God-level Demon Hunter

A star-shaped amulet is worn on the chest of the silk robe, and seven or eight rings containing magic power can be seen on the fingers.

Compared with a month ago, his appearance is obviously much haggard, with two more dark circles on his lower eyelids.

Feeling the unusual attention, the collector raised his head, his frown relaxed, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

He waved off the waiter.

"Good friends, Master Demon Hunter, I haven't seen you in a month, but I still look good!"

He enthusiastically stepped forward and shook hands with the witchers one by one.

The posture is very low, the expression is sincere, and it doesn't look like a high-ranking giant of Nordic City.

"Who are these three?" The collector turned his gaze to his old friend and there were a few completely unfamiliar faces behind him.

"Geralt, the master of the wolf school... Escal, Lambert... just came to Novo City." Vulture explained, "I forgot to tell you, from now on, they are our own people!"

"The alliance between the witcher and the doppelganger has three more members!"

"This is the most exciting news recently. The foundation of the alliance has deepened, and we stand firmer. If something happens in the future, Eternal Flame will have to weigh it if it wants to do it!" The collector did not hide his excitement, staring at the three scars. The big-faced man kept looking at him, his expression was like that of a cat smelling fish.

The three of them looked a little uncomfortable.

Is this guy really a shapeshifter?

Collector noticed the awkward expressions of several people, and immediately rubbed his temples in annoyance,

"Sorry, the guy I copied is a psychopathic warlock, so I inherited some bad traits. When I see new things or strangers, some disgusting thoughts pop up in my mind uncontrollably."

"You don't need to mind, we have heard a little about the ability of the doppelganger, so it's understandable." Lambert shrugged.

"Everyone here is my own. They call me by my real name in private. Either Gao Wen or Samsa is fine." Gao Wen waved his hand indifferently.

"Gao Wen, you don't look well," Roy asked while sitting on the sofa, "What's wrong with you this month?"

"Thank you for your concern. It's actually not a big problem. I live in a villa and eat delicious food every day. I don't know how comfortable it is compared to the days when I was hiding in the past." "But when I replaced this guy, I realized that life in the upper class is not easy."

"Dozens of properties and endless reports need to be checked at any time."

"There are too many invitations and entertainments from all walks of life every day. Artisan associations, merchant associations, city councils, gangs...they don't bring the same from the beginning to the end of a month. If you come two hours later, I should go out again gone."

"Can't you push some away? Or find a right-hand assistant to help you deal with it?" Roy asked.

"Those who can be pushed have been rejected, but if you keep avoiding it, it will easily arouse others' suspicion. Looking for someone? I only trust a few masters! Others, I am afraid that they will be seen as false and reported to the Eternal Flame."

Collector clasped his hands behind his waist, shaking his head and lamenting. In his tone, he was full of fear for the church that had hunted him down for most of his life.

"I can only grit my teeth and persevere."

"The troubles of happiness." Oakes also sighed and made a comment.

"Then, Your Excellency Gao Wen, now that everyone is here, let's stop talking nonsense." Lei Suo said, "About the orphanage, I heard that you have already found three sites."

Gao Wen spread out a map on the desk in the office.

The terrain structure of Nuocheng and its suburbs is described in detail, and houses of different heights are clearly visible.

And three of them are highlighted.

The two are within Nuo City, located in the civilian area and the commercial area respectively.

The last house is located outside Nuocheng, a suburb half an hour away from Nuocheng.

……

"To be honest, I happen to have a vacant piece of land in the business district. As long as everyone agrees, I can contribute it at any time." Gao Wen glanced at everyone, "It is a few steps away from the market. If the orphanage is built here It is very convenient for travel and shopping.”

"Even if this piece of land isn't the most expensive central area, it's still worth a lot," Geralt shook his head. "You're willing to do so, but I don't think it's appropriate. This kind of downtown area tends to attract the attention of outsiders."

"Besides, its yard is not big enough. It's okay to raise some chickens, ducks and small animals." Serrit looked at the map, and gestured with his thumb and index finger at right angles. "But it's not enough for children, and they can't move around."

To train apprentices, the demon hunter must find a place that is spacious enough to arrange plum blossom stakes, pendulums and other equipment.

Gao Wen nodded,

"So how about the civilian area, with a large enough courtyard, it's no problem to start the tournament. The three buildings have enough rooms and can accommodate more than a hundred children."

"If you lease, the monthly rent is less than [-] crowns. The total price is only [-] crowns if you buy it directly at one time."

"Additionally, as agreed, I will provide most of the funding."

Heartwarming proposition.

The witchers discussed for a moment.

"The civilian area is full of the eyes and ears of the Beggar King. If we build an orphanage here, our actions will be invisible." Roy shook his head. "The Beggar King will soon be able to guess the plan of the demon hunter."

"If it is leaked to Eternal Flame—the demon hunters are training apprentices in the city of Novigrad in a grand manner? They or the city council may come to visit them in full armor."

The concepts of most human beings have not been reversed.

They will only regard the apprenticeship of witchers as child trafficking and evil rituals.

"That's right, at this stage we try to avoid confrontation with the overlord of Nordic City, at least until the orphanage is stabilized." Serrit thought, "Low-key development is the best!"

"It really doesn't work, let's wait and see."

……

Gawain nodded, and the demon hunter's reaction was in line with his expectations, "So how many of you are interested in this house in the suburbs? It's a good choice. The price is almost negligible, and——I've already bought it."

"As soon as you go out, you will see the wilderness, river ditches and woods. There is enough space for children to run freely, and it is hidden and not easy to attract attention."

When the collector said so, everyone nodded incessantly.

"Your Excellency Gawain, I have a concern... Shouldn't the Church of Eternal Flame have a dedicated orphanage?" Escal asked.

"Let's build another orphanage, do we count as stealing business from them?"

"I did a detailed preliminary investigation, and the original collector was a member of the city council. Through his memory, I also know some inside information." The shapeshifter sighed, "The Eternal Flame has been adopting orphans, But the number of places is extremely limited, no more than a dozen per year, and more often it is for relief and porridge... The purpose is just to pretend, to show the people of Nuocheng, to win people's hearts...Compared to helpless children, eternity The Fire prefers adult believers who can donate and pay their taxes!"

"Because of accidents, diseases, or other reasons, at least 50 orphans are born in this huge city every year, and this does not include the dotted villages outside the city."

"After these orphans were rejected by the eternal fire, they could stay in the local area. Less than one tenth of them survived independently. Living in the Temple of Meritelli. Or..." The doppelganger's eyes became as sharp as a raptor, "The whereabouts are unknown."

"Nuocheng lacks everything, but it does not lack people."

"It's a great thing for us to build an orphanage to raise those poor children. Eternal Flame and the City Council hope that someone will share the pressure for them and maintain the stability of Noble City."

"That's the end of the story, everyone, how about going to the house in the suburbs? If there is no accident, the orphanage will officially open tomorrow!"

"Let's talk about it on the way."

Roy's gaze slowly focused on the shapeshifter, softening and admiring.

The so-called shapeshifters are not recognized by non-human races, and are hated and hated by humans because of their ability to change shape at will.

But instead of retaliating against the society, he has such a compassionate heart.

"This is the so-called Holy Mother."

……

The doppelganger took off the purple cloak from the hanger and put it on behind him. He led the demon hunters out of the villa and boarded a black carriage.

"About the orphanage, I also have a few requests, I hope friends can understand and be considerate."

"Just say it."

"I've heard that the process of training apprentices by demon hunters, let alone immature children, is an extremely cruel and painful torture for adults with strong physique and firm will."

Gawain glanced at the crowd, "How do you plan that all children who enter the orphanage must be trained as demon hunters?"

"Are you worried that we will force the children?" Kyan shook his head, "There is no need for that. Everything is done voluntarily, and there is no coercion."

"The way we teach children to exercise is limited to the basics. Not only will it not damage their health, but it can also strengthen their body. If they are interested, they can ask for it and then receive further training."

Wolf faction listened and nodded.

Orphans would not join the Brotherhood if they were forced to walk the way of the Witcher.

"Your Excellency Gao Wen, when the orphanage opens, you can come to inspect it at any time, or send someone to stay permanently."

The doppelganger nodded and pulled up the curtains of the carriage. Green grass was growing in his sight. The carriage had already left the city gate and drove the people along the road to the wilderness.

"Can you tell me specifically what items are included in the training of a demon hunter?"

"Swordsmanship, you don't have to worry about getting hurt by using a wooden training sword," Serrit patiently introduced these items that the brotherhood had discussed long ago. But please believe in the ability of professionals, under our care, the child will never lose arms or legs, let alone life-threatening."

"Training can be terminated at any time."

Geralt interjected.

Gao Wen finally did not object.

"Then there is herbal knowledge. Even if the children don't become witchers in the future, they can become doctors in the countryside, or assistant alchemists...to support themselves."

"But the orphans are illiterate," Gao Wen mused. "At that time, I have to hire a good teacher to make up for their cultural lessons!"

"No need." Roy said, "Except for me, Leto...Geralt, Fulius, no matter who they are, they are all grandparents, and they have mastered Northern Common, Nilfgaardian, and even ancient languages. Qualified and experienced as a cultural teacher.”

"Reading and literacy is also the responsibility of the witcher!"

Only by getting along day and night can we cultivate a tacit understanding.

Lambert's cheeks twitched, feeling a little dissatisfied. He was only in his fifties, and there was no generation gap with Roy.

What kind of grandparents are there?

The doppelganger nodded again.

"Then there is the knowledge on "On Biology", including all kinds of dangerous animals and monsters." Serrit continued, "This is of great benefit to survival in the wild. The sum of these three courses is almost a basic advanced course. "

"Several masters, I hope to have some popular education, which will be helpful for their future life." The doppelganger suggested, "Such as farming, poultry and livestock raising."

"What do you think of this arrangement? A few pieces of wasteland are reclaimed around the orphanage, and the students are required to spend a certain amount of time every day farming and working in the fields."

Roy said,

"And since joining the hospital, each student has been given a chick to feed the children from childhood to adulthood."

The shapeshifter froze for a moment.

Let orphans exercise while learning cultural knowledge, while raising chickens and vegetables.

It sounds perfect, but he always feels weird.

"Then there is the most critical question... The mutation of the demon hunter is full of uncertainty and extremely dangerous. How can you ensure that those children who voluntarily participate in the mutation can survive?" Gao Wen said earnestly,

"My friends, the orphanage must not be reduced to the grave of those poor children!"

"Until we have enough confidence, we will not rashly lead the apprentices into the last step, the grass trial." Lei Suo explained according to the words discussed by everyone.

"We assure you, we train demon hunters, not kill people."

The good doppelganger finally stopped questioning.

The carriage stopped in front of a forest, and the group walked through the forest path, crossed the road from time to time, and finally got into the alder bushes.

Come to four old, simple, but spacious wooden houses.

The roof and walls are made of whole logs.

Very original.

Surrounded by woods, the sound of gurgling water can be faintly heard at the other end.

It can also be regarded as a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

……

Several people walked around the house.

There is a lot of space in the house, and the Datong shop has been prepared, and the four buildings together can accommodate at least a hundred people.

Wooden beds, quilts, furniture, and daily necessities are all available...and should have been cleaned not long ago, the environment is clean and almost spotless.

"This place is not bad, but the pendulum and the plum blossom pile are missing. Your Excellency Gawain must have put a lot of thought into it."

"As long as my friends are satisfied."

"Then where do children come from?" Geralt asked curiously.

"I will give orders to send someone to pay attention to the children under the age of ten wandering around Nuocheng." The shapeshifter said firmly, "and release the news to the outside world at the same time."

"Count us." Leto said, "Let's look for those poor children together."

The shapeshifter nodded,