iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 426: Under the Rushing City 3
Ser Jaime rubbed his head in pain and said, "Lancel has now become a devout monk. Before I left King's Landing, I went to see him on purpose."

Lady Gena glared at Jaime, "You are avoiding my question. I am asking about Cersei."

Hearing this, Jaime's face froze. He paused and said in a slightly tired voice: "I'm sorry, aunt, I don't know what Cersei is thinking. She is not the same as before..."

Lady Gena shook her head and said, "No, Cersei hasn't changed. Neither have you nor your sister. You are both willful and have no memory."

Thinking about his past bad behavior, Sir James had to admit: "I really don't have a long memory."

Lady Genna snorted rudely and said, "If Tywin had bothered to ask me, I would have persuaded him to send Princess Cersei back to Casterly Rock and take off your ugly white clothes. Oh - but who else would your father consult except Kevan? In fact, my brothers are all in trouble. Tywin casts a long dark shadow, and the others can only struggle to seek sunlight in the shadow.

They...Tyget (Tywin's third brother) wanted to make a name for himself, but he was never as good as your father, and he became more and more annoyed...Gillian (Tywin's youngest brother) liked to joke, because it was better to laugh at the game itself than to admit defeat...Only Kevan understood his position from the beginning and chose to assist your father for the rest of his life. "

James couldn't help but touch the white robe on his body and said, "Aunt Gina, what about you?"

"This game is not a woman's game."

Lady Gena straightened her "strong" upper body and continued, "I am my father's most beloved little princess... and also Tywin's little princess, until I disappoint him... Brother Tywin does not allow others to disappoint him."

She stood up from her chair and said, "Dafeng needs your help. I heard that many lords in the West Territory look down on the new West Territory Guardian. Let's stop here for today. Go back and think about your father and learn to think like him."

Sir James looked up at his aunt for a moment and then asked, "Do you love him?"

Hearing this, Lady Gina looked at Jaime in surprise and said, “When old Walder proposed to my father on behalf of my current husband, I was only seven years old. However, Aemon was the second son and not even the heir.

My father was the third of his brothers, and he knew how eager a younger brother was to prove himself, and Frey sensed this weakness in him, and the weasel made my father sympathize with Emmon Frey.

My engagement was announced at a grand banquet attended by half of the lords of the West. After hearing the news, some people laughed, some left in anger, most people remained silent, and only Tywin stood up and firmly opposed it.

At that time, Tywin was only... ten years old, but his words were fierce enough, and his roar made our father's face pale as goat milk, and cunning old Walder trembled all over. "

She looked at Jaime and smiled. "After what happened, how can I not love Tywin? Of course, my love for him doesn't mean I agree with everything he does, or appreciate who he became later... But every little girl always hopes to have a fearless brother to protect her, and Tywin has been a giant of the Lannister family since he was a child."

She suddenly sighed: "Now, who will protect us?"

For the first time, James saw uneasiness on his aunt's face. He comforted her, "Don't worry, he left behind a son."

Mrs. Gina sighed again: "Yes, he did leave us a son. But to be honest, this is what worries me the most."

Jaime tried to continue comforting his still uneasy aunt, but she reached out and pulled his ear, saying first: "My dear nephew, I have watched you grow up little by little. Compared to Tywin, you have more chivalry like Kevan, otherwise you would not wear a white robe to disappoint your father... Compared to you, the dwarf your father hated the most - Tyrion Lannister is the little lion who is most like Tywin, Jaime."

After a pause, she continued, "I have said this to your father once before, because Tywin ignored me for half a year because of this matter. Oh, my poor little nephew... Alas, men are all stubborn and willful fools, even people like your father... are no exception."

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While the Lannister army was building towers, trebuchets, and battering rams, Crabbe's army began to camp on the south bank of the confluence of the Tumblestone and Red Fork rivers.

On the shore, the strong wind blew through the willow trees, causing their branches to rustle and whisper.

Green frowned slightly, surrounded by a dozen lords and knights.

"The rebirth of the Order's armed forces has filled King's Landing with uneasiness. The Queen Regent easily abolished the laws of King Maegor I. It is said that many people are opposed to it, but she ignored those voices."

An old maester's tone could not hide his worry: "Lord Green, even Aegon the Conqueror was very cautious in dealing with the church, and was careful in every way, fearing that it would cause unrest. Aegon left a unified country for the Targaryen Iron Throne, but the undercurrent was turbulent, and there were still many people who missed the days when the seven kingdoms were divided, or hated the turbulent Targaryen ruling them.

After his death, the lords of the Seven Kingdoms rose up and rebelled against the rule of Aegon's son. Among them, the two major religious armed groups, the Order of the Sword and the Order of the Star, were the backbone of the rebellion. Pious lords defected one after another, and attracted countless civilians to join them.

Maegor I carried out a brutal suppression, but more people continued to resist in the Seven Kingdoms, like a prairie fire, until the Iron Throne killed Maegor, and after Jaehaerys I inherited the Targaryen Iron Throne, he announced that as long as they laid down their weapons, they would be forgiven, which gradually calmed the long-term unrest in the kingdom. "

A middle-aged knight from the Riverlands wearing shining silver armor spoke up, "Lord Green, I also know a little about this. It is said that the armed forces of the Order have tried many knights who were unwilling to join the Order of the Holy Sword on the grounds that they were disrespectful to the Seven Gods."

A large river knight stroked his thick beard and sneered, "Do they dare to judge the king? A monk with an axe is no match for a gold cloak."

"Don't forget, they are acting in the name of the Seven Gods. Don't expect that there won't be pious people among the golden robes."

"Isn't the little fat deer king very dangerous? Haha!"

"Hiss, why do I feel that King's Landing is so lively every day?"

Seeing Green, who was looking at the river, turn around, everyone stopped their discussions which had slightly deviated.

He gave the order directly: "All monks who were traveling with the refugees, including those who came down with the refugees, should be sent to Harrenhal and handed over to Archbishop Zari there to re-arrange their whereabouts."

Green pointed at the big knight who had laughed the loudest before and said, "You are responsible for the safety of those monks on the road."

After a moment of silence, someone couldn't help laughing first, and then the room was filled with low laughter.

Green couldn't help but smile and said, "Let's continue talking about Riverrun." The informal riverside combat meeting ended near noon. When Green returned to the tent and was about to have lunch, Ser Brienne brought slightly unexpected news.

"President Harlin (Chapter 230) is here so soon?"

Lord Green couldn't help but look at the map. In less than ten days, the fire mages had arrived here from King's Landing?
He suddenly felt that he had underestimated the physical fitness of these fire mages. Although they were pale and thin, it did not affect their "quick pace".

"Invite him in."

Not long after, President Harlin of the Alchemists' Guild followed Ser Brienne into the Duke's tent.

Upon seeing Green, President Harlin showed an extremely flattering smile, bowed deeply, and said: "Duke Green, it is a great honor to meet you. Please accept... Hehe... I send you greetings on behalf of all the fire wizards of the Seven Kingdoms."

All the warlocks? Green raised his eyebrows slightly, with a gentle smile on his face, and said: "If there is a chance, please thank them on my behalf. President Harlin, please take a seat."

"There is a chance, of course there is a chance, hehe, thank you for giving it to me... hehe... I salute you again."

Ser Brienne glanced expressionlessly at the jester-like leader of the pyromancers, and at Green's signal, she left the tent and stood guard outside.

Clap—Green picked up the jug and poured two glasses of wine, and placed one of them in front of President Harlem.

“Thank you for your gift. You are really... hehe... the most kind and generous... great lord I have ever seen... um... in history.” After saying that, President Harlin picked up the wine glass and took a sip of Summer Red with relish.

Green smiled and said, "Thank you for your compliment. It seems that you agree with my proposal to build the Alchemist City."

President Harlin rubbed his hands and said, "I agree. I agree very much. I have never seen... hehe... such a wise proposal. I have been so happy that I have not slept for seven days."

Green raised his glass and said, "Very good. I will arrange to build a city for fire wizards based on the Crab Claw Peninsula Alchemist Guild. According to the promise, the Kleber family will become the sponsor and protector of the Alchemist City, just like the School City and the Hightower family."

"Before I came, I had already arranged for most of the wise men (the fire wizards' self-proclaimed name) to go to the ship of Crab Claw Peninsula... Hehe..."

President Harlin smiled flatteringly and added: "All the fire wizards of the Seven Kingdoms are always at your disposal. In fact, in addition to wildfires, we can also let you enjoy beautiful sparks. It is very, very beautiful at night..."

Green raised his hand to suppress it, interrupting President Harlin's words, and said, "What happened in King's Landing? Is anyone going to harm the fire wizard?"

"You are so wise. Originally, Queen Cersei was very interested in our secret arts, but her brother... hehe... he sent the Red Robes to forbid the wise men to enter the Red Keep. Hehe, but Queen Cersei sent a private message asking us to create more wildfires... The Red Robes suddenly left some time ago, and then... hehe... monks with axes came to us. They called the secret arts of the pyromancers the fire of sin... hehe..."

Green took a sip of Summer Red and said, "And then?"

President Harlin seemed to be thinking of something very pleasant. He trembled as he said, "I invited them in, and then I locked them in a room. Then they accidentally touched something they shouldn't have touched... Hehe... They voluntarily threw themselves into the arms of the stranger. They are very pious... Hehe... Their faith is very devout..."

Is this a madman versus a madman?

"I'm glad you're all okay." Green nodded and said, "You just said that you arranged for most people to get on the ship?"

President Harlin chuckled: "Several wise men are not in good health, but they can still create wildfire. They can continue to serve Queen Cersei... Hehe... They actually want to wait for Brother Axe to come again to verify the new changes of matter... Hehe..."

President Harlin looked at Green with a lewd expression: "Of course, whether they continue to serve Queen Cersei is up to you... hehe..."

At Green's invitation, President Harlem stayed and had lunch together.

Then, at the insistence of the fire wizards, Green led them to the south bank of the Red Fork River.

While the cloaked pyromancers observed the structure of Riverrun by the river, Green took dozens of knights to observe the Lannister camp on the south bank from a distance.

Yes, Lord Green had already ordered Davon Lannister to withdraw the camp here, but the Lannister army seemed to be planning to ignore his "intentions", and he... was not angry at all.

After wandering outside the Lannister camp for quite a while, soldiers began to gather at the camp gate. Seeing this... Green pulled the reins, turned his horse around and left.

The commander of the camp on the south bank was Lucien Lannister (his father was appointed by Cersei as the acting lord of Casterly Rock, Damion Lannister, Chapter 401). He hurried to the camp gate, looked at the gradually disappearing swamp marigold flag, and asked the captain of the guard at the camp gate: "Have you seen Lord Crabbe?"

"I can't be sure. They are not close to here. I just discovered it. Lord Lucion, should we send cavalry to guard?"

"No need. Our mission is to keep a close eye on Riverrun. I will report what happened here to Ser Davon."

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When they came back, the fire mages' discussion on Riverrun had already ended. When Green jumped off his horse, President Harlin hurried over.

Green looked at the towering walls of Riverrun from afar and said, "President Harlin, to what extent can Fruit do?"

President Harlin moved his pale fingers and said, "Riverrun is built very solidly. If you can't get the 'fruits' inside, you might be disappointed with their effects. So... hey... you need bigger 'fruits' now."

Green turned his head to look at President Harlin, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Bigger? If it is thrown out by a trebuchet, will it cause unpredictable premature combustion?"

"It wasn't possible before, but it is possible now... Hehe..." President Harlin gestured with his hands and continued, "These materials are becoming more and more stable. We can try out a few more pottery jars of different sizes. It won't take long. We can find the best size in a few days... Hehe... The Fire Wizard will never let you down."

(End of this chapter)