Chapter Eleven: Release From Evil And Prejudice
In the realm of dreams
Nick meditates in a world full of darkness, Nick's body was covered with blackness except his arms, which means the light in him begins to gain strength then a glimmer of light appeared in the darkness, Nick stood up then he stood up. direct towards this famous light, in the darkness we can hear voices that say.
"Stay away from the light!"
"Get away from the light!"
"The light will make you weak."
Nick looks at the darkness and the glimmer of light but he hesitates to go into the light then he feels a small hand holding Nick's hand, he sees Rem as a child who is looking at me with puppy eyes.
"Go back to Rem Nick-kun" Rem said then Nick felt his other hand was taken to find Celia, Nick's adopted daughter.
"Father, come back to us, we all miss you." Said Celia, Nick sees the daughter pulling towards the light then he feels a strong hand on his left shoulder to see his adoptive father.
"I'm not angry I want you to come back." Said Geralt then Versermir, Eskel and Lambert
Nick doesn't know what to say, he closes his eyes then when he opens them he finds himself at the mansion with a little pressure on his right hand to find Rem who is looking at me worriedly.
"Are you okay? You were sweating when Rem came back." Said Rem, Nick gets into a sitting position then he says.
"I'm used to it, what are you doing here?" Asking Nick, Rem had redness on her cheek then she looked away.
"Rem wanted to ask you something about last night." Rem said. Nick sighs in frustration then puts his hands on his face.
"What do you want to know?" Ask Nick
"Why don't you like Rem?" Ask Rem who wants to know the real reason for his rejection. Nick doesn't know what to say because usually he kills girls who are in love with Nick but he doesn't want to kill Rem.
"Rem I-"
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They both look at the door then he heads for the door to find Emilia.
"Nick-kun, I would need you for the rule candidate hearing and I need a knight to accompany." Said Emilia.
"I am not a knight in rule; I am more of a commoner than a nobleman." Said Nick
"For me nobility is not to be born but not actions and you had done a lot of noble deed and I would like you to be with me no matter who else." Said Emilia, Nick sighs then nods his head to say who is following him, Emilia heading for the cart, Nick looking behind to see that Rem still wanted answers.
"Let's talk later, for now I have to work, good day Rem." Nick said then he leaves for the entrance of the mansion.
At the entrance of the manor
Emilia wait for Nick coming then she sees Nick walking towards her Nick can see Roswaal was there too
"Are you ready to go?" Demader Roswaal.
"Yes but I do not get along that you are coming Master Roswaal?" Nick said curiously.
"I accompany save Lady Emilia for the election." Roswaal said.
"I see, I'm ready to go." Said Nick then they all got into the stagecoach to go to the capital, hanging on the road Nick looking out, couldn't help thinking of Rem who said last night about the declaration of love, Rem was very beautiful, good manner, kind and gentle. A perfect woman to marry, but Nick feels unworthy of her because he has no wealth or title and no roofs so why does Rem love Nick.
"Are you all okay Nick? Are you lost in your thoughts?" Ask for Emilia.
"Something is bothering you young witcher." Roswaal said.
"No nothing, just something a girl said to me that I know nothing about the subject." Said Nick, Roswaal put his hand on his chin to say.
"What's the topic you don't know, maybe I can help you?" Ask for Roswaal. Nick looks at the two Nobles then sighs to say.
"Alright, what does love mean?" Request Nick, Emilia and Roswaal were by the request of the witcher.
"Well, love is a keen feeling that pushes you to love someone, to want good, to help by more or less identifying yourself." Said Roswaal, Nick was thinking about his situation.
"For me love its when you see this happy person you are happy, if you see him sad you are sad but love can take forms and feelings that we cannot identify." Said Emilia. Nick was thinking more now.
"Why is that kind of question? Did you have feelings for a lady in love?" Asking Roswaal, Nick put his elbow on his knees then hug his hands to say.
"I am not allowed to love a person." Said Nick, Emilia was surprised.
"Why?" Ask Emilia
"A prophecy." Nick said simply.
"What were the exact words that the prophet said?" Ask for Roswaal.
"The Prophet said" The Black Crow will die by the one who loves. "Its the exact word of the prophet." Nick said.
"I see and well we are there." Roswaal said.
In the great hall
The candidates were all in the middle, four in total, a blonde girl with a red dress, a girl with green hair in military clothes, a girl in a white coat with purple hair and Emilia, he started.
"Very well please introduce yourself and tell us your goals." Said the sage.
The first blonde haired one to start introducing herself, "My name is Prisiclla Barielle and I think this election is a total waste of time, I'm the better choice, everyone should kneel down and server me." Said the blonde girl named Prisiclla
La fille militaire s'avance puis elle se pressente. "I'm Crush Krasten, and I plan to break the pact with the dragon, the empire belongs to the people not the dragon" Dit Crush.
Le troisième la fille en manteau blanc se présente. "I am Anastasia Hoshin, I have always been a greedy girl so I would like to have my own country" dit Anastasia.
Puis Emilia se présent. " I'm Emilia a silver haired half Elf who looks like the witch, I made a pact with the great spirit Puck and when I win I plan to make a kingdom where everyone gets threated equally" Dit Emilia.
Now that the presentation has been done, they start the meeting for logistics and political stuff, then the wise man speaks to a specific person.
"Emilia-sama can I ask you something?" Asks the Sage.
"I'm listening to you?" Said Emilia
"You were you involved in the attack on the village near Meter Roswaal-sama's mansion?" Said the sage
"Of course not, I have nothing to do with this event, but my knight who will occupy and save the village." Said Emilia.
"And who is this person taking care of the mabeasts?" Ask the Sage.
"Nick de corvos." Said Emilia pointing to Nick.
"Nick de corvos lift you up." Said the Sage then Nick get up to answer the question.
"You don't look like a knight, you look more like a thug." Said the Sage
"The official title I wear is a monster hunter witcher." Said Nick
"And you took care of the Mabeasts in that village." Said the Sage
"Its correct." Said Nick
"I don't believe a word, which says that's really strong enough to beat a horde of mabeasts." Said Anastasia. Nick turns to the crowd to address them.
"Those who doubt my competence, send me your best knight." Simply said Nick, they got them some whisper, the candidates look at Crush, Prisiclla and Anastasia nodded to tell him to send it but Emilia had a worried face, Crush stood up then she said
"COME TO ME DEMONIC SWORD"
Nick wonders why such a title, he could be strong then an old butler man stand up then walk over to the military girl then he bows to say.
"What can I do for you Crush-sama?" Said the man politely, Crush point to Nick to say.
"I want you to assess that young man you see here." Said Crush
"Alright Crush-sama," said the man walking towards the center of the room then motioning for Nick to come to the center, Nick walking towards the center then he prostrate in the direction of the man to say .
"My respects sir, I hope the fight will be constructive for both of us." Said Nick
"Very good manner, very appreciative, I don't know your name young man." Said the man
"I'm Nick of corvos, witcher and monster hunter, and you I don't know your name master ..." said Nick
"Wilhelm van Astrea, let the fight begin." Said Wilhelm
"Wait." Everyone is looking at Emilia.
"I ask at least to fight with a wooden sword." Said Emilia, Wilhelm looks at his opponent then he asks.
"What did you think Nick-dono?" Ask Wilhelm
"No problem." Said Nick approving to fight with wooden swords, a servant brought a wooden sword for everyone and then he got ready to fight.
"Offense you Nick-dono." Said Wilhelm who prepares to receive the blows, Nick nods his head then he puts himself in combat position then he goes towards Wilhelm at any speed which surprises many people, Nick attacks Wilhelm with several light blows but Wilhelm succeeds in blocking his cut.
"A really good offense you had Nick-dono." Said Wilhelm, Nick smiled with his compliment.
"The fight is still young" Nick said giving him a cross swords attack.
"I am okay." Said Wilhelm who succeeds in disarming Nick then he gives him an attack but Nick rolls to dodge but Wilhelm continues with another attack to hit him and Nick raised it but has his direction use the QUEN sign then a magic barrier to block the attack of Wilhelm then Nick pushes him back with his barrier, Wilhelm back up.
"I didn't know you were using the magic Nick-dono." Said Wilhelm, Nick standing up to say.
"On the battlefield I don't know if I can beat you because I couldn't show all my power but I hope I have proven to you that I can fight and protect Lady Emilia." Nick said.
"I have no doubts but I have to admit that with good training and with a real fight I can tell you that you had the potential to get stronger than me." Said Wilhelm, the crowd was shocked by this revelation, the four candidates could not let such a person go, especially since he is not officially part of Emilia's camp.
Prisiclla fate are fan to hide are smiled to say.
"Interesting." Said Prisiclla
Anastasia glue her hands then glue her cheek to the back of her hand.
"Someone stronger than Wilhelm-san ?! I mustn't let him go." Said Anastasia.
Crush thought of the potential of this young man who could be an asset in his ranks.
"Witcher who could be a great force in my ranks." Said Crush, everyone struggling to know what role the witcher will have in the Lugnica kingdom, Emilia smiles to tell Nick.
"I knew you are special." Said Emilia.
"Am I not doing anything special?" Said Nick Then suddenly Nick feels that have luis take his right hand to put him between two sweet things is hot, Nick turns to see Prisiclla who put Nick's hand between her breasts with a seductive smile.
"Come with me, I guarantee that your time will be of good quality." Said Prisiclla, Nick was shocked by the sudden action of a candidate, then the other hand was held by a soft hand, Nick sees his Anastasia making soft eyes to say.
"No come with me, I promise you will be as rich as you can imagine." Said Anastasia then Crush held her shoulders to say.
"Come with me and I promise you will reach your peak even an army will be at your disposal." Said Crush, Nick seeing the three women who describe lust, money and power, Nick was thinking about the situation.
"Three women want me? I'm on the same level as my dad, but whatever you do, DON'T GET A BLOOD BATH." Thought Nick
Emilia shoot Nick of the three women to say.
"Nick-kun is mine and I will trade him for no one else!" Said Emilia.
"I can offer him women!" Said Prisiclla.
"I can offer him power!" Said Crush.
"I can offer him wealth!" Said Anastasia. Emilia goes to reply but Nick raised his hand to say who will respond to their comment.
"You think I am for sale at the most offer? Lady Emilia I respect her and respect her cannot be bought her is earned is if Lady Emilia has succeeded in earning my respect her not Lust, Money or power, her par her good deed which earns my respect and if you try to buy me you will not be a good leader because you could not buy the people while Lady Emilia is trying to win by her good deed, thank you and good day. " Said Nick leaving the courtroom leaving the room in great silence.
In the cart.
Nick was thinking of his brutal speech that made in the courtroom, it could get Lady Emilia in trouble for her campaign and then Nick sees Satela saying.
"It was very brave that you did Nick." Said Satela
"I may be giving Lady Emilia some trouble." Nick said.
"All you've got to do is be yourself." Said Satela.
"Which of the two must I be myself?" Said Nick
"The one you are most comfortable being." Said Satela then she disappear leaving Nick all alone, then Emilia and Roswaal enter the stage coach then he sees that Emilia has kissed Nick on the cheek then she clings to her arms to say.
"Thanks for standing up for me, no one has ever done so with such passion." Said Emilia, falling on the witcher's charm.
"It's fine, it's fine I just want to enjoy the trip in silence, please." Said Nick
"Something is wrong?" Emilia request
"I just need to meditate." Said Nick
At the entrance of the manor
The twin maids are there to welcome their master to say.
"Roswaal-sama welcome dinner is served." Said the Twins.
"Ah thank you, I'm starving and our witcher needs a lot of energy right now." Said Roswaal then Rem lifted his head worriedly.
"He is fine?" Ask Rem.
"He is doing very well." Said Emilia hugging Nick's arm, Rem felt sad that Emilia was so close to her affection but Rem smiled then said.
"Alright, Rem will continue with his chores so that Rem has some free time." Said Rem turns to walk towards the mansion. Ram can see the distress in his sister then she says.
"I'll leave you, good day." Ram says then she follows his sister.
During the day it was calm, Emilia was always with Nick as much as possible but he can hear Nick and Emilia was followed by the only person Nick can know then the day is soon over and Nick asked for some time alone then Emilia says good evening then she goes to her room, Nick sits on the garden then he says.
"I know you're here so you can come." Said Nick then he hears footsteps coming towards him then the person sits next to Nick.
"What do you want Candy Pink?" Asking Nick, Ram was surprised who managed to identify him so who didn't look at all.
"How did you know it was me?" Ask Ram
"I knew by your smell, so tell me what's the matter?" Said Nick
"Why did you refuse her love? She was not beautiful to you or you are in love with someone else!" Said Ram quite frankly, Nick glances at Ram lightly and then stares into space to say.
"Do you think I'm in love with someone? Like who? You?" Said Nick, Ram was surprised Nick noticed.
"Yes I know you're in love with me after you bring your horn." Said Nick, Ram looks at the ground then to say.
"Yes her real I didn't want to love you but since you brought my horn how I couldn't love you, my sister said that you are heroes, at first I found that she was doing too much but now I believe her." Said Ram then she continues
"But I know you don't like me for all the negative things I said but Rem, she believed in you she knew who was good in you so explain to me why you refused?" Asking Ram, Nick thought because now that she has her horn she can be very strong in combat but if he has to die at Ram's hand so be it.
"Because I don't deserve her." Said Nick
"What do you mean?" Said another voice that comes into the conversation, Ram and Nick sees that its Roswaal who was there.
"Roswaal-sama what-" Said Ram who didn't finish because Roswaal raised his hand to say.
"Leave us alone Ram I wanted to talk to this young man alone." Said Roswaal, Ram tilts then she leaves, they both sit then Roswaal starts
"Tell me why you think you don't deserve my dear Rem." Roswaal said.
"Master Roswaal I have no title, no wealth and no roofs so I guess it sums it up to that, and I'm sure the twins already have a marriage to be arranged with a nobleman I know the customs of the nobles." Said Nick
"They are not in a marriage arrangement and they are free to choose their half but I will be happy to welcome you into the family, you have to prove that you are worthy of love because Rem and very sensitive, she does not choose a boy at random so I think you need to explain if you want it to go well between you. " Said Roswaal
"But how do I know I love a person?" Ask Nick
"It's not a matter of science or magic its a matter of the mind but also of the heart, every sign is different you will be, good luck." Said Roswaal who gets up then he goes to his room.
Nick thinks the more he imagines the situation the more his heart reacts to his thoughts, its maybe a sign that Roswaal was speaking, Nick must have been talking to Rem because she needs an explanation and then she assesses the situation.
In Rem's room
Rem was thinking when she saw Nick and Emilia what to hang on her arms, Rem knew this inevitable but it always hurts to see another girl approaching the man she loves, she took a pillow then she hangs on to feel comfort.
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"Who can she be?" Said Rem putting on his slippers then she goes to the door for Nick in front of his bedroom door.
"Nick-kun? What are you doing here?" Ask Rem.
"Rem, can I come in?" Asking Nick, Rem nods his head then she lets him into his room, Nick sits on the bed then he takes off his hood and is masked to speak him face to face then Rem sits next to Nick to start their conversation.
"Rem you know why I dismiss your feelings." Said Nick
"Rem don't know." Said Rem
"I have two reasons I reject you, the first is that I am unworthy of you." Said Nick, Rem was surprised to hear that.
"Why do you think you are not worthy of Rem?" Ask Rem
"Rem I'm just a Witcher, I only hunt for watches and when I retired I was dying with a belly of a monster, I don't even have wealth, I don't have a glorious title and I am not from home so why do you want to be with me then I have nothing to give you. " Said Nick, Rem was taking his hands to speak him.
"Rem doesn't care if you are rich or not, Rem doesn't bother that your titles are not glorious and Rem doesn't bother that you have no home, Rem wanna be with you because you are my hero , you saved Rem from a death, You refused gold coins from the village, you brought back the horn of nee-sama, its for that Rem loves you. " Rem said, touching his cheek. Nick's heart is pounding, but he's still in doubt.
"How can we know if-" Nick said who didn't finish because Rem had kissed Nick's lips, Nick was in shock but at the same time Rem's lips were soft and warm, Nick wraps his arms around his waist and Rem felt the sign to continue she wraps her arms around her neck then to deepen their lowering, no doubt for him, Nick is in love with Rem then they stop kissing because they run out of air.
"So? Do you like Rem?" Asking Rem afraid of rejecting himself a second time she notices that his dark veins start to disappear and his left eye becomes normal, Nick had a very big smile that makes Rem cry with joy.
"Say I'm not asexual." Said Nick
"So are you the woman's?" Ask Rem
"No, I am yours is only you." Said Nick then Rem starts to cry from the weapon of joy then Nick starts to embrace to comfort him then Rem wipe the weapon then she attacks Nick with a kiss full of love is of passion then which will pass a magic night.