Ice and Fire: Conquering the World Starting from the Wall

Chapter 34 Jon Snow 4

After settling the immediate matter, Lynn's life returned to its original rhythm.

He occasionally wanted to spar with someone to test his swordsmanship, but most people were too busy. Even Nemo, who was used to acting as his bodyguard, was called away to training.

Until one day he encountered Jon Snow, who was being semi-monitored, at the Redhall clan's camp.

Jon Snow has now removed the Night's Watch's black cloak, and his new cloak is made of unwashed sheepskin, which he wears inside like the other wildlings.

It is enough to shield you from wind and snow, and it allows you to sleep warmly and peacefully at night.

Ygritte, who originally belonged to the Bone King's party, now became his guard and watcher, staying by his side at all times. She carried a horn bow on her back, a short-handled axe at her waist, and held Jon Snow's "Longclaw" in her arms.

This is not surprising, as raiders are not a fixed group, and personnel changes are normal.

Besides, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Ygritte wants Jon Snow.

Another watcher was Tormund's eldest son, Dorreg, who was a foot taller than his father and in no way inferior in any other respect. He was as strong as a bull and wielded a large, rusty iron axe.

The two bowed slightly to Lynn.

Lynn hadn't paid any attention to Jon Snow since he was taken away by Tormund. Seeing them all looking so idle, Lynn suddenly realized that Jon would be a good practice subject.

Lynn hadn't sought out anyone to spar with before because he had some reservations.

He knew the principle that "God cannot shed blood" and was worried that if he made a big fool of himself during practice, it would affect his image in the eyes of the savages.

It wasn't that Lynn had gotten arrogant or had any idol baggage, but rather that he couldn't afford to make any mistakes at this crucial moment before a major battle. Who knows when things might get critical and he might be needed to step in as a charlatan? So this golden body absolutely couldn't be broken.

Mans knew his background and strength.

But he's busy, managing all sorts of things, big and small. Now, Lynn and Mans's relationship is more like that of a king who shirks his responsibilities and a diligent prime minister.

As a bastard son of Winterfell, Jon Snow must have received specialized swordsmanship training. Compared to the wildlings' untrained and haphazard approach, he at least knew the difference between actual combat and training.

Moreover, he defeated the one-handed Colin. Although he had the support of the direwolf and Jagrith, his skill level must be quite high.

"Lord Morning Star."

Upon seeing Lynn, Jon respectfully knelt on one knee to pay his respects, which angered Ygritte so much that she kicked him in the back.

"Arise, free men do not kneel!"

Jon stood up awkwardly.

"I am not an adult, much less a king."

Lynn simply said:

"Take your sword, let's have a spar. Many of the Freemen don't believe you can defeat the one-handed man."

Before Jon could react, Ygritte had already shoved "Longclaw" into his hand, while Lynn waved for Bloodshed to step back, and then drew "Dark Sisters".

He dared not mention what kind of training sword he used; he would be laughed at if word got out, and besides, even savages didn't have such a thing.

Both of them were unarmored at this moment, and Lynn took the opportunity to remind them: "Stop when you've hit the mark, just like you usually do in training."

Jon gritted his teeth, took off his gloves, and drew his sword. Lynn noticed that there were large burn marks on his right hand, and he kept opening and closing his hand before gripping the sword, probably trying to relax the skin that was taut from the burns.

"The last recorded duel between Valyrian steel swords was during the War of the Red Plains, when Damon Blackfyre, wielding the Blackfyre, faced Garwin Corbring's 'Lady of the Void'; then, after Damon's death, 'Coldsteel' Igor Rivers picked up the Blackfyre and fought against Bloodraven Duke, who wielded the 'Dark Sisters'."

While rotating his wrists to stretch his joints, Lynn explained the science to the people present.

"That was a hundred years ago, so the scene that followed is quite rare."

He took a few steps forward and attacked Jon with a standard practice sword stance. Jon responded with the same sword move, and the two swords clashed a few times before separating.

During this time, they assessed each other's strength and speed before the real battle began.

Jon's size was similar to Lynn's, his speed was comparable, but his strength was significantly greater.

However, they were far inferior in terms of skill, after all, Lynn had decades more combat experience than him.

Furthermore, since both of them were holding back, Jon's advantage in strength was also weakened. In just a few moves, Lynn deflected the long claws with his sword and pressed the tip of the sword against his throat.

Although sparring is not the same as actual combat, it still gave Lynn a general understanding of Blood Raven's swordsmanship.

"Again, don't hold back, I can catch it."

Lynn winked at Jon, but was surprised to see a hint of struggle and murderous intent flash in Jon's eyes.

He understood, so he stopped holding back and unleashed his full power in the ensuing duel, using seventy to eighty percent of Blood Raven's swordsmanship to defeat Jon one after another.

Finally, he struck the back of the man's hand with his sword, knocking the long claw to the ground.

Jon gasped for breath, clutching his swollen hand, his face filled with confusion.

Back when he left Castor's castle with Old Man Mormont, Old Man Mormont had already stated the purpose of this mission: to find Mans and kill him.

Old Bear believed that as long as Mans died, the savage army would collapse.

Therefore, when Jon was given a new mission after his hand was severed, he thought of assassinating Mance directly. Although this would be dishonorable and would cost him his life, at least it would allow him to keep his oath and he wouldn't have to bother finding out what the wildlings were digging in the Milk River Valley.

But he couldn't even beat the one-handed one. Even with the help of the wolf and Ygritte in their previous duel, Colin deliberately left him an opening, which allowed Jon to strike his neck.

“He’s the best of our group,” said the man with the broken hand, “but in some ways, he’s also the worst.”

Colin's assessment of Mance was so compelling that Mance's strength was beyond doubt, which is why he didn't dare to act immediately when he retrieved "Long Claw" from the Guardian Hall.

At this very moment, a "Star Child" appeared who was even more capable of uniting the savages than Mans, along with the legendary dragon.

Ygritte kept talking in his ear about the wonder and greatness of the "Star Child," as if she couldn't wait to marry him.

And so an even bolder and crazier plan emerged in his mind.

Kill the "Star Child" and his dragon before the dragon grows up!

For Jon Snow, the legend of Daenerys Stormborn and her three-headed dragon, far across the Narrow Sea, was just a tale from a distant world, but the dragon before him was a real threat.

Especially since the dragon is on the side of the savages, is there a more terrifying combination in the world?

Faced with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he couldn't help but have murderous intent. However, when he thought of the promise Lynn had made to Ygritte that he wouldn't harm him, he hesitated.

Under such extremely complex mental conditions, he was defeated by Lynn time and time again. When he finally made up his mind, he found that he was no match for Lynn at all.

Guilt, unease, confusion, and frustration overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

Ygritte helped him pick up his sword and checked his hand for any fractures. Lynn then summoned Torreg and whispered a few words to him before turning and leaving.