Game of Thrones: I loaded the witcher system.

Chapter 141 Return to White Harbor
This cavalry of 5000 men, in the process of following their commander Clay Mandalay all the way south, destroyed the city and pulled out the strongholds, and they were invincible.

They all thought that there would be wars in the future, and they would follow Master Clay to snatch those hapless southerners. Anyway, their army was like a chicken and a dog in front of Lord Clay, vulnerable to a single blow.

But there is no banquet in the world. After the army left the Twin River City and went north along the King's Road and passed through the Gulf of Cailin, it was finally time to part.

Clay will lead all the cavalry of the Mandalay family here, leave the main force, and return to White Harbor at the mouth of the White Knife River in the east. The rest of them will continue their way home.

"Lord Seven, I will leave this army to you. I finally brought everyone back, and I didn't let every family in the northern region hate me, Clay Mandalay."

Clay's tone was rather embarrassing, not to say that he was so hypocritical that he couldn't stand the separation, but as the commander of the army, he already liked the feeling of commanding the army, and the team under him was also a team that could let him The powerful soldiers that were cast.

Now it's time for me to go home, and I don't know when I will be able to command such a strong army again to defeat and annihilate the enemies standing in front of me.

"Master Clay, you have returned to the northern border, which means you are home. Now, you should leave immediately. I have something to say, and you may need to listen to it."

The Lord Earl of Seven City, riding on a horse with the horse armor with the Tomahawk emblem of the Seven family, looked at the young man who had resigned as the commander of the cavalry group, but still showed his sharpness, and was very envious.

At his age, he knew to play with his maid on the bed almost every day. He was not married at that time, and it was the most carefree days.

And this Lord Clay Mandalay, no matter how he counts, has made countless military achievements for his family and for the northern border in the war, and his martial power has made countless people jealous.

"Lord Seven, of course I have time, White Harbor is in the east, it can't escape."

Clay smiled, and drove his horse towards the Lord Earl a few steps. Along the way, the Earl of Seven and the Earl of Glover, they were two northern nobles who followed him to the end. At this time If he wanted to say something, Clay certainly wouldn't refuse.

Earl Severn looked around, and the nearest guard was ten steps away. In the howling wind in the north, he should not be able to hear what he and Clay were talking about, so he no longer hesitated, his expression changed. Su, opened his mouth and said:
"Master Cray, I know that you did not have too much selfishness when you led the brothers south along the way. You are a very good commander. I am not dissatisfied with being able to serve as your subordinates on the battlefield. On the contrary, it is the gods Grant me favor."

"My lord, there's no need to be like this. Everything was achieved by everyone's hard work. It's a bit too much to say that."

Clay waved his hand. We broke countless enemies along the way, and we all parted immediately. It would be boring to talk about these polite words.

"My lord, what I want to say is this. You don't need to be modest. You wiped out more than 1 people in Lannister, captured the kingslayer alive, and finally rescued Lord Eddard Stark from Duke Tywin. Think about it." , which one did you not participate in?"

Earl Seven stared into Clay's eyes, and said slowly but firmly:

"In fact, you have participated in everything, and everyone knows it very well, and this is not a good thing for you to some extent."

Clay understood what the other party wanted to say, but he was a little surprised. The Earl of Seven City was an interesting person, and he was able to say these words with his heart, so he couldn't be more perfunctory.

Looking at the vast wilderness in the north, Clay was silent for a while, and then said lightly:
"Lord Seven, I believe that Lord Stark is not so small-minded. They have ruled the northern border for thousands of years, and they will not be able to do this kind of thing if they are against me as soon as I complete my meritorious deeds."

Earl Seven didn't argue with Clay because it was true. He nodded and shook his head again:

"Master Clay, you are right. The Stark family, whether it is Lord Ed or the budding Lord Rob, will not do anything to you directly, but they will guard against you, because you and your family The family is already too powerful."

According to Earl Seven, the current Clay Mandalay, and the Mandalay family behind him, are already on the edge of a cliff.

People in the north are quite xenophobic. They originally rejected the Mandalay family who migrated from the River Bend and still believe in the Seven Gods. River City is the same as White Harbor, and belongs to the Mermaid Banner.

Now, whether the Mandalay family is still a northern family is about to be questioned, and the huge size of the Mandalay family will make these adults in the north even more afraid.

The reason why Earl Seven told Clay today is that he didn't want to see such a young man encounter the hostility of all the northern families because of his wrongdoing in the future.

……

Clay had a lot of chats with Earl Seven, but it was a pity that Clay couldn't find a suitable wine as the army marched forward.

Seeing that this castle is only half a day away from Winterfell, and should be Earl Seven, the staunch Stark family, Clay couldn't help feeling that a war can really change a person.

Why didn't he know that he was already in the center of the vortex? Ed and his son didn't say a word, but it's hard to guarantee that they wouldn't have any thoughts in their hearts. No matter how upright a person is, sitting in that position, you will definitely feel like this thinking, this is not surprising.

In addition, there is also Mrs. Caitlin, who is fanning the flames with Theon Greyjoy, who is not dealing with her. Clay, the Manderly family, will definitely have a number in the hearts of the Stark family.

Ed Stark is not Tywin, and the rainy season of Casmet will not fall on the Mandalay family, but it is impossible for the family to make a difference in the future.

The road to the north has already made him come to an end, and in this dangerous game called Game of Thrones, the winner takes all, and if you don't advance, you will retreat. Clay must find a second road for himself.

After bidding farewell to Earl Seven, Clay took the family's cavalry, spread his horseshoes, and galloped towards White Harbor. He wanted to go home early. After all, he had had enough of the road. There is still much to do.

The old man did not go north with him. He wanted to stay in Twin River City to sort out the family's newest fiefdom. The old man also understood the sensitive situation at the moment, so he had to make the Manderly family fill up after the Frey family collapsed as soon as possible. huge power vacuum.

Only when all the fief forces are integrated and the Mandalay family can assemble a strong army at any time can the family be truly safe, and no one dares to covet themselves easily.

He had already given his granddaughter Wilfield to the Stark family. This was a temporary hostage to show weakness. As for whether she could take the position of the future mistress of the Northern Territory, Earl Wyman did not force her.

All the forbearance now is to buy enough time for the family. When the giant dragon returns from the straits and roars and shocks the Seven Kingdoms, everything is worth it. As the head of the family, he has no way out. Not even Ray.

……

After galloping for four days, Clay finally saw the thick gray-white city wall on the outermost edge of White Harbor again, with the flag of the Mandalay family flying on the battlements.

Clay stopped his horse and carefully observed everything in front of him. This was the starting point for his southward journey. Now that he finally came back, behind him, the cheers of the White Harbor cavalry sounded. It was just a little at first, and finally turned into a mountain. Hurray like a tsunami of indulgence.

Of course they have reason to be happy. Although Clay led them to win battles all the way, there is no one who survives a war. Baigang also saw his brother die. Although no one said anything, but this kind of precarious day, No one wants to last long.

Now, they finally returned home, and the city walls of Baigang gave them a great sense of security. Inside, their wives, children, father, mother, brothers, and sisters were all waiting for their return.

For some reason, Clay suddenly remembered the young unmarried guard he met outside the old man's study before he left. He still remembered the shy guard's face when he introduced the small shield token from his fiancée to him. contented expression.

I don't know if he survived this war. Clay is the commander of the cavalry group. No, it is not appropriate to pay attention to his family's cavalry. Who died or is still alive.

When the packing is done, I'd better ask. If time permits before I leave, I will serve as a witness for him and fulfill the promise I made to him at the beginning, Clay thought in his heart.

"Come on, everyone, we're home!"

Clay turned around, and raised his right fist to the extremely excited cavalry behind him, and said loudly.

His words caused echoes from the White Harbor cavalry. They followed up with their young master's horse and rushed towards the west gate of the White Harbor city wall.

"Clay, you did a great job, the family is proud of you!"

As the old man arranged to stay in White Harbor, Willis Manderly welcomed the return of Clay, a great hero of the family, very formally in the Mermaid Palace.

It's a pity that Clay's father, Wendell Manderly, is still not here. After Stannis shrank his fleet and headed towards King's Landing, the order on the east side of the Strait Sea collapsed completely, and pirates swarmed And to.

The fleet from White Harbor to Pentos was robbed by pirates. The furious Sir Wendell rushed into the Strait Sea with the fleet of White Harbor, chasing these short-sighted pirates all over the world.

"Uncle, I just want to take a shower right now, and then give me a big plate of the most authentic cod in White Harbor. In the past, Vera always snatched it from me, and I never enjoyed it."

Clay gave his uncle a bear hug, then spread his hands helplessly, pointing to his stomach.

Willis laughed loudly, and said repeatedly:

"It's easy to handle. I'll order the kitchen to do it right now. Our Mandalay family, among other things, must not treat anyone badly when it comes to food. Go and wash yourself first, and don't worry about the rest. Just come here after finishing, I’m sure it’s ready for you!”

Willis gave his own nephew a guarantee. Originally, he thought that Clay would become very angry after being beaten in the blood this time. When he was young, his father Earl Wyman, after returning from the Usurper War, looked like that, and he still remembers it vividly until now.

But now it seems that Clay has not changed much. Except that he can no longer see the greenness that a 17-year-old boy should have, Clay is still Clay, from any angle.

"Okay, let's talk about Uncle later. I'll wash myself first. If it weren't for the conditions in the army that don't allow it, I would have wanted to wash it a long time ago. I really can't stand the smell on my body."

"Heh, you really know how to enjoy it, so hurry up and go."

Willis waved his hand, indicating that Clay could leave. To be honest, he couldn't bear the very polluting smell on Clay. The incense in the Mermaid Palace couldn't suppress the smell, it was too strong !

After a brisk wash, Clay, who changed three buckets of water in a row, finally put on the richly patterned and brightly colored aristocratic gown handed over by his servant, transforming himself from a blood-stained warrior back into a cute The young master of Baigang.

"Oh, this is what I look like. My image management was really bad before. No, I need to improve. Also, this is the trouble of being single. If there is a woman, the mandarin duck bath should be finished by now. ..."

Clay complained in his heart that he was really unqualified as a noble young master. For other noble young masters of his age, as long as he was a little more courageous, not to mention the outrageous operation of killing thousands of people, at least the maids around him must be exhausted.

It's outrageous, now that there are several illegitimate children, rich and powerful nobles have a natural advantage in this regard, just look at how rich Tyrion's private life is.

After tidying up, it’s time to eat. Clay has eaten dry rations for more than a month, and he hasn’t experienced the joy of eating for a long time. Now, he finally relaxes. Thinking about the level of cooks in White Harbor, Clay stayed Disappointing saliva.

Damn, really hungry.

Walking around to the hall of the Mermaid Palace, he heard the long-lost "Master Clay" being called on the way. As soon as Clay arrived at the door, he smelled the aroma of food.

That's right, that's the smell, the smell of fried cod. Today, finally, no one snatched it from me!
"Come on, Clay, I will definitely give you enough cod today. You can eat as much as you want."

Willis sat in the high-back chair, looked at Clay with a smile, the wine glass in his hand was dangling, and pointed to the seat next to him. On the seat was a large plate full of fried, crispy and browned cod. strip.

He skillfully opened a bottle of the old man's collection for his eldest nephew, and Willis himself fought with a leg of lamb. The Mandalay family's fighting power for food is difficult to find a single enemy in the seven kingdoms.

The two of them didn't speak, and they concentrated on dealing with the food on the plate first, and took a ton of mouthfuls when they were thirsty, and then continued to fight.

When the battle came to an end, Clay leaned comfortably in the chair, smacking the taste in his mouth, and finally felt completely relaxed.

"Clay, my father sent me a letter saying that after you come back, I will be in charge of everything. You will be leaving soon. Where are you going?"

Clay took the napkin, wiped off the greasy corners of his mouth, took a long breath, and spit out a name:
"Essos..."

(End of this chapter)