iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 208 The Knight is Fearless
The old knight's sincere words moved Daenerys Targaryen.

Seeing this, Jorah Mormont said with a gloomy face: "Sacrifice your life? I can help you."

"It is not a pity to die as a traitor..."

Barristan Selmy raised his lowered head and continued: "But...Princess Daenerys, I am at least honest. Before gaining Robert's forgiveness, I fought bravely on the Trident."

He turned to look at Jorah: "You are an enemy of Targaryen, aren't you, Mormont?"

Barristan looked at Daenerys again and continued: "Your Highness, I concealed my identity and approached you because I knew there were eyes hidden around you. His Majesty Viserys and you have been monitored by the Royal Council."

"For many years, Varys, the Chief of Imperial Intelligence, has reported every move of His Majesty Viserys to the Imperial Council. Since you left Pentos, there has been an informer beside you who betrayed your secrets. He exchanged information for The Golden Dragon and the Promise of the Eight-Clawed Spider.”

He pointed his finger at the Knight of Bear Island: "The informer is Jorah Mormont."

With a bang, the sword in Sir Jorah's hand fell to the stone slab on the ground. It seemed to confirm the old knight's accusation.

"impossible……"

Daenerys murmured and looked at Sir Jorah who was frozen in place in disbelief. Why? !

Green put an arm around Daenerys's waist, and he felt her body tremble.

Daenerys suddenly smiled and said to the old knight, "You are mistaken."

She looked at the Bear Island Knight and added: "Tell him that he is wrong. Tell him that you are not a whistleblower. Tell him how wrong he is."

Ser Jorah's neck turned red: "Let the White Walkers take you away, Selmy!"

He turned to Daenerys, and his face turned red, making it unclear whether he was angry or ashamed: "I tried to tell you the truth..."

Daenerys's body is shaking... why?From Pentos to Cantus, she has always trusted him and entrusted him with important tasks. But his true identity is actually the eyes of the usurper? !She listens to Ser Jorah's every suggestion because she trusts him.She had been worried because of the unexpected confession, but she had never doubted Ser Jorah's loyalty.

Why awaken her true dragon's wrath? !Daenerys's eyes seemed to glow red, but her body was stunned. Green was patting her lower back with gentle movements.

Daenerys looked up and saw a gentle face, and her cold body seemed to warm up instantly.

Green tapped his chin, he was comforting her silently, he was by her side.

So good... The corners of Daenerys' mouth curled up slightly unconsciously.

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Although Daenerys' true dragon's anger subsided, her remaining anger remained. Her violet eyes moved and she looked at Ser Jorah who was about to speak: "Tell me, what did they promise you, ser? "

Ser Jorah also wanted to explain: "Your Highness, that was just the beginning, before I got to know you..."

"enough."

Daenerys interrupted Ser Jorah's defense and repeated, "Tell me, what did they promise you?"

Ser Jorah trembled his lower lip and said with difficulty: "Varys said he could let me return to Bear Island."

After saying that, he lowered his head, unable to face Daenerys' gaze.

Daenerys clenched her fists. She also promised...she would restore Ser Jorah's honor. What a ridiculous promise.

She said angrily: "Ser Jorah, I promised you that I would restore your fiefdom and honor, but you betrayed me. I will never forgive your betrayal!"

Ser Jorah shook his head and said in a panic: "No, no, you don't want to do this, you should forgive me..."

Daenerys's eyes flashed with anger, why didn't Ser Jorah feel that he was at fault until now?Why don't you ask her for forgiveness?Doesn't he know what happens to betrayers?
She replied coldly: "No!"

Ser Jorah lamented: "Your Highness, I protect you, fight for you, kill for you..."

Daenerys turned her face away...she couldn't cry, for if she did, she would relent.

Daenerys did not shed tears, but she still softened her heart. Her voice was trembling: "Sir, you have been exiled. Come back to King's Landing to ask for your pardon."

"Princess Daenerys, please, listen to me..."

Daenerys ignored Sir Jorah's plea. She looked at the old knight kneeling there with a downcast face and said: "Sir Barristan, I have had enough of the hypocrisy of the Westeros knights. You... leave."

Ser Barristan stood up stiffly and slowly. His movements were consistent with his age. He looked old and weak.

There was sadness in the old knight's voice: "Princess Daenerys, Barristan is grateful for your listening."

Ser Jorah said almost desperately: "Please..."

The hem of her skirt swirled, and Daenerys turned her back to them. She asked herself, why couldn't she face their pleading eyes when it was clearly their fault? !
Green's voice sounded: "Dani, I think you need to take a rest and leave the rest to me."

I have Green... Daenerys seemed to find peace in her heart all of a sudden. She nodded silently towards Green and left directly.

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After the princess disappeared, Green waved the waiters and guards in the hall to leave, and soon there were only three people left in the hall.

Green said as if reminiscing about the past: "Ser Barristan, I heard that after you threw the sword at Joffrey's feet, you threatened to serve the real king. You are here for His Majesty Viserys. ?"

Barristan withdrew his gaze from the direction Daenerys left. He took a deep breath and replied, "Earl Green, I'm still looking."

Green pointed his finger on the hilt of the sword at his waist and said, "Mr. Sir, you are very candid, but your answer is very contradictory."

Barristan looked confused, and Green continued: "According to your statement, even if Princess Daenerys accepts you, when you find the true king in your heart, you will immediately break your oath and leave the princess... right? ?”

Barristan opened his mouth, but no suitable words came out.

Green shook his head slightly: "Sir Barristan, I can roughly guess what you are thinking. Everyone knows..."

Ser Jorah, who was frozen in place like a statue, suddenly moved, and his movement interrupted Green's words.Green stopped in front of the Bear Island Knight: "Informer, where do you want to go?"

Sir Jorah stared straight at Green who was blocking the way, and said coldly: "I must explain to Her Royal Highness the Princess, please give way..."

Before he could finish his words, there was a loud bang, and his abdomen was hit hard by Green's punch. A sharp pain spread rapidly from his abdomen, and the strong man instinctively curled up to try to relieve the pain.

Green said coldly: "Don't mistake the princess's kindness for her cowardice. Your behavior at the moment is very much like a bad person who only knows how to bully the weak."

Shock flashed across Barristan's face. The strength and speed displayed by Earl Green reminded him of the Magic Mountain... He immediately shook his head secretly. He was much stronger than the Magic Mountain, which made it easy for people to lose the idea of ​​resistance. of strength.

Ser Jorah's face was very pale, his face was distorted by severe pain, and the corners of his mouth were twitching painfully: "I... am not..."

"I hope so. Don't do anything rash, Bear Islander."

After speaking, Green turned to Barristan and continued: "Old Sir, who will be the real king? If you are referring to Stannis or Renly, I think you will not appear here, and... everyone Everyone knows that Princess Daenerys is the last Targaryen."

The embarrassed look on Barristan's face flashed away, and the old knight picked up the last bit of pride and raised his chin slightly.

"Earl Green, I am grateful for your kindness, but... I want to know, in what capacity are you asking me?"

Barristan Selmy was already a famous white-robed knight in the Seven Kingdoms, and Green... was just a slightly famous lord. He wanted to use this to reject Green's questions.

"Your words are really poor..."

Green sneered and continued: "Old Sir, don't you think I am your only chance now? If you leave like this, the so-called road to redemption you mentioned... will really become known to all the seven nations. It’s a joke.”

After Green finished speaking, there was silence for a while. Barristan sighed, but his cloudy eyes gained a layer of brightness.

Barristan shook his head slightly and murmured: "I'm really not suitable for this kind of thing."

After a pause, he first apologized by stroking his chest towards Green, and then said: "Earl Green, you have a burning gaze. You are indeed right. I have actually sworn that I will only serve Princess Daenerys for the rest of my life."

Green glanced at Sir Jorah, who was gradually straightening up, and said: "Old Sir, no matter what the reason is, the facts are still facts. You can't hope that Princess Daenerys will be soft-hearted one day. Praying can't replace what you lost. honor."

Barristan's eyes trembled...Robert was an excellent knight. Back then, he was grateful for his forgiveness and impressed by his charm...Now that he thinks about it, these are all excuses used to convince himself. Maybe...the real reason It was Prince Rhaegar who had died in the battle, and Prince Viserys in his childhood had made himself aware that he was the son of the Mad King. He was a completely different boy from Rhaegar.

This is the truth!
Barristan's face was bitter... Is he really a smart-aleck fool? While breaking his oath, did he self-righteously make a choice for the entire kingdom?
So, will he finally face the punishment he deserves for betraying his sacred oath?The gods had been too kind to him.

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Green patted Barristan's arm and said, "Old Sir, the glory of a knight comes from the sword in his hand. This is what you are good at."

He waved his hand to stop Barristan who wanted to speak, and then said: "According to my investigation, there is a threat in Essos that is related to the safety of Princess Daenerys, and is also related to the real cause of death of His Majesty Viserys."

Green's eyes moved to the white hair of the old knight, his brows furrowed slightly, and he continued: "I can't hide it. This mission is very dangerous. I think if you are not a fearless person, you will not be able to bear this important task."

The old knight felt some kind of contempt mixed with pity from Green... Could this young man not know his name in the Seven Kingdoms?His words are really poor.

The old knight couldn't help but puff up his still strong chest and said: "Mr. Count, knights are fearless."

Hearing his heroic "declaration", Earl Green showed unbearable expression. Although he had guessed that this was an intentional move, the old knight could not help but feel angry.

Green seemed not to notice the flickering flame in the old knight's eyes. He sighed softly and said: "Old knight, listen to what I have to say first, and then make a decision."

The old knight repeated slowly: "Knights are fearless."

After pondering for a moment, Green said: "The Golden Group."

After Green finished speaking, the old knight's eyes narrowed slightly and he said: "The Golden Group whose words are like gold?"

Green said: "The gold is on top, the cold iron is on the bottom."

Not long after, Barristan curled up his lips slightly and said, "Earl Green, as you said, after I threw my sword at Joffrey's feet, I never touched it again. Princess Nelis took the sword in her hand before she was willing to wield the sword again."

The old knight seemed to be sighing. After a pause, he asked Green directly: "Tell me, what should I do?"

Jorah Mormont rubbed his stomach, coughed slightly, and said, "Old informer, you seem to be lacking a strong helper."

Barristan snorted coldly, and the old knight did not want to pay attention to the despicable Bear Island Knight.

Green nodded in agreement. This is why he allowed the Bear Island Knight to stay in the hall to "listen" to the secrets... Menton and Ange are the hidden cards arranged by Green, while Barristan and Jorah will be the open cards. .

Green spoke slowly: "There is a name that you should be familiar with, that is Jon Clinton, Hand of the King of Aerys II..."

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Governor's Mansion, the room of the three little dragons.

Green pushed the door open and saw Daenerys feeding three little dragons.

Daenerys looked up, with a gentle smile on her little face. When she saw Green, her smile deepened.

"Grimm." Daenerys waved.

Green sat next to Daenerys and she said, "The maid told me that they can swallow several times their body weight in food every day."

She pointed to a plate of bloody raw meat and continued: "When I was young, Viserys told me that only dragons and humans enjoyed cooked food, and they really refused to eat raw meat."

After a pause, she added with some confusion: "They seem to have suddenly become quiet...well...behaved?!"

Green chuckled, paused, and said, "Danny, I have arranged a very dangerous task for the two of them, and they will probably lose their lives as a result."

Daenerys nodded silently and leaned on Green's arm, who reached out and pulled her into his arms.

The two stayed quietly for a while, and Green suddenly said: "Have you thought of their names?"

(End of this chapter)