iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 163 Stark Attack

Varys glanced at the people present and said, "Oh, my little birdie told me that Lord Renly left the city about an hour before dawn... I thought you gave some order."

Eddard Stark's eyes flashed with anger: "I didn't let Renly leave the city."

Lord Eddard was deeply disappointed with Renly. Renly only looked similar to Robert, but did not have Robert's character.

Lord Eddard originally hoped that Renly would support him, but now it seems that he thought too well... Recalling the conversation with Renly last night, Robert's brother, who had always been generous, eagerly exposed his hidden secrets. ambition.

Lord Eddard sighed secretly. Although Renly's departure from the city was not good for him, there was nothing he could do about it.

"let us start."

Duke Eddard took out Robert's will: "Last night, King Robert called me to him and ordered me to write down his last words. When Robert sealed the king's seal, Lord Renly Baratheon and Piet Grand Maester Seal was present to testify. According to legal principles, this will will be opened by the Royal Council after the death of King Robert."

Duke Eddard handed the envelope to Barristan: "Captain of the Kingsguard, Ser Barristan, could you please check it?"

Ser Barristan took it solemnly, examined it carefully in front of everyone, and said, "My lords, I can confirm that it is King Robert's seal and has not been opened."

The old knight glanced around, then opened the will and read out: "... Eddard of the Stark family will be the regent and guardian of the whole realm, and will rule the Seven Kingdoms on my behalf until my legal heir comes of age."

Lord Eddard thought to himself that this heir had already come of age, and he only needed to continue his previous games quietly, stabilize the situation in the Red Keep, and wait for Lord Stannis to bring his army to King's Landing.

Duke Eddard's gray eyes moved and he looked at Barristan. He might have decided that Joffrey was the new king and insisted on protecting the boy out of honor... Now was not a good time to reveal the truth.

He said: "I would like to ask all the ministers of the Royal Council to confirm the identity of my regent in accordance with Robert's last wish..."

Dong-dong-dong, a knock on the door suddenly came, the door was pushed open, and guard Tomad walked into the study.

"My lords, please forgive me, the royal steward insists..."

Before Tomad could finish speaking, the royal steward walked in directly, caressed his chest and said, "My lords, the king has requested that a royal meeting be held immediately in the throne room."

Lord Eddard frowned, his eyes became sharp, and Cersei made her final choice... The woman rejected his kindness, and she chose to resist.

Seeing that Duke Ed was silent, the chamberlain said again: "Prime Minister Ed, His Majesty's order is to convene a royal meeting immediately."

Duke Eddard ignored the steward. He stood up and picked up the clan sword, looking down at the blade as dark as black smoke.

When Duke Eddard raised his eyes, the running wolf's eyes were full of fighting intent... Barristan became wary, Varys shook his fingers, and Pycelle did not dare to touch his eyes.

"The king is dead, but we still go with you."

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Outside the Prime Minister's Tower.

The Stark gray robe guards wearing chain mail and steel helmets were divided into two columns, a total of 28 people.

Duke Eddard looked at his guard captain, and he tapped his chin: "Jory, you will escort us."

Lord Eddard walked in the front, followed closely by Varys, Pycelle, Barristan, and the Lord Chamberlain. The gray cloaks of the Stark guards flapped in the wind.

Although the red color of the Lannister family was nowhere to be seen, there were many City Guards in golden cloaks patrolling the city walls and gates... Lord Janos' golden robes took control of the Red Keep according to his orders, and Duke Eddard briefly Feel at ease.

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Outside the throne room door.

Janos Slynt stood at the door to greet them. He was wearing ornately carved black and gold armor, with a high-feathered helmet under his arm.

Earl Genos first nodded slightly toward Duke Ed, and then raised his hand.

With a creak, the golden robes worked together to push open the door to the throne room, which was twenty feet high.

The steward led everyone in, and he sang loudly: "Welcome, King of the Andals, Rhoynar, and the First Men, Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realms, Joe of House Baratheon and House Lannister. His Majesty King Foley I.”

There was still a long way to the other end of the hall. Duke Eddard frowned and looked over. Joffrey was sitting on the high Iron Throne waiting for them.

Lord Ned walked towards the boy who claimed to be king, followed closely by the others.

Lord Eddard remembered the first time he walked here. He was riding a horse and holding a sharp sword, forcing Jaime Lannister to step down from the Iron Throne... He wondered if Joffrey would be so obedient and step down from the Iron Throne.

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Six Kingsguards led by Jaime Lannister formed a crescent shape around the base of the Iron Throne. They were fully armed with silver armor and long snow-white cloaks.

Cersei, wearing burgundy silk robes and a gold circlet, stood behind the Kingsguard with her two children.

Above them, in a spiked iron chair, sat Joffrey, wearing a gold coat and a red satin cloak.

Behind the throne are Sandor Clegane and dozens of Lannister red robes with swords hanging from their waists.

Duke Eddard glanced around and saw that Lord Janos kept his promise. Standing on both sides of the walls were hundreds of men in gold robes holding spears with black iron tips.

Duke Eddard and others stopped, and 28 gray robes from the Stark family gathered around them.

"I ordered the royal council to prepare for my coronation at full speed. I hope to complete the coronation within two weeks."

With that said, Joffrey stood up from the Iron Throne and said: "Today I will accept the oath of service from the Lord Councilor."

Lord Eddard ignored Joffrey and took out Robert's will.

"Varys, please take this to Cersei of House Lannister."

Varys nodded and took the king's will from Duke Eddard. He walked over and handed it to Queen Cersei with both hands with a respectful expression.

Queen Cersei glanced at the letter and said contemptuously: "Guardian of the Realm? With a piece of paper?!"

After speaking, she tore Robert's will in half, then into four pieces, and scattered the pieces on the floor.

Ser Barristan said in shock: "Queen Cersei, that is the king's will!"

Queen Cersei glanced at Barristan and said, "Old Sir, we have a new king."

After saying that, she turned to Duke Eddard and raised her lips: "Duke Stark, last time we met, I have to thank you for giving me some advice. Now let me return the favor..."

Cersei raised her chin slightly and said calmly: "As long as you kneel down and swear allegiance to my son, we will allow you to step down from your position as Prime Minister and let you return to the gray wasteland to enjoy your retirement."

Duke Eddard said coldly: "I hope so, but your son has no right to inherit the throne. Stannis Baratheon is King Robert's legal heir."

Since Cersei insisted on ending it here and now, he had no choice. Duke Eddard gestured to his guards.

Joffrey screamed from above, his face red, "You lied!!"

"Stark, you are asking for death..."

Cersei's green eyes moved slightly and she said to the old knight: "Ser Barristan, capture this traitor!"

The captain of the Kingsguard looked at Lord Eddard and hesitated for a moment, but was surrounded by Stark's gray robes with their weapons drawn.

Duke Eddard also looked at Ser Barristan who was controlled by his guards.

"Honored Ser Barristan, I am doing this for Robert. I am doing this out of honor. Please allow me to explain to you later."

Sir Barristan believed in Duke Ed's honor. He said calmly: "I want a reasonable explanation now. My honor does not allow your current actions." Cersei immediately said: "Stark, No matter how beautiful you say it, it can't change the fact that you are fighting for position and power!"

Joffrey on the Iron Throne screamed at the top of his lungs: "Kill him! Kill them all!"

Click, click, James stood opposite Duke Eddard, and he slowly pulled out the sword from his waist: "Duke Runwolf, I suggest you not to refuse Queen Cersei's kindness."

Duke Ed snorted coldly and said: "Kingslayer, you are not worthy of wearing a white cloak at all. Your glory has long been filthy."

James's face changed, and when he was about to speak, Cersei took the lead and said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense, Stark is a traitor, take him down for me!"

Go, go, go, go, the hound, the rest of the Kingsguard, and the Lannister in red robes all drew their swords.

Joffrey screamed again: "Kill them!"

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"Cersei, I wanted to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, but you gave me no choice."

Duke Eddard looked at the gold-robed Commander-in-Chief, and continued: "Lord Janos, please temporarily arrest Cersei and her children, but do not harm them. Send them back to Maegor's Tower and send someone to guard them. "

Count Janos put on his high-feathered helmet and shouted: "Capital Guard!"

More than 100 golden robes lowered their spears, but their spear points were pointed in the direction of Duke Ed.

Count Janos said: "The traitor Eddard Stark, the City Guard is sworn to protect King Joffrey to the death!"

Cersei's voice was full of mockery: "Stark, I don't want to see unnecessary bloodshed. Ask your men to put down their weapons and kneel down to beg the king for forgiveness."

Joffrey's screams were mixed with excitement: "Kill them all! Kill them all!"

Duke Eddard caught a glimpse of Pycelle and Varys sneaking towards Cersei: "..."

Green's analysis was correct. He was indeed an enemy everywhere.

Duke Eddard knew very well at this time that he had been fooled. The Commander-in-Chief in the Golden Robe was actually Cersei's lackey, and this was the trap that Cersei had already laid.

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Count Janos could not hide his pride as he repeatedly said: "Edd Stark, put down your weapons, kneel down and surrender!"

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Stark took the ice giant sword handed by the attendant. He grasped the handle of the sword tightly with both hands and assumed a fighting posture.

Guard captain Qiao Li turned to look at his lord, he said with a smile: "Sir, they have many spearmen, it is difficult to defend!"

Lord Eddard had experienced many battles, and he felt that just as Robert said, the blood in his body had begun to boil... He missed the days of fighting side by side with his old friends.

"Qory, the North is not good at defense."

"Obey, my lord..."

Qiao Li waved his arms and shouted: "Get ready to fight!!"

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"Roar! Roar! Roar!", the pre-battle roars of the Stark gray robes were deafening in the throne room.

Joffrey was standing there excitedly shouting and killing, but he was frightened and fell down on the Iron Throne. His palms were cut by the spikes on the chair, and blood flowed.

"Mom, I'm bleeding!"

Cersei didn't hear her son's cry, but the hound did. He strode forward, grabbed Maester Pycelle who was hiding behind, and stepped onto the steps under the Iron Throne.

James raised his sword and got into a fighting stance: "Duke Running Wolf, put down your weapon!"

Benlang's gray eyes were full of fighting spirit. He could no longer hear other sounds. His gaze slowly swept across the many enemies... Finally, he locked on the golden-robed commander-in-chief.

Duke Eddard relaxed his hands slightly and tightened his grip on the sword handle again.

"Winterfell!"

"Long live! Long live! Long live!"

"Stark!"

"Attack! Attack! Attack!"

Duke Eddard led the gray robes and launched an attack in the direction of Count Janos.

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Duke Ed's ice giant sword first cut off three spear points, followed by a horizontal slash, and two golden-robed human heads flew up.

Ed stopped because of the fighting, and his guards rushed past him and rushed over.

Genos shouted: "Stabilize the formation! Stab!"

Almost all of the gray robes at the front were stabbed by spears, including Thomas, who was nearly 50 years old.

The spear pierced Tomad's abdomen and came out from behind. The tip of the spear was dripping with blood. He couldn't help spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Long live Winterfell!"

Tomad roared at the top of his lungs and rushed directly along the long pole that penetrated the abdomen. He used his last breath to stab the long sword into the enemy's neck.

The gray robes fell one by one. After a total of eleven people fell, the battle turned into a melee.

Every time the ice forged from Valyrian steel was swung, people and weapons would be cut off. The enemies in front of Duke Eddard fell one by one, and the guards around him used their swords and their own bodies to block them. Attack towards Ed.

After a close encounter, one gray robe was replaced by at least three gold robes. Winterfell's elite combat power made the enemy frightened.

"Genos!"

Duke Eddard roared, and with a diagonal slash of the Ice Sword, a long gash appeared in Count Janos' breastplate from his left shoulder to the bottom of his right chest.

After a pause, blood sprayed out, and Count Genos fell straight to the ground.

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Duke Eddard was breathing heavily. His face was covered with blood. His eyes moved and locked on Jaime Lannister not far away. The dirty Kingslayer and Lannister's red robe were guarding Cersei. .

Running Wolf turned around and regained his fighting posture.

"Stark!"

"Attack! Attack! Attack!"

The remaining twelve Stark gray robes roared in unison around Lord Eddard, their morale still high.

(End of this chapter)