Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 1671 1643. Placement
The port of Novigrad is probably one of the busiest ports in the world.

The sea water was brought to the shore by ships and crew members, and mixed with the mud on the shore to form mud.

The smell of sea and fish filled the nose, but at the same time, it was the smell of wealth and trade.

The excitement caused by Lan's long-awaited public appearance was almost stopped by the time they reached the port area of ​​Novigrad.

After all, he didn't build up momentum in advance or plan any activities.

The reason why he attracted such a large crowd in Novigrad like a major festival was basically because of his fame in the First Civil War and his dazzling appearance.

Most of the people who come here are just there to watch the fun.

Although the port area is the foundation of Novigrad's prosperity, it is also a hotbed of chaos.

Merchants from all over the world, and their crews, were merchants at ordinary times, but when they arrived at the vast sea, they might suddenly turn into pirates who killed people and robbed goods.

The urban area where these people gather will of course be in chaos.

People living in Novigrad rarely come to the port area unless they need to work.

The port area injects vitality into the city, while the urban area outside the port area will put this vitality into operation and ensure the operation and maintenance of the port area.

So when Lan entered the port, the number of people behind him automatically decreased a lot. They were all Novigrad locals who didn't want to enter the port area.

But even so, his arrival still attracted people's attention.

Those merchants who came from distant areas would still express indescribable surprise after seeing the witcher. After all, human aesthetics always converge.

At the same time, he was also surprised at the commotion that such a "beauty" could cause.

The merchants on this continent remained silent, but were even more shocked.

After all, no one knows why such a ruthless person would come to the free city-state of Novigrad at this critical juncture when the Second Civil War is about to break out again?

Until a plain-looking man trotted over and stopped in front of Lan En to salute.

"Sir, thank you very much for responding to our request and joining us here."

He used very cautious words to vaguely reveal his identity, and at the same time began to lead Lan En.

"Please follow me. We have already made all the preparations and are just waiting to set sail."

Lan followed him and walked to a merchant ship of the same unremarkable appearance at the dock.

The tall, fat, strong and very recognizable Redanian spy chief had already been waiting under the merchant ship.

"You have kept me waiting anxiously, my Lord."

Dijkstra nodded at Lan with his belly sticking out and his chin filled with fat.

"I had planned to sail directly to Gos Velen and then return to Kovir if I didn't hear a reply before noon today."

"Then it looks like I caught up." Lan En said nonchalantly.

His amber cat eyes noticed that Dijkstra's eyes had just quickly glanced at the unicorn and the flannel ball.

I guess he was comparing their images with the information he had heard before.

Dijkstra had seen the flannel ball before when the wizards gathered on the island of Thanedd for a meeting.

At that time, the kitten rushed all the way from the secret culvert at the bottom to the high place of Shannid Island and informed Lan of the emergency.

As for Qilin, Dijkstra only heard that Lord Hunter seemed to have gotten a horse that could support his size and weight from somewhere after the Civil War.

This horse is always wrapped in a magical harness, and its true appearance is hidden under the drapey white rune cloth. No one has ever seen its full appearance.

People say that this should be a magical monster developed by Aretusa, covered with a layer of magical harness for demon hunters to use.

After all, the body of the [Hunter] is so strong that it does not look like that of an ordinary person. Apart from monsters, people cannot imagine what else can carry such a warrior on its back.

Dijkstra knew the name 'Qilin' because he was present when the coup on Thaned Island happened and Flannel Ball rushed up and said 'Qilin is attacking the enemy with lightning'.

Dijkstra also knew that Lan had a fine horse.

But all in all, he didn't know that Qilin was the name of this "steed", so it didn't match.

The Qilin that "attacks enemies with lightning" was, by default, a strange name for a druid sky controller.

"On behalf of Redania and the entire North, I would like to express my respect and gratitude for your help, my lord."

Dijkstra spoke politely.

"You may not know that seeking support from Kovir is crucial to this war."

"I know." Lan interrupted him. "That's why I came. On this ship? How long will it take to sail on the sea?"

"You asked the same question that I asked first." Dijkstra's bald head was furrowed with brows, and one could feel his anxiety. "Two weeks if you're lucky, six weeks if you're unlucky. It all depends on the wind direction."

"But even with the worst-case scenario, as long as it is done properly, it will be enough for us to get the aid from Kovir and put it to good use in the war." "That would be great." Lan nodded, but then glanced at Dijkstra, "How long have you not slept well with those dark circles under your eyes?"

"The situation has taken a turn for the worse, and it's a troubled time. People like me," the fat and strong spy chief said self-deprecatingly, "how can I have a good night's sleep? Come on, sir, let's get on the boat and leave quickly. The sooner we can get there, the better."

"Wait a moment." Lan En nodded in agreement with the other party's idea of ​​seizing the time, but he said, "I have to put my horse in place."

As he spoke, Lan En patted Qilin's head.

The ancient dragon from the New World, which had just raised its hoof to walk onto the boat, was pushed back.

"Whoops?"

Qilin tilted his head and snorted, a puff of hot air coming out of his big, moist nostrils.

"Oh! Yes!" Dijkstra seemed to have suddenly realized this, and he approached Qilin with great concern, "Such a majestic horse, but the more majestic it is, the less it can withstand long-term sea turbulence. It should be properly placed."

Qilin: I can't handle the sea? Are you talking about me?!

The whole ancient dragon Qilin felt like laughing, but its head was still held down by Lan En, so even though it wanted to laugh, it couldn't even snort.

When Lan En said "Place my horse", the fluffy ball jumped smoothly and skillfully from the unicorn's head to the witcher's shoulder, and sat down quietly and obediently.

It shows that he and Qilin are not of the same kind.

Qilin wanted to grab the fluffy ball's tail from behind and pull it over, but unfortunately: its head was still held down by Lan En.

"Someone come!" Dijkstra snapped his fingers and waved his hands around. "Someone come quickly, we have to take good care of this majestic horse! When we come back, if it loses half a pound of fat, I will stick your fat on it!"

It seemed that the ship was surrounded by Dijkstra's men. After he snapped his fingers and waved, some people came immediately.

But before the group could say anything, a familiar voice was heard from the crowd.

"Wait! Wait! Please leave it to me!"

A halfling was pulled out from the crowd, the clothes he was wearing looked quite expensive.

"Halfling?" Dijkstra was stunned. "How did he squeeze in?"

This small piece of dock at the port was booked by him and it was full of his men. How could such a conspicuous person like a halfling squeeze in without making any noise?

But Lan En was very familiar.

Wouldn't it be like playing for a shapeshifter to blend into a crowd?

"Dudu, ha, I was just looking for you!"

Lan En walked over, and the crowd involuntarily retreated in front of him, revealing Dudu.

He dragged the reluctant Qilin over, half-knelt down and patted the halfling's shoulder.

"I saw you coming into the city with such fanfare and openness, and I thought you were planning to cause a bigger scene?"

Dudu took advantage of Lan En's approach and spoke quickly in a low voice. The shapeshifter's acting was natural and seamless.

"Seeing that you were going to keep Qilin here, I stepped forward. Is that okay?"

Dudu spoke carefully, and Lan En did the same, lowering his voice and speaking faster.

"No, it's no problem at all. It's a help."

The two of them quickly communicated privately and then separated. To others, it seemed like they were just two friends who simply hugged each other and said hello.

"Dudu Biberwit." Lan introduced the halfling to Dijkstra. "I have some business in Novigrad. This is the manager I found locally. You should know this, right, Dijkstra?"

"Of course, of course." The spy chief nodded his double-layered chin, and his eyes, which were squeezed smaller by the cheek flesh, looked at Dudu, "He is a business genius halfling who made a name for himself in Novigrad!"

"Back then, you knew about the change of dynasty in Kovel before anyone else, and you drove up the prices of the dyes and raw materials for the flag of the newly ascended Thyssen family."

"So you're Lan's manager as well? That's quite a big deal. Well, now that you're here, I'm sure you can take good care of this horse."

"Someone, take Mr. Biberwit and the horse to Mr.'s home. Novigrad is peaceful now, and people are not as they used to be."

"Sir, can we get on board now?"

Dijkstra arranged everything smoothly. Not only was he very efficient, but his subordinates were also very efficient. It was obvious that they were a great team led by him.

Lan En lifted Dudu onto Qilin's horseback, and then, as if saying goodbye, he reached his hands under the silk rune cloth and rubbed Qilin's neck and head hard.

Most horse breeders have this habit, so it is not surprising.

But under the wide, draping rune cloth, Lan's left hand quickly formed a seal and emitted a cold white magical light.

Variant of [Yaksi Seal].

Qilin was slightly stunned, but then he didn't cause any trouble and just carried Dudu obediently out of the dock.

(End of this chapter)