King of The Wall

2021-03-11

Chapter 19 Lies and Redemption

Igor is bullshitting, but not bullshit. Martin once said that the world where the Westeros continent is located is a planet, which is spherical, slightly larger than Earth, and has a wider land area... I have personally verified this statement. Judging from the somatosensory air pressure and gravity, the planet environment where the Ice and Fire world is located is very similar to Earth. If the original author's setting does take effect in this world, that is, "the land area of the Ice and Fire world accounts for more than Earth", then Westeros goes west. In the ocean, there may be land or larger islands.

The identity of the transmigrator, no one will believe it, and knowing the plot and understanding of the important characters is the biggest reliance for him to get along... These two secrets cannot be told to others, then Westeros West Coast The vast "sunset sea" that most local residents have no knowledge of, has become an excellent choice for oneself's fictional origin.

What I have to add is that the statement that oneself is from the other side of the ocean is not played by Igor on the spot. He used this statement when introducing oneself to the Night's Watch brothers. Its biggest advantage is that there is no any People can dismantle, and when they want to add some settings to oneself in the future, they can use customs and cultural differences as an excuse to add whatever comes to mind.

As for traveling around the world, it was really Igor's idea of using his spare time at dinner. However, although it is improvisation, it is also not a random fabrication - the source of inspiration naturally does not need to be explained, and the purpose of telling this story is quite clear: to leave the core members of the House Lannister in front of you by choosing the right way and taking the right medicine. Under the impression, try to find a breakthrough from him and get out of the Night's Watch Legion.

To a disabled dwarf with big dreams and a desire to understand the world, how many people between Heaven and Earth can be more interesting than an adventurer from the other side of the ocean? ? The claim that oneself funded this round-the-world trip is to make Tyrion feel that the Night's Watch, who can speak in front of him, is not from the common people at the bottom.

After more than a year of life, Igor has understood that in this world, one's background is one of the most critical factors that determine the attitude of others, and a slightly elevated identity of oneself is an important factor in interacting with others. Important bonus. And using the hint of "unintentional leaks" to involuntarily create the illusion that oneself "has money and leisure" is much more credible than directly declaring that oneself is from the upper class.

This camouflage can not only partially eliminate the sense of distance brought about by the difference in identity between each other, but also lay a more equal foundation for the next interaction between the two, and it can also help oneself be different from others. Asian faces and clearly far superior knowledge and quality upbringing to provide a reasonable explanation can be said to serve multiple purposes.

Igor has never been a person who likes to lie, brag, or act cool, but if it's for the safety of his life, he hasn't lived enough...even if he deceives everyone in the world.

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Someone who wants to escape from the black-shirted Legion is racking his brains to wrap oneself, but the illegalimate child who wants to join has already quickly assembled the Broken Sword, and is keenly aware of it. Found the problem.

"This sword is very strangely broken." Jon Snow looked at the Broken Sword, which was basically restored to its original shape by oneself, and noticed the abnormality, but he suffered from lack of sufficient words to describe: "A weapon forged from steel, If you want to break, it won't be like this."

"That's right, under normal circumstances, the fracture will have obvious deformation." Igor took the conversation and said what he wanted to say on behalf of the boy. He has already finished the information that should be conveyed, and some topics cannot be opened by oneself. "The fracture is where the blade collides with the Others weapon. Under the action of Ice Magic, the steel loses its toughness and becomes more brittle than cast iron. It cannot withstand the impact during the impact, and it breaks into two pieces. ."

Jon stared blankly at the Two Swords made of oneself on the table, and finally understood why Benjen Uncle said those words.

"This is a farce!" Tyrion was not interested in the Broken Sword on the table. He didn't know and didn't want to know what a broken steel sword would look like under normal circumstances. He was more concerned about the legendary one. new continent. Although I don't fully believe Igor's words, I instinctively felt that the other party's explanation about the origin of oneself was not false, and subconsciously raised the injustice for him: "You come from a continent that we don't know, you should have been the most important guest of Westeros for thousands of years, but it turned out that When you go ashore, you are caught by a group of northerners to see Wall!? Are you willing to stay in the cold and remote North of the North all your life?"

"Not willing, but what can I do?"

"I'll find a way to help you leave."

Brother, you're too embarrassing. Igor choked on his breath and almost choked on oneself's saliva. This is exactly the result he wanted, but it was too easy and too fast. Is oneself enough to be transported?
"Uh...many thanks to the kindness of the Lord, but, in the history of Westeros, is there any example of becoming a Night's Watch and then becoming a normal person again."

"As far as I know , no." dwarf shrugged: "After taking the oath, you will either be a Night's Watch for the rest of your life, or you will become a Night's Watch deserter, there is no third way. But what I said was to help you leave, and I didn't say that you would take off your black clothed. ..."

"Is this any different?"

"Tell me a story, there was once a nobleman who was on the wrong side in a political dispute, and he had no choice but to join after he lost power. Night's Watch. Who knows that a few years later, the person he supported took the opportunity to take the throne again. Then, the Night's Watch returned to oneself's home in the name of raising food for his black clothed brothers, like an ordinary The nobles live a life of eating, drinking, enjoying and being a woman, and they never return to the Wall until they die."

"What are you talking about." Jon has just been concentrating on the Broken Sword, and only listens to the story of the transmigrator. In the first half, "Don't keep the Night's Watch of the Wall? Can you treat the law and the oath as nothing if you just need an excuse!"

"Of course it's not that simple, as long as the Lord Commander of Night's Watch is made public Declaring him a deserter, he will be automatically added to the wanted list by the lords and nobles of the entire continent... whether it is his family's bannermen or the emperor The reason is that Night's Watch Legion has always acknowledged his status as a 'Forage Collector', and he has indeed 'raised' food for Legion as announced by both parties."

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"I see, if the political enemies who forced him to join the Night's Watch were defeated, and he could do more for the Wall defenders than staying in the Wall, the Blackshirts wouldn't risk offending the King. The risk, cast aside all considerations for face forcibly recall him or declare him a deserter!" Igor suddenly realized that he didn't expect this method, but after looking back and thinking about it, he soon found the key: "I'm afraid what the adults said Nobles, it's not at all the food and forage obtained by raising."

"Of course, this plan needs to solve two major problems. problem. The first is to be thick-skinned enough, and the second is - to keep getting enough supplies to satisfy the appetite of the Night's Watch Legion...to get Wall's defenders to officially admit that he's not a deserter. "Tyrion continued, "The strong family property is the most fundamental reason. Let me ask, between food and grass enough to feed hundreds of soldiers and a soldier who doesn't care about it, which one will Night's Watch Legion choose? ”

Igor touched his chin and fell into contemplation.

Igor, a thick-skinned person who has faced Others directly, thinks it’s not a problem at all, but the latter...oneself can really be in this world It can be considered that he has nothing, and his net worth is barely negative. Even a random maid in Winterfell is richer than oneself. How can he afford the high "ransom"?
In front of me, there is someone who can afford that. The person who pays the price - the guardian of the Westerlands, Duke of Casterly Rock, Tywin Lannister, the son of "the richest man in the Westeros", if he is willing to help, everything will be no problem. But today, the two are only meeting for the first time, how can they ask for it? Such help?
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"Why haven't I heard of this guy? "Jon came back to his senses," and the Night's Watch Legion is a separate organization from the Seven Kingdoms, even if the king has no power to interfere in its internal affairs. "

"You haven't heard of this story, firstly because the person was not born in North, and secondly because he and Night's Watch Legion got together and separated, and there was no quarrel. It's not even an important role. "Tyrion snorted. "As for the king's right to interfere in the internal affairs of Night's Watch? You are still too young, and when you grow up, you will understand that if you are strong enough, you can interfere with whatever you want. "

Jon was at a loss for words and wanted to refute, but couldn't find any arguments. He knew in his heart that the other party was right, so he blushed and said nothing.

"I can sort out the first set of problems for you and help get the first ransom. "dwarf didn't talk to youngster anymore, but looked towards Igor," but you have to find a way to yourself in the follow-up. In addition, I have a condition, you have to tell me more about China's advanced technology and the customs there. . "

"many thanks sir!" "Anyway, Igor's joy at the moment is heartfelt - although it's a little unreal that everything is going well, he's betting right.

"But he's the Night's Watch sworn. Jon on the side also temporarily forgot the Broken Sword on the table, and murmured: "How can..."

"So child, tell me, this explorer from the Sunset Sea end, maybe He was the first Chinese who set foot on the land of Westeros, and was forced to see Wall for his entire life because he took a few potatoes for his life after the shipwreck. Is this reasonable? Tyrion smiled and interrupted the teenager: "You know, he's not an illegal child, and he's not going anywhere. "

"In my hometown, it is illegal to force someone to swear, and the oath is invalid." Igor continued, "It doesn't seem to be the custom at Westeros, but I've served those potatoes for a year, and even risked mortal danger by killing one of the Others." I don't owe you anything anyway... I still have relatives waiting for me at home, I can't and shouldn't stay here forever. "

Jon sighed: "Okay, as you like, I'll just pretend I didn't hear what you discussed." "

"Thanks for your kindness, but we're not discussing deserting." Tyrion shrugged. "Even if you tell your father, or the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, what we're talking about, they can't do anything about it. It's a conspiracy, you'll understand when you grow up." "

Being treated like a child made Jon look a little puffed up. He glanced at the Broken Sword on the table with a serious expression, and suddenly said, "I've decided to join Night's Watch." . ”

“It is best to calm down before making important decisions. Tyrion looked up at the illegalimate child again, "However, I kind of understand your thoughts - wildling gathers under King-Beyond-the-Wall, Others with Ice Magic looming in the woods, others are thinking of staying away from danger The land, at this time, only by taking the initiative to go to the danger, can we make achievements and gain fame and glory. "

"I am not for fame and glory!" I just..." The teenager stared at the two strange Broken Swords on the table, and suddenly straightened up, "I just want to protect my family and the millions of residents of North from the terrorist threat from the extreme northern lands. "

"Yes, touching." "Tyrion nods, no longer joking with illegalimate child, but looking at Igor: "Just in time, I also decided to visit the Wall, the first of Nine Wonders Made By Man, it would be a pity not to see it with my own eyes. Make sure what my new friend from China says is true or not. When the time comes, we might walk together. ”

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(end of this chapter)