„Oh-- oh ——” “喔—喔—喔——” In the long chicken whining noise, the horizon appears fish-belly white. 悠长的鸡鸣声中,天边浮现出一丝浅浅的鱼肚白。 Some roof, the corpse lay down Roy on tile opened the double pupil, in the ray of dim, a pupil of his pair of dark gold sent out the dim light, shifted to not far away that large army guard mansion. 某个屋顶,尸体般躺在瓦片上的罗伊睁开了双眸,熹微的光线中,他一对暗金的眸子散发出幽光,转向了不远处那栋重兵把守的豪宅。 Almost meanwhile, „Delphi, Delle” in the anxious hoofbeat, the dust flies upwards, in long flagstone street hoofbeat reverberation, the magnificent carriage that shield shape emblem that is describing the black yellow interaction drove. 几乎同时,“德尔、德尔”的急切马蹄声中,尘土飞扬,长长的石板街道中蹄声回荡,一辆描绘着黑黄相间的盾形纹章的华丽马车驶了过来。 The carriage before that is the focus of attention the mansion stops, the hat and chin that has the apex edge rounding and swan feather decoration gather the middle-aged man of fine small beard to go down the carriage, with long hurried strides crashed in the house. 马车于那栋备受关注的豪宅前停下,一名带着尖顶圆边、天鹅羽毛装饰的帽子、下巴蓄着精致小胡子的中年男人走下马车,大步流星的冲进了房子。 „Verden Freixenet arrived, the time is up.” Stands Witcher above high ridge, the figure such as the electricity and bold, after several rises, he appears in together unmanned flat land. “维登的菲斯奈特到了,时间差不多。”站在高高的屋脊之上的猎魔人,身形如电、兔起鹘落,几个起落后,他出现在一块无人的平地。 ...... …… „Beloved daughter of Queen Calanthe, Lion Cub of Cintra, respectable Cirilla Princess, feudal official......” “卡兰瑟女王的掌上明珠,辛特拉的幼狮,尊敬的希瑞拉公主殿下,臣……” The mansion hall, was illuminated splendid by magic lamp, Ciri looks at present the travel-worn man, yawns, rubs the eye socket that a pair became dark slightly, her childhood occupied several years in wild place Skellige, is not fragile „pea Princess”, is thinking last night at heart the matter of engagement, more wants more to be afraid, actually loses sleep rarely. 豪宅大厅,被魔法灯照得富丽堂皇,希里看着眼前风尘仆仆的男人,打了个呵欠,揉了揉一对微微发黑的眼圈,她童年在狂野之地史凯利杰居住了数年,原本不是娇气的“豌豆公主”,昨夜心里想着订婚之事,越想越害怕,却少见地失眠。 „You said that what you did call?” “你说你叫什么？” „Princess, the feudal official is the Your Majesty Ervyll governor, Freixenet, presents your majesty life to come to welcome the emperor.” Freixenet takes off the hat to bend the waist to express best wishes to Princess, then knees down to hold the Princess pure white small hand, good kiss hand ritual. “公主殿下,臣乃埃维尔陛下的总督,菲斯奈特,奉陛下之命前来接驾。”菲斯奈特摘下帽子冲公主弯腰致意,然后单膝跪地捧住公主洁白的小手,行了个吻手礼。 „Your following traveling schedule will have full authority and responsibility for by me, the feudal official pledged by the life, will certainly you escort Nastrogg safely.” “您接下来的行程将由我全权负责,臣以性命发誓,必将您平平安安护送到纳史特洛格。” „Ok! Governor Freixenet, you come may be really early enough!” Ciri is pursing the lips, the back of the hand area of concealment displayed to rub rubbing in the fine skirt, her nearby moon-face maidservant saw that cannot bear the corners of the mouth curved one. “行了！菲斯奈特总督,你来的可真够早！”希里撅着嘴,手背隐蔽地在精致的裙摆上蹭了蹭,她旁边的圆脸侍女见状,忍不住嘴角一弯。 „Your highness forgives, the feudal official truly came lately, but the feudal official from meeting the day of life then does not dare to neglect, nonstop caught up, now, has not closed the eyes for two days and two nights.” “殿下恕罪,臣确实来迟了,但臣从接命之日起便未敢怠慢,马不停蹄赶了过来,如今,两天两夜未曾合过眼。” Freixenet raised the head, that covers entirely the skin that on the double pupil and face of blood threads maintain appropriately, have a high and respected position to be entirely different, really terrifying. 菲斯奈特一抬头,那布满血丝的双眸与脸上保养得当、养尊处优的皮肤截然不同,委实骇人。 „Snort! This group of bastards!” Ciri stamps the feet, „is really looking forward makes me pass earlier, with their death fatty Prince engagement. It is not good, I will not marry that fellow!” Ciri constrains the heart the anxiety, gets hold of the fist quietly, the green pupil light/only becomes firm, „, according to the plan of last night formulation, the means that I thought that certainly did not have the issue!” “哼！这群坏蛋！”希里跺了跺脚,“真是巴不得让我早点过去,和他们的死胖子王子订婚。不行,我不会嫁给那个家伙！”希里压抑住心头的焦躁,悄然握紧拳头,绿色的眸光变得坚定,“嗯,就按昨晚制定的计划,我深思熟虑的办法,一定没问题！” But Freixenet is actually revolving another thoughts, when he knew that Calanthe decided lets the granddaughter and Verden marries, then knows that this is the Verden kingdom chance of a lifetime, is his opportunity. 而菲斯奈特却运转着另一份的心思,当他得知卡兰瑟决定让孙女与维登联姻之事后,便知道这是维登王国千载难逢的机会,也是他的机会。 Can change the destiny the turning point. 一个能够改变命运的契机。 „Calanthe produces to the south overlord eventually dreads, is afraid her to operate the lifetime Cintra kingdom to be annexed thoroughly. What a pity this woman temperament character is quite staunch, is bigger than all regarding the desire of power.” “卡兰瑟终究还是对南方霸主产生畏惧,害怕她经营一生的辛特拉王国被彻底吞并。可惜这个女人脾气性格极为刚烈,对于权力的欲望又大于一切。” If Calanthe is willing to lower the posture, with the powerful northern kingdom, northern powerful nation in the true sense such as Aedirn, Temeria, Kaedwen and Redania marries, the crisis of Nilfgaard invasion can reduce and solve surely safely. 如果卡兰瑟舍得放下身段,与实力雄厚的北方王国,真正意义上的北方强国诸如亚甸、泰莫利亚、科德温、瑞达尼亚联姻,尼弗迦德入侵的危机定能安然化解。 The monarchies in must know these four great nations until now, dominate the royal government the Cintra kingdom to drool with envy to that woman. 须知这四个大国的君主一直以来,都对那个女人把持朝政的辛特拉王国垂涎三尺。 But Calanthe does not want, if she seeks help from Demavend and Foltest, or Henselt and Vizimir II, is not at variance with open the door to an enemy, even if passed the Nilfgaard invasion crisis, sooner or later still meets the monarchy on quilt cover to carve up cleanly. 但卡兰瑟不愿意,她若是求助于德马维、弗尔泰斯特、或者亨赛特、维兹米尔二世,不异于引狼入室,即便度过了尼弗迦德入侵危机,迟早也会被头上的君主瓜分得一干二净。 But Calanthe this year is only 43 years old, the body strong body is strong, usually did not have the disease to puzzle, at least can also rule for more than ten 20 years in the name of own Puppet husband Skellige Tuirseach. 而卡兰瑟今年才四十三岁,身强体壮,素来没有疾病困扰,至少还能借着自己的傀儡丈夫史凯利杰的图尔赛克的名义统治十几二十年。 Therefore she chose that powerful not, was away from Verden that Yaruga faced one another to marry with Cintra, sacrificed the own granddaughter, helped the own rule desire. 所以她选择了不那么强大的、与辛特拉隔着雅鲁迦河相望的维登来联姻,牺牲自己的孙女,成全自己的统治欲。 „If this time lets Kistrin Prince and Cirilla Princess success engagement...... at least in name, Verden successor, there is the opportunity of ruling Cintra. Cirilla Princess young, is easy to control. The human affairs was also variable, won't Calanthe have an accident on insurance?” “如果这次让克里斯丁王子和希瑞拉公主成功订婚……至少名义上,维登的继承人,也有了统治辛特拉的机会。希瑞拉公主年幼,容易控制。再说世事无常,卡兰瑟就保准不会出点事故？” Freixenet heart fiery, the pupil hyperemia is even more serious, „when the time comes, I am Verden and big hero in Cintra kingdom!” 菲斯奈特心头一片火热,瞳孔充血越发严重,“到时候,我就是维登和辛特拉王国的大功臣！” Therefore Freixenet pleaded the queen of own Elder Sister King Ervyll, but the queen also loved dearly oneself this once to be cursed turns into the shag the blood younger brother, embraced this honorable mission for him! 所以菲斯奈特恳求自己的姐姐埃维尔国王的王后,而王后也心疼自己这个曾经被诅咒变成鸬鹚的亲弟弟,替他揽下了这次光荣的使命！ Although the risk and opportunity coexist, if this escorting process presents any mistake, is waiting for Knight will be your majesty topping cheat. 虽说风险与机遇并存,要是这次护送的过程出现任何一丝差池,等着斯菲奈特的将是陛下的绞刑架。 However he is thinking Princess has sneaked across Verden safely, the most dangerous distance ended, is naturally impossible to have what accident/surprise. 不过他想着公主殿下已经安然偷渡到维登,最危险的一段路程结束,自然不可能发生什么意外。 Person who in the hall, two people have own axe to grind, chatted several superficially, then set the traveling schedule. 大厅里,两个人各怀鬼胎的人,又不痛不痒地聊了几句,便定下了行程。 Quick, after having used the breakfast, the team that two horse-drawn vehicles and more than 20 steeds compose left the Bodrog governor's mansion, had/left the city gate, goes toward the western Nastrogg direction line. 很快,用过早餐之后,两辆马车和二十多匹骏马组成的队伍离开了波德洛格总督府,出了城门,向着西边纳史特洛格的方向行去。 Shortly after their set off, another person emits from the city gate not far thick patch of grass, is away from almost one li (0.5 km) distance, tags along after to go stealthily. 在他们出发后不久,另一人从城门不远的草丛里冒出,隔着差不多一里的距离,鬼鬼祟祟尾随而去。 ...... …… In the motorcade brings „body tender and flesh noble” Princess, the approaching speed is not fast, even said relative slow. 车队里带着“身娇肉贵”的公主,行进速度并不快,甚至说相当之慢。 But this also exactly Ciri below bosom. 而这也恰好中了希里的下怀。 „Giggle......”, the carriage internal bore bashful maidservant covers the corners of the mouth to eat titter, she first sees Princess so rude —— not law-abiding small beast wiggles forward on the skin sofa, non-stop lifting the window curtains, is nervous looks around. “咯咯……”,马车内圆脸小侍女捂着嘴角吃吃偷笑,她还是头一回看见自家公主如此失态——不安分的小兽似的在皮沙发上扭来扭去,又不停掀开窗帘,紧张兮兮得探头探脑。 „Your highness, it seems like you not like very ’ repugnant Kistrin Prince that oneself said ‚. To this fiance, accidentally/surprisingly careful!” “殿下,看来您并不像自己说的‘非常’讨厌克里斯丁王子。对这个未婚夫,意外地上心！” „Snort!” Ciri raises the chin proudly, suddenly in front of gathering young maidservant, the motionless, green pupil light covers the maidservant petite body, touched on her the black, grey and white tricolor jacket and snow white hat, took a look at a white fine one-piece dress, this said sluggishly, “哼！”希里骄傲地扬起下巴,突然凑到小侍女面前,一动不动,绿色的眸光笼罩住侍女娇小的身子,摸了摸她身上黑、灰、白三色的夹克、雪白的帽子,又瞅了一眼自己洁白精致的连衣裙,这才慢吞吞地说, „Coriell, this Princess usually to you how, good bad?” “柯丽尔,本公主平日里对你如何,好还是坏？” „Duke...... Princess, is your?” The small maidservant heart thump jumps, can not help withdraw to the carriage corner, Princess that setting firm resolve look, she has only seen on Queen Calanthe, was a little scared her. “公……公主,您这是？”小侍女心头咯噔一跳,情不自禁向马车角落龟缩,公主那种下定决心的眼神,她只在卡兰瑟王后身上看到过,有点吓着她了。 „Said quickly!” “快说！” „You wait me to be very good.” The young maidservants tremble saying that although Little Princess are frequently mischievous and makes fun of her, but has not at least had complete disregard for human life like other Noble. “您待我很好。”小侍女哆哆嗦嗦道,虽然小公主经常调皮、捉弄她,但至少没有像其他贵族那样草菅人命。 „You, actually loyal in me, is the grandmothers?!” “那你,究竟忠心于我,还是祖母？！” „Your highness, you know that I...... I am your maidservant.” “殿下,您知道的,我……我是您的侍女。” „Coriell understand well, now ——” “柯丽尔明白就好,现在——” Near the Ciri gathering maidservant auricle, „I give you an opportunity to display own to be loyal! Gets out, accompanies me to go to...... later you......” 希里凑到侍女耳廓边,“我给你一个机会表现自己的忠心！下车,陪我去……待会儿你……” „?!” “啊？！” ...... …… „Didn't 20 minutes, how have?” Governor Freixenet stands before a piece of standing tall and erect azure yellow grassy, is rubbing hands anxiously, just left shortly after Bodrog, Cirilla Princess must be convenient like mad, without the means carriage can only suspend, Princess is being accompanied the thick patch of grass by the maidservant. “二十分钟,怎么还没好？”菲斯奈特总督站在一片高耸的青黄色象草前,焦躁地搓着手,刚离开波德洛格不久,希瑞拉公主要死要活地非要方便,没办法马车只能暂停,公主由侍女陪伴着进了草丛。 Their group men defend outside the thick patch of grass, does not dare to approach, for fear that offends noble Princess, even does not dare to urge. 他们一行男人守在草丛外面,不敢靠近,生怕冒犯高贵的公主殿下,甚至不敢催促。 His Krause does not have so many worries, he knows that own Princess has how ancient spirit demon and mischief. 他身边的克劳泽却没那么多顾虑,他知道自家公主有多么古灵精怪、调皮捣蛋。 „20 minutes, were too long. Princess, were you good?” He asked one toward the thick patch of grass likely, symbolically summoned two. Finally discovered is not right, “二十分钟,太久了。公主,您好了吗？”他朝着象草丛问了一句,又象征性地呼唤了两声。终于发现了不对劲, „Princess, you must not reply, the villain can only offend.” “公主,您要再不回答,小人只能冒犯了。” His finishing speaking, the thick patch of grass crack, transmits together the clear scream suddenly, 他的话音刚落,草丛突然炸响,传来一道清脆的尖叫, „Comes the person! Princess ran! Princess ran!” “来人啊！公主跑了！公主跑了！” „Did Princess run?” Freixenet and Krause look at each other one, can see that panic-stricken desire facial features certainly from pupil of opposite party. “公主跑了？”菲斯奈特与克劳泽对视一眼,都能从对方的瞳孔中看到那张惊骇欲绝的面容。 Two people were frightened the ghost greatly to brave, so angered that the eyes seem about to pop out, led the people to clash without delay. 两人都被吓得亡魂大冒、目呲欲裂,二话不说带着众人就冲了进去。 The seeing place, only remains the alone petite maidservant to turn away from the people to cover the face chirp to sob. 入目处,只剩孤零零的娇小侍女背对众人捂着脸嘤嘤抽泣。 „Princess...... she, she escaped!” “公主……她,她逃跑了！” „What?! You , scoundrel! Recovers Princess to take you is asking again!” “什么？！你,真是,混账！追回公主再拿你是问！” „Do not be wordy! Rides a horse to pursue!” “别啰嗦了！骑马去追！” „Rides what horse! Does at sixes and sevens thick patch of grass, what to do hit Princess? She is young, runs not far, everyone pursues quickly!” Krause shouted with, more than 20 guards could ignore so many again, worms one's way into toward the thick patch of grass in all directions. “骑什么马！乱七八糟的草丛,撞到公主怎么办？她年幼体弱,跑不远,大家快追！”克劳泽一声呼和,二十多个护卫再也顾不了那么多,向着草丛四面八方钻了进去。 However they just walked, unmanned the maidservant of attention stops sobbing suddenly, throws the hat fiercely flies, reveals a slate gray silver hair and a small tabby cat to spread the cheeks of full soil, smiles cunningly. 然而他们刚走,无人关注的侍女突然停止抽泣,将帽子猛地抛飞,又露出一头鼠灰色的银发、一张小花猫涂满泥土的脸颊,狡黠一笑。 She slightly rushed to the carriage place, selected that stature most diminutive white horse. 她小跑到了马车处,选中了那匹身材最矮小的白马。 The small arm calf, climbed up the horseback taking advantage of the footboard of carriage extremely difficultly, pulled taut reins —— no one to know that with standard movement Ciri Princess will ride a horse. 小胳膊小腿,借着马车的踏板极为艰难地爬上了马背,用标准至极的动作扯住了缰绳——没人知道希里公主会骑马。 But in the Skellige day, with that most unforgettable time that Hjalmar and Cerys sister and brother passed, then has a snowball fight, fishing seizes the shrimp, as well as rides a horse. 但在史凯利杰的日子,和哈尔玛、凯瑞斯姐弟度过的那段最难忘的时候,便是打雪仗,钓鱼捉虾,以及骑马。 „You want the little darling, did not ask you a human nature like Roy Wirth, but the little darling was obedient.” “你要乖乖的哦,不求你像罗伊的维尔特那样通人性,但乖乖听话。” She caresses under lightly the mane between horses necks, the horse that under comforting moves restlessly, then looked everywhere excitedly to the east side, hunted down the team clearly opposite direction —— day to hang the campaign extravagant wilderness with the guards, and end wiped the green. 她轻抚身下马匹脖子间的鬃毛,安抚下躁动的马儿,接着满目兴奋望向了东边,与护卫们搜捕队伍截然相反的方向——天垂平野阔的荒原,以及尽头一抹绿色。 Her when good luck comes the wits are sharpened, somewhat understands suddenly Witcher Roy once to she has spoken some strange words, 她忽而福至心灵,有些明白了猎魔人罗伊曾经对她说过的一些奇怪的话, „Your name Cirill( Cirilla), in the Elder Speech system, stems from Zireael( Hervel) a word, the meaning is Swallow.” “你的名字Cirill(希瑞拉),在上古语体系里,起源于Zireael(吉艾薇儿)一词,意为燕子。” „Remember, Ciri, you are free unrestrained Swallow, no one can fetter you. So long as you want to fly!” “记住,希里,你是一只自由自在无拘无束的燕子,没人能够束缚你。只要你想飞！” „I should not be controlled by the grandmother, marry that dead fatty, bears children —— to fly for him! Zireael!” “我才不要受祖母操控,嫁给那个死胖子,替他生儿育女——飞吧！Zireael！” „Flies! Zireael!” “飞吧！Zireael！” Petite girl low, closely is pasting the horse neck, unprecedented! 娇小的女孩一声低和,紧紧贴着马脖子,一往无前！