[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again":3,"chapter-the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-chapter-231":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Witcher: Make the Witcher Great Again",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1881955,2497,"Chapter 231: Borch Will Handle It","the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-chapter-231",231,"\u003Cp>Lynn returned to his cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of lying on the bed, he sat on the floor and entered a state of meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed him to be ready to jump into battle at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled self-deprecatingly: \"I can't believe I ran into pirates on my first sea voyage. My luck is truly something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, there was a series of violent knocks on the cabin door, accompanied by a sailor's shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Witcher, the captain sent me to inform you to gather on deck immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn opened his eyes, unlocked the cabin door, and joined the sailor on deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that Borch and his two Zerrikanian female bodyguards were already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the sailors were also on deck, armed and ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing their nervous and uneasy demeanor, Lynn doubted how much they would be able to contribute when the actual fighting began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn walked over and exchanged greetings with Borch and his two companions, and the captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Lynn, please take a look at this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain handed the spyglass to Lynn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn took it and, looking through the spyglass, saw that the ship that had been trailing them now flew a new flag:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black flag with a skull, and a small sun emblem beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun emblem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the exclusive emblem of Nilfgaard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those officially affiliated with Nilfgaard would use the sun emblem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain's face beside him had already turned incredibly grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought they were Skellige pirates, but I never expected them to be Nilfgaardian privateers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assuming Lynn wasn't familiar, Borch explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nilfgaardian Empire issues privateering licenses to some pirate captains. This allows them to legally raid ships from 'non-empire-friendly' nations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borch squinted: \"They've brought out their ballistas, quite a few of them... Their firepower is comparable to proper warships serving in the navy... Captain, how much firepower do we have on our ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end, Borch turned to the captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the captain's distraught face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking, sir? This is a merchant ship. Where would we get ballistas? Only warships can be equipped with those. Merchant ships like ours aren't even allowed to transport ballistas; if caught smuggling them, it's a death sentence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sailors who spent their lives at sea naturally knew what ballistas were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those things could easily punch countless holes in their ship from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their accuracy was astonishingly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they possibly fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sailors, who had little experience with naval combat, instantly panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, what do we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly, use your wisdom to think of a solution!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, should we just surrender?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the Nilfgaardian Empire prides itself on being civilized and enlightened. Surely they won't be more savage than pirates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even pirates allow us to buy back our safety with ransom. Perhaps the Nilfgaardians only want our cargo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before falling into true despair, humans always cling to unrealistic hopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of relying on their own efforts, they always place their hopes on others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gentlemen, I don't know what you're thinking,\" Borch said in his relaxed tone, \"but I have no desire to surrender to the Nilfgaardians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we're captured by the Nilfgaardians, do you know what awaits us? We'll be thrown into their mines, digging until we die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to being worked to death, I think drowning in the sea is a pretty good option.\"Read full story at novel fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sailor still refused to give up the fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Borch, you don't understand. We're just a merchant ship, not a warship. Our long-range firepower is far too inferior compared to theirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They can easily sink us like shooting ducks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we just don't let them utilize their long-range firepower advantage, right? We'll engage them in a boarding action directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borch pointed to himself and his female bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed at Lynn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With four skilled swordsmen on your side, what are you still worrying about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sailor, however, shook his head: \"Sir Borch, if we turn, they'll know what we're planning to do. You're not a man of the sea, so you don't understand how much time it takes for a ship to turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That time would be enough for them to fire several volleys of concentrated fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding that, I have an idea that might...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn explained his plan to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, can it be done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sailors looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the captain spoke for the others, voicing their concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Theoretically, yes, it's feasible, but this is just a merchant ship... And besides, no one has ever done this in reality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn spread his hands: \"But isn't it a way? Besides, what time is it now? If we don't fight desperately, are we really going to wait to become fish food?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sailors looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witcher's words still hadn't dispelled their worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn's plan, in theory, certainly had some operational feasibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no one able to come up with a better solution, this was their only chance to turn the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if it failed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already at a complete disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoping for a hundred percent success rate from a plan was indeed wishful thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps I'm mad, gentlemen. Let's proceed with Sir Lynn's plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the captain had also given the order, the sailors, despite their lingering doubts, had no choice but to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Lynn, I hope the sea gods bless us,\" the captain turned to Lynn and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn patted the captain's shoulder: \"Don't worry, we'll defeat these guys. When we reach the Duchy of Arcane Shores, I'll buy you a drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, I'll be buying you a drink then, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the captain walked away, Borch came to Lynn's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the confident witcher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you so sure your plan will succeed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn smiled and said: \"And I believe you; when things are beyond salvage, you will act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borch: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn, however, did not explain further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confidence, of course, stemmed from the fact that Borch was a dragon, and a golden dragon at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, Borch would definitely belong to the chaotic good alignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not stand by and watch everyone on this merchant ship be killed by the Nilfgaardians or taken as slaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borch wouldn't even need to do anything special; a simple dive from the sky or a burst of fire directed at the privateer ship would be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For advanced chapters:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get early access to 120 advanced chapters before anyone else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>👉 Join now: patreon.com\u002FChaos_God\u003C\u002Fp>",1099,"2026-06-10T06:33:50.715Z",1,"novelbin.me","5e2341d47acf1853bb939c27f22cb642a602d802a67d674f6460435ad5c75988","the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-chapter-142","the-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-chapter-141",398,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-witcher-make-the-witcher-great-again-cover.jpg"]