(Witcher 6) Baptism of Fire by Unknown

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maneuver. Nilfgaard bums and loots all around, they are already on their way to banks of the Ina and they besiege the fortresses of Razwan and Mayena. And yet the army continues with these tactical maneuvers.’ ‘When I saw your lilies at the Chotla,’ said Dandelion, ‘I was convinced it was an offensive.’ ‘Just a counterattack.’ Daniel Etcheverry corrected him. ‘A surveying fight. We crossed and destroyed some Nilfgaardian patrols and Scoia’tael commandos that were spreading fires. What you see here is all that remains of the fortress of Armeria, when we conquered it back. And the fortresses Carcano and Vidort have been burned to the foundations... The whole south is awash in blood, fire and smoke... Oh, I’m boring you, gentlemen. You already know what’s happening in Brugge and Sodden, you followed the refugees through there. And my lads took you for spies! As an apology please accept an invitation to lunch. Some of the gentlemen of the nobility will be happy to meet you, Sir Poets.’ ‘It is a true honor to us.’ Geralt bowed, stiffly. ‘But time flies. We need to get under way.’ ‘But, please do not feel uneasy.’ Daniel Etcheverry smiled. ‘It is a simple soldier’s meal. Venison, hazel grouse, fruits, truffles...’ ‘To decline,’ Dandelion swallowed and measured the witcher with a significant glance, ‘would be a grave insult. Let us go, my lord. This is your tent, the blue and gold?’ ‘No. That tent is the commander’s. Blue and gold are the colors of his homeland.’ ‘How is that?’ Dandelion was amazed. ‘I was sure this army was under your charge, Count.’ ‘This is a separate branch of the Temerian army. I am the liaison officer of king Foltest, there are nobles here with me who are also fighting under the sign of Temeria. But the foundations of his army are subjects from other kingdoms. You see the banner before the command tent?’ ‘Lions.’ Geralt stopped. ‘Golden lions on a blue field. That... That is the emblem of...’ ‘Cintra.’ confirmed the Count. ‘These are exiles from the kingdom of Cintra, now occupied by Nilfgaard. Marshal Vissegerd leads them.’ Geralt turned to the Count and opened his mouth to say that an urgent matter would force them to nevertheless refuse the lunch invitation. He did not make it. He saw a group of officers approaching them, headed by a strong, thick, grayhaired knight in a blue cloak and gold chain armor. ‘Here, Sir Poets, is the Marshal Vissegerd in person.’ Daniel Etcheverry said. ‘Allow me the honor of introducing...’

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