"It's just one day ahead of you. They rushed back last night under the stars and the moon." Vesemir said with a smile, but then sighed, with a sad face.
"But they are not in the castle now. They have gone hunting. They said that they have not had a good life outside this year and sometimes they can't even eat, so they want to eat meat."
Lynn nodded silently.
In fact, demon hunters like him, who live like the heroes in Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts novels, do not engage in production, but spend lavishly, are actually only a very small minority among the very few.
Real demon hunters, even top demon hunters like Vesemir and Geralt, can actually only make a living.
Two or three hundred years ago, it was the best time for witchers to live.
With the departure of "father" Alzur and Cosimo, Old Order split into several emerging schools of demon hunters.
Except for School of the Griffin who still adheres to the noble motive set by Old Order and acts to protect the people of the mainland, the other schools of thought have all changed to pursue a more pragmatic way of survival.
That is to say, we begin to regard destroying monsters as a job, rather than an unattainable and lofty ideal.
At that time, there were monsters everywhere, and there were countless demon hunting commissions. As long as you could kill monsters, you could make money as a demon hunter.
Vesemir came from that era. Now that I am older, I miss that time a lot.
But as the number of monsters decreases, the demon hunters who used to protect humans and get paid to do things are instead regarded as monsters by humans.
Not only that, there is also a new concept of cost reduction and efficiency improvement in human society today.
That is to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
When applied to witchers, not only do they hope to use one reward to allow witchers to complete multiple witch hunting commissions, but they also hope that the multiple witchers who come to accept the commissions will get involved with each other and actively reduce the reward for witch hunting commissions.
In this way, Lynn can naturally imagine what Vesemir said about Eskel and Lambert having a difficult time this year.
He sighed, and just about to tell Vesemir that he didn't have to worry anymore, he would protect everyone at School of the Wolf, when he heard Vesemir take the initiative to change the subject.
"Lynn, are they all your friends? Don't you want to introduce them to me?"
When Lynn saw Vesemir's eyes, they all looked at the group of people who had dismounted behind him and Geralt and gathered around them.
So he nodded and said to the people behind him.
"Everyone, this is my teacher and the great mentor of our Wolf School, Vesemir."
Everyone saluted together.
Vesemir returned the favor.
Then, he said to Vesemir.
"Teacher, let me introduce to you. First of all, these three are Letho, Auckes, and Serrit from School of the Viper."
The name Vesemir is well-known no matter which school of thought. After all, he is an old man from the Old Order era. Even the demon hunter School of the Viper, who has always been able to save on red tape, also followed him and bowed again at this time.
"Your Excellency Vesemir, please forgive me for taking the liberty of visiting."
"Letho Your Excellency, what are you talking about? This castle has been empty for hundreds of years. It would be too deserted for just the few of us to live there. If a few more guests come to visit, it will be lively and lively. It is too late for my old man to be happy. How can I be surprised?"
Lynn introduces the next person to Vesemir.
"This is George from School of the Griffin."
Vesemir was the first to say, "My old man has always admired the noble ideals and chivalry that your school follows."
George also said respectfully, "I also admire School of the Wolf's unity."
"These two are..."
When it was the turn of the last two sorceresses, Vesemir smiled and said to the two ladies.
"Ms. Tissaia de Vries, Ms. Yennefer of Vengerberg, welcome to Kaer Morhen."
Tissaia also said politely.
"Vesemir, I haven't seen you for many years, but your body and bones are still so strong."
Even Yennefer, finally there is nothing rude.
She looked around, showing a rare look of satisfaction.
"As expected of School of the Wolf's fortress, it is very majestic. However, I heard that Kaer Morhen declined many years ago. Are the rumors wrong?"
Geralt hurried forward and whispered dissatisfiedly, "Ye!"
Vesemir laughed.
His old man has eaten more meat than anyone else has ever eaten bread.
Although Yennefer's words are not very polite, as a person who has lived for hundreds of years, he will naturally not care about Yennefer, a "junior".
"Let's talk about these things after we get in. This is not a place to entertain guests. It's very cold outside. Everyone, please come in quickly."
The atmosphere relaxed.
Just as Vesemir was greeting everyone, there was another mean voice coming from the direction of the city gate.
"Why are there so many footprints on the ground? Is that kid Lynn bringing someone back again?"
The air suddenly became quiet.
Lynn saw blue veins jumping on Vesemir's forehead.
He silently walked towards the corridor connecting the city gate. After a while, the two of them started arguing.
"Lambert, since you know that guests are coming, can't you treat them with some hospitality?"
"Dad, hospitality is for rich people. Do you think we look like rich people?"
"Can't you be polite when you talk to me? I didn't whip you hard enough during your apprenticeship, right?"
"Okay, okay, even if you win the quarrel, I don't want to make you angry. If you get angry and have a cerebral hemorrhage, and you become paralyzed and need us to take turns to take care of you, then I'd rather die."
Lambert is the youngest demon hunter besides Lynn.
In fact, apart from his mouth, he has a good heart.
Under the persuasion of Eskel who was traveling with Lambert, Lambert apologized to Vesemir's father.
Even if this matter is over.
Next, Lynn also met Yarpen, Zoltan and others in the castle.
Lynn praised the dwarves for their contributions without hesitation, and while paying the balance, he also gave them an extra payment as a reward.
The dwarves were naturally overjoyed, and their affection for Lynn deepened greatly.
Lynn does this.
In addition to affirming the hard work of the dwarves, it is also to win people's hearts.
Yarpen and Zoltan are all prominent characters in the original novels and games. They even served as the commanders of the Mahakam Volunteer Army to fight against the Nilfgaard Army during the Northern War.
Therefore, Lynn building a good relationship with them will only bring benefits and no harm.
Networking is useful in any era.
Especially those who have achieved great things. Looking at ancient and modern times, at home and abroad, how can anyone be able to expand territory by working alone?
As Dandelion said, the network of acquaintances is an inviolable law of nature.