iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 667 Dazzling Light 4
Under Duke Eddard's gaze, Green paced a few steps before continuing, "Although she is in exile on the continent across the Narrow Sea, her situation is not good. Illyrio Mopatis... It is clear that this governor of Pentos regards Daenerys as a 'valuable' pawn, as is that 'King' Viserys. I am certain that Varys and Illyrio... they are the pawns hidden in the shadows."

“Varys…”

Duke Ed murmured, frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Could his death be..."

Rumor has it that Varys died suddenly, and Eddard heard various speculations about his death in Winterfell.

However, none of the rumors ever targeted the person in front of them.

Green's gaze shifted to me, and he nodded: "That's right, Varys died by my sword (Chapter 225). That cunning and arrogant schemer tried to turn me into a pawn in his hands, to hone me into a sword to pierce Robert."

He continued, "This is also why Varys and Illyrio arranged for me to meet Daenerys. They wanted to take advantage of my chivalrous justice and the centuries-old tradition of the Clyber family's loyalty to the Queen Targaryen."

After a pause, Green continued calmly, "Later, when Varys realized he couldn't control me, he began plotting to poison me in order to cover up their conspiracy."

Poison? !
Upon hearing this, Duke Eddard clenched his fist. Jon Arryn had died from poisoning, something he loathed most.

His gaze returned to Ed, and a slight smile curved his lips: "Varys may have overlooked another tradition of the Clyburn family... A thousand schemes are not as good as a single sword strike (Chapter 39)."

Duke Ed nodded, agreeing with Green's decisive action. Although the Wolf was "as high as honor," his sword was still very sharp when facing enemies.

……

"...I discovered that this Targaryen princess didn't even have her own maids or guards, so before I left Pentos, I left behind a dozen or so men for her to use. But I underestimated...the fire that erupts from those who have been oppressed for so long. She actually executed Governor Illyrio, burned down the governor's mansion, and then fled south to Essos with Viserys overnight."

After listening, Ed was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "She is very brave."

Subsequently.

He frowned, then suddenly said, "I remember when we first met, you had just returned from Pentos (Chapter 133)."

Green nodded slightly and said frankly, "I concealed information about Viserys and Daenerys. My honor would not allow me to betray the Targaryens that Clyburn once served. As for Robert... after all, he did not kill the defeated Clyburn, and despite Jon's objections, he allowed me to serve at the Red Keep and gave me his trust. This was the best solution I could think of at the time."

He shrugged. “I remember this kindness. So, after Robert’s accidental death, I sent his two sons… Gendry Water of King’s Landing (Chapter 176) and Mia Stone of the Vale (Chapter 258) to Winterfell. I know… Lord Ned, you will take good care of them.”

Duke Ed looked at Green standing before him and said solemnly, "For this, I thank you on behalf of Robert, and myself as well. I know you took a great risk."

Green shrugged, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery: "Yes, Cersei hates Robert's bastard child to death. I had no choice but to bite the bullet and lie to my superiors to protect Gendry and Mia."

Ed couldn't help but let out a very soft chuckle, and he smiled at Green: "Thank you for your trouble, Your Majesty."

Green smiled and said, "That's right, it was tough back then."

He paused for a moment, then sighed, “After Robert’s death, I thought the Seven Kingdoms could at least maintain a peaceful coexistence. However, I never expected that Robert’s most beloved brother, Lord Renly, would declare himself king, followed by Stannis…” He shrugged, “What surprised me most was Joffrey. I didn’t expect him to actually kill you (Chapter 172). Anyone with a modicum of sense knows that this would completely ignite a war between the Seven Kingdoms.”

His brown eyes shifted, and Green patted Duke Ed on the shoulder: "Thank goodness... Out of a habit of caution, just in case, I prepared rescue personnel in advance. Otherwise, I would have regretted my carelessness for the rest of my life."

More than a year ago, Eddard's honor was trampled on, and he experienced the darkest moment of his life in King's Landing.

Kleiber will never forget (Chapter 173)...

His broad chest rose and fell slowly. Eddard thought he would die in humiliation, but it was Grimm who saved his honor and the Stark family.

Then, while he hesitated because of Stannis, Grimm, who had declared himself king at the Red Keep, still gave Stark enough trust and enough patience.

And what about the Targaryen Queen...?

At this moment, Duke Wolf realized more and more that the Starks owed Grimm an indebted debt that could never be repaid.

As Ed moved his lips to speak, Green's voice came first: "Honor never dies, Duke Ned, let us join hands to rebuild the glory of the Seven Kingdoms."

The light that pierced through the gaps in the thick clouds gilded Green with a faint golden hue, yet it felt incredibly dazzling.

With his large hand pressed tightly against his chest, Duke Ed nodded: "Honor never dies."

Green nodded slightly, then gestured, and Sir Brienne, who was on guard not far away, strode over and handed over two wine pouches.

Green tossed one of the sachets to Ed, pulled out the cork, and took a swig of the liquor: "Hoo, Dani didn't experience the war seventeen years ago. Her understanding of hatred comes entirely from the words of others, including her only relative... Viserys."

After a moment of silence, he took another swig of wine: "Her father killed your father and brother, and you raised an army for revenge. After the death of Sir William Darryl, who sheltered her, she was only five years old and had to wander between the free cities with her brother... She told me that her greatest dream was to return to Sir William's house in... Braavos, to that house with the red-lacquered door, where there was a room of her own, and outside her window was a beautiful lemon tree."

"..."

William Darryl was once the headmaster of the Red Keep. After the death of Aerys II, he fled the Seven Kingdoms with the Targaryen orphans, Daenerys, and Viserys, and went to Braavos.

His gaze shifted slightly as he looked at Duke Eddard, who was silently drinking. He paused, then continued, "Daenerys is kind-hearted. She has experienced hardship and personally witnessed the suffering of the common people. She knows better than anyone how precious the peace of the Seven Kingdoms is. And..."

"...Daenerys Targaryen was crowned Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, and she knew very well...that with great power comes great responsibility."

"...Both she and I welcome the Starks back to the Seven Kingdoms."

(End of this chapter)