Game of Thrones: The Legend of Jon Arctic - ASOIAF/GOT [Book - 1]

Chapter 194 - Tian-Quo.

[Chapter Size: 3000 Words.]

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Thrid Person POV

Yi-Ti, 296 AC.

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The capital called Tian-Quo (OC) finally appeared on the horizon before the Articans as they continued along the main road toward the city.

Jon looked toward the capital from atop Ghost, pausing for a moment, and the others did the same, stopping to observe from a distance. Although they weren't close enough to see much detail, Jon already had his eyes in the sky, gazing at the city below from his eagle. The city seemed well-constructed and adorned, with walls rising 20 meters high and the massive castle of the Shogun standing prominently at the center.

The group pressed on. It didn't take long for scouts to appear on the road, accompanied by a group of mounted men, most of whom wore samurai armor as they approached.

Jon stayed at the head of the group, flanked by two Yin samurai, while they conversed. Arya rode beside him on horseback, followed by a carriage carrying Daenerys and the ministers. The royal guards and the rest of the group trailed closely behind.

As the riders drew closer, they eyed the Articans cautiously and stopped at a safe distance. One of the samurai accompanying Jon stepped forward as the Artican king raised his hand, signaling his people to halt. The group waited as the Yin samurai initiated conversation with the newcomers.

"Lord Shiro Nai, it's good to see you here," the Yin samurai said to the man leading the arriving group.

"Lord Gai De Vin? So it was Kin'emon who sent you. And these are the Artican group?" Shiro replied, his greeting measured. He had long hair tied back and a long beard, appearing to be twice Jon's age. His gaze settled cautiously on Jon and his group, scrutinizing them.

Given the events of five days ago, it was clear that rumors had already reached the capital. Many on the road who had witnessed the battle from a distance had rushed to the city seeking protection after what they had seen, fearing what this group of Articans might do or wondering about their intentions.

The news was shocking: men of varying sizes—small, medium, and gigantic—had massacred a group of Mongols in the middle of a rice field in the central province. The battle was described with explosions and the screams of dying men filling the air.

Lord Gai De Vin's cautious gaze lingered on Jon more than anyone else, particularly as he sat astride his giant wolf. The creature, due to its size, had been regarded as a mythical beast since disembarking from the ship. Other wolves also accompanied the group, though none as large.

"Yes, that's us," Jon said, breaking the silence, addressing the man directly.

The samurai nodded and asked in a firm voice, "And you are the King of Artica?"

"Yes," Jon confirmed, repeating the title. "And are you here to escort us to the Shogun?"

The man hesitated momentarily but eventually nodded. "Yes. The Shogun wishes to meet you, but I will accompany you to the city gates. Please, follow me," he said, gesturing with his hand to indicate the path.

"Let's move," was Jon's only order. The group began marching again, with the Yi-Ti samurai closely escorting them at the front, speaking quietly among themselves.

As they marched, the Articans were closely observed by the samurai, while the nobles of Yin conversed with these men, recounting what they had witnessed and explaining what this group was capable of. They described how Jon and his forces had destroyed more than 10,000 Mongols while losing almost none of their own, as well as their powerful weapons.