iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 216
In the study, the clever Dick stroked his chest and saluted: "Good day, Lord Green."

Green's brown eyes moved slightly, looking at the person in front of him. His figure was still so thin, and his eyes still liked to move around.

Feeling Green's eyes on him, his heartbeat seemed to skip a beat, and a sense of tension arose from the bottom of his heart, making him tense up involuntarily.

I don't know how much time passed, but when Dick's back was wet with cold sweat, that gaze finally moved away... and he could finally breathe normally.

Green's voice sounded: "My people Dick, what kind of person do you think...can keep secrets forever?"

The gradually relaxed nerves became tense again, and Dick couldn't help but kneel down and murmured: "I...I...I..."

Dick trembled his lips. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

Green's eyebrows raised slightly, and he paused. He stood up from the chair, walked over... and helped Dick's trembling body with his own hands.

Green didn't seem to notice anything unusual about Dick. He said casually: "Have you seen Yulia? Is she okay?"

Dick said blankly: "My sister is doing very well..."

His body stiffened for a moment and he said quickly: "Master Green, thank you for your protection. We will always remember your kindness."

Green patted Dick's arm, then walked to the bookshelf and pulled out an envelope, saying: "Dick Weishui, as agreed (Chapter 101)..."

Green turned to look at Dick and continued: "In the name of the king, you and your sister will legally have the surname of Kleb..."

He smiled gently and continued, "Congratulations to you, Dick Crabbe."

Dick stood motionless for a long time with his mouth open. He suddenly knelt down and choked with sobs: "Thank you... I really... really appreciate you... I... can't repay you..."

"Although some unexpected situations occurred,... given the situation at the time, your decisiveness can be regarded as completing the task."

Green once again reached out to help Dick Kleb, who was crying, and said, "So, this is the reward you deserve."

Green's voice was so beautiful that Dick wiped his tears randomly, his gratitude beyond words and beyond words.

…………

Green pulled Dick to the map. He pointed to a forest in the west of Crab Claw Peninsula and said: "Dick Kleb, I originally planned to reward you with the land here..."

He tapped his finger on the map, paused, and continued: "Your dagger prevented a tragedy. Daenerys is grateful to you. This small piece of land no longer deserves your credit."

Green's finger moved above the town of Maiden, and he was silent for a short while... Lord Green was not angry at all (Chapter 57, 62).

After retracting his thoughts, Green said: "Legend has it that when Florian first met Qiong Qi, this was where he peeped at her and her sisters taking a bath..."

He smiled and continued: "Nvfountain is one of the richest fiefdoms in the Riverlands. This is the point."

Dick's Adam's apple rolled, he swallowed hard, and said: "Master Green, what do you mean..."

Green nodded his chin slightly and asked, "Do you like it here?"

Dick rubbed his hands nervously first, and Green's gentle eyes gave him great courage, and he nodded heavily.

Green's gaze moved to the Crab Claw Peninsula and said: "Dick Kleb, do you know how the Andals conquered the Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Dick nodded and replied: "I dare not forget! Thousands of years ago, the Andals tried to seize the Crab Claw Peninsula, but ended up bleeding in the valleys, drowning in the swamps, and hitting walls everywhere. They couldn't conquer us, so they turned to marriage to infiltrate, and later their beautiful daughters won with kisses what their strong sons could not obtain with swords.”

Dick's eyes suddenly lit up and he said: "Before the Andals came to Westeros, the Muton family of Maiden Spring tried to conquer the Crab Claw Peninsula."

Green said sternly: "The cowardly Earl William Mouton also sent people to slander the reputation of the Kleb family during last year's hunt in the royal forest. Their ambition for the Crab Claw Peninsula is still alive, and Kleb will never forget it."

Dick bowed slightly and said solemnly: "We are united."

Green reached out and patted Dick on the shoulder and said, "Kleb is now the ruling family of the Crab Claw Peninsula. I will support you."

Then, Green told Dick in detail the current situation of the Muton family in Nuive Spring.

Finally, he asked, "Tell me, Dick, do you like Maidenpool?"

Dick glanced at the Crab Claw Peninsula land that Green had pointed to before, and then stared at Maiden Springs for a while. He exhaled and said loudly: "Lord Green, I like Maiden Springs!"

…………

…………

Since Daenerys came to Kleb's territory, Lord Green can obviously feel that his burden has been reduced a lot.

For example, Green had to stay away from his territory all year round because he needed to "struggle" in the Red Keep. Although there were retainers guarding the territory, it could be said to be very dangerous for a lord without an heir.

To use an analogy, there are seemingly ownerless treasures piled up in front of him. Over time, it turns into Lord Greene deliberately shaking the loyalty of his subordinates. This is a completely unnecessary test.

Therefore, in order to avoid this situation to the greatest extent, Lord Greene had to spend a lot of energy on micro-managing his territory while jumping left and right in the Red Keep.

Now, Juan King Green, who was about to go north, breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously.

Even if Daenerys does nothing in the Whispering City, her presence can unite the hearts of the people.

Why is this so?Because this is Westeros.

…………

Goose goose goose, Daenerys' cheerful laughter interrupted Green's thoughts.

Green asked with a smile on his face, "Did you find anything interesting?"

Daenerys was still covering her mouth and laughing, her eyes curved like crescent moons, and she nodded.

After a pause, she smiled and said, "It's a greeting from Kleib's old place. They called me..."

She shook the letter in her hand and continued: "Mrs. Chief!"

After saying that, Daenerys giggled again.

Green smiled and said, "It's a very reasonable title."

Daenerys couldn't help but bend down, and "hardly" moved towards Green. Green's answer seemed to make the princess laugh again.

…………

Daenerys' little face was flushed, she picked up the wine glass and took a sip of summer red.

Seeing that Green was about to speak, Daenerys immediately raised her hand to stop him. Her tone sounded like she was pleading: "Green, I need to slow down."

Green stretched out his hand and held the princess's hand. He slightly curved his mouth and said, "It's business."

Daenerys first looked at Green suspiciously, then she seemed to have thought of something and said, "Green, are you leaving?"

It was the Crab Claw Peninsula's conquest of the Vale that Daenerys had in mind.

Green nodded slightly, he pulled Daenerys into his arms, stayed quietly for a while, and said: "I will leave the day after tomorrow, and I will leave this place to you, Dany."

Daenerys whispered unconfidently: "Green, I'm worried that I won't be able to handle the affairs of the Crab Claw Peninsula well." "Dany, you have justice and compassion, and the people in the territory will love you."

Daenerys hugged Grimm tightly and she nodded silently.

"I have appointed Samwell Tarly and Dick as your Chief Steward and Second Steward respectively. They will assist you."

Daenerys turned her head, looked up at Green, and said: "My knight, I am here waiting for your triumphant return.

After saying that, she put her arms around Green's neck and gave him a long, warm kiss.

The sadness of parting soon turned into low singing.

…………

…………

Seagull Town is the most important port in the valley. It is located southeast of Eagle's Nest City, on the shore of Crab Bay, and south of Runestone City.

Seagull Town has a naturally sheltered harbor. It is one of the five major cities in Westeros and is about the same size as White Harbor.

During Aegon's Conquest, the port of Gulltown was the site of a naval battle between the Targaryens and Houses Arryn. Although the outcome of the war was the destruction of both fleets, it delayed the submission of the Vale to Aegon I, and the city has since remained in Targaryen. It developed and prospered during the reign of the Lian Dynasty.

In the early stages of the Usurper's War, Gulltown was the center of the royalist army in the Vale. Jon Arryn and Robert Baratheon lost a large number of knights and soldiers in order to conquer the city.

After the Usurper's War, although Gulltown quickly returned to its former prosperity, its political status became awkward during the Baratheon Dynasty.

Since then, Seagull Town has transformed from a port town with both military and trade side by side to a purely trading port with only limited defense force.

Rumor has it that one night last year, dozens of bandits with unknown origins even set fire to a merchant family in Seagull Town.

It is said that... Count Grafson of Seagull Town added ten security guards in order to appease the uneasy hearts of the people.

…………

Vale, Seagull Town, Lord's Hall.

Earl Grafson sat on the high lord's chair, and behind him hung a huge yellow burning tower clan flag on a black triangle on a red background.

The middle-aged Sheriff of Seagull Town hurriedly entered the hall. He saluted: "The distinguished Earl of Grafson, the envoy from the Red Castle wishes to see you."

Earl Grafson opened his sleepy eyes slightly and asked doubtfully: "Messenger from the Red Fort?"

After a moment of silence, he looked at his bachelor.

The maester of Seagull Town pondered: "My lord, I think the envoy from the Red Castle is here for Lady Lysa of the Eagle's Nest."

Earl Grafson was even more confused: "This kind of thing...why did the Red Castle come to me?"

The bachelor of Seagull Town coughed lightly and said: "I think the Red Castle envoy's destination is Eagle's Nest Castle. They are just passing through here. I heard that Mrs. Lysa has sealed the Blood Gate and no one is allowed to enter or leave."

Earl Grafson nodded his head: "Yes... yes... I remember, this is indeed the case."

After a pause, he said distressedly: "Why didn't the Red Castle envoy go to the old anchorage of the Malkor family (a coastal city east of the valley)?! I didn't want to think about it before the outcome of the Just Alliance and the True Just Alliance was decided. What’s the connection with the Eagle’s Nest!”

The maester of Seagull Town added: "My lord, the final ownership of the Iron Throne is not yet clear."

Earl Grafson agreed: "We all thought Renly's army would attack King's Landing, but... the result..."

Lord Grafson's squire whispered in his ear: "Stannis..."

"Yes, Stannis. As a result, a few thousand soldiers from Dragonstone actually defeated Renly's army of a hundred thousand. He even lost his life... lost..."

His squire whispered again: "Storm's End..."

"Yes, Storm's End! No one can understand the current situation. Only the gods know who can become the master of the Red Keep!"

The Sheriff who sent the message carefully reminded: "Lord Grafson, the envoy from the Red Castle is still waiting for your reception outside."

Earl Grafson touched the top of his head and said: "Go and tell me that I am recovering from illness recently and am not suitable to entertain distinguished guests from afar..."

After a pause, he added: "You should try to find out if their destination is the Eagle's Nest. If it is really there, I suggest they go to the old anchorage of the Malkor family."

After saying that, Earl Grafson looked at his bachelor again with uneasiness.

The bachelor of Seagull Town bowed slightly and said: "My lord, your decision is very wise. It is not yet time for us to express our position."

After listening to the bachelor's advice, Earl Grafson waved his hand and asked people to leave.

Watching the Sheriff's leaving figure, Earl Grafson pondered... In the war more than ten years ago, in order to support the Targaryen Iron Throne, the Grafson family "abandoned" the ruling family of the valley-- Lin family.

This time, until the situation at the Eagle's Nest becomes clear... before the situation at the Red Fort becomes clear... the Grafson family resolutely maintains its neutrality.

…………

In less than an hour, the Sheriff once again stepped into the Lord's Hall of Seagull Town.

Earl Grafson looked at the people below with confusion on his face.

The middle-aged Sheriff said respectfully: "Dear Count Grafson, the envoys from the Red Castle heard about your health condition, and they expressed their concerns and blessings for you."

He added: "Then, according to your instructions, I hinted to them another route to the Eagle's Nest Castle."

Count Grafson asked: "What did they say?"

The Sheriff smiled slightly and replied: "The Red Fort envoy thanked me for my suggestion. They hope to stay in Seagull Town for one night and head to the old anchorage port early tomorrow morning."

"Handling it well..."

Earl Grafson nodded slightly: "The Red Castle envoy's request is very reasonable. Treat them well and make their stay more comfortable."

…………

The sun gradually sets, and the afterglow shines on the beautiful Seagull Town, casting a golden veil over this bustling port city.

However, in this charming scene, the shadow of death is quietly approaching.

…………

As night fell and the moon rose quietly, warriors in blue robes opened the ancient gate of Seagull Town and poured in one after another.

Flags of swamp marigolds waved in the moonlight.

"Long live Kleb!"

“Long live the Crab Claw Peninsula!”

"Fight for Lord Grimm!"

(End of this chapter)