Chapter 292
2021-01-06
Chapter 292: Pictured and Seen (middle)He was pointed at with a weapon, but James Not nervous at all. With a light smile, he kept his eyes straight at Cotter, and stretched his hand to his waist... Steady grasped the steel essence sword forged by Lanisport's finest Smith, and slowly pulled it out, the blade rubbed against the metal ring on the scabbard. The hoarse voice, although the voice was extremely slight, made the hairs of many people stand on end.
Kingslayer's movements seem to be slow and fast, round and smooth, and in one breath, he also put on a fighting posture: "If your lord has to be rough, then...you can only accompany him."
The black clothed soldiers onlookers let out bursts of gasps and exclamations.
The patrols outside the wall have long ceased, and the wildling is no longer a threat. Boring election - It has been 100 days since the accidental death of Commander Jeor Mormont, but the Wall defenders have not even elected a new leader.
The return of the Chief Logistics Officer a few days ago brought a touch of anger to Castle Black, and the one-sided anger was widely talked about by the soldiers, but: although the face was torn on the surface, The struggle between the two factions is still limited to the secret wrestling. Although the competition under the stage is equally thrilling, most of the Night's Watch soldiers can't feel it... On the surface, Castle Black is still a pool of stagnant water, until today, it finally appeared Interesting change!
The Night's Watchers who noticed that they were watching the show put down what they were doing and leaned over one after another.
The two faced each other, and circled around each other to observe the opponent's movements. The followers of each other also put down the sundries or trivial matters in their hands, and stood behind the leaders of both sides according to their weapons, and the atmosphere suddenly changed. with swords drawn and bows bent.
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Kingslayer's skills have been heard all over the Seven Kingdoms, and Cotter Pyke has also heard of it. But he knew that for a high-level disciple like James, others would often exaggerate his strength. It was hard to say how much the true ability was rumored to be—today, he was going to weigh him down. The two kings' good hands are worth a fortune!
The mind is made up and the body is ready for battle, but as soon as they meet, Cotter Pyke is shivered. He instantly realized that oneself had faced the most difficult opponent he had ever encountered in his life. Jaime just went there so casually, holding up his weapon in an ordinary, unfancy ready stance that made it feel as if no matter which direction he was attacking from, he couldn't catch any weak spots or loopholes in him.
This is a completely different opponent from the Ironmen that oneself got along with when he was young, the wildling he faced after becoming Night's Watch, and even the southern nobles who occasionally joined Night's Watch. This is what Cotter Pyke has encountered in his life. The - the first opponent that can't be solved simply by bravery.
"Stop!"
Just as the Eastwatch Commander vs Kingslayer battle was about to break out, a roar sounded, interrupting their preparations.
"You guys!! What are you doing!?" Alarmed by the noise here, several senior officials of Castle Black finally walked out of their residences to the scene. Chief Ranger Jeremy Lake Ser glared angrily, He asked sharply, "James, can you explain, what are you doing?"
"On the orders of Commander Mormont Tomeng, the King-Beyond-the-Wall family will be transferred to the safety of Queenscrown. , this action has been approved by the Chief Logistics Officer, who promised Queenscrown that the space will be ready to accommodate the Mance Rayder family." James still held his sword, completely motionless: "It is strange that Eastwatch commander Lord Cotter Pyke, But suddenly jumped out and tried to stop me."
"James, if I remember correctly, you are a ranger." The chief ranger said coldly: "Don't care about your dream. If it's a nonsense, even if it's true, why don't you come to me first - your immediate supervisor to discuss it, but go to the logistics department to discuss it?"
"Sorry, sir, this is my ill-consideration. Now, please forgive me." James said politely, but he didn't put away his steel sword, and he didn't have the slightest look of repentance asking for forgiveness.
"I miss your first offense. Now, put away your weapons and let the King-Beyond-the-Wall family go back to the Hardin's Tower. I'll put people on guard to keep them safe."
James didn't move, in fact, he didn't even look at the Chief Ranger, he just stood silently like a pine tree in front of the carriage with the luggage of the Mance Rayder family, raising his sword and the dual-wielding battle-axe Cotter. Pyke confrontation. Although he didn't say a word, the contemptuous look on his face was clearly saying: what thing are you, and also trying to point fingers at me - a Lannister?
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"It seems that our 'Kingslayer' is determined to disobey and protect his wildling girl whore!" A snort emerged out of nowhere, calling for helpers Yohn · Royce, also returned to the scene with a dozen fully armed people, standing behind Cotter Pyke.
The people in Castle Black, except for the group on the top of the Wall, are basically all dressed in black clothed. Although the clothes were similar, they formed four groups entirely differently—more than 40 people from the Westerlands gang headed by James, the Eastwatch delegation headed by Cotter Pyke and a small number of Castle Black members, a total of more than 30 people, many Night's Watch executives and Its immediate followers... and the largest number of ordinary soldiers watching the show.
Val, the "wildling girl whore" as the original Runestone count said, is standing behind James at the moment, looking like an endearing little bird who is entirely up to him, it's really hard not to doubt their relationship. The relationship, to a certain extent, confirms Yohn's statement from the side.
James glanced at the speaker without replying. He is the son of Tywin Lannister, the heir to the original Westerlands hope, the Kingslayer of the Seven Kingdoms famous... But at this moment, being confronted by swords, he is a Warrior. The lion fights the rabbit with all his strength. The Cotter Pyke in front of him is not an unarmed peasant. In contrast to this strong and seasoned soldier with a weapon, he instinctively focuses all his attention on his opponent.
But the person known as the "wildling woman whore" was not happy. Val lifted the hood over his head and stared at Yohn Royce with a serious expression.
"Mr. Royce, the woman you mentioned is me?"
"Is it you, you oneself know that."
"Heh... Since there's only one lady, Melisandre, in Castle Black besides me and my elder sister, I tentatively think you're talking about me." Val's blond hair still looked bright in the meagre winter sun, with With the same arrogant look as James, who said she was a noble lady from Seven Kingdoms, or even a sister of James, some people believed: "I have to take the liberty to point out the problem in your words-wildling female whore? Just me As you know, your predecessor, the Lord Commander, has classified the surrendered freedmen as new land-granters, and forbade the use of the word 'wildling' to address us. When you speak, you are violating an order of the former commander, don't you think? Unscrupulous because the other person is already dead?"
Using that Mormont guy's orders to oppress people? Even wildling has learned this trick from Igor!
Val ignores Cotter and Yohn's gnashing teeth, she continues each minding their own business: "As for adults calling me a 'whore'...sorry, I really don't know where to start, For more than two decades in the past, I lived in a freedman town far away from the Wall, and had nothing to do with the Wall defenders. Since moving into the Wall, I have been obediently and honestly staying in the tower and never going out— - You obviously haven't slept with any man south of Wall, why are you opening your mouth to be such a vulgar insult? Guess what I'm thinking at the moment? Compared to me - you're more of a wildling."
This Female wildling with sharp teeth!
If it wasn't for his face and voice, Yohn would almost suspect that the Val in front of him was Igor in disguise. He stared gloomily at the pretty woman in front of him, who even seemed to match James, mulling over the words to fight back... But the rest of Castle Black's officers obviously didn't intend to let this farce continue.
"Enough!" the Chief Ranger roared in exasperation: "Jaime Lannister, have your men carry Mance Rayder and his family's luggage back to Hardin's Tower at once, Lord Cotter...please also... Get your people out of the yard and let this farce stop!"
"I'm not done yet!" Val exclaimed, her sharp female voice more penetrating than Jeremy Lake Ser The strong male voice is stronger: "I know that the Night's Watch are running for Lord Commander, but I don't know, and I don't want to understand the grievances and differences of ideas between you - but I understand one thing: if my brother-in-law is out What, Night's Watch can't easily appease all the freedmen who surrender, the land grant will be in chaos! Obviously, someone intends to use this to profit!"
She reached out and drew an arc Shaped, slender fingers pointed to Eastwatch's Night's Watch unceremoniously: "A while ago, there have been unidentified people sneaking out of the window to observe our family, and now, I know who is planning against us. ——Whoever stops us from moving will be determined to be the murderer!"
The Night's Watch onlookers were in an uproar, and they immediately whispered, everyone talking at once.
Chief Ranger Jeremy Lake frowned, turned to look at Chief Service Officer Bowen Marsh: "You have the most people in Castle Black, have you heard any news about it."
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Bowen's face was not very good-looking, of course he heard it, and he heard it from the mouths of Cotter and Yohn, the two direct planners... These two had a few days ago. Come and try to convince oneself to participate.
It was a deviant and disgusting plan that he almost wanted to reject without the slightest hesitation when he first heard about it - but in the end hatred for wildling overwhelmed his distaste for the evil plan, and he finally decided : Neither participate nor dismantle.
If it can't be done, it proves that Cotter's ability is insufficient; but if it can be done...Igor is hopeless, and Cotter will be too busy to clear oneself's guilt...oneself will command Night's Watch to suppress the wildling rebellion, and rejoin with this merit. Campaign, bring the Wall defenders back on track, and leave a oneself mark in Night's Watch history.
Anyone will have the thought of oneself, but now, Val has pierced through the matter in public, even if Bowen knows and calculates clearly, it is impossible to admit it.
He shook his head with a face doesn't change: "I haven't heard of it, but it is not ruled out that Cotter and Yohn do have this idea... We should increase the number of guards in Hardin's Tower to prevent brothers from impulsively. It's a mess."
The Chief Affairs Officer has always been known for his loyalty and integrity in Night's Watch, Jeremy has no doubts about his statement, nodded turned his face: "Miss Val, your concerns are not unreasonable, we The dependable Night's Watch brother will be added to protect you and your family... Now, do me a favor and convince your friend James to lay down his arms and go back to Hardin's Tower!"
"You're a good man, I respect you, Lake Ser!" Val remained unmoved in the slightest: "But people with bad intentions won't give up their conspiracy just because I'm exposed in public, and I won't make fun of oneself's life... Who knows in the end Rush up Hardin's Tower, raped me and even stabbed a knife into my heart, could it be the person Night's Watch sent to protect me!"
This is a bit too much, and many Night's Watch feel insulted , muttered dissatisfiedly and even teased and abused the "wildling princess" who spoke.
Amid the clamor, the main lord James once again expressed his attitude: "Today, the King-Beyond-the-Wall family must be transferred to Queenscrown, there is no room for negotiation, those who want to stop, from my Step over the corpse!"
"What a big breath!" Cotter Pyke, who saw someone trying to persuade him to fight, was already ready to stop, but James' decisive statement was too arrogant and too arrogant. Not taking people seriously, he was hearing this, a wave of heat rushed to his forehead, and he could no longer hold back his anger: "Then let me see the ability of 'Kingslayer'!"
The speed of change in the situation No one could have predicted that, amid the applause of the Night's Watch crowd, the surprised and angry dissuasion of officers such as Chief Ranger and Artisan, and Val's shrill screams, the Eastwatch commander waved Tomahawk, charged towards James Lannister.
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(end of this chapter)