Ugh~ retch~ groan~
Tyrion leaned against a tree, weak and puking up sour liquid.
Joffrey gently patted his back, "You've worked hard. Just hold on for another half a day. Winterfell is just ahead, and we can get a good night's rest."
"Half a day?! You might as well just kill me!"
Tyrion hugged the big tree and refused to let go, "Don't even think about making me move another step today!"
Today was the third day since they left Castle Black.
Joffrey, Osha, and the Children of the Forest rode the Giant Lion, while Tyrion, Jon, and Ghost rode the Snow Bear. The two massive beasts traveled for ten hours a day and had already covered a long journey of over a thousand kilometers.
The never-ending bumps and shakes had completely worn down Tyrion's small body.
"Good nephew, I know your magic is powerful and can make Rain and Snowball faster and more enduring than Ravens, but why are you in such a hurry?"
Joffrey smiled slightly at him.
"By my calculations, Father has probably entered the Riverlands by now."
Tyrion was startled, then let go of the big tree and let himself fall heavily to the ground. He understood the deeper meaning in Joffrey's words.
Yes, a King dying beneath the Throne would inevitably cause bloodshed. How could that be allowed?
The Riverlands were neither too close nor too far, just right.
Tyrion knew that the pace of travel couldn't be slowed down, "At least teach me Rain and Snowball's magic."
He immediately started rolling on the ground, looking like he wouldn't give up until he got his way.
Joffrey glared at him irritably. It seemed he couldn't save those 3 Rune Energies after all. "Get up and I'll give it to you."
Tyrion sprang up and did a beautiful backflip.
Joffrey split off a Recovery Rune Mirror Image for Tyrion. After the rest, everyone continued forward.
On the Lion's Back, Joffrey took out a few leaves and activated Runes. These leaves were taken from the three Children of the Forest who were released, allowing him to monitor their movements at any time.
Whether Bloodraven truly didn't care or was helpless, the three Children of the Forest safely returned home yesterday.
At this moment, the Children of the Forest were gathered in the cave where the Throne was located.
"Leaf, please help me translate again." Joffrey transmitted the scene and dialogue information from their home to Leaf, and Leaf translated the dialogue into the Common Tongue and sent it to Joffrey.
The two of them watched the scene together.
Inside the mountain, the walls of the dim cave were covered with pale, ancient Weirwood roots, like white snakes, like corpses.
The Weirwood was not alone. Many fierce beasts lay quietly at the entrances of the various passages connected to the cave. Small animals and birds played and frolicked inside the cave, seemingly unaffected by the dim light.
The Children of the Forest watched them silently.
A part of the deceased Children of the Forest lived within these animals. They were both companions and brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers.
At some unknown moment, the Children of the Forest began to make sounds.
"Three of our tribe have left us."
"We should not leave our last home. The South is no longer our home; it is full of danger and deceit."
"That's right, human Oaths cannot be trusted."
"I don't want to go either."
"The last Greenseer is here. Where else would we go? This is where we belong."
"..."
All the speakers expressed resistance and unease towards the South and leaving their home.
Bloodraven on the Weirwood Throne quietly closed his eyes.
Leaf saw that all sixty-three Singers of the tribe were present. It had been a long time since they had all gathered like this.
Joffrey was not disappointed at all. Less than half of the Singers spoke, while half of the rest nodded in agreement and half lowered their heads in silence.
He was waiting for the first person to speak up.
A female Singer with red and gold intertwined pupils stood out, "I have a different idea."
Everyone looked at her.
Her tone was mournful, "Everyone, look around, look at our tribe, how can we resist the Great Other from the North?"
Bloodraven slowly opened his eyes.
"Only humans can help us continue. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we cannot give up. I am willing to go south and try to form an alliance with humans!"
"Lord Greenseer, please allow me to leave our home. The tribe needs humans."
Her bright, big eyes pleaded with Bloodraven.
The Singers looked at each other, and seven Singers successively walked to her side, awaiting the Greenseer's decision.
Joffrey didn't know what reaction he hoped to see from Bloodraven.
Suppression? Bloodraven was human after all. Facing over sixty Children of the Forest, did he have the ability?
Refuse? The Children of the Forest would be dissatisfied and even resist, and Bloodraven's prestige would be gone.
Agree? Bloodraven would be safe for now, but the Children of the Forest's power would be dispersed, which could be considered weakening the enemy.
Bloodraven closed his eyes and remained silent.
This was also a response.
She offered a leaf to pay homage to the Greenseer, then led seven of her kin into another slightly brighter cave, which was the upward path.
Joffrey ended his surveillance.
Leaf trusted the Greenseer a little more. "Your Highness, Lord Greenseer should no longer target you. Everyone can work together to fight The Great Other."
Joffrey chuckled. "Perhaps."
If that raven dared to cause trouble again, he would definitely be eliminated before dealing with the Others!
In the evening.
They saw Winterfell.
Tyrion was now unhurried. "I finally understand. Even Rain is more important than me?! If you had given me this magic earlier, I wouldn't have to spend the night here."
Tyrion had already experienced the wonders of Recovery Magic Energy.
Could it be useful when tired from playing with women? He decided to try it tonight. There was a good one at that place last time, red hair, what was her name? Ah, I remember, Ros.
Joffrey reminded everyone again, "Remember what I said, we are in a great hurry. Winterfell must know the danger it is about to face."
He looked at Leaf. "The Gods have given me a revelation. To accumulate strength as early as possible to resist The Great Other, I must abandon personal feelings and sacrifice myself for the greater good. You can understand that, right?"
Leaf knew that humans liked to lie, but she didn't expect it to reach this level.
Joffrey earnestly comforted her, "You are a crucial link, determining the success or failure of this matter, and the future of countless lives. You must prioritize the overall situation."
Leaf silently prayed to the nameless Gods for forgiveness.
Rain and Snow Bear carried them directly towards Winter Town on the outskirts of Winterfell.
Winter Town was a gathering place for common folk seeking refuge in winter, capable of accommodating over a hundred thousand people. Now, less than a fifth of the houses were inhabited.
Tyrion was very confused about what the people of The North considered winter. Could it be summer now, with ice and snow everywhere?
They approached the crowd.
According to Joffrey's instructions, Leaf and two of her kin did not deliberately cover their bodies. Coupled with the terrifying size of the Giant Lion and Snow Bear, the entire Winter Town was quickly completely startled.
Screams and cries rose and fell.
"Monster!"
"Man-eating goblin!"
Adults fearfully pulled their children and hid far away. Only a few children whose parents were not around cast clear, curious gazes.
Thump, thump, thump~
The people of Winterfell finally arrived to welcome them.
Joffrey recognized the old knight leading the group – the Master-at-Arms of Winterfell, Ser Rodrik Cassel.
Joffrey was brewing his emotions.
"Your Highness, Winterfell welcomes you..."
Joffrey grabbed the old Ser. "There's no time for pleasantries, something big is about to happen. Quickly take me to see Lady Catelyn, immediately!"
The old Ser noticed the faint anxiety and panic on the Crown Prince's face.
And that little goblin.
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