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The Divine Hunter CH 96

Author:Roy Category:urban Update time:2023-01-02 13:40:07

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“The people wont take to us kindly, boy,” Letho reminded.

“But dont flip them off.

Were on their turf, after all.”

“Yeah, I know.

Im not an idiot,” Roy grumbled.

“When in Temeria, do as the Temerians do.”

“Good.” Letho nodded.

“But if they get on your nerves, try to see them as dogs.” Letho gave weird advice.

“Every time they bark at you, throw them a bone or something.

Not literal ones, of course, but you know what I mean.

Theyll wag their tails once their ego is satisfied —  especially those knights.”

“I-I see.” Roy shot him a look of surprise.

He never expected a straight man like Letho to come up with such a quirky idea.

A short while later, a pair of knights came to the clearing near the gates, where the duo was waiting.

Letho and Roy bowed and observed them.

The one on the left was in white armor and wore a red cape, a white rose engraved on his left shoulder piece.

Every step he took made his armor creak.

He was young, but he had a scar running down from his forehead to his nose.

He could have been a handsome man, but instead he looked sinister.

The knights gaze was set on Letho, but there was only rage within him.

Standing beside him was a short and sturdy dwarf who was wearing a jacket made of fox pelts and chainmail armor.

He was looking at the duo sternly with his arms crossed.

“Shit,” Roy cursed silently.

“Damn you, Murphys law.” He knew the scarred man was the same knight Geralt had defeated, and judging by the look on his face, he was a tough one to handle.

“State your name, witcher.

And that goes for your companion too,” the scarred knight ordered them imperiously.

“Were only nameless peasants, noble knights.

Our names are nothing but an insult to you.” Letho bowed humbly, but he was scanning his surroundings for any high ground he could take.

At the same time, the spearmen around the gates were watching them closely.

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The scarred knights face fell, and he went closer to the duo.

When he was only ten feet away from them, he looked up arrogantly, not unlike a swan that was craning its neck.

“I am Arthur Tailles, firstborn of the Tailles family, knight of the fourth corps of the Order of the White Rose, and a loyal servant of King Hereward.

Witcher, now that I have stated my name, I demand the same from you.

Any defiance will be seen as an insult to the order!”

Roy arched his eyebrow.

Still as arrogant as ever.

Left with no choice, Letho answered, “Im Letho, a witcher from the School of the Viper.

This is my disciple, Roy.”

“How can you prove it Wheres your crest And why are you trying to get into Ellander City” Tailles asked a lot of questions, and his hand was already on his blade.

If Letho showed even an ounce of hesitation, he would cut him down.

His teammates lip twitched, and the dwarf took a deep breath.

“I think you know why were trying to get into Ellander.

We got into a few fights before this and wrecked our equipment.

Most of our supplies are gone, so we need to restock in the city.

And my legs lame too.

Heres my insignia.

Please show mercy to us, sir.

Let us pass through Ellander.”

“I see.” Arthur looked at the necklace and nodded.

When he confirmed that Letho was unarmed and lame, his eyes gleamed.

“Letho from the Viper School, I, Arthur Tailles, from the Order of the White Rose, challenge you to a duel!” He unsheathed his sword and held it with both hands, pointing it at Letho.

“But Mr.

Tailles, youre a noble knight.

Dont you think its too much of an honor for me Im just a witcher.

Not even a knight.

I dont think Im worthy of this.”

“Yes,” Roy added.

“Were not worthy of the honor of a knights duel,” he scorned himself.

Tailles stopped them.

“We have a creed here.

If you were the ones challenging me, then Id have the right to refuse, but since Im challenging you, you must accept, or youre nothing but a piece of worthless trash.

I see you as my equal, but of course, it is just temporary.”

“Um…” Roy was shocked by the ridiculous declaration.

Crazy arrogant bastard.

“Thats… quite the logical explanation you got there.

I guess you must be a fan of philosophy too.” The highest stat he has is seven.

Damn, hes stupid.

I could probably take him down if it werent a duel of swords.

If he doesnt wear his armor, of course.

The sarcasm flew past Tailles head, and Letho asked, “What will happen if I refuse, then Aside from being seen as trash”

“Then you must leave Ellander.

Our city doesnt welcome cowards.”

The dwarf chuckled.

“Ah, shut up,” he said gruffly.

“Youre a knight.

Remember the creed.

This is just shameful.”

“No, you shut up, Cranmer!” Tailles face was flushed.

“This is personal! I must defeat a witcher to regain my honor! I dont mind you tagging along, but if youre butting in, then Im smashing your head in!”

“Try me.

I aint letting you do whatever you want,” the dwarf retorted.

Arthur gnashed his teeth.

“Go back to your troops or Im telling on you.”

Cranmer Dennis Cranmer Roys eyes gleamed.

Cranmers a dwarf with a sense of justice and equality.

Hes going to join the army of the Mahakams in the second war to resist Nilfgaards invasion.

This guys important to Mount Carbon.

I think Ill take this.

“Dennis Cranmer Are you the Dennis Cranmer” Roy went up and feigned surprise.

“You know me” Dennis looked at him with doubt.

“Reagan told me about you back in Mount Carbon.”

“Reagan Reagan Dahlberg” Dennis rubbed his nose for a while, and then he remembered who Reagan was.

“Oh, that boys all grown up now, huh He was still a snotty little dwarf thirty years back.

So, is he doing fine As a dwarf, I mean.”

“Hes a master crossbowman now.

And a reigning champion, too.”

“I see hes even more of a troublemaker than his brother is.” Dennis gave him a friendly look.

“So how do you know him”

“I learned how to shoot from him for a bit.” Roy stared down awkwardly.

“But Im stupid, so I didnt get a lot of his teachings.”

Dennis was excited to see someone who just came from his hometown, so he talked with Roy about Mount Carbon, leaving Arthur alone.

Roy made a new friend out of him after they talked.

He even spoke about the time he and Letho took out the leshen and the nekkers in the tunnels, effectively helping the dwarves.

The dwarf patted his shoulder.

“Ah, I see.

Now that youre my friend…” He turned around to Arthur.

“This is no longer personal.

Roys a part of my family now, so his mentor is my friend.

You are forbidden from venting your anger on them.”

Tailles glowered at Dennis.

“How dare you, Dennis Cranmer”

“Ah, shut up.” Dennis snorted.

“Count Falwicks not even here.

You have no one to rely on, and dwarves always stand up for their friends.

You want to get them Then face me first.

Or you can tell King Hereward about this.

Let him decide.”

Arthurs veins popped, but he couldnt do anything.

He glared at the three of them and threatened, “Just you wait.

Youd better not pull anything in the city, or Ill rip a new one.”

“Youd better not harass them, Tailles, or youre getting it.”

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After Arthur was gone, Dennis turned to the duo.

“Dont worry, you two.

That bastard gets on everybodys nerves.

He ruined his reputation himself.

If you run into any trouble, come to the castle and tell them I sent you.

Ill help you out.”

“Thank you for your help.” Roy bowed sincerely.

“Ah, what are friends for Lets drink when we have the time.

Not good to let the guests go without some wine.”

“Ill take one request for free,” Letho offered.

“Ellander does have its own share of problems, but most of them arent really big.” Dennis smiled.

“Its fine, Letho, but Ill take you up on the offer.”

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