"Although this is our first meeting, your reputation has already spread throughout Continent of Pendor.
Dick, the grand leader of Witcher Order who defeated Manslayer, protected Northern Kingdoms, protected the witch and killed nearly a thousand adventurers, I really don't understand why there is such a contradictory person like you in the world with justice on the left and evil on the right, conflict between good and evil."
"Xiya is not a witch." Dick responded in a deep voice, "Anyway, I don't like to discuss these things."
"Since you say no, then I believe you.
I'll leave it to you to take care of Jimmy. He belongs to Vivian.
And Vivian is my close attendant and my most favored confidant. Even if she is a monster, I hope you will try not to be too rough when handling the entrustment." Duke Anna made the request tactfully.
Dick naturally nodded in agreement.
The bald guard next to him opened his mouth in surprise:
OMG!
It turns out that he is the legendary Red Hair Devil Dick?
Why am I much younger and thinner than I imagined?
Didn't I say he has a green face and fangs? He looks quite handsome.
Can he really kill nearly a thousand people?
Moreover, Jimmy and Vivian actually have a deep relationship. Is this considered a royal secret?
Although I have been guarding Duke Anna for 20 years, through life and death, I am still an outsider after all.
Is it appropriate for me, an outsider, to hear this?
Anna Duke seemed to be aware of the thoughts of the guards around him.
"Mien, I know that you are loyal, tight-lipped, and dedicated your life to the Bacchus Family.
So I screened out all the other subordinates and left you here.
You should know how much you hold in my heart."
Mien knelt down on one knee and swore a loyalty oath in a passionate tone. "I am willing to die for the Bacchus Family!"
Anna nodded gently and helped him up.
Mien quietly looked at the other two demon hunters:
The tall, thin man with white hair and hoarse voice must have been seriously ill in his early years.
Although the demon hunter is a long-lived species, it seems that he cannot outlive himself.
Oops, the other one has such a fierce expression. He is small and not tall, and his thighs are not as thick as his arms.
It seems that except for Dick, the leader of the Witcher Order group, the other demon hunters should not be very good, and they are completely incomparable with this big muscle tyrant like himself.
I really don't understand why Duke Anna didn't entrust the task to him. If he could cooperate with Dick, I believe the task would be completed quickly.
Anna raised the corners of his mouth in a decent arc and said, "You guys have worked hard along the way. Did you encounter any dangers along the way?"
"Although there are some twists and turns," Dick replied, "But they are just minor disturbances, which are commonplace for demon hunters."
Anna nodded slightly and turned to look at Geralt. She was hanging at the right angle, making it difficult for people to see the twinkling look in her eyes.
"Sean He... why didn't he come this time?"
"He doesn't want to come for some reasons." Geralt replied in a deep voice.
Anna raised his head suddenly, and immediately felt that this action was not in line with royal etiquette. After calming down, he asked slowly:
"Then why doesn't Sean want to come?
Is it true, as I suspected, that he doesn't want to see me because I have a strong personality?"
"When I was passing by Free City, I happened to meet Sean.
He is living a good life, but because he left you without saying a word, he said he was going to Free City to develop his art.
It has been five years since he returned to the Bacchus Empire. He feels guilty and remorseful about this. He no longer dares to ask for your forgiveness. He can only pray for you silently in front of the statue of Bishop Free City Eternal Fire, hoping that the God of Fire will bless you and keep you safe."
Dick A hand quietly climbed up to his face, and his thick arm blocked the smile on his face:
I can't tell that Geralt, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, is really capable of telling nonsense.
Anna's fingertips caressed the gilded clothes unconsciously, creating tiny streams of light under the sunlight falling from the skylight of the dome.
She suddenly turned her face to the side, avoiding everyone's sight, but her voice was like a taut string:
"Did he really say that?"
Geralt's expression remained unchanged, "Of course. Sean and I are good friends. We have often drank together over the years.
You also know that Sean has a bad drinking ability. He only needs two drinks before he mentions you."
"What did he say?"
Geralt's voice suddenly became louder, and his steps moved slowly, like a court poet, raising one hand high in the sky:
"He said, 'Ah, Duke Anna is the most gentle, beautiful, understanding and supportive woman I have ever met in this world.'"
"Sure enough, that's what Sean can say." Anna's voice was slightly trembling.
Geralt's voice returned to its usual smoky tone, "He feels deeply guilty for the hurtful things he has done to you."
At this time, Geralt glanced at Dick quietly.
Although Dick did not recognize Sean, he immediately reacted and hurriedly said:
"Yes, that's true.
Sean and I are old acquaintances, and he did say that when he was drinking."
Anna turned her face, and everyone noticed that there seemed to be something crystal clear in the corners of her eyes.
She raised her face to prevent tears from falling.
He stood stunned for a while, then let out a long sigh, turned around and sat down on the gorgeous gilded main seat.
"Geralt came to the Bacchus Empire before and completed many monster hunting commissions.
I know his strength well and trust him enough.
Dick, Marius described your achievements in letters.
As for Master Russell on the side, as the senior brother of Dick, he must also be very powerful.
So, in addition to the matter of Jimmy, I also have an urgent commission, and I would like to ask three people to help with it, is that okay?"
"Of course you can, Your Majesty, Baroness." Geralt responded in a deep voice.
He turned around and glanced at Dick sideways. Dick had no objection.
Apart from being easily agitated, Russell always abides by Dick's decision in everything, and of course he won't object to it.
Anna nodded with satisfaction,
"You three demon hunters accept the commission together. I believe that any difficulty can be solved.
In fact, I have a sister who has been living outside the home for more than 10 years.
At that time, she was expelled from the empire because she was carrying Curse of the Black Sun and it was rumored that she would harm those around her."
Anna let out a short snort from his nose:
"Curse of the Black Sun is just a baseless legend.
Rumor has it that a girl born on the 60th Dark Sun will gradually be possessed by evil in her heart and turn into a powerful and vicious witch, destroying everything around her.
But I knew in my heart that my brother's position was not stable at that time, so many nobles did not trust us Bacchus Family.
They just made a random excuse to weaken Bacchus Family's power.
Today, Marius has fully taken control of the political power after arresting priest Snake Cult.
And now I want to find my sister, her name is Syanna, she has sapphire eyes and black pearl-like hair, and she looks very similar to me."
Dick nodded. "Well, Syanna..., may I ask, Duke Anna, how old are you now?"
"I'm 26 years old."
Dick suddenly thought of the little female thief he met at Basilisk Inn yesterday.
"Hey, that's not right, Dick, the little thief we met in the hotel yesterday looks almost exactly the same as the person Anna Duke mentioned." Russell scratched his head aside.
Anna stood up suddenly, gripped the gilt chair seat tightly with trembling fingers, and said sternly:
"What? When did you meet my sister? Tell me clearly!"