The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 43 The Knight Returns Eastward

Andas, the birthplace of the Andals. Since a long time ago, the Andals have lived in the hilly valleys of the Andas, where they established a splendid civilization.

In the hills of Andas, it is said that seven gods walk here. The Heavenly Father picked seven stars from the sky to make a crown and crowned the first king of Andas, Hugo, the King of the Hills.

The Kingdom of Ancient Andas was a country full of desire for expansion. The blond knight and the sons and daughters of the Rhoyne River had fought for hegemony many times. However, at that time, neither of them would have thought that their descendants would go to the west.

However, when the dragon breathed flames and brought catastrophe, not all the Andals left the hills, there were still some who stayed on this land.

On one of the few safe beaches in the Andas, a shepherd was driving his sheep forward with the help of a sheepdog. The sheep were so numerous that they looked like a white cloud.

And in the mouths of the shepherds, they sang the ancient songs of the Andals,

"In the mist of history,

He will come again,

Sail across the sea,

To the wounded country,

A sign belonging to the Seven Gods,

Like fire on this water,

What do we pray for?

It's for ourselves,

Just wait,

Even though he may wander for a while,

There will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

He went where no one had gone before,

But there will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

There is something in the dark spark deep inside,

a dream lie,

Surrounded by despair,

He felt the will to fight,

There was no surrender,

Always remember,

It doesn't end here,

we are not alone,

Just wait,

Even though he may wander for a while,

There will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

He went where no one had gone before,

But there will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

He will return in crimson tides,

Even though we know the bridge is burned,

He will return,

Return again,

Just wait,

Even though he may wander for a while,

There will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

He knows the unknown,

There will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

One day they will be carved in stone,

The hero returns home,

He always comes and goes with a lonely figure,

But there will eventually be,

A hero comes home,

Just wait,

Even though he may wander for a while,

There will eventually be,

A hero comes home. "

After singing this song, which he had heard from his grandfather and which, according to his grandfather, had been passed down for more than ten generations, Shepherd Wood smiled disdainfully. He had just been imagining the return of his relatives from the West. It was really a dream.

Forced by the former Dragon King of Valyria, the Andal warbands crossed the Narrow Sea one by one, and the lords and knights set foot on foreign lands one after another, but those who stayed had to face the cruel rule of the Dragon King.

It was not a good time. The Dragon King was very cruel to the people under his rule. Andal towns were once densely distributed on the entire east coast of the Narrow Sea. Then the Dragon King broke through these towns and captured the people in the Fourteen Devouring Fire Peaks, and the towns On the ruins of Valyria, the colonial city of Valyria stood.

In those days, the culture of the Andals was severely degraded. They could only hide in the valleys and hills of the Andals. People could only comfort themselves with prophecies and poems that their relatives in the west would return to save them.

But with the destruction of Valyria, the rule of the Dragon King also completely collapsed. At this time, the Andals who stayed in Andas launched an independent movement to resist the trading city-states, and at the same time, they continued to send envoys to their relatives in the west. , hoping that they can send troops to help their compatriots staying in their hometown.

But it is a pity that the envoys sent by Andas often never return. Even if they do come back, they bring news that the Andal lords of Westeros are busy fighting among themselves and cannot help them at all. Under such circumstances, the Andals in the East were completely disappointed. The prophecies and poems hoping for the return of their relatives in the West were completely divorced from politics and turned into a beautiful prophecy for people to comfort their miserable lives.

The shepherd had just been using the poem of Return of the Hero to relieve his fatigue, and then he smiled to himself. Instead of fantasizing about those Western relatives that could not be reached with eight poles, it would be better to take good care of the sheep. These sheep are the Pantos. The products of the city lords, they value these livestock.

Pantos' most famous product, cheese, relies on the raw materials provided by such small herds managed by shepherds.

Shepherd Wood calculated the living expenses on his hands now. He felt that he was getting more and more stretched now. He was thinking about whether to go to the coast of Braavos. Many young men have gone there recently, and some people have made a lot of money.

The plains are not very safe recently, and sporadic centaur war gangs have gone deep into the plains to rob, even the far-flung land where he is located has been greatly affected. As always, the masters in Pentos City will not care. Maybe some passionate young noble will lead the guards to encircle and suppress the centaurs, but the possibility of such a thing happening is really low, and he doesn't care at all. Report hope.

Shepherd Wood didn't care about slaves or the independence of the Andals. He just wanted to live a good life without being disturbed by war, find a wife, and have a few children. That was enough.

I heard that there was another uprising in the river valley, and there was still a fuss about the Saint of the Seven Gods. The saint also brought down a big slave owner in the river valley in court. Many young people were very excited. But the shepherd just looked at them coldly.

As a shepherd living alone, the shepherd spent countless days and nights on the uninhabited coast and wilderness. He also slept and ate in the ruins of the ancient Andas Kingdom. These days and nights gave him a lot of time to think. He is now I just want to live peacefully.

For this reason, he prayed to the seven gods countless times, but the seven gods were always so indifferent, and his prayers never received an answer - but he did not expect an answer, he prayed just for peace of mind.

Just as the shepherd was thinking about his future, he suddenly heard the roar of a sheepdog at his feet. The sound made him a little upset, but after shouting several times in succession, the dog was still barking. Shepherd Wood stood impatiently. He stood up and turned around, and when he was about to pack away the dog, he saw a scene he would never forget.

Under the sun, a huge fleet with a seven-pointed star symbol was seen heading towards the coast. The fleet was so huge that it occupied the edge of the entire horizon.

Looking at the huge fleet, the shepherd was so frightened that he sat down on the ground. The sheepdog barked louder, and even the sheep began to become restless.

After sitting on the ground for a while, the shepherd realized what he was doing. He stood up, and the first thing that came to his mind was the song, the song about the knights of the West coming back to save the land of Andas.

Shepherd Wood quickly drove the sheep back to his settlement. He had to take the news with him. He felt that this army heading to the coast would have a strong impact on his life and even the entire Andes. Impact.

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"Andas, we are finally here."

Hugo grabbed a handful of dirt from the ground and kissed it. He finally reached the east. Another difficulty in the expedition was now overcome by him.

He arrived at the beach in a small boat, bringing only some of the top brass of the expeditionary force with him. Before them, some soldiers had landed to ensure the safety of the beach.

The large troops have not yet landed. Although the passengers above are extremely restless and want to board the Eastern Continent as soon as possible, Hu Ge still asks them to wait. They must not rush on board at this time, as it is too easy to cause trouble.

Beside Hu Ge, the clergy headed by the old sparrow were already kissing the ground under their feet. Hu Ge's old subordinates were looking at this eastern land with curiosity. As for the nobles, they gathered there and didn't know what they were planning. What.

"Get ready to log in. Everyone must be mentally prepared. I have emphasized to everyone many times the complexity and difficulty of logging in. I hope everyone will pay attention to it."

Hu Ge said to everyone seriously again, but compared to his seriousness, some people's eyes were full of indifference or superficial seriousness. People with sailing experience, such as Earl Jero and representatives of the business group, were the most serious.

As Hu Ge announced the adjournment of the meeting, everyone began to get busy. The long-awaited messenger sent a signal to the sea, telling them that they could take action there.

Next, a huge landing kicked off, and Hugo climbed up a nearby hill and first looked at the landing place they selected. This was a very dangerous bay, with a crescent-shaped land covering the area. A small piece of ocean is surrounded by it. As long as that narrow entrance is blocked, no one can threaten the fleet in the bay.

Then, Hugo looked at the mountains in the distance. They were the Andas hills where the Seven Gods once walked, the goal of his expedition. He finally saw this land.

"Lord Hugo, what are your next decisions?" Earl Jero asked beside him. The Earl is responsible for commanding the navy, but the specific work is left to the people below.

"First figure out the situation nearby. This land is called Pingdi, and it is also part of the Andas. The area is mainly Andals, and they are all up for grabs." Hugo said immediately, "We have to figure out who is the enemy and who is inside." Friends, then, we have to understand where the Pentos army is, and the Pentos people must be prepared."

"The Seven Gods bless us, Lord Hugo. Under the blessing of the Seven Gods, we will definitely win." Count Jero said easily. After experiencing the miracle of the Seven Gods opening a path in the sea, Count Jero became Very optimistic.

However, the loud noise that occurred behind them greatly broke this optimistic atmosphere. When the two looked back, they saw two boats colliding together. Amidst the roar and quarrel, Hugo and Jero understood clearly. Understand the cause and effect of the incident - some impatient ships wanted to land as soon as possible, so they ignored orders and sailed directly to the beach, then destroyed the original plan, which ultimately led to such a tragedy.

"Lord Jero, we should not get carried away. Although we are blessed by the Seven Gods, we still have to act cautiously. After all, God helps those who help themselves. We cannot rely on the Seven Gods for everything, and the Seven Gods cannot always help us. Shouldn't we Do we expect the Seven Gods to chop our enemies to death on the battlefield?"

Hu Ge patted Jero on the shoulder, and then walked on. It was better for him to handle such matters personally. As a favored person standing there, no one could find fault with him.

"He who helps himself will be helped by God..." Count Jero chewed Hu Ge's words and looked at Hu Ge thoughtfully.

"After the army lands, you should lead the fleet back to Seagull Town as planned. I need you to bring more supplies and manpower. Preserving the road back to the west is also crucial for morale."

Hu Ge did not intend to let the fleet stay here. Due to the existence of the Purple Sail Fleet, the expeditionary force's fleet was largely just an existing fleet. So instead of letting them stay in the port and waste time, it would be better to go back to collect cargo.

"I know, don't worry, I will definitely bring the people and goods." Earl Jero of Seagull Town promised seriously. Before he saw the miracles one after another, his words would only be superficial words, but after seeing the miracles After that, it's no longer a scene.

(End of this chapter)