iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 218 The Bloody Earl (End)
Starting from the next day, the Seagull Town Governor's Mansion purchased items one after another.

The golden dragon seemed to be jumping in front of his eyes. First, a small number of people laughed from ear to ear, and then more and more people followed suit.

There are more and more beneficiaries, and many people feel that Count Kleb, who claims to be the temporary guardian of Seagull Town... seems... to be a very good person?
On the ninth day when the Swamp Marigold flag flew over Gulltown, the door of the Lord's Hall was opened, and Earl Kleb listened to the petition of the people of Gulltown for the first time.

After the petition ended, the people of Seagull Town secretly spread the word... Lord Kleb is a kind governor.

From dawn to dusk, the petition in Seagull Town lasted for seven days.

At the same time, the people suddenly discovered that the evil people living around them disappeared one by one, which made them unconsciously ignore the increasing number of blue patrols on the streets.

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Dang~~dang~~dang~~ The bell in the largest square in Haiou Town suddenly rang.

Then, the people witnessed a scene that they will never forget.

They heard someone loudly reading out the crime, followed by a scene of heads rolling in.

Fear spread, but people soon found that their lives were much easier than before.

Are they afraid of the new governor who will make the smell of blood in Gulltown linger?Of course they are afraid, but they are even more afraid of the evil people around them who are closer to them.

Normally, they could not avoid these people throughout their lives, but...their new governor was so "cruel" that he eliminated those people directly from their lives.

As time went by, they grew to love the new governor's bloody tactics.

The laughter of Seagull Town also spread among the lower class people, who began to affectionately call their new governor the Bloody Earl in private.

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The Just Alliance camp in the south of the Eagle's Nest City gathers the elites of the Royce family, the Waywood family, the Hunter family, the Redford family, the Bellmore family, and the Tampaton family. Each family has one thousand, a total of six thousand. Soldiers and horses.

Yesterday, the forces of the Just Alliance conducted a symbolic attack on the Eyrie City. They were using practical actions to warn Lysa Tully who was hiding in the Eyrie City.

"Everyone, I think a siege is enough. It is impossible to attack the Eagle's Nest City with our troops."

"According to the information I gathered, there is a lot of food stored in the Eagle's Nest City. Only the gods can know how long we will stay here."

"Why hasn't the envoy we sent returned yet?"

"Gods bless her, she can poison her husband, she is a madman!"

"I think she wouldn't dare to do anything to hurt the messenger in this situation. Poisoning can be done secretly, but there are thousands of pairs of eyes staring at her here. She would never dare, unless..."

"Is she really crazy?"

"Gods don't forgive her!"

"...Has Sir Blackfish of the Blood Gate responded to your letter?"

"Brynden Tully said he would not get involved in the dispute between the Justiers and Lady Lysa, but he asked us not to stop him from loading vegetables into the hanging baskets at the Eyrie."

"What does he mean? Doesn't this mean he supports his sinful niece? Where is his knighthood?!"

"Maybe, this is why Duke Tully doesn't like his brother."

"The behavior of the Knights of the Blood Gate will make us a joke. I think we should just block the Gate of the Moon and cut off the supply of the Eagle's Nest Castle."

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"Sir, a messenger from Seagull Town!"

When Bronze Yohn and others were holding a war meeting in the tent, they received news that Seagull Town in the valley had been captured.

Sir Simon Temperton of Nine Star City shouted angrily: "This is an invasion, this is a crime!"

Mrs. Anya Waywood of Iron Oak City read the letter and frowned: "Earl Kleb of Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Mrs. Anya's brown hair when she was young has turned gray, her eyes are wrinkled, and the skin on her chin is sagging.

After reading the letter, she handed it to the bronze Yohn and said in a deep voice: "The Grafson family has disappeared forever."

Sir Simon Temperton stood up and shouted angrily: "These barbarians must be made to pay with their blood!"

Mrs. Anya motioned Simon Temperton to sit down with her eyes, and said calmly: "Read the contents of the letter first."

Bronze Ionvar's gray eyes were half hidden under his thick eyebrows. He pondered for a moment after reading the letter, and then handed the letter to the bearded Earl Jerwood Hunter of Longbow Hall.

After a moment of silence, Mrs. Anya said: "The Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula conquered the Eagle's Nest in the name of King Joffrey, and the Grafson family was framed by him as Lysa's accomplices."

Earl Jerwood Hunter sneered and said: "It is better to say it is the revenge of the semi-savage family."

Everyone here is well aware of the hatred of the people of Crab Claw Peninsula towards the nobles of the valley, because their families have participated in the blockade of Crab Claw Peninsula.

Sir Simon Temperton said contemptuously: "Only with the few troops on Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Mrs. Anya said: "Sir Simon, don't underestimate any enemy!"

She glanced at everyone and said, "My lords, will the Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula join forces with Lysa Tully?"

Bronze Yohn shook his head slightly and said: "No one who sits on the Iron Throne can tolerate the crimes committed by Lysa Tully."

"Everyone..."

Bronze Yohn said slowly: "We all know that Stannis is reorganizing his troops in the south, and the battle in King's Landing is inevitable."

After a pause, he continued: "My question is why did Queen Lannister send her confidant to the Vale at this time?"

Mrs. Anya's eyes moved and she asked: "Count Yohn, what did you think of?"

Bronze Yohn shook his head and replied: "I originally guessed that the Lannister wanted to take this opportunity to extend their hands into the valley, but now that I think about it..."

After a pause, he continued: "Lannister has enemies everywhere. This is not cost-effective."

A silent Count Beneda Bellmore of Hongge City touched his pear-shaped belly and said: "I heard that the food supply problem in King's Landing has not been solved. Could it be that the Queen Regent is interested in it?" Grain from the valley?”

After his words fell, many people couldn't help but nodded, but Lady Anya retorted: "Stannis Baratheon will not give Lannister so much time, at most three months... I think this That's enough time for Stannis to conquer the southern armies."

Bronze Yohn tapped the handguard of the chair with his fingers and said: "Everyone, we must decide as soon as possible, Lady Lysa... Crab Claw Peninsula... Which one should the Alliance of the Righteous solve first?" As soon as he finished speaking, The guard captain guarding the door strode in and said, "Sir, Lord Petyr Baelish wishes to see you."

Bronze Yohn said in surprise: "Petyr? How come he appears here?"

Simon Temperton's voice contained sarcasm: "He may have come back to see the majestic fortress on the Five Fingers Peninsula."

After Simon Temperton finished speaking, many people in the tent burst into low laughter.

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Petyr entered the camp with graceful steps. He curled his lips and bowed slightly, saying, "Everyone, this is an honor."

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After Petyr sat down, Bronze Jon asked directly: "Petyr, why are you here?"

Petyr spread his hands and said with a smile: "Earl Yohn, you are not asking about the rumors about me in King's Landing, right?"

Bronze Jon stared at Petyr for a while and said, "You can refuse to answer."

Everyone's eyes were focused on Petyr. He sighed softly and said, "It seems I still need to explain."

He added: "Everyone should know that I am the adopted son of Duke Tully. I grew up with his children in Riverrun..."

Petyr glanced at the people present, shrugged and said, "Later, I heard about Lady Lysa from Duke Stark. I couldn't be dumb at that time."

Mrs. Anya's eyes moved slightly and said, "I heard that you were imprisoned in the dark cell of the Red Castle."

Petyr's gray green eyes trembled slightly...According to Ed Stark's character, he would never reveal his problems to others before the formal trial, so he was very sure at this moment.

Petyr looked as if he had heard a joke: "Dear Lady Widewood, you should believe in Duke Stark's honor. He just doesn't like that I ignore honor because of personal feelings."

Bronze Yoen slightly nodded his chin and said, "So, why do you appear here? Who are you here for?"

Petyr suppressed the smile on his face and said: "My lords, I come for the Alliance of the Just and for the peace of the valley."

After a moment of silence, Simon Templeton taunted: "Haha, Littlefinger, this is the valley, not the Red Castle playing word games. Do you think we brought the soldiers and horses just to relax?"

Petyr spread his hands and raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "This is really a good idea."

Ser Simon rose abruptly from his chair, his hand on the hilt of his sword, and he glared at Petyr, who looked calm.

Petyr looked at Bronze Yonn and said: "Earl Yonn, drawing a sword during negotiations is not a matter of honor."

The other members of the Just Alliance spoke out to comfort Simon Temperton, and he sat back in his chair.

When everyone calmed down, Bronze Jon said: "Petyr, do you represent Lady Lysa?"

Petyr nodded first, then shook his head.

Bronze Yohn raised his hand to stop others who were about to speak, and said: "Petyr, we don't like guessing games. I hope you can be more direct."

Petyr shrugged helplessly and said: "Okay, let's get straight to the point. My lords and ladies, what do you want to do to Robert Arryn's mother? In other words, what is your ultimate goal? "

After Petyr finished speaking, the eyes of the members of the Alliance of Justice collided with each other, and finally they all looked at Bronze Yohn.

Bronze Yohn stared at Petyr for a while and said, "Lysa Tully must be tried publicly."

Petyr smiled and said, "Robert Arryn is sick and weak at a young age. He is so pitiful."

Bronze Jon answered Petyr's cryptic question: "Petyr, I will take him to my Runestone City and make him a knight who can make Lord Jon Arryn proud."

"Rune Stone City?"

Petyr seemed curious: "Why not Iron Oak or Longbow Hall? Or some other lord's castle?"

Beneda Bellmore said loudly: "Anywhere is fine. Lord Robert will visit our castle in turn."

Mrs. Anya's sigh interrupted everyone's thoughts, and she said: "Earl Petyr, your provocation is very clumsy, and it will not affect the alliance of the righteous."

Petyr's eyes flickered: "Mrs. Widewood, my lords, can you represent the Vale?"

The atmosphere in the tent became solemn, but he continued: "I have many friends in Seagull Town. I heard some bad news not long ago. I think you should also know what happened there, right?"

He continued: "Madam, gentlemen, this is related to the honor of the entire valley. My suggestion is... let's get rid of the common enemy first, how about it?"

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The Red Castle, the Royal Council.

Varys' fat face showed unconcealable horror: "Queen Cersei, my little bird has brought specific information."

Cersei Lannister said, "Varys, tell me."

Varys nodded slightly and replied: "My little bird told me that Renly Baratheon was actually murdered horribly in the midst of the army. The sharp blade cut through steel and bone like cheese, cutting him The throat was cut from the base of the left ear to the base of the right ear.”

Archmaester Pycelle opened his sleepy eyes and said, "It's unbelievable."

Cersei frowned and said, "Varys, have you found out who did it? Is the murderer Stannis?"

Varys shook his head slightly helplessly: "Your Majesty, Renly died suddenly, and rumors grew like mushrooms in the dark. A groom said that Renly was killed by one of the Rainbow Guards... A washerwoman claimed that Stan Ness took his magic sword and sneaked into the camp to kill his brother... Some soldiers believed that the murderer was a woman, but they could not agree on which woman it was. One of the soldiers believed that the murderer was ruthlessly abandoned by Renly. Another soldier said that the murderer was the daughter-in-law who served Renly on the eve of the battle, and the third soldier boldly speculated that the little rose of Highgarden was the real murderer..."

Queen Cersei interrupted impatiently: "Varys, you are wasting my time with these gossips? Please remember, what I want is the truth!"

The lioness roared, and Varys couldn't help but shrink his neck.

Tyrion grinned: "At least we can confirm that Renly is indeed dead. It seems that King Joffrey will be very disappointed. It is said that he prepared many sharp spears for Renly's head."

Queen Cersei snorted coldly, her voice full of pride: "It can also be used to insert Stannis's head."

Tyrion blinked... My dear sister, Renly's death is not good news.

Tyrion originally counted on the Baratheon brothers to have a bloody battle in the south, leaving them both injured. Now... Stannis may have become Lannister's real enemy.

Tyrion looked at Varys and said, "My Lord Intelligence Master, what is the situation of Renly's one hundred thousand army?"

(End of this chapter)