Egger is indeed lying, but it is definitely not nonsense. Martin once said that the world where Westeros is located is a planet. It is spherical, slightly larger than the earth, and has a wider land area... Personal experience has confirmed this statement. Judging from the physical pressure and gravity, the planetary environment in the world of ice and fire is very similar to that of the earth. If the setting of the original author really takes effect in this world, that is, "the proportion of land area in the world of ice and fire is larger than that of the earth", There might actually be land or larger islands in the ocean to the west of Westeros.
No one would believe his identity as time travel, and knowing the plot and understanding the important characters are his biggest reliance on surviving... These two secrets cannot be told to others, so what is the west coast of Westeros? The vast "Sunset Sea" that most local residents have no idea about has become an excellent choice for my fictional place of origin.
I have to add that - the statement that he came from the other side of the ocean was not done by Egger on the spot. He used this rhetoric when introducing himself to the brothers of the Night Watch. Its biggest advantage is that no one can expose it. When adding some settings to yourself, you can use customs and cultural differences as excuses to add whatever comes to mind.
As for traveling around the world, Iger actually came up with the idea while eating and drinking at a dinner party. However, although it is improvised, it is not made up randomly - the source of inspiration naturally does not need to be explained, and the purpose of telling this story is also quite clear: to confince the Lannister by catering to his preferences. And all this was done in order to find a way to break away from the night watch.
For a physically disabled dwarf with lofty dreams and a desire to understand the world, how many people in the world can be more interesting than an explorer from across the ocean who is full of adventurous spirit? The purpose of claiming that he funded this round-the-world trip was to make Tyrion feel that the eloquent Night Watchman in front of him was not a commoner from the bottom.
More than a year of life after time travel has made Egg understand that in this world, status is one of the most important factors in determining other people's attitudes. A little improvement of one's own identity can be an important plus in interacting with others. And using the hint of "unintentional leakage" to make others involuntarily create the illusion that you are "noble and arrogant" is much more credible than directly announcing that you are from the upper class.
This disguise can not only partially eliminate the sense of distance caused by the difference in identity between the two, but also lay a more equal foundation for the subsequent interactions between the two.
A person's knowledge and quality education provide a reasonable explanation, which can be said to serve multiple purposes.
Iger has never been a person who likes to lie, brag or show off, but if it is for the safety of his life, he wouldn't be ashamed .. even if he deceives everyone in the world.
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Someone who wanted to escape from the night watchmen was racking his brains to create a fanciful story himself, but the bastard who wanted to join said nights watchmen had quickly put together the broken sword and keenly discovered the problem.
"This sword is broken very strangely." Jon Snow looked at the broken sword that he had basically restored to its original shape. He noticed the abnormality, but didn't have any words to describe it so: "A weapon forged from steel, if it wants to be broken, It won't be like this."
"Yes, usually, the fracture will have obvious deformation." Edgar took over and said what he wanted to say for the boy. He has already finished speaking the information that needs to be conveyed. There are some topics that he cannot speak on his own. "The fracture point is where the sword body collided with the White Walker weapon. Under the action of ice magic, the steel lost its toughness and became more brittle than cast iron. It could not withstand the impact during the impact, and it broke into two pieces. Cut."
Jon stared blankly at the two swords he had made on the table, and finally understood why Uncle Benjen said those words.
"This is simply a farce!" Tyrion showed little interest in the broken sword on the table. He didn't know or wanted to know what a broken steel sword would look like under normal circumstances. He was more concerned about the legendary new continent. Although I didn't completely believe what Edgar said, I instinctively felt that the other person's explanation about his origin was true, and subconsciously defended him: "You come from a continent unknown to us, and you should have been the most important guest in Westeros for thousands of years, only to be arrested and send to the Great Wall just after landing!? Are you willing to stay in the cold and remote north for the rest of your life?"
"I'm not willing , but what can I do?"
"I can find a way to help. You leave
Edgar barley restrained his joy, as he bit down his lib.This was exactly the result he wanted, but it came too easily and too quickly. Could it be that he had suffered enough and was about to be transferred?
"Uh... Thank you for your kindness, sir, but in the history of Westeros, are there any examples of becoming a night watchman and then returning to a normal person?"
"As far as I know, no." The dwarf shrugged: "After taking the oath, you will either be a Night Watchman for the rest of your life, or you will become a Night Watch deserter. There is no third way. But I said I would help you leave, and I didn't say I would help you take off your black clothes..."
"What's wrong with that?" Are they the same?"
"Tell me a story. There was once a noble who stood on the wrong side in a political dispute. After losing power, he had no choice but to join the Night's Watch. Who knew that a few years later, the person he supported would take the opportunity to take the throne again. Then, the night watchman returned to his home castle in the name of collecting food and fodder for his brothers in black, and lived a life of eating, drinking, enjoying and fucking women like an ordinary nobleman, and never returned to the Great Wall until his death."
"What are you talking about?" Jon had just been concentrating on breaking the sword, and only heard the first half of the story of the time traveler, "The Night's Watch who doesn't guard the Great Wall? Do you think that as long as you find an excuse, you can treat the law and the oath as nothing?
"Of course it's not that simple. As long as the commander-in-chief of the Night Watch publicly announces that he is a deserter, he will immediately be automatically put on the wanted list by all the lords and nobles in the continent...whether they are vassals or lords of his family. ." The dwarf let it go with some pride: "The reason why this person can always be at large is that the Night Watch Legion has always recognized his identity as a 'food and grass collection officer', and he has indeed continued to serve the Legion as announced by both parties. Raising food and fodder."
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"I understand, if the political opponents who forced him to join the Night's Watch are defeated, and the benefits he can bring to the defenders of the Wall are greater than staying on the Wall, the top brass of the Blackshirts will not At the risk of offending the king, forcefully recall him or declare him a deserter!" Egger suddenly realized that he had never thought of this method, but when he looked back and thought about it, he quickly discovered the key: "I'm afraid the nobleman you are talking about is , it's not food and grass obtained through fundraising at all."
"Of course, this plan needs to solve two major problems. The first is to be thick-skinned enough, and the second is to continuously provide supplies that can satisfy the appetite of the Night Watch Legion... so that the Great Wall defenders can officially recognize it. , he is not a deserter." Tyrion continued, "A strong family background is the most fundamental reason. Let me ask you, between the food and grass supplies that can feed hundreds of soldiers and a soldier who has no intention of doing so, which one will the Night's Watch choose? ?"
Egger touched his chin and fell into deep thought.
Egger, who is thick-skinned and has faced the White Walkers, thinks he has no problem at all, but the latter one... He really has nothing in this world, and his net worth is barely worth it, even more than any maid or servant in Winterfell. If you are rich, how can you afford the high "ransom?"
There is someone in front of him who can afford such a price - the Warden of the West, the Duke of Casterly Rock, Tywin Lannister, the son of "the richest man in Westeros". If he is willing to help, nothing will happen. question. But today it was just the first time the two met, how could they ask for such help?
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"How come I haven't heard of this man?" Jon came back to his senses, "And the Night's Watch is an organization independent of the Seven Kingdoms. Even the king has no power to interfere in its internal affairs." "
You haven't heard. I told this story, firstly, because this man was not born in the North, and secondly, because he and the Night's Watch Corps got together easily, there was no dispute, and he was not an important role." Tyrion snorted. He snorted: "As for the king having no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the Night's Watch? You are still too young now. When you grow up, you will understand that if you are strong enough, you can interfere in whatever you want."
Jon was at a loss for words and wanted to refute. , but couldn't find any evidence, and knew in his heart that the other party was right, so he could only blush and say nothing.
"I can solve the first series of problems for you and help you get the first ransom." The dwarf didn't talk to the young man anymore, but looked at Egg, "But you have to figure out the solution yourself in the future. In addition, I still have a condition, you have to tell me more about the advanced technology adopted, as well as the customs and customs there."
"Thank you, sir!" In any case, Ige's joy at the moment comes from the bottom of his heart - although everything went smoothly. Somewhat untrue, but he made the right bet after all.
"But he is a sworn Night's Watchman." Jon on the side also temporarily forgot about the broken sword on the table, and murmured: "How could..." "
Then child, tell me, this one comes from the other side of the Sunset Sea An explorer who was probably the first to set foot on the land of Westeros, he was forced to see the Great Wall for the rest of his life just because he took a few potatoes to survive after being shipwrecked. Is this reasonable?" Tyrion He smiled and interrupted the young man: "You know, he is not an illegitimate child, and he has nowhere to go." "
In my hometown, it is illegal to force others to swear, and the oaths sworn are invalid." Iger continued , "It seems that this is not the custom in Westeros, but I have served those potatoes for a year, and even risked my life to kill a White Walker. No matter how you calculate it, I don't owe you anything anymore... I I still have relatives waiting for me at home. I can't and shouldn't stay here forever."
Jon sighed: "Okay, it's up to you, I'll pretend I didn't hear what you discussed."
"Thank you. Well-intentioned, but we are not discussing how to become deserters." Tyrion shrugged: "Even if you tell your father or the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch what we talked about, they can't do anything to me. This is a conspiracy. You will understand when you grow up."
Being treated like a child made Jon look a little angry. He looked at the broken sword on the table with a serious expression and suddenly said: "I have decided to join. Night's Watch."
"Before making an important decision, it's best to calm down." Tyrion looked up at the bastard again, "However, I understand your thoughts somewhat - the wildlings gathered under the command of the King Beyond the Wall, with ice in their arms. Magical ghosts are looming in the woods, and others are trying to stay away from dangerous places. At this time, only by taking the initiative to go to dangerous situations can we make achievements and gain fame and glory." "I am not doing it
for fame and glory! I am just... ..." The young man stared at the two strange broken swords on the table and suddenly straightened his waist, "I just want to protect my family and the millions of residents in the north from the terrorist threat from the far north."
"Yes, it's touching." Tyrion nodded, no longer joking with the illegitimate son, but looked at each other with Egg: "Just in time, I also decided to visit the Great Wall, the first of the nine man-made wonders, I can't see it with my own eyes. It's a pity to see it, and at the same time, you can confirm the truth of what the new friend from Caina said. When the time comes, we might go together."