King of The Wall

2021-01-06

Chapter 41 Thanks from Stark
At the signal of Winterfell's new City Lord, the guards turned away and The door was closed, leaving only the two of them in the house. Such a one-on-one situation made Igor's nervous mood a little relaxed - it seemed that it was not bad for oneself.

Robb motioned to Igor to sit down: "Friend, that day you found out that my younger brother fell from the building?"

This friend made Igor completely relieved, and the people from House Stark are not good at covering up. likes and dislikes towards others. He nodded: "Ashamed, I could have stopped Bran Young Master's dangerous move, but unfortunately it didn't work."

"What kind of temper Bran is, I know better than you as a big brother. On the wall, Don't try to persuade anyone to come down, it's our fault, we spoil him too much." Robb said like an adult, sighed old-fashioned and shook his head.

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I really doted on him too much. From chatting with the guards, Igor learned that the adults of House Stark also thought of various ways to help Bran change at first. The hobby who loves to climb high, unfortunately, after several times, the child should climb or climb, and Eddard Stark finally acquiesced to this situation.

Bran's fall is inseparable from James's fright and oneself's interference, but isn't the parent completely irresponsible? From the point of view of a modern person, isn't it that you have neither education nor guardianship - to put it mildly, if you don't fall in your life, it counts as your ability. If you fall, you deserve it. , When the truth is really unclear, you should fight!

Igor also came from childhood and was beaten by his parents. He was beaten for going to the river alone to play in the water and fish, for stealing family money to buy snacks, and for skipping classes. Being beaten in the game room... When I think about it when I grow up, I have several points of gratitude towards my parents instead of resentment. Sticks are not unacceptable beasts as long as they are controlled and explained while fighting.

A person with a flexible mind will think a lot of things when he is in a trance... Of course, Igor, a Night's Watch, is not qualified to preach to Duke Stark's eldest son, and he quietly waits for Robb's next sentence.

"Let's not mention these past events, but the letter you reported, let him escape again."

"The letter I reported?" Igor's expression became solemn : "Assassin ... shot!?"

"Just one night after you left last time, the library tower suddenly caught fire, most of Winterfell were fighting the fire, only my father arranged for Bran The guards inside and outside the room didn't leave their posts without permission..."

"The man did it while there were guards?"

"No, he just ducked and saw someone at the door Then we left." Robb explained: "The guards didn't catch up because they were afraid of a trick, but Winterfell is so big after all, everyone knows each other... After launching everyone to search, we found him."

assassin was caught. Igor really didn't know what to make of a good expression. During the two weeks he stayed in Winterfell, he tried his best to try to change the plot. As a result, the plan to be slapped in the face by both adults and children became a joke. Instead, he finally decided to take advantage of the night. A few whispers to Benjen Stark and he got his goal in one go, clearing Tyrion and oneself from the threat on their way south.

Being busy with work is not as effective as a lie, is this a satire on him, or is reality just so absurd?

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"Have you been interrogated?"

"He refused to obey and was killed while resisting arrest." Robb shook his head: "Actually, It's me who told me not to stay alive - since we know who sent it, then he can only die."

"Yes." Igor nodded, but he was a little fortunate in his heart, in case the assassin was sent by If you catch the confession but it's not Joffrey, then this oolong is big.

"Benjen Uncle said you are a smart person, so you must understand that this assassin must disappear, and this matter cannot be publicized." Robb said solemnly: "Most people in Winterfell don't know What happened, but because the information was provided by you, I decided not to hide it from you out of respect, but I hope you can keep it secret for us."

"Understand..."

Igor is nominee. There is no concept of "Prince breaking the law and the common people" in this world. Even if assassin is really sent by Joffrey, it is difficult for House Stark to pursue it. Unless the Two Great Families go to war, or even if they do, in the end, Robert can only teach his son a lesson.

In peaceful times, it would be possible to make a fuss. With the relationship between Ed and Robert, House Stark will definitely not suffer. However, at the gate where Edd just received news of House Lannister's murder of Jon Arryn and House Head was heading to King's Landing, Stark didn't want to and couldn't fall out with his most important ally, House Baratheon.

This matter, House Stark can only swallow.

"Here you go." Robb took out a leather bag from behind the desk and handed it to him.

Igor took the bag. It was heavy, and it made a crunch of metal collision. It was easy to guess what was inside. He made an uneasy expression: "This?"

" What we found in the place where assassin was hiding should be the fee paid by his small employer." Robb showed an angry expression, "My younger brother is only worth so much money."

"This Maybe it's just a deposit... There will be a balance payment after the event is completed, but give it to me?"

"You are going to King's Landing to work for the Night's Watch Legion, the cost must be not small, I am in this assassination My younger brother's commission has a Golden Dragon added to it, I hope you can use it."

Igor took this bag of not-so-light coins, almost as resolutely as he did when he received the red envelope before crossing. , but soon realized that the customs and habits of this world are completely different from the modern celestial dynasty - this is a gift from a great noble, and oneself does need money.

Igor's departure from Wall was not an initiative sent by Night's Watch Legion. Of course, Commander Mormont made an impossible grant to let oneself, a Ranger who was supposed to be fighting on the front line, go south to avoid danger, but he had no money, even room and meals. The days of having Tyrion to pay for it are really hard.

"Thank you sir."

"Take it away." Robb said nothing else, "Thank you again for your help to my younger brother, remember what I told you just now. , see you at dinner."

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"North respects Night's Watch."

Igor has heard this from the black clothed brothers countless times. , but it wasn't until Robert left for another visit to Winterfell that he realized it wasn't just a statement as he had thought.

Winterfell's teenage new City Lord actually had dinner at the same table with twelve Night's Watchers on this visit.

Igor learned from Yoren's mouth that Robb's move was not the first of its kind or to give Bran special treatment because oneself "saved" Bran, but to follow the rules set by his father Eddard Stark by example: no go Before King's Landing became Prime Minister, every time a Night's Watch arrived at Winterfell, Ed would greet him without exception - deserters and oathbreakers came, and waited on the guillotine; The soldiers not only provided good wine and good food, but also ate at the same table and asked Wall's current situation face to face.

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Strictly speaking, the last time Igor and Benjen Stark arrived in Winterfell, it was because of the King's visit—a rare "snap".

But this kind of treatment can only stay in North after all. The ten-person Ranger escort will go north and return to Wall after staying for a day, while Igor, Yoren, and Tyrion will be at a moderate pace and swaying. Leisurely set foot on the road to the south.

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(end of this chapter)