Chapter 988 970. Itinerary
Both Lann and Berengar were dumbfounded by the candidates recommended by Geralt.
Shapeshifter.
The magic of this ancient creature lies in its extraordinary ability to imitate.
As long as the shapeshifter observes a person for a period of time, it can transform into that person - not only the body, but also the clothes and even the tools he holds can be simulated. Of course, the weight of the person cannot be too different from him. .
The shapeshifter can also copy the person's voice, way of thinking, acting style, professional knowledge and skills, etc. This is because - in Geralt's words - it can copy the victim's brain characteristics and mind, or soul. .
Of course, Lan En, who has just returned from the world of fire, has a different view on the issue of souls.
The reputation of shape-shifters among intelligent creatures is not any better than that of water ghosts and ghouls because of their kind nature.
A deformed monster with pus all over its body and snarling teeth is certainly scary.
But wouldn’t a ‘replicant’ who steals your identity, appearance, skills, and even all social relationships make the person involved even more chilling?
The physical monster can still be dealt with with a silver sword, but how should we deal with this 'social relationship' thief?
Human beings are the sum total of all social relationships, and shapeshifters have the ability to completely replace people from a social perspective.
That is a more complete 'killing' than the 'disappearance' of the physical body.
So shapeshifters are very different from other humanoid creatures. They have suffered a wave of large-scale hunting by humans in this world.
Today, it has become a rare thing, almost like a fairy tale.
At least Lan En had never seen such a humanoid creature.
“Do you still know the shapeshifter?”
The young demon hunter admired the old man’s connections.
Sure enough, the decades of wandering around on the mainland were not in vain.
But Geralt’s face looked a little strange, as if he was remembering a bizarre experience.
Thinking about it this way, the process of his getting to know the shapeshifter must be really strange.
While thinking, Lan En pinched his chin.
“Since he is the candidate you recommended, then I have no doubt about this Dudu’s character.”
“But a shape-shifter, how did he end up in Novigue? Rui was a businessman? Borrowing the face and business acumen of a dead businessman?"
"The face is indeed borrowed," Geralt shrugged, "but the business acumen should be Dudu's own. No one stipulates that shapeshifters must know how to do business.”
"And the owner of that face doesn't earn as much as he does."
"That's the face of Dandy Bibwit, the halfling from Polygonum Pasture. Now Dudu is using his cousin's The name is Dudu Bibwit, and he manages business in Novigrad. He earns a share of Dandy's money, which is considered a dividend."
"So the face was borrowed. No trouble.”
Geralt introduced the shapeshifter he knew to Lan one by one.
"Furthermore, his identity is a shape-shifter. If the cooperation between you two really succeeds, he becomes greedy later. You can also use this identity to protect your own interests."
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What Geralt said suited his work style.
Even if you are bringing together two friends who have a good relationship to cooperate, you will first talk about the possibility of a bad situation.
As long as you are prepared for the worst, you will not be overly panicked and desperate when encountering difficulties.
This is Geralt’s wisdom in life.
But on the other hand, he also said this to Lan En out of trust in his morality.
He was convinced that if Dudu had done nothing wrong, then Lan En would not be able to embarrass a shapeshifter.
Lan En nodded, indicating that he understood what Jero meant.
"Then there's only one last question left. Is he willing to take over the management of my property?"
Lan En said with his arms crossed.
"After all, it sounds like he already has a career of his own in Novigrad."
"Dudu seems to like the process of making money. He never gets tired of it."
Geralt patted his thigh.
"How about it? If you want to hire him, we can go to Novigrad together. The shapeshifter is very cautious. If a strange-looking witcher comes to look for him, he will probably hide himself. Get up."
"Finding a shapeshifter in a big city is no easy task, even for a witcher."
"Novigrad?"
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"Yes." Geralt stood up from the chair, "I have been away long enough, it's time to change shifts with Lambert."
"Go north to Kaedwen, return to Kai Ermohen takes care of Ciri. I can handle this with you when we pass through Novigrad."
"I think you are afraid that Yennefer will destroy Kaermohen. . ”
Although Lan En and Yennefer had met once on the battlefield, this powerful and cold sorceress had an unmistakable temperament that was too distinct.
Just thinking about how well-behaved Geralt was in front of the other party, Lan En couldn't help but want to laugh.
The matter was settled, and his asset manager finally had an idea, so this troublesome matter was removed from Lan En's mind.
And make a trip to Novigrad. No matter what Margarita and Tisaya 'conspired', it should not affect him. Perfect.
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Although Geralt has to change shifts with Lambert, the mission of Aretuza still has to be delayed for a while, and the finishing touches can be completed before leaving.
After making an agreement with Lan, Geralt began to speed up the completion of the mission.
And Lan En was not idle either.
After coming out of the Valyrian blacksmith workshop, he entered the crystal cultivation laboratory without stopping.
While Tissaya is here, their experiment can now be the same as it was in the early days, with an experienced and powerful mage and a talented and far-sighted researcher.
This is a great opportunity to move your research forward.
Although Tissaya took a leave of absence from the affairs of the Talent and Skills Association.
But it seemed quite relaxing for her to conduct their research with Lan En.
Tissaya frowned the first time she entered the laboratory, and then gently waved a hand that was originally reserved on her lower abdomen.
The laboratory, which was originally a little messy, became organized again.
“Our last treatment of the nobleman whose lower body was injured by an evil spirit was very effective.”
Tisaya walked to Lan En and said, and even the well-informed Archmage couldn't help but be speechless when talking about the gameplay of the nobles.
"Now the reputation of crystal cultivation technology is widely spread among the upper class society, and people have high expectations for this technology."
As he said that, Tissaya glanced upward at Lan En A side glance.
“Of course, our project funds have been exhausted since you last came off the battlefield. But I still hope that people can identify with the prospects of this technology. Just treat it as a The stubbornness of the old mage."
"No, it doesn't matter, Tisaya. And you don't look old at all."
Lan En had already put on a white coat at this time. With the change of scene and clothing, he no longer looked like a warrior with ease and explosiveness.
Holding the record board while observing the experimental equipment and writing and drawing on the record board, he looked more like a tall and confident scholar.
Lan En’s compliments didn’t even turn his head when he spoke.
Tissaya, on the other hand, glanced at the demon hunter's side face with her peripheral vision, then sat down behind the desk in the laboratory.
It’s just that Tissaya, who used to subconsciously arrange things on the table symmetrically and neatly, now does so a little messily.
Lan En, who was fully focused on the experiment, was still informing Tissaya about the progress of their experiment during this period.
“Keel growth solution is still the most efficient type of growth solution at present, but I have proposed three other types of growth solution ideas and gave them to Felicia for verification before I left last time. Finally What's the result? "
Philicia Keli, a sorceress apprentice who was taken by Tisaya and taken to the laboratory to work as a prostitute.
At this time, Tissaya realized that she was standing in the corner of the laboratory.
Tisaya pursed her lips. Her attention was so drawn just now that she didn't notice that there were more people.
Felicia was very used to serving as a witcher at this time, even more familiar than serving under Tisaya.
Lan En's communication skills allowed him to complete Felicia's work integration with him without even intending to do so.
This kind of communication ability is simply the most important 'lubricant' and 'glue' in team work.
“With the help of Ms. Mattie Sodergren, she and I successfully prepared two of the growth solutions.”
Felicia turned over her experiments Record and compare, while responding.
Mattie Sodergren was the sorceress who performed the skin transplant surgery on Triss. She specialized in healing spells and opened a clinic outside the academy in Goss Willen.
This healing spell also made her one of the participants in the crystal cultivation project.
But Lan En’s deepest impression of this sorceress whom he had never met before was——
Tisaya said that if she and Lan En were working in front of the same operating table, her brain would be very different. The thought of going to bed will be far stronger than the thought of working.
A standard sorceress with an open mind and strong sexual desire.
"One of the growth solutions reflects exactly what you imagined."
Felicia continued to report.
“This growth liquid does not greatly promote the growth rate of organs, but it helps to build the organs more accurately.”
“We are going to use this growth liquid this time "
"That's it." In the laboratory, Lan En tied his molten silver hair into a ponytail. He wrote the experimental records on the recording board and ordered Felicia to start working. .
"The shortcomings of growth speed can be compensated for by magic stimulation under special circumstances, right?"
The first half of the sentence was an explanation to Felicia, and the second half was a question. Lan En turned his head and smiled. Looking at Tissaya behind the desk.
The so-called special situation is that there is a great mage who can provide energy throughout the experiment.
Although I could call Margarita before, on the one hand, although she has a lazy personality, she is a responsible teacher and principal. She can't exhaust herself to the bottom of her magic power on an experiment, right?
On the other hand, although Margarita and Tisaya are both archmages, the difference in magic power between them is a bit big.
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