Sword and Magic and Taxi

As the number of people traveling shrank dramatically, a single carriage could fit everyone in it. Lady Stark, Ser Rodrik and Tyrion Lannister were sitting in the carriage. They were nobles and it was customary to be treated like this, so no one made any comments. Zhao Mai and the troubadour Marian sat in the driver's seat in front of the car, Saffir sat on the roof of the car facing backward, and Bronn rode back and forth to patrol.

Finally out of the foggy area, the field of vision became wider, and the possibility of an ambush and sneak attack became smaller and smaller. However, Zhao Mai and others still dare not take it lightly. The size of the team is more than half smaller than before. If they encounter the same danger as before, the difficulty of dealing with it will be at least four times higher.

Everyone was worried, except Zhao Mai. After all, he was the only one who knew that even if he encountered thousands of troops, as long as he hid in the car, there would be absolutely no danger. Even if the dragon comes, he can make the car escape underground to avoid the dragon's flames. The dragon here burned Harrenhal with fire for seven days and seven nights, burning through the earth... It may never be possible.

The ease and ease he showed seemed unfathomable in the eyes of others. Everyone was observing him as if they were observing unknown wild animals. This feeling made Zhao Mai very uncomfortable. Maybe in the early days of reform and opening up, that was how foreigners felt when they were being watched while walking on the street? It’s true that everyone is polite, but who wants to be stared at with curious eyes all the time?

Fortunately, the Blood Gate finally appeared in front of us, which meant that the Eagle's Nest City was not far away. The Blood Gate is a solid fortification built on the only road from the Bright Moon Mountains to the Eagle's Nest City. This is the exit of a canyon, where up to four knights can ride shoulder to shoulder. The rocky walls on both sides of the canyon are rugged and almost impossible to climb. Long walls and arrow towers are also built at the top, which can cover the entire canyon from a high position. A solid metal gate blocked the exit of the canyon, and there was another one not far behind. A total of eight arrow towers protect the area near the gate. Even if there are 100,000 troops, there will not be more than six people rushing up at one time. The entire canyon is crowded with only a few hundred people, and it is only the effort of two rounds of archery. .

The Blood Gate has never been captured, and it is a nightmare for all infantry and cavalry. However, when Aegon the Conqueror led his dragons to destroy other castles from the air, the ruler of the Eyrie clearly understood the weakness of the Blood Gate, so he led his people to surrender before Aegon arrived. , but it saved the Eastern Territory from a catastrophe. Of course, Zhao Mai can also easily destroy this gate. The direction he can use is more difficult to defend, which is underground.

But he doesn't have to worry about this today, because the team to meet Mrs. Stark has already arrived, and this place has become a welcoming gate instead of a fortress. Young Ser Donnel led a group of cavalry, holding high the blue and white crescent falcon banner of House Arryn, waiting in front of the Blood Gate.

Lady Stark ignored the pleasantries and asked them to send Ser Rodrik to the Eyrie immediately. The maester there was skilled in medicine and might have a chance to save his legs. Zhao Mai thought for a while, and since he had already come here, it would be good to go and see the bachelor's medical skills. In some ways, the knowledge in the city is magic. They can even make moving corpses, and they can do it entirely with simple tools and some potions. It is really amazing.

It's good if someone leads the way. No matter how fast you ride, I can keep up. Zhao Mai sat in the carriage and said, I want to see the bachelor's skills and improve my medical skills.

Caitlin nodded in agreement. As long as Mike asked for something, it would be easy to deal with. It would be really difficult if he didn't ask for anything. Sir Donnel, these are the martyrs I met on the road. Please be accommodating and allow them to pass through the Blood Gate.

You know the guard of the Blood Gate, Ser Brynden Tully, your uncle. I don't think he will refuse your request. Ser Donnel said.

I miss him so much, said Mrs. Stark, take us there quickly.

Due to Sir Rodrik's injury, all etiquette was simplified, which made Zhao Mai breathe a sigh of relief. He doesn't like red tape, and even the etiquette brought by sincere feelings is a bit cumbersome to him. In addition to controlling the direction of the car, his attention was entirely on the surrounding scenery. After several depressing days of walking through the canyon, passing through the Blood Gate meant entering a new world.

Peaks suddenly spread out on either side of him, and a green field lay in the central valley of the rolling mountains. This is a peaceful and quiet place. The sweet springs in the mountains form rivers, which constantly nourish the fertile black soil in the basin. Hundreds of lakes dot the wilderness like large and small mirrors, so whether it is planting or raising, it is a perfect place for planting and raising. It's the most suitable place. For a long time, the residents of the Eastlands have been protected by the mountains, enjoying eternal harvest and tranquility. They deeply love this land where they can live and work in peace and contentment, and do not want to interfere with the ups and downs of the outside world.

The entire basin slopes eastward, stretching all the way to the seaside, ending in steep cliffs. That side is equally easy to defend and difficult to attack. Longbow Hall guards the only beach where one can land. The strong castle and loyal lords ensure the safety of the entire valley.

The Eagle's Nest City is on the north side of this valley and can be seen at a glance from the Blood Gate, but it is not that simple to get there. The group needs to first descend into the fields, pass through the area occupied by barley, wheat and corn, pass three small villages filled with laughter, and then go up the rugged mountain road to the Eagle's Nest City. It is a castle composed of seven towers, located on the highest mountain here, in a dangerous place known as the Giant's Spear. The top of the mountain is about 1,500 meters above the ground, and there are only two ways to go up: either slowly walking up the rugged spiral winding stairs, or being hoisted up in a basket.

Ser Rodrik, I'm afraid you can only be hoisted up in a basket, but I hope you can eventually come down by the stairs. The most beautiful view overlooking the valley from there is. The person who spoke was Ser Brynden Tully. He is an old man with a weathered face, his hair is full of white, and wrinkles gather at the corners of his eyes and mouth. When he met Caitlin, he called her little Kate and was so happy to see his lovely niece again that he kept smiling, a sincerely happy smile. After you go down the mountain and enter the valley, you can start running wildly. I'm wondering, can your car hold up?

Don't worry, Sir Blackfish.

Do you know me? The old man looked at Zhao Mai and found no badges or signs that could indicate his identity.

Isn't the shining thing on the shoulder of your armor the symbol of a black fish? The Tully family has the symbol of silver fish, and you use the black one. What is it if it's not a black fish? Zhao Mai's mood changed after admiring the beautiful scenery of the valley. It was so good that he said: Don't worry, you won't find a better carriage than this.