iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 185 The Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula
Green Kleb's ears twitched slightly, he raised his eyes and looked into the distance, and said, "If you think of Queen Cersei as a man, it will be easier for you to understand."

Hearing this, Tyrion Lannister grinned at Green: "You really know how to..."

Green turned his head and looked at himself, his brown eyes telling him... This was no joke, and Tyrion's smile gradually disappeared.

On the white marble steps under the gate of Maegor's Tower, two figures, one large and one small, were sitting. They were Green and Tyrion.

Greene was very busy these days, and the Lord Commander in Golden Robes had a lot of things to do, but he still found time... He first cordially took Lancel Lannister to meet with King Joffrey, and then cordially cared for him. Let’s take a look at Grand Maester Pycelle’s recent situation, and then his dealings and plans with Tyrion.

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On the stairs behind them was Cersei Lannister who had just walked out of the door. When she first discovered the two of them, she was in a trance and mistakenly thought that Jaime was back... She had seen it in Queen Cersei's memory. Similar scenes many times.

The lioness usually disdains eavesdropping on other people's conversations, but today she may have been suddenly interested and wanted to hear it.

Queen Cersei motioned to the people around her to stay and walked down the stairs alone... The wind direction was just right today, so she could hear clearly without getting too close.

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Tyrion pondered for a moment and said: "So... the men in the Red Castle are all delicate and beautiful in the eyes of my elder sister?"

Green smiled slightly: "Lord Tyrion, you underestimate Queen Cersei too much. In her eyes, the men here are at best bastards."

"Haah...the more I think about it, the more I am right..."

Tyrion's laughter seemed to be sighing, and he added: "My good sister is indeed the lioness of the Lannister family. It's really surprising. I didn't expect that the person who knows Cersei best would be you. I think You understand her better than the Seven Gods."

Green smiled and shook his head.

Tyrion sighed, paused, and said, "No one thinks like you do. Most people are more willing to believe their own eyes. Whether it is facts or rumors, it will eventually be detrimental to her rule."

Green asked: "Do you think Queen Cersei is afraid of other people's tongues?"

Tyrion was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "My good sister is more willing to pull out other people's tongues."

Green reached out and patted Tyrion's small shoulder and said: "So, the prime minister's task is to pull out the tongue of whomever Queen Cersei wants to pull out."

Tyrion couldn't help but tremble and said in shock: "They will hate me to death, and I will die."

Green said directly: "You are a Lannister, you can't hide."

Tyrion scratched his hair: "I should have known why the old lion could give me such a good job. He hates me more than Cersei."

He added: "Earl Green, do I still have time to lick the Queen Regent's shoes?"

Green shrugged slightly: "May the gods bless you."

Tyrion reached out and grabbed Green's arm, and continued to ask: "Is it too late?"

Green was silent for a while and said: "You are Lannister after all. I think Queen Cersei might give you a chance, provided she can see your loyalty."

"I was just joking with you..."

Tyrion coughed slightly and continued: "Green, you shouldn't believe your eyes too much. In fact, the relationship between our siblings is very deep. We just joke in a way that is different from other families. We love each other."

He rolled his eyes and whispered: "Hey, I'll tell you a secret about my sister, please listen..."

"What secret?"

Queen Cersei's cold voice suddenly sounded, and Tyrion jumped up, then turned around and stood up strangely.

Tyrion blinked and forced a smile on his face: "My beautiful and charming Queen Regent, please allow me to pay tribute to you."

After speaking, he knelt on one knee towards Queen Cersei and lowered his head.

Queen Cersei's green eyes stared at the humble dwarf Prime Minister for a while, then snorted coldly and said: "Watch your tongue, Tyrion."

Tyrion caressed his chest and said, "I will definitely remember this, the noble Queen Regent."

Queen Cersei's eyes moved, she glanced at Green standing beside her, and slowly walked down the stairs.

The burgundy boots first appeared in Tyrion's sight, and then were covered by the burgundy skirt.

Tyrion, with his face hanging down, breathed out lightly... Fortunately, he really couldn't do it.

Queen Cersei's voice came from above Tyrion: "I have something to do at the moment. Today, I will leave the inspection of the defense of Riverside Gate (people in King's Landing like to call it Mud Gate) to you, Prime Minister Tyrion."

After saying that, she glanced at Green again.

Tyrion said respectfully: "My kind Queen Regent, this is my honor. I will check every corner carefully."

"Lord Green, follow me." Queen Cersei turned and stepped onto the stairs.

"As you command, Queen Cersei."

Before stepping onto the stairs, Green looked back at Tyrion expressionlessly.Tyrion happened to raise his head, their eyes collided, and they tapped their chins imperceptibly at the same time.

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Green followed Queen Cersei silently, passed through the gate and hall of Maegor's Tower, and then passed through three wooden doors. For the first time, he came to the private garden behind Maegor's Tower.

Green looked around.The garden is full of exotic flowers and plants. They show colorful colors under the sunlight. The fragrance of flowers permeates the air, fresh and pleasant.

Green's eyes moved slightly, and he saw a swing with traces of time.

Queen Cersei stopped after entering a small pavilion.

After a moment of silence, Queen Cersei said softly: "I moved this garden from Casterly Rock."

Green smelled the smell of a golden dragon from the fragrance of flowers.

Queen Cersei turned around, walked in front of Greene, and stared at her for a moment. She suddenly slapped her, but Greene dodged it with a slight tilt.

She said angrily: "How dare you hide away?!"

Green apologized: "Queen Cersei, I am a half-barbarian warrior. My body is faster than my brain. Please forgive my body..."

The lioness' eyes sparkled with anger, and she interrupted angrily: "James is also a warrior, why didn't he hide away?!"

Green: "..."

Jaime was slapped by Cersei?Green immediately pulled back his thoughts that almost went astray.

Green thought for a while and gave up making excuses. He first drank a few sips of chicken soup from his past life, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'm in control of my body this time."

Queen Cersei stared at Greene closely, her face as pale as the sky before a storm.

Green's tone seemed to be testing: "Did you hear everything?"

Queen Cersei asked coldly: "Are you too? The Grimm daughter?"

As she spoke, Queen Cersei's white hand reached out, and she touched Green's cheek tenderly.

Not only were her movements gentle, Queen Cersei's expression also became gentle at this moment, and the dark clouds she saw before seemed to be an illusion. "I didn't mean to hit you, Green."

Green: "..."

Queen Cersei smiled softly, took one of Green's arms and said, "Green, come with me for a walk."

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During the stroll, she told him: "This is where I grew up, and this is the only girlhood I can keep."

She pointed to the swing: "Jenny Farman and Melaya Hesban, they are my childhood friends. We often play there together."

She pointed at the crimson flower: "He comes from a distant continent. I also accidentally learned of its existence in books. I begged my father many times to get it for me."

She pointed to the bushes. "They tore a hole in one of my favorite dresses."

Queen Cersei paused, her eyes filled with a layer of light mist, and murmured: "It feels like a long, long time has passed..."

She slowly let go of Green's arm and whispered: "Green, kiss me..."

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Queen Cersei buried her head on Green's breastplate and whispered: "Green, I had a nightmare. It was too real and terrifying."

Green: "..."

He patted Queen Cersei's back lightly and said, "Please don't worry, my sword will protect you."

"But it was so real, like it was going to happen right now."

After a pause, Queen Cersei continued: "Stannis is a demon. He broke through King's Landing and killed everyone..."

Queen Cersei left Green's breastplate. She looked up at Green and reached out to touch his cheek.

"You are so young and Stannis has not even spared you. He is truly a devil."

"This may be a warning from the gods. We must not sit still and wait for death. We should cut off the nightmare in advance."

"Green, for me, for us, I want your sword to be unsheathed, can you do it?"

Green did not hesitate at all. He took a step back and knelt down on one knee: "Queen Cersei, there is no greater honor than serving your majesty. Whispering Keep is at your disposal."

Queen Cersei raised her chin slightly and lowered her eyes to look at Greene, her eyes filled with scrutiny.

After a pause, she raised her voice and said: "I, Cersei of the Lannister family, in the name of Queen Regent and Protector of the Realm, consecrate Green Crabb as Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula and Warden of Crab Claw Peninsula, and as Governor of Crab Claw Peninsula. Claw Peninsula, grant all fiefdoms and taxes to the Crab Claw Peninsula, and all lords of the Crab Claw Peninsula must be crowned lords by the Kleb family, and their heirs will inherit this honor for generations to come."

Green's voice contained suppressed excitement: "Queen Regent, thank you for your kindness. Crab Claw Peninsula is at your disposal."

Queen Cersei's lips curled up slightly, and she said warmly: "Get up, my Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula."

Green's eyes trembled slightly. Although he didn't know exactly what Lord Stannis had done, he must have done something that Queen Cersei hated so much.

Green stood up and said in a deep voice: "Queen Cersei, in your name, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from the Crab Claw Peninsula will destroy Stannis' Dragonstone Island."

Queen Cersei reached out and grabbed one of Green's hands. She placed Green's palm on her chest.

She hinted gently: "Earl Green, I am waiting for your triumph. On the day of your triumph, I will reward you personally in this place, in my maiden's garden."

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Green walked out of Maegor's Tower while thinking about the support he could get from the Red Keep.He raised his eyes and looked at the sky...the clouds were thick and the sunlight was blocked by them, making it dark and hazy.

The previous scene suddenly appeared in Green's mind. He felt that after Jaime left, Cersei's beauty trap seemed to have become more powerful.

Well, no wonder so many heroes have been defeated by honey traps, it is indeed difficult to resist.

Lord Green himself has a strong resistance to honey traps. In addition, he was familiar with Daenerys's "inhuman" beauty in Pentos, so his physical resistance was greatly improved when facing Queen Cersei.

Thinking of Daenerys, Green thought of dragons... Without Daenerys' unfortunate encounter, would Targaryen dragons still appear?
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The breeze was blowing, carrying a moist atmosphere, seeming to be preparing for the coming rain.

Green took a step forward.

After a while, it was clear that Green would leave King's Landing in the name of capturing the remnants of the Targaryens. However, after he returned to Crab Claw Peninsula, he followed Queen Cersei's orders to immediately summon an army to conquer Dragonstone and bring Stannis to justice. The Duke's head was delivered to her.

What did Stannis do?Greene has almost guessed the answer.

As he walked, Green's lips raised a smile. He saw Varys' figure from a distance. The eight-clawed spider was indeed everywhere.

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"Good day, Lord Varys."

"Good day, Lord Green."

The two of them greeted each other as if they had met by chance, and then walked towards the Government Affairs Office together.

Green spoke first: "Lord Varys, what did Lord Stannis do?"

Wallis smiled and said: "Earl Green, have you been affected by the anger of the Queen Regent?"

Green shrugged: "Absolutely. Queen Cersei is very angry today."

Varys took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Green.

"Many messenger crows flew to the Red Keep early this morning, and each crow carried a personal letter from Lord Stannis."

"Handwritten letter?" Green unfolded the letter.

Green glanced at the content, then put away the letter and returned it to Varys.

He was silent for a while and then suddenly said: "Duke Stannis is indeed a diligent man."

Varys chuckled: "My little birdie told me that if there is no accident, all the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms will receive a personal letter from Lord Stannis."

He added: "Although Duke Stannis is ruthless, his justice is known to all the seven countries. I think many people will choose to believe what he wrote in his own hand."

Green turned his head to look at Varys, who was smiling, and said, "Lord Varys, do you believe the content in this?"

Varys's smile did not change, and he asked: "Count Green, do you believe it?"

Green shook his head slightly: "My heart is very confused. I both hope it is the truth, but I also don't hope it is the truth."

The smile on Wallis's face faded, and he sighed: "The war more than ten years ago is actually not over yet. This time there will be greater turmoil."

After a pause, he asked kindly: "Earl Green, Lord Stannis is working so hard... What do you think his purpose is? Is it really for the so-called justice?"

(End of this chapter)