Chapter 63 The Second Order

After reading the three pieces of information, Clay made a judgment that the war would break out some time later than before. Clay himself and the entire Mandalay family would also have a precious period of time to accumulate strength.

Before he set off, the caravan sent by the old man to purchase ingredients for grass decoction had already gone to various places on the continent of Westeros where corresponding materials were produced. While buying the required materials, they also bought other items to hide their presence.

When Clay returns to White Harbor after his trip to the Twins, he will immediately start building his own team of witchers after solving the magic problem.

As for what happened in King's Landing, although he was a powerful demon hunter, he was the only one after all. He was unfamiliar with the place and could not stir up trouble in that city.

The reason why he still maintains the presence of the White Sea Guards in King's Landing is to judge the time when the war breaks out. Once the situation in King's Landing becomes tense, iconic signals such as Renly Baratheon's departure from King's Landing appear.

So, this is a sign that Clay, the Mandalay family behind him, and even the entire Northern Territory are about to launch an army.

As a young aristocratic son, Clay had no valid reason and would almost certainly lead the Mandalay family's army to join the Northern Alliance and march south along the King's Road to participate in the war.

If he is not prepared in this extremely precious period of time, Clay will be a little passive when he is caught up in the war in the future. The recruitment and equipment of the demon hunter army, dragons, and ordinary soldiers are all issues that need to be carefully considered.

Looking away from the paper, Clay looked at Anti River who was sitting quietly in the chair and said nothing during the process, frowned and asked:

"How many men are there in the White Sea Guards at the Twins?"

Obviously familiar with this issue, Anti Hevin answered his commander's inquiry without thinking, saying:

"The White Sea Guards of Twin River City, a total of sixty-three people under me, all obey your orders, my lord!"

Sixty-three people? This is quite a lot. This is not just a matter of pulling out a few farmers who only know how to farm from the fields to make up the number.

Sir Bartimus once told Clay that every lowest-level member of the White Sea Guards had received strict swordsmanship and survival training in the Wolf's Lair. Sixty-three people were equivalent to sixty people wearing civilian clothes. Three soldiers.

If we can make good use of this power when the army is surrounding Twin River City but cannot capture it, it might have miraculous effects.

With his thoughts in mind, Clay asked Anti River a second question:

"If I let these sixty-three people sneak into the Frey family's city gate guards, can they do it?"

Hearing this question, Anti Hewen, who has been in this field for a long time, performed much better than the guard captain. He immediately realized the meaning behind this question, and his brows that had been relaxed suddenly frowned, and he said in a deep voice:

"Commander, there are sixty-three people. Originally, twelve people served in the Frey family army. Give me two months and I can arrange for at least twenty people to join the Frey family army. But the city gate... "

He hesitated for a moment and continued:

"You know, once there is a war, the location where the defenders will appear is not fixed. I can't guarantee that they will all appear on the city gate. As for the hinge hand responsible for opening the city gate, we only have one person inside. It’s too risky for anyone else to help.”

Clay sat in a chair, shaking the red wine in his glass, thinking secretly.

He had to say that there was some truth to what Anti Hewen said. War was not a child's play. There were huge variables in where the soldiers would be sent. The twenty people who entered the army were definitely not enough.

If he really wanted to seize the city gate from the inside, he needed at least these people near the gate of Twin River City. After killing the scattered defenders, he could at least delay for a while to ensure that there were enough troops to rush into the city. Otherwise, he would die in vain.

Looking at the silent commander, he still didn't understand the reason for Clay's question. He didn't believe that the person who could get the approval of several stewards and Sir Bartimus would be a aimless and dissolute young man.

"My lord, I wonder if you can tell me why you are so concerned about the Frey family and even considered...attacking the Twins. Forgive me for being stupid. I don't see any signs of war between White Harbor and the Twins. and reasons.”

Not the army of White Harbor, but the army of the entire North, Clay said in his heart. Walder Frey regarded his Twins as a treasure and gave a serious blow to the Stark family in the north. The roots of the Red Wedding were planted here.

Clay needs a Frey family that completely surrenders, not a Frey family that maintains huge power and can cut off the retreat of the northern army at any time. The two are not the same concept at all.

Regardless of whether he will remain a vassal of the Stark family in the future, Clay must find a way to control the key point of the Twins. Once an accident occurs to the White Harbor fleet and an enemy blocks the sea, the importance of this bridge will not be the same. It goes without saying.

"You don't need to know too clearly. Just do as I say. Before I change this order, you must infiltrate the Frey family army as much as possible while ensuring the concealment of the White Sea Guards of Twins City. From now on, you will Know what I’m going to do.”

Nodding, since the commander's order is like this, as a member of the White Sea Guard, he will naturally abide by it unconditionally. After all, those who do not abide by it will have left here long ago, and they have left in every sense.

Clay's order hadn't ended yet, and he could already feel that time was slowly getting tighter. Now that he had come to Twins City, he had to arrange things in this place.

"In addition, I need to sort out the military strength and population distribution of the manor of each knight or minor noble on the entire east bank of the Twin River City, and whether there are any small castle-like buildings. After sorting it out, I need to send it to White Harbor Wolf Lair immediately. Remember, you must quick!"

This command is not difficult, but what is the use of knowing these things? Anti Hewen had no idea for the time being, but this did not prevent him from nodding and accepting his commander's order.

He now understands that this young commander of the White Sea Guards will definitely make big moves in Twins City. As intelligence officers, of course they like such a capable and thoughtful boss.

Moreover, he discovered that, if you look at all the orders issued by the commander, you can see that the young man who will inherit White Harbor in the future seems to be sure that there will be a war in the near future.

He was only responsible for controlling the Twins and temporarily gathering intelligence from the Riverlands. He did not have enough information to believe that a war would break out in the Seven Nations that had been at peace for a long time, but the commander must have a higher perspective than he did.

Maybe there will be a war, maybe there won't be, but no matter what, it's always right to prepare for a rainy day. His eyes fell on Clay's hand on the desk, more specifically, the blood-red gem inlaid on his hand. trident ring.

That is the belief of the entire White Sea Guard, and no one will violate the will of that ring.