Chapter 639 - At the Verge of Being Conquered (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The Queen of the Dryads, Eithné, was naturally curious about the two princesses, but she also had a sense of dignity. She decided not to take things too far with two girls, not only because Geralt was there, but also because of their identities as Princesses of Cintra.

Eithné did not intend to become mortal enemies with a human kingdom.

So, she chose to entertain the two princesses and Geralt. She also claimed that the girls had earned their place here, as they had drunk the Water of Brokilon. However, their fate was in their own hands.

Olivia realized that the Dryads of the Brokilon Forest had been converted into a friendly force. The spot on the map that was originally yellow had turned green. On the other hand, enemies would marked down as red dots.

Both Olivia and Cirilla chose to leave the Brokilon Forest with Geralt. Such a green life in the forest was rather peaceful, but such idyllic pastoralism would turn boring with the passage of time.

Besides, Cirilla’s perception of Geralt has finally changed. Prior to this, she had been left without a direction, but she now had a clear goal —- —- she and her sister could follow Geralt and become witchers!

She started warming up to him before throwing out that request. It was also time to try putting her little sister back in line. She used to allow Olivia’s especially disrespectful and rude behavior. Olivia had always referred to Geralt as “The White Wolf” and showed him no respect.

Actually, Geralt was more comfortable talking to Olivia. He told Olivia of how his signs gained power ever since using the “Foglet Decoction.” His teacher, Vesemir, was shocked and said that Geralt had been extremely fortunate. For witchers, every new discovery of a decoction would greatly improve their combat effectiveness.

Decoctions that increased the intensity of signs allowed witchers to deal with troublesome monsters whose weaknesses were magic, via the fire Igni sign.

Olivia’s forthcoming attitude was easy and comfortable. Geralt appreciated this rare opportunity to be transparent, minus the airs, the falsehoods. He also found Olivia’s “uncoordinated body-oral syndrome” to be extremely cute.

However, whenever he interacted with Cirilla who was bound to him by the “Law of Surprise,” he could not fully be himself. This was not because he was biased, but because he cared too much about Cirilla. He always felt that he had an enormous responsibility, and he was afraid that he might not live up to it.

Previously, whenever Geralt met up with Cirilla, he had the right to take her away, but he did not. Now, she had basically run into his arms. This “Law of Surprise” was truly full of surprises.

He was too kind to force people into a role they did not want.

However, as the saying went, “If heaven gives you something and you refuse to accept it, you are a heretic.” If Geralt refuses to take Cirilla away again and again, it might just subject Cirilla to more misfortune as they were deliberately going against the “Law of Surprise.”

After Geralt brought the two of them out of the Brokilon Forest, he decided to reveal his history to Cirilla, and this included the part about her father.

In her heart, Cirilla had already decided to would follow Geralt together with her sister. At least, her future would not be filled with uncertainty anymore.

However, at that moment, Druid Ermion effortless found the three of them. He certainly lived up to his fame. Nobody should mess with those who were proficient in Gwent.

As someone who had dispelled Duny’s curse alongside Geralt previously, Ermion naturally knew about the “Law of Surprise” between Geralt and Cirilla. After they had an awkward, silent face-off, he sighed. “I’m just here to take Olivia back. I hope that you can take Cirilla with you, Geralt. You meeting her again this time was an arrangement of fate. You don’t have to worry about Calanthe; I’ll keep her off your throat.”