Chapter 653 - Awkward (2/2)

They were witchers, not witches.

Olivia had blatantly refused. She said that her sister was born a Source, whose talent was acknowledged, even by Vilgefortz. Accepting the Trial of Grasses would be a waste of her talents.

“Wait… Did you just say that your teacher was Vilgefortz?” Geralt had spluttered.

Geralt recalled of one of his earliest encounters with Olivia. She had slain Foglets like a seasoned veteran. Her skill and magic had been something to behold.

Now that Olivia had gained her freedom at Kaer Morhen, she may have finally be able to learn for herself, with no need for someone to tutor her.

Now knowing who her teacher is, Geralt could finally put two and two together.

Vilgefortz had caused a fuss in the north – even earning him worldwide renown. In the blink of an eye, he had become Nilfgaard’s official counselor.

Back during the Battle of Sodden Hill, with his power alone, Vilgefortz had faced 22 fellow sorcerers, walking away as the victor, sending shock across the land.

A total of 100,000 had joined the battle, and at least 30,000 were killed or severely wounded during the battle. The 22 sorcerers had worked with the Northern Continent’s army to attack Nilfgaard.

Vilgefortz of the Roggeveen had met the sorcerors, introducing them to their demise.

Victory was claimed, Cintra fell, and Nilfgaard grew.

Among the 22 sorcerers, had 14 fallen in the battle. Triss Merigold was mistakenly included among them, and her name was carved on the memorial as the 14th martyr.

In reality, she was just badly burnt during the battle, but she did not die. With the help of magic, she hid the burns from most with illusory magic. She had even restored her sight that was lost during the battle. However, mental traumas could never be healed with magic.

Both sides lost many, which led to a peace treaty. Thus ended the 1st Nilfgaard-Nordling War.

Due to that, Sodden Hill was known as the Hill of Sorcerers or the Hill of the 14 Martyrs. An obelisk was erected on the peak of the hill, with the names of the 14 fallen sorcerers. During the 30th of April, which was May Day, the nearby villagers would light up the torches in memory of the 14 heroes.

That was why be it Yennefer, Triss or Vilgefortz, he may treat them as equal, but deep inside, he had always respected them.

He had gotten Triss to teach Olivia, who was Vilgefortz’s disciple. Wasn’t that awkward?