However, under the governance of Emblonia successive generations of mediocre kings, the swamp soil gradually turned into a wasteland overgrown with weeds. There were very few crops that could be planted and even fewer that could be harvested.
During this period, the population of Temeria and Redania doubled, agricultural production became a life-threatening matter, and the swamp soil of Emblonia became even more attractive.
As a result, the two kingdoms bounded by the Pontar River neatly divided Emblonia, erasing its name from the map.
The part absorbed by Temeria is called "Pontaria", and the part absorbed by Redania is called "Riverside Province".
Groups of pioneers were sent there to cultivate the land. Under the supervision of capable managers, and thanks to wise farming rotation and drainage methods, although this area was small, it soon became a veritable agricultural "Cornucopia".
However, disputes quickly emerged.
Pontar The more harvest the swamp soil brings, the more intense the dispute becomes.
Many of the provisions in the treaty demarcating the border between Temeria and Redania can be interpreted in various ways, and the attached map is useless because the cartographers simply failed to do their job.
The river itself also creates trouble - after a long rainy season, the water often changes its course, sometimes as much as two or three miles away.
So Cornucopia became a bone up for grabs.
Royal marriages and alliances lost their effectiveness, diplomatic notes, tariff wars and trade embargoes began, border conflicts intensified, and bloody disputes were inevitable.
In fact, someone did bleed, and it got worse after that.
"Redania sent a group of looters, thugs, and bandits across the border. This group of scum destroyed border posts, set fires, robbed, tortured and killed Temeria's citizens."
"We responded accordingly and sent troops directly under the king to beat them to a pulp."
"But they were determined to be evil and sent a group of tough guys."
"I don't know where King Vizimir found these bastards. They are not many in number, but they are more difficult to deal with. They are especially good at erasing their own traces."
"King Foltest was furious about this and scolded several ministers. Even Triss and I didn't look good... I thought Triss would introduce you to King Foltest. After all, witchers are experts at tracking traces, but she didn't do that."
Lynn remained silent.
He can probably guess why Triss didn't mention this matter to himself.
Because the witcher's code requires that witchers cannot participate in political struggles.
Especially this, the dispute between two powerful countries.
Redania and Temeria are both northern powers. If he helps Temeria and solves the trouble caused by Redania, King Vizimir may not be able to deal with King Foltest, but he has plenty of ways to deal with a mere demon hunter.
Triss must have thought of this, so he took on all this alone.
"So, what you are telling me is..."
"Yes, as you think, this task belongs to you. If you are willing to lend me your power, all the rewards for this task will belong to you. Not only that, you can also get my personal gratitude."
Keira licked her red lips and said seductively.
But Lynn was unmoved.
"You must agree to a condition first before I can agree to help you."
Keira said disappointedly, "Just tell me."
"Triss's concerns are not wrong. Even if I agree to violate the neutrality code, the status of a witcher is too low. If others know that I am openly involved in the dispute between Temeria and Redania, not only will I be in trouble, but the entire witcher community will also be affected."
In fact, Lynn has always been wearing it. Glamarye was given to him by Fringilla.
As long as the talisman is activated, he can change his appearance at any time.
There is no need to worry about compromising the entire witcher group.
But few people know about the magic prop Glamarye.
Keira is even less likely to know.
Therefore, Lynn does not want to reveal that he has the magic prop Glamarye on his body, but intends to let Keira find another way.
The sorceress chuckled.
She smoothed her bangs on her forehead.
"What do I think this is?"
She stood up and walked around Lynn, looking up and down.
"Actually, demon hunters are the same as humans. They neither have three heads nor six arms. The only difference is that you have cat-like eyes and the way you carry your sword on your back like a bow and arrow."
"Then, wouldn't it be good if we just change these characteristics?"
"Don't worry, I'll cover it and it won't be difficult for you. Can you believe me when I say this?"
Keira is a character that appears in novels and games. Although she also showed shortcomings in the original plot of being greedy for power, liking luxury and enjoyment, these shortcomings are actually common among sorceresses.
Moreover, in the face of big issues of right and wrong, Keira knows how to choose, and he can also listen to others' advice.
Therefore, after some consideration, Lynn still chose to believe Keira and went through the portal with her to Temeria.
A silver moon hangs high in the night sky.
Ripples appeared on the dark Lake Vizima, reflecting the rippling light.
Next to the lake, a village shrouded in darkness has fallen into silence.
Suddenly, a loud noise broke the tranquility and peace of the village, causing the dogs in the village to bark one after another.
A portal opened on the dirt road outside the village, and soon, two figures walked out of the portal.
"Well, I thought that the mutant senses of witchers, which are different from ordinary people, would make it harder for them to accept the side effects of the portal than ordinary people."
Keira looked at the demon hunter beside him and said with some surprise.
After being reminded by Keira, Lynn was surprised to find that in the past, when he passed through the portal, he felt strong vomiting and dizziness, but now he felt nothing.
It was as if what he had just passed through was not a teleportation gate, but a water curtain cave.
But soon, Lynn thought of a possibility.
Perhaps it is because his "Griffin Meditation Method" has been upgraded to the master level, and the organ that stores chaos magic has changed, becoming the same as a warlock's.
This makes your body more able to accept and adapt to the magic of chaos, so you don't feel the side effects of the portal.
Of course, Lynn doesn't really care about the specifics.
Of course it would be better to have no side effects.
The portal is inherently a more convenient technology. Only by constantly absorbing new knowledge and accepting new technologies can people continue to make progress.
Otherwise, we will just stay in our ways and eventually be eliminated by society.
Keira led Lynn to stay at the tavern in the village.