Chapter 138: Bear Island’s Example

Westeros, the North.

At this time, Jack had led four thousand infantry to surround Hearth City.

Of course, it is impossible to make the nobles in the north surrender with just one lineage and name.

In the end, military power has to speak for itself, such as Hearth City.

After receiving Jack's letter, civil strife broke out in the Hearth City. Horser Umber claimed that Morse Umber had betrayed the family, but the reason for the betrayal was not stated.

Because Luther Amber summoned hundreds of people and began to hurriedly prepare supplies to defend the city.

In the end, Hose Umber could not withstand the pressure from below, saying that it was the bastard sons of the Stark family who instigated the rebellion of the Night's Watch, and united with the rough wildlings to seize the North.

The Stark family has ruled the North for eight thousand years. Although it is now divided, its power is still there, and Hose Umber can clearly feel the hearts of his men floating.

Fortunately, the last Hearth City, as the family fortress of the Amber family, still has strong defense capabilities.

Although the Amber family's strength was greatly reduced after the Red Wedding, they were still able to pull out a defense team of 500 people.

The northern nobles had mixed reactions after receiving Jack's letter, but no one directly expressed their allegiance.

No one knows whether the content in the letter is true or false. If the dragon or something is false, then rashly swearing allegiance is asking for death.

Although aristocratic gentlemen are usually arrogant and stupid, they are particularly cautious when it comes to things like dynasty restoration, which may result in the family inheritance being cut off.

Jack was not disappointed at all. After besieging Hearth City, he first came to Bear Island with the Long Claw of the Mormont family.

As Corak's huge sail-like wings fluttered, the guards of House Mormont were blown away by the strong wind and could not keep their eyes open.

After seeing the creature in front of them clearly, the two guards were stunned and stayed in place with some fear.

"Jack Poseidon is visiting, please inform him."

When Jack's voice came, the guard noticed Jack on the dragon's back, and rolled and crawled to the Bear Castle to report.

The gate to House Mormont's courtyard is made of stone, surrounded by many earthen fences.

At the door, there is a carving of a woman wrapped in a bearskin.

A child drinks milk from one of her arms, while she carries a tomahawk in the other.

Because in the past, savages from the frozen coast often attacked Bear Island after the men went out to fish.

Women had to shoulder the mission of fighting the invaders, which allowed the women of Bear Island to form a unique warrior culture.

The Mormont family's castle is more like a two-story villa. Because of the barrenness of Bear Island, the Mormont family has no financial resources to build a decent Earl's castle.

Jack was curious about whether Lyanna Mormont or Alysanne Mormont was ruling Bear Island at this time.

When Robb Stark led the army south, because Jorah Mormont was exiled, the Countess of Bear Island had to take her heir daughter to join the army and go south.

After the Red Wedding, Maege Mormont and her eldest daughter Daisy Mormont were both killed. Alexa Mormont was the serious heir to Bear Island.

Soon, a small figure came to the door of Bear Castle.

"I am the current Earl of Bear Island, Lyanna Mormont. Please explain your purpose."

With the tone and momentum of the words, Jack knew who it was without even hearing the name.

The little bear girl who was crushed to death by the ghoul giant in the American TV series left a deep impression on the audience.

Lyanna is 12 years old. After her mother and sister died in the Red Wedding, she became the Earl of Bear Island.

At only 12 years old, she is quite politically savvy, and Bear Island has developed steadily under her governance.

Jack looked Lyanna up and down. The little bear girl was not particularly beautiful, but she was very heroic.

Especially when he faced Colak Xiu for the first time, he was able to remain calm, which was better than some adults.

A complete chili pepper lolita.

Jack rolled out of the dragon's saddle and handed Lyanna the longclaw.

"This is your family's inherited sword Longclaw. You are more qualified to own it than Jorah Mormont."

Lyanna was stunned. She didn't expect Jack to come to deliver the sword.

"My cousin, serving Daenerys Targaryen? Is he okay?" Lyanna asked.

"Well, he's trying to get better. Now he's the commander in chief of an army of 6,000."

Lyanna was silent for a while, and then asked: "If you capture the North, can you really guarantee that Stark will become the Duke again?"

"Of course, as long as I capture the North, I will grant the North to the Stark family again, and then I will rule the Seven Kingdoms again and gather the power of the Seven Kingdoms to fight against the White Walker army from the north."

Jack smiled in his heart. If he were to say that the Stark family was die-hard, the Mormont family of Bear Island was definitely one of them.

Of course, loyalty varies from person to person, and Lyanna Mormont happens to be a little loli full of integrity.

The Mormonts, who have kept their oaths to the Starks for nearly a thousand years, will never break their oaths now.

So Jack is here to return the sword on the surface this time, but actually he wants to convince Bear Island to support him in person.

Although Xiongdao's strength is not strong, it has a very large role to play.

Once Bear Island fights for Jack, other nobles loyal to the Stark family who are still waiting to see will quickly choose sides.

And Jack's personal return of Longclaw obviously made Lyanna's first impression of him very good.

"Okay, in that case, the Mormont family is willing to be loyal to you, and is willing to send 60 people to fight for you."

As if she felt that 60 people were a bit small, Lyanna added: "We are not a big family, but the men of Bear Island can be as good as ten."

After Lyanna received Jack's surrender letter before, like most lords, she did not respond.

But now Jack came specifically to return Longclaw, making her feel that Jack was a man who kept his promise.

Therefore, deciding to be loyal to Jack can be regarded as a contribution to the Stark family becoming the Duke of the North again.

"Now that the Ironborn are ready to move, it's better not to move the defense forces of Bear Island. I want to be alone."

Lyanna frowned. She felt that Jack was looking down on the man from Bear Island.

But she asked anyway: "Who do you want?"

"I want you."

Lyanna blinked her big eyes and asked uncertainly: "You mean me?"

"Yes, I firmly believe that the men of Bear Island can be worth ten, but they need to protect their families. I can't let Bear Island be plundered by the Ironborn because of a war. I only want you."

"You are the Earl of Bear Island. I need you to call on other nobles loyal to the Stark family to rise up and resist. The cruelty of the Bolton family is obvious to all. The Skinned Man is not worthy of becoming the Duke of the North."

Lyanna's face turned slightly red. She almost thought wrong just now. She is only ten years old now, and her fighting ability is definitely not as good as the warriors of Bear Island.

But Jack said frankly that as long as she was there, it was no wonder she would think too much about it. She thought Jack had a copper-smelting addiction.

"Okay, I'll take thirty people with me and follow you."

In the end, Lyanna insisted on bringing the warriors from Bear Island with her.

"Okay, in that case, I will wait for you in the Last Hearth City, and then ask Count Lyanna to write to other nobles in the north."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Jack was ready to leave Bear Island and head to Eastwatch.