iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 663 The Curtain Falls 2
Lord Green's scheme was a complex game of chess with interconnected steps. His original plan was to wait for the right opportunity, under the pretext of maintaining peace among the Seven Kingdoms, to temporarily pardon Stannis and allow him to atone for his crimes.

then.

Stannis, known throughout the Seven Kingdoms for his ruthlessness, will use King Grin's mercy and the laws of the Seven Kingdoms to thoroughly cleanse them, especially the Westerlands.

Greene, in turn, had a legitimate reason to strengthen the power of the Targaryen-Clyber dynasty.

Then, for the sake of peace in the Seven Kingdoms, the merciful Grimm once again had Stannis draped in black and exiled to the Wall.

Finally, news of the White Walkers' invasion spread throughout the Seven Kingdoms. The wise King Grimm, defying all opposition, appointed Stannis as the commander-in-chief of the Burning Legion, ordering him to lead the newly created criminals and red priests as the living vanguard out of the Wall.

Additional information: Sir James will be appointed First Lieutenant of the "Stannis" Legion.

One of the key reasons for choosing to take the initiative in battle was the need to quickly test the effectiveness of a large-scale operation between the human army armed with green fire and dragon glass weapons and the White Walkers.

In this way, the armies of the seven kingdoms within the Great Wall had more time to adjust their traditional tactics and strengthen their training in a targeted manner.

In this war concerning the survival of the living, Grimm's sole objective is to utterly defeat the White Walkers' army of wights.

however……

A plan is just a plan, and it can't withstand the vicissitudes of human nature. Even His Majesty Green did not expect that Stannis would choose to assassinate Duke Ned, although it was not too surprising.

At this time, the stability of the North is of paramount importance.

Moreover, Stannis eventually decided to launch a surprise attack on King Grimm himself.

Therefore, Stannis's fate was simply to end.

……

Stannis had closed his eyes, calmly awaiting his death.

At the age of thirty-six, his face was withered like that of an old man, but his thin waist remained straight, like a rusty but unbroken sword.

Although Stannis committed many unbelievable crimes, it must be admitted... he was a real man, a man among men.

They were also a rare and exceptional noble family in Westeros...

While feeling a pang of regret, Green had already begun to consider his next move. It seemed that the "heavy responsibility" that Stannis couldn't shoulder had now had to be passed on to Tyrion, the "Giant."

……

Green's gaze passed over Stannis and landed on the Bucks soldiers cowering behind him. Their "king" had already removed his sword, and the group had completely lost the courage to resist.

Would Stannis care about the fate of these soldiers?
The answer is no. He was a normal nobleman of the Seven Kingdoms, while Green, who always protected his soldiers, was the outlier of the Seven Kingdoms.

Withdrawing his gaze, Green addressed Ser Brienne, who was a short distance away: "Captain of the Kingsguard, in the name of the King, you shall carry out the execution."

At that moment, the perceptive Green noticed a gaze on his back. Without turning around, he knew it was from Stannis.

Green didn't stop. He pulled on the reins and turned the horse around. His long blue cloak, embroidered with marigolds, swept across the snow, leaving an arc in its wake.

On the other side, upon hearing Green's command, Brienne's pupils contracted and tightened, and her azure eyes instantly became misty.

She nodded deeply to Green's retreating figure: "Yes, Your Majesty."

rustling—rustling—rustling—

Pure white snowflakes danced in the air, and Green's voice drifted on the cold wind: "She'll be alright..."

Shirin...

Stannis involuntarily opened his eyes slightly, glancing at Green's gradually blurring figure. When he closed his eyes again, the corners of his mouth curved upwards very quickly, then disappeared, as if it had never appeared.

Ser Brienne had already spurred her horse to Stannis's side, and the scene of Renly dying in her arms was still as vivid as if it were yesterday.

Her warm body gradually grew cold, and his blood stained her red. She never forgot her vow—to avenge him with her own sword (Chapter 214).

Her chest heaved slowly, her anger and grief surging within her; she wished she could tear the man before her to pieces. But in the end, all the female knight's emotions turned into silence.

There were no words, no pauses, and no hesitations.

Ser Brienne drew her sword immediately, and with a flash of cold light, the tip of the blade pierced Stannis's neck with pinpoint accuracy.

The silver blade went in, the blood-red blade came out.

Thick, crimson blood gushed out, and in a daze, Brienne seemed to see Renly's warm smile.

She fell in love with him, but failed to protect him.

A tear welled up in her eye and slid slowly down her cheek.

Rest in peace, my former love.

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Wolf Forest at night, the king's tent.

The embers in the brazier occasionally crackled with tiny sparks. Green was sleeping on the bed when he heard a very soft noise. His eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes.

The moment he saw that it was Brienne, his shoulders relaxed, and he simply turned to the side before peacefully drifting back into sleep.

rustling...

Green, who seemed to be fast asleep, twitched his ears slightly. He sighed inwardly, and before long... he felt someone carefully climb into his bed.

The "guest" beside me was breathing heavily; she seemed very nervous.

A moment later, she awkwardly pressed herself against him, and His Majesty Green felt her burning skin against his back.

silence.

He didn't know how much time had passed when her forearm slowly reached out and gently rested on Green's side. He felt... a velvety touch.

Her soft, trembling voice whispered in my ear: "Your Majesty, I don't know how to repay your kindness..."

It was Brienne. She hesitated for a long time, only to discover that... the most precious thing she had was her virginity.

At the same time, she was also aware that she was not a beauty.

To properly repay His Majesty Green's kindness, and so as not to spoil His Majesty Green's "interest," she thoughtfully extinguished all the candles in the tent, leaving only the dim glow of the charcoal fire in the brazier.

The Cavaliers were resilient, and Green couldn't help but sigh again.

He turned around, and her eyes, though bright in the darkness, held starlight yet concealed unease.

He paused, then reached out and gently stroked her cheek, whispering, "You have given your loyalty to me, and I am your king."

He then closed his eyes and added, "Sleep, Sir, you've slept with your king."

Not long after he finished speaking, Green's breathing became even again, and Brienne stared motionlessly at his blurry sleeping face in the dim light.

Her tense nerves gradually relaxed, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up, revealing a pure and satisfied smile like that of a little girl.

Yes, she is His Majesty Green's Royal Guard, and she can protect him for life.

Her breasts trembled gently as she shifted her body and slowly rested her head against his firm chest.

Listening to his strong and steady heartbeat, Brienne slowly closed her eyes and buried her face even deeper.

She will protect him forever, with a lifetime of loyalty and the oath of the Imperial Guard.

(End of this chapter)