Sword and Magic and Taxi

Mr. Xiong opened the note and began to announce the position to each recruit. Sam got his wish and became the steward, and his specific job was to take care of Master Aemon. This was the best arrangement he could think of. Grant and Piper joined the Rangers, which was their wish, and they were very happy about it. But Jon Snow, who had always wanted to be a ranger, was assigned as a steward to serve Mormont the Bear.

This means that he has to carry water and meals, wash clothes and light the fire, run errands and deliver letters for him, which means that he cannot become a real warrior of the Rangers like the uncle he has always admired. Moreover, he believed that he was capable of being a ranger in all aspects of swordsmanship, riding, archery, and tactics.

Affairs officer? After the others left, he sat in the sept with Samwell Tarly and the eloquent singer Darion, still in a trance. Stewards serve people, Sam has to serve the maester, Dallion has to go to Eastwatch to serve the merchants, and he also has to serve others.

He was so dissatisfied with the result that he almost left in anger. There is no place for bastards in the Stark family, at least not in the eyes of Lady Stark. The night watchman was his last hope for success. He didn't want to spend his life cutting butter and sewing clothes all day long like a girl's family.

He left the sanctuary sad and confused, and Sam followed him. This rare smart man in the Tully family will advise his good friend and let him understand the deep meaning behind this arrangement for him: follow Mr. Xiong day and night. Although he does need to serve him, he makes every decision and starts every move. A meeting, every time he arranges affairs, arranges battles and patrols, and even every time he writes and sends letters to the princes across the Seven Kingdoms, Jon will be by his side. Jon, his purpose is to bring his 'heir' with him so that you can learn from your actions. He wants to train you to be the successor to the Commander-in-Chief!

Jon was just an underage child. After thinking about it calmly, he realized that his friend was right. He was too childish and failed to understand the deep meaning behind this arrangement. He will feel ashamed after he understands this, but he will also work hard to be a good steward so that he can grow up as quickly as possible.

The night watchmen were busy arranging the positions of the new soldiers, while Zhao Mai had nothing to do. Mr. Xiong said at the meeting that he was a guest, but Castle Black did not arrange a guest room for him. Zhao Mai thought to himself: Maybe when they are not too busy, it would be better to ask the Chief of Staff, Bowen? But for now, it's better to wait and see the oath-taking ceremony.

After a period of time, recruits returned to the church one after another. Under the auspices of Brother Seleda, they recited the sacred oath in front of the Seven Gods. Zhao Mai has been waiting to watch the scene, so no matter what others say, he just doesn't move.

The oath is solemn and powerful, The long night is coming, and I will keep watch from now on until I die. I will not marry a wife, fiefdom, or have children. I will not wear a crown or compete for honors. I will fulfill my duties faithfully, live and die here. .I am the sword in the darkness, the guard on the Great Wall, the fire that resists the cold, the light at dawn, the horn that awakens the sleeping, and the shield that protects the kingdom. I dedicate my life and glory to the Night Watch, tonight is like this, night All night.”

Zhao Mai was not sure whether the glory of the Seven Gods shone down, but the power of the Great Wall of Despair was induced. Part of the power of the powerful magic wall turned into runes and fell from the sky, penetrated into the night watchman's chest, and then disappeared. There is both a power of certification and an ability to witness. For a short moment, Zhao Mai could only perceive this point, and could not see it in any detail.

Oaths are powerful forces, and the oaths of the Night's Watch are even more extraordinary. Zhao Mai guessed that if the oath was violated, such a powerful magical creation as the Great Wall would definitely react. Since there is indeed a connection between this oath and the Great Wall of Despair, it proves that his theory of wall penetration is valid. What the night watchman does and says can be sensed by the Great Wall, so the remote control door opening has the basis for implementation.

It is not difficult to become a night watchman, but now they are short of people! Only three of the nineteen castles are permanently stationed. The size of the Night Watch is now less than one-tenth of what it used to be, and the entire desperate Great Wall defense line is full of loopholes. Zhao Mai thinks that his skills can easily pass the training, and Coach Allisa can't give him a hard time at all. But the step of swearing made Zhao Mai a little worried. God knows what else the power of the vow includes? !

What will happen if you break your oath and become a deserter? Zhao Mai thought for a while, and it seemed that no one had a good ending. How much of this was his own fault, and how much was caused by magic? No wife, no fiefdom, no children. Dad can beat him to death without the White Walkers taking action. Zhao Mai shook his head when he thought of this. He would rather give up all learning opportunities here than take this oath.

With this preparation in mind, Zhao Mai left the temple. The night watchman of Castle Black looked at him, an outsider, with curiosity, while he looked at the Wall with curiosity. There is no way to approach the Great Wall from underground. If he leaves the car, he can't even walk to the foot of the Great Wall, let alone touch it. Zhao Mai just tried it for a moment, but was immediately invaded by the endless chill, and his whole body began to become stiff.

It was a state where the natural force and psychic powers were frozen, just like death coming towards you. It can only be resolved by retreating quickly. Fortunately, there will be no sequelae after being resolved. Therefore, for him, the Great Wall of Despair can only be viewed from a distance but cannot be played with.

What are you looking at? Do you want to go up and have a look? The person who spoke was Gloomy Eddie, whose full name is actually Addison Tollett, a squire with gray hair and a naturally depressed face. expression. I have never been able to figure out one thing. Is it more terrifying to wait under the wall and be crushed to death, or to stand on it and wait for it to collapse and fall to death?

You can only die once, so you can never know. Zhao Mai replied.

So is this also the reason why you want to go up to have a look under the wall, and then come down after you go up?

Actually, if you were to stay at half the height of the Great Wall of Despair, would you say you would be crushed to death first or fall to death first? Zhao Mai thought this man's words were interesting, so he said deliberately.

Eddie shrugged his shoulders and said, I'll probably freeze to death first, or starve to death, what do you think?

Zhao Mai shook his head. He didn't know how to answer, so he could only change the topic: Have you finished taking the oath?

I'm about to go, it's a matter of time anyway. Eddie curled his lips and pointed at Zhao Mai's carriage: You came from the south, did you bring anything delicious? I see that you are here to do something, we The Night's Watch is willing to accept bribes.

Then after you take the oath, can you say to me: 'I allow you to pass through the Great Wall of Despair'?

It's not a big problem. A whole ham is enough. I don't ask for much. Eddie sniffed.

Zhao Mai high-fived him, then took the money bag to the night watchman's kitchen and bought a whole ham for thirty times the price outside. After a while, Eddie came over with his neck scrunched up.

I allow you to pass through the Great Wall. He said solemnly, and then reached out and took the ham.

Zhao Mai thanked him and walked towards the Great Wall of Despair. This time he was able to get close and even touch the Great Wall, but he still couldn't cross. Eddie's words did have an effect, but he was just a recruit and his rank was too low.

Old Xiong, it seems I have to rely on you. Zhao Mai rubbed his nose and left the cold city wall.