"I guess you won't tell me again, what's the trouble?" Kedinger recovered from the surprise just now, he sighed and returned to the couch. "Oh, god, the last time I helped your friend Geralt investigate the coup on Sinide Island, it almost killed me. Then there was the Knights of the White Rose, and now I don’t dare to walk into Island publicly. City, for fear of being caught by someone wearing a headgear at night. The last time I heard that you did a good thing in Vizima, a knight, eh? What's this time?"

"Have you heard of the Lomune Summit?"

"Of course, many businessmen plan to take the opportunity to go to Lomugne to make a fortune." Cordinger nodded. "I heard that the Warlock intends to rebuild the ancient city of Lomugne, turn Lomugne into another island of Sinide, and become the second dominion of the Warlock Order. I think this does not interfere with anyone? The news from the northern court was that the kings supported the warlocks to develop a city that had been abandoned for hundreds of years, and the newly formed Warlock Council organization would stand firmly on the north side and train a large number of combat mages. Invasion, the council will send warlocks to support the northern coalition forces, just like Nilfgard’s Imperial Academy of Magic did.”

"This may be a hindrance to the people of Nilfgaard." Zelin paused. "This is my guess. Would you still like to take a business?"

"Hmm..." Ke Dinger sighed and shook his head. "Sorry, Demon Hunter. I have made up my mind to never participate in these messes again. They have nothing to do with me. Now I am Jacob of Tritog, a retired gentleman. If you come to Tritog If so, I would be happy to entertain you in the manor, but investigate..."

"This matter is very likely to be related to the Kingslayer." Zelin said suddenly.

Curdin raised his eyebrows slightly, then waved his hand vigorously.

"No, no, don't tell me these things, it's useless, Demon Hunter. Even if it is a case involving the entire northern royal family, I don't intend to intervene. I still remember the underground that I used to collect secrets. The library? I have closed it, and stuffed the key into a fish’s belly and threw it into the Ponta River. This is the end of the matter. I don’t know anything, I haven’t heard of anything, anyone I haven't seen it."

"The King Killer is most likely Nilfgaard." Zelin narrowed his eyes. "You don't want to know why the Nilfgaards hired kingslayers at this time? The killing of many kings will cause political chaos in the north, and what benefits will the chaotic era bring to the empire? What does the empire intend to do with this? I think There is only one detective in the North who can figure out all this. It was you who successfully investigated the Wigwarts conspiracy back then, and this time you can also succeed."

"Oh, don't mention it. What if I find out? The day I investigated, the assassin of Wigwarts came to the door." Colt slumped in his chair. "Well, you have stopped him anyway. The whereabouts of the child with ancient blood is unknown. Is she still alive?"

"She's fine." Ze Lin said concisely. "This matter is very urgent. Think about it. The powerful kings who are still alive will go to Lomugne to discuss the next order and safety in the north. This is a meeting to unite the north. If an assassin appears at this time, or Many assassins in ambush appear, what will happen? The summit will be held next month, and there is not much time left for us."

"No, it's not us, it's you." Curdinger pointed to the telescope. "I am very grateful that you paid me so much last time, although it was a little late. But...according to what I know about you, you are not that keen on politics. Why should you care about the summit?"

"The assassin is a demon hunter from the south. I want to find him."

"More?" Ke Ding'er narrowed his eyes. "That's not all."

"Yes, but that is my personal business."

"Well, I can guess that since the assassination of the King of Istria of Corville, Dole Bretanna hasn't moved at all. Anyone can see the problem. You said that the empire might be killing him. It’s a little strange, you think, they dominate the king killer, but as far as I know, the empire just sent a small mission to Lomugne, and Lomugne has at least thousands of them responsible for protecting the kings. Safe soldiers, let alone the troops stationed on the periphery. If the Empire intends to take action in Lomugne, they are desperate."

"What do you mean?"

"There is never only one member of the royal family. Foltest’s illegitimate son is safely protected. The Queen Mother Headway of Ridania and Princess Dalimila are suitable heirs. Even Kodwin’s Hensett There are no descendants, but according to their blood relationship, the royal family members of Tamoria, Rydania and Verdon, and Corvell are all eligible to claim the throne. As long as the northern royal family is not extinct, there will still be new blood to inherit the throne. Once the South reveals that they want to defeat the North through assassination, it will only make the North more united. Perhaps it will force the North to form an alliance covering all aspects, which is not good for the South."

"What do you mean? What else does the South prepare? Make sure that the North will fall into chaos."

"Yes, although I doubt very much whether the empire's support for the establishment of an elven kingdom in the north and the contract signed with Kodwin back then were for the future plan, but..."

Kedinger closed his mouth suddenly, and he sighed. "Good luck, Demon Hunter, I have made a decision that I will never get involved in any more cases."

"Well, that's a pity." Zelin said regretfully. "I originally planned to ask you to help investigate the clues I got about Lomugne's secrets, but now it seems... well, good luck, how do you say? Tritog's Jacob."

After that, he sighed and closed the telescope.

"You failed to convince the detective." Roche stood behind the demon hunter, clasped his chest, and stared at the telescope in the hands of the demon hunter. "What happens next?"

"No." Zelin stretched out his finger and shook it. "I have convinced him."

"Oh?"

Suddenly, the telescope lights up again.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute, Demon Hunter, I reconsider."

On the other side, Curdin was putting an iron hat on his head, and squatting on the ground, stuffing one thing after another into the package. "The secret of Lomugne? Maybe I will go to Lomugne and figure out what's going on. Anyway, I won't go to Nilfgaard anyway. I think about this kind of case. I guess only I can find out. But you must promise me two conditions."

"Go ahead, I'm listening."

"First, I asked for double the price last time as a reward."

"No problem."

Ke Dinger was stunned for a moment.

"And so does my partner Finn."

"No problem."

He was silent for a while.

"Am I asking for a lower price?"

"No, because I know it's worth the money."

"Well, second thing, you must keep Finn and me safe, no matter what."

"It's not difficult." Zelin thought for a while. "I promised that when this matter is over, no matter what trouble you encounter, you just need to contact me and I will help you immediately."

"Well, then it's a deal." Curdin put some of his carry-on things into his travel bag, and then fastened the rope. "Where do I go to meet you when I clean up?"

"You go directly to Lomugne, where there is a female warrior named Hawke. Marianne Hawke, she is my friend. When there, she will be responsible for your safety, and I will arrive soon. You directly Just tell her that you are my friend."

"No problem." Kedinger nodded. "Then we will see you in Lomugne."

The light of the telescope dimmed again.

"It looks like you are right, Demon Hunter," Roche said. "Twice? How much is this?"

"Well, that's a lot." Zelin put the telescope in his pocket. "Where are you going next, go to Lundulin Square to see the peace ceremony?"

"Peace talks? No." Roche shook his head. "I'm going to the pier, counting from time, Wei Si and the others are coming back soon. I hope Natalis can send reinforcements."

Chapter 1865 Peace Negotiations

Kodwin's army ultimately failed completely.

When some horse-riding squirrel parties appeared on the plain outside Fojian, the soldiers who had not had time to retreat had no choice but to surrender. Saqiya, accompanied by Philippa, and her commander, saw these surrendered soldiers on the square in Fjian. Hensett brought an army of 6,000, only 2,000 successfully retreated to the other side of the Ponta River. The square was crowded with crowds of onlookers. The citizens pointed at the soldiers and whispered in private. Many people still couldn't believe that they really defeated Hensett's army. The squirrel party elves in the crowd all smiled triumphantly. They claimed that it was thanks to them arriving on the battlefield in time that the battle was turned around. The dwarves sneered at this statement. Every dwarf shouted in the tavern, how brave they were in the fight, facing an unknown number of Kodwin people, fighting bravely, just like a hero in a poem. In the end, when the Kodwin people flee in front of them, the elf emerged from the back of the mountain and harvested the endgame. Of course, the loudest voice is still the largest number of human beings. Someone wrote a song of unity, elves and dwarves, unite by humans, follow human heroes, and fight against barbaric invaders. Dandrien sneered at this. He said that the **** poetry writer didn't even understand the basic rhyme, and the fart in the animal pen was more rhythmic than it, but that still couldn't stop many people from liking this song. Ballad.

Obviously, the nobles of Kodwin could not afford to lose more than two-thirds of the mobilized soldiers in a war. They went to the Sorceress Sill for help, hoping that she would come forward and take advantage of her interpersonal relationships in Aden, Kerviel and Kodwin. , Looking for a mediator. Come to negotiate on behalf of Kodwin and Fujian, try to recover the loss as much as possible. No one is still thinking about revenge. Because of the measures taken by Hensett to unify power, the number of nobles in Kodwin's country is very small, and there is almost no royal family. Many people suspect that the reign of the Unicorn Dynasty is likely to come to an end this year, and a new family will receive the crown of Kodwin.

"As a child, don't you think it's too early for him to participate in such an important political event at this time?"

Philippa and Schell stood on the wall next to the square, watching the negotiation ceremony below. This was the place where the fighting was the most intense. Even if it was cleaned up, it couldn't cover up the blood stains left in many places.

"He's very young." Schell looked down, and led the noble Kodwin to the young man who walked towards Saqiya. "But he is a king now. He must understand what kind of responsibilities he may bear, and know how to negotiate is a prerequisite for a good king. This is also his mother's expectation. Recently I heard that Foltai The two illegitimate sons of Stuart will be escorted by soldiers to Lomugne, where they will be recognized by the nations as the official heirs of Tamoria. Those two children are much younger than Tancred."

Philippa knew what was going on. Although Foltest is still alive, who knows when he will wake up? The throne cannot remain empty forever.

"It's you, Ladovide V has been an adult for so long, you still have to do everything yourself. Now people say that you are the actual controller of Redania."

"Ladooved is surrounded by priests of the eternal fire and superstitious nobles. How can I rest assured to return the power to him?" Philippa shook her head. "He is an unruly eagle. If there is no eagle trainer, he will destroy the entire bird's nest. If he is in power, I dare say that the first thing he does is to make the Church of Eternal Fire become Redania The state religion, and then let the science and magic technology that have been developed go back five hundred years. Until he changes his mind, I will not hand over the power."

"I always think that education should be a guide, rather than telling him directly what he can and can't do." Schier looked at Philippa. "So Tisaya only allowed you to teach for one semester at Eritusa College, and you beat every student in the class to cry at least once."

"Then those students ran to the major you were teaching and jointly asked to expel me." Philippa said blankly. "As a result, you still signed it."

With that, they both laughed.