When they arrived at the library deep in Avallac'h's lair, the place was already empty except for the mess.
The messy scene showed that the Wild Hunt Knights had rummaged through everything. If they had more time, they might have demolished the entire place.
In the dead silence, only the three-dimensional image of the elf mage continued to play on the platform in the corner of the room. The reason why it was not violently destroyed was simple: one was that he was afraid that there were no magic traps on the platform that projected magic, so he did not dare to act rashly.
Another reason is probably that the news is completely out of date for the pursuers: "Seagull's daughter, Jivielle, it is no longer safe here, don't stay here.
Trust no one, especially the Hunchbacked Mire Witch. And try to get to where we last met. "
"It looks like you don't have to worry about Xili for the time being," the sorceress comforted softly as she looked at Xie Yuan, who was staring intensely at the projection. "Judging from the content of the message, at least the Wild Hunt can't catch them based on this."
"I have never worried that this guy Xili will fall into the hands of the Wild Hunt...especially in this world." Xie Yuan regained his calmness and laziness, "I'm just a little regretful that I couldn't stay for that moment." "Navigator", otherwise you can develop a different teleportation system through research here. "
"It's not that simple...but thank you anyway." Keira waved her hand with a smile.
"So, Ms. Keira," Xie Yuan looked at the projection that had been moving backwards, "You have been here for a while, have you ever heard of the Hunchbacked Witch of the Mire?"
"I have never met them, but I... know about them," Keira recalled as she walked. "I found a manuscript in a house in the village, which contained information about them."
"That manuscript said that sometimes the witch in the village would enter the Humpback Mire to help the villagers mediate with the mistress of the forest, the old witch."
At this point, Keira shrugged helplessly: "The old witches seem to hate outsiders, but they are willing to help the locals. It is said that they once prevented the plague from spreading in Wellen."
"Me, the demon god who occupies the mountain and is king?" Xie Yuan raised his eyebrows and thought for a moment, "You said that the last witch was the mediator between the villagers and the old witch, but what about you? Didn't the old witch show up? Is it because of me or in a dream that I can let you take office?"
"Well... since you said that, they did come to me." Hearing Xie Yuan's statement, Keira also frowned with a serious expression. "In the first two weeks of my stay in Willen, I kept having terrible nightmares. , there is always something in my dreams that wants me to walk into the swamp."
"One night, I was determined to control myself in my dream and confront that thing head-on. Unexpectedly, it disappeared immediately. From then on, I had a good night's sleep every night."
"Well, it seems that the old witches are not good enough to rely solely on their strength to manage the divine power here. They are even a bit bullying and afraid of the strong..." Thinking of this, Xie Yuan, who knew what he was thinking, immediately asked Keira: "How should I find them? Woolen cloth?"
"This swamp is very big and dangerous, but I heard that the old witches will help the villagers who want to find them to guide the way. The manuscript mentions that there is a small church in the Camelback Swamp. You have to walk along the snack trail in front of the church."
"Dim Sum Trail... Ha, I've heard similar stories." Xie Yuan quickly recalled a similar story from his memory.
"It seems that there are similar stories circulating in the East, so take this book." Keira gave Xie Yuan an old book with a brown and red cover from the small bag on her back, "I...I really believe you Together with Geralt we can find Ciri, but can we find a way out now?"
"Oh... it's easy." Xie Yuanjianyan pointed to a wall on the right side behind Keira, "The wall there is a little unreal. I guess it must be an illusion using your magic system. Yeah! But there doesn’t seem to be any wind.”
Keira glanced at Xie Yuan in surprise, then walked over and touched the wall, nodded and confirmed: "It's an illusion, I feel it too - your spiritual sense is very keen, have you ever considered learning magic? "
"Forget it, it's been a long time since I licked blood with the blade of a knife. I can't learn it no matter how much I want to.
. Xie Yuan declined politely.
In fact, it was because Xie Yuan considered that there was no such "simple" magic system for extracting natural magic power elsewhere, so he didn't even bother to learn it, but he didn't want to offend anyone.
"Well...it's your loss." Keira felt a little regretful after hearing this, but she didn't insist anymore. After all, everyone has their own ambitions.
"As for this magical illusion...Dear Ms. Keira, do you have any solution?" Xie Yuan did a very standard gentleman's courtesy. "I've expected this, so I prepared this."
Being flattered by Xie Yuan, a powerful warrior who can deal with the great magician... From Keira's perspective in this world, even knowing that this is a courtesy, makes Keira feel happy.
She took out a thing that was a combination of a cross and a gear-shaped metal plate and handed it to Xie Yuan: "This is the Eye of Nehereni. It can make people see through illusions. It's not difficult to make. I can give you this one. It's very good." use."
As she spoke, she suddenly approached Xie Yuan's face: "And every time you use it, you will miss me."
"Thank you, Keira." Xie Yuan nodded seriously, and then used this new item, the Eye of Nehreni, to sway on the door wall, and the illusion disappeared in an instant like a paper curtain that was ignited.
"Look, it's easy, isn't it." Keira praised proudly.
"Well... this craft is indeed good." Xie Yuan immediately took on the role of pioneer, "Then let's see where this road leads?" Xie Yuan walked for a while and came to a T-junction. His ears moved, his nose sniffed, and he immediately walked to the right. "Hey! Wrong," Keira immediately stopped him. "Didn't you notice a burst of fresh air coming from the left?! That's the exit?"
Xie Yuan turned to look at Keira with caring eyes: "Yes, I think so too, so I don't think the elf mage will put your reward at the open exit, right?"
"Ah? Uh... that's right!" Keira then punched her palm with her fist belatedly, "There's also the magic lamp. He promised to give it to me, but it looks like I have to get it myself. .”
"Then what are you waiting for?" Xie Yuanxu pointed to the front on the right, "Let's go quickly! It's a quick victory." "Great!" Keira also looked very happy, "Here we go."
At the bottom of the slope on the other side, there is also an iron gate blocking the road. Four elven stone sculptures hold the door - the stone sculptures are actually mechanical stone sculptures that can rotate around, and the answer to the mystery is hidden on the iron gate.
Keira doesn't seem to be a scholar who has put much effort into ancient languages, and although Xie Yuan has the memories of several Wild Hunt knights, he is not a native speaker after all, and he only knows a little about reading.
Fortunately, the literal translation of this thing also clarifies the general meaning-it is estimated that this kind of "code door" belongs to the level of play of elf mages... Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if even Avallac'h himself couldn't figure it out. ah.
After opening the door to the secret room, what came to their eyes was a huge tombstone with a white swallow symbol engraved in the center. Keira was a little confused for a moment, but Xie Yuan recognized its meaning: "This... Isn't this a shrine set up for Laura Dolan?" "Well... it makes sense, but Why can't it be a monument?" Keira disagreed.
"As far as I know, most of the elves don't seem to like this woman very much - after all, she seems to have intermarried with humans. The mainstream opinion is that she has rebelled against the tribe, and her death is retribution."
"Then this elf is her descendant?!" Keira considered, "Is that why you are helping Ciri like this?"
"Actually, it's a licking of a dog that can't be loved." Xie Yuan replied in his heart, but after all, it was not something easy to say. Although he did not want to see Avallac'h, as a man's dignity, Xie Yuan still tacitly agreed not to reveal too much of the truth. Keira immediately took away the magic lamp placed under the shrine, even though it had gone out, she didn't care.
After finding the magic lamp, Keira, who was satisfied, followed Xie Yuan to find the exit, solved the illusion, and walked out. This was the end of a not-so-long journey together.
