The Witcher: Lord of the Empire

Triss told Lann that during the time Countess Mignole fell ill, Vesemir seemed to have lost his soul. None of the witchers' skills worked on Countess Mignole, and some did not even dare to use them on her frail body. Geralt even asked Yennefer for help, but the magic barely managed to improve her condition.

Eventually, with no other option, Yennefer had to use a portal to take Countess Mignole back to Novigrad so that Triss, more versed in potions and healing, could take care of her treatment.

"She'll need to rest for a while, but she'll be fine." Triss concluded.

Lann held his chin with his left hand, showing a thoughtful expression. His intuition told him... he might be able to help, and this seemed to be an opportunity for him.

"Where is Countess Mignole now?"

"Chappelle has prepared a room for her as a guest. I plan to notify his butler to come and collect her."

With this information, Lann decided to change Countess Mignole's plans.

He soon went to visit her.

Unlike the lonely and melancholy noble lady he met half a month ago, when Lann saw Countess Mignole again this time, her face exuded an elegant kindness and a vibrant atmosphere.

Even though she was lying in bed at the moment, she still straightened up when she saw Lann coming to visit her, and her face showed the kindness of an old man looking at a younger generation.

"Lann, they said you were out on business, but I didn't expect you to come back so soon." Mrs. Mignole smiled. "I heard about your great achievements in Novigrad, and you are worthy of your reputation."

"You are too kind, but my business is not important now." Lann smiled modestly, and then showed a concerned expression. "Triss told me about the incident at Kaer Morhen. I'm told that your health was affected by the climate there."

Hearing this, Mrs. Mignole sighed sadly. "That's right, I really can't imagine how Vesemir has lived so many years in such a place. The wind and snow are like blades, and not even the thickest walls can stop them... I thought I could bear it for him, but although my mind was determined, my body couldn't resist."

As she spoke, she sighed again. "At first I tried to hold on, but by the time Vesemir realized something was wrong, it was too late, and I had to rush back. All of this has been a source of ridicule for the others."

"No, no, please don't say that." Lann comforted. "We all admire your bravery and sacrifice for love, and we sincerely wish you the best."

Mrs. Mignole smiled kindlier, but soon began to sigh again. "It's just that with my current physical condition, I may not be able to stay in Kaer Morhen. Vesemir promised to come to see me from time to time, but I can see that he can't give up his castle and those children. I am too familiar with that look."

Except for Ciri, those 'children' are basically older than you.

The conflict was clear: Mrs. Mignole wanted to be with Vesemir but could not stand the climate of Kaer Morhen; while Vesemir could visit her occasionally, but his loyalty to the Wolf School would take him back to Kaer Morhen.

Could there be a place with a more suitable climate for Mrs. Mignole, where she could live permanently, and which would also serve as the new base of the Wolf School for Vesemir to continue his mission?

Lann showed a sincere smile. "Countess Mignole, why didn't you tell me earlier? You can go to Cintra!"

Countess Mignole was stunned.

"Of course, Cintra after it was rebuilt." Lann spoke confidently. "I'm sure you're already aware of the situation in the north. I passed through Novigrad on my way to Hagge Fortress to discuss the expulsion of Nilfgaard from the north. In less than a year, Nilfgaard will completely withdraw, and Cintra will be restored."

Mignole showed a puzzled expression. "But Vesemir didn't tell me..."

Lann shook his head. "Countess, that's because Vesemir knows you too well. If you knew that Vesemir was going to help me recover Cintra, how would you react? "

Countess Mignole reflected. "I will fully support Vesemir's ideals. After all, I only have money left now, and I only want him..."

"Exactly, Mrs. Mignole. That's the situation that neither Vesemir nor I want. He only wants your love, not your money; and I already have enough with Vesemir's help. Involving you would only make me feel guilty."

Mrs. Mignole thought for a while and seemed to have found a blind spot. "But according to my previous understanding, the witchers of the Wolf School are absolutely politically neutral..."

That will soon no longer be true, Lann thought.

"That's in the past, look at my eyes." Lann pointed to his lion pupils.

"As you can see, I am a witcher. And I plan to establish a base for all witchers in Cintra, supporting the witcher schools in a similar way to how other kingdoms employ sorcerers as royal advisors. You have lived in Kaer Morhen for a while now, so you must have sensed the deep responsibility and commitment Vesemir has towards that castle and the wolf school."

Mrs. Mignole nodded in agreement. It was because of Kaer Morhen that Vesemir could not live with her in Novigrad.

"That's why Vesemir will come to help me, not because of politics, but because of the school. No other kingdom on the continent would offer him that kind of support."

Lann continued: "In addition, I believe you have also met my princess. She is the unexpected child of the Wolf School, but she will not become a witcher like me, but will inherit the throne of Cintra and become the future queen. This is the reason why the Wolf School helps Cintra."

From the perspective of a noble, this explanation is very reasonable: what is the purpose of a self-proclaimed neutral force protecting and supporting the heir of a country?

...Of course it is power. Could it be fate, responsibility or family affection?

Mrs. Mignole thought for a moment, then showed a happy expression. "Vesemir has actually started to think about things from this perspective? I thought he had become a stubborn fool, although a fool with amazing charm..."

Seeing that Countess Mignole approved of his idea, and by extension, Vesemir's 'idea', Lann smiled with satisfaction.

Until now, the School of the Wolf has maintained an ambiguous attitude towards Cintra. Even in The Witcher Series, not even at the end of the story, they got involved in politics. The closest thing was Geralt, who, because of Ciri, was passively dragged into the game of thrones, navigating between the different positions of the kingdoms.

That's why Lann had previously tried to woo Vesemir with the idea of ​​the Order of Witchers, seeking to convince him from a different angle: not as a politician, but as a young witcher determined to restore past glory.

However, the appearance of Countess Mignole gave Lann new hope to solve the problem from another angle, a more personal one and with a more precise approach: 'kidnap' with love.

Vesemir is the only remaining leader of the Wolf School. To the other witchers of this school, Kaer Morhen is nothing more than a place where they live. They are not united by the castle, but by Vesemir, their old friend, teacher and father figure.

In the future, according to The Witcher Series, Vesemir will sacrifice himself to protect Ciri; and after his death, there will be no Witchers left in Kaer Morhen.

So for Lan and Cintra, if Vesemir comes, won't the other members of the Wolf School follow?

"I just want to give Vesemir a home." Lann said sincerely. "That's why I told you this news in advance, hoping that you won't feel sad about leaving Kaer Morhen. Please don't tell Vesemir, otherwise I'm worried that he will be upset and blame me."

Countess Mignole was a calm, intelligent and rational woman. In this kind of society, a widow who is rich and powerful cannot be underestimated.

However, after living alone for decades, hearing the word 'home', she couldn't help but feel stunned.

"Of course." She nodded shyly and gracefully. "I won't cause trouble for Vesemir."

After coming back to her senses, Mrs. Mignole suddenly remembered something. "Then Lann, is Cintra's current situation very difficult? Can I help?"

What can Mrs. Mignole help? Maybe only money.

If it were the Lann from two days ago, he might have hesitated. But the Lann now was different. He had regained his financial power in Gaunter's world. It would be best to seize the opportunity to win the countess's favor.

With a firm expression, Lann said: "In fact, the current situation in Cintra is not as difficult as the outside world says. You just need to be prepared and wait for my good news."

Countess Mignole looked at Lann with satisfaction when she saw that he did not ask her for money, and she believed Lann's words even more because of that.

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