Sword and Magic and Taxi

Tell me, young man, where did you hear about things beyond the Great Wall? Commander Mormont asked Zhao Mai to sit down on the chair, and he moved another one by the fireplace. He took off his heavy black fur cloak, tucked himself into a chair, and placed his hands on the fire. I've been here for decades, and I've been to the other side many times. Let me tell you, there's nothing there except ice, snow, savages, and death.

I still want to go over and have a look. Zhao Mai could only answer this way.

Old Bear's head was bald and shiny, and when he sat by the fireplace, it seemed as if there were flames dancing on his head. He was already quite old, believed to be close to sixty, and his beard and sideburns had turned white with age, but his eyes were still as bright as in his prime.

I don't understand something. Mr. Xiong bent down, took off his boots, and then put the feet and boots together on the stove to bake, letting white smoke rise from them. Zhao Mai thought about it and tried to follow suit. The four legs were side by side, but only the two of Mr. Xiong were puffing up with white mist.

Mormont sniffed, and then said: Not long ago, I received an equally curious guy. Tyrion Lannister, the brother of the queen who respected me. He also said that he wanted to come to the Great Wall to learn more, and I said Tell him that the Great Wall needs more support from the king and queen. We lack supplies, weapons and armor, and most importantly, manpower. Let me tell you, although most of them were criminals before, now they are all good guys outside. , but training them is not easy. It would be great if there were knights or people who had received knight training.

With all due respect, the Night Watchmen do not marry wives and have children, so it is difficult for knights to participate enthusiastically.

Of course I know, but it's never wrong to try. Mr. Xiong said: Since you have come all the way here, I can't let you go back without seeing anything. You can go to the top of the Great Wall to have a look. I even You can ask someone to accompany you up. However, when you have seen enough, you can turn around and go back. The warm south is suitable for dreaming. In this ice and snow, you will freeze to death if you dream randomly.

I can help you, Zhao Mai said, I can use my services to make you change your mind.

Then join the Night Watch. I see that you don't have a noble coat of arms or a family crest. And if you need a woman, you can actually go to Mole Village, as long as you don't get caught by me. Old Xiong rubs his head. Use your hands, rub your face, and then scratch your scalp. As long as I can abide by my oath when necessary, I can't force it too much.

This fell into an endless loop, and Mr. Xiong went around in circles and refused to agree to him. Zhao Mai talked with Mr. Xiong for a while and found that the old man was quite stubborn and seemed like he would not change his mind. And if he continues talking, it may make him more and more alert. If Mr. Xiong said, You should never want to go to the Great Wall again in your life, wouldn't everything be doomed?

Not being in a hurry, Zhao Mai immediately changed his words and said: I have studied medical skills for a period of time with Bachelor Ke Meng in the Eagle's Nest City, and I pride myself on being pretty good at it. If allowed, I can also help Bachelor Aemon, or I can continue Study. It would be too boring to idle here every day. I have to find something to do.

It's up to you. If you want to make me agree in a roundabout way, I can accept this approach and see how you behave. But if you dare to hurt Maester Aemon, even if you make him sneeze more than he should have, I They will cut you in half and throw you over the Great Wall.

Now, this is the spirit of the Commander-in-Chief of the Night Watch. Zhao Mai gave a thumbs up, Your territory is up to you.

Just as he was about to go out, he heard rapid footsteps outside. Acting Ranger Chief Sir Jeremy Lake's rich voice rang out along with three knocks on the door: Your Majesty Commander, the brothers who went to the Heart Tree to take the oath found something. I think you should come and take a look.

I'm coming! Xiong Lai knelt down, put on his socks and boots again, and then put on his cloak. I should be an old man, but the cold here seems to keep things fresh. Hey, I actually have to be busy all day long.

Shall I go with you?

Pull it down. You are not a night watchman! Mr. Xiong waved his hand and picked up his sword from beside the fireplace. It was a well-made long sword with a bear head sculpture as the hilt decoration. It looked like it had been After many years of ups and downs, it can be regarded as an antique. Zhao Mai knew that it was a sword made of Valyrian steel and was priceless. It is said that only the best blacksmiths can forge this weapon with the help of the dragon's flames. Today, when dragons are extinct, every weapon made of Valyrian steel is precious. Not to mention its powerful killing ability when fighting white ghosts and monsters, let us say that it is extremely light, sharp, strong, and does not rust. These four items are enough for swordsmen all over the world to break their heads. Even the wealthy Lannister family is unhappy because they don't have a Valyrian weapon. Lord Tywin Lannister has been looking for one so that he can leave it to his son as a family heirloom.

Go to Master Aemon and tell him it was me who told him. I want you to give him a hand and it will be used as your room and board expenses here. But you have to figure out what to eat for your horses.

Okay. Zhao Mai knew that this was an eviction order, so he walked out of the canteen that was temporarily used as a reception room.

There were many people standing in the yard, including Jon and Sam, and Jon's white direwolf Ghost was also standing in the yard. If it stood up, the tip of its nose could reach the top of Zhao Mai's head, and it could continue to grow. It was definitely a magical creature. When Zhao Mai squeezed past Sir Lake, Bai Ling looked at him with a pair of blood-red eyes, and kept growling warnings in his throat.

Hey, I'm not an enemy. Zhao Mai stretched out his hand, and the force of nature surged out of him. Even the dull Samwell felt a soft breeze blowing on his face, as if he had suddenly returned to the south, where the weather was warm and springy all year round, under the grape trellis at home.

Jon suddenly thought of the wolf forest next to Winterfell. He rode his horse and his brother Robb galloping in the summer wind, engaging in a hunting competition. They would fight with wooden swords on the grass under the shade of the trees, each with his own role. Sometimes it's the Swordsman of the Dawn, sometimes it's Azor the Lightbringer, sometimes it's even Prince Rhaegar and King Robert.

Bai Ling felt the force of nature and gradually calmed down. It walked forward gently, put its nose close to it, smelled Zhao Mai's fingers, then licked it with its tongue with small spines, swayed its tail, and then returned to its owner and sat down obediently.

I have never seen Ghost be so friendly to anyone? Jon stretched out his hand to Zhao Mai: Hello, my name is Jon Snow. Next to me is Samwell Tarly.

Hello, I'm Mike, just call me that. Zhao Mai shook hands with him in a friendly way, then grabbed Sam's hand and said, Everyone needs a good Sam. Frodo Barkin Steve Rogers, Dean Winchester, and Jon Snow.

Huh? Huh? Samwell opened his mouth, looking extremely embarrassed because he didn't understand what it meant.