The Regiment Leader's First Operation!

"Whoosh!"

All eyes turned to Ailin.

This left Ailin, who had just become the first leader of the Witcher Company among the School of the Wolf and even the Witchers, somewhat embarrassed.

He scratched his head and raised his beer glass to block his view.

In fact, he did not regret killing the Old Spearhead and disrupting the school's Trial of the Mountains.

On the contrary.

Killing the Cyclops was the best thing Ailin did after coming into this world.

"Cyclops?"

The chief glanced at Ailin expressionlessly, then lowered his head in thought.

This is indeed a problem that is difficult to solve in a short time.

According to the school's tradition, a month after the Trial of Grasses, the apprentices should participate in the Trial of the Mountains.

Using a combination of skill and luck, swim across the Killer Lake of the Water Ghosts, traverse the Cave of the Old Spearhead, and the Camp of the Rock Troll, ultimately activating the School Emblem.

But now the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, Killer Lake must be frozen over, and Old Spearhead's cave is no longer occupied by Old Spearhead...

Of the three trials of the Trial of the Mountains, only the Rock Troll's camp remains.

In this way, the trial loses its difficulty and meaning.

"Since only members of the Witcher Company are required to participate in the trial, let's have our Witcher Company participate as well!"

Ailin's sudden outburst caused everyone to look over in surprise.

"This is a ritual for witchers to be brought back to life; there can be no mercy."

While others might not have seen through Ailin yet, Vesemir had a general idea of what he was thinking.

"I know, Master Vesemir."

Ailin shook his head and explained:

"A lone wolf dies but a pack of wolves survives."

"Instead of just talking and letting newcomers only know thin text."

"Why not let the Witcher Company join in and experience the trials with them?"

"Let reality show them the truth: when wolves come together, they can conquer all difficulties."

The moment the words were spoken, the secret room erupted in a flurry of discussion.

"But you've all passed the trials?"

"This is not in accordance with tradition..."

"I think it's feasible..."

The chief tapped the table with his knuckles, and the secret room immediately fell silent.

He asked with great interest, "What do you plan to do?"

"The starting point and the destination remain the same, still Killer Lake and the Circle of Elements, but the route can be chosen in advance by the masters based on our strength."

"For example, in the current situation, considering the strength of the Pact of the Wolves Witcher Company, we can set the route on both sides of Killer Lake."

"Then on the day of the trial, those who passed the previous trial will lead the participants along this route..."

Ailin expressed his thoughts clearly and thoroughly, word by word.

The Trial of the Mountains was unnecessary; no apprentice who was only twelve or thirteen years old should die in this trial, for they had already endured the torment of the grass and the choice.

This has always been Ailin's idea.

Moreover, this trial is not conducive to increasing the Witcher's identification with the school.

It's understandable that the first few trials were to modify the body and enhance strength.

The Trial of the Mountains is ultimately just a test, yet it requires risking one's life.

In the game, Lambert has been a Witcher for decades, yet he still harbors resentment towards Vesemir because of his best friend who died in the Trial of the Mountains.

There are certainly more people in Kaer Morhen who share similar ideas now.

However, those who adhere to the traditional School of the Wolf, including the chief, would certainly not agree with this view.

Therefore, Ailin needs to take a roundabout approach, making use of his status as a reserve member of the Witcher Company.

As for the Witcher's Blessing of Fate, he believed a little, but not much.

Now that he has come into this world and has the ability, he should do his best to make a difference.

mercy...

As Vesemir listened, the Five Virtues of Chivalry came to mind.

"Ailin wants to participate in the trial again."

"Is it a wish to protect the apprentices with one's own life, just like in the Trial of the Mountains...?"

The Witcher Master present were not fools either; they too gleaned meaning from Ailin's words.

then.

Silence fell again in the sealed room.

until...

"Considering your capabilities, the chosen route would definitely be more difficult."

"At that time, there may be troubles hidden on both sides of Killer Lake that we can't even foresee..."

"Ailin, you've passed the Trial of the Mountains, are you sure you want to take the risk?"

A deep male voice broke the silence as the chief looked at Ailin with a serious expression.

"I'm sure!"

"Then let's do it this way!" The chief nodded, and without further ado, proceeded to make the arrangements:

"Vesemir, Aristo, you two can choose the route..."

"As for the timing..." the chief pondered for a moment, "Since the apprentices don't need to digest the 'mushroom soup' anymore, let's set it for twenty days from now..."

"By then, the snow should have melted. After the trial, Ailin and the others will be heading down the mountain to Ban Ade to participate in the Apprentice Combat Tournament."

Is there a problem?

Everyone shook their heads.

That concludes today's meeting.

Winter.

Heavy snow continued to fall.

Sealed in Ailin Kaer Morhen relentless harsh weather, their daily lives are very regular.

He woke up in the morning and trained the new members of the Witcher Company with Huus, Bont, and Fred.

The witcher apprentices, who were initially shy and fearful, began to grow closer to him after learning that Ailin was the "legendary" Witcher Master who created the Essence Fluid formula.

After the news of the revised rules for the Trial of the Mountains was announced, everyone, just like Huus had been before, swarmed towards him as soon as he appeared on the training ground.

They called out, "Master Ailin, Master Ailin."

They only returned to drill practice when the training officially began.

If it weren't for the fact that there were only two spots left in the legion.

The LV2 appraisal can only check the loyalty of legion members.

Ailin estimated that every Witcher apprentice's attribute panel displayed a loyalty level of at least 85.

This is another reason why he proposed modifying the Trial of the Mountains at the Masters' Conference.

Currently, the legion's various systems and reward/punishment measures are not yet perfect, and there are only three people in the legion who completely trust him.

Once a large number of witchers who have no connection with him join in, his influence will likely be divided, or at least weakened.

after all.

There was also a deputy commander in the legion whom he didn't know.

In the eyes of a newcomer who has just passed the Trial of the Mountains, who should they befriend: a powerful veteran Witcher Master or an outstanding peer?

This is indeed a problem.

therefore.

He seizes every opportunity that can enhance the leader's reputation within the Witcher Company, and even creates opportunities where none exist.

Furthermore...

By letting the masters choose their own paths to the trials, he was spared the trouble of searching for monsters to fight everywhere to improve the legion's strength after the snow melted.

Ailin believed that the experienced Witcher Master Vesemir and Aristo would be able to find the monsters that best suited the limits of their Witcher Company and place them on the route of the Trial of the Mountains.

This is truly a case of using one fish to achieve multiple goals, killing several birds with one stone!

Afternoon and evening.

Ailin will leave Huus and the others to continue training the apprentices, while he goes alone to the Alchemy Room to concoct some potions.

Teach the silly yet arrogant "Lady" Mary how to refine the Drowner Heart Essence Fluid.

Just to be perfunctory, like

"Ailin, am I really stupid?"

"Ailin, did I get brain damage from the impact?"

"Ailin, how did you come up with so many potion recipes?"

Questions like, "Ailin, if I were as smart as you, would Lady Vesemir like me even more?"

The rest of the time was spent listening to the Sorceress continue explaining "ritual studies," watching as the Lesser Experience Orbs required to activate skills decreased faster each day.

that's all.

Time flies like an arrow.

Soon, another four days passed.

[Conjunction of the Spheres - Water Ghost, Cooldown: 0 days 12 hours 31 seconds]

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