Game of Thrones: I Created the Magic Web

Chapter 191 The Resentment of the Bastard
"Let Lord Renly live."

Edric fell to his knees with a plop, begging sincerely.

"He is guilty! Yes, Lord Renly's rebellion is irrefutable, and the gods and the laws of the world will judge him for his guilt and punish him."

Edric's voice trembled and mourned.

"But he is your uncle after all, a family connected by blood, the real Baratheon."

Joffrey chuckled, "Well, I'm the real Baratheon again, that's not what Renly said before."

Edric had heard the rumor.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Lord Renly's crimes cannot be forgiven."

"I just ask His Majesty to give me a sliver of forgiveness, just a sliver. It will neither violate the law nor bear the stigma of kinkilling."

"Killing" is a big taboo in Westeros.People spread word of mouth and firmly believe that those who kill blood relatives will be cast aside by the world forever.Gods old and new will curse Kinslayer forever.

Joffrey didn't care about that.Killing one is killing, and killing two is also killing. Are you afraid that the curse will superimpose and the damage will increase?

It was true that Renly did not have to die, but it was definitely not because he was afraid of the curse.

On the contrary, this illegitimate child originally wanted to let this insignificant boy go, but now it seems that he is also a restless guy.

He stared at Edric coldly.

"Are you threatening me?"

"That's not what he meant, Your Majesty." Cortnay Penrose couldn't help interjecting.

"What does that mean!" Joffrey put away his smile completely, "Edric, who do you think you are? How dare you try to influence the overall situation of the country!?"

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

Cortanay Penrose's next words were blocked in his throat.

Joffrey's tone was sharp, "Don't think that you can do anything with the surname 'Storm', it means nothing! You are just an illegitimate child! Shame on Dilina Florent! She has her own husband and children !"

Harsh words filled the room.

Edric knelt on the ground trembling.Sadness, shame, fear, and anger all rushed in, leaving his mind blank.

illegitimate child!shame!

Edric tried his best to ignore the unfair treatment and strange stares.However, ignoring does not mean that it does not exist, nor does it mean that he really does not know.

Edric knew.

He was born on Dragonstone Island, Lord Stannis, but he was regarded as a stain on his reputation, and he was thrown to Lord Renly's Storm's End like a bag.This is all he learned later by eavesdropping on the chatter of the servants.

His memory was always Storm's End.

Fortunately, life here is not bad.Although he has only lived this kind of life, at least he can still laugh.

Lord Renly had always been kind to people, and he was no exception.Although he rarely came back to Storm's End as the Minister of Justice, every time he came back he would bring Edric a gift.

Even so, Edric still dared not call him "uncle".He couldn't imagine the horrible reaction it might get.

No change should be expected, it's fine as it is now.

Sir Cortanay took good care of him, like a loving father, and everyone in the castle dared not bully him, and gradually became close friends with him.

The name day every year is also a rare happy day.

My father would send gifts on time, foals, ermine capes, and small warhammers, and I would never forget them every year.

Taking this opportunity, Edric will also seriously write a letter to King's Landing, thanking his father for his care and expressing his thoughts.

Whenever this kind of moment comes, he can't help but look forward to it.

Perhaps father himself will show up at Storm's End one day to take him back to King's Landing.

Of course, he didn't dare to expect more.

Even the small wish of returning to King's Landing was not expected much.

Everything in Edric's life was still Storm's End and the people in it.He worked hard to live every day, and exchanged little by little the love of everyone in the castle with his sincerity and smile.

But now, in just half a day, all the hard work has been turned into water.

The soldiers who trained or competed together turned into dead bodies and captives, the eyes of the familiar cooks and maids were full of fear, the castle was broken, and the enemy occupied the halls.

And I just followed my heart and asked for a favor for Lord Renly, but was actually...

Edric bit his lip, his eyes moist.

Cortanay Penrose could see clearly, but he had no choice but to beg the king for forgiveness.

Joffrey ignored Cortnay completely, and Penrose continued to beat Edric.

"Don't you still think that you can live in the Red Castle stately? No way, no way? Are you really so ignorant? Who gave you the illusion?"

Edric suddenly raised his head stubbornly, without saying a word, his eyes were firm and fragile.

"I remember." Joffrey shook his head. "It must be because of those gifts. The so-called gifts from my father."

Edric was taken aback.

Joffrey smiled, and still didn't intend to let him go, "It was all done by 'Octospider' Varys in the name of his father. All the gifts you received were just part of Varys' conspiracy. Father never Do not know at all!"

Edric's pupils dilated instantly, full of despair and suspicion.

"No~ that's not the case..."

Edric finally couldn't help opening his mouth to resist, but his voice was obviously weak and lacking momentum.

"You've written many letters, so-called thank-you letters. Have you ever received any reply? Even a few words?" Joffrey finally gave a crit.

The truth is so cruel.

Although King Robert recognized Edric's bloodline due to reality, he never really cared about him.

Robert Baratheon, who is addicted to alcohol and sex, doesn't even care much about state affairs and queens and princes. How can he think of an illegitimate child who is drunk and promiscuous?
Edric had to face reality.

reply?He used to be able to ignore this doubt, but now, the doubt has been nakedly exposed: there has never been a reply!

He finally broke down.

"No! I am the king's son! My father is Robert Baratheon!"

Edric Storm shouted out this proud and shameful fact hoarsely, as if he was denouncing the tragic experience in the past, and seemed to declare the rights and status he deserved.

Cortnay Penroston was not feeling well.

But just as he opened his mouth, the king's eyes swept away, and Cortanay Penrose froze immediately, unable to move.

Edric Storm was still in a state of intense emotion, "I am King Robert's son! My father recognized me! I have a surname! I should live in the Red Keep and call you brother, not Your Majesty! I have Brother and sister..."

Joffrey listened quietly to the other party's presumptuous words, his face was expressionless, but there was a smile in his eyes.

Speak, speak freely, the price is everything.

Under Cortanay Penrose's desperate eyes, Edric Storm vented for a long time before finally regaining his senses.

Thinking of what happened just now, he fell to his knees again, trembling all over.

Joffrey sighed slightly, "Bastard, you actually want to live in the Red Keep. Tell me, what should I do with you?"

Edric couldn't respond.

Joffrey turned to Cortnay Penrose. "You two seem to be on good terms. Perhaps, you can make amends for his offense?"

The king's eyes were full of deep meaning.

finally.

Cortnay Penrose bowed his head.

(End of this chapter)