Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 168 167. Knight's Morality

When Ed and Lan En returned to the Prime Minister Tower, the original solemn and orderly entrance of the tower had become a mess.

It's a bit difficult for people to leave this place, let alone a horse.

Needless to say, that's what Jory Cassel did.

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

It stands to reason that Robert, as the lord of the Seven Kingdoms, should be more than enough to deal with a western region of Lannister.

But war is not simply a matter of showing off chariots and horses.

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

How many people still secretly miss the era when they were ruled by House Targaryen?This also no one knows.

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

That's why Ed Stark urgently returned to the north to gather troops to prepare for a big battle that would probably sweep the entire kingdom.

"Sansa, you and Aliya stay in King's Landing. This time it's not for fun. We're going to march in a hurry. We're going to fight soon."

Ed gave instructions to the panicked elder daughter while sorting out the scrolls, documents, and seals on his desk.

The keel dagger was stuck in his waist.

Sansa is not a strong character, and she is not likely to refute when Ed gives orders.

Immediately timidly agreed.

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

"Going to war?!"

Aliya's face was worried at first, which was different from the worry on Sansa's face. She had really seen blood and cruelty around Lan En.

She was worried that this world would become that chaotic and violent world.

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

"Can I go with you? A quick march! I can hold on! Please, Daddy! Let me see!"

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

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

"Don't even think about it, Alia. I know exactly what kind of hardship you can endure at such a big age. Whether it's a quick march, or obstacles and dangers that may be encountered on the road. I can't take you with me."

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

Turning to go downstairs from the study, Ed felt a little strange at this moment. Today's Alia seems to be particularly easy to pass, and usually such requests don't stop for half an hour.

But after all, the situation was in a hurry, and the prime minister didn't have time to think about his daughter's abnormality, so he could only hurry up and take action.

"Jory, go to the palace cellar and help Lann pack the keel away. That's the king's reward for him. Be quick, we'll be leaving in an hour!"

"Yes, my lord."

When Ed followed Robert from the North to King's Landing, their long caravan could stretch for miles.

But now, with light packs and simple travels, all twenty or so people are equipped with two horses, and a large cart is responsible for transporting things.Mainly a huge giant dragon mandible.

The mandible is so rugged and ferocious that it hangs on the carriage and even its edges are drooping to the ground.

Fortunately, the dragon skeleton is relatively light because of the flight, otherwise it may affect the forward speed.

The bones of 'Black Death' Balerion, the mandible alone already occupied more than half of the space in the cart.

There is actually Balerion's entire skull in the palace vaults, but the head of a mammoth that could be swallowed in one mouthful is a bit of an exaggeration.

In order to ensure the speed of action and the carrying capacity estimated by Lan En himself, this mandible is the limit.

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

"Sansa, where's Arya?"

Ed, who was riding on a horse, asked his daughter who was seeing off in front of the Prime Minister's Tower.

"I don't know." The red-haired lady was still immersed in anxiety, "You don't let Aliya go with you, she must be angry and hide."

Ed shook his head helplessly.

"I'm not in King's Landing, you have to take care of my sister, let's go!"

With one last order, the convoy immediately took action.

The sound of rumbling horseshoes sounded, and they rushed to the outside of the Red Castle.

The ordinary residents of King's Landing also vaguely sensed that the atmosphere in the capital was not right at this time, and a fight near the Mud Gate had already spread.

Those noble adults started to fight each other, no matter whether they were frightened civilians or ambitious figures, it was impossible for them not to care about the current situation.

At this time, in King's Landing City, there were eyes in every window to observe the group of people leaving the city.

Lan En can keenly feel these observations, and he also knows it in his heart, so...
Going to the north, the road back to the location of the celestial sphere intersection rift will never be easy.
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The Kingsroad is a high-quality road that runs almost the length of Westeros.

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

In ancient times when there was no cement asphalt pavement, regular roads with strong 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 the eyes of the spies, but in order to save time, they had to take this road.

"We take the King's Road from King's Landing to return to the northern border. We will first be in the territory directly under the royal family, then enter the riverland, and then cross the Neck to reach the northern border."

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

"These territories are not within Lannister's sphere of influence. The northern border belongs to the Stark family, and the king's land is directly loyal to Robert. As I told you before, the riverland is my wife's natal family."

Lane nodded slightly.

"In other words, we will not encounter a large force belonging to the Lannisters. Unless they have begun to invade other territories in an all-round way and declare war on the local lords."

"But you should be prepared, right? It's impossible not to send a small group of troops to intercept and kill you."

"Yeah." Ed sighed deeply.

"I have fought all my life, and I know that this journey will never be easy. But I also know how rebellious the lords of the North are. My eldest son is very good, but he is still too young. He is far from you , and the truth is not small. I have to admit it, Lan En. I don't feel relieved to put the task of summoning the northern vassals on his shoulders."

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

Ed looked at Lan En, muttered his mouth a few times, and seemed a little tangled.

"Actually, Lan En. If you don't want titles and fiefdoms, then based on your ability, the best choice is to stand alone in this war. This war will be chaotic."

Lan En looked at Ed for a while as if looking at some kind of rare beast, and then suddenly smiled.

"You are in this situation, and you are still open and honest with me?"

"I must tell you clearly the risks and benefits of the task, and then let you decide whether to take it or not. This is the basic morality of an employer." Ed looked seriously at Lan En.

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

Lan En nodded slightly with a smile of seeing something interesting.This expression even made Ed a little at a loss.

"I'm sure you're a knight worthy of my admiration, Lord Stark. So this time."

"Even if it's not for Aliya's sake, I will help you walk back to the north."

The face of the Duke of the North showed doubts: "Huh? What does this have to do with Alia?"

Lan En smiled without saying a word.

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