iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 254 Green’s Tactics

Petyr's face looked sad: "Kate, I love you. I would rather bear your hatred than let you be immersed in pain all your life...I could only do this at the time, Lysa...she was crazy. ...She will not let you go, this is the Eagle's Nest City, and she is the Lady of the Eagle's Nest City."

Caitlin's hand holding the dagger was trembling slightly: "No, it's impossible. I will quarrel with my sister, but I will never hurt her. I love her."

Petyr's eyes were filled with deep love: "Kate, if you think about the situation at that time... you have no other choice, Lysa is crazy."

"No...impossible...how is it possible..." Lady Catelyn weakly refuted Petyr's "malicious" inference.

Petyr raised a hand, gently held Caitlin's hand that was holding the dagger handle tightly, and comforted in a low voice: "Kate, don't be sad, you didn't hurt your sister, I shouldn't have said nonsense, I'm very sorry."

Lady Catelyn's blue eyes trembled.

Yes, Lysa was crazy and she was scared, which made her think about pulling out the dagger.

And then...if Petyr didn't show up...would Lysa stop her crazy behavior under her threat?

If Lysa insists on pushing her off the moon gate despite her threats... In the end, what choice will she make?

"No...no...no..." Caitlin couldn't bear the fact that it never happened.

Petyr stretched out his hand distressedly, trying to comfort Kate who was in grief. Just when his fingertips were about to touch her body, she suddenly swatted them away.

Caitlin said angrily: "Petyr, these are all your excuses, you are an extremely cunning fox!"

She put the dagger against Littlefinger's neck again: "Lysa is crazy, so she can't lie. It was you who asked Lysa to poison Jon Arryn with her own hands! It was you who killed her husband!"

Petyr said painfully: "Kate, I beg you, please don't force me."

Mrs. Caitlin said coldly: "Are you finally running out of good excuses? Petyr, the facts are the facts. It has already happened. You can't escape no matter how good your excuses are."

Petyr opened his mouth and said, "Kate, the truth is often cruel. I beg you to let me take it away."

There were faint tears in his eyes: "This is the best outcome. I beg you again, Lady of Winterfell, Catelyn Tully."

Catelyn stared at Petyr motionless, his face was very pale, he seemed to be hiding something.

Is there really a truth that she doesn't know? ! No matter what she thought, Caitlin did not let down her guard.

"Petyr, you used Lysa for your own power. You are really..."

Petyr interrupted Caitlin angrily: "She loved me, but I couldn't reciprocate her, so I chose to kill Jon Arryn. He deserves to die."

After finishing speaking in one breath, he was stunned, and a look of annoyance soon appeared on his face.

Caitlin was shocked: "What did you say? Why did you say Lysa's husband deserves to die?"

Why does Caitlin want to know the answer? This is not only because of the precious friendship in childhood, but also because she wants to find a "good excuse" for her crazy sister. This is her selfish intention.

Family, responsibility, honor.

The Tully daughter who poisoned her husband with her own hands is dead. She hopes that there is a reason behind her sister's crazy behavior that can convince her, not just because she is crazy.

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"What a surprise..." Petyr shook his head mockingly.

Caitlin put away the dagger and said: "Petyr, tell me the truth, no matter how cruel it is, I want to know."

"Alas..." Petyr sighed deeply.

He said in a tired voice: "More than ten years ago, Jon Arryn married Lysa in order to obtain the Tully family's army... Even though he knew that she had lost her virginity, Jon Arryn cherished his honor very much. Lin still married her. Jon Arryn is very responsible, but he is proud and will never fall in love with Lysa, but what she needs most is warmth..."

After saying that, he was silent for a while and said sadly: "I owe him this."

After a pause, he continued: "Although Jon Arryn married her, he blamed her for tarnishing the honor of the Arryn family... ha... as high as glory..."

Petyr's Adam's apple rolled up and down, his eyes moved, he saw the silver flagon and walked towards it.

With a splash, Petyr filled a glass of wine, reached for it, and took a big sip.

"Lysa is not a fool. She has the pride of the Tully family, so naturally she is reluctant to sleep with him."

Caitlin walked over and said with mockery in her cold voice, "Is this the reason why you are hiding next to Lysa?"

Petyr smiled bitterly and said: "Before giving birth to little Robert, Lysa had five miscarriages, including two in the Eagle's Nest and three in King's Landing. She suspected that the people around her were harming her, and she suspected the most. The subject is her husband, Jon Arryn."

He looked at Caitlin: "She is very sensitive, and she is getting more and more sensitive. She needs someone to talk to, and she needs the care of her relatives, but the proud Lord Aylin does not care about her abnormality at all."

He sighed softly: "Can I leave? The answer is no, because I owe her."

His fingers rubbed the body of the wine glass: "The daughter of the Duke of Riverrun... the wife of the Duke of the Eagle's Nest... she has the most noble status in the Seven Kingdoms, but she lives under the neglect of her husband all day long... Fortunately She has her little Robert."

Petyr took a sip of his wine and said bitterly: "Prime Minister Jon suddenly made a decision without Lysa's consent. He wanted to send little Robert to Dragonstone to be raised by Stannis. , this news made Lysa completely crazy. She can tolerate her husband's ignorance of her, but she absolutely cannot accept others taking away her son. She will do anything for Little Robert."

Caitlin said in disbelief: "Why did Duke Arryn forcefully separate mother and son? Could it be..."

"Yes, you've guessed it. Jon Arryn thinks Lysa will destroy his heir."

Caitlin's pupils narrowed: "So..."

Petyr nodded slightly and said: "So I found a reason for Lysa to convince myself. I secretly found the Tears of Lys, and also found the real culprit who took the blame for her. Unfortunately, it was still you who The husband found out the so-called truth.”

"What are you..."

"Shh, wait until I'm done, Kate."

Petyr spread his hands and continued: "You know Ed Stark better than I do. Why was he able to find the so-called truth when he first came to King's Landing? Without my secret push, the one from the north would just run amok. Can the running wolf trace me?" He smiled: "Lannister? That's me reminding the husband of my beloved woman that Lannister is his enemy, but it doesn't seem to have any effect. It broke your heart to almost die at their hands.”

He held out a finger: "I only had one wish at that time. When I was taken into prison by Running Wolf, I was ready to bear all the charges so that Lysa could raise Robert and Robert in peace. This is what I owe her."

The truth was indeed cruel. Caitlin couldn't help but sigh secretly. Although her sister had her reasons, what she did... still couldn't be "beautified", poor Lysa.

Petyr's sincere words made Catelyn feel a little relieved, which could only be regarded as a small consolation. After all, they grew up together in Riverrun, which was a wonderful time, and she has always regarded Petyr as her younger brother... She doesn't show it on her face, but she has some expectations for him, hoping that he is not a cruel person. .

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Caitlin retracted her thoughts, stared at Petyr who looked tired for a while, and said: "Petyr, the army surrounding the Eagle's Nest City was sent by Lannister, and my eldest son has declared himself the King of the North. You should It is clear that I cannot shelter young Robert here."

"Thank you Duke Benlang for your honor..."

Petyr rubbed his brows and said, "The commander of King Joffrey's army is Glynn Crabb. He is a nobleman of the king's territory. In the war more than ten years ago, it was Duke Eddard who saved his pregnant wife. His mother, and he happened to be in her mother's belly. Because of this kindness, he is grateful to Stark, which can at least ensure your safety, and if you are lucky, you can also shelter little Robert, Kate."

Caitlin frowned and said: "I know Ned. If he knew that I had taken advantage of his honor, he would not forgive me easily. Moreover, Green Clay is still a child, and I cannot take advantage of his kindness."

After a pause, she added: "Even if he is willing to take the initiative to help me, I must refuse. Because if Lannister knows about this, he will never forgive him, and the gods will never forgive me."

Petyr shrugged and said: "When Duke Eddard was in the Red Castle, he regarded Earl Green as his own child, and they had a deep relationship. Kate and Crabb are also descendants of the ancestors, and they are all dead-headed. As long as You're here and there's nothing you can do to stop him from helping."

As stubborn as Ned? ! Thinking of Ned's character, Lady Catelyn couldn't think of a good idea.

Petyr's eyes moved imperceptibly, and he said: "Kate, I didn't want to embarrass Earl Green. I planned to tell him that I was the real culprit who poisoned Prime Minister Jon. As long as I admit the crime, Joe King Foley will no longer have an excuse to conquer the Vale, and I think little Robert will be safe."

Caitlin looked at Petyr, and she felt a little moved: "You will die."

Petyr smiled weakly and said: "When I pushed Lysa down from the Gates of the Moon for you, I should have died. I have been living in pain all day long. Maybe... this is a problem for me. relief."

He murmured sadly: "It's a pity that I couldn't bring up little Robert as I promised. I'm really a useless person."

The corners of Caitlin's eyes couldn't help but turn red. She hadn't been able to get over the sadness of losing her sister. Was she going to lose her childhood friend who was like a brother soon?

"Petyr, let me think..."

Petyr didn't seem to hear Catelyn's voice, and he said again: "Kate, your matter is even simpler. Earl Green can pretend that he has never seen you."

Caitlin repeated, "Let me think about... you..."

Petyr suddenly hugged Caitlin tightly and whispered in her ear: "Take care of yourself. Farewell, Caitlin."

Petyr quickly let go of Kate, whose body had become stiff, and he showed a pleasant smile: "I really miss you..."

After saying that, he strode towards the door without looking back.

When Petyr passed through the door of the room, Catelyn's slightly anxious voice sounded: "Littlefinger! Stop!"

Before his footsteps stopped, Petyr finally exhaled, he was saved.

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At the Gates of the Moon, Green Kleb pulled out the map left by Roland Arryn I and had it spread out on the long table.

Green looked at it and said: "It is said that the map he left behind is the most detailed... Well, it is true."

Roland was the fourth King of Arryn. After seeing the majesty of the Towering Tower, Casterly Rock and the many fortresses of the Ancients in the Trident River Basin, he believed that the Gates of the Moon was too shabby and unsuitable for the Arryn family. fort.

Therefore, Roland decided to build a new clan fort. He originally intended to destroy the Gate of the Moon and rebuild it on its site, but the severe winter and the plundering of the Alpine clan made him give up this plan.

At the suggestion of his wife Theora Hunter, Roland decided to build the highest castle in Westeros, which is now the Eagle's Nest.

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After staring for a while, Lord Green said slowly: "Amparo, we don't have to attack the Eagle's Nest City. It doesn't matter if it's half a year or a year. Let the soldiers guard the Gate of the Moon and wait for the people in the Eagle's Nest City to take the initiative. Come down and surrender.”

After a pause, he announced: "From now on, we can call it the Eagle's Nest Prison, or the White Sky Prison."

"As you command, Lord Green."

When he gave up on storming the Eagle's Nest City, he put away the old map and laid out another map.

After a pause, Green pointed and said: "Lengshui City, Snakewood City, Hongge City, Xinsu City, and Longgong Hall, these places still retain a certain amount of military strength."

Amparo Thornes looked at the place pointed by Green on the map and said, "Lord Green, the valley is very big."

Green nodded slightly and said: "Remember, Kleb's soldiers cannot be wasted in siege battles. We must make good use of the opportunity to siege the Eagle's Nest City and attract soldiers from these places."

He pointed to a passage in the valley: "For example, we can prepare in advance here and launch a surprise attack when the troops supporting the Eagle's Nest City arrive. The Eagle's Nest City and the little Duke Arryn staying inside are the attractions. They keep coming to support us as bait, and we use this method to wipe out the last courage of the valley people."

Green raised his eyes, glanced at the dozen or so people standing around the long table, and said, "I repeat, our goal is to eliminate all valley reinforcements coming to the Eagle's Nest City."

Everyone said in unison: "As you command, Lord Green!"

After the war meeting ended and everyone left, Green sent someone to bring the bachelor from the Gates of the Moon over.

The Maester of the Gates of the Moon trembled and saluted: "Good day, kind Lord Kleb."

Green raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "How many messenger crows are there in the crowhouse at Gate of the Moon?"

"There are 102 in total, my lord."

"I hope you choose to serve me, and I want to hear your answer, now."

(End of this chapter)