early morning.
The eastern sky is filled with white clouds.
In the white clouds, strands of golden light complement each other, making it look very beautiful.
This is the harbinger of the rising sun.
The weather also indicates that today will continue to be a sunny day.
In the long cold winter.
Such weather is rare.
This means that some homeless people and poor people in King's Landing can survive longer.
It has been sunny for several days in a row.
No wonder the original Targaryen I chose to build the royal capital in King's Landing.
Noble district.
The castle residence of Prime Minister Eddard Stark.
On the second floor, in the small garden square.
Morgan was standing on the edge of the small garden pavilion, looking at the beautiful sunrise in the east.
At this time.
Suddenly there were footsteps coming from behind.
Morgan then slowly turned around and saw Arya Stark, who was dressed like a boy in a tight-fitting outfit, appearing in the small garden.
"You're late Arya..."
"From now on, you will appear here on time at dawn every day..."
Morgan said as he stepped forward with two swords, one made of iron and one made of wood, and looked at Arya Stark who looked like a boy and said calmly.
"I see..."
Arya Stark immediately spoke, but was immediately interrupted by Morgan's cold voice: "Say it again!"
The unprecedented cold tone made Arya Stark's heart jump, and she immediately said seriously: "I understand, teacher."
"Um..."
Morgan nodded, his expression unchanged.
Among the few memories he had, he was very fond of the child Arya.
This is known as the only child in the Stark family who does anything serious.
After actually getting in touch with Morgan, I felt good.
Although he is rebellious and rude, he still has humanity and kindness in his heart.
This is extremely rare for someone born into a powerful noble family like the Stark family, the guardians of the North.
Morgan taught three people in Middle-earth.
But he only accepted one real student, and that was Thorin Oakenshield, the king of the dwarf kingdom of Erebor in the Lonely Mountain, and the heir to the future King of the Lonely Mountain: Kili.
As for Hobbit Frodo and Sam Morgan, although they also gave a lot of guidance, they can only be regarded as registered students.
Westeros beneath your feet.
Morgan came into this world less than half a year ago.
For special reasons, he taught Brandon Stark and Rickon Stark, two children of the Stark family.
Morgan has a good impression of Brandon Stark.
The opponent has average talent, but is willing to endure hardship.
Therefore, Morgan is willing to regard Brandon Stark as a registered student.
But he looked down upon Rickon Stark. He could only be regarded as a child he had mentored, not even a student.
Morgan has always had a good impression of Arya Stark, a rebellious child.
Compared to the two children Brandon and Rickon, he actually wanted to accept Arya as a student.
But Ed Stark had no intention of doing so.
Of course he won't talk too much.
This is why Morgan allowed Arya to peek when he was teaching Brandon Stark, and even sometimes showed him some sword skills.
Just yesterday.
Eddard Stark asked Morgan to teach Arya swordsmanship at the dinner table, but he followed Morgan's wish.
Therefore, he planned to teach Arya well, and naturally he also had to be strict with Arya.
In the beginning, he taught Brandon and Rickon much more casually.
This is also the difference between formal students and registered students or simply guided students.
The original dwarf Qili was often scolded by Morgan.
"Arya, your father gave you to me."
"You must also know how difficult it is for you to have this opportunity."
"So, don't let yourself down, don't let your father down, and don't let me down!"
Morgan looked at the child in front of him and finished speaking seriously, then raised his hand and threw the two iron swords in his hands over.
Although Arya Stark was a little surprised by the severity of Teacher Morgan in front of her, she didn't have time to think too much. She immediately reached out and took the sword thrown by the teacher, but couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's so heavy!"
"I had this sword forged specially."
"It's lighter than an ordinary iron sword, but it's definitely a lot heavier than your little hidden sword."
"You can't use that little sword forever. It's best to train with this sword..."
Looking at Arya holding the sword in both hands, Morgan finished speaking calmly and said seriously again: "This is not a big sword, let alone a heavy sword. Holding the sword in one hand will make you progress faster..."
"Let go!"
Hearing Teacher Morgan's stern voice this time, Arya's subconscious reaction immediately let go of one hand.
Looking at Arya who looked a little stubborn and barely held the sword with one hand.
Morgan said again: "That's it, attack me with all your strength, use all the sword skills you secretly learned to attack me with all your strength!"
Arya hesitated slightly after hearing the teacher's words. The sword in her hand was a genuine sharp iron sword, while the teacher was holding a wooden sword.
"What are you hesitating about?"
"Do you think you can hurt me?"
"hurry up!"
Taunt and command.
Morgan's voice immediately angered the hesitant Arya.
Arya immediately attacked Morgan madly, regardless of holding her sword.
"Hoo ho..."
"Hoo ho..."
The whistling sound of the long sword cutting through the air continued to sound.
Less than a few minutes.
Arya Stark, who was attacking like a mad dog, couldn't even touch a corner of her teacher's clothes before she was panting from exhaustion.
Morgan, who was holding a wooden sword in front of him but had never resisted, just looked at the girl in front of him and said calmly: "If you want to attack the enemy, you must first stand firm."
"So, the first lesson I teach you today is steps..."
...
In the next few days.
Because he became Arya Stark's swordsmanship teacher.
Of course, Morgan was left in the small castle to teach Arya, while taking into account the safety responsibilities of guarding the castle and Sansa Stark.
Guard Captain Kelson led the guard team to escort Ed Stark to the safety of the Royal Palace and the Red Keep every day.
Although he was thinking of exchanging with Kelson, the other party would take care of the house, and he would lead the team to the Red Keep in King's Landing City.
But Morgan knows that with his own strength, identity and demonstrated abilities.
And after arriving at King's Landing these days.
Ed Stark's importance and attitude towards himself.
Morgan knew that the other party must now see him as more than just a mercenary guard.
It is naturally a good thing to get the attention of Prime Minister Eddard Stark.
But Morgan was not prepared to stay in the castle and look after the house.
This was not the purpose of his coming to King's Landing.
But he was not in a hurry, his current identity was just the swordsman of the Stark family.
Even if he has the title of first place winner in the hunting competition.
But that game was too small, and it was only held in Winterfell in the bitter cold north.
Fame is limited, and the people who know it are even more limited.
Unless someone specifically investigates, the average person simply doesn’t know about Morgan.
Morgan is waiting now.
He is waiting for the tourney in a month.
A tournament held to celebrate the new "Prime Minister".
This news came out from the Red Fort of the Royal Palace two days ago.
And it was transmitted in all directions with King's Landing as the center at an extremely fast speed.
The tourney held by the king was a feast.
The bigger the tournament is, the grander the feast will be.
At that time, not only the residents of the entire King's Landing City would rush to see it, but also gather around to watch.
There are also countless people who come from other cities and towns to watch the excitement.
The influx of a large number of people from other places will directly stimulate consumption in King's Landing and increase tax revenue.
The first-place winner of each competition format in the tournament is also a hot spot for many people to place bets.
This is why the rewards for winning first place are so generous.
In short, every martial arts tournament held in King's Landing is a feast for all.
If Morgan can take the lead in such a grand event, he will steal the show.
Then he will definitely become the brightest star in the entire King's Landing in the next period of time.
Invited by powerful men, seduced by ladies, pursued by countless girls, and even chased by prostitutes in brothels.
These are things that have happened before.
Of course, all the above-mentioned things related to women must have a prerequisite.
That is, you must be handsome enough.
Only then can you become the star of King's Landing City.
Otherwise, no matter how powerful you are, if you grow up to be as honorable as the hound Sandor Clegane.
Most of the above are just fantasies.
Morgan had no intention of becoming a star in King's Landing.
He just wants to increase his reputation, popularity and weight.
So much so that when he jumped out of the confines of the Stark family, others called him Marksman Morgan, Champion Morgan, etc... instead of Morgan, the swordsman of the Stark family.
Now such an important tournament is coming.
Morgan was desperate for this opportunity.
in the following time.
Morgan teaches Arya Stark swordsmanship in the small castle during the day.
After midnight at night, I would go out to visit King's Landing from time to time.
that's all.
A week passed quietly.
early morning.
Dawn.
Just as Morgan began to train and teach Arya Stark swordsmanship as usual.
King's Landing outside the city.
Two figures, one tall and one short, appeared on horses in front of the smallest city gate in King's Landing.
Behind the two men, six heavily armed warriors followed closely behind them.
"Madam, this is the smallest and most inconspicuous gate in King's Landing."
"Going in from here can reduce the sight of some people..."
If Morgan were here, he would definitely recognize that the tall, white-haired old man in front of him was actually an old retainer of the Stark family in Winterfell and his predecessor, the old coach of the Stark family, "Rodrik Kay". So”.
Next to the old instructor, the only person he can call his wife is naturally the only mistress of the Stark family, the current Queen's Prime Minister, and the wife of Eddard Stark, Duke of Winterfell, Catelyn Tully.
Catelyn Tully, who was wearing a blue robe and even her head was covered by a blue hood, said, "I haven't been here for nine years."
"No one should be able to recognize us..."
Caitlin Tully looked calm and shook her head.
She came to King's Landing this time to tell her husband.
His son Brandon, who fell unconscious from the city wall, was assassinated in his own Winterfell.
It was not long after her husband and the King's motorcade left.
This made her have to wonder if there might be some conspiracy against her husband.
At the same time, because of timely stoppage, although the assassin died, she got the weapon held by the assassin.
I came to King's Landing this time to find clues behind the weapons.
So here she is.
It was just when the two of them walked into the gate of King's Landing with their guards.
ahead.
Four warriors wearing King's Landing armor immediately rode over.
When one of the soldiers handed a scroll of news to Catelyn Tully.
The latter just sat and thought for a moment before following the four King's Landing soldiers and walking quickly into the depths of King's Landing.
Half an hour later.
The guards stopped.
Catelyn Tully and old trainer Rodrik Cassel walked into an ordinary-looking house.
As soon as they walked up to the second floor of the house, the smell of perfume and powder quickly filled their nostrils. .
Soon, Catelyn Tully saw several scantily clad women walking around, as well as a figure waiting in pajamas.
Catelyn Tully, who almost instantly realized that this was a brothel, immediately became extremely angry when she looked at the extremely disrespectful guy in pajamas in front of her.
"You damn bastard, how dare you bring me to a place like this!"
"You are so brave!"
Catelyn Tully yelled angrily.
Behind him, the old instructor Rodrik Kelso glanced around with sharp eyes, one hand already resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist.
...
"Okay, Arya..."
"That's it for today."
Noble district, inside the Stark family castle.
Morgan looked at Arya Stark whose forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat and said.
The words fell.
Arya instantly collapsed on the ground and gasped.
Morgan didn't care about Arya's plight either.
How could it be so easy to be his official student?
In my memory, the future situation of the Stark family is a bit miserable.
The harder he trains Arya now, the more hope Arya will have to survive in the future.
Even though Arya was being drilled in her mouth, she would sometimes murmur in dissatisfaction.
But overall he is still very obedient.
This made Morgan feel a bit wickedly regretful.
He also thought that the overtraining now made Arya annoying, and that when she encountered danger or hardship in the future, she would really think of him as a good teacher.
Arya's training ended in the morning.
In the afternoon, Morgan spent the whole afternoon in boredom.
Ed Stark still hasn't come back today.
The light group on the edge of the sky was sinking to the west.
The sky gradually became dark.
Darkness arrives again as expected.
Over BBQ beers for dinner.
Morgan stayed up late into the early hours of the night.
When the two ladies of House Stark went to bed.
After arranging everything, Morgan once again put on his large black robe and went out.
Today is the deadline mentioned by the old man with glasses in the underground black market street.
Morgan needs another trip to the black market.
Speaking of which, he has been doing nothing except the black market in Steel Street and underground streets these days.
He also visited other places in King's Landing where dragon eggs or news about dragon eggs could appear, but he found nothing.
Morgan's only hope now is the black market and the "Green Forest" shop.
after an hour.
In a dark alley.
Seven or eight black bodies lay on the ground, moaning in pain.
After stretching his muscles for a while, Morgan stepped on one of the bodies and shook the money bag in his hand.
Then move on to the next one.
It didn't take long.
Morgan, who had seven or eight more rattling money bags in his hands, turned around two dark alleys, and the underground street from last time appeared in front of his eyes again.
Soon, an old man with glasses stood in front of the counter with a mountain of books and materials behind him.
Morgan got a scroll that recorded the latest news about dragon eggs: "Accurate news, among the goods transported by the Black Forest Caravan to King's Landing, there is a dragon egg from the Shadow Land of Asshai..."
At this moment, Morgan's deep eyes sparkled with light.
