"Yes, very good. Among free people, they are among the best."
"Legend has it that she could shoot a wolf running at a distance of 100 meters in the eye?"
“No, it’s not just a legend, I saw it with my own eyes.” Jon finally escaped some of his embarrassment when he mentioned the wildling woman’s archery skills. After all, the wildling woman’s archery skills were truly superb.
"I see. As your lover..."
“She…” Jon was about to retort, but swallowed his words back.
"No?" Lu Xuan asked with a smile.
"No, it's just... okay, she's my lover."
“That’s right. She’s your lover, so it’s not appropriate for her to continue living among the wildlings. You are of Targaryen blood, and Daenerys is counting on you to leave behind more offspring.”
“I…” Jon’s face turned bright red, but after stammering for a long time, he couldn’t come up with a coherent answer.
Is there a problem?
"......No."
"That's good. Since she's your lover, it's inevitable that you'll have children. Unless there's something wrong with your health."
"I'm perfectly healthy."
“That’s right. The problem now is that we need to give her an identity that matches you. Although I don’t like this kind of thing either, you’re a Targaryen now. Your every move will be connected to Daenerys, so this is necessary.”
"But she was just a savage woman. They... couldn't hold any important positions; all they did was fight."
"Knowing how to fight is enough. I intend to make her, as the representative of the wildlings, Daenerys's bodyguard."
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Chapter 310 War Horns
The wildling woman had never been so happy, with endless delicious food and wine every day. The bed was so soft it felt like she could sink into it. Of course, her favorite thing was bathing in the hot springs. The hot springs in the Dragon Queen's palace were far more comfortable than the ones in Ghostwood. And her boyfriend, Jon Snow, would be there to bathe with her.
Jon was initially embarrassed, but soon... he was even more embarrassed. Because instead of mocking him, everyone in the entire palace was encouraging him to get the wildling woman pregnant...
After three days of this lifestyle, the savage woman received a gift.
The bow—the savage woman swore she had never seen such a perfect bow. Crucially, it was carved with rough, savage totem patterns. Clearly, it was made specifically for her. The matching arrows were all perfectly identical, completely different from her own arrowheads, which were made from animal bones or stones.
She was immediately captivated by the bow. However, even savages have their own code of conduct. They considered it perfectly reasonable for them to be allowed to eat and drink here, given their sight of the vast army outside the city and the impending battle. They knew that fighting after a good meal was only natural. But such an expensive weapon must have another explanation.
"What do you want? Let's make this clear first, Jon is mine, and I won't give him up." Jon, standing to the side, was so embarrassed he almost wanted to disappear, but he was also a little touched.
"Of course not, no one will try to take Jon from you. I just want to offer you a new job."
"I have agreed to help you fight the war."
"Of course, but yours is slightly different. I hope you can become the Dragon Queen's royal guard, that is, a bodyguard."
The savage woman thought for a moment, then tilted her head and asked.
"Like the guards around Mansred?"
"That's right, that's exactly it. The guards who specifically protect the king."
"Wow, I'll join." It was much simpler than Lu Xuan had imagined. He had overlooked the fact that even savages had a king, Mansred. He also had a bodyguard similar to the Royal Guard by his side. Most savages considered joining that group an honor, because it meant you were the bravest warrior among them.
"Very good, you are now the Queen's Royal Guard. Your captain will come to find you later. He will show you around the palace and introduce you to your companions. However, your custom-made armor will still take some time."
"Jon, do you see? I am now the Dragon Queen's bodyguard. I am the most mighty warrior among the wildlings."
"Yes, I saw it, congratulations."
"Hahahaha..." The wild woman laughed like a child. She wasn't actually particularly beautiful; her hair was disheveled, her skin rough, and she differed somewhat from the traditional definition of beauty. She possessed a wild, aggressive beauty. One could only say Jon Snow had a very unique eye.
Waaah...
A deep horn sounded from outside the city. Upon hearing it, Lu Xuan gave Jon a few brief instructions, then turned and quickly left.
Jon Snow certainly doesn't need to risk his life now. Both Daenerys and Barristan treat him like a precious gem, hoping he'll have many children. Daenerys's body was damaged by dark magic in her youth, rendering her infertile. Therefore, Jon Snow is their last hope. Well, in some secluded courtyard, there's a human seed-laying machine, but if Jon Snow pulls along, then he...
Upon arriving at the operations hall, Lu Xuan immediately noticed that the enemy movement indicators on the wall had changed.
"They came ahead of schedule."
“That’s right. It’s probably because the arrival of the Free People two days ago spurred them on. So five minutes ago, the Golden Company started to make a move. Their elephant legion is already in formation.”
"Heh, elephant army. How are our mammoths preparing?"
"Time was too short, so we could only make some temporary, simple plate armor. It's enough for one battle, though. But those giants are a bit more troublesome. Their weapons were prepared in advance. But those giant armors are just too much of a hassle. Because there are no matching molds, even with advance preparation, we've only managed to make twenty sets so far."
"Twenty will be enough. Have them dress and prepare for battle. At the same time, order the shapeshifter legion to deploy all their animal companions. I need to know every move within a fifty-mile radius of Slave Bay."
"clear."
The sight of an army of 300,000 was quite spectacular. Although only the first few tens of thousands could directly participate in the attack, the overwhelming force still made the defending soldiers somewhat nervous, especially after the elephant cavalry appeared. They began to doubt whether the city gates could withstand the onslaught of those behemoths.
Numerous logistical troops ran along the city walls, placing baskets of arrows beside the archers. Large quantities of logs, rolling stones, and oil were also rapidly being piled up. The alchemical bombs were positioned at a considerable distance; even after several improvements, they couldn't be deployed directly onto the walls. If they were hit by catapults, it would be a disaster.
The enemy troops, visible to the naked eye, began their slow advance. At the same time, dozens of massive catapults were also slowly approaching. These things posed an immense threat to the city walls.
Sir Barristan looked at the catapults and said.