The Bizarre Adventure of the Warhammer Elves

Chapter 282 Stark Sends Troops

In Winterfell, everyone's attention was attracted by the sudden appearance of the wounded cavalryman. Even Ciri put down the weapon in his hand and looked nervously at the oncoming man.

Has the Wild Hunt really come after him?

"No... Nori..."

Seeing the soldier fall off his horse feebly in front of the stable, Ed hurriedly let go of Caitlin in his arms and ran towards the stable.

In the stable, Sir Roderick, who was in charge of training the soldiers, was supporting the cavalryman who had fallen off his horse, and handed the cowhide bag in his hand to him, saying in relief:
"Drink this, young man, he'll make you feel better."

"Ahem...thank you Sir..."

After receiving the cowhide bag, the dry-mouthed cavalry hurriedly unplugged it, gulped down the cool beer in the water bag, and then collapsed powerlessly on the ground.

After checking the arrow wound on the cavalryman, Roderick did not pull out the arrow stuck in the cavalry's thigh recklessly, but chose to snap off the beautifully shaped arrow.

"Let Maester Luwin come here, this young man was shot by a cone-headed arrow, and he must undergo surgery immediately to remove the arrow!"

After inspecting the arrow with exquisite patterns painted on the shaft, Roderick ordered his followers to call the bachelor to come and heal his wounds, while secretly sighing:

"What a beautiful pattern, not to mention those savages and high mountain clans, not even any earl in our northern border can be so extravagant?"

After all, for the northerners, they would rather be able to make more durable arrows than waste time carving patterns on them.

Just when Roderick was holding the arrow and looking carefully, Ciri suddenly came to his side, suppressing the uneasiness in his heart and asking:

"Sir Roderick, can you show me this arrow, maybe I know who the owner of this arrow is?"

"Of course, Ms. Ciri, if you really know who those damned criminals are, that would be great!"

After hearing Ciri's inquiry, Roderick handed the arrow shaft to Ciri without hesitation, and then looked at Ciri expectantly.

Most of the Stark soldiers, including Roderick, welcomed this young woman with strong martial arts skills and easy-going temperament.

Especially after learning of the tragic experience of the other party being hunted down, Roderick treated her as his own daughter.

"Thank you, sir."

After receiving the arrow from Roderick, Ciri looked at the brown shaft carefully, and his pretty face was immediately covered in paleness.

Because she is too familiar with the patterns carved on it and the wood used to make the arrow shaft, because she was shot by this kind of arrow several times in the past.

It's the arrow of the Wild Hunt!

After returning the arrow shaft to Sir Roderick, Ciri looked blankly at the duke's sons who were waiting for her in the distance——Robb and Jon Snow, and couldn't help muttering:
"They really came after me. I should have thought about it... No, I have to leave Winterfell!"

"What's the matter Shirley, do you really know the owner of this arrow?"

Seeing the dazed Ciri, Ed, who had been standing by the side observing the other's face, immediately walked over and asked seriously:
"Nori Village is a village affiliated to Winterfell, although I don't know who those people who chased and killed you are, but now this matter is no longer your private matter!

According to the cavalryman's report, Nori was attacked by dozens of heavily armed heavy cavalry, so I am going to lead the troops to Nori myself.

Now, as Warden of the North and Lord Stark, I beg you to tell me the identities of those invaders! "

"You can't go, those heavy cavalry are elf cavalry belonging to the King of the Wild Hunt, your soldiers are definitely not their opponents!"

Hearing this, Ciri, who had already planned to leave Winterfell, immediately stopped her anxiously, trying to stop this senseless sacrifice.

She knew very well that although the Stark guards in Winterfell were well-trained and excellent fighters, those elves could use magic!
In the face of the magic of the elves, human beings without the magic-blocking golden amulet are like lambs waiting to be slaughtered!
(Sorcerer gold, a metal that suppresses magical energy in the wizarding world)

However, before she could continue speaking, Ed waved his hand to signal Ciri to stop talking, and then told Roderick who was standing by:

"Go to gather the guards of the Stark family, and then send a raven to inform Earl Jon of Hearth City that he and I will send troops to Norrie and prepare for battle!"

Nuo Rui Village is a subordinate village located in the northern mountainous area of ​​Winterfell. Because it is very close to the Great Wall in the north, it is managed by Hearth City most of the time.

According to past traditions, this matter should be handed over to Lord Jon Amber of Hearth City.

But as the guardian of the northern border, the upright Duke Eddard would not let some wild hunting appear in his territory to slaughter, but he was indifferent!

Shirley looked at this righteous Duke, and seemed to be infected by the "righteous light" on the opponent, so he clapped the sword in his hand:
"This matter was originally caused by me. If this is the case, then I will go with you!"

Facing Shirley's firm eyes, Ed also knew that the other party's mind was determined, so he just reminded him:
"Okay, but remember to protect yourself. You have already eaten the salt and bread of our Stark family. I don't want news that the Stark family violated guest etiquette will spread in the Westeros continent in the future."

After that, Ed took Sir Roderick out of the stables and began to prepare for the Norrie Village.

... Half an hour later, on the training ground.

Ed, in military uniform, was riding on horseback, watching the Stark family guards assembled in the field, and nodded silently.

According to Ciri's information, although Ed didn't quite believe that the enemy was the so-called 'elf', he was still ready to fight the heavy cavalry.

After a while, Roderick came to the training ground with Ciri, who had put on the northern armor, and then reported to Edway:
"Lord Ed, I have gathered 50 Northern Cavalrymen and 200 Stark infantry, plus the army of the Umber family, it should be enough to fight against those looters."

"Well, let's go!"

Following Ed's order, many warriors of the Stark family left Winterfell one after another and headed towards Norrie Village in the north.

Seeing the direwolf riders fluttering in the team, Ciri, who was also on horseback, secretly made up his mind and was ready to sacrifice himself at any time.

"If the situation of the battle is really developing towards the worst situation, then I will take the initiative to expose my identity. I think Eredin probably won't..."

"Hey, sister Ciri, what are you thinking?"

Just when Ciri was deep in thought, a war horse suddenly came behind her, and then she heard a childish voice asking her curiously.

Hearing this familiar figure, Ciri hurriedly looked at the young figure holding a lance beside him, and then subconsciously exclaimed:
"Jon Snow? Aren't you practicing swordsmanship with your elder brother in the training ground? Why are you here?"

"Hey, it's not just me, Robb and Theon also followed quietly. We all hope to help defeat those villains who hunted down Ciri's sister, and at the same time avenge Norrie Village!"

On the horse's back, Jon raised his eyebrows proudly behind him, and it was only then that Ciri noticed that behind the cavalry team, there were two figures in cloaks following closely.

It was Robb Stark, Duke Eddard's eldest son, and Theon Greyjoy as adopted son!

Both of them wore the same paneled leather armor as the surrounding northern riders, with iron helmets on their heads. No one noticed that they were the sons of the Stark family!

After noticing Ciri's gaze, Robb raised his head slightly, and then showed a sunny smile towards Ciri.

hiss--

Seeing this scene, Ciri couldn't help touching her forehead. She immediately realized the seriousness of the problem, and reprimanded Jon, who was next to him with a hippie smile:
"Do you think this is fun? Robb is the eldest son of Duke Ed. If something happens, have you thought about the consequences?"

"Don't worry, Sister Ciri, Sean and I will protect Robb well, and our swordsmanship has also improved during this period, this time we just find a chance to practice."

What the hell, use wild hunting to practice? !

Looking at Jon, who is not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, and the two giggling Robb and Theon behind him, Ciri only felt a headache.

Even her father, Geralt, the witcher known as the 'White Wolf', did not dare to be negligent in the battle with the Wild Hunt. You dare to use the Wild Hunt to practice, you are better than Geralt!
"Hey... I will tell Duke Ed about this matter. I advise you to think about it carefully, and stop being such a clever person in the future."

After speaking, he patted the war horse under his crotch, rode towards Duke Ed in the middle of the team, and reported what Robb and others followed.

After all, for the sake of these young people's lives, Ciri didn't mind sending them back to Winterfell for the time being, and then deal with the Wild Hunt.

After hearing Shirley's report, Ed also set his sights on the three young figures behind the team, frowned and declined politely:
"Forget it, they are the young wolves of the Stark family. If they have not experienced the baptism of blood, then what is the difference between them and the hounds raised in captivity?"

Hearing this, Ciri, who was just an outsider, couldn't say much. She could only pray that it wasn't the King of the Wild Hunt—Eredin who came to chase her this time.

However, it seems that not everyone can understand her good intentions:
"What, the eldest son of the Stark family came to help her deal with her pursuers out of kindness, but she still quietly reported to Lord Ed, what a bitch!"

At the back of the team, Theon looked at Ciri who was accompanying Ed, and couldn't help but sneered at Robb in a harsh voice:

"Don't she know how to please you, the future guardian of the northern border? It seems that this woman's brain is not directly proportional to Nako..."

"Keep your mouth clean, Theon, don't forget that the reason our swordsmanship has improved a lot during this period is thanks to Ms. Ciri's patient teaching."

Hearing such vulgar words, Robb angrily scolded Theon who spoke dirtyly, then pulled the hood on his head and quietly observed Ciri's back.

At this time, Robb was only 15 years old, and it was a beautiful age when his love was just beginning and he was young.

In these short two weeks of getting along, although Robb did not have any love at first sight for Ciri, he also developed a little affection for this intellectual and elegant white-haired sister.

Who can refuse a sweet-tempered, skilled swordsman, and a confidant white-haired elder sister with rich experience?

Seeing that his friend who has been with him for many years seems to really put all his heart on Ciri, Theon couldn't help but look at the mature and sexy figure in the distance, and said to Robb with a smirk:
"What, is it possible that our Young Wolf Lord has reached the age to release himself? How about I prepare some drugs for you, or find you some high-quality whores from Winterfell?"

"What are you talking about?! I will never do such a thing that insults the honor of the family. I advise you to restrain yourself and stop being so dissolute!"

Seeing that Robb really seemed to be furious, Theon could only curl his lips, and then retorted in a low voice unwillingly:

"Hmph, Robb, you'll regret it."

"Theon, I am Stark's eldest son!"

Accompanied by the noise of the two, the guard army of the Stark family finally left the jurisdiction of Winterfell and marched towards the distant Long Lake.

———Northern Territory, Long Lake
Long Lake, a huge lake located in the north of Winterfell, is also located in the west of Hearth City.

At this time, on the snowfield next to the lake, the soldiers of the Stark family were sitting around the campfire in a simple camp, waiting for the reinforcements from the Amber family to arrive.

Ed and Robb were chatting patiently by the fire, looking at Ciri who was grilling fish by the fire, Robb asked curiously:
"Ms. Shirley, you seem to be very good at wild survival and hunting skills. May I ask what you used to do?"

"Before..."

After hearing Robb's words, Ciri couldn't help recalling her childhood experience of fleeing from the Nilfgaardians and her training as a witcher in Kaer Morhen.

Reminiscing that he still has to avoid the pursuit of the King of the Wild Hunt, Xi Lijiao couldn't help showing a wry smile on his face, and then said vaguely:
"Since I can remember, I seem to have been carrying out the fate of escaping, and receiving various trainings in swordsmanship and alchemy to facilitate my escape."

"Is that so... That was really a tragic experience. If you don't mind, you can make Winterfell your home."

Looking at Ciri who was sipping grilled fish, Ed couldn't help but recall his two daughters in his mind, and there was a touch of tenderness in his eyes.

Hearing this, Shirley's eyes also showed a slight surprise, but before she opened her mouth to refuse, she heard the sentinel shouting:

"It's the giant banner with a red background! Your lord, the reinforcements from the Amber family have arrived!"

(End of this chapter)