Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 168: 167 Knight’s Morality

Chapter 168 167. Knights Morality

By the time Ed and Lan returned to the Prime Minister's Tower, the originally solemn and orderly entrance to the tower had become a mess.

This place is a bit difficult for people, let alone walking.

Needless to say, this is the credit of Jory Kelso.

After Eddard returned to the Prime Minister's Tower, he rewarded and praised the guard captain for his efforts and loyalty, and explained the current situation. He would take them back to Winterfell in the north and summon the vassals to prepare for the war. .

Logically speaking, Robert, as the leader of the Seven Kingdoms, should be more than adequate to the Lannister West.

But war is not simply a matter of placing horses and horses.

How many families has Tywin Lannister befriended and controlled using his gold mines over the years? No one knows this.

How many people still secretly miss the days when the Targaryens ruled? No one knows this either.

One thing everyone knows is that when Robert wants to defeat Lannister, he will definitely not face just a Lannister, Duke of the West.

Thats why Eddard Stark urgently returned to the north to gather the army to prepare for a big war that would probably engulf the entire kingdom.

"Sansa, you and Arya are staying in King's Landing. This time is not just for fun. We have to march quickly. There is going to be a war."

Ed was ordering the panicked eldest daughter while sorting out the scrolls, documents, and seals on his desk.

The dragon bone dagger was inserted into his waist.

Sansa is not a strong character, and she usually doesn't refute Ed's orders.

If you are timid, you must agree immediately.

But Ed not only has an obedient daughter, but also an active and bold daughter.

Theres going to be a war?!

Arya's face showed worry at first. Unlike the worry about herself on Sansa's face, she had really seen blood and cruelty around Lan En.

She is worried that the world will become a chaotic and violent world.

But at the same time, there was also an eagerness to try in the little girl's eyes. She was born with the "blood of a running wolf" who yearns for adventure.

Can I go with you? A quick march is fine! I can hold on! Please, Dad! Let me see!

Aliya pulled on Ed's pants, making a pleading gesture.

But Ed had already expected how difficult this little daughter would be.

"Don't even think about it, Alia. I know exactly what hardships you can endure when you grow up so big, whether it's a forced march, or the obstacles and dangers you may encounter on the road. I can't possibly take you with me."

After finishing speaking, Ed turned around and left. Although his move was a rapid march, because of his high position and authority, he did have too many things that he had to carry with him.

Diverting from the study room and going downstairs, Ed felt a little strange at this moment. Aaliya seemed to be particularly easy to kill today. Normally, this kind of request would not stop until half an hour.

But after all, the situation was in a hurry, and the Prime Minister had no time to think about his daughter's abnormality, so he could only step up and immerse himself in action.

"Jory, go to the palace cellar and help Lann pack the dragon bones and take them away. That is the king's reward for him. You have to move quickly, we will set off in an hour!"

Yes, my lord.

When Eddard followed Robert from the north to King's Landing, their long caravan could stretch several miles along the way.

Now, traveling lightly and simply, the twenty or so people are equipped with two horses, and there is also a large cart responsible for transporting things. Mainly a giant dragon mandible.

The mandible is so rugged and ferocious that even the edge of it hangs down to the ground when it is placed on the carriage.

Fortunately, the dragon's skeleton is relatively light due to flight, otherwise the forward speed may be affected.

The bones of Balerion, the Black Death. This mandible alone already occupies more than half of the space of the cart.

There is actually Balerion's entire skull in the palace cellar, but the size of a mammoth's head that could be swallowed in one gulp is a bit exaggerated.

In order to ensure the speed of movement and the load-bearing capacity Lan En estimated, this mandible is the limit.

More than 20 people and more than 40 horses were ready to go in front of the Prime Minister's Tower.

Sansa, where is Arya? Eddard, who was riding a horse, asked his daughter who was seeing him off in front of the Prime Minister's Tower.

"I don't know." The red-haired lady was still immersed in uneasiness, "If you don't let Aaliya go with you, she will probably be angry and hide."

Ed shook his head helplessly.

Im not in Kings Landing, you have to take good care of your sister and lets go!

With one last instruction, the convoy immediately took action.

The rumble of horse hooves sounded, running towards the outside of the Red Castle.

Ordinary residents of King's Landing were also vaguely aware that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the capital at this time, and word of a fight near the Mud Gate had spread.

The noble adults began to fight each other. Whether they were frightened civilians or somewhat ambitious figures, it was impossible for them to not care about the current situation.

At this time in Junlin City, there were eyes in every window slit to observe the group of people leaving the city.

Lan En can keenly feel these observing eyes, and he also knows in his heart that this is the case.

Going to the north, the road back to where the celestial sphere meets the fissure will never be easy.

The King's Road is a high-quality road that runs almost the entire length of Westeros.

This is the road Lan En and the others took when they came to King's Landing.

In ancient times when there were no cement asphalt pavements, regular roads with strong load-carrying capacity were a luxury.

The quality of the road itself largely determines the speed of travel.

Ed also knew that taking the King's Road was equivalent to exposing himself to spies, but in order to gain time, they had to take this road.

We take the Kings Road from Kings Landing back to the North. We will first be in the royal territory, then enter the Riverlands, and then cross the Neck to reach the North.

Ed explained his plan to Lan En beside him, and hoped that he could check and fill in the gaps for him.

These territories are not the Lannisters sphere of influence. The North belongs to the Stark family, and the royal territory is directly loyal to Robert. As for the Riverlands, I told you before, it is my wifes natal family.

Lan En nodded slightly.

"That is to say, we will not encounter large forces belonging to the Lannister. Unless they have begun a full-scale invasion of other territories and declared war on the local lords."

"But you should be prepared, right? It's impossible for the other side not to send a small force to intercept and kill you."

Yes. Ed sighed deeply.

"I have been fighting all my life, and I know that this journey will never be easy. But I also know how unruly the lords in the north are. My eldest son is very good, but he is still too young after all. There is a gap between him and you. , and its true. I have to admit it, Lan En. I dont trust him to put the task of summoning the vassals of the north on his shoulders.

"Understood. The place where we first met was near the Neck, and I will send you there. Until then, I will still be your guard, and I will perform the task of being a guard."

Ed looked at Lan En and murmured a few times, looking a little confused.

"Actually, Lan En, if you don't want a title or a fief, then based on your ability, the best choice is to be alone in this war. This war will be very chaotic."

Lan En looked at Ed for a moment as if he was sizing up some kind of precious animal, and then suddenly smiled.

Youre in this situation, and yet youre still honest with me?

"I must explain to you clearly the risks and benefits of the task, and then let you decide whether to accept it. This is the basic morality of an employer." Ed looked at Lan En seriously.

"This is also the morality of being a knight. Maybe the knights you see rarely follow this morality anymore, but the Stark family is different!"

Lan En nodded slightly with a smile as if he had seen something interesting. This expression even made Ed a little at a loss.

"I am sure that you are a knight worthy of my appreciation, Lord Stark. Then this time."

Even if its not for Arias sake, I will help you walk back to the north.

The Duke of the North's face showed confusion when he heard this: "Huh? What does this have to do with Aria?"

Lan En smiled and said nothing.

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