Over the next few days, the expeditionary force from The Witcher's world began operating at full capacity.
Guilliman's plan was very clear: he wanted to transform the eastern part of Limgrave, particularly the area surrounding the Church of Elleh, into a relatively safe outpost.
This required continuous vigilance and efficient monster clearing.
Fortunately, Witchers are experts in this field. Although the monsters of the Lands Between are very different from those in The Witcher's world, battle-hardened veteran Witchers could always find their weaknesses by observing their size, body structure, and movement patterns.
With their exquisite swordsmanship and extraordinary agility, several Witchers quickly became the main force in clearing out wandering wild dogs and small groups of skeleton soldiers.
Because the purpose of this expedition, in addition to serving as Guilliman's combat force and assisting him in battle, was also to help him acquire Soul Power more quickly.
Therefore, not only the two High Vampires, but all the Witchers carried several large Soul Crystals and weapons enchanted with Soul Trap.
With these two items, none of the monsters hunted by the expedition members would go to waste. Their corpses would become food or materials, and their souls would become the nourishment that strengthened Guilliman.
Of course, as a generous boss, the reason the expedition members were willing to accompany him on an adventure to another world, besides their interest in the other world, was also due to the generous rewards Guilliman offered.
Each giant Soul Crystal could absorb two hundred points of Soul Power, and for every crystal filled with souls, the Witchers could exchange it with him for a hundred Orens in gold rewards, as well as some Academy integral rewards.
The seven veteran Witchers who came with him this time, as long as they could fight with him in the Lands Between for a period, after returning to The Witcher's world, would not only receive a large sum of gold rewards, but the accumulated integral would also allow for a second Witcher mutation.
These two things were quite tempting for any Witcher, which is why Ivar Evil Eye and the others were so dedicated.
As for the two High Vampires, in addition to agreeing to certain collaborations with them, this adventure to another world was also an attempt by Guilliman to showcase his strength and potential future to them.
After this adventure, Dettlaff and Orianna would no longer be captives and could safely return to their comfort zones.
Five School of the Viper Witchers were responsible for vigilance and formed a combat team, efficiently clearing the monsters around the Church of Elleh.
School of the Bear Witchers Robb and Snow, after initially clearing and reinforcing a half-collapsed side room in the church as a stronghold, also joined the battle.
Their strong physiques and heavy weapons demonstrated a reassuring suppressive force when dealing with larger wild boars, especially some lone Misbegotten Warriors (twisted half-human, half-beast monsters).
Although the effectiveness of the School of the Bear's sword oils and bombs was far less significant than when dealing with common monsters in The Witcher's world, their formidable physical destructive power compensated for the deficiency.
Even while clearing a ruin, Robb discovered a damaged scroll engraved with complex magical patterns, which he carefully collected.
One evening after a clearing operation.
Melina's figure quietly appeared beside the Site of Grace. Guilliman was directing the Witchers to process the collected beast meat and usable materials. The wolf pelts from the Lands Between were exceptionally tough, making them excellent materials for armor reinforcement.
Torrent, the Spirit Steed, had also been released after he arrived in the Lands Between, and at this moment, seemed to be happily and leisurely chewing on the long-lost Rowa Fruit.
Melina's gaze watched Torrent. Although there was no verbal communication, there seemed to have been some connection between them, and the demigod witch's single eye flickered with complex and inscrutable light.
"Torrent…"
Melina's voice was very soft, as if to herself, "It has also experienced your journey, felt the hardships of your world… It has changed."
She took a step forward, extended her hand, and stroked Torrent's silky mane, whereupon the spectral steed licked her palm with its tongue.
Guilliman nodded calmly, his skinning movements uninterrupted:
"It is my reliable companion. From the mountains of Yaruga, to the plains of Temeria, and now here. It has seen many different worlds."
Melina was silent for a moment, watching Guilliman skillfully pack away a processed wolf king's tenderloin.
The last trace of doubt deep in her eyes seemed to completely dissipate after witnessing Torrent's condition firsthand.
Torrent, as a Spirit Steed formed from a soul chosen by the "Fingers," its very existence held a certain validating significance.
Its willingness to follow Guilliman across multiple world barriers, and its contentment by this man's side, was itself the best proof and endorsement.
Her tone became less distant and more inquisitive:
"Is your world… very complex?"
"Though chaotic, it's much better than here."
Guilliman grinned, wiping a speck of blood that had splattered on his face.
"Chaos, war, rampant magic, monsters everywhere. But precisely because of this, the warriors I brought are more adept at establishing order in chaos and gaining strength in danger."
He did not elaborate, but this frankness made Melina nod slightly.
Another member, the female knight Fia, in contrast to Melina's mystery, appeared more silent and reserved.
She did not linger much in the camp, always going out with Melina during the day and returning late at night, enveloped in blood and dust.
She seemed to have her own clear objective, acting efficiently and independently.
Even when in the same place, she rarely communicated with the Witchers or Vampires, merely sitting in a corner far from the campfire, polishing her sword, maintaining her armor, or gazing at the distant Erdtree, her gaze beneath her helmet deep and inscrutable.
She witnessed the efficiency and power of Guilliman's team but showed no desire to join or cooperate deeply, like a passerby, a powerful and silent observer.
It wasn't until late on the fifth day, after Guilliman finished a busy day, that he went alone to the outer perimeter of the Church of Elleh to inspect the wooden palisade newly reinforced by the School of the Bear Witchers (sourced from twisted monster trees around the camp, these timbers were exceptionally hard).
The night was deep, and the thin moonlight was tinged with a strange dark gold by the glow of the Erdtree, casting twisted and long shadows over the ruins.
Around him, there were only the rustling sounds of small nocturnal creatures and the intermittent howls of distant monsters.
Just as he was about to return, a highly unusual intuition made him subconsciously turn his head and immediately grab his weapon.
A voice, clear, ethereal, with a hint of an imperceptible doll-like quality and a superior tone, suddenly came from above:
"Oh… an otherworldly warrior has intruded upon these ruins of eternal night, shining… a little too brightly."
Guilliman abruptly looked up.
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