The witcher touched the cup with Three Jackdaws.
Finished the last bit of drink in the cup.
Borch shouted.
The clerk girl immediately came over with a kettle and filled their glasses with drinks.
Then serve them full crayfish.
Ten minutes later, empty crayfish shells were scattered on the ground.
"Are you full, Mr. Lynn? If not, we can call again. Don't worry about my wallet. I know that in your line of work, the situation is usually a little... embarrassing."
"Of course, I didn't mean to offend you..."
"I understand, so I don't feel offended." Lynn took out a piece of cloth and wiped his mouth, "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Borch. In fact, I usually don't eat so much."
"For people in our profession, we need to keep a clear mind at all times. If we eat too much, blood will flow to the stomach to aid digestion, which will reduce the blood supply to the brain."
Borch laughed.
"Sir Lynn, you are such an interesting person. It would be great if I could get to know you earlier."
"It's not too late." The witcher smiled.
"Well said, Your Excellency Lynn, I wonder if there is anything else you need to do here."
"No."
"Then are you willing to accept a commission? An escort mission?"
"I'd like to hear the details first."
"Yes, I need to go to Holopole for some reasons recently. Do you know where Holopole is?"
Lynn nodded.
Holopole is on the west side of the Kestrel Mountains.
To the east of the Kestrel Mountains is Kaedwen.
This city, along with Malleore, Creyden and Caingorn, were all formerly affiliated with Kovir.
But in the "Poviss Secession" incident, the city, like other areas, broke away.
It is now a free city-state, protected by a local militia.
As for Three Jackdaws's desire to escort him to Holopole, it is naturally related to the dragon in the original plot.
This is why Borch deliberately chatted with himself about dragon-related topics, just to test his attitude and interest in slaying dragons.
Of course, because Novigrad is too far away from Holopole, and some people deliberately block information...
Novigrad No one knows yet that there is news about a dragon appearing near Holopole.
Lynn knows the purpose of Borch.
Holopole's dragon was in danger, so he summoned Borch to help.
However, since Borch didn't say it clearly, he pretended not to know anything for the time being.
Lynn thought about it carefully.
I really have nothing to deal with at Novigrad.
Everything is developing in a good direction.
So you might as well go with the other person.
It is a long way from Novigrad to Holopole, so the fastest way is to take a boat.
Take a boat from the port, first arrive at Duchy of the Curved Coast, get off the boat and then go upstream along Braa River to arrive at Holopole.
After resting one night in the tavern, Lynn and others came to Novigrad's port the next day. The wealthy Three Jackdaws directly chartered a merchant ship.
After learning that Lynn actually possessed a magic pattern leather bag as a storage item, Three Jackdaws bought a large amount of food and drinks before everyone boarded the ship, and put them all into Lynn's magic pattern leather bag.
During the journey to Duchy of the Curved Coast, Borch not only provided the purchased food and drinks for his own group to enjoy, but also shared them with the sailors.
Since the entire merchant ship was chartered, the captain generously gave up three cabins to Lynn and his party:
That is, Lynn and Borch each have a cabin, and the two Zerrikania girls live in the same cabin.
During the day, the four of us went out on the deck to get some fresh air.
Borch talked about what he saw and heard when he traveled the continent as a noble, and Lynn also shared his adventures after becoming a demon hunter.
If nothing else, this journey should be uneventful.
Then nothing unexpected happened.
On the deck of a merchant ship.
Lynn, Borch, Tea, Vea and the captain gathered at the stern of the ship.
Lynn raised the monocular telescope and saw a vague silhouette of a ship on the sea in the distance.
He put down the monocular and handed it to Borch, who was full of curiosity.
The latter did not use it himself, but put it into Vea's hand.
The two Zerrikania girls were like children who had just arrived at Universal Studios, vying to watch.
Borch asked, "How are you sure it's a pirate ship? I didn't see a pirate flag."
As a golden dragon, you can clearly see ships on the distant sea without a telescope.
The captain replied, "They followed us for five hours, sir, and I can't think of any other reason than pirates."
A sailor said, "Could it be that they are going in the same direction as where we are going?"
"We don't rule out the possibility, but it's best not to risk this trap... Can't you get rid of them, Captain?"
Facing Borch's proposal, the captain shook his head regretfully.
"No, their boats are better than ours, and we can't possibly get rid of them before they get close to land."
Three Jackdaws turned his attention to the demon hunter again.
"Well... Sir Lynn, what do you think?"
Lynn thought for a while and said, "I suggest we treat her as a pirate ship, just in case."
"Lynn Your Excellency's idea coincides with mine. Very good. Captain, I suggest that it is best for your sailors to be prepared. My companions and I will also be at your disposal when the time comes."
The captain was overjoyed when he heard this.
In fact, when he discovered the suspicious boat silhouette, he immediately sent someone to call the four people up. This was the reason why.
Zerrikania people are born warriors and have received combat training since childhood. It is difficult to find better guards than them.
As for witchers, these monster slayers know how to spill entrails all over the ground.
As long as they are willing to help, this is definitely a sure thing.
The captain bowed deeply and thanked him profusely.
"I can't thank you enough, so please excuse me."
After thanking him again and again, the captain left in a hurry.
Several people could hear him shouting orders to his subordinates.
The salty sea breeze caressed Borch's face like a lover's hand.
This golden dragon's face didn't have the expression that he should have when encountering an unexpected situation. Instead, he was full of eagerness to try.
"Pirates...Lynn, have you ever encountered pirates before?"
"I have encountered it," the demon hunter nodded, "Your Excellency Borch, since we have a battle to fight later, we'd better take the time to take a rest."
"That makes sense. See you later."