The scene changed and everyone was on their journey again.
This time Dick and Jimmy acted as the coachmen, and several knights' retinues followed behind the carriage on tall horses. They looked extremely relaxed.
Obviously, after the battle just now, they no longer fear any enemies along the way.
After all, the strength of those demon hunters is too extraordinary, especially the one with red hair.
Jimmy rubbed the copper buckle on the reins, and when he spoke, there was still a vibrato in his voice:
"Dick, I'm really sorry.
I just saw the crazy Cyclops in Windmill Town. I thought I could influence it with words. Alas, I didn't expect that although it was intelligent, its personality became increasingly violent.
If you hadn't arrived in time, I might have ended up like those sheep."
Dick smiled softly and comforted:
"Some monsters are not worth communicating with at all. The only way to 'communicate' with them is with the sharp blade in your hand.
After you see more monsters, you will understand this truth.
Among intelligent monsters, only a few Rock Troll, small earth spirits and succubi can communicate.
Although Cyclops are intelligent, their murderous nature occupies most of their brains.
But fortunately you were not injured this time, otherwise Emperor Marius would have been very sad."
Jimmy sighed in shame, and punched his left chest hard with his fist, making the plate armor rattle as it was beaten.
"Why do you sigh?"
"Hey, I have always wanted to prove that I have Five Chivalric Virtues, and I think I can carry it forward after improvement.
My uncle once reminded me that my ideas were a bit naive and needed to be tempered, but I was always unconvinced and wanted to prove myself.
To tell you the truth, including this Cyclops, this is the sixth time I have failed to convert a monster."
Speaking of this, Jimmy's face turned slightly red and he said a little shyly:
"Actually, I already have someone I like in my heart. Most of the things I do are for Vivian."
Dick naturally knew that the person Jimmy mentioned was their mission target Vivian, but he still pretended to be stupid and said:
"You come from a distinguished family, are so handsome, have a good personality, and have a group of attendants who will follow you to death. How can a man like you still lack women?"
Jimmy smiled bitterly, "Dick, what I am looking for is my future wife, the mistress of the family.
She is the nightingale rose blooming in the morning dew, not even the legendary Lake Lady can compare with one of her fingers!
I dare say that she is the most beautiful woman in the Panda Continent. How can those ordinary women compare with her?"
Well, it seems that there are indeed a thousand Hamlet in the eyes of a thousand people.
Dick thought to himself: Who is Hamlet in my heart?
At this moment, two graceful figures jumped into my mind.
Suppressing his thoughts, he asked again:
"Then does your sweetheart Vivian know that you have done so many things for her?"
Jimmy shook his head.
"Since she doesn't know everything you have done for her, you want to prove that you are pregnant with Five Chivalric Virtues and can also influence monsters, but she doesn't know all of this, so how do you know she will like you?"
After Jimmy heard this, he sat upright and shouted, "Dick!"
This shout made several of the subordinates behind him who were relaxing and chatting nervous.
But seeing Jimmy dancing, they looked at each other and smiled, shaking their heads.
Obviously, they know their young master's character very well.
"Ms. Vivian is Duke Anna's most considerate maid. I have dated her several times.
Every time she finishes serving Duke Anna, we will wander around the castle in her free time."
Duke Anna is the leader of the Bacchus Empire Cez and the cousin of Jimmy. She is the youngest cousin of Emperor Marius.
When Emperor Marius led his army and was stationed in Cez, Anna moved to nearby Lady of the Lake Castle.
In fact, even if Emperor Marius doesn't come to Cez, she still likes Lady of the Lake Castle activities nearby because the climate here is pleasant and she likes to play here.
This information was provided to Dick by the housekeeper when he left Cez.
"But what?"
"Hey, but as soon as it gets dark, she will leave me immediately, no matter how I try to persuade her to stay, it will be useless.
I don't know why, but every time she would look at the sunset, then find an excuse, cover her face and run away."
Dick secretly thought that Vivian must have been subjected to some kind of curse. She may be the incarnation of some strange monster and must be alone when it gets dark.
Of course, it is also possible that this woman has something to hide.
But from what Jimmy said, Vivian had never meant to hurt him.
In this case, when the time comes to deal with this commission, we cannot simply rely on conventional methods to solve it.
While chatting, everyone arrived at the small town on the river bank before dark.
Jimmy got out of the car and said in a measured tone:
"This is Lady of the Lake Town.
You have been tired from the journey and have been rushing continuously. There happens to be Cockatrice Inn in front of you. Let's stay one night before setting off. We can reach my aunt Anna's Lady of the Lake Castle tomorrow.
Anna said, my uncle has already sent a message to her, asking her to receive you, and she has something urgent and wants to ask Geralt."
"What can I ask for?" Dick asked in confusion.
"Sean", the deep voice of Geralt came from inside the car:
"Sean is my friend. He is a few years older than you. He is handsome and eloquent. He is a bard. He once..."
At the end of the sentence, Geralt's voice became deeper and deeper,
"Fighted with Duke Anna [Gwent]."
"What's so strange about [Gwent]?" Little Yennefer in the carriage asked.
Geralt coughed lightly and said, "It must be because of his great poker skills that Anna never forgets him."
Little Yennefer said "Oh" in confusion and did not ask any more questions.
As soon as Dick heard it, he knew that the relationship between Anna and Sean was not simple.
Jimmy nodded and whispered again:
"Dick, do you know that my little aunt Anna has always been single. She has never forgotten Sean. She misses the days when Sean played for her alone in the castle garden."
"Then it seems that Duke Anna is destined to be disappointed this time, because Sean did not come with us."
"That doesn't matter.
In addition, my little aunt also said that you demon hunters are here just in time, and she has an urgent demon hunting commission for you."
"Huh? What kind of commission is it?" "I don't know that."
Dick thought to himself:
The little knight's request in front of him didn't seem urgent. After all, Vivian had no intention of harming him.
And if you can receive one more commission this time, you can accumulate more Energy Points and improve your own strength.
Although he has called Bald Qiang in his mind 30 times a day recently, but there has been no response, he has always kept in mind Bald Qiang's words to make him stronger.
You can see Xiya again by improving your strength, so when entrusting you with tasks, he feels that the harder the better, and the more the better.
"By the way, I suddenly remembered something. Jimmy, how old are you this year?"
"I have completed my coming-of-age ceremony a long time ago, and I am 19 years old this year."
"What about Ms. Vivian?"
"I just celebrated her birthday a few days ago. She just turned 18 this year."
"Well, she is really talented and good-looking, and her age matches her.
Don't worry, when I have time, I'll go ask Vivian what's going on."
"Isn't this... not appropriate?"
"Don't worry, we witchers have a gentle way."
Jimmy didn't say anything after hearing this. I don't know whether he agreed or objected.
Of course, Dick doesn't care about this at this time.
He has accepted the commission from Emperor Marius. Even if Jimmy refuses, the mission will still continue.