The Witcher: Lord of the Empire

Level upgrading not only increases the health value, but also increases the physical fitness, plus the physical fitness increased by the ability level upgrading. Lann's physique has already reached the peak of a mortal and has begun to gradually move towards inhuman. He was one step closer to the day he would compete in a wrist arm wrestling match with a troll.

However, at the same time, this focus on almost obsessively completing quests was draining the quests in Cintra. Although it once again spread Lannister's reputation, it also slowed down Lan's upgrade speed again.

He needs to think of a quick way to level up, Lann mused.

Until now, the least efficient method of gaining experience was combat, as showed by the poor experience gains from defeating bandits in recent attempts. Unless he mastered effective skills and became invincible on the battlefield, combat could not be his main source of experience.

The next thing is the trivial tasks of neighbors, catching thieves, solving crimes, etc., which are similar to side tasks in the game. It may take five or six missions to level up.

Until now, the most abundant source of experience had been the Fencing Tournament and the current military training missions, practically equivalent to the main missions of the game, with a level up upon completing each stage.

In fact, Lann has another hypothesis in his mind. If this system is really the same as in the game, there should be 'witcher missions' dedicated to hunting monsters. The experience value is between trivial side quests and main quests, and it is also a good way to level up.

It's a pity that even with Lann's current fighting ability, which is the best in single combat in Cintra, he doesn't have the confidence to go hunting monsters in the wild alone. It wasn't his specialty, it would be as absurd as sending an Olympic fencing champion to hunt lions in Africa.

It's not possible to bring soldiers with you, it's okay once or twice, but Lann can't bear the casualties caused by frequently bringing soldiers to hunt monsters. How many times in the Witcher Series did the official monster-suppression mission fail, and in the end the witcher had to appear? These are all lessons learned, and professional matters should still be left to professionals.

While Lann was thinking, there was a sudden commotion outside the military camp. A blacksmith who looked like he had tidied up his clothes came in, holding a slender sword box in his hand.

The blacksmith walked straight to Lann and bowed. "My Lord Earl, the sword you left to be reforged is ready. I am here to deliver it to you."

Lann's eyes lit up. He sent his attendants to reward the blacksmith and at once opened the sword box. Inside he found a thin thrusting sword, shorter than usual. The hilt of the sword was finely carved, and the guard was forged into the shape of a swallow, dotted with crystals of different sizes.

This is really an exquisite sword. It is more like a ritual instrument than a weapon. But it's just right as a gift for a little girl.

"Bring Black Wind over and set off to the palace!" Lann happily ordered the attendants.

Lannister Mansion, just as Lann was changing his clothes, Hardy came up to report.

"Master, advisor Mousesack is here."

Before he finished speaking, Mousesack's face appeared from the other side of the door. Lann noticed that his usual smile had disappeared and was replaced by a somber expression.

"Why did Uncle Mousesack come to my place? Shouldn't you be giving lessons to Ciri during the day?"

Mousesack shook his head. "That's why I came to see you, Lann. Ciri has not come to class for five days, and the queen said she was sick."

Lann put down the hand he was arranging his clothes and felt that Mousesack's expression was too solemn, and something was wrong. "Then what? Your face suggests that there is something more serious than just Ciri's illness."

Mousesack nodded. "Ciri is not sick, but he is not in the castle."

Lann asked curiously: "When did she leave?"

"That's not right either. The Queen lied about Ciri being sick, but the purpose was to hide Ciri's departure from you. This is the crux of the problem, right?"

Mousesack nodded. "Yes, you reacted quickly. The fact is that Ciri was secretly sent to the Kingdom of Verden to meet his fiancé, Prince Kistrin."

Mousesack's words plunged the room into an icy silence.

Lann dropped the gift box he had been packing heavily on the table. After so many hints and signs, Lann now understood why the court had always tried to hinder his meeting with Ciri.

To be honest, Lann doesn't really think of Ciri that way. It is impossible for an adult soul to have similar thoughts about a child under ten years old. Although it is no longer illegal for Lann in this world, it is still immoral.

As for the fact that Ciri was sent to get married, Lann never cared about it. Because, according to the inertia of fate, the marriage will not be successful this time, and Ciri will be sent back safely after her first meeting with Geralt, and everyone will be happy.

But Queen Calanthe's concealment and distrust in this process made Lann feel disgusted and even angry.

Even Lann, who knew the future, was like this, let alone Mousesack, who had seen Ciri grow up. He had already considered Ciri his granddaughter. Now this lovely little girl was secretly sent away for marriage without telling him, but the person who did this was still this little girl's grandmother. He didn't even seem to have the right to be angry.

But there was a more serious problem ahead.

"Calm down, Lann, the problems we have to face are far more than this." Mousesack said: "The next thing I want to say is the purpose of coming to you today."

"Just three days ago, when the marriage convoy arrived at Brokilon, Ciri escaped from the convoy and strayed into the territory of the nymphs of the woods. We went into the forest with Verden's soldiers to look for Ciri, but we couldn't find anyone's trace, neither Ciri nor the soldiers."

This is the plot of 'Sword of Destiny', nothing will happen. Lann was about to comfort Mousesack when he noticed something unusual in the druid's words.

Wait, three days? Although most of the plots in his memory were blurred, he clearly remembered that the entire 'Sword of Destiny' spanned only two days and one night. Geralt and Ciri had already left the Forest of Dryads, and at the same time they met someone who came to take them back. And Mousesack, what are you doing in the castle right now?

Now, the time has passed one day and there is still no news from Ciri. According to the Sword of Destiny, Mousesack, who should have been in Brokilon a day ago, was discussing matters at his house.

'What went wrong? Where did the variables appear in the entire plot.'

After thinking about it, there is only one answer. That is Lann himself.

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