"Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa..."
The heavy rain splashed water mist all over the sky, covering the entire world.
It was getting darker and darker.
A large black cliff lies at the foot of a mountain.
The fire was dim.
Morgan sat on a boulder and watched the rain.
In order to better catch the butterflies and dragonflies flying around while hiding from the rain, the little baby dragon Siglia lay on the shoulders of her old father Morgan.
In front of the carriage not far away.
The two horses, which were briefly freed from their shackles, chewed horse feed, and from time to time you nuzzled me and I nudged you.
rear.
The little slave girl Aphra is busy preparing dinner.
From a distance, it looks like a warm picture painted by an artist.
The heavy rain outside the stone wall became heavier and heavier.
There seems to be no intention of stopping at all.
Inside the stone wall.
After Aphra was busy.
The enticing aroma of food quickly spreads out from the boiling pot.
"Sir, it's time to eat..."
With a word from Aphra.
Morgan and the young dragon Siglia soon sat in front of the campfire.
After Aphra filled a bowl of mutton and carrot soup for Morgan, she filled a small bowl for little Siglia, and finally picked up her own bowl to serve it.
Since a few days ago.
After Morgan ran out of the raw meat he bought at the tavern in the Free Trade City of Norvos.
He began to try to get the little dragon Siglia to eat cooked food, the same cooked food that he ate.
Although the little guy was very reluctant at first.
But he couldn't survive his old father's insistence.
I had to start eating cooked food.
At first, Siglia was a little uncomfortable with it.
But after eating it a few times, little Siglia became accustomed to the watery soupy taste of salt and spices from cooked food.
The little guy now eats the same pot of food as his father, Morgan Aphra, and has no other preferential treatment.
Morgan now doesn't have to carry a bow and arrow all day long and shoot at every bird as he did before.
Just when Morgan was taking Aphra, the young dragon Siglia and two horses to take shelter from the rain at the foot of the desolate black cliff, enjoying a quiet dinner.
Far away in Westeros.
King's Landing.
Inside the Red Fort.
The situation in the palace has changed.
From days ago.
King Robert Baratheon was accidentally gored by a wild boar while out hunting in the city and was seriously injured.
The situation in the entire Red Fort became undercurrent.
Not long after, King Robert Baratheon I died of serious injuries.
Inside the palace of the Red Fort.
The tense situation instantly became extremely serious and tense.
Because everyone knows that the Lannister family behind Queen Cersei Lannister, and Eddard Stark, who has been twice promoted to the position of Prime Minister by the king, is also the last writer of the king's will. Relations between the Gram family were very tense.
More than half a month ago.
Jaime Lannister of the Kingsguard led his troops to besiege Eddard Stark but was still suppressed by the king.
Now there is no repression from the king.
The next fight or even war between the two families is very likely.
Just as the upper-class nobles in King's Landing who knew the inside story were quietly waiting for the development of the matter.
It didn't take long.
One after another major events broke out from the Red Fort palace.
First, Minister of Justice Renly Baratheon left King's Landing urgently with Loras Tyrell, the "Knight of Flowers". No one knew where King Robert's younger brother had gone.
Immediately afterwards, another even more shocking thing exploded from the Red Keep.
The current "Prime Minister" Eddard Stark, who has always been well-known in the eyes of the common people of Westeros, was arrested and imprisoned after being accused of treason.
Then, Prince Joffrey Baratheon succeeded to the throne;
Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West, Tywin Lannister takes office as the new "Han Hand";
The captain of the Kingsguard, Ser Barristan Selmy, was dismissed from his position as captain of the Kingsguard, and was replaced by Jaime Lannister, the "Kingslayer";
Janos Slynt, Captain of the City Guard of King's Landing, serves the Lord loyally... and was promoted to the rank of noble by His Majesty King Joffrey Baratheon...
In a short period of time.
One after another, major events that shook the Seven Kingdoms came out from the Red Castle like a quick glance.
The entire city of King's Landing quickly fell into a boil.
After all, whether it is Eddard Stark, who has a good reputation, being accused of treason, or the death of the former king Robert Baratheon, or the succession of the new king Joffrey Baratheon... and the new emperor. The prime minister is Lord Tywin Lannister of Casterly Rock.
This really gives everyone in King's Landing, and even the entire continent of Westeros, something to talk about in the coming months.
Deep inside the Red Keep.
underground area.
In a dark and cold cell.
Except for the occasional guard patrolling with a torch passing by, which can briefly illuminate the darkness.
The entire underground cell was in a pitch-black environment where one could not see anything most of the time.
at this time.
In an extremely quiet underground cell.
In a spacious cell.
A figure with unkempt hair was sitting against the wall, motionless.
At this time.
A torch illuminated the dark space.
The brightness brought by the bright yellow firelight immediately makes the eyes of people who have been in darkness for a long time feel uncomfortable and dazzling.
The figure sitting against the wall immediately reached out to cover his eyes.
The patrol soldiers had just left.
No other patrol warriors will appear in a short period of time.
"Who could it be?"
The figure sitting against the wall immediately thought to himself.
It didn't take long.
In the shadows, a figure holding a torch appeared in front of the cell where the figure sat against the wall.
"Lord Stark, we meet again..."
Wearing a gray robe, a bald figure with a bald head, delicate skin on his face, and no trace of beard stood in front of the cell and spoke.
Yes, at this time, his legs were chained with iron chains, and he was locked in a cold cell. He had disheveled hair, sunken eyes, and looked extremely embarrassed.
It was none other than Eddard Stark, the former tall prime minister and the Duke of Winterfell.
"Varys, you're here again..."
Ed Stark looked up at the bald man standing in front of him and spoke weakly.
Varys: Nicknamed "Spider", he is the "Intelligence Chief" in front of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, and is also called the "Spy Chief" of the kingdom.
Ever since Eddard Stark was imprisoned in this cell.
Within a few days.
Varys has been here twice.
Plus today this is the third time.
"It seems you are my last friend..."
Ed Stark said with tired eyes.
"No, you are still loved..."
"I want to tell your lord that this morning, Sansa begged His Majesty for your mercy in front of the Iron Throne..."
Varys looked directly at Eddard Stark and said, reaching out and handing over the wine bag in his hand.
Eddard Stark took the wine bag from Varys, raised his hand and took a big gulp.
After a swig of wine.
Ed Stark finally regained some energy, wiped the wine stains from his mouth and said directly: "Kneel down and plead for me?"
"Then you and those people must have laughed at her together..."
"no no..."
Wallis shook his head quickly and explained: "Sir, you misunderstood me."
"The person who least wants you to die is me..."
Hear what Varys said.
Ed Stark laughed at himself, then took another sip of wine, shook his head and said, "I don't know what you want, and I don't want to guess anymore."
Varys was silent for a moment.
He spoke again: "Sir, let me tell you a story..."
"When I was young, that was when I was not a eunuch..."
"I followed a group of actors and actresses to perform everywhere. They told me that everyone should have their own role and must be loyal to their role..."
But at this time, Eddard Stark was not interested in listening to a eunuch telling his boring history, so he immediately said: "That's enough!"
"Don't make up stories or play riddles. Tell me directly. Why did you come to see me several times?"
After Ed Stark finished speaking, he stared at Varys and asked directly.
This has already been mentioned.
Varys immediately spoke out his purpose of coming here: "Peace..."
"I want peace!"
"I don't know if you know, sir."
"Your son is leading a northern army towards the south..."
"A young warrior fighting for his father's freedom is a commendable thing, but it should not have happened at this time."
"But what worries Cersei the most is Lord Stannis, the dead king's brother... Not only is he the most qualified to inherit the throne, but his ability to command battles is also known to everyone, and he is deeply He is well versed in the ways of strategizing and will be the most difficult opponent..."
Varys continued.
Eddard Stark could no longer listen to this and interrupted again in a cold voice: "Stannis Baratheon is Robert's most legitimate heir, and the throne should belong to him!"
The words fell.
Varys looked stunned, took a deep breath, and then said: "Sansa pleads for you so much. It would be a pity if you don't cherish it..."
"Cersei is not stupid. She knows that a tamed wolf is more valuable than a dead wolf..."
Vali continued to speak, but was once again interrupted by Ed Stark coldly, who said angrily: "You want me to be loyal to a woman who murdered the king, killed my soldiers, and mutilated my son until he was crippled?"
"I just want you to be loyal to this kingdom!"
Varys also spoke angrily and continued: "You just need to tell the queen that you are willing to admit the crime of treason; then ask your children to put down their weapons; and finally support Joffrey as the king!"
"Cersei believes in your promise. As long as you give her the peace she wants and carry her secrets with her until her death, I believe she will be willing to let you put on black clothes and go to the Wall with your brother and illegitimate son. Live a carefree life..."
Hear this.
Eddard Stark smiled.
"Do you think I will still begrudge my life at this time?"
"Do you think I would put aside my honor just to survive for a few years?"
"Then what's the point of living?"
"You grew up following an actor, learned how to perform, and you still master it very well..."
"But I grew up following soldiers..."
"I learned how to face death a long time ago..."
Eddard Stark finished speaking and said no more.
Varys was silent.
a long time.
Varys stood up and left.
The moment he stopped walking, he stopped and turned to look at the figure in the darkness, and suddenly said: "Where is your daughter, sir?"
"Does her life matter to you?"
After speaking, Varys walked forward without waiting for a reply.
In the darkness behind.
Eddard Stark's clenched fists.
Of two daughters.
He wasn't that worried about Arya yet.
Because the swordsmanship Arya learned from Morgan was very good, and he personally inspected it.
As for Sansa...
Thinking of Sansa, Eddard Stark couldn't help but sigh.
"I don't know if they found Morgan or not..."
Thinking of Morgan, Ed Stark immediately remembered that the day before he was captured, people had been sent to search for the missing Morgan.
"If Morgan is here, he will definitely protect the two children."
"It would be great if we could find Morgan..."
At this moment, Ed Stark missed Morgan extremely.
...
The continent of Essos.
Black cliff canyon.
After a night of heavy rain.
The next day was a sunny day, the sky was exceptionally blue and clean.
Early in the morning.
After finishing breakfast, Morgan continued on the road with Aphra and the young dragon Siglia.
This long distance trip has been more than half gone.
The rest of the journey is not far.
"Sir, let me do it..."
As soon as Morgan sat in the driver's seat, Aphra's voice came from beside him.
Since this time.
Although Afra sits in the driving position most of the time.
But in order to prevent the little slave girl from getting too tired, Morgan would take over the reins and drive herself from time to time.
That was the case the past few days.
Morgan turned his head and looked at Aphra who was full of energy and her face was rosy, supple and satisfied.
I know I fed her well last night and she was well moisturized.
Then he nodded and handed the reins to Aphra.
He sat next to the large driver's seat, took out his oak pipe and started smoking.
Aphra sat in the driver's seat and pulled the reins skillfully in her hand.
The two horses immediately accelerated and galloped towards the road ahead.
Two days later.
Morgan finally reached the edge of Slaver's Bay and saw the famous Slaver's Bay: a blue sea.
Check the map.
Morgan knew that the opposite end of the coast from where he was now was where his destination ended: Astapor.
But there are no docks or boats on this wild coast.
So Morgan is taking a big detour.
He needed to go all the way east along the coast of Slaver's Bay.
As long as he takes a good route, he will encounter "Meereen", one of the three major cities in Slaver's Bay.
Then there is "Yunkai", one of the three major cities.
Finally, "Astabo", which is also one of the three main cities, is also the destination of Morgan's journey.
Eight days later.
It was nearly two months after Morgan's carriage left the "Free Trade City of Norvos".
Finally arrived at "Meereen".
"Meereen" is the largest of the three slave cities in Slaver's Bay.
The number of inhabitants is the combined population of Yunkai and Astapor.
We are very close to Astapor.
Morgan only rested briefly in Meereen for one day.
After replenishing food and drinks, we continued on the road the next day.
The city "Yunkai" is not too far from "Meereen".
Six days later.
Morgan arrived at Yunkai, the second slave city in Slaver's Bay.
same.
A short day's stay in Yunkai.
Morgan set out again.
The eleventh day after leaving "Yunkai".
It was also four and a half months after Morgan left King's Landing in Westeros and set foot on the Narrow Sea.
Morgan finally arrived at Astapor, world-famous as the warriors of the Unsullied.
