Sword and Magic and Taxi

The closer we get to Castle Black and the Great Wall, the more obvious the feeling of magical runes becomes. A power of rejection clearly acted on Zhao Mai. Fortunately, this is not the kind of threat and harm of you will die if you dare to get close, but a gentle warning: No strange monsters are allowed to pass here.

Apart from this warning, no other problems have been found so far, but Zhao Mai has a feeling: if you break in forcefully, you will definitely die without a burial place. Within the range of perception of the natural force, the magical power of the Great Wall of Despair is vast and unmatched, at least with Zhao Mai's current ability. So he obediently drove to the gate of Castle Black, got out of the car and asked to enter.

Tell me again, what are you here for? The night watchman on the city wall felt that he had misheard, maybe because of the poor ale in Mole Village. He moved his stiff fingers, held the spear tighter, stuck his head out from the city gate, and asked.

My name is Mike, and I come from the south. I would like to ask the night watchman to agree to let me go to the north of the Great Wall to see the scenery there. Zhao Mai shouted loudly to the guard on the city gate, his voice was blown by the wind, and It must have reached the castle.

This kid must be crazy. Night watchman Deke said to his companions. Go report it to the officers and see if they can open the door for him.

Ser Alliser Dayne happened to be in charge of the gate that day. He sent Deke down to check the car and found nothing suspicious, so he opened the door and let Zhao Min in. A fine carriage, but pulled by only one horse. There are almost no mud spots or snow on the body, and the horse seems unaffected by the ice and snow. Is this not suspicious? He really wanted to beat Deke, but he didn't expect that boy to be so blind and stupid.

Holding his hand on the hilt of his sword, Ser Alliser called for several guards to stand in front of the coachman. The more he looked, the more suspicious Mike became. After all, no one could ignore the freezing weather in the north. People who drove all the way in the wind and snow should not be so relaxed. You said your name is Mike, what's your last name?

Zhao, my surname is very rare here. Zhao Mai rubbed his hands and said, Who are you?

Ser Alliser Dayne, the chief instructor, is responsible for training the clay men to become the Night's Watch. Alliser nodded and said, So, you are going to join the Night's Watch?

I don't have that idea yet, I just want to see the other side of the Great Wall. Zhao Mai replied: It is said that beyond the Great Wall is a magnificent world of ice and snow. It would be a pity not to go and see it.

You want to go there and die? Allisa laughed twice. He would definitely not let someone he thought was suspicious get his wish, so he shook his head and refused: No, you can go back the way you came. I can't let you pass.

At this moment, the small bell of the temple rang. It was the bell that Mormont, the commander of the Night's Watch, summoned everyone. It was time to take the oath. All night watchmen, except those who are on duty at their posts, must witness this ceremony. Sir Alliser waved his hand and told Zhao Mai to go back where he came from, but how could Zhao Mai obey?

Well, I want to visit the sacred ceremony of the Night Watch. Is this okay? This way, even if I go back, I can tell others the story here and let more people know about and help the Night Watch.

Allisa thought about it for a while and realized that this would be beneficial to the Night Watch, so she could agree to it. You are not a night watchman and cannot carry weapons. So if you want to enter the temple, you must let me check!

Zhao Mai nodded, took out two daggers from his side and threw them into the car, then opened his arms for him to search. Anyway, his weapons were hidden in his bracelets, and he didn't have anything big on him.

Rather than inviting Zhao Mai to visit, it is better to say that he is escorting Zhao Mai. He stood at the very back of the church, with three brothers in black standing behind him, surrounding him in a semicircle. Inside the church, a ray of morning light penetrated through the gap in the clouds. It happened to shine in at this time and hit the large crystal in the center of the south-facing window, changing into seven colors of rainbow light. An emaciated monk stood in the light, next to the altar, holding a lit incense burner, the smell of incense wafting throughout the room. The brothers of the night watchman, including the recruits, were all sitting neatly on the benches, and no one blocked Zhao Mai's view.

Sir Alliser glared at Zhao Mai, walked through the gathered people and walked onto the stage. Senior officials of the Night Watch were all sitting on the stage. The person hanging on the long iron chain is the bachelor of Castle Black, the old man respected by everyone as Master Yimeng. His eyes were blurry and he had basically lost his vision, but he was still able to look after everyone enthusiastically. There is always a mysterious and warm smile hanging on his lips, even for Allisa who is always cold.

In addition to the chief instructor, there are three main people in charge: Bowen Marsh, who manages general affairs, Ossel Yarwick, the chief craftsman, and Sir Jeremy Lake, who temporarily takes command of the rangers.

Above all the officials is Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. He comes from Bear Island in the north, and is the patriarch of House Mormont and the Earl of Bear Island. As he grew older and his children grew up, he chose to join the Night's Watch in order to give up his position to his son, passing the title and territory to Jorah Mormont. Unexpectedly, his son violated the laws of the North and did not have the courage to face trial. He chose to abscond in fear of crime like a coward. This made Jeor Mormont deeply ashamed.

But the oath has been taken, once I am a night watchman, I will be a night watchman until the day I die. Bear Island is now managed by Jeor Mormont's sister, which at least makes him less worried. Because he was widely loved, Mormont, who was revered as Old Bear, was elected as the commander of the Night's Watch. He has been leading this group of almost forgotten people in Castle Black, guarding the large city wall that separates civilization and wildness.

“When you came, you were outlawed by the law, poaching, raping, killing, stealing and abducting; when you came, you were alone, in chains, without friends, without honor. When you came, you were either rich and honorable, or you were destitute. You come from a distinguished family, or you may only have the name of illegitimate son, or you may even be unknown, but these are not important. You were just children when you came, and everything about that child is in the past. Above the Great Wall, we all grew up as a family .”

You have all learned the content of the oath. Please think carefully before taking the oath. Once you put on black clothes, you will never have a way out. Leaving your post will only lead to death. Mr. Xiong waited for a moment, and then continued: Which of you Does anyone want to leave? If so, leave now. We will never look down on you for this.

Except for Zhao Mai, who changed his feet and swayed his weight, no one moved at all.

Very well, Mormont said: You still have half a day to think about it, because in the evening and before nightfall, you must make a final decision and come back here to swear an oath in front of Brother Seleda. You all Do any of them believe in the old gods?

A man with curly black hair stood up. He was still a young boy: Yes, sir.

Okay Jon, I think you might be willing to take the oath under the heart tree like your uncle, Mormont said.

Yes, my lord. The Stark family believes in the old gods, and so does Jon. The seven gods of the temple have nothing to do with him. Although he was just an illegitimate child, the blood of his ancestors still flowed in his body.

There is no godswood forest in Castle Black, but there is one to the north of the Great Wall. Pass through the Great Wall, and about two and a half kilometers north you can find a weirwood forest. The heartwood you are looking for is there, together with the old gods you are looking for. .”

My lord, um... I... can I go with him and swear an oath under the Heart Tree? Samwell Tarly stood up. He was twice as wide as Jon.

When did the Tully family also believe in the old gods? Mormont was a little surprised.

The Tully family has always been under the glory of the Seven Gods. I was also baptized and named in the sept when I was born. This was true for my father and every generation of Tully before him. Sam's voice was trembling nervously, and he spoke before the Night's Watch. Among the officials, Mr. Xiong had the highest rank, and therefore frightened him the most. I think I will be a member of the Night's Watch at home in the future. The Seven Gods have never answered my prayers. Maybe... maybe the old gods will?

That's it, boy, be safe on the way there and look out for each other. Mormont asked Jon and Sam to sit down. He took a piece of paper from the hands of Bursar Bowen Marsh and was about to read the words on it when he saw an unknown stranger in the last row of the church raising his hand high and still shaking it in the air. To and fro. Huh? Who are you?

With a swish sound, all the night watchmen turned back and looked at Zhao Mai, who was waving. Oh, hello. My name is Mike. I just came from the south not long ago. I would like to ask if I can go north of the Great Wall. I also want to see the weirwood trees.

Alliser clenched her fists and was about to stand up when she remembered that Commander Mormont was still beside her. He lowered his voice and whispered a few words to Mr. Xiong, telling what he knew and the questions in his heart. Elder Xiong shook his head and said to Zhao Mai: You are welcome to come here as a guest, but I cannot let you go north of the Great Wall. Only the Rangers of the Night Watch can go there. Now, I want to continue this ceremony.

The rune power of the Great Wall of Despair is still strong. Zhao Mai curled his lips and began to wonder, how can we get him to agree?