The Witcher: Make Witcher Great Again

Chapter 79: Kailak City and Adventure

The bay is full of masts and sails, some white and some colorful.

Large ships anchor in the bay, protected by headlands and breakwaters.

Inside the harbor, small boats and sampans were moored beside the wooden pier, and almost all the space on the beach was occupied by ships - or the wreckage of ships.

Snow-white waves constantly beat against the end of the cape, where a tall lighthouse stands. Built of red and white bricks, the tower was originally an elf relic, but was later restored and has been used to this day.

The sorceress's portal brought them directly to the docks of the city of Kelak.

The city of Kelak, the capital of the Kingdom of Kelak, is divided into three separate and distinct districts, straddling the mouth of the Aidalat River.

On the left bank of the Aidalat River is a comprehensive port area.

There are docks, industrial and commercial clubs, a shipyard, several workshops and food processing plants, as well as warehouses, warehouses and shops.

On the right bank is the Palmyra district.

Here are the huts and cottages of laborers and the poor, the dwellings and stalls of small traders, slaughterhouses and butcher shops, as well as taverns and brothels that come alive only after dark.

Because the Palmyra district also offers entertainment and underhanded enjoyment.

Basically, gentlemen and respectable people in the traditional sense will try to avoid the Palmyra area.

Because it's easy to lose your wallet here or get stabbed in the ribs.

They live more commonly in the Kailak district.

The area with the same name as the country and capital is the wealthy area.

The Kairak district is full of narrow streets and alleys, with all kinds of houses on both sides of the roads, including the residences of wealthy businessmen and financiers, factories, banks, shoe stores, tailor shops, and shops of all sizes.

These buildings are also located on the left bank, but farther from the ocean, and are surrounded by a circle of tall, sturdy pointed piles.

There are also high-end hotels, cafes and taverns here, and some facilities will provide entertainment similar to the Palmyra area, but the charges are much higher.

There is a square city square in the center of the district, and the main buildings include the town hall, theater, court, customs office and the residences of the city's elite.

The statue of King Osmichael, the founder of the city, stands on a pedestal in the center of the square, covered in bird droppings.

But in fact, this so-called "city builder" is a complete lie.

The history of the Kingdom of Kailak is quite short, spanning only three generations.

This seaside town existed long before Osmichael proclaimed himself king.

The throne was then passed to his son Belohem.

During the king's reign over Kerak, he made a lot of money from shipbuilding, cargo, fishing, and piracy, which was a family tradition.

But he was also a mean and stingy king.

He ordered people to ring the big bell at noon and midnight every day, with the purpose of torturing his subjects and making them feel unhappy.

He treated his own children the same way, always fearing that they might plot to overthrow his rule, and even deprived all his legitimate sons of their inheritance rights.

……

There were three people waiting at the dock. When Lynn and Triss passed through the portal and arrived at the dock of Karak City, the three people came over.

Triss introduced Lynn.

"Lynn, this is Sir Waymar Royce, who comes from a noble family. He will lead ten of his best men and act with us."

Sir Waymar Royce looked no older than twenty years old.

He has gray eyes and an elegant manner, but an arrogant look.

His body, thin as a knife, was clad in a gleaming suit of armor and a black cloak. When Triss introduced him to Lynn, the young knight looked at the witcher with an aggressive and belligerent gaze.

"And this is Tyrion, leader of the Golden Lion caravan, the royal caravan of the Karak family. He and his men will be responsible for providing us with the barges to cross the Idalathe River, as well as the supplies we need along the way."

Tyrion is a short man. He looks quite old, but his build is that of a dwarf.

But if you look closely, you can still see that he is actually a human being, not a dwarf.

"Respected Master Demon Hunter, I salute you. Please take good care of me along the way. My caravan and I will do our best to serve you."

Tyrion took off his top hat, lowered his head and bowed to Lynn.

"And finally, this is Marillion the Bard."

The minstrel with a feather in his hat plucked the strings of his harp.

Lynn looked at him curiously.

"A poet? But if you're going to Temeria, why not take the sea route? Wouldn't that be safer?"

Marillion said in his high, sweet voice.

"But then I'd miss out on a thrilling adventure, an epic expedition!"

"Just wait and see, my Lord Witcher. You will be immortalized in my poetry. The whole North will be shaken by it. Girls will blush at the sound of your name, and men will tremble with fear at the mere sight of you."

"I'm looking forward to it, Mr. Poet," Lin En nodded slightly at him. "Excuse me, did you also graduate from Oxenburg University?"

"Exactly. But I haven't graduated yet. I'm on a school trip right now. Do you know what a school trip means? It's..."

The other party was about to start a long speech, but Lin En interrupted him and said, "I know. Do you know Dandelion?"

Marillion grew agitated at this.

"He is my senior, my predecessor, my nemesis, the goal I vow to surpass!"

Lin En gave him an encouraging look: "I see. I understand. I wish you success and hope you can realize your dream soon."

……

Two days later.

"We are here now. It won't be long before we reach the source of the Idalaat River, and we will disembark here."

Captain's interior.

Sir Royce was pointing at a map spread out on the table and explaining it to the witcher and the sorceress.

The short merchant and the bard also stood nearby, their eyes wide open, trying to discern from the map what Sir Royce had just said.

Tyrion is fine.

Marillion, who had never been exposed to the subject of cartography, really couldn't see so many things.

Although King Beloheng of the Kingdom of Kailak was very suspicious, he was not so foolish as to be confused about such an important matter.

Putting aside Sir Waymar Royce's aristocratic bad habits, this young nobleman still has some abilities.

Sir Royce continued.

"The barge can only take us to the source of the Idalaat River. From then on, we have to rely on ourselves."

"It's estimated that it will take several days to cross the forests north of Brokilon, and then we will arrive in the Velen province of Temeria."

"Witcher, what do you think awaits us in the forest?"

(End of this chapter)