Looking at the freedmen cheering for the joy of victory, Arthur was not very happy.

Because these free people, like those animals outside the Cypriots, look like they are in the prime of their thirties and forties, but their vital forces are like the twilight of their lives!

This battle of winter has hurt everyone in Westeros too much.

Bringing good news to the free people who hid Houguan Town, Arthur and the others did not stop long, after all, Houguan Town did not have enough food and supplies like the Night's Watch, and staying would obviously only make their lives more difficult.

Without food, without supplies, Arthur couldn't help the freedmen.

So, he had no choice but to speed south and go to Winterfell to talk to Robb Stark.

Return to the Great Wall.

The cold wind is not as strong as it is outside, the cold is gone, the temperature has risen a little, and the cold winter seems to be about to pass!

Running through the snow, passing by the last hearth city that has been destroyed by rock giants, fallen by ghouls, and now turned into a ruined empty city, Arthur and the others are in a hurry to see people outside a village again.

The survivors in the village, like the freedmen of Houguan Town, are weak people.

Arthur was certain that people in the dark realm would be eroded by the power of death and lose their lives.

Westeros was devastated and devastated.

But the ancient gods who caused all this were only defeated, and in the future, maybe tomorrow, maybe another thousand years later, the ancient gods who ruled the darkness, cold, and death would return and come back to the world once again, bringing ruin to mankind.

The aristocracy, on the other hand, does not really care about the lives of the commoners, but only cares about their interests and power.

Thinking of this, how could Arthur not be worried?

Descending the King's Avenue and crossing the Long Lake, Winterfell, the capital of the North, quickly came into view.

Desolation as different coalition forces go south in pursuit of the Wraiths and Ghouls.

At this time, Winterfell regained a little popularity, and the smoke could be seen rising from a distance, and there were also small groups of soldiers patrolling the city walls, and when they saw the northern savages coming on horseback covered in golden light, the warriors who had participated in the Battle of Winter immediately reported loudly to the city: "His Highness Arthur Holy Lorain, who remained in the Land of Eternal Winter, has returned!"

After a brutal war, there was also the resurrection of the dead and the slaughter.

There are not many survivors in Winterfell, and most of the people in the city now are northern nobles and soldiers who have joined the coalition and returned with Robb.

and Tomund, Jingle Shirts, etc., free folk warriors resting in the city.

Hearing the soldier's report, Robb and the others, who were handling affairs, immediately put down their work to greet them.

"Your Highness, welcome back to Winterfell. ”

Before entering Winterfell, Arthur heard the spiritual power of the last Green Prophet, the First Druibran, and then saw Robb's northern nobles, soldiers, and freedmen waiting enthusiastically at the city gates.

Several times selflessly taught the Light, providing protection and buff to all soldiers.

To survive the brutal battle of winter, the warriors will not forget Arthur's merits, and respect him for granted.

Robb: "Your Highness, I have ordered someone to prepare a dinner, please move to the hall." ”

Following Robb and them into Winterfell, Arthur asked, "Is production back in the city?"

"Not yet, this war has hurt the north very much, there are only a few survivors left in the city, and even if we return, there will not be enough people to resume production. Robb sighed as he returned to the reception hall and told the prince about their dire situation.

Sitting down in the hall of the reception, and listening to Robb's account of the situation, Arthur muttered, "So, Winterfell needs the manpower to restore everything?"

"Actually, I have an idea to solve your problem, Robb, do you want to hear it?"

Knowing that the prince was good at handling logistics affairs, Robb suddenly became interested: "Your Highness, please speak." ”

Arthur said, "Bring in the population to Essos." ”

Hearing this, the princes of the northern realm next to him immediately discussed in a whisper, this idea is very feasible, but Robb frowned a little embarrassed: "Your Highness is talking about slaves?" and then shook his head and said, "We can't use slaves." ”

"No, I hate slavery too. Arthur explained: "We bought back the slaves on the other side of the Narrow Sea, but not to let them continue to be slaves, but to give them back their freedom, but the money we spent needs them to pay back with their work, and even if they pay off their debts later, as long as they settle down in the north, they can continue to generate taxes and wealth for us." ”

After listening to what the prince said, Robb looked at his younger brothers and sisters next to him, as well as the nobles under his command, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, your suggestion is very good, we need to discuss it in detail before we can decide." ”

Because of the attack of the army of the dead, the population of the deep forest castle was almost extinct, and the Glover family no longer had a popular rule, Count Gabbert Glover immediately agreed when he heard this: "It's okay, we even accept the savages, why can't the slaves of Essos accept it?"

Willing to accept the free people from outside the Saiwai, he persuaded all the nobles under his command, and Robb, who was eager to restore the prosperity of the north, hurriedly reminded: "Now they are also from the north!"

In this regard, even the Amber family, who hated the savages the most, did not make any refutation.

After all, the introduction of population is a matter for the people of the North.

Even if Arthur was the prince, it was not easy to completely meddle in their affairs, so after making the suggestion, he chatted with everyone, and then mentioned the experience of going south from the land of eternal winter: "By the way, Tormund, do you know Bron and Udir?"

"Bulon Udil?" Tormund said as he glanced at Bran in his wheelchair, "I have heard of them, Udir seems to be a disciple of the Green Prophet, and Bronn is a very famous warrior, and they both chose to stay outside the Seychelles and not go south. ”

Arthur said, "We met them when we returned from the Land of Eternal Winter. ”

"They gathered all the freedmen who remained outside the fortress, formed a tribe of beasts, retreated into the caves of the Great Snow Mountain, and survived the war under the protection of the Yuliang Wood Heart Tree. ”

Tormund hurriedly asked, "How many more of them are there?"

"About 3,000 old and infirm women and children. Ambrosius began, "Bron and Udir are very talkative, and perhaps you can try to contact them." ”

"Moreover, His Highness has entrusted them with the messenger of light and the meteorites descended from ancient gods!"

Hearing this, the princes of the northern realm frowned.

But before Robb could speak, Bran looked at the prince and asked, "Your Highness Arthur, did that Udir tell you what the last Heart Tree represents?"

Arthur didn't hide it, nodding his head, "We've used the heart of the tree. ”

"How's it going?" Bran asked again.

Impressed by the Green Prophet's omniscience, Gianna was a little stunned when she heard this: "You don't know, you didn't use the green vision to see?"

Bran shook his head: "Without the Heart Tree, it is very difficult to cast the Green Vision now. ”

Arthur said bluntly, "Using the natural vitality of the heart of the tree, I have succeeded in getting Annie, Selena, Nymeria, Gawain, Lancelot, Ranmarok, and Tristan to break through their physical limits and become transcendental!"

"What?"

Hearing the prince's words, everyone in the hall suddenly couldn't sit still.

There is no one who does not aspire to master power!

Robb also asked excitedly: "Your Highness, can this method be?"

Arthur said selflessly: "This method is actually very easy to understand, which is to use the natural vitality of the heart tree to help people break through the limits of their bodies. ”

Bran: "But the last Heart Tree Heart is consumed, and unless we can find something that can replace the Heart of the Tree, we still can't make people step into the Transcendental." ”

After hearing the words of the Green Prophet and Stark's second son, everyone in the hall was suddenly filled with disappointment.

"The function of the heart of the tree is to stimulate the human body and provide energy to break through the limits of the body. Arthur mused, "Knowing the purpose, I don't think it's difficult to find a replacement for the heart of the tree. ”

"And knowing the method, maybe it won't be long before I can figure out how to use the Holy Light to help people break through their physical limits. ”

Hearing this, Robb immediately became excited: "Your Highness is sure of this?"

Arthur nodded, "Yes." ”

Ambrosius also said, "Actually, magic may also help people break through their physical limits. ”

"So, does Your Highness think there is a future for the Transfigurers?" Bran asked suddenly.

"When we helped Anne and Gawain break through their physical limits, because of the natural vitality of the Heart Tree Heart, several shapeshifters were born in succession to the Beast Tribe. Gianna said, "I don't think the future of the Shapeshifters needs to worry about the Green Prophet. ”

"But how can the shapeshifter be born without a tree heart?" Bran shook his head.

In Winter's War, everyone understands the important role of the Shapeshifters, being able to control animal scouting, use ravens to communicate, monitor enemy movements, and more.

The Green Prophet's words immediately caused everyone to be nervous.

"This" Arthur really didn't think about the future of the shapeshifters.

The Old Gods have fallen and there is no Heart Tree, and even with the legacy left by his predecessor, the Green Prophet has no way to continue training the Old Gods followers to become shapeshifters.

Ambrosius said, "Green Prophet, we have to complete things step by step. ”

Bran: "So Your Highness and Mr. Ambrosius, you don't have time to think about the Transfiguration for a while?"

"That's true. Arthur was a little ashamed.

Bran: So, Your Highness, I have an idea that I need your help to realize. ”

Arthur and the old wizard exchanged glances.

"Tell me about it. ”

"I want to spread the druid's way of nature. Bran said.

Arthur: "How can I help?"

Brando: "Teach all people as His Highness guided me to the way of nature." ”

"No problem!"

Looking at the selfless prince, Robb hesitated a little and said: "But before Your Highness, we have to tell you a bad news"

Arthur: "What's the bad news?"

Robb said, "Your Majesty, they are besieged in Eagle's Nest by the Golden Order and Euron Greyjoy. ”

"The Golden Regiment?Euron Greyjoy?"

Hearing this, Arthur immediately frowned, there are not many troops in the Arryn Valley, and the emperor does not have any army, and they are in a very bad situation in the face of the crow's eye that can create tornadoes.

After a long silence, he asked, "What do you think of this news, Robb?"

The Battle of Winter has just ended, and Robb, who is full of embarrassment, really doesn't want to get involved in the royal war anymore: "Your Highness, please forgive us for not being able to do anything in the north. ”

Arthur also smiled wryly: "I understand. ”

"Still, can Winterfell provide a few horses?"

"That's fine. ”

Hearing this, Robb understood the prince's decision, although Winterfell now lacked everything, but Arthur opened his mouth, and a few war horses could still provide it.

Arthur asked again, "By the way, is there any news of Daenerys?"

"No, we only know that Queen Daenerys has returned to Dragonstone. ”

"No, Your Highness, Queen Daenerys has dragons that threaten King's Landing at any time, and even if she doesn't have an army yet, Cersei won't be stupid enough to send Euron Greyjoy and the Golden Order to attack the Eagle's Nest first. Lancelot frowned.

Nemeria nodded: "That's right, if I were Cersei, I would also get rid of Queen Daenerys, the biggest threat." ”

Bran: "Queen Daenerys was betrayed, attacked by Euron Greyjoy and the Golden Order, and has now fled to Pantos. ”

Arthur: "You see?"

"Hmm. Bran nodded, "And Your Majesty Robert, although they are besieged in Eagle's Nest City, there is actually no danger. ”

"Euron Greyjoy is very strong, and I suggest that Your Highness find Queen Daenerys first. ”

Arthur, who heard this, was speechless: "This is not good. ”

Anyway, he was Robert's son.

And if the Fat Emperor decides to go to war with Daenerys, he will not be grateful for saving his enemies, and even if he helps solve the siege of the Eagle's Nest, he may be unreasonable to imprison the Dragon Queen and then sit back on the Iron Throne himself.

Going to Daenerys is not pleasing to either side at all.

Homeless and brought back to Winterfell by her younger brother Theon, Asha Greyjoy, the daughter of the sea monster who had nothing to do here every day, immediately stood up and said, "Your Highness, I am willing to help against Euron Greyjoy!"

"After this war, the North, the Riverlands, the Arryn Valley and other places need to rest and recuperate, and they can't provide troops, but I'm willing to persuade the Iron People to help Your Highness!"

"You want to go back to the Iron Islands?" Anne looked a little weird, "aren't you a captive?"

"After the Battle of Winter, Robb can atone for his rebellion, why can't I go back?"

"Ahem, you're not a captive, you can go back at any time. Arthur said, "But are you sure someone in the Iron Isles will follow you?"

The daughter of the sea monster is indeed not sure that she will return to the Iron Islands to recruit people, but no matter what, it is better to go back than to stay in the north: "How do you know if you don't try?"

Ambrosius muttered, "No, I suggest that Your Highness go to Essos. ”

"Essos has a lot of mercenaries to recruit. ”

"Then you need a captain!" the daughter of the sea monster hurriedly recommended herself.

Recently, she has often practiced with Asha, and Arya, who has played quite well, was a little crying and laughing when she saw this: "There are many captains in White Harbor, why do you have to leave Winterfell?"

Asha: "Because this is not my home!"

Looking at the daughter of the sea monster, Ambrosius's gaze suddenly became deep, and then said thoughtfully: "Your Highness, take her with you." ”

"If we kill Euron Greyjoy, we can't leave the Iron Islands fleet behind. ”

To be continued

(End of chapter)