Chapter 308: The Simple-minded Little Ciri

Cintra, which was also the capital of the Kingdom of Cintra.

Standing in front of this slightly dilapidated city gate, Geralt couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

The last time he came here was almost five years ago. For the Middle Ages, where the average life expectancy of ordinary people was mostly only thirty or forty years old, five years was already a quite long time.

However, the appearance of this city hadn't changed much. If there was any difference, it was that the pedestrian traffic had increased, and there were some rugged-looking, tall Skelligers among the pedestrians, as well as merchants from other countries.

Clearly, the strength of the national power and the alliance with Skellige had made Cintra more prosperous.

"Master, do you need me to send someone to book a hotel?"

"Our merchant guild's station in Cintra is too small and doesn't match your status. I can go and book a luxury hotel near the palace to facilitate your work."

The one speaking was Syanna, who was now twenty-one years old. Over the years, the girl of the past had grown into a great beauty. Not only was her figure more voluptuous, but her face had also become more graceful and noble, and every move she made always revealed the composure of a great noble.

She was wearing a black and white mink coat on her upper body and tight thick leather pants on her lower body, making her tall and alluring figure stand out even more.

However, unlike the aura of a noble strong woman she had in front of outsiders, in front of her master, Geralt, the little slave girl always appeared submissive. Whether outside or in bed, she always appeared so considerate.

After several years of testing, Geralt was quite at ease with her. Although it couldn't be called complete trust, Syanna's status had risen from a beautiful tool to a useful tool; she was at the level of a personal item and was carefully protected by her master.

Geralt smiled when he heard this, looked back at Syanna, and then looked at the handsome teenager Aragorn, who had come with him to Cintra for training this time, as well as the somewhat simple-minded teenager Alex, and said indifferently:

"No need for so much trouble, just buy it directly. Also, buy a noble manor as a place to stay in the future. Cintra is currently rising and will be more prosperous in the future. Buying a house here is never a loss."

Syanna was already accustomed to Geralt's nouveau riche appearance of spending a huge amount of money on real estate so casually. She nodded and said obediently:

"Okay, Master, I will arrange it before dinner."

Geralt nodded, then beckoned to Aragorn and Alex, who had come out with him for training this time. When the two little guys came to his side, he patted their heads and said to Syanna: "These two little guys, just follow you now. On one hand, they can serve as your guards, and on the other hand, you can take them to see the world."

"For the past few years, they have focused on learning swordplay and have been protected too well. It's time for them to see the sinister side of human hearts."

"Next, I'm going to the palace. You don't need to wait for me."

Hearing this, a rather dark smile appeared on the corner of Syanna's mouth, but she quickly restrained it and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Master, I will teach these two children well."

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After parting with Syanna, Geralt quickly walked through the streets of the city and arrived at the gorgeous-looking Cintra palace.

Greeting him was still the chubby steward from five years ago, whose name seemed to be Hax.

However, this time, Geralt was no longer a nobody in their hearts. When the fat steward saw the young and handsome witcher walking from outside the palace from afar.

Hax's face immediately revealed the respect and flattery that would only be shown when welcoming a big shot. His fat body came to Geralt with quite flexible speed, nodding and bowing, and said with a smile:

"Welcome to Cintra, Master Geralt."

"You finally came. The Queen has been waiting for a long time, and King Eist is also in the palace. They are all looking forward to your arrival."

You don't hit a smiling person. Seeing that Steward Hax was so polite, Geralt also maintained a gentle smile on his face and explained with a smile: "Sorry, Steward Hax, I was delayed while handling other contracts. After the matter was finished, I immediately entrusted a sorceress to use magic to teleport me here."

In fact, the speed of Geralt and Geralt of Rivia was already quite fast. Both used the sorceress's portal to cross half of the Northern Continent and came to the Kingdom of Cintra from the Kingdom of Kaedwen.

Fortunately, the Witcher Order already had many sorcerers joining, and there was no shortage of spellcasters. Otherwise, like in the past, if a client wanted to find a witcher to solve their problems, I'm afraid that just the time spent on the road would be delayed by more than a month.

Seeing that Geralt was so reasonable, gentle, and polite, the smile on Steward Hax's face became more sincere. When he received Geralt of Rivia a few days ago, that white-haired witcher was simply a poker face. Not only was he expressionless when speaking, but the words he said were always sarcastic.

Facing him, the palace grand steward who could be considered a person of status in Cintra, not only did he have no respect or politeness, but his words and deeds were quite vulgar and rude. If the other party wasn't someone the Queen was eager to see, he might have taken action to teach this country bumpkin a lesson.

After a simple greeting, the fat steward led the way, and Geralt followed leisurely behind, asking casually:

"Are Geralt and Lady Yennefer still in the palace?"

Hax shook his head when he heard this and said cautiously:

"Master Geralt went out to look for clues two days ago, while Lady Yennefer has been staying in the palace, looking for other clues with the current palace mage, using spells to find information."

"However, when reporting yesterday, Lady Yennefer told the Queen that Master Geralt should return to the palace tonight."

Geralt nodded. He had Geralt and Yennefer set off three days early just to let the great detective Geralt look for clues to this case. Although he didn't hold much hope in his heart, if there could be any unexpected gains, that would also be good.

After all, if this matter was indeed Vilgefortz's plan, with that big shot's means and ability, it was estimated that it would be difficult to find any clues.

However, sometimes, finding no clues at all was also a quite obvious clue, which indicated the other party's superb ability and that they were not a mortal, which could instead greatly narrow the scope of suspects. Cintra's palace was quite luxurious, not only possessing a huge garden, but the number of servants in the palace was also not small.

Just as Hax was leading Geralt through the garden of the palace's front courtyard, entering the interior of the palace, and was about to reach the palace's council hall.

A young woman dressed as a palace maid suddenly shouted from afar: "Princess, don't run around, don't bump into the guests."

And following the direction of her shouting, a little one who was only about one meter tall, with mud and flower debris on her white princess dress, suddenly rushed out of the bushes, running forward in a panic, and suddenly bumped into Steward Hax's leg, causing the fat steward to let out an "ouch" in pain, but he didn't dare to push the little one away, instead carefully supporting the little one's body, fearing that she would fall.

With Geralt's hearing, he had actually discovered the little thing's presence very early. Now hearing the maid's shout, how could he not know that the little girl who looked a bit sloppy in front of him was the future famous heroine Ciri, Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon.

Gray-white hair, big eyes, the look in her eyes was a bit ignorant, and because of running, there was a faint blush on her face, which clearly had a bit of baby fat.

Now she could only be considered an ordinary cute little girl, completely unable to see the embryo of a future great beauty. It could only be said that girls change eighteen times.

Little Ciri let go of Steward Hax's thigh, patted the dust and grass debris on her body, then blinked her big eyes, looked at the handsome witcher Geralt, and asked carelessly: "Are you the witcher my grandmother invited to help me find my mother?"

"My mother hasn't been home for a long time, I miss her very much."

Speaking of this, little Ciri put her index finger into her mouth and sucked it, then said simply: "If you help me find my mother back, I will share half of my cake with you. No, I will give you all my cake."

Seeing little Ciri's serious expression and generous promise, Geralt felt happy in his heart. He reached out and touched Ciri's gray-white hair, and said with a smile:

"Thank you, little princess."

"However, when your mother is found by me, I don't need you to give me cake. I will also give you a cake, definitely better than any you have eaten before."

Little Ciri was still an ignorant little girl now. She heard that if you ask someone for help, you have to pay some remuneration, but she had never heard that if someone helps her, they would also give her a gift. So she tilted her head in confusion and considered for a long time before saying:

"You are a good person, I can be friends with you."

Hearing little Ciri's evaluation, Geralt felt even happier in his heart.

Perhaps in the eyes of some people, he could indeed be considered a good person. After all, he had already rescued tens of thousands of non-human members and helped many orphans.

However, he knew very well in his heart that he was just a vulgar person, greedy for money and lust, afraid of death, and his moral level could only be at the upper-middle level. He could only be considered a strong person with some principles and could not be called a good person at all.

However, he didn't break the little girl's fantasy, smiled and touched her head again, then followed Hax to continue walking toward the interior of the palace.

Although in the future, many stories would definitely happen between him and this little girl, as fellow possessors of the Elder Blood, it was destined that many entanglements would occur between them. But at this time, he would not show his importance to Ciri too obviously, so as not to arouse the suspicion of others.

A few minutes later, Geralt followed Steward Hax through a corridor protected by many soldiers and entered a magnificent hall.

On the throne in the center of the hall, a beautiful woman wearing a gorgeous royal robe was sitting on the throne, and sitting side by side with her was a dark-skinned noble man who looked like a sailor.

It was Queen Calanthe and her husband King Eist.

Seeing Geralt behind Hax, the originally impatient expressions of the two immediately restrained themselves.

The Queen's voice was a bit urgent: "I won't say polite words like welcome. Master Geralt, you should be clear about the purpose of my inviting you here this time."

"Geralt went out to look for two days, and there is still no clue. I hope you can bring me some different surprises."

Geralt bowed slightly to Queen Calanthe and King Eist, and after looking around the interior of the palace, said with a smile:

"Respected Queen, actually, before coming to Cintra, I had already visited the Dryad Queen, Lady Eithne of the Silver Eye."

"She is the most famous prophecy master in the entire spellcaster circle."

"According to her prophecy, Princess Pavetta was indeed kidnapped, but she has not left too far yet and should be hidden in some secret place within the Kingdom of Cintra."

"However, there is one thing you can rest assured about: Princess Pavetta is currently in a safe state and has not been harmed."

"Now the most important thing for us is not to find out who the murderer is, but to rescue Princess Pavetta."

Hearing Geralt's news, Queen Calanthe couldn't fully believe it, but her mood also relaxed, and she couldn't help but let out a breath and looked at her husband Eist.

After a few seconds, she said to Geralt: "Thank you for the news you brought back, Master Geralt. What are your plans next?"

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