Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 169 168. Intercepting on the Road
In Ed's eyes, the intersection of Lan En and Alia is probably because he found the lost little girl and taught her some sword skills.

So the Duke of the North didn't understand at all that Lan En's involvement in this troublesome matter at the beginning was actually for his little daughter.

Ed and his party consisted of more than 20 people, all equipped with two horses for long-distance running.

But even with two horses, human endurance is far better than that of horses, and it is impossible for them to maintain the progress all day.

It stands to reason that in order to avoid the interception that the enemy will inevitably send, Lan En and his party should try their best to choose a time when there is no one on the road.

But that's the truth, but it's far from practical.

The ancient lighting conditions, even at night in the city, will make people feel dark, let alone this kind of wild road.

If you don't want the horse to break its hoof and the man to break its neck, it's more practical to walk during the day.

"Where are we now?"

Amidst the bumps of the horse, Lan En speeded up to catch up with Ed to ask.

He knew that he had passed by here on his way to King's Landing, but he didn't know who this place belonged to in terms of territorial division.

"We have already reached the border of the king's territory, huh-about twenty kilometers ahead, we will enter the river land."

Ed responded while panting, long-term riding is also physical work.

According to Westeros' strange season division method, it is already autumn.

According to the celestial maesters, after years of summer, they are about to usher in a terrible winter night.

And now this season is just a small transition between the long midsummer and the cold winter.

But even if it's just autumn, the night is already cool.

Moist hot air spewed out from the big nostrils of the horses, and the shirts under the leather armor of the riders were soaked with sweat at first, and then cooled by the night wind that penetrated through the gaps in the leather armor.

Seeing the silhouette of the sun sinking from the canopy on both sides of King's Road, Ed gave the order to set up camp.

"Camp now, Jory. The light is almost gone."

"Yes, Huchi-my lord."

The guard captain's half-length black hair was completely stuck to his face. When he got off the horse, his legs trembled a little. Although he recovered quickly, it can still be seen that his riding skills are a bit poor among the group that batch.

Ed chose this section of the road without going to the front of the village or to the back of the shop. It was chosen specifically to avoid staying in hotels, meeting people, and reducing risks.

According to him, the kidnapped Tyrion Lannister met his wife in the hotel on King's Road.

Then it became the fuse of the whole incident.

After Lan En finished listening, he deeply agreed with his choice of camping halfway.

"We need to patrol tonight." Lan En reminded him beside Ed.

"I still remember the general outline of the division of the territory. The junction between the Riverland and the king's land is very narrow and has no depth. Lannister's military power can easily penetrate this junction. And once you enter the Riverland, you can Take refuge in the castle of my wife's hometown."

The implication is that there is a high chance of encountering enemy interception forces here.Not only because it is easy, but also because the opportunity is rare.

Ed nodded approvingly.

"Jorry, Howard, and Will... ten of you camp here, and the rest are better at riding than them. We are on the King's Road, and we will scout five kilometers forward and backward."

The few people Ed picked out were those whose legs were still wagging after dismounting.

Those who were left to camp also knew their situation, so they began to dismantle the tarpaulins and sundries on the carts, and prepared to open up a small camp in the woods on both sides of the road.

Jory frowned while carrying a box on the cart: "It's a bit heavy. Why would adults carry such things on a long ride?"

Thinking to no avail, Jory himself was very tired.So after putting the box on the open space where we will camp, we don't care about it anymore.

The backward road was less dangerous because it had already passed by once, so only five people were sent there.

Ed and Lann led five other members of the escort team to patrol forward.

Everyone is holding a torch, and the speed of patrolling is much more soothing than rushing, which can be regarded as a small rest.

The trembling firelight danced out shadows with teeth and claws, and the sound of the night wind blowing through the woods mixed with the sounds of birds and beasts, making it lonely and deep.

The five soldiers behind were already very tired, but Lan En was still communicating with Ed.

The reason for the young man is that his physique is different from that of ordinary people, and the energy consumed by cycling is easy for him to bear.

And Ed Stark, a big man in the north, supported his tired body because of his sense of responsibility and honor.

His age is considered young in today's era.

"If Lannister wanted to intercept you with a small force, he would definitely send out powerful knights. Who do you think it would be?"

Lan En's voice was very soft in the night wind.

His silver-white hair reflected a soft silver light against the torch, and this layer of soft light made him look so handsome that he didn't look like a human being.

Ed responded wearily: "Gregor Clegane. It must be him."

The moment the name was spoken, Lan En glanced back at the five soldiers.

Although they didn't make any conspicuous performances, Lan En still keenly noticed that the horseshoes under their seats were in a mess.

"You found out too." Ed smiled wryly. "Never again has a Lannister knight inspired such great fear among their foes."

The five soldiers behind them lowered their heads in shame.

Lane knew it wasn't their fault.On the ancient battlefield, anyone who saw [Magic Mountain]'s physique and the equipment on his body would feel as if they had seen a ghost.

That pair of armor that ordinary soldiers can't even lift is put on their upper body. It is estimated that standing there can't be pierced by a spear.

A sword that ordinary people can barely lift, he can wield it on the battlefield with one hand to fight against the enemy.

His younger brother Sandor Clegane, Lane felt that the opponent's pure strength was almost [-]% of his when they fought.

And Gregor Clegane should be able to match him in single strength.

If Gregor Clegane is paired with an armored horse, his weight and impact can even directly match the charging bison!
Ed also accepted the fear of his subordinates. The Clegane family was already famous in the Seven Kingdoms for being different from ordinary people in physique, and there was nothing wrong with admitting it.

A group of people continued to patrol the front of the road at a constant speed, and the five-kilometer warning range was quickly completed under the horseshoes.

But just as Ed was about to turn his horse's head and return to the camp, Lan En, who was behind him, moved his ears.Frowning, he looked into the woods in front of him.

Where, in the woods, there is no sound of birds or beasts.

"Ed, run to camp, full speed."

Lan En kept his expression unchanged, and whispered when Ed passed him by.

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(End of this chapter)