A person could be heard running through the forest, pursued by crows that would not let go.
That person?
Me, of course, but I'm sure you're wondering why I'm running right now, you have to look at the scene from a few hours ago.
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In the dining room where the atmosphere is at its peak, Geralt and Lambert are having a drinking contest
Yes, Lambert, you heard right, he arrived 5 months later when he saw us, let's say the welcome was cold because he wanted to show what a jerk he is
But if you know him better you know he's not really like that because when he knew I was doing a weed trial much more dangerous than theirs, he did everything to discourage me, but I had gone too far to back down, so when he saw I wasn't backing down he started teaching me everything he knows.
Hunting, bomb-making, etc. And I have to say that my business is hunting, I don't know why, but when I hunt I feel like I'm at home, my instincts are at their highest level, and when I spot my prey my heart beats fast, and I don't know why, but if I agree to hunt it, I feel that even if it tries to run away I will know where it is.
But I was hunting wolves, especially a wolf, away from his pack and my biggest catch, or so I thought, because the moment my arrow hit the wolf's neck, a shrill cry echoed through the forest, then a raven flew and headed towards us.
As it landed, black smoke appeared and a monster made of moss with antlers and a long claw, a deer skull on its head, emerged from the smoke.
Seeing this monster, I increased my guard and vigilance, for I knew what this monster was.
[Aiden]: "Fuck Leshen."
Vowing to have the worst encounter, for a Leshen is strong, very strong, often considered a forest spirit in the ancient tribes, they are revered, but they are ruthless monsters if one enters their territory.
Perhaps because he was the master of this territory, the Leshen looked in my direction then shouted and sent the raven scurrying towards me, my reaction? Running away, even the most talented wizards can perish against a Leshen if they are not prepared.
Fleeing, I dodged the crows' relentless attacks while dodging roots on the ground to avoid tripping, but the inevitable happened as I tried to dodge a crow rush, I caught a root that sent me tumbling down a small slope to
[Aiden]: "FUCK."
I was gritting my teeth as I fell and caught a branch sticking out that stabbed me, no time to heal, I did what I was taught, kept my head down, and focused on a plan,
Then I heard just above the Leshen arrive and look at me and start shouting at me and then sent those crows but thanks to Triss and her training, my blue eye started to light up, and then a freezing wind came out of my hands, and landed on the crows, freezing them in place and managing to lightly touch the Leshen who under the cold screamed in pain
In return, sent me an attack with roots so, I rolled on the ground managing to dodge the attack, getting back on my feet, I began to move towards a place with much fewer trees, and especially an advantage for me.
Still chasing myself I came to a river then crossed it with difficulty causing me to slow down so the Leshen was able to catch up, but as soon as he stepped into the water I smiled then activated my magic and the once blue river also became frozen to the foot of the Leshen who in return screamed and tried to get away, but my ice is more than just normal ice.
I started to run towards him, as this is an opportunity to get rid of him for good, running on the frozen water, not at all bothered by the risk of slipping, I started to arrive in front of him preparing my blow towards his neck then the Leshen launched a root attack towards me avoiding thanks to the teleportation magic, I arrived behind him and in less than a second spotted the place where the ice destroyed a bit of his body, I launched a powerful sword strike towards the wound.
SLASH
A head fell to the ground and the Leshen's body twisted until his body became a root.
[Aiden]: "Ah... Ah... I did it."
[Aiden]: "I couldn't fucking believe it."
Then I smile.
[Aiden]: "I managed to defeat him."
I moved to his head then picked him up and started to make my way back to the castle.
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[Aiden]: "Hmm?"
I saw outside the castle gates a Triss pacing and a Geralt trying to calm her down but seeing me coming back bloody, Triss runs to me.
[Triss]: "Let me see."
[Aiden]: "Triss, I'm fine"
[Triss]: "You'll be fine when I decide you are."
Triss began to inspect me until she saw where I was injured from the branch piercing, she opened her bag.
[Triss]: "Here, it's a potion drink here, it will speed up your metabolism to repair the lost tissues"
She made me drink the strength potion, which in my body caused a warm air that was comforting.
[Lambert]: "Triss you don't need to pamper him like that, he's a beautiful warrior scar".
[Triss]: "Lambert, shut up, will you"
[Lambert]: "Hey!"
[Geralt]: "Come on, leave it Triss, you can see who's better."
[Triss]: "Alright, but Aiden, you come to see me before you go to sleep, so I can give you a potion again."
[Lambert]: "Wait, you listen to Geralt and not me?!"
[Triss]: "It's not the same thing, you know?"
Leaving the two, arguing, Vesemir and Geralt approached me.
[Vesemir]: "Well, that's a nice scar you have there.
[Aiden]: "Thanks Vesemir, I must admit I had a hard time".
[Vesemir]: "Mmh, your first real kill after training is a Leshen, you're aiming big aren't you Geralt?"
Geralt, who had been silent, started to speak
[Geralt]: "Are you alright?"
[Aiden]: "Yes, don't worry, I listened to what you taught me, always keep a cool head even if it hurts, I must admit it saved me."
Geralt put his hand on my head and rubbed my hair.
[Geralt]: "well done"
[Ciri]: "AIDEN!"
Ciri ran to me and hugged me while trying to detect an injury.
[Ciri]: "let me see if you're hurt."
[Aiden]: "Ciri, I'm fine"
[Ciri]: "Let me see."
Fucking hell, now that's two people not listening to me, seriously believed us girls
[Yen]: "Little girl let go."
Yen pushed Ciri aside as she tried to push Yen's hand away from her without success.
Yen approached me and asked with a worried expression.
[Yen]: "You're okay."
[Aiden]: "For the umpteenth time, yes"
[Ciri]: "Hey, I was the one looking to see if he was hurt!"
[Yen]: "I'm a magician, I'll call you back, so let the pros do it."
[Aiden]: "Calm down, there's no point in arguing."
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[Triss]: "Geralt watch this."
[Geralt]: "Mmh, he's successful."
[Triss]: "Like someone, huh?"
[Geralt]: "I'll remind you that it was because of a spell. "
[Triss]: "But yes."
I rolled my eyes at Geralt as if he didn't know other women were interested, but hey, he gets points for pushing them away.
Taking him by the hand discreetly, I put my head on his shoulder.
[Triss]: "I didn't know that even Yen was interested"
[Geralt]: "To tell you the truth, I don't know why either, is it because of what happened at the end of winter?
[Triss]: "I don't know, but it's true who was closer after their discussion."
Watching them bicker one last time, I break off our intimate moment and head over to Aiden to see if he's still hurt anywhere
Exaggerate. Maybe, but I want him to be okay and enjoy these happy moments even though I would indirectly support Yen and maybe Ciri if these feelings don't change, after all, it's not my job.
[Triss]: "Mmh, you're the best Triss," she says internally
(Info: next chapter the moment you've been waiting for is Aiden's creation process, feel free to share your opinions ;) )