The Witcher: Lord of the Empire

The relationship between Cintra and the dryads was tense. Cintra had not enacted any laws directed at the dryads nor had it had any organized conflicts with them. The dryads had no specific hostility towards Cintra.

 

Comparatively speaking, it was a kind of 'cold sympathy', which allowed Lann room to maneuver and succeed in his negotiations with Brokilon.

 

But other surrounding countries are different. For example, Brugge Kingdom, which sent Geralt to negotiate peace, was a kingdom that offered rewards for dryads and organized an army of dryad hunters.

 

A perfect score of favorability to a level of infernal hostility that dragged through generations.

 

So in the final analysis, apart from the small countries that do not have the strength to provoke the dryads, among the big countries, only Cintra has the emotional foundation to form an alliance with the dryads.

 

In the context of this peripheral relationship, Luka thought about Lann's question for a while and answered:

 

"The previous generation had conflicts with the dryads. Back then, the village was not as stable as it is now and there was some resentment; however, those elders are no longer the decision makers in the village."

 

"The young people are better. Although there were young people who entered the forest by mistake and were executed by the dryads, although there were not many, it did generate some resentment."

 

"Are there any young people executed recently?"

 

"No, everyone is familiar with the forest now. It's just that every once in a while the dryads capture a young man and release him after a long time."

 

Lann asked: "How do the prisoners describe their life with the dryads?"

 

"Exciting."

 

Lann nodded with satisfaction: "In other words, overall it's good."

 

Luka analyzed carefully: "Yes, my lord. Most of the inhabitants do not have a deep hatred towards the dryads, just some deep-rooted beliefs and tales passed down from generation to generation could make them have certain prejudices towards the dryads, but it will take time to reverse that."

 

Lann concluded: "Then let me issue the decree.  Next, I need you to popularize the new concept of peace and help Everyone must abide by the new agreement between us and the dryads. If anyone dissents, just say it is the lord's order and let their opposition come to me, and I will suppress them again."

 

He stood up and patted the mayor: "Don't worry, Mr. Bloth. Believe me, after reaching an agreement with the dryads, life will be much easier. After I return to the capital, I will also send resources to build Brokilon Town, and life will improve. When a better life comes, the inhabitants will know that this was the right thing to do."

 

After Lann finished his instructions, Luka walked out of the living room, and the door closed behind him.

 

At this time, many of the new policies Lann told him were still lingering in his mind, and he was sorting out the thoughts in his mind while walking towards his home.

 

The townspeople passing by greeted their mayor one after another, and Luka returned the greeted.

 

After a long time, Luka arrived home, closed the door, sat down, and let out a long sigh.

 

"How is this possible? My lord earl..."

 

"You have eliminated the threat to the town, helped my grandson avenge his father, found treatment for my grandson, and set a course for the town's future. Compared to you, the so-called Noble people who ruled Brokilon Town before are nothing. How can I, like you said, deflect all the wrongs onto you and make the villagers misunderstand you?"

 

The old mayor looked at himself in the mirror. The strong man who could fight wild boars alone in the forest when he was young is now very old.

 

"It can't be like that, Lord Earl, the townspeople can't know. What they will know is that it was my grandson who was seriously injured while he bravely avenged his father by fighting the griffin, and you had no choice but to enter into negotiations with the dryads to save my grandson. For the good of the town and my grandson I decided to cooperate with the dryads."

 

"And all the blame will be mine: an old man who was eager to avenge his son and succumbed to the dryads in order to save his grandson. I hope the Brokilon Town you described arrives as soon as possible."

 

In the study room of the lord's house, Lann, who had just finished talking to the old mayor, was in a good mood.

 

If the town of Brokilon really has a blood feud with the dryads, it will be difficult to implement the peace agreement even if it is negotiated. There may be hidden dangers if it is implemented.

 

The current situation is the best, and he already has all the prerequisites for success. The next step is to wait for news from the dryads.

 

While waiting to discuss with the dryads, he still had one more thing to solve: the witcher Geralt.

 

Lann's current plan is to build a good relationship with him, hoping to take refuge in the ancient fortress of Kaer Morhen where Wolf School witchers used to train, as a last resort.

 

Although it has technically been confirmed that the peace agreement with the dryads has been signed, it is always better to have several escape routes. In case an accident occurs, and he can escape from his enemies.

 

In addition, Lann also hopes to give Geralt some hints. So that, when Cintra is destroyed, he could come sooner to take Ciri, so that she would suffer less in her uncertain future.

 

It must be admitted that in the history of The Witcher Series, Geralt lost Ciri too many times; this guy really wasn't the best at babysitting.

 

Moreover, if, if he can form a certain force in the future, the good relationship with Geralt may be a breakthrough for Lann to establish a good relationship with the witchers group, just like his current relationship with the dryads.

 

It can even become the beginning of recruiting an entire group of witchers...

 

After thinking about this, Lann called House from outside the door.

 

When Hardy and Enns were away, House took on some of the tasks of Lann's butler and servant. Perhaps because he was born in the palace, he was very comfortable with all this. While he was surely not as competent as Hardy and Enns, he was much better than the two purely combat-focused Swade and Ace.

 

Lann asked: "Has Geralt recovered now?"

 

"I just saw him taking a lot of food back from the kitchen."

 

Lann nodded with satisfaction: "Well, that means he has recovered well."

 

"Do you need me to call him here, Lord Earl?"

 

Lann thought for a while and said, "I'd better go find him."

 

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