Demon Hunter: School of the Wolf.

Chapter 566 I am not a minister, but a magistrate?
"Heir to the Unicorn Dynasty, King of Ard Kalay, Grand Duke Ban Ard, the last ruler of Kadwin—"

"Rado".

As soon as he finished speaking, Erin, Mary, and Vera were all stunned and looked at the expressionless Soy in unison.

Aresto placed his right hand on his forehead and sighed softly.

Tissaya de Veres, Wigofferts, and Lydia van Bradwater also glanced at Soy, intentionally or unintentionally.

Obviously.

Everyone present knew about the complicated grudges and entanglements between Soy and the Cordwin royal family.

And Rado, as the current king of Cordwin, even though his regime is in exile, did not flee to the western castle, nor did he seek help from Redalia and Temeria. Instead, he came to a small village in the far northwest.

They certainly didn't come here to relax.

Soy remained silent, gazing down at the crimson wine in the clear crystal glass, seemingly lost in thought.

"Afternoon..."

Seeing that Soi was unwilling to express his opinion, Tissaya de Veres took over the conversation, drawing everyone's attention back to her.

"Vigorford met me in Pilaris, and we soon arrived at Karl Village."

“There are many people in the village. Due to the situation in Cordwin, many refugees have poured into this village protected by the Wolf School. As a result, as soon as we entered the village, we found the Witchers sent by the Wolf School to maintain order.”

"Just as we were about to call out to him, hoping he could pass on a message to you..."

"Did you see Rado?" Vera glanced at Soi and asked.

Tissaya de Veres nodded slightly, glanced at Wigoffertez, and said, "It was Wigoffertez who discovered that many of the refugees behaved in ways that were neither like those of real refugees nor like those of the retreating rebels."

"He reminded me."

“I don’t know Rado,” Wigofferts put down his glass and said softly, “They’re very well disguised; their clothes are tattered, their faces are dirty, and their hair is greasy and matted…”

"But as refugees, they 'lived' too well, and the other people occupied the most suitable corners to escape from if they were in danger."

"At the time, I just felt that these people were a destabilizing factor in the village of Kele, so I told Ms. Tissaya de Veres."

"I didn't expect Ms. Tessia to recognize me."

Tissaya de Veris nodded and continued, "Shortly after Rado took the throne, he proposed a cooperation with Aretusa, but unfortunately, due to some resistance in Cordwin, the cooperation failed. However, I did meet him because of that."

"And it wasn't just him; there were quite a few guards disguised as refugees around him."

"It looks like they've been hiding near Kyle Village for a few days now."

This is not good news... Erin and Aresto exchanged a worried glance.

He did not believe that King Demavius ​​II of Aden would let the previous king go just because the wild hunt had scattered the vanguard.

There must be an elite force chasing after Lado.

In case they meet in Kel Village and a conflict breaks out.

The Wolf School can easily be drawn into huge political and military vortexes, and if it is not careful, it will end up pleasing neither side.

And if a real fight broke out in Kael's Village, which was affiliated with the Wolf School, the Wolf School, no matter how neutral it was, would have no choice but to show up.

This is a potentially big problem.

Tissaya de Veris continued, "My and Vigfortz's identities cannot be revealed right now, so we found Dante, the Witcher Master who maintains order in Kael's Village for the Wolf School. He knows me, so he took us up the mountain."

"But after sending us to Kaer Morhen, he left in a hurry not long after."

So it was Dante… Erin thought to himself.

That makes sense.

The Wolf School's rule against bringing people up the mountain is no longer as strict, at least not for the Wolf School's Witcher Masters.

Dante was present when Tissaya de Veres helped them deal with Drakenberg's Evans, and he must have had a considerable fondness for Tissaya de Veres.

He didn't know Wigvorts and encountered such an emergency, so it was perfectly normal for him to take the three of them to Kaer Morhen.

“So Vesemir and Jerón…” Erin looked at Aresto.

“To prevent any accidents, Vesemir and Jerón were taken down the mountain by Dantir, they…we…” Aristotle glanced at Soy, paused, and sighed, “We didn’t mean to hide it, it’s just that things happened so suddenly…”

Hearing this, Erin sighed inwardly.

While they said it was urgent, it was really just that Aristotle, Vesemir, and Dante instinctively didn't want Zoe to know the news.

Knowing of the children of Hakor, the king of Kodwin came to Kaer Morhen, perhaps seeking his help.

After all, the reason why Soy was on the verge of death not long ago was because of the death of Harkso.

Even if they knew that it was impossible to keep this news a secret.

“It’s nothing…” Zoe suddenly waved his hand, interrupting Aresto.

He raised his head and looked at Erin with a calm expression: "Those things are in the past, you don't need to consider my thoughts."

"So, what are your thoughts on Lado, Soi, and Vera?" Tissaya de Veres pressed.

Soi and Vera exchanged a glance, pondered for a moment, and then looked to their side: "Erin, what do you think?"

Why ask Erin...? Tissaya de Veres was taken aback when she heard this.

Something is wrong!
Something is very wrong!
It's one thing for Zoe not to offer his opinion directly, but if he were to ask, he should ask Aristotle, the senior Witcher Master of the Wolf School, not the fourteen-year-old Erin.

Even though Erin was a master witcher, Tissaya de Veris acknowledged his immense strength.

But this kind of thing has nothing to do with ability, only with experience.

How can a child who has been imprisoned and trained in Kaer Mohen for thirteen years and has not even traveled for a year have any experience?

Even more unbelievable is that Vera and Aresto had no objection to Soy's actions.

Also, at the door just now, there was a hint in Zoe's words that he was seeking Erin's opinion, and Erin seemed to be the one in charge, just not as obviously as he is now.

Tissaya de Veres frowned, almost losing her composure.

Her right hand unconsciously tried to straighten the lace on her sleeve, but the more she tried, the more tangled it became.

Because of Erin's performance in exorcising the evil god, she had already overestimated his status in the Wolf School, but judging from the performances of Zoe, Vera, and Aresto, it seemed that she had underestimated him, and by a great extent.

wrong!

This is no underestimate!

Soi, Vera, and Aresto were as if they had been bewitched by Erin.

If it weren't for the identities of Soi and Vera, she would have almost doubted Erin's background.

Wigford also exchanged a glance with Lydia van Bradwater beside him because of this scene.

Soy didn't ask a single question, yet a murmur seemed to rise from the oak table.

At that moment, Erin was oblivious to the strange behavior of the others, his mind racing.

For the Wolf School, Rado is indeed a major problem. Soy says it's all in the past, but the truth is hard to say, and he himself may not even know.

Rado not only likely brought Aden's pursuers, but his intentions were also a big question, inevitably involving seeking help and protection.

But at present, Erin certainly prefers Aden to control the land of Cordwin.

Because of the subjugation of the great griffin, they had a tacit understanding with Aden.

Aden could have used this information to force the Wolf School to side with him, or at least to create a media storm that would make them irreconcilably opposed to Cordwin.

but no.

There was never any news from Aden about the great griffins that had attacked Wengerburg being related to the Wolf School; not even a whisper of it.

This could only be the result of the authoritarian suppression by King Demavi II of Aden.

Therefore, both Arryn and Vesemir have developed a favorable impression of Demavius ​​II over the past six months.

After Cordwin is completely occupied by Aden, the Wolf School will certainly be able to enjoy a period of peace.

However, it is impossible to capture Rado and hand him over to Aden just because of this goodwill, nor is it possible to actively expel him.

Because humans are a short-lived species, they are an unpredictable factor.

Harkso is an example.

He once admired Soy and was very obedient to him, but later he turned around and tried to kill him.

Moreover, the neutrality is very important to the Wolf School now, before the Northern Continent is completely in chaos; at the very least, it cannot be stripped away without any benefit.

Also.

From a practical standpoint, Lado is actually more appealing.

He was "alone and helpless" but his whole body was covered with "treasures".

He has a legitimate claim to all of Cordwin, and even has a significant right of succession in the northern kingdoms of Temeria, Redalia, and even Aden, thanks to noble marriages.

More importantly, it has always been the royal family of Cordwin who has wronged the Wolf School, while the Wolf School has never wronged them.

After succeeding to the throne, Rado also showed hostility towards male wizards, but never showed any hostility towards witchers, except for the cat school.

Isn't offering help in times of need better than adding to someone's success?

After the Wolf School helps Rador subdue Cordwin, they can even take the opportunity to infiltrate Cordwin's political ecosystem, directly elevating the Wolf School's political status and guiding the power of the entire kingdom...

"Eirin?"

Vera's voice suddenly came from beside him, interrupting his thoughts.

Erin looked up.

The candlelight flickered on the long table, and everyone stared intently at him.

“This is no small matter,” Tissaya de Veris said gently as she looked at him. “Since Rado has been in Kyle Village for several days and has not revealed his identity to the Wolf School, it means he must be hesitant.”

"You still have time, there's no need to rush."

Erin nodded slightly, exchanged a glance with Soy, and said, "Theoretically, the Wolf School should naturally adhere to neutrality."

Aresto's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing this.

“However…” Erin suddenly changed the subject, looking at the world’s most powerful sorceress, “Ms. Tessaia, and Mr. Vigfortz…”

“Just call me Vigo Fortez, or Vigo…” The wizard, who seemed to be focused on tasting the wine, looked up and gave a friendly and intimate smile.

Erin didn't reply: "What are your thoughts, you two?"

Wigfordtz didn't care about Erin's disregard, and the smile on his lips remained unchanged: "I have to admit, Rado, the rightful king of Cordwin who has almost lost the support of all his armies and nobles, is indeed very tempting to every ambitious person."

“Unfortunately, we are not yet qualified to sit at the table,” he glanced at Lydia van Bradwater and shrugged elegantly.

“Iretusa has no interest in Rado either, nor does she care about his future,” Tissaya de Veris replied curtly. “I’m only interested in how to rescue Henry Gedmiddis and how to deal with those two lunatics, Sunny and Ottolan.”

That's definitely the kind of answer Tissaya de Veres would give... Erin thought.

Of all those present, she was the only one with the motive, the opportunity, and the ability to use Rado's many claims to secure the greatest benefit for Aretusa and herself.

But she gave it up because of her principles.

but……

Erin raised an eyebrow: "What about Philippa?"

"Since Aretusa has no interest in Rado, why isn't Philippa Ehhart here?"

Tissaya de Veres remained silent for a long time.

“Philippa’s actions…were not ordered by me,” she paused, then said slowly, “Although I was her former mentor, we are no longer in a direct relationship.”

“Philippa has her own thoughts, ambitions, and aspirations…”

As expected… Erin sighed inwardly.

Indeed, no matter which world she's in, Philippa Ehrhardt is always that ambitious sorceress who seizes every opportunity to grab power.

“I’ll have a good talk with her when she gets back,” Tissaya de Veres frowned. “But don’t worry, Philippa is a woman of her word, and she’s absolutely reliable in the mission to rescue Henry Gedimidis.”

What could Erin say at this point?

Fortunately, it hadn't been half a day yet, and Philippa Ehrert was probably just using the owl transformation ability to observe Lado.

However, even if she did do something to Rado, Arryn, who was in Kaer Morhen, couldn't possibly fly down the mountain to stop her at that moment.

He could only nod, which was considered an agreement with Tissaya de Veres's words.

"Before we discuss how to rescue Hengedimedis, I only have one last question..."

Erin thought for a moment and asked, "You only answered why you came directly from Kaer Village to Kaer Morhen, but you didn't answer why you arrived a day earlier than planned?"

“That’s not a big problem, and it’s irrelevant to our plans,” said Wigfordts.

He gently put down his wine glass and casually said, "I received a new message late last night: today will be the day when Ban Ad is most lax in his control over spatial fluctuations, and no one will check the coordinates on the other side of the spatial gate afterwards."

"I changed the time at the last minute."

The space control is the most lax... Erin's curiosity was piqued: "Why? Is today a special day for Ban Ad?"

“It’s not a special day,” Wigfordtz said, his smile becoming more relaxed as Erin inquired. “Today, Sunny mobilized all the troops gathered by Ban Ad and the war behemoths of the Risberg Civilian Cooperative to attack the Free Spirits deep in the Blue Mountains…”

The words have not yet fallen.

"Crack~"

A crystal wine glass was suddenly crushed.

Crimson liquid, like blood, splattered, fell, and slowly flowed across the oak table.

(End of this chapter)