Chapter 82
When Catelyn returned from Highgarden, she was surprised to find that everything in Riverrun seemed so orderly.

The large quantities of supplies attracted desperate merchants on the continent of Westeros.

The nobles of the Riverlands worked hard with their subjects.

Soldiers from the North dominated Robb's army, and they gained a lot of military merit in the war to plunder the West.

Although everyone wants to become a noble, not everyone can control their desires. Many people can't help but look at the wine, slaves, and women that can be exchanged.

Soldiers from some families began to pay for those military merit points, and those who got the money began to squander it.

With consumption behavior, money flows like water.

Once money starts flowing, it starts to grow like a cornucopia.

Riverrun is now more prosperous than ever.

Seeing this scene, Caitlin felt an inexplicable sense of loss.

"My son Robb has grown up and can do a great job without the help of his parents."

"No, he is your Majesty now, and his vassals all admire him. I can no longer treat him as a child, as this will affect his majesty."

"Look at the smiles on these people's faces. Who would have thought that a few months ago, Riverrun was almost burned to ashes by the Lannisters?"

Caitlin was filled with emotions, and while looking at the newly renovated City of Riverrun, she entered the castle under the escort of Sir Wendell Manderly.

Under the guidance of the attendant, Caitlin came to the study. She saw Robb talking to Lord Jason Mallister and did not rush in.

Robb is telling his propaganda minister: "Those soldiers who have been named knights, stop practicing now, take them to each camp! The soldiers in Harrenhal, Cailin Bay, and the stream land are still there. You don’t know our policy!”

"I understand, I'll make arrangements right away."

Lord Mallister, Minister of Propaganda, fully understood how important it was for Robb to appoint him to this position after the Battle of the Golden Teeth.

Look at those crazy soldiers.

Count Mallister estimated that even if there was the legendary strongest Golden Company in front of them, those soldiers would rush forward and fight without hesitation.

Robb gave another instruction: "The ships I captured will be transferred to your territory, Seaside City, soon. You should communicate with the people there."

Lord Mallister kept Robb's arrangement in mind and took out a piece of paper and wrote it down.

After seeing Robb and the Propaganda Minister finish talking, Catelyn knocked on the study door.

Robb raised his head and saw that it was Caitlin who was back, and he couldn't help but feel better: "Thank you for your hard work during this time."

"I am the foreign minister appointed by you. Of course I must do what you asked me to do well." Caitlin looked at the grown-up child with sadness in her tone: "I actually don't want to be a queen mother or a minister... I just want to be a good mother and see that my children are safe, no matter what the cost."

Robb still wanted to comfort him, but Catelyn was already talking to herself: "After Renly's death, I also figured it out. If I don't do a good job as minister, you will not be safe."

Robb was very happy that Catelyn could figure this out. It seemed that his successive victories and the results of governing Riverrun had made her change her previous thoughts.

"Father's ashes have been returned to Winterfell. You can go back and have a look."

Catelyn wanted to go back and see Ned, but she couldn't leave yet: "I have a few things to tell you."

Catelyn tells the story of Renly's death and her negotiations with the Queen of Thorns.

Catelyn didn't send these letters back, for fear that the raven or spies would be caught and leak the news.

Robb heard her worries and comforted her: "That is the black magic performed by the followers of the Lord of Light. We have similar warlocks in our team now, so you don't have to worry."

"As for Highgarden's concerns, I will send someone to reply to them. Tell them that future communication will not be a problem, and I will offer one of the islands in the Iron Islands as a betrothal gift for our marriage."

Caitlin felt her heart tighten again when she learned that her son was still going to fight.

But she knew that this son was going to do the right thing.

Robb eased the atmosphere and said, "Sir Wendell Manderly is back with you. Since you have the loyalty of the knight Brienne now, I will call Sir Wendel back."

"Are you going to let him train the navy for you?" Catelyn quickly guessed what Robb was thinking.

"Yes, but it's not just them."

The Mandalay family is loyal to the King in the North. Although the White Harbor they control is the smallest city among the major ports in Westeros, it is still much better at naval battles than other landlubbers in the north.

Currently, among Robb's men, only a few nobles of the Riverlands understand naval warfare.

Coupled with the soldiers sent by the Mandalay family, they could only barely train a passable navy.

But it is still a bit unrealistic to rely on these people to attack the Iron Islands.

Robb also needs more professional pirate talent.

Robb explained: "You should know about Theon's rebellion."

"That kid..." Caitlin sighed, "To be honest, I'm not surprised. He always makes me feel uncomfortable, but your father and you have always trusted him."

"That's a thing of the past. He attacked Winterfell and was captured. I used him as bait to attract his sister Asha to come to the rescue. Now I have both siblings."

Caitlin couldn't help but admire her son's methods and asked: "There are only Bran and Rickon in Winterfell right now. How did they do it?"

Robb was a little embarrassed: "I called Jon Snow back."

Caitlin's face flashed with anger at first, then immediately turned to sadness.

She still thinks Jon is Ned's illegitimate son and has never liked him.

But now that Ned is dead, Catelyn misses everything about him, and she also looks at the matter of illegitimate children a lot.

"That's good, he can take care of your two younger brothers." Caitlin asked, "Asha, is she willing to help you train the navy?"

"I threatened her with Theon's life."

Caitlin didn't know Asha's character, but she was a little unsure: "Although she is willing to save her brother, she may not be willing to help you beat her father."

Robb nodded in agreement: "She probably won't help me beat her father, but her father is dead. Now she should help me beat the enemy who killed her father."

Caitlin was surprised: King Balon is dead? !
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After the Battle of Redang River, Iron Islands, Seastone Throne.

An attendant came to report: "King Balon, your brother is back!"

The master of the Iron Islands, King Balon, who once again proclaimed himself king, turned pale. He dropped the cup in his hand and spilled the low-quality wine on the floor: "Damn bastard! He still has the nerve to come see me?! Why can't he get along? Like those ships, sinking into the sea?!"

In the battle of the Redang River, Balon ordered his younger brother to attack, but he was defeated by Robb and lost dozens of ships. When the battle report from the front came back, Balon was so angry that his heart was bleeding.The attendant saw Balon's angry look and knew that he was angry, so his voice became much quieter and he said timidly: "King Balon, you are not an adult who went on an expedition, but another adult who has returned, and he is also your brother. "

"Euron?" King Balon instantly thought of his disgusting brother, and then became furious: "How dare he come back! I made him swear an oath that he will never return to the Iron Islands unless I die. He How dare you break your oath!"

The attendant whispered: "Lord Euron... brought back many ships, and most of them were warships, about twenty or thirty ships."

Balon calmed down immediately. He was a madman, but he also knew the importance of the warship to him.

If you trick this younger brother into coming in, then...

King Balon waved his hand: "Call him in. I want to ask this beast what he has been doing all these years!"

Euron Greyjoy's fleet remained outside the Iron Islands, and he came alone to the residence of his brother Lord Balon.

Although Euron looks handsome, he is blind in one eye and wears an eye patch, and the other blue eye reveals cunning and cruelty.

He wore strange armor, and everyone could see how extraordinary the armor was. The weapons were all taken away by King Balon's men.

When he saw King Balon, he greeted him warmly: "Long time no see, my dear brother!"

King Balon looked at him with disgust: "Don't show such an ugly face, it really makes me sick!"

"You are just a salt concubine. Brother, you are really immeasurable. How can you be worthy of being the Lord of the Iron Islands?"

Balon was instantly furious: "I said, you will never come back again!"

Euron corrected, "Before you die."

King Balon looked at his men, they were ready to take action.

Balon didn't want to talk to this madman at all. He just wanted to kill him now and then take over the warship he brought back.

Euron's warship seems to be called Serenity?
He got the name because he cut out the tongues of all the crew members, but it didn't matter, they were all his right away.

These boats were enough to make up for his losses in the Relang River.

"Brother, you are still so impatient." There was no trace of panic on Euron's face. He patted his armor: "Do you know what material this armor is made of?"

"What does it have to do with me?" Baron said harshly.

"Made of Valyrian steel." After Euron finished speaking, a greedy look appeared on Balon's face.

Euron didn't seem to see Balon's eyes: "You know, after I was expelled by you, I traveled around the world. On another continent, I found the ruins of Valyria. My dear brother, you would never expect that there are What!"

Balon said anxiously: "Valyria? What are you talking about? Everyone who has been there has never come back. You said you have been there, you are talking nonsense! What is there? Tell me!"

Euron laughed: "It's okay to tell you. I found a dragon egg there. My dear brother, have you heard that in another continent, the remnants of the Targaryen family have hatched dragons? , they will be back soon!"

"Dragon... dragon eggs!"

Baron was already a little confused at this time, blinded by the benefits.

Because of the more than 300 years of rule of the Targaryen family, Westeros has extraordinary worship of dragons.

Upon hearing about the dragon eggs and hatching dragons, Balon instantly dreamed of becoming the King of the Seven Kingdoms.

Euron laughed: "Brother, I was planning to give the dragon egg to the faceless man and then come back after killing you, but now, I am really lucky. Guess what happened to me again?"

Baron's face instantly turned cold: "You want to kill me? Why are you a faceless man?"

King Balon no longer wanted to talk nonsense with this disgusting brother, especially since he said he wanted to kill him in public. If he didn't kill him, what prestige would he still have in the hearts of the Ironborn?
As for whether what Euron said is true, after he kills him, he can find all the answers from his men.

Dragon eggs?

That thing can only be mine!

The guards on the side stepped forward, trying to catch Euron.

At this time, Euron laughed loudly: "I forgot to tell you that I learned some black magic before, which was taught to me by some disgusting wizards."

Balon said disdainfully: "What kind of black magic? Pretending to be a ghost!"

But he was soon speechless. He saw black energy coming out of Euron's body. The black energy turned into human hands and grew on Euron's body!

Euron turns into a monster with ten black arms!

As soon as those arms touched the guards, the guards covered their necks, their faces turned red, as if they were being strangled by the throat, their eyes stared out, and they soon met death.

"What the hell!"

Balon was frightened by the scene before him. He stood up suddenly and wanted to run away.

Euron blocked the entrance to the hall, so he could only leave from the back and ran towards the study.

Euron followed Balon unhurriedly, and the black arms on his body disappeared: "My stupid brother, I will not kill you. After all, you are my flesh and blood, how could I treat you like this?
You are, precious.Therefore, you should devote yourself to that Lord. "

Balon escaped to the drawbridge, through which he could reach his study.

He was ready to run to the other side. If Euron dared to catch up, he would cut down the suspension bridge and let Euron fall to his death in the sea.

Euron watched Balon escape to the suspension bridge and couldn't help laughing: "You haven't understood yet, brother, times have changed!
The wolf in the north, the dragon from another continent, the King of Light, the Faceless Man, and the old gods you don’t know... The power of magic has awakened, but you are still sleeping in a dream. "

"You lunatic!"

Although King Balon was running away, he did not forget to curse.

There was a pitiful look on Euron's face: "Then, farewell, my disgusting brother."

"what……"

Before King Balon finished speaking, suddenly, there was a sound of waves breaking through the air from under the suspension bridge!

Boom!

The water splashes and the waves roll!
A huge tentacle stretched out and swept towards King Balon. Its whole body was golden, like...

The same banner as House Greyjoy.

On the other side, Euron had knelt on the ground devoutly, muttering something.

 Thanks to [Mo Zi] for the reward.

  
 
(End of this chapter)

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