Chapter 48

Kaernest's story is not complicated, but the process is sighing.

Three years ago, the boss of the Wild Dog Gang was a hunter in the forest, and he was targeted by a pack of wolves while hunting, almost dying under the wolf's mouth.

However, he was very lucky and met Kaernest, who was out on a mission. The kind old druid used taming techniques to disperse the pack of wolves and saved his life.

Who knew that this guy was vicious, and in the name of pretending to repay his kindness, he invited Kaernest to his home to enjoy a dinner.

As a result, after drinking halfway, this guy secretly attacked and directly knocked Kaernest unconscious.

It's simply the Middle Ages version of the farmer and the snake.

Then, this guy found a shackle mixed with Dimeritium from somewhere, directly imprisoned Kaernest, and forced him to ask about the method of taming animals, and this imprisonment lasted for three years.

Hearing this, Wayne also felt a little emotional. In Kaernest's description, he is a high-level druid of the elder level from another druid circle, who accepted the mission to come to a forest near Wyzima to build a new druid circle.

As a result, such a high-level spellcaster was imprisoned by a low-class hunter for three whole years after being put on Dimeritium shackles.

You know, high-level spellcasters like them, as long as they are given enough time and find a magic node to provide them with magic power, these people can cast disaster-level magic and destroy a city.

It can only be said that in this world, everything generates and restrains each other, and nothing is invincible. As long as you find a way, even high-level spellcasters will be killed like ordinary people.

After understanding the general situation, Wayne temporarily arranged Kaernest on the second floor, found him some clothes to change and food to eat, and then handed the box containing the two magic items to him.

Originally, he was prepared to lose these two unknown magic items and gain the friendship of the old druid, but he didn't expect the old man to be quite on the road.

He grabbed the dead wood staff, and then while chanting a spell, drove the green magic power to cast a spell on the strange ornament like an eagle claw holding an eyeball, and handed it to Wayne, saying:

"Wayne, thank you for rescuing me from the predicament."

"I heard that witchers abide by neutrality and rarely do tasks without rewards. Now I don't have anything to repay you."

"This necklace is a magic amulet I made using the claws of a harpy and the eyeballs of a fish monster. I want to give it to you as a gift."

"As long as you wear it, it can make the animals around you more intimate with you, will not take the initiative to attack you, and can also allow you to have the ability to breathe underwater and speed up swimming."

"Although it is just an ornament with little use, I hope it can help you in the future."

Wayne didn't be polite either, reached out and took the Harpy amulet, and immediately felt a special magic power shrouding his body.

He nodded to the old druid and said:

"Thank you, Elder Kaernest, you rest here for now, I will go back to the city to call a carriage, and bring you to the place where I live to recuperate for a few days."

"If you have anything, wait until you have healed your wounds before making plans."

The old man nodded with a smile and didn't refuse Wayne's help. Although he had suffered a big loss in trusting strangers, he could still maintain a peaceful and friendly attitude, which was obviously a druid with quite firm beliefs.

Half an hour later, Wayne rode his mount Lucifer and brought two rented carriages back to the farm.

Coming with him were the tavern boss Old York and several workers under him.

Just entering the farm, the scene of corpses everywhere in front of him made Old York couldn't help but shiver, and cursed loudly:

"Shit, Melitele goddess, Wayne, how many people did you kill? Are the bastards of the Wild Dog Gang all killed by you?"

"This is simply like a slaughterhouse. Since leaving the battlefield, I have never seen such a bloody scene again."

Wayne shrugged. In his heart, villains and monsters are actually no different, they are all existences that need to be eliminated.

For those scumbags, he had no empathy, nor did he feel any guilt for killing those guys.

"Almost, Old York, anyway, those who blocked me were killed, and I was too lazy to chase those who fled."

Wayne said, pointing to the two horses tied in the stable, and said:

"If you can exchange those two horses for Orens for me, then you can handle other things in this farm."

"However, you'd better take people to burn the corpses on the ground, so as not to attract carrion monsters in the future and endanger the safety of the surrounding residents."

Old York spat on the ground unhappily and said proudly:

"Fine, fine, little bastard, I'll wipe your ass for you."

"If it weren't for you helping us get rid of a disaster, I really wouldn't want to intervene in these fart things."

Wayne didn't care about Old York's swearing. This old guy has lived in Wyzima for decades. Although he is not a power figure, he can open a tavern in the slums where dragons and snakes are mixed for decades, and he is at least a local snake-level figure.

Most importantly, this guy has a good heart and is a loyal believer of the goddess Melitele. According to Wayne's vague memory, not only Melissa and his mother, but many poor people near the tavern have been helped by Old York, which can be considered a friend who can be made.

He looked at the old guy who was unhappy and directing several young workers to start digging holes and cutting wood in the farm, preparing for burning the corpses, and couldn't help laughing, saying:

"By the way, Old York, don't forget, I have completed your task and helped you get rid of the Wild Dog Gang. From now on, I can drink the wine in your shop as I like."

Old York heard this, his expression became even more unhappy. He snorted and said:

"Fine, little bastard, I'm not a person who doesn't keep his word. With your drinking capacity, can you drink me poor?"

Getting this answer, Wayne nodded with satisfaction. He didn't care about that little wine money. Completing the system task was the most important thing for him.

Sure enough, as soon as Old York's words fell, the system's voice sounded in his ears.

Ding! Expert-level task 【Eliminate the Wild Dog Gang】 completed.

Obtained: 45 experience points, expert-level treasure chest*1.

Hearing that the system rewarded as many as 45 experience points, Wayne was overjoyed. This amount of experience points is almost more than ten times that of ordinary tasks.

It seems that the system also encourages him to complete more difficult tasks. No matter how many ordinary tasks are completed, the experience gained is quite limited.

Only one task can be completed per day, which limits his possibility of brushing experience.

Looking at the sky, he found that it was not early, Wayne turned to Old York and said:

"Old York, I still have something to do, I have to go back to the city first."

"There is still a big wild boar next to the farmhouse. I have already processed it. Remember to bring it back when you go back."

"I only keep some pork legs and pork ribs, you can take the rest back to sell."

"Don't worry about the money for selling horses, I will come to you in a few days."

After simply explaining a few words to Old York, Wayne took the old druid Kaernest back to Wyzima.

It was not early, and after killing the Wild Dog Gang, he was ready to do something before meeting Geralt and the others in the afternoon.

(End of chapter)