally.

[Name: Allen]

[Age: 13]

[Title: Miracle Child]

[Level: 8]

[Health: 100%, Stamina: 150/150, Mana: 87/87]

[Attributes: Strength 9.6 (+3.5), Agility 9.6 (+3.4), Constitution 15 (+6.1), Perception 14.9 (+6), Mysticism 8.7 (+4.4)]

[Special Skills: Witcher Hunting LV1, Identification LV1, Tracking LV1]

[Special Skill Points: 1]

[Skills: Wolves School Two-Handed Sword LV2, Tracking LV1, Quen LV1, Aard LV1, Yrden LV1, Igni LV2]

[Recipes: Killer Whale (Unavailable)]

[Items: Drowner Heart Essence*162, Rotten Flesh*87, Small Experience Orbs*1445, Drowner Whistle*7...]

[Evaluation: Novice!]

In these seven days, Allen had increased about 24 points in attributes, making him a completely different person compared to a few days ago. To exaggerate a little, Allen could now fight 10 versions of his former self who had just arrived in this world. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of the heart essence was diminishing as Allen's attributes increased.

After his Strength attribute reached 9 points, it took 10 essences to increase it by 0.2, and his Constitution attribute stopped increasing after reaching 13 points, regardless of the essence used. This was, of course, expected. But it shattered Allen's dream of becoming a god by slaughtering drowners. Therefore, Allen kept the remaining essences for future use as stamina recovery potions.

In terms of skills, Allen only had two signs left to learn. Due to the fire attack's special effectiveness against drowners, he had specifically upgraded the Igni sign to level 2. The simultaneous improvement in attributes and skills had significantly increased Allen's efficiency in hunting drowners.

Unfortunately, as his character level also increased to level 8 with the skill upgrades, he hadn't seen any higher-level hunt evaluations for a while. Moreover, most of his hunting time was spent on traveling and tracking. So, although his hunting efficiency had improved, the number of small experience orbs he earned daily did not increase explosively.

Currently, Allen's average daily hunt had stayed at around 25 drowners for the past few days. It was manageable until today, as Vera's alchemy classes had provided a solid foundation, so he didn't miss out on a few drowners each day.

But tomorrow, it would be Mary teaching.To be honest, Allen had little confidence in Mary, who had only been a sorceress for two years, regarding alchemy. Now he just needed to see how much her classes would differ from Vera's.

"With over five thousand small experience orbs still missing, I won't be able to gather them without changing my hunting method." After some thought, Allen made up his mind.

He had to make a change. Since the problem was the hunting efficiency, all he needed to do was to increase it. After thinking for a while, Allen stood up and walked to the agreed place.

As soon as he left the tower, Allen saw a Witcher greeting Vesemir. "Vesemir, aren't you going to the banquet today?"

"No, I have something to do later, you go ahead, I'll join you later." The Witcher master patted the man's shoulder.

The man shrugged, muttered something, and then left.

Allen lingered in the shadow of the tower for a few more seconds before walking towards Vesemir. The Witcher master nodded at the approaching apprentice and then turned to walk outside the castle.

"Master Vesemir, if you're busy, I can go hunting by myself." Walking alongside Vesemir, Allen thought for a moment and suggested.

Vesemir didn't look back and casually replied: "No need, just drinking anyway, going later is the same."

But it wasn't the same. Allen knew this very well. Throughout the year, the Witchers only had these two months to gather. By the same time next year, they might not see the same people they saw this year. After all. Witchers are warriors and hunters. It's a highly dangerous profession that relies on fighting and hunting to survive.

A Witcher could lose his life due to inaccurate information, betrayal, or even just the human hatred for non-humans. Because the people they see this year might not be around next year. That's why the castle hall of the Ancient Sea Fortress would have a bonfire burning all night, with endless drinks and delicious food...

Compared to the expensive charcoal, wine, and delicacies, the time spent with comrades was the most precious. Every moment of this time was not to be wasted. So, it wasn't the same.

Even though Allen selfishly hoped that Vesemir would let him hunt alone, he was too moved to persuade otherwise now.

"Vesemir, are you taking our little killer out hunting again?"

Allen looked up and saw an unfamiliar Witcher.

"He's Dante, a respected Witcher master." Vesemir introduced.

Allen nodded and greeted the Witcher across from him as usual.

For some reason unknown to Allen, he seemed to have quite a reputation among the returning Witchers. Walking down the road, unfamiliar Witchers would often greet him.

The titles ranged from "Auren's apprentice", "Lucky apprentice", "Second Man of Elsa".To the recent titles after the drowner hunts: "Drowner Slayer", "Little Butcher of Kaer Morhen", and so on.

Allen had asked Vesemir about this a few days ago. But the Witcher master just had a dark look on his face, sighed as if remembering something, shook his head, and didn't give an answer. His expression was quite strange. Allen didn't delve further, as it wasn't important to him.

...….

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30. Surprise.

31. Mary's Desire.

32. The Drowner Whistle.

33. Killer Lake.

34. The Conjunction of the Spheres.


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Bab 30: 30. Surprise.

Evening.

Blue Mountain Range.

"Croak~ Croak~"

The sound of drowners echoed faintly from the depths of the forest. Allen, who was using Witcher senses to search for tracks, closed the mutated organs on the sides of his nose upon hearing the sound. In his vision, the red mist produced by the sensory connection of his sense of smell disappeared abruptly.

The Witcher apprentice glanced back at Vesemir, who nodded, signaling him to move freely. Allen nodded in return and cautiously followed the sound of the drowners' cries. Even though he had already determined the enemy was drowners based on tracks and sounds, the Witcher apprentice did not let his guard down.

Caution allows Witchers to live longer. This was a direct quote from the Witcher master. No single sense can confirm the enemy's type and number with 100% certainty. Sense of smell, hearing, sight, and magical perception—none can be absent in a hunt. Furthermore, due to the weakness of Witchers' magical perception, it is more prudent to wear the school medallion during hunts.

Crossing a dirt pit and stepping over soft grass step by step. The shrill cries of the drowners drew nearer. Two bare maple trees couldn't obscure the Witcher apprentice's view. By the river, seven drowners came into Allen's sight.

Using his four senses alternately, Allen confirmed that no other monsters were hiding nearby. The Witcher apprentice positioned himself precisely at the boundary of the drowners' perception. Drawing his sword, the magical power within him surged abruptly. With his left thumb and index finger slightly curved, he traced a triangle in the air in front of him.

"Quen Shield"

A faint yellow light flickered on Allen's brand-new dark leather armor. All preparations complete, the Witcher apprentice no longer hesitated. With a powerful stomp of his right foot, he shot forward like an arrow from a fully drawn bow, slicing through the air and slashing at the necks of two drowners.

"Slash"

"Slash"

Thick blood spurted from the severed wounds, and two drowners died instantly.

Immediately, Allen held his sword in his left hand to guard his front and swiftly extended his right index finger.

Igni Sign.

Heat surged from near his heart, flowed through his right hand, and erupted outward. The shockwave mixed with high temperatures not only made two approaching drowners stumble but also ignited the mucus on the leading drowner's body with a few jets of flame. Although drowners are representatives of water element monsters in alchemy, the mucus they secrete is highly flammable.

Before the burning drowner could be incinerated to death, Allen ended its life with a swift slash. Taking advantage of the next drowner's trembling fear of the flames, the Witcher apprentice danced around it, spinning half a circle.

A flash of silver, and a head slid off its neck. One drowner had overcome its fear of flames forever. Three drowners remained. These monsters were still disoriented by the sudden flames on their companion.

The Witcher apprentice seized the opportunity. Quickly alternating his steps, he inserted himself into the center of the three drowners in just a few strides. His blue cat-like pupils slightly dilated, and in an instant, Allen calculated the angles and swung his sword. A silver arc traced a smooth curve.

"Clang"

The sound of the silver sword being sheathed echoed, and only then did the three monster heads seem to react, sliding off their necks. Black-red filthy blood spurted from the severed surfaces. By the clear river, the stench was unbearable and nauseating. The battle ended in less than five minutes from start to finish. Skilled and efficient.

[Ding! Monster group "Drowners" LV6 exterminated!]

[Reward Calculation: Overcoming enemies, Basic Rating D, Defeating more with fewer +1—D+, Decapitation Intimidation +3—C+]

[Final Rating: C+]

[Loot Obtained: Drowner Heart Extract *7, Small Experience Orbs *7, Drowner Treasure Chests *2]

[Hunting Task: Drowners I (Killed Drowners 189/200)]

[Task Reward: Unknown]

"Clap Clap Clap"

Allen followed the sound and saw Vesemir clapping and walking towards the riverbank.

"In terms of hunting drowners, even I can't be faster than you. No wonder you're called the Drowner Slayer..."

"Master Vesemir!" Allen called out helplessly.

Ever since the Witcher master heard someone call Allen by that nickname, he had been teasing him about it from time to time.

Is "Drowner Slayer" considered a title of honor?

It doesn't even qualify as a proper nickname.

"Alright, alright, I won't say it anymore." Vesemir shook his head, looked up at the sky, and said, "It's getting late. Pack up, let's head back."

In the afternoon, Vesemir did not participate in the hunt. The Witcher master only used his at least LV4 tracking skills to point Allen in the right direction. The subsequent tracking, exploration, hunting, and handling were all done by Allen.

In fact, with Allen's double tracking skills, he didn't even need Vesemir to point the way. The Witcher apprentice had already gained the ability to hunt drowners independently. So, while handling the materials, Allen casually mentioned.

"Master Vesemir, do you think I am capable of hunting drowners on my own now?"

Vesemir nodded and said, "I don't think any Witcher can say you can't. At least in hunting drowners, I couldn't do better than you."

There's hope. Allen felt a surge of joy in his heart and said, "Then from tomorrow, you don't need to come out with me. I can go alone..."

"No!" Vesemir's tone was unwavering as he decisively rejected Allen's request.

"Why?" Allen asked.

"I'm your mentor; I need to be responsible for your life."

As the sun set, golden sunlight slanted over the wide-brimmed black hat. The sharp and handsome face, with eyes obscured by shadows, looked determined and stubborn. Familiar with the Witcher master, Allen knew this was an unconvincible expression. So, with a sigh in his heart, Allen lowered his head and continued handling the drowner materials.

Without Vesemir, even if Allen was familiar with the guards at the gate, he wouldn't be able to leave Kaer Morhen.

Or, even if he managed to sneak out once, what about the next time?

Unless he left the Wolf School for good, but once Vesemir found out, he would lose even his current hunting opportunities. As for leaving the Wolf School and wandering far away. Allen wanted to leave the castle, not to avoid the Trial of the Grasses.

He already had an external cheat, so why would he need to escape? How could he not pass the trial and become a legitimate Witcher?

He was the Miracle Child, destined to save the world!

"Snip"

The last drowner tongue was cut off and placed into the material bag. Allen pulled up the hunting task and took a look. There were 11 drowners left to complete the task, which could be done in another day. If it weren't for the hunting task taking up Allen's task slots, his small experience orb count would be at least a fifth higher.

Unfortunately, only one task could be triggered at a time. Without completing this task, Allen couldn't trigger other tasks. The Witcher apprentice glanced at the "unknown" task reward and sighed, thinking: "Maybe tomorrow, the Monster Hunter Handbook will give me a surprise?"

...….

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31. Mary's Desire.

32. The Drowner Whistle.

33. Killer Lake.

34. The Conjunction of the Spheres.

35. The Drowner King.


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