Chapter 168 167. Knight’s Morality

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

It's a bit difficult to walk around here, let alone just walk around.

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.

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It stands to reason that Robert, as the leader of the Seven Kingdoms, should be more than capable of dealing with the Lannister West.

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

How many families has Tywin Lannister used his gold mine to make friends with and control over the years? No one knows.

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

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

"Sansa, where's Arya?"

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

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

"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!"

With the final instructions, the convoy immediately took action.

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

"I understand. The place where we first met was near the Neck Lake, and I will send you there. Until then, I will still be your guard, and I will perform my duties as a guard."

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

"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 while as if he was sizing up some kind of precious animal, and then suddenly smiled.

I was timid and had to agree immediately.

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

Therefore, Ed Stark had to urgently return to the north to gather his troops to prepare for a big war that would probably engulf the entire kingdom.

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

The road to the north and back to the location where the celestial sphere meets the fissure will never be easy.

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

"Yes, my lord."

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

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

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 running wolf" who longed for adventure.

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

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 King's Road from King's 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."

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.

There is actually Balerion's entire skull in the palace crypt, but it's a bit exaggerated to be able to swallow a mammoth's head in one gulp.

Those noble adults began to fight each other. No matter they were frightened civilians or somewhat ambitious people, it was impossible for them to care about the current situation.

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

"Can I come with you? Even a quick march! I can hold on! Please dad! Let me see!"

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

"Yeah." Ed sighed deeply.

"None of these territories are within the Lannister 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 wife's natal family."

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

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

"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.

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

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

"Don't even think about it, Alia. I know exactly what hardships you will endure when you grow up like this. No matter whether it is a rapid march, or the obstacles and dangers you may encounter on the road. I can't take you with me."

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

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

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

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

After turning down the stairs from the study room, Ed felt a little strange at this moment. Aria seemed to be particularly easy to deal with today. Normally, this kind of request would not stop until half an hour.

The dragon bone dagger was inserted into his waist.

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

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

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

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

Lan En nodded slightly.

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

"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 it’s true. I have to admit it, Lan En. I don’t trust him to put the task of summoning the vassals in the north on his shoulders.”

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 had spread about a fight near the Mud Gate.

Ed shook his head helplessly.

"You're in this situation, and you still tell me honestly?"

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

"That is to say, we will not encounter large forces belonging to the Lannister. Unless they have begun to fully invade other territories and declare war on the local lords."

The bones of 'Black Death' Balerion, this mandible alone has taken up more than half of the space of the cart.

"Qory, go to the palace cellar and help Lan En 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!"

"There's going to be a war?!"

But now, traveling lightly and simply, there are about twenty people equipped with two horses, and a large cart is responsible for transporting things. The main thing is a huge dragon mandible.

At this time, in Junlin City, there were eyes in the cracks of every window observing the group of people leaving the city.

"I'm not in King's Landing, you have to take care of your sister before we leave!"

The mandible was so rugged and ferocious that even its edges drooped to the ground when it was placed on the carriage.

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

The Duke of the North 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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