Chapter 158 - Meeting of All Northern Kingdoms 02.
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Third Person POV
Northern kingdoms.
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The elven city had become an uninhabitable place, used mostly by merchants, mages, and scholars as a site for study, storage, or even as a hideout. There were also thieves and looters seeking precious artifacts.
However, those who still remained in the city started to notice a new group emerging. They watched in surprise as mages and guards from various kingdoms began to occupy the central area of the city.
Those present had little time to react before being forced out, as the newcomers secured the area and erected magical barriers to keep others away.
"Hey, what's going on over there?" a man asked as he saw a group being practically kicked out of the city.
"They just gave me the choice to leave or die! I had all my gold there — how dare they do this?!" one of the men exclaimed indignantly.
"Shut up! You can't go against these guys. Look, those banners... it's not just Kaedwen — there's Temeria and Lyria too! Something big is happening here!" the man replied to his companion, casting a suspicious glance toward the area they had been expelled from.
It was the highest point in the city, with a towering structure. More and more soldiers were guarding the place, while mages cast spells. They arrived through portals, both inside and outside the city, and began expelling everyone present. The locals now found themselves in a helpless situation, with valuable resources inside, but unable to do anything except watch as the place was taken over.
"Wait! Isn't Temeria supposed to be in the south? Has the war ended already?" someone from the group asked, surprised by the sight of the banner.
News of the war was still spreading. Mages were the fastest way to relay the outcome of the battle to the northern courts, but even that took time. The information would first reach the courts, then trickle down through soldiers who had fought, eventually reaching traders and travelers. It would take even longer to arrive in remote areas like this one, so it wasn't unusual for people here to remain unaware of recent events.
"War?" another asked, clueless about the southern conflict.
"What are you talking about?! The Nilfgaard invasion! Haven't you heard about it? What kind of idiot are you, huh?" another man snapped, looking at him with disbelief.
"Look, I haven't left these ruins for almost half a year, so don't expect me to know everything happening in the world!" the man retorted angrily.
"Anyway, there was a war in the north. Cintra fell, and a battle for control of Sodden began. That's all I know — I heard it from an informant," a third man added, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the tower as more banners from various kingdoms were raised.
Over the following days, more soldiers arrived to encircle the tower. The banners kept increasing: alongside Kaedwen, Temeria, and Sodden, there were now the flags of Redania, Aedirn, Lyria and Rivia, Kovir and Poviss, Verden, Brugge, Kerack, Cidaris, and Hengfors.
Everyone stayed away from the area as soldiers continued advancing through the city, ensuring no one got close. Word spread that all the kings and queens of the north were gathering for a meeting that would decide the fate of the northern realms.
More and more people arrived in the central area of the city — mages and soldiers alike — reinforcing security to ensure nothing disrupted the meeting. The first rulers to arrive remained inside the structure, waiting for their counterparts, as the meeting had been brought forward and would soon begin.
One of the portals shimmered, and mages from Aretuza emerged. Yennefer appeared, walking beside Tissaia, followed by a large group of mages. Yennefer observed the scene — mages she had seen only a week ago, covered in blood and dirt, exhausted from fighting on the battlefield, now looked polished and dignified, exuding nobility and calm.
They were starkly different from the warriors they had been on the battlefield. Here, they radiated confidence, seizing every opportunity to showcase their status and increase their influence in the northern courts with so many key figures gathered in one place.
"They are all flaunting their clothes and jewelry..." Yennefer said sarcastically.
"Are you really the ideal person to criticize that, Yennefer?" Tissaia, walking beside her, heard the comment and raised an eyebrow, glancing at Yennefer, who was wearing her black dress with a ruby stone at her neck.
"I am a mage. I'm dressed accordingly," Yennefer replied.
"Whatever. Let's keep going and see how things are progressing, and find out when the meeting will start," Tissaia said as they made their way through the crowd, passing by as people greeted them.
At least, Tissaia was warmly greeted. Meanwhile, all eyes fell on Yennefer with a suspicious gleam.
"I heard she had personal contact with that boy," someone whispered.
"Yennefer might know whether he's alive or not after what happened. She should inform us."
"To think she had such a powerful ally... How did we never hear of this 'Madara' before? The only mention of him was that boy who started gaining notoriety in Cintra in recent years."
"Do you really believe a child created that giant?"
"I don't believe it either. That thing is beyond human capabilities... We're dealing with a god or something like it. We must have angered someone far beyond the mortal world with this war, and Nilfgaard paid the price!"
"I don't think that's it. After all, the boy fought in Cintra's war in the south, and Cintra still fell. No one saw a giant..."
"Besides, it was a grown man on the dragon."
"But he was wearing the same outfit the boy had when he joined the war, and he looked just like him!"
"We don't know what to think about this... Maybe Yennefer can clarify it for us. We're dealing with something we've never seen before. And those people who appeared on the battlefield — they moved their hands before casting magic. I've never seen anything like it in my seventy years."
The murmurs spread through the crowd as many eyes lingered on Yennefer while discussing the matter. The sorceress tried to maintain a neutral expression as she walked beside Tissaia, nodding politely at those who greeted them.
"Do you see now why I wanted you with me? You wouldn't be able to walk through this hall if I weren't here," Tissaia said dryly.
"They think I know all the boy's secrets, so they'll be disappointed," Yennefer replied with little concern.
"Perhaps. But let's get this over with. You can't avoid this meeting. Otherwise, you'll be branded a traitor to the north, accused of hiding secrets that every king would be desperate to get their hands on," Tissaia responded, and they continued through the entrance hall.
The door to the chamber where the kings were gathered remained closed. Inside, they were still talking, drinking alongside some court mages. Most of the mages, however, remained outside in the hall.
Naturally, Tissaia was allowed to enter. But since Yennefer hadn't been affiliated with any court in recent years, she wasn't permitted entry. Tissaia chose to stay with her, standing in a corner as various sorcerers and mages came to greet Tissaia.
'Yen, I hope to hear a lot about what you know during this meeting. I'm sure the entire north is eager to understand what happened during that war, and how Cintra had a hidden weapon of mass destruction,' people remarked frequently as they gathered around for brief conversations.
"Hm? Hey, what are they doing here?!"
"Traitors!"
"Southern dogs!"
"You betrayed the north!"
Suddenly, a flurry of insults erupted as a new portal opened, and a few individuals stepped through, much to the dismay of most present.
"You dare to show up here? Who gave you information about this meeting?!"
"Don't be foolish. You practically made it public. We have contacts all over the north, so it wasn't hard to find out. Now we're here because this concerns us too. After all, a large portion of our army was wiped out, and we demand answers from the north," a woman declared.
Yennefer was surprised to see Fringilla and Francesca emerge from the crowd as all eyes turned toward them with cold, disdainful gazes.
"What are they doing here..." Yennefer murmured, unable to hold back her comment as Tissaia narrowed her eyes at the newcomers.
Ignoring the crowd, who seemed ready to detain them on the spot, Fringilla and Francesca moved forward as soon as they spotted Tissaia and Yennefer.
"Let them through," Tissaia commanded. Some mages, who were already preparing spells, halted immediately upon hearing her. After all, starting a fight there would be pointless and catastrophic until the kings themselves ordered their arrest.
"You shouldn't be here," Tissaia stated as the two women stopped in front of her and Yennefer.
"You're right," Fringilla replied. "But our sovereign is deeply upset to hear that his army was decimated by something that shouldn't even exist in this world. We want answers too. We deserve at least that."
"You may end up imprisoned by the northern kings. You're well aware of that, aren't you?" Tissaia warned.
"We know," Fringilla acknowledged. "Even so, we came seeking answers. Isn't that right, Yennefer? My contacts tell me you've had direct contact with that boy… We demand that you tell us everything you know about him."
"You'll be disappointed," Yennefer said calmly, her voice unwavering. "I know nothing. I'm as surprised as you are."
Everyone in the room watched the exchange closely, eager to catch every word. Yennefer's gaze shifted toward Francesca, who had remained silent. The elven mage was in a particularly precarious position in the north now.
"But perhaps Francesca knows more," Yennefer added, her tone sharp with sarcasm. "After all, she fought alongside Madara during the war in Cintra's territory. She should know that the boy's abilities weren't nearly terrifying enough to create something capable of wiping out an entire army."
"That's exactly why we're here," Francesca replied with a calm, neutral tone. "The boy wasn't that powerful in Cintra. Then, all of a sudden, he gained so much power that we all saw him obliterate fifteen thousand soldiers in mere minutes. I want to know what we're dealing with. And I'm sure everyone here wants to know too."
Her words resonated with the crowd. Faces that moments ago showed hostility now displayed curiosity and a shared desire for answers. Everyone wanted to know who Madara Uchiha really was and what kind of force they were dealing with.
"Tsk," Yennefer clicked her tongue, preparing to respond, when suddenly the door to the kings' chamber opened, and a tall, bald, slightly overweight man entered the room.
"That's Sigismund Dijkstra… He works for Redania's secret service…" Whispers spread quickly as the man's imposing presence silenced the room.
"Good. It's nice to see that you already know who I am," Dijkstra said in a loud, clear voice. His sharp eyes scanned the crowd before continuing, "I'm here to invite you inside. The kings are all present and ready to begin the meeting. However," he added, his gaze narrowing toward Fringilla and Francesca, "I'll need to consult with them about what to do with our… guests from the enemy's army."
The room fell into a tense silence as Dijkstra stared at the two women. He was a man who thrived on information — he knew nearly everything about everyone. It was no surprise that he identified the two sorceresses with a mere glance.
"Regardless," he continued, "everyone except these two is authorized to enter. We will finally begin the meeting between the northern kings, where a decisive course of action will be taken regarding the north and its enemies."
The gathered mages and sorcerers nodded in acknowledgment, and the crowd began to move toward the next room — the chamber where the most powerful men and women of the north awaited.
Raccoon Here: One more thing. I had mentioned Radovid as the King of Redania in the chapters after Cintra's fall. However, at this point in the timeline, he would be slightly older than Ciri. Therefore, the current King of Redania will be Vizimir II, as per the lore. I'll fix those references in the later chapters.
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Chapter 163 - Meeting of All Northern Kingdoms 07.
Chapter 168 - Stay at Kaer Morhen 01.
Chapter 178 - Routine of a Witcher.
Chapter 187 - Dealing with King Henselt 01.
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