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CHAPTER 88
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POV LORD STARK
I wasn't happy with how Aermir acted in this situation, either. I tried to defuse the situation by saying.
"We all know how loyal and devoted of a person Aermir is, but he is still a child, and children do sometimes make a mistake. We can't always lash them, but he can't go unpunished either, so I will punish him properly."
Because most people were admiring Aermir right now, almost everyone was happy with my decision. But at that moment, Aermir said.
"My lord, I can't accept that. I promised to accept the lashing, and Lady Stark allowed me to speak freely. It would be an utterly craven act if I couldn't keep my promise while she kept hers. A true Northerner's word is equal to their lives. So, I want to take that punishment if my lord allows it."
I was utterly wrong about Aermir's purpose. He wasn't trying to dodge punishment. His real goal was to make himself a hero in everyone's eyes by pushing Catelyn to punish him, and by favoring him, I helped him get what he really wanted in a more courageous and dignified way.
"If that is what you want, I can only punish you."
"My lord, I want to be punished on this training ground where I have shed my blood and sweat if you will allow me."
What are you trying to do? Didn't you accomplish everything you wanted?
"I will allow it."
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Rodrik stood behind the bare-backed Aermir with the whip in hand, and a nearly soundless whip struck Aermir's back. It was a weak hit, it looks like Rodrik is going to do it as a show, and I think that was for the better, but Aermir said in a loud voice.
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POV MC
I didn't even feel the first strike because I had used almost half of my mana to strengthen my back and block my pain receptors as much as possible, but I could not turn this into a spell. So, it wasted so much mana for so little return. For this situation, it was worth it. I said in a loud voice.
"Sir Rodrik, are you trying to insult me by not using all of your power? Everyone is watching, so be just and use real strength."
The next whip hit me with all his might, and a muffled groan escaped my mouth.
"THAT İS MORE LİKE İT!"
and he said.
"Boy, I told you so many times that long tongue of yours would get you in trouble."
I had taken all 20 lashings. My back was burning and bleeding heavily. I was a few minutes away from passing out, but I still didn't milk all of the things I could get from this moment after they freed my hands from the chains. I turned to the big crowd of knights and soldiers. I didn't have much strength left, so I used the rest of my mana to strengthen my body and, especially, my legs until I was left with ten mana. I raised both of my hands to the air after infusing the rest of my mana into my voice and shouted.
"FOR THE OLD GODS AND THE NORTH!!!"
everyone in the training grounds raised their hand and chanted with me.
"FOR THE OLD GODS AND THE NORTH!!!"
POV LORD STARK
Even I could feel the tingling running up my spine to the nape of my neck, I had goosebumps, and I didn't have to look to know every knight and soldier was under the spell of this 12-name-day child. From this day onward, he was a hero, an exemplary knight, even though he wasn't one yet. He was holding his hands up like a statue, and at that moment, Rodrik said.
"He is unconscious, my lord."
How much more impressive can someone get? He passed out while standing!
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POV MC
I was in the infirmary at the training ground when I came to myself. My back was on fire, and the pain I felt was so high. I immediately cast the volhen taur (the aspect of ox) buff. It gave a small buff to my pain tolerance as it increased my stamina. From all the training in the space, I had died many times and lost many limbs. The lashing was less painful than losing an arm or getting stabbed in the gut, which was one of the reasons I let them lash me. I knew my pain tolerance was higher than an ordinary person. Seeing me wake up, Maester Luwin came up to me and said.
"I have never seen someone this smart act so stupidly. What were you thinking defying Lady Stark about The Seven?"
He really is a bookworm for someone so bright. He has no idea how to manipulate the masses and how to stir them up. Don't get me wrong; he is a brilliant man. He was able to figure out how my smoke bombs are made. I knew I wouldn't be able to profit from them in the long run, but I thought I would be able to earn at least one thousand gold dragons, but Maester managed to figure them out early, and I could only earn 800.
I might have been whipped 20 times, but it was worth it. With this, l was a champion of the old gods. Even though Lord Stark spared me from lashing by accepting the punishment just because I gave my word, I became honorable and trustworthy, and my word was gold from now on. A 12 name-day child took 20 lashings without making any noise. In the eyes of the people of Winterfell, this was not Lady Stark's punishment. In their eyes, The Seven had given this punishment, and it was The Seven who held the whip, not Sir Rodrik.
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I was waiting for Aunt Brise to leave my room, and she was cursing in a whispering voice to The Seven and Lady Stark for my whipping. At the same time, she was also trying to make me comfortable in my bed. As soon as she left my room, I stood up in pain and tucked my chair behind the door. I didn't want anyone to break into my room while I was healing myself. I sat on my bed and started casting Abra Ruklo (life bloom) on myself. After casting Abra Ruklo (life bloom), I was able to close up the wounds. It was going to leave scars, but at least the wounds had developed scabs. Because it is closed and I used a healing spell, it wouldn't get infected.
