Olivia officially became Vilgefortz’s only apprentice. The in-game Database was updated with that information. The complicated history of this formidable “prestige master” was revealed in “character information” tab.
One of the Vilgefortz’s parents was a sorcerer. They had abandoned young Vilgefortz, who was later found by Druids of Kovirian Circle in the poor suburbs.[1][2] He was brought up and taught by the druids, living his life as a nomad alongside with them.
In an unexpected incident, Vilgefortz talent was discovered by other sorcerers. They invited him to join the brotherhood, which he had rudely rejected. Moments after turning them down, he had left the Druids community and wandered across the land. He became a soldier and a spy.
In the last chapter of his journey as a wanderer, he fell in love with another sorceress, who he left not long after.
In the Battle of Sodden Hill, he had commanded twenty-one sorcerers to fend off the invasion of Nilfgaaridan Empire. [3][4] Under his leadership, a truce was signed between the Northern Kingdoms and the Nilfgaardian Empire.
Since then, Vilgefortz of Roggeven became known across the world as a compassionate peacekeeper. [5] People would bow to him, no matter where he went.
Of course, he had intentionally built such an image…
A true antagonist was always far more righteous, compared to the protagonist. They understood the true power and influence of “righteousness.” Only a fool would mark himself down as wicked and evil.
Olivia read on. Years ago, he made a deal with Emhyr var Emreis, who was cursed by his father’s political enemy into the form of a hedgehog. Emhyr had prowled in the city of Cintra using the moniker “Duny, Urcheon of Erlenwald.”
Under the guidance of Vilgefortz, Duny had saved the king of Cintra, who later invoked the “Law of Surprise” to undo his curse.[6] The Princess of Cintra fell in love with Duny. They married and gave birth to Ciri, and a year later, Olivia…
It was clear now. Emhyr did not win the heart of her mother by charm, but as a side effect invoked by “Law of Surprise.” No wonder she never felt any love between her parents.
Perhaps her naive mother Pavetta still loved Emhyr, but Emhyr was too obsessed with his revenge. Nothing was more important than getting his throne back.
What an ambitious man! Olivia, who had Lady Zhao’s backing became impressed by his dedication and focus on his goal.
Olivia lacked compassion, just like much of these damaged souls. In her case, she could access the gaming system, so she knew that she was playing a game in a simulated world. Nothing in this game could last forever, why would she fell in love with anything?
The moment Vilgefortz took her under his wings, Oliva saw an increase in side missions. Vilgefortz curiosity towards Olivia’s capability had caused the upsurge of these missions. All these were challenges that sought to test her limits.
To Olivia, these were nothing but common questions of additional mathematics in high school. She soon collected a lot of skill points with ease.
Hence, he started manipulating Olivia into hating her own sister, Cirilia.
Olivia was at Vilgefortz’s potion lab. It was only logical for a sorceress to test the truth of magic and how it basically worked.
“Olivia, do not ever expect Cintra to acknowledge you as a genius. You will never be treated like Ciri. She is the chosen one. Your grandmother Queen Calanthe is not a fair person. Ciri is the only one who could inherit the throne. You are destined to be married to some man who would never be king, while Ciri could choose her prince at will.”
Of course, Olivia was not buying any of that. She instantly saw through Vilgefortz’s motives, but displayed a convincing expression of hatred and jealousy. All actors had to master this if they wanted to have long, successful careers.
“Please guide me, master!” Olivia had said in response to that ‘revelation.’
Vilgefortz felt the thrill of being in total control of one person’s life. He could not help but smile widely. He was not aware that he sounded just like Emhyr and said, “If Ciri disappears, everything will belong to you.”
Olivia was nothing but a powerful, future chess piece for Vilgefortz.
“Then, I will maintain a close relationship with sister Ciri. If anything happens to her, nobody would suspect me,” Olivia spoke in a cunning tone.
Surprised yet again, he looked forward to seeing the day Olivia and Ciri went to war. This one had promise. Her magic was not inherently powerful, but her intelligence could cause him a lot of trouble if she united with Ciri to stand against him…
Olivia ended her lesson of the day. Cirilla took her by hand and left the place, along with her wooden sword in hand. She told Olivia everything about her sword lessons as her little sister quietly wiped off the sweat off Cirilla’s forehead. Where had the evil apprentice of Vilgefortz gone?
Confused by what he saw, Vilgefortz was unsure if his apprentice had taken heed of his advice. He recalled Olivia’s expression when he had spoken about her future, full of hatred and jealousy. Olivia was too young to put on a facade in front of anyone.
Of course, he felt the sincerity of Olivia when she pledged her allegiance to him. He enjoyed the company of this adorable young girl that praised him on an almost daily basis.
She was an adorable girl that would not interfere with his plans. Why would he not enjoy mentoring such a person?
Translation Note:
[1] Druids are scholars of the forest, and their understanding of nature’s workings is deep. They take in wild animals and help them heal wounds and sickness; they also take in most anything injured or orphaned. The druids’ grove, grown around the Tree of Life, is a sanctuary where no blood is spilled. Leaders of druid circles are known as hierophants, if they are male, and flaminikas, if they are female.
[5] Roggeven is a Redanian controlled castle-city that lies on a river not mentioned by name; its known as the capital of the Lands given to the Order of the Flaming Rose.
