iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 173 Bread and Blood 2
Clang~~clang~~clang~~
The bells of the Great Sept of Baelor echoed melodiously, as if falling from the sky.

Flea Bottom.

"Gods be well, why is this bell ringing all day long?"

"Then the imp king is dead?"

"The king is not dead. When the king is, every bell in the city will ring."

"If it's not the king, then who's dead?"

"This is the church's assembly bell!"

"Gods are merciful, will they give us bread?"

"bread?!"

"Don't listen to his nonsense, the Bastard King won't care about us..."

"Shh, shut up, the red-robed ghost will pull out your tongue if he hears it!"

"I'm going to starve to death sooner or later, if you don't let me..."

"Stop chatting, let's go over quickly, I heard that the golden robe is going to chop off the Prime Minister's head!"

"Don't believe him, hurry up and get the bread!"

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Clang~~clang~~clang~~
The bell seemed to be getting louder and louder, jingling, calling everyone.

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"They are taking Prime Minister Stark to the Great Sept of Baelor."

"Didn't you say he was dead?"

"It's quick, it's quick. Come on, come on, I bet a silver deer they will chop off his head."

"That rebel should have been beheaded long ago!"

"Idiot! They won't chop his head off here. The Great Cathedral is not a guillotine!"

"You can't make him a knight, right? I heard that it was this Stark who killed King Robert. He cut King Robert's throat in the forest, and when he was discovered later, he pretended to be fine. Yeah, lied and said that the king was killed by some old wild boar."

"Alas, that's not the case. The one who killed His Majesty was his own younger brother, Renly, who was the first to bear golden antlers."

"Smelly woman, shut your broken mouth! Stop talking nonsense here, Lord Renly is a good man with integrity."

"How did I hear that Stannis, the king's other brother, was the real murderer?"

"Heh, I think it's the female cousin who is the murderer."

"Shh, do you want your life?!"

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In the Great Cathedral of Baelor, a group of knights and nobles gathered on the high platform of the white marble square.

Grimm Kleb and Lancel Lannister stood on either side of Cersei Lannister.

Green was wearing gilded armor and a blue cloak embroidered with his family's crest. He glanced at the crowded crowd below, which could be said to be endless.

Green leaned over and whispered in Queen Cersei's ear: "Queen Cersei, the crowd below is too close to us. It's dangerous."

Queen Cersei wore a mourning black dress and a black diamond veil in her hair.

A trace of pride appeared on Cersei's face: "This is what Joffrey meant. Our king is going to judge Stark in full view of the public. He wants everyone to feel his justice. Earl Green, you understand." ?"

Green advised: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother, please allow me to mobilize some of my clan soldiers to guard you."

Queen Cersei frowned slightly, her tone a little impatient: "That's enough, lions are never afraid of sheep."

Lancel glanced at Cersei and Green, and said proudly: "Earl Green, I think you are too worried? I have arranged 100 Lannister red-robed soldiers and 200 gold-robed guards around, these people are enough to protect you. The safety of the Queen Regent and the King.”

Queen Cersei turned her head slightly and glanced at Lancel, she smiled.

Seeing Cersei and Lancel flirting with each other, Green said coldly: "Sir Lancel, there are tens of thousands of people gathered below. May the gods bless everything going well today."

Lancel's face turned red. He wanted to say something, but seeing Green's cold face, he didn't dare to speak.

Queen Cersei seemed to be comforting one person, or both.

"With you here, I feel at ease."

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Green turned his head and looked at Sansa Stark who was standing with all the ladies. She was wearing a sky blue silk dress, her long curly maroon hair was let down, and she wore seven silver bracelets on her wrists.

Sansa's little face couldn't hide her good mood. She might be thinking that her father would be free soon.

Green glanced at the former law enforcer Ilyn Payne who was carrying a giant ice sword, and then withdrew his gaze.

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A long row of gold robes with spears separated the road, and Eddard Stark was escorted to the high platform by Lannister red robes.

The Archbishop walked slowly to Joffrey, caressed his chest and nodded.The Archbishop is old, has gray hair, and is short and bloated. He wears a pure white robe and a huge crown made of gold foil and crystal, which shines with colorful lights in the sun.

"Your Majesty, the trial can begin."

Joffrey was dressed in bright red silk and satin, embroidered with leaping stags and roaring lions, and wore a golden crown, making him the most conspicuous among the crowd.The Hound, who had changed into a pure white cloak, and other Kingsguards surrounded Joffrey.

King Joffrey nodded slightly and said, "Let's begin."

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The bells stopped ringing, and a silence slowly enveloped the entire square.

The Archbishop looked at Duke Eddard who was kneeling on the ground with his face downcast. He solemnly said: "Duke Eddard of the Stark family, please confess your crimes under the gaze of the gods."

Duke Eddard looked up. His face was covered with dirt and dust, and his hair was messy and sticky, looking greasy.

He seemed to be looking for someone, but he was firmly pressed there by the red robe and could not move his neck. He could only see the crowd below.

The High Septon repeated: "Lord Eddard of House Stark, please confess your crimes before the eyes of the gods."

Joffrey leaned on the armrest of the chair. Seeing that Duke Eddard was reluctant to speak, he said angrily: "My dog, tell him to speak quickly."

Hearing this, Sandor Clegane, the new captain of the Kingsguard, swung his long white cloak and strode over.

His voice was hoarse and harsh: "Stark, your good girl is waiting for you to come home."

Lord Eddard said hurriedly: "Ser Sandor, please let me take a look at Sansa."

"I'm not a knight, I don't like lies."

After saying that, Sandor ignored Duke Eddard and turned to leave.

The Archbishop patiently repeated: "...confess your crime."

The corners of Lord Eddard's lips curled up imperceptibly. He was grateful to Sandor Clegane. He had made sure that his eldest daughter was safe and sound.

For the sake of his family and the daughter he loves, Benlang is not afraid of sacrifice.

He spoke slowly: "I am the Duke of Winterfell, Eddard Stark..."

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"What is he saying?!"

"louder please!"

"can not hear!"

"We can't hear you!"

The crowd below shouted loudly.

A man in red robe stabbed Duke Ed hard in the abdomen with his sword scabbard: "Speak louder!"

Duke Eddard gritted his teeth tightly and did not scream in pain.

He closed his eyes in pain, his most precious honor was about to be gone, and he would always bear a stigma that did not belong to him.He just hopes that his daughter can return home safely... He will spend his whole life repenting for this time that he tarnished his honor.

Duke Ed's lip was bitten at some point and blood flowed.

He said loudly with a painful look on his face: "I am the Duke of Winterfell and Prime Minister, Eddard Stark. I come here today to admit my crime of rebellion in front of the gods in heaven and the mortals on earth."

He spoke louder and louder, his voice echoing in the square.

hum!
The crowd began to yell and curse, and the air was filled with taunts and curse words.

A tear fell from the corner of Duke Eddard's eyes, and he raised his voice again: "I betrayed my king, my best friend, I betrayed Robert's trust and trust..."

He shouted: "I swore to protect his children, but I conspired to depose his son and install someone else as king. Now, please ask the Archbishop and the Seven Most High Gods to bear witness to the truth I said... Joffrey Bye Lathion is the only legitimate heir to the Iron Throne, and by the names of the gods, he is the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and the protector of the realm."

Curses suddenly broke out.

A stone flew out of the crowd and made a deep wound on Duke Ed's forehead, and blood flowed down.

More stones followed immediately, but the target was not just Duke Edd who was kneeling on the ground... A stone almost flew past the Archbishop's ear... The golden robes raised their shields to block the way.

After a while, the golden robes, monks and nuns finally calmed down the excited crowd.

The Archbishop adjusted his crown, leaned down in front of Joffrey, and said: "Because we are guilty, we suffer. Eddard of the Stark family, in front of the gods in heaven and mortals on earth, here in this sacred place He confessed his crime."

The archbishop raised his hands, and his voice was deep and deep: "The gods in heaven are just, but they are also merciful. Your Majesty, how should we deal with this rebel?"

After a pause, King Joffrey stepped out from behind the shield of the Kingsguard.

The noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone paid attention to the young king.

Joffrey sighed softly and said, "My mother wants me to let Duke Eddard wear black clothes, and Miss Sansa has also pleaded for her father many times..."

As he said that, he turned around and looked at Sansa behind him, smiling.

Before Sansa could express her gratitude, Joffrey turned towards the crowd below.

"But that's because of their weak women's hearts! As long as I am king for one day, all rebels will be severely punished!"

Joffrey shouted: "Ser Ilyn, cut off the wolf's head for me!"

Queen Cersei stood up in shock, and her tone was stern: "Joffrey!"

Joffrey came over with a displeased look on his face.

Queen Cersei suppressed her anger and kept her voice as gentle as possible: "Joffrey, if you kill the running wolf, we will not be able to negotiate with the North. I hope..."

Joffrey interrupted his mother roughly: "Then just kill them all!"

Greene looked up at the sky, and Lancel followed suit.

"Joffrey, Stannis and Renly are ours..."

Joffrey looked impatient, and his tone was stubborn: "Mom, I am the king. I have the final say. I will never condone Wolf Runner's crimes!"

"you……"

"Mom, stop talking! I have already shown mercy. If you stop me again, I will cut him into pieces and skin him. He will never die a simple death."

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The nobles and knights made way, and Sir Ilyn, the royal law enforcer, stepped out step by step.

Sansa fell to her knees, sobbing hysterically.

Ser Ilyn Payne made a gesture, and the red Lannister robes pressed Lord Eddard's head to the stone platform.

Ser Ilyn drew the ice giant sword from his back, his deep-set and pale eyes seemed to be admiring the Stark sword.

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Queen Cersei finally chose to give in, and Joffrey turned around with a proud look on his face.

Poof, a lump of feces suddenly hit Joffrey in the face.

Joffrey screamed, "Who threw it?!"

Joffrey pushed his hair back, shook off a handful of dung, and said with a furious look on his face: "My dog, catch the person who threw the dirty things!"

The hound Sandor immediately jumped off the high platform with several red robes. The people nearby squirmed and pushed to get out of the way, but the people far away wanted to squeeze in to watch the fun, making it impossible for him to pass through the heavy wall of flesh and blood.

"The Regicide's cousin!"

"The Bastard King!"

"Female cousin! Female cousin! Female cousin!"

"Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!"

The shouts and curses spread like a storm.

"Death to the Bastard King!"

"Wild species! Wild species!"

"Mongrel! Mongrel!"

"Go to hell! Go to die!"

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The mood of the people is getting higher and higher, and anger seems to fill every corner of the air.

After Joffrey roared several times, he looked timid and hid behind the shield of the Kingsguard.

This atmosphere of anger and hatred is terrifying, as if just a spark could ignite it all.

Poof, a sharp arrow shot deeply into Sir Ilyn's eye, and blood spurted out from his eye and flowed down his face.

Ser Ilyn fell in agony, his body curled up in agony.

The people around were stunned by this sudden scene. After a few seconds of silence, various panicked screams broke out.

For a time, people lost control, pushing each other, crowding each other, and became extremely chaotic.

Thunders composed of anger, fear and hatred rolled in from all directions, and the irrational people seemed to engulf all those in luxurious clothes.

"Bastard!", "Beast!", "Female cousin!", "bastard!", "Incest!", some cries began to be mixed with the abuse.

"Long live Stannis!"

"Long live Renly!"

"Long live Winterfell!"

"Long live the Eyrie!"

"Long live Riverrun!"

"Long live Highgarden!"

"Long live Sunspear!"

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The golden robes struggled to maintain their defense line, while rocks, feces and all kinds of dirt flew overhead.

"We want bread, bastard!"

In an instant, a thousand voices shouted together: "Bread! Bread!"

"Bread! Bread! Bread!"

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Green put on his helmet calmly, his eyes moved, and he blocked a flying stone with his sword.

"Queen Cersei, please don't leave my side. I will take you away safely."

After speaking, Green pulled off his visor.

There was no panic on Queen Cersei's face. She immediately leaned over and grabbed Green's other arm tightly.

(End of this chapter)