Ellander, dock.
On the spacious Pontar River, merchant ships and fishing boats kept coming and going, and sailors' horns and traders' cries were intertwined.
It is now May, and the scorching sun at noon has made the fishy smell in the air even stronger.
Zerika was wearing a nun's outfit, with a white hood covering most of her face, but her demure temperament still seemed particularly abrupt in this crowded place.
"Miss."
Several figures quickly walked out from among the sailors carrying the cargo.
The leader was a middle-aged woman with dark skin and strong arms, who had obviously been working all year round.
Zerika saw her, and a smile appeared on his slightly sad face.
"Nanasi."
Zerika has a deep relationship with the maid who has taken care of her since she was a child.
Glancing behind the maid, there were only three men and two women, all very familiar faces.
"Where are the others?"
Nanasi looked dim and shook his head.
"Miss; they don't intend to follow."
Zerika looked stunned, not too sad, it was expected.
Margraviate of Talgar is located in the far north and is often exposed to "white light" disasters. If it weren't for the fact that Dragon Mountains has abundant mining resources, it can be said to be a remote place.
Three hundred years ago, it was the place where Novigrad exiled prisoners.
Ellander is different. It is an important province of Temeria, rich and prosperous.
Coupled with Ivar's missteps, the mission assigned by Istredd completely failed, and they will surely suffer terrible punishments when they return.
Staying here is also a good choice.
However, Zerika hopes that they can think clearly and stay at Ellander, most likely because of Zerika's identity, but they must not put the cart before the horse.
"Is everyone here?"
Arwen walked out of the stall next door, holding the apple he just bought in his hand.
Zerika quickly replied, "It's all ready."
Arwen looked aside from the corner of his eye.
A donkey cart came slowly from the end of the crowd. It was the dwarf Bibi.
He held Frost Bear in his arms, attracting surprised looks from everyone around him.
Both the dwarf himself and the things loaded on the back of his donkey cart.
"Sir," Bibi jumped out of the carriage with a sad look on his face, "I followed your instructions and gave this little guy some goat's milk, but he still made a lot of noise."
Frost Bear opened its teeth and claws in front of Bibi. It looked menacing, but it didn't even have full teeth at this age, so it looked like it was being cute.
Zerika's eyes were immediately attracted to this little guy.
"Witcher, what kind of animal is this?"
Arwen stretched out his hand and lifted Frost Bear up, giving him a demonstrative look.
Frost Bear Sahuan's body suddenly stiffened and curled up subconsciously.
He threw it into Zerika's arms.
The latter looked delighted.
Sure enough, no woman can escape the temptation of this fluffy little guy.
"Oh my gosh! What a cute kid."
Frost Bear felt the soft embrace, and thinking about what he had experienced in the past few days, especially the dwarf's hard wrist, and Arwen's cold attitude, tears almost flowed down his face.
Trumpets echoed from the docks.
"Get aboard."
Arwen has a deep voice.
Use your backhand to stuff the cargo Bibi on the donkey cart into the space ring.
Bibi untied the donkey's reins, jumped up and patted its butt.
"Lucky guy, you're free, run away."
Immediately, everyone boarded a merchant ship carrying large and small bags.
The ship's flag is blue sturgeon and the ship's name is Blueback Sturgeon.
Led by the service staff, the group entered the first-class cabin.
Accompanied by a long sound, the merchant ship sailed out of the dock.
The oars paddled the sea water, stirring up large white foam.
Looking at the distant land outside the window, Zerika breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally I can return to Margraviate of Talgar.
Arwen finished the last bite of the apple, put the core on the table, and glanced at the number of people to confirm that everyone in the group was there.
Spiritual perception ripples out, and no one is watching outside the door.
Zerika The three valets and guards are planning to put away the luggage.
Arwen clapped his hands.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please get ready. It's time for us to officially leave."
?
A group of people had doubts on their faces.
"Leave? Where?"
The valet who placed the luggage looked puzzled.
Arwen didn't explain, he just raised his hands, his lips kept moving, and complicated spells came out.
A silver point of light slowly appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
Zerika has seen this before, and Margraviate of Talgar has also seen wizards in his court.
"It's a portal!"
She muttered softly and immediately understood the intention of Arwen.
No wonder the other party clearly knew that Earl Hereford wanted to force her to stay, and let her stay at the dock for such a long time in full view of the public. She boarded the merchant ship in a high-profile way, with many people watching, just to confuse the other party.
Looking at Arwen, she whispered to the stunned servant to come back to his senses.
"Follow them all, check again to see if there is anything left behind? Take them all with you."
"Yes, miss."
Arwen nodded silently. When he first arrived at Rinde, he left the teleportation anchor point.
One of the purposes is to go back and get the Qi Djinn.
But now that he has a star core and a more reliable source of magic power, the role of Djinn is not so important to him.
This opportunity is left to Geralt and Yennefer.
Immediately, everyone disappeared into the portal.
Temple of Melitele.
"What? Bill, please explain clearly, what does it mean that Miss Zerika is missing?"
A knight wearing silver armor, with white roses engraved on his chest, and a scarlet cape, half-kneeling, his tone slightly panicked.
"Report to Earl Hereford, Miss Zerika entered a separate prayer room and never came out again. I just went in and checked, and she was not in there."
"Then go find her!" Earl Hereford roared, "She is a woman, where else can she escape?"
The knight hesitated, "But this is Temple of Melitele."
"So what?"
Earl Hereford's voice echoed in the hall, disturbing many believers who were praying.
Nenneke, wearing the robe of the high priest, came looking for the sound.
"Quiet, Hereford's little Earl, this is a temple, a place of prayer. Please lower your voice."
Earl Hereford looked cold, "Huh, who did I think it was, but it turned out to be you, Nenneke!"
"Tell me, where did you hide Zerika? Don't think I don't know. She has been flirting with you for a long time. You must have communicated secretly!"
Nenneke spoke calmly.
"Earl Hereford, please also pay attention to your etiquette and words. I don't know what you are talking about. The temple will lend a helping hand to everyone in need."
"Fart! You bitches! Nenneke, don't forget, this is in Ellander, and it was my father who took you in. Otherwise, you don't know which street you are begging for right now? Tramps! Prostitutes!"
"Shut up!" Nenneke's expression remained the same, but his eyes were frighteningly cold.
She put her hands on her hips and strode forward, like a lioness protecting her calf.
"Earl Hereford, no, you uneducated thing, put away your pitiful aristocratic temper, this is a temple, not your back garden where you indulge in dark colors!"
The White Rose Knight wanted to get up and stop Nenneke, but severe pain came from his lungs, and the Suffocation sensation made his eyes darken, and he could not stand up.
It can only be seen vaguely that Nenneke grabbed Earl Hereford's collar with one hand.
"I'm warning you, first of all, Temple of Melitele received your father's invitation, instead of kneeling down and praying to join him."
"Secondly, I can also tell you clearly that the person you are looking for is not with me. If you dare to say one more nonsense, I will make you covered with green hair and turn into a frog in the ground. Do you understand?"
Earl Hereford's face suddenly turned the color of pig liver, and he couldn't say a word.
He wanted to retort, but couldn't find the words.
Because what Nenneke said is correct, now Temple of Melitele has grown and radiated throughout the north. Even the royal family of Temeria often come here to pray.
Even his father, Prince Temeria, is a frequent visitor here.
What's more, the high priest in front of him is a master of alchemy, and his abilities make many people jealous.
For example, a certain mysterious pill that can restore men's virility, and an ointment that can keep women beautiful, are all made by the person in front of me.
So, if this matter comes to his father's ears.
I'm afraid I'm going to break his legs.
The most important thing is that he saw the green medicine bottle in Nenneke's hand, which really turned him into a green-haired frog.
"Please help yourself."
Nenneke snorted coldly and pushed Earl Hereford away with one hand.
The latter took a few steps back before standing still, a ferocious look flashing in his eyes.
He shook his sleeves vigorously before leaving angrily.
"Let's go!"
Hearing this, the knight beside him hurriedly stepped forward to pick up his lung-exploding companion, following Earl's footsteps.
One mile away from the temple, Earl Hereford could no longer suppress the anger in his heart.
"You losers, what are you looking at me for? Why don't you go and find that woman for me!"
He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists with anger.
He has never failed to find a woman he fell in love with.
What's more, she is a noble girl who seeks refuge in Ellander.
Half an hour later, news came from the Duke's Castle.
"Reply to Earl, according to the reply from Miss Zerika's servant, she should have boarded the ship now and left the Ellander border."
"The secret sentry at the dock also confirmed this news. Just half an hour ago, there was a demon hunter beside him."
Earl Hereford fumbled for the ring in his hand with a sinister look on his face.
"Witcher, are you sure?"
"Yes, the demon hunter was wearing a black robe and did not conceal his whereabouts. According to the secret whistle, it was confirmed that his pupils were black cat eyes."
"Okay, okay," Earl Hereford laughed angrily, "Does this damn bitch think she can leave just by finding a demon hunter?"
The knight responded with a flattering look, "Earl, I have already arranged the ships. As long as we hurry up now, we can catch up with them within an hour."
Earl Hereford patted him on the shoulder and said, "You did a great job. Let's go. I want to ask her. Ellander took her very well, so why did she leave without saying goodbye."
An hour later.
Deck of Blueback Sturgeon.
Order of the White Rose has occupied this place.
A knight diligently wiped a barrel clean with a white handkerchief.
Earl Hereford sat on it with a big golden sword.
In front of him, a knight pressed down on a middle-aged man with brown hair.
"Ahem----" The knight next to Earl coughed dryly, "The person in front of you is Ellander Earl Hereford. Now, Earl has a question to ask you."
The captain's lips were chapped and he was swallowing saliva.
"You know everything I know, sir. Please spare my life, sir."
Earl Hereford fanned the wind in front of his eyes. The fishy smell on the captain's body made him feel disgusted.
"Zerika, that's the woman wearing a nun's costume on your ship. Where is she?"
"In the cabin, 109 deluxe rooms."
Earl Hereford raised his forehead to signal, and the knight immediately went to check.
The image of Zerika kneeling down and begging for mercy came to his mind.
Then he thought of a reason, assigned a crime to the demon hunter, and then the hero saved the beauty. Wouldn't this beauty be obtained?
When she gets tired of playing with her, send her back to Targo and put a cuckold on Istredd.
This idea is very exciting and exciting when I think about it.
The knight quickly came back, and there was no one behind him.
"Report Earl, there is no lady in the room."
Earl Hereford was stunned for a moment, then slowly turned his head and looked down at the captain kneeling on the ground.
"You dare to lie to me?"
The captain was also shocked when he heard the news.
"No, how is that possible?"
"A group of them entered Room 109 and never came out again. Mr. Earl, you have to believe what I say."
Never came out?
Earl Hereford's face looked extremely ugly.
He also knew something about the witcher. According to legend, the witcher was very powerful in a certain skill, and even a witch with overflowing sexual desire could get satisfaction from the witcher.
They have been in the same room.
The veins on his forehead throbbed.
Earl Hereford's suppressed voice.
"Have the other rooms been searched?"
The knight replied, "We have searched it all. I heard that the witcher's ability to hide its traces is very good. Could it be possible that after discovering us, they stole a small boat and left."
"Sir," a White Rose knight leaned on the edge of the deck, "Look, there is someone on that wooden boat!"
Earl Hereford was overjoyed. This time, he wanted to go there in person and teach this wanton bitch a lesson.
Soon, a wooden ladder was thrown from the deck.
The eight tall and sturdy men in black robes on the boat were all stunned when they saw this. They subconsciously hid the hook locks in their hands and raised their heads one after another, with expressions of disbelief on their lips.
It's like he doesn't understand how his behavior was exposed.
People from Order of the White Rose slowly emerged.
Especially the one at the front, the gorgeously dressed Earl Hereford.
Hereford became even more angry when he saw these men in black robes.
One witcher is not enough, so many at once!?
"Damn you bitch, you have no shame. I thought you were so dignified and reserved, but you turned out to be a bitch!"
"Miss Zerika, I'm very angry right now, I hope you can understand!"
The men in black robes looked at each other, not understanding the situation for a while, and one of them nodded his head with his finger.
Subconsciously, this person is probably not a fool.
If not, it would be a great shame.
They didn't take their Skellige pirates seriously at all.
The strong man in black robes at the head had a dead voice.
"Seeking death!"