Naturally, the archipelago side has not forgotten the great contributors to this victory.
They paid Lynn a full two thousand ducats in gold coins first, and this was only an upfront payment.
After all Nilfgaard's ships are sold, they will distribute one-tenth of the income to Lynn.
Don't think that this tenth of your income is very small.
We need to know how to ensure the loyalty of soldiers in this era? How to make soldiers willingly join the battlefield where they know they will die?
The answer is to give the soldiers the spoils of war.
At least one-third or two-thirds of the spoils gained from each battle must be given to the soldiers.
This can ensure that soldiers will not disperse in a rush on the battlefield.
The world does not yet have an army that relies purely on faith and ideals to move forward without hesitation.
Even Eternal Fire's Temple Guard needs to be profit-driven.
If there is not enough benefit distribution, there will be a mutiny.
Therefore, on the archipelago side, they have to give six-tenths (including compensation for casualties) to the soldiers.
The remaining four-tenths of the profit can be pocketed by these three lords.
In other words, the profits obtained by Lynn are the same as those of the three lords.
This is enough to prove how much the people of the Islands appreciate his efforts.
Of course, Gerd also contributed a lot in this battle.
Earl Torgil also used a bag full of gold to repay the dedication of the demon hunter School of the Bear.
Although after receiving such a generous reward, there should be no other requirements, Lynn still made one point:
He wants him to handle Charimir.
Yes, after the Nilfgaard people surrendered, Charimir, who was imprisoned by the Nilfgaard people, naturally fell into the hands of the Islanders.
Earl Torgil agreed almost without thinking.
Crach and "Madman" Lugos don't even know who Charimir is.
After learning that he was just a knight of Duchy of the Curved Coast, no one had any objection.
Handed Charimir to Lynn.
Earl Torgil sent a team of soldiers to take Lynn to the dungeon to check Charimir and confirm that the other party was still alive. Lynn then asked the other party to move Charimir to a relatively clean and tidy place for detention.
At the same time, give Charimir two meals a day to prevent him from going hungry.
These additional costs can be borne by Lynn.
Tuirseach Clan's soldiers immediately said that there was no need, Earl had already given instructions, and no matter what Lynn's needs were, they could be met.
Lynn thanked him and left the dungeon.
In fact, when he asked for Charimir from the people of the Islands, he did not really want to extort ransom from the home of this duchy knight.
But to solve the trouble of Gerd.
He has not forgotten the trouble of Gerd.
When Duchy of the Curved Coast fell into civil war, Gerd rejected the proposal of the current Duchess Helena, which made the other party hate him out of hatred.
That's why Charimir and his group were sent to intercept and kill Gerd.
Although Lynn had previously helped Gerd and eliminated everyone except Charimir.
But since there is a first time, there will be a second time.
And the opportunity is rare, so why not take advantage of this opportunity to completely help Gerd solve this trouble.
"So, what are you going to do?"
After learning that Lynn was ready to help him put an end to his troubles, Gerd was both moved and a little confused.
Lynn showed a confident smile.
"In my hometown, there is a saying - if you can't solve the problem, then solve the person who raised the problem."
"You want to assassinate Duchess Helena?" Gerd was startled, and then he solemnly said, "I'm very touched, Lynn, really, but you don't need to go to this point for me."
"No, no, no, you misunderstood, Gerd, I will not end it myself."
He glanced at Gerd and said with relief, "You don't have to think so much, just leave it to me."
Lynn found a deserted corner, took out the sound transmission box, and contacted Triss.
After some pleasantries, he told Triss that he had a bargaining chip that could bring huge benefits to both Triss and King Foltest. However, the specific details were not disclosed in the sound box. It would be best to meet Triss in person.
Triss had no doubts about Lynn's words, and immediately said that she would come to Little Skellige Island in person in a few days to see with her own eyes the huge benefits Lynn said.
So in the next few days, Lynn stayed in Tuirseach Castle and did not go anywhere.
However, while he was waiting for Triss, he did not just eat, drink, have fun and waste his time. Instead, he approached Gerd and expressed his desire to learn from School of the Bear Swordsmanship.
"Isn't School of the Wolf Swordsmanship bad?"
After Gerd said these words, he suddenly recalled that when he was studying as an apprentice in the School of the Bear base camp that had not yet fallen, it was mentioned in the books he had read:
School of the Wolf Swordsmanship follows the standard demon hunter swordsmanship, unlike School of the Bear and School of the Cat, which is an improved swordsmanship based on it.
"I understand what you mean."
Witchers are also warriors.
A warrior's improvement in martial arts is like a bachelor's desire for knowledge, which is endless.
But Gerd still said in a regretful tone.
"It's just that the stronger the swordsmanship, the better. The swordsmanship that suits you is the best."
"School of the Bear's physical training and Trial of the Grasses are different from other schools of thought. They are designed to allow School of the Bear demon hunters to adapt to heavier weapons, more ferocious attacks, and to wear heavier armor."
"School of the Wolf's physical training and Trial of the Grasses are incompatible with School of the Bear's. I'm not sure whether you are suitable for studying School of the Bear Swordsmanship."
What Gerd said makes sense.
Just like School of the Bear can't balance on a single log like School of the Wolf; School of the Wolf can't swing the two-handed sword as he wants.
But if others can't do it, it doesn't mean that Lynn can't do it.
Because he has a problem.
Please, property panel, oh inner cover.
As long as you keep School of the Bear Swordsmanship on the attribute panel, you can not only quickly learn the master-level School of the Bear Swordsmanship, but also obtain a specialty that greatly increases your strength again.
No matter what, you make money.
So...
"What you said makes sense, but I still want to give it a try."
Gerd is helpless.
Even though he had spoken to this point, he still couldn't stop Lynn's curiosity.
There's nothing we can do about it.
But it doesn't cost any money, just give it a try.
Besides, perseverance is also the common sense of the strong.
Even a genius needs persistence day after day.
However, before formal teaching, Gerd made a request.
He wants to practice with Lynn.
He is also a warrior.
I am also very curious about who has more outstanding martial arts skills between him and Lynn.
Then the two of them came outside the castle, found an empty space with no one at random, and stood some distance apart.