Chapter 57, Speak by Force (Seeking Collection~!!Seeking Collection~!!Seeking Collection~!!)
As a man with ideas, Arthur has racked his brains to find a way to make money along the way.
However, the way he could think of it, there was no basis for implementation.
In the end, it depends on windfalls.
The idea of finding a small Dothraki tribe to go to war was never given up by Robert.
Along the way, Ed and Heinrikai deliberately avoided the large, medium, and small Dothraki tribes.
Although they didn't encounter many Dothraki tribes, they did encounter many of the marauding cavalry.
So, the belligerent Robert loved days like this.
Call Arthur, take the recruits who have been trained by everyone, and after a bloody battle, you can turn a team of Dothraki cavalry into trophies.
It's such a windfall.
However, horses and scimitars had to be kept, and there were not many things that could be sold, but some of the Dothraki cavalry had plundered villages and towns, and they carried a lot of money.
A little adds up.
Barely enough people to go to Norfos to replenish supplies.
"What, you're going to sell some of your people into slavery?"
After buying supplies, he followed the group to find another merchant, and when he heard that Robert was going to sell useless people into slavery, Arthur couldn't accept it at all.
In response to the bastard's surprised inquiry, Robert looked like you were a fool and said, "Oh, poor boy, do you think we are saviors, or are you saviors?"
Seeing this, Hainlikai walked up to Arthur and whispered, "Don't be so excited, here are the nine free trade city-states, and there are still people who want our lives."
So don't make such a fuss about attracting other people's attention.
It will not be easy for us to continue eastward and cross the Dothraki Sea.
With these people, not to mention whether we have enough supplies, in the territory of the Dothraki, there will definitely be constant dangers, do you think they have the ability to survive?"
Eddard, who was full of helplessness, sighed and said in a deep voice: "Arthur, don't forget, we have to not only cross the Dothraki Sea, but also return to Westeros.
I promise that when we go back to quell the rebellion, I will set the betrayed free again. ”
"Your Excellency. ”
Heinrikai hurriedly reminded Ed not to reveal too much information, so as not to be known by someone with a heart.
Ed knows that.
He sighed helplessly because he had agreed to sell slaves, and resumed his silence without saying anything more.
The emperor has decided so, what else can Arthur say?
Accuse them?
I'm just an illegitimate child, and I get food and clothing in this way, so who can blame them?
If you want to blame, you can only blame yourself for not making money, and you can't provide supplies, weapons, and mercenaries for everyone......
But he will eventually go back to Westeros, and he can protect these people for a while, but he can't protect them for a lifetime!
Arthur only swore in his heart about this.
- One day, he will destroy slavery on the continent of Essos!
Leaving the city of Norvers, with its bald slaves and bald women, Arthur returned to the camp outside the city with a look on his face, and stood aside to watch Heinly Rikai bring the slave trader to pick people.
Seeing the bald little girl Van Cleef running to her side in a daze, he immediately grabbed her hand and said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid, I know that you just escaped from Norforth, so I will never let you go back." ”
These words seemed to comfort the little girl, as well as to comfort himself.
Hearing this, Van Cleef froze and said in a low voice, "Actually, my name is Vanessa." ”
"Vanessa Van Cleef? Hearing the name, a smile appeared on Arthur's lips.
Vanessa shook her head: "No, I don't have a last name... It's just Vanessa... Van Cleef is just my. ”
Arthur patted her little bald head and said softly, "Okay then, Vanessa, no matter what, you will follow me in the future, and I promise to give you the opportunity to have a surname." ”
His words were heartfelt, extremely sincere, Vanessa could clearly perceive them, and then a seed was planted in the heart of this bald little girl.
The slave trade with the slave traders proceeded quickly.
Arthur didn't want to stay here any longer.
The useless Dothraki and the peasants were sold out, and the original team of more than 400 people was suddenly reduced to less than 200 people.
In terms of interests, there was nothing wrong with that, but Arthur was uncomfortable.
In Norforth, the influence of Westeros has become minimal, but the news of killing Robert and capturing Eddard alive is still circulating.
Mercenaries in Essos have always represented despicability.
But most of them have a skill, such as a keen sense of observation!
Arthur and his party were all from Westeros and were very conspicuous here in Norforth.
There is no need for the mercenaries who only have money in their eyes to pay attention, when they heard Eddard say that to Arthur, they immediately thought of the mission that was issued by the forces of Westeros!
Quietly following them out of the city, seeing more than 100 slave traders, and also with soldiers, the mercenaries immediately stopped their steps and did not dare to approach, but instead stalked secretly.
They're going to gather their men and move again!
The night temperatures in the Norfos Hills are very low, and the bitter wind blows to make people wrap themselves tightly.
But Arthur didn't feel cold, as did Robert, Eddard, Varian, and Ryan, and if it weren't for Sir Barristan in his fur, Annie, Heinly, and Maria rubbed their hands from time to time.
They don't even realize that the temperature is getting colder.
Eddard Stark is a man from the North, and it's normal not to be afraid of the cold, and Arthur has been to Winterfell, and even in the summer, he has to wear a lot of clothes.
The temperatures in the Norfos Hills were not as cool as those in the north of Westeros, but Sir Barristan and Anne felt cold, and they didn't feel it at all......
It's so weird!
Arthur was thinking about whether this strange situation meant danger, when Ryan, who was riding a horse, suddenly came to his side, and whispered with a solemn face: "There is a situation, we are surrounded." ”
For the sake of convenience and speed, they did not take the path, but chose to walk the Valyrian Avenue with the caravan.
From Norfos to Kohor, the two cities are easily connected by wide, straight stone roads.
The same makes it easy for raiders.
Arthur didn't find it strange that he would be targeted.
But surrounded......
"How many of them are there?"
Looking at the frowning young man, Ryan said in a deep voice, "At least eight hundred." ”
Hearing this, Arthur felt very troubled: "It's all Dothraki?"
"Sir Barristan guessed they were all mercenaries. Ryan shook his head and dragged him to Robert, Barristan and Ed to discuss how to deal with it and prepare for battle.
As he walked, Arthur tried to look around.
However, it was pitch black and there were no mercenaries surrounding them.
Is there really someone who is quietly surrounding us?
It seems that their strength should not be underestimated!
Arthur followed Ryan and ran forward, trying to find the Emperor and the Prime Minister.
But the enemy lurking in the darkness would not give them a chance, and the sound of the bowstring vibrating sounded continuously, and sharp feathered arrows flew like rain!
"Enemy attack!"
The caravan was in disarray, and after many battles, the soldiers trained by Robert, Eddard, Barristan, Ryan, Varian, Heinri, and others reacted quickly!
"Let's go to Your Majesty!"
It wasn't enough to raise the shield, he swung his sword to block the rain of arrows, but the mount was shot down, and Ryan shouted to the side, the war horse was also shot and fell, and Arthur, who was shrinking under the shield to defend, shouted.
"Follow me!"
Activating the Holy Light to diffuse around, Arthur used the aura of power, and then rushed in the direction of Robert and Eddard and the others.
"Whoosh~"
The second wave of arrows is falling!
The mercenaries in the darkness are no longer hiding, roaring, screaming, and wielding weapons to kill!
Seeing the youngest bastard coming to support, the big fat man who felt the strength of the enemy was very excited: "Haha, Arthur, you came in time!"
Look at my prime minister.
Ed, after so many years, we're finally going to fight side by side again!"
The Prime Minister was wounded in the leg before he could heal, stabbed a mercenary to death with a spear, and had to follow Robert and Barristan to meet the enemy in thousands, but Hine Leekai immediately stopped: "Lord Eddard, you should sit in the center and command the soldiers." ”
"No, the soldiers are commanded by Ryan. Hearing this, Robert shouted without looking back.
These words send a message that he wants to cultivate Ryan!
Lane, who followed the emperor and guarded his safety with Barristan and his younger brother, did not show much joy on his face, but was extremely dignified, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I will never let you down!"
...... To be continued......