From a hired knight to a master of Game of Thrones

A refreshing cultivation experience.

half a month later.

A secluded corner on the left side of the Iron Axe Tavern.

Name: Don Quixote

[Identity: Knight]

【Spirit: 1.90】

[Qi and Blood: 1.89]

After eating and drinking his fill, Don Quixote, as always, slumped back in his seat to rest.

My luck has been a bit bad these past two weeks.

The random reward for the mission is a Blood Apple only once.

The rest were silver deer of varying numbers.

Even so, his strength did not slow down; on the contrary, it increased even faster.

It can only be said that, under special circumstances, becoming stronger passively is still not as good as becoming stronger actively.

After practicing the Knight's Basic Breathing Technique for half a month, Don Quixote's strength was greatly enhanced.

"After developing for a while longer, we can consider looking for new tasks."

Don Quixote began to ponder.

The rewards are linked to the difficulty of the task.

While the long-term task of maintaining order at the Iron Axe Tavern is relatively stable, the rewards are mostly quite basic.

"I need to find a long-term mission so I don't have to waste cultivation time traveling around. It also needs to be a bit challenging to get higher-quality system rewards..."

As Don Quixote pondered, he suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the tavern entrance.

Mrs. Vera was walking slowly into the tavern.

Beside her stood a young woman with a healthy, well-proportioned figure and high cheekbones.

...Lady Vera last came to the tavern five days ago.

Don Quixote snapped out of his reverie and rose to greet them.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Mrs. Vera pointed to the young woman beside her, who was wearing a plain-colored thick wool dress cinched at the waist with a thin leather cord, and smiled:

"Little Don Quixote, this is my daughter, Iris Sutton."

"Hello, Miss Elise."

Don Quixote bowed slightly, his gaze sweeping over the young woman's high cheekbones and eyes.

Those gray-blue pupils were exceptionally clear and bright.

Look down.

Besides the leather belt around her waist, she also had a short dagger tucked into it.

The wooden handle of the short dagger was polished smooth.

Mrs. Vera turned her head and smiled at Elise, introducing her in the same way:

"Iris, this is Don Quixote, a trustworthy knight of freedom."

Neither a lord's squire nor holding a formal knightly title, they are generally referred to as free knights.

Those who have a formal knightly title but no land are called mercenary knights.

Above them are sworn knights who pledge allegiance to a specific lord, and property knights who own land and castles, roughly equivalent to quasi-nobles.

These are the four main types of knights in Westeros.

Elise nodded slightly, her grey-blue eyes looking at Don Quixote with a hint of curiosity:

"Knight Don Quixote, I have long heard of your great name from my mother."

Iris's voice was clear and crisp, like a stream after snowmelt. When she spoke, her gaze was fixed directly on Don Quixote, without the slightest hint of embarrassment.

...She is a typical girl from the North.

Don Quixote had an idea flash through his mind, and without any politeness, he said with a smile:

"I, Don Quixote, am a righteous knight who is faithful to the Old Gods!"

"Miss Elise, if you need anything in the future, just let me know."

The three exchanged a few words and then walked together to a quiet corner.

Soon.

Cole brought over a pot of hot Northern sparkling wine, poured drinks for the three of them, and then quickly left.

Mrs. Vera touched the warmth of the ceramic cup with her fingertips and slowly spoke:

"Little Don Quixote, I've come today to ask you for a favor."

Don Quixote glanced at the quiet Elise beside him and guessed:

"Please speak, Madam!"

Mrs. Vera quickly said:

"Elise is planning to take over the Iron Axe Tavern, so I'll have to ask you to look after her from now on."

"Elise grew up in the North and was not spoiled at all."

"But Seven City is right next to King's Road, and there are many travelers and caravans coming and going. I'm still worried about some outsiders who might get drunk and act aggressively."

As for the locals in the area, they will most likely give the Sutton family some face.

Don Quixote smiled knowingly:

"Don't worry, Madam! I will help Miss Elise keep those unruly guests in check!"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Vera nodded and said:

"Little Don Quixote, then I'll trouble you to take care of it."

The three chatted and laughed for a while, but it was mainly Madame Vera and Don Quixote who were talking.

Elise listened quietly.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

The next morning.

Don Quixote had just finished a big meal and drink.

Elise arrived at the Iron Axe Tavern alone.

She first went to the bar, chatted briefly with Ronan, and then sat down at the Don Quixote table with a glass of hot ale in her hand.

"Good morning, Don Quixote Knight."

Don Quixote straightened his posture slightly and smiled:

Good morning, Miss Elise.

After exchanging a few words with Don Quixote, Elise suddenly said:

"Don Quixote Knight, why are you staying in this little tavern?"

"Don't you want to go to the martial arts tournament to show your bravery?"

"Or would pledging allegiance to a feudal lord offer a brighter future?"

...Of course, it's because of system tasks.

Don Quixote said earnestly:

"The chivalric code I believe in is to keep one's oath and not to kill the innocent."

"Your mother, Mrs. Vera, helped me."

"I promised her that I would watch over the Iron Axe Tavern for her for a while, and that I would help Miss Elise keep those unruly fellows in check."

"My mother is just too worried about me, so she wants you to take care of me," Elise said, frowning.

"But don't underestimate me! I've been riding horses and hunting since I was a child, I'm not some delicate woman!"

"I certainly believe that," Don Quixote nodded.

"However, Miss Elise, you may not have encountered those drunken bastards. Their next outrageous act is, well, completely unpredictable."

"Furthermore, dangerous individuals sometimes appear in taverns, so we need to be extra careful."

After a pause, Don Quixote concluded:

"Miss Elise, you need some time to adjust to life in the tavern. Once you've settled in, I might consider leaving."

"No, no, no, Knight Don Quixote, you've misunderstood me," Elise said hastily upon hearing this.

"I don't mean to kick you out, I'm just curious why you're staying in this little tavern."

...But I'm planning to leave.

Don Quixote smiled, and suddenly said:

"And you, Miss Elise, why do you want to take over this tavern?"

"For a young lady like you, there must be good reasons for choosing to run a tavern like this."

Elise remained silent for a long time before speaking:

"My dream is actually to become a knight, but that's impossible, right?"

In Westeros, there is a tradition that women cannot become knights.

Don Quixote slowly said:

"Why is it impossible! You didn't even try before you rejected this path."

Why?

"Is it because of the world's opinion and worldly pressure?"

"Or did you also know how incredibly difficult it is for a woman to become a knight, and that's why you chose to give up?"

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