Chapter 1198

"Chief, why do we have to wait for another three days? With your strength, that human child is not a problem at all! "

Vargas, whose body had just recovered, had just woken up when he heard the chief's three-day appointment. He hated Gu Ding to the core and naturally hoped that the chief could get rid of Gu Ding.

"A five or six-year-old child has the spirit of a Level Five mage, and the strength of his magic has reached Level Seven. What kind of person do you think could cultivate such a genius? "The deviant ghost leader asked.

"Chief, do you mean that there's a terrifying existence behind this human child?" Morales immediately understood that the leader was afraid of the existence behind Gu Ding.

"From the moment he displayed his combat effectiveness, I imagined that if I were a human, with my strength, I could find some babies with strong innate spirit to cultivate. Even if they were five or six years old, they would not be able to achieve his level. It's already incredible to become a Level Three mage at this age. However, not only is he a Level Five mage, but his combat effectiveness has reached Level Seven. The person behind him, or the force behind him, is absolutely terrifying! "It was because he could not do it that the deviant ghost leader made such a guess.

Even if Gu Ding stood in front of him and admitted that all magic and such were self-taught, the deviant ghost leader would not believe a word of it.

"But what if he still resists after three days?" Vargas asked.

"I believe he won't make that choice. Since he's a rare genius, he must know that it's not worth dying here. If he really does make a stupid choice, I can only kill him. "The deviant ghost leader had made up his mind, and his decision could not be changed.

…

Under a pile of rubble, Ai De and a group of generals sat in a circle.

Gu Ding sat alone not far away, seemingly uninterested in their discussion. Instead, he looked down at the pile of rubble at his feet thoughtfully.

He was thinking about where to go after leaving Winterfell.

The battle with the deviant ghosts had given him a general understanding of his own strength, and his main goal had been achieved. Moreover, what Ai De and the others would choose was not something he could control. He had already done his best to help everyone buy three days.

"In the entire Westeros, legend has it that the largest library is in Oldtown. It's also where the academic city is located, and it's the central area where a large number of scholars gather. However, it was located in the southwest corner of the continent, which was too far from Winterfell … He had to go to King's Descent City first, then think of a way to get to the old town. However, King's Descent was the political and economic center of the Seven Kingdoms, so there should be quite a few scholars gathered there. The books in the library should be enough for me to read for a while. It would be even better if I could enter the Scholar Tower and read more specialized books. Should I take the exam to become a Scholar then … "

Gu Ding had made up his mind. Regardless of whether these people left in the end, he would leave. He had already seen the strength of the deviant ghost leader, and it was not something he could fight against. Staying here would be suicide.

At that moment, Jon walked over to Gu Ding and sat beside him.

"Thank you. If it weren't for you, we probably wouldn't have lasted a day." Jon was a bastard, but he was not tainted by the bad habits of the nobility. He could rub elbows with anyone.

"It's just an extra three days. As for the final result, it's up to you." Gu Ding shook his head. "I'm afraid there aren't many people in the entire mainland who can suppress that mutated ghost leader. He's not someone you can stop."

"Actually, everyone knows that staying here will only lead to death. However, this is Winterfell, our hometown. We grew up eating the grains here. It's very difficult for everyone to give up, especially Lord Ed. He's the lord of the entire Northern Territory. To him, this city isn't just a city, it's a legacy passed down from generation to generation. It's also the hard work of generations of people … "Jon was very perceptive.

"But if your lord insists on staying, I'm afraid the others won't leave either." Gu Ding also saw the crux of the problem. "If they wanted to escape, they would have left with the women and children before the battle started."

"Yes, their discussion is meaningless because the final result will be the same. Lord Ed won't leave, and neither will the others … "

Just as the conversation between the two fell silent, Lord Ed walked toward them.

"My Lord." Gu Ding nodded slightly at Ed.

"Mr. Mage …" Ed nodded back. "Thank you for buying us three days. However, I'm afraid I'll have to let you down. I'm really sorry … "

"Are you sure you don't need to think about it? If we retreat for now, we'll be able to retake the city when we gather a stronger force in the future, "Gu Ding advised.

"As the lord of the Northern Territory, I can't give up the city that has nurtured my family for generations. Moreover, as the lord of the Northern Territory for King Robert, it would be a dereliction of my duty if I can't protect the Northern Territory. I can only die in battle. I can't be a deserter! "Ed had already made his decision.

Gu Ding did not say anything else. Ed's persistence was respectable. Although the result was not what Gu Ding wanted to see, he had already made his choice.

"Mr. Mage, there's no need for you to stay. I'll let Jon send you away. Jon may be young, but he's a reliable warrior. He won't be a burden to you. Moreover, he's familiar with the terrain of the Northern Territory. "Ed had already made arrangements.

"My Lord, I …" Jon was stunned and immediately wanted to reject the mission. He wanted to fight for his father until the last moment.

"Jon, you're my son. That won't change because of who your mother is. I hope that you'll be able to complete the first mission I'm giving you. Mr. Mage, you're our benefactor. We, the people of the Northern Territory, will always return the favor! If we all die, we won't be able to return the favor. "Ed squeezed Jon's shoulder and looked at his son with a burning gaze.

Jon hesitated for a long time but finally nodded. He turned his head and said, "Sir Mage, let's pack up. We'll leave in a moment!"

Gu Ding nodded and said to Jon, "I have a lot of things. I might need two people to help carry them."

Gu Ding pointed at Luo Bai, who was standing nearby. "Ask him to come over and help!"

Ed did not think too much about it. He just thought that children would like to hang out with other children. He immediately waved at Robb. "Robb, go with Jon. Help Mr. Mage carry his things!"

"Yes, Father!" Robb immediately followed behind Gu Ding and Jon …

Gu Ding led the two of them to a small house not far away. After pushing the door open and entering, Robb and Jon both looked at Gu Ding in surprise.

"There's only some old and broken furniture left in this house. There's nothing much to move, right?" Robb asked doubtfully.

"I didn't call both of you here to move anything!" Gu Ding smiled. "Do you want to save your father and the other soldiers of the Northern Territory?"

"Of course, but Father …" Robb wanted to explain but was interrupted by Gu Ding.

"I have a way to save everyone, but I need both of you to cooperate …"