Chapter 222

Originally, it took one day to cross the valley and then climb the mountain. But for the sake of Sir Roderick, everyone was willing to speed up. Even Tyrion was surprisingly quiet and closed his sarcastic mouth. On the one hand, no one provoked him, which gave him a rare quiet; on the other hand, he was seizing the time to think about countermeasures.

The horse runs fast, and the "black fish" brinden rides fast, but Zhao Mai can follow him steadily. The car ran over the wet ground, made clear ruts, and often tilted to the left and right, but the people in the car didn't feel much shaking, which surprised Caitlin and Tyrion. They had never seen such a car before. Even his Majesty's big car, which is equipped with dozens of springs, can keep stable only when driving at a slow speed.

But it was brinden who was even more surprised. His horse only carried him, while Mike's carriage pulled six people with one horse, but the speed was still not slower than himself, and even seemed to have more strength. The black fish peeked at the horse and found that the animal didn't sweat a drop. "Darling, what kind of beast is this?"

"Don't pay attention to him. He only listens to me." Zhao Mai sat in the carriage and still had a lot of leisure to chat with brinden. "Sir blackfish, how long have you been in bloodgate? Have you ever seen any strange creatures? "

"Three years in the blood gate, and before that in the rest of the valley of Erin. What do you mean by strange creatures? "

"Are there no other monsters in the mountains besides the mountain people?"

Black fish shook his head: "seven gods bless, there is no news of monsters. However, since the death of Lord Jon Aileen, the refugees in the mountains have become more dangerous, often attacking trade routes and villages. It's very presumptuous of you to come. I was shocked when I heard the news. I'm glad nothing happened to you. "

"Several of them died, not without accident. But when we leave, do we have to fight our way out? " Zhao Mai turned his lips and said to brinden, "I don't mean you, but I can't even sweep the snow in front of the door. One day the house will be buried and crushed."

The black fish glared at him and then shut up. He knew in his heart that the "coachman" was right. The current guardian of ailing valley was only a six-year-old. He is weak and sickly, and he is very cowardly. Lord Jon Aileen suffered many misfortunes in his life, and his heirs died before him because of all kinds of things. It was not until he was in his fifties that he married the second daughter of Horst Tully, the sister of Caitlin. Finally, luck landed on his head. After several miscarriages and premature deaths, Lisa finally gave birth to Robin Aileen.

He gave all his doting to the child. In addition to Lisa's over caring motherhood, Robin became a spoiled guy. Now, after the death of Joan Aileen, the frightened Leisha and her son fled from King's landing to Eagle's nest city. She ordered the blood gate to be closed and no knight was allowed to leave the East. Even the new prime minister's martial arts contest was not allowed to participate. Even if the refugees in the mountains make trouble, she should not see it. As long as Yingchao city is safe and all the Knights are around to protect her and her children, it doesn't matter.

It's impossible to expect her to be like the tough Lord Jon. However, this matter can be discussed with Caitlin. After all, Caitlin and Leisha are sisters and nieces of blackfish, which can be discussed as family affairs to a certain extent. But in front of a coachman, blackfish brinden will not say a word more to defend the majesty of the Lord.

He speeds up again, letting the words dissipate in the wind. However, the carriage still followed closely, and the horse who did not sweat always seemed to laugh at the mount of Erin valley. When we climb the mountain, the horses outside will be silly! The black fish turned the thought in his heart and pursed his mouth tightly.

The result of the rush was to arrive early, but even so, when they reached the strong castle at the foot of giant's gun mountain, it was already dark. The battlements were lit with torches, and there were no fewer soldiers on patrol than in the daytime. The suspension bridge across the moat has been raised and the iron gate has fallen to protect the bridge. Only the dark water flowed slowly, tearing the bright reflection of the torch into mottled pieces.

"This is yuemen castle. At present, Lord Nestor is in charge of it. I think he should see our flag. It will open soon." Blackfish pointed in the direction of the top of his finger: "you live here tonight. I'll arrange a basket to lift Sir Roderick up."

Looking up, the vertical rocks kept rising and extending until they were hidden and disappeared in the night. Then continue to rise, has been constantly rising, across the dark stage, some lights appear in the higher distance, mixed with the light of the stars.

It was the tower of the first castle, and it was only in the middle of the mountain. On top of that, there are the second, the third and the fourth Higher and farther away, only the eagle can fly to the highest place, a castle dyed white by moonlight stands on the peak, overlooking the whole Aileen valley.

The castle was built with the painstaking efforts of ten generations of Lords of the ailing family. An unbreakable Castle represents unbreakable rule. Despite its high mountain location, Yingchao city still has safe and sustainable drinking water, enough to support a decade of food reserves. When necessary, they can also use the sling to establish contact with the mountains farther away, and get continuous supplement. They are not afraid of siege at all. The strategic advantage of supremacy will gradually wear away the attackers. No intelligent general will choose to attack such a dangerous castle, so it is always safe.After a while, the suspension bridge was put down and the people went into the city. The hanging basket had been lowered and waiting. Usually, fresh vegetables, melons and fruits, and piglets who can't climb mountains are transported up and down by hanging baskets. Although it's OK to sit two people inside, the wind in the mountains always makes the cradle wobble, so it's never a comfortable journey.

Another way is to climb steep steps with both feet, or you can ride a mule. Specially trained mules go up and down every day. Even in the dark night, they will not make mistakes. In fact, it is the safest and most labor-saving way. But how many people can give their safety to mules?

When they stopped the car, they joined hands, tied Sir Roderick in a basket, covered him with a blanket and stuffed him with a small pot of wine.

"I'm afraid you'll have to go up by yourself." He was lying in the basket. There was no more room in it. Sir Knight said with a smile, "if you feel lonely, I can put some radishes or cabbages in the basket with you."

Sir Roderick snorted, not amused by his jokes.

The rope creaked. Two servants held the rope under the basket to avoid it shaking in the air. It's going to be a breathtaking, slow journey, and it's going to take a long time to get up and down. Moreover, there are not many places to install the hanging basket. In addition, we are worried that the ropes of the hanging basket are entangled with each other, so only one basket can run.

"Pray that Sir Roderick will recover." Caitlin watched the basket rise and then said to Sir Nestor, "thank you for your arrangement. We've made a long journey, and if it's convenient, we'd like to stay here for one night. "

"You're welcome, ma'am." Sir Nestor said in a loud voice, "but your sister, Mrs. lessa, has come down from Eagle's nest and hopes to see you as soon as possible. The people who come with you can stay here tonight and take them up the mountain early tomorrow morning. "

"How to get up? Climb up in the dark with a torch? It's too dangerous! Even mules seldom take people up and down at night, let alone such an important guest as Caitlin Brendan, the black fish, was obviously dissatisfied. He always spoke straight: "doesn't Lisa know the danger? Can't wait all night? Today is not a full moon. The torch is swaying in the mountain wind. People can't see the road clearly. So is the mule

"It's my lady's order. I can only pass it on." Sir Nestor shrugged his shoulders and continued to say to Mrs. stark, "don't worry, ma'am. Mia, the mule trainer, is here to accompany you up the mountain. She's a clever and good child, and she swore to send you up. I believe in her. She never let me down. "

I'm afraid my sister is really worried. Caitlin is really looking forward to seeing her as soon as possible, so she agrees: "in that case, I'll give myself to this child named MIA. Lord Nestor, you are my prisoner. Please keep a close watch on him

"Then please get the prisoner some wine to warm him up, and another crisp roast chicken, so that he won't die!" Cried Tyrion. "It's better to have a beautiful girl to help the prisoner tear the chicken. His little hands and feet are cold!" The mercenary bolon laughed.

Instead of laughing, Baron Nestor said respectfully, "Madame, everything is at your command." Then he looked at the dwarf and said, "take Lord Lannister to prison and help him prepare some wine and meat."

"Wait a minute, I'll go up with you." Zhao Mai stood out: "I'm going to see the treatment of the bachelor."

Caitlin nodded, as she had promised. But Baron Nestor frowned and said, "but MIA has only one mule. You have to go up on your own."

"It's nothing. Just go up." Zhao Mai said, "this castle is very interesting. It seems that it can't fly when it falls from it."

"Er, if you fall down, no one can fly up, they will only crash into cakes with a crack." Replied Sir Nestor.

"No, it's not that simple." In Zhao Mai's perception, the peaks of the castle are shining slightly, and mysterious magic characters are looming. Through the perception of the natural force, he can only see two functions: strengthening the stability of the mountain, and can not fly except for the natural wings.

It's interesting that the magic of Westeros actually envelops the whole giant's gun in it. On the Mountaineering Road, there are slightly shining runes on the steps and side walls. The mules here seem to feel the natural force flowing. The feeling of the natural force is like a light to them, which may be one of the reasons why they can walk at night. Who said there was no magic? Zhao Mai took a look at Safir. He didn't seem to see the magic light at all, and other people didn't know it.

Magic exists all the time, but I don't know why, everyone can't see it.