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#198 - Chapter 8: Not Interested (Part 3)

Robb respected Liu Yuan quite a bit, using many honorifics in his words.

The gist of the letter was: 'Hello, Teacher. Thank you for fighting for my brother and those golden-haired fellows. My father was killed, and now I'm bringing people to get revenge. Although those guys can't beat me in a fight, there are too many of them, and I'm struggling a bit. Now I plan to quit, grab some benefits, and go home to recuperate. I'm afraid that after I slip away, those golden-haired fellows will come looking for you! Teacher, you are so capable, please come and help me! I'm the boss now, and I have the final say in the North. We don't want the southern territory; I'll find you a bigger piece in the North, wherever you want. '

There's also something else: my mother hasn't seen her two youngest sons in over half a year and wants to see Rickon. If the situation allows, let Toren and the others bring him back.

Rest assured, following me won't be a loss for you! There are plenty of benefits. Any noble lady from the North, the Vale, or the Riverlands that you fancy, I'll have my mother propose marriage.

Liu Yuan couldn't help but smile: "This Robb has really grown up, and he speaks much more pleasantly now. Toren, Rickon won't be going back with you. Robb is still at war; how can you take a child there? Also, tell Robb that I won't give up on Thorn City. There are still 25,000 troops in the city; neither Joffrey nor Tywin can do anything to me. I'm not interested in your power struggles; whoever sits on the Iron Throne isn't qualified to order me. By the way, Arya has escaped King's Landing and is currently heading north with Yoren the Crow. As for Sansa, I'll find a chance to rescue her!"

Toren: "Yes, sir, I will report truthfully to King Robb. We'll leave overnight!"

Liu Yuan: "No need to rush; rest for a few more days! I'll arrange for someone to show you around the city."

Toren: "No, thank you, sir. Miss Arya's safety is paramount; we can't delay and must return immediately."

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Crakehall, the territory of the Brax family. This family has declined somewhat. The previous head of the family was exiled to the Wall for supporting the Targaryens. After the population loss, many buildings in the territory have been abandoned.

In an abandoned tower, Yoren's Night's Watch recruiting party was camped. Arya was feeling uneasy and wandered around the camp. She came to the iron cage, which held several strange people. One of them had an accent similar to her dancing teacher. She missed Syrio and wondered if he was dead.

She unconsciously walked near the cage, and the person said again: "Heh heh~ You've come. Are you planning to help someone? You don't need to do much, just hand that axe over there to someone."

"Forget about it! Arry, I warned you, stay away from these bastards." Yoren stepped out of the shadows.

After walking a short distance, Yoren asked her: "Why aren't you sleeping at this late hour? What are you doing here?"

Arya: "I still can't sleep. As soon as I close my eyes, I always see my father being beheaded."

Yoren: "Then I can't help you; you have to get over it yourself. Years ago, I saw my brother stabbed to death in front of my house. Years have passed, and I've even forgotten what my brother looked like, but the murderer's face is deeply etched in my mind."

Arya: "How did you get over it?"

Yoren: "Heh heh~ Years later, that guy returned to his hometown on horseback; he had become a knight's squire. I took advantage of his inattention and buried an axe in his skull. Then I rode his horse to the Wall."

Arya took a deep breath: "I know what to do. Queen Cersei, King Joffrey, Executioner Ilyn, Meryn Trant..."

"Doo~ Doo~ Doo" The copper horn blew, the sentry had discovered something unusual. Yoren jumped up, drew his longsword, and said to Arya: "It's probably the Gold Cloaks are back. If things go wrong, you and Gendry run, run as far as you can."

The enemies had indeed arrived, but not the Gold Cloaks, but Lannister soldiers. The two who had escaped earlier went to Harrenhal and encountered Amory Lorch on a raid. He thought it was a good opportunity to make a contribution, so he came.

Amory: "Crow, if you don't want to die too ugly, hand over that bastard."

There were more than twenty Lannister soldiers.

There were more than forty people in the Night's Watch recruiting party, and they all ran out with weapons. The minors were sent back. Arya took the opportunity to drag Gendry into a nearby bush. Hot Pie, with his keen eyes, also crouched down and crawled in.

Yoren: "I have several bastards here! Which one the hell are you talking about?"

"I am a vassal of Duke Tywin, Ser Amory Lorch. People from the capital have asked us for help. Now, in the name of the King, I order you to lay down your weapons."

Amory said unhurriedly.

Yoren: "Since ancient times, no king has been able to disarm the Night's Watch."

Amory: "Since you're seeking death, I'll grant it to you. Attack!" A crossbowman raised his hand and fired an arrow. Yoren reacted quickly, holding his sword horizontally in front of his chest. "Clang~" The crossbow bolt hit the sword and bounced off.

"Damn it, everyone attack, fight them!" Yoren leaped forward, splitting the crossbowman's neck with his sword, and blood spurted out high. Yoren's combat power was also very strong, no less than a knight. He fought four Lannister soldiers alone without losing ground. But his subordinates were far inferior; these people weren't even Night's Watch recruits. Although many were prisoners who had seen blood, they were slightly stronger than ordinary civilians. But when they encountered such elite soldiers, they were quickly beaten and fled in panic. The Lannister crossbowmen could also take the time to shoot a few arrows, pinning those unlucky ones to the ground. In the chaos, people running around kicked over the bonfire, and many places were ignited.

Amory didn't want to waste time, spurred his horse and charged out, swinging his hand-and-a-half sword in a full arc. Yoren barely blocked the sword, but was still knocked over by the tremendous force. After getting up, he knew the situation was bad, glanced at the children, and didn't see Arya and the others. He decided to lure them away, turned his head and ran towards the river, where it was too disadvantageous to face cavalry.

His approach was correct. Amory and several other soldiers chased after him, dispersing their forces and unable to effectively control the camp. The Night's Watch recruits, who were being suppressed, began to flee in all directions.

Arya and the others seized the opportunity to escape to the northeast. During the escape, Gendry's bull helmet fell to the ground. Lommy hesitated and ran back to pick up the helmet. A crossbow bolt, flying from nowhere, struck him in the chest. The children pulled him back into the bushes.

Arya, who had personally killed several people, knew at a glance that the boy was beyond saving. She shook her head to the others. Gendry said in his ear: "Lommy, I know you've always liked my bull helmet; now it's yours." Then he put the bull helmet on Lommy's head, and the boy smiled and closed his eyes.

Hot Pie: "What should we do? Those people will come back."

Arya: "The Lannister soldiers came from the west. I just saw many people running east. They will definitely pursue us, so let's run north."