The Witcher: Make Witcher Great Again

Chapter 177 I have no interest in territory
Lin En crossed his arms over his chest and asked curiously, "Team competition? I thought all the events in the competition were individual competitions."

Maximus said seriously.

"While personal bravery is important, war requires more than just the bravery of a knight. More importantly, it tests the knights' coordination."

"In the past, the ancestors of the Toussaints attacked the elves here several times, but each time ended in failure. This was because the knights only knew how to pursue glory and launched fanatical charges, only to be defeated by the elves' rain of arrows that covered the sky."

"Later, the first Duke, Ludovico, the Grand Duke of the Lancers, strictly prohibited the knights from charging without authorization, demanding discipline and coordination. He also improved the military system, ultimately establishing the present territory of Toussaint."

"Knights should pursue glory, but they must also adapt to the rules of war with the times. This is one of the purposes of the knightly tournament."

Lynn nodded.

The ancient people were not as knowledgeable as modern people simply because of the limitations of the times.

How could he be a fool?

Maximus asked curiously.

"Master, you are asking these questions. Are you planning to participate in this martial arts competition?"

Lin En denied it as a matter of course: "That's not the case. I have no interest in the territory."

Maximus admired from the bottom of his heart: "I really admire your attitude towards material things."

"By the way, will Sir Maximus also participate in the competition?"

"Of course. I heard that this year's champion prize is Casteldaccia Manor... I have reasons to participate and win."

At this moment, Lin En suddenly remembered.

Maximus seemed to have mentioned this before.

The Casteldaccia estate seems to be the ancestral estate of the Macrinno family, to which Maximus belongs.

So, the words that Lin En wanted to ask the other party to teach him how to ride were swallowed by him and turned into "Good luck to you, and I wish you success, sir."

……

Since Maximus has reasons to win, Lynn naturally shouldn't waste his time any longer.

Since you can't ask someone you know for help, just ask someone you don't know for help.

So Lin En thought of another way. He went directly to Fringilla and asked her to help him find a riding teacher who would not participate in the competition.

He knew that Fringilla had just given him the Amulet of Deception, and he hadn't thanked her yet...

Now asking for help from the other party seems a bit too shameless.

But it doesn't matter.

Anyway, if you have too much debt, you don’t have to worry about it.

Besides, he wouldn't really get Fringilla for free.

In fact, he had already thought of what to give to Fringilla as a return gift.

It's just that he hasn't found the right opportunity yet.

When he has time, he will give Fringilla a corresponding thank you gift.

As for Florinilla, after hearing Lin En's request, she agreed readily without saying anything else.

The next day, a man who had served as an officer in the Principality Guard and had now retired was found for Lin En.

The other party had also heard about what Lynn had done since he came to Toussaint, and he himself had no prejudice against demon hunters.

Since the witcher is willing to learn, he is also willing to teach him everything he knows.

So in the next half month.

Both were practicing riding on the moors outside Beauclair.

After half a month of hard practice, Lin En's efforts paid off.

"New skill: Riding (Beginner)" Without any hesitation, he invested all his attribute points into it.

Attribute points: 8 → 0

"Riding (Beginner) → Riding (Master/Extreme)"

The skill levels in the attribute panel were completely new, and a lot of riding skills and experience emerged in Lin En's mind.

This content is not just theoretical knowledge, nor is it something that can be swallowed whole.

Instead, it was as if he had actually spent decades on horseback and experienced hundreds or even thousands of extremely dangerous battles.

After the training, Lynn paid the riding teacher a reward for his hard work.

Then we returned to Beauclair.

As the competition was about to be held, a large number of nobles from all over the world flocked to Beauclair.

These people came not only to prove their bravery, but also for the championship prize.

You know, in the past, the championship prizes were usually prizes like swords and famous horses.

Of course, that’s not to say it’s bad.

But no matter how good the prize is, it cannot be more tempting than a piece of fiefdom.

You have to know that in this era, even if you are born into an aristocratic family, it does not mean that you can live a luxurious and decadent aristocratic life when you grow up.

If you are unfortunate enough to be the second or third son, you will not be eligible to inherit the noble title and territory.

Therefore, these second and third sons either have to maintain good relations with the eldest son, and after the eldest son inherits the noble title and territory, they can stay to assist and take up some important positions.

But more second and third sons were still forced to go out into the vast world.

For example, on the other side of the sea in Orphir, there is a mercenary group called the Second Sons.

They are all composed of the second sons of nobles who cannot inherit noble titles and territories.

After returning to Beauclair, Lynn first took a shower, then used the Amulet of Fraud to change his appearance, put on black lacquer armor, and went to the registration office for the Knights' Tournament.

Due to the large number of participants, there was a long queue in front of the registration office.

Lin En waited in line for an hour or two before it was finally his turn.

The clerk was a middle-aged man with thinning hair and glasses.

He was sitting behind a table. When he saw Lynn come in, he dipped his quill in ink and prepared to write down Lynn's words on the parchment.

"Sir, are you also here to register for the Knights' Tournament? Please state your name and family crest."

"My name is Brandon, and I don't have a family crest."

The clerk glanced at Lynn.

But the look behind the glasses was free of any prejudice.

"Commoner? Well, it doesn't matter. As long as you can provide your own weapons and horses, even commoners can participate in the Knights' Tournament."

The original intention of the first Duke, Ludovico, the "Grand Duke of the Lance", in establishing the Knights' Tournament was not only to enable the knights to cooperate with each other and learn to adapt to the rules of the battlefield.

It is also to select outstanding talents.

Although it is called a knight's tournament, it does not prohibit civilians from participating.

As long as one can prove himself in the competition, even if he does not win, he still has the opportunity to be knighted.

Not to mention anything else, at least during the reign of Duchess Carolberta, many civilians were knighted.

This is also the reason why the knights-errant of Toussaint always pursue glory, chivalry and knightly oaths, and why the people love the Duke's family and respect the knights.

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