Chapter 96 Pre-flight preparations

"Wildfire" is a liquid that can burn for a long time. It is highly contagious. As long as it is attached to any flammable material, it will burn wildly. Even on the water, this liquid can burn.

This substance is produced by the Alchemist Guild. During the reign of Mad King Aerys, they even attended the royal meeting and were very prosperous. They also created a large amount of wildfire for the Mad King.

The Mad King burned many people to death with wildfire, and Eddard Stark's father was one of the victims.

In the end, the Mad King even thought of destroying the entire King's Landing with wildfire, but before his order was issued, he was chopped by Kingsguard Jaime Lannister.

Since then, people have called Jaime the "King Killer". Killing the king he swore allegiance to has become a stain on his life.

Cole has told Davos about the existence of wildfire.

The white dragon hovered over the sea and could see all the passing ships. Soon Cole intercepted a ship, which was a merchant ship traveling between Dorne and Stormlands.

Camillo was called back urgently, and the plan to train soldiers and civilians could only be handed over to him and José.

The military camp was located just outside the city.

"My lord, you should let me go with you." José said to him.

"No, I need to leave some people at Storm's End. I don't know how long this trip north will take, but you must at least hold on until I return."

Cole instructed them, "Remember, try not to conflict with Gilbert Farin. Our people are assigned to the usual training and patrols. Your task is only to garrison Storm's End. You can refuse any external missions. If you encounter any unsolvable problems, have someone write a letter and hang it with a rope under the southeast corner of the wall."

"If there is news of defeat from the front, you will quickly summon all the militia into the castle and declare them regular soldiers of the Julius family. I will pay for all their food, clothing, housing and transportation in the future. Those who have made contributions in the battle can be knighted and obtain the fiefdom of the Summer Hall generation." Cole continued.

"Yes, sir." The two answered in unison.

Cole couldn't help but smile, "Do you remember the first time we met?"

"They asked me to take over an army without knowing what was going on. At that time, I was not even a regular knight. When I walked into the barracks, I found out that I was supposed to take over an army composed of serfs and fishermen."

"Sir, I remember you asked us who was willing to work for you." Jose recalled. "At that time, I was thinking about whether I should stand up, but Camillo got there first. This kid always runs faster than others."

"I saw that Lord Cole was extraordinary early on."

"Hey, don't think I don't remember. You didn't say that at the time. You said that this noble boy looked very young and should be the son of that great noble. If you follow him, you won't have to go to the battlefield." Jose directly insulted Camillo.

The two of them were originally bad friends, and Cole was not the kind of person with an unstable temper. He was always kind to his own people.

"Are you disappointed? Following me always leads to danger. "

Camilo chuckled.

"The war is not over yet, but I am willing to trust you, just like you chose to trust me at the beginning. During my absence, Storm's End will be handed over to you." Cole said to them solemnly.

The expressions of the two people suddenly became serious.

Josse said: "Sir, after you rescued me from the mercenaries, my life is yours. Don't worry, this time, even if I die in battle, I will hold my sword tightly in my hand."

Camilo also said: "Sir Cole, I will never let you down."

After giving instructions to Camilo and Josse, he went to visit Eddard Stark. He had someone to inform them about the ship, but the journey was quite long and there might be a storm, so they had to be fully prepared.

In the corridor, Cole met Arya, who was still practicing dancing.

"Jon's little sister." Cole shouted.

She turned around with an unhappy look on her face, "My name is Arya, Arya Stark."

"Well, Arya. Excuse me, are you practicing dancing again?" Cole came over.

"Where's your father?" he asked.

"Why are you looking for him?"

"To talk about sending you home." Cole answered her.

Arya looked puzzled, wondering if her father was going to send her back to Winterfell, just like he wanted Sansa to board the ship with her. She sometimes thought how nice it would be if they boarded the ship together, father, Sansa and Syrio.

In order to cover her, Syrio stayed to deal with those Lannister soldiers and Meryn Trant, the Kingsguard. Syrio was so powerful that he should be fine, she comforted herself in her heart.

"Back to Winterfell?" she asked.

"Of course."

Arya happily took Cole to find Eddard.

"My Lord Duke. "

The two chatted for a while.

Edard looked at the young man in front of him. He was more handsome than most people Eddard had seen. He had seen Renly and the child of the Tyrell family called the Knight of Flowers in King's Landing, but they were slightly inferior to the man in front of him.

Edard was never a person who judged people by appearance, but during these days at Storm's End, this child named Cole Julius really surprised and moved him.

He looked like a person in history, with the same silver hair, the same handsomeness and strength. Catelyn told Eddard about what this child did in the Eyrie. He felt that his wife's uncle Blackfish was right. If he were there, he would do the same.

Edard even thought he looked like Rhaegar, the man who brought him and Robert endless painful memories.

But how could it be possible? He saw the bodies of Rhaegar's young son and daughter with his own eyes. The baby in the swaddling clothes was unrecognizable. They called him "Aegon", a name that had been used in the Targaryen family for many generations.

Every time he saw silver hair, he would think of Rhaegar, and then think of Lyanna. At this time, Eddard's eyes fell on Arya standing on the side.

"I have hired a ship, and I will take people to escort you to White Harbor. But the journey is dangerous, and we must make full preparations." Cole said.

"Gods have mercy, thank you very much for everything, sir." His family has believed in the old gods for generations, and he has asked the gods for help countless times in the black prison of the Red Castle.

Eddard sat in a chair in the sun. The maester said that the attic was too cold and not suitable for healing. So at this time every day, Catelyn would always help him to a window sill.

"Sir, is there any news from the North?" He couldn't help asking.

This place is too far from the North, even the ravens don't know how long it will take to fly.

"No new news."

There is no news from either Robb Stark or Winterfell.