Chapter 584
Wall, Castle Black.
The newborn morning sun is like a little girl about to get married, covered with a thick hijab, revealing only a thin layer of red light.
The heat from the rays of light could not offset the coldness from the howling north wind and waist-high snow.
The summit of the Wall, a checkpoint facing north.
The flames in the charcoal stove flickered.
The mood of Toddler the Toad the past few days is also the same as the weather at this time. It is foggy, cold and gray, and it seems that there is no hope of seeing bright and sunny again.
"It's a hell of a weather, I really should let those southern nobles come and see." Todder muttered.
Grenn Aurochs next to him only gave his companion a faint glance, then lowered his head again, and tucked his neck into the thick fur.
He knew what Todder was talking about, since Sam lost Others and Dragon Queen sent Black Dragon to transport a Wights from Wall to King's Landing Great Sept, almost every day all nobles wrote to ask two questions: Are Others real? Is Long Night really coming?
Those nobles came from all over the Seven Kingdoms, North, Vale, Westerlands, Riverlands... Even the distant Dorne Sunspear also sent Prince Doran's concern inquiries and promises of support.
But Grenn is in such a bad mood that she doesn't want to go with her companions.
Todder didn't wait for his friend's response, he turned his head and glanced at him, he understood the other's mind, and sighed: "Jon is dead, there is no use for us to grieve."
Grenn lifts the head and said with a thick neck: "At least, we should avenge him, not like now, it seems that nothing happened, continue to eat, sleep and guard the Wall."
"Find Who will take revenge? There were dozens of black clothed brothers who rushed into Lord Commander's Tower that day." Todder's ugly toad face showed a bit of sadness.
"At least kill Bowen Marsh, I know he started. You and I, plus Pyp, it's not difficult to kill him." Grenn said.
"It's not difficult to kill. But we are Night's Watch, how can we kill oneself's oath brother?" Todder said.
"Isn't Jon their oath brother?" Grenn said angrily.
"Jon..." Todder shook his head bitterly and said, "He... broke his oath."
Hearing this, Night's as tall as a bull angered Night's The Watch youth instantly turned into a deflated ball.
"Ai, what is Jon thinking, what Queen Your Majesty said that day even I remember, how could he..."
"Perestan master in Lord Commander's Tower found a letter from Greywater Watch."
Todder, recalling Smith Donal's words, said slowly: "Jon is the designated heir to King in the North Robb Stark.
That is Said that since he received that letter, Jon has become the new King in the North.
He has the responsibility of Night's Watch, but Night's Watch is not only him.
But The glory and shame, hatred and affection of House Stark all fall on him alone, and he... is still a Stark after all.
Perhaps, the Wolf Blood in his body erupted and he was impulsive Do something out of your mind."
"Then let him go back to Winterfell. Having Jon as King in the North can give Wall more help than Bolton." Grenn said.
"The principle is this principle, but it is not in accordance with the rules!" Todder said helplessly.
"That doesn't kill Jon either. Lock him up first, notify Queen Your Majesty, and let her give Jon a fair trial." Grenn struggled.
"What are you talking about? The Queen is impartial and selfless, and we all trust her, but the Night's Watch thing can make—ah, Grenn, look, Black Dragon...Gods Ah, there's someone on the Black Dragon, the Dragon Queen is here!"
Todder shouted excitedly, then stood up, rushed out of the checkpoint, and came to the huge horn behind the wall, bulging Cheeks, "Woo--"
"Fuck--" dragon growled in response.
The high-pitched loud horn fully activated the silent Castle Black under the Wall, followed by the dragon's roar to make it boil.
There is Night's Watch hugging furs and rushing out of the house, Wildlings standing on the balcony of the tower waving to the sky and shouting to the sky, and Knight with a red heart surrounded by a lady, lined up from King's Tower. .....
Leaving shelter at 3am, Big Black landed at Castle Black drill field from northeast around 8am on second day.
"You don't shovel such a thick snow?" Dragon Queen complained loudly as she stepped on the snow on her waist.
Smith Donal, while directing Night's Watch to dig roads for the Queen, explained: "According to Castle Black's custom, after winter, we all rely on underground tunnels to enter and exit the towers, and there is no need to deal with the snow on the ground. I can't handle it.
It's also a pity that you built a half-circle 10-meter-high city wall for Castle Black to block the snow outside, otherwise the snow in the yard would have to be at least 10 meters thick ."
In a few words, the senior executives of Night's Watch and Wildlings Thousand Man Leader all came to salute the Dragon Queen.
The lady who was guarded by the flames of red heart Knight stood on the stone steps reservedly, looking at Dany but did not take the initiative to say hello.
In Night's Watch, in addition to familiar faces such as Perestan and Bowen Marsh, there are more than a dozen new faces of Knight.
One of them even has an Earl with the old green Turtle Clan emblem on his chest.
Earl Eldon Estermont of Greenstone, an old Knight in his seventies.
He is also Second Stag's uncle.
Like the old Mormont, Uncle Second Stag handed over the title to his son, put on black clothed himself, and came to Wall as Night's Watch.
Uncle Second Stag's purpose is unknown, but other noble Knights came to Wall to fight Others in response to Dragon Queen's call for "united front against ghosts".
He is a real Knight with high morals.
In the courtyard, Dany also introduced the five Knights beside oneself to Night's Watch.
horse men and fat eunuch did not cause much sensation, but the exposure of Garth White Cloak's identity made some noble Knights exclaimed.
There is no need to hide this.
First of all, you can't hide it.
The process of Hightower's food delivery fleet being hijacked by Barristan is full of doubts, which is thought-provoking.
While Slaver's Bay and the Allies both knew Garth's identity, over the past few months, the news had probably reached Westeros.
Secondly, it is too common for family children to swear allegiance to the enemy Lord, and there is no need to hide them.
For example, Tarth is a member of the Stormlands, and Brienne is charged with assassinating Renly and then swears allegiance to Catelyn.
Second Stag and Cersei neither shot her dad Earl Tarth.
Soon, Dany six entered the tunnel with Night's Watch and came to the warm and humid underground hall.
Dragon Queen took the first seat, and the rest waited for her to start according to their status. Night's Watch, who had no title and wanted to eat melon, stood in the hall.
"Why did you kill Jon Snow that way?" Dany asked first.
Pomegranate Lord Steward left the table and knelt at the feet of the Dragon Queen with a gloomy expression: "He is both an oathbreaker and a King in the North.
In the North, no one can judge King in the North. North.
Your Majesty, I know that the assassination of Lord Commander is also a breach of my oath, and I am willing to take all responsibility."
Obviously, this guy is going to kill himself.
From the very beginning, he never thought he would survive.
Whether Lord Commander Jon broke his oath or not is debatable, but the assassination of Lord Commander by Night's Watch must be a big crime.
The sin of breaking an oath, damn it.
But Dany doesn't want to get involved in this mess.
"I'll keep an eye on this, but I'll have to wait for the new Commander of the Night's Watch to judge. By the way, has a new commander been elected?"
"It's being discussed, The red-nosed Perestan glanced at the "Old Green Turtle" who was sitting upright. "Earl Eldon Estermont has the highest title and the most combat experience. He is the most popular candidate."
The old green turtle smiled at the Queen Nodding, in the tone of Lord Commander: "Jon Snow broke his oath, killing him is not guilty, Bowen Marsh——"
Dany interrupted him by raising his hand: "Earl, I have no other intentions. , but you are not suitable to be a Lord Commander."
Second Stag's face turned pale, he held back his anger and said, "Why?"
"You are too old, 70 years old this year. Right?"
Uncle Second Stag raised his chest and raised his belly, and said in a loud voice: "I can still eat one roast goose, half a hoof, five duck eggs, and five catties of wine or Three catties of broth."
Such an old man who can eat should not come to the Wall to waste food.
Dany complained in his heart, his expression still light, and said: "Earl is in good health, congratulations.
However, Wall is bitter and cold, and he needs a more vigorous and hard-working Lord. Commander.
This is just the beginning, in the next year or two, Others will come, and the weather will be colder and harsher."
"I can endure hardship, War of Four in recent years Kings, I have been working hard on the battlefield. Moreover, half a year ago, I married a 24-year-old wife!" The old green turtle patted his chest and said proudly.
Dany is a little tired.
"Okay, about your Night's Watch, you decide by yourself. I just remind you that in just two years, you have already killed two Lord Commanders, both of whom were assassinated by Night's Watch.
Let's not talk about reputation and honor, just talk about the management on the Wall.
Long Night nears, the Wall must not be messed up, there is no time to replace the fourth Lord Commander for you It's gone."
The old green turtle's face turned green.
The other Night's Watch looked at each other in blank dismay and suddenly felt that Queen's words made sense.
"Lord Steward, get up first, your sins will be determined by the Lord Commander."
Dany said to Pomegranate, who was still kneeling in front of him, and began to understand Wall's current situation. defensive issues.
It has to be said that Dragon Queen's efforts are still fruitful.
In the past six months, more than 1,000 Night's Watches have come one after another, and there are even more than 100 Knights.
They not only brought oneself's full set of armor and horses, but also food, fur and other supplies.
This is not the end, now every day, Eastwatch, Shadow Tower will receive ships from all over the Seven Kingdoms.
Every day newcomers put on black clothed and swear to become Night's Watch.
“Originally there were 19 castles in the Wall, and the other 16 have been vacant. Now, despite the heavy snow blockade, the underground halls of 11 castles have also been repaired.
Wait for Vaellyn’s batch of Old Partners Come here, even Maester is enough."
Thinking of the friends who were parading in King's Landing, Perestan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: fortunately, he was captured by Dragon Queen to Wall earlier.
After learning about Wall's general situation, Dany announced the end of the meeting, accompanied by a few acquaintances to the ice cellar to see Jon Snow's body.
"We were going to burn the corpse, but that Red God priest wouldn't allow it, and said that Jon Snow would be resurrected as the Child of Prophecy who would defeat Others and end Long Night." One-armed Smith for Dragon Queen explained.
“What do you think?” Dany asked with a smile.
"I don't believe it, but..." Smith Donal shook his head, turning his gaze to the red-nosed old Archmaester.
old man said with a bitter smile: "I have seen with my own eyes the people who were resurrected by R'hllor... If it is the savior who is burned to ashes by us, then... ."
Night's Watch dug tunnels in the frozen soil, dug a freezer at the bottom of the Wall, and Jon placed it in a 30-square-meter ice room.
Melisandre is already there, as if waiting for Dany.