iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 191 Green’s Proposal 6
Green Kleb lowered his eyes. Melisandre's hands were slender and slender, with well-defined joints. The fingertips were like beautiful strings, exuding a moving luster.

Green raised his eyes, and his brown eyes met the red eyes of the priestess: "Lady Melisandre, I think Lord Stannis's ship did not invite me here to discuss unfamiliar beliefs."

After saying that, he glanced at the ruby ​​on the throat, passed Melisandre and walked to the picture table.

Melisandre's deep voice sounded: "Earl Green, the Lord of Light watches every mortal on the earth."

Green stared at the picture table and said: "Whether it is a true god or a false god, I am just a small lord. What I care about is whether my people can have enough to eat."

After a pause, he looked at Melisandre: "The new bishop of Crab Claw Peninsula is on my ship right now. He may be happy to pay tribute to your power."

Melisandre's blood-red eyes seemed to have candle flames dancing wildly: "The holy fire will protect believers and cleanse away all evil."

Green's eyes flashed coldly, and his right hand slowly hung on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Stannis Baratheon's cold voice suddenly sounded: "The will..."

He murmured and continued: "Tuzhu Hall is not a missionary."

Davos Seaworth moved, his body naturally blocking the line of sight between Green and Melisandre.

Davos looked at Green, and his voice was friendly: "Earl Green, if you don't mind, I would like to hear your advice. I have always admired your military talent."

After Davos finished speaking, Stannis' eyes moved to Green again. Under his thick eyebrows, his eyes were like two wounds.

Green tapped his chin. He stared at the map of the Seven Kingdoms on the table and took a few steps. "Duke Stannis, as a friendly guest, please forgive me for my presumption."

Lord Stannis nodded imperceptibly.

Green pointed at the valley and said: "There, the criminal who poisoned Prime Minister Jon is waiting for the trial of a just person. Therefore, before the trial comes, it is very likely to fall into civil war. It can be said that it is a place that has no time to take care of itself."

Green pointed his finger at the Riverlands: "This place will soon become a battlefield for lions, wolves, and fish."

He pointed to the storm land: "You know the situation here better than anyone else."

Finally, his finger was set on the Reach: "Based on the current situation, it can be said that the support of the Golden Rose family can determine the final outcome of the war."

Green held the edge of the picture table with both hands and looked up at Lord Stannis who was looking at the River Bend.

"Lord Stannis, I know about the siege of Storm's End more than ten years ago, but I have to advise you. With my simple wisdom, I think the support of the Golden Rose is crucial."

After a moment of silence, Davos sighed: "Earl Green, this... is difficult."

Lord Stannis snorted coldly and said: "The timid ones want to hide behind the city wall and wait for the wind to change. The bold ones want to join Renly's army. Why should Renly? He only knows how to hold court meetings on weekdays. I was joking with Littlefinger. When it came to the tourney, he put on that beautiful armor and was shot down by a master of lances. This is the sum total of my brother Renly's deeds. What evil have I done to have to live with such a brother in this life? In company?!"

Selyse Florent's sharp voice suddenly came: "Stannis, the so-called suggestions they put forward are stupid. As the legal heir to the Iron Throne, can you only beg for mercy?"

Lord Stannis frowned and looked at the person he called his wife: "Woman, when did I start begging for mercy?"

Tatata, Mrs. Selyse came over: "I'm very pleased to hear you say that. According to the will of the Lord of Light, you are the true ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, the Andals, the Rhoynar and the Ancients. Your king, the Starks, the Golden Roses, your brother Renly and others should be loyal to you. In this case, wouldn't it be disrespectful to ask for help from them, or even bargain for it?"

Lord Stannis's jaw moved silently... He had never been good at getting along with women, not even his own wife.When he went to the Red Keep to assist Jon Arryn in governing the kingdom, he would leave Selyse and his daughter on Dragonstone. He also had few letters from his family and even fewer visits, and only performed his duties once or twice a year. He feels no joyful obligations to marriage.After a pause, Duke Stannis said coldly: "Another intention... Madam, I remind you again, what I want is an army, not a blessing."

"My brothers and uncles have armies, and House Florent will fight for you."

"The two thousand soldiers of the Florent family? I'm afraid I don't have as much confidence in them as you do. Selyse, the territory of the Florent family is too close to Highgarden. I think your brother and uncle dare not go against the Golden Rose family. "

Lady Selyse came over and held Stannis's hand: "It is destined that you will sail away from this island and sweep across thousands of armies, just like Aegon the Conqueror. Your time is coming. Light King R'hllor is the Heart of the Flame and your most powerful ally."

Lord Stannis asked with a sullen face: "How many troops will the Lord of Light give me?"

Lady Selyse spread out an arm and said: "Melisandre has seen the prophecy from the holy fire... How many armies will you need... Start with the soldiers and horses of Storm's End Castle and Highgarden... "

Green suddenly coughed slightly, interrupting Mrs. Celis' words and attracting the attention of those present... Lord Green was about to leave.

Mrs. Selys said angrily in a sharp voice: "Earl Half-Savage, you are causing an offense, an unforgivable offense!"

Stannis narrowed his eyes and stared at himself, and Green said calmly: "My Lord Duke, if you are destined to be king, I think marriage may be more reliable than the so-called will."

Davos first looked at Lady Selyse who was stopped by Lady Melisandre, then looked at the silent Lord Stannis, and said: "Lord Green, what do you mean?"

Green shrugged and said: "If he is destined to become king, Lord Stannis needs a queen who can bring him a hundred thousand troops."

Lady Selyse snapped: "The one true king has the one true queen!"

Tat-tat-tat, Duke Stannis walked up to Green and stood in front of him, saying, "Earl Green, I don't like hypocritical people."

Lord Stannis's eyes were sharp: "When you made your suggestion to me, you already knew that I would not accept your suggestion."

Green met Lord Stannis's gaze and nodded calmly: "Dear Lord Stannis, you have a burning gaze. I have to be honest. This is one of the reasons why I respect you."

He caressed his chest and said: "Under the continuous blockade and suppression by the valley nobles for more than ten years, the Crab Claw Peninsula has been in chaos all year round. The Kleb family ended the war with war, and at the cost of being extremely weak, they finally ushered in a rare peace. Kleb cannot afford another defeat. Just as you are, please allow us, who are weak, to hide behind the city wall and wait until the wind blows."

After a pause, Green continued: "I assure you, whether it is out of respect for you or the legal order of succession, the Crab Claw Peninsula will never serve Duke Renly."

After a moment of silence, Lord Stannis said coldly: "Where is Lannister?"

Green's expression showed no hesitation: "Cersei Lannister loves Claiborne, but she is not a Lannister in my eyes."

Lord Stannis' eyes were scrutinizing: "Then let me put it another way, will you be loyal to Cersei to the end?"

Green's eyes were firm: "Duke Stannis, I am a knight who has not lost his heart of honor."

Lord Stannis turned around, his eyes moved to the picture table, and Green did not speak again.

After standing motionless for a while, Lord Stannis turned his back to Green and said coldly: "You should step back. Remember your promise, Green Kleb."

(End of this chapter)