Game of Thrones: Dawn of Justice

Chapter 34: Invite my fiancée to dance, how many heads do you have?

Rhaegar played his harp, and Benjen noticed Lyanna's tears.

Benjen, who rarely saw Lyanna cry, immediately mocked her.

Then, he had a glass of wine poured on his head by Lyanna.

Duke Rickard, Brandon, Ed and others were speechless when they saw this scene.

"Lyanna, be careful!" Lord Rickard glared at his daughter with a stern face and said, "Benjen, you should behave yourself too."

After Rega finished playing, other people soon started performing.

The atmosphere became more and more lively.

Then, the music became more and more melodious, and Earl Hean announced the start of the ball.

Soon, the young nobles began to invite the noble ladies they liked to dance.

Under Garen's gaze, Robert coughed dryly and walked towards the Stark family's long table with a wandering look in his eyes.

He felt a little guilty because he had just been stubborn with Garen, but now he couldn't wait to find Lyanna to dance.

Garen watched Robert leave with disdain.

He observed for a while and found that although Lyanna hesitated, she still accepted Robert's invitation to dance.

Seeing this scene, Garen couldn't help but shook his head.

He was even more certain that Lyanna was not a good man.

If Lyanna had protested against her family and harshly rejected Robert, or even run away from home, because she didn't like him before she met Rhaegar, she would definitely be an awakened figure among women of this era.

However, when Robert invited her to dance, she did not refuse. She was still observing Robert and was wavering in her heart.

Isn't this just like looking for a better job while still having a donkey?

She broke off her engagement with Robert only after she was sure that she could be with the better and more desirable Rhaegar.

From this we can draw a conclusion - if Rhaegar had not appeared, she would most likely hide her dissatisfaction with Robert and marry him.

It is a classic among classics.

Garen no longer paid attention to Robert and Lyanna, and stood up and walked towards the long table where the nobles of the Riverlands were sitting, ready to invite Helena to dance.

However, as he approached the seats where the Hightower family was, he realized that the atmosphere was not right.

Earl Leighton, Belle, Ellery and others were frowning as they looked at a gorgeously dressed man standing beside a long table.

The man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with brown hair and a handsome face. He was bowing slightly with a warm smile, as if inviting Helena.

"Beautiful Miss Helena, may I invite you to dance with me for the first dance?"

The handsome and elegant noble man looked at Helena with a serious expression.

"Excuse me, Count Lagfussen, I'm not feeling well tonight and don't feel like dancing for the time being."

Looking at this person, Helena apologized.

It turned out that this person was the lord of Seagull Town in the Valley and the head of the Lagaffson family - Marco Lagaffson.

"Miss Helena, I will hold your hand and dance lightly on the dance floor. I won't make you feel uncomfortable."

Marko Lagfson still didn't give up and continued with his usual smile.

He was widowed last year and is now looking for a new wife.

He collected a lot of information about noble girls and found that the girls from the Hightower family could bring him the greatest benefits.

Helena was of marriageable age and so beautiful that he was really pleased with her. So as soon as the ball started, he couldn't wait to come over and ask her to dance.

Lord Layton frowned, but said nothing.

This is normal because the other party's status is not low and he is just inviting you to dance.

Helena shook her head and was about to refuse when Garlon came over.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Helena."

Garlon stepped past the man, came to Helena, and stretched out his hand.

Marko Lagfson looked at Garlon in front of him, a little surprised.

He didn't expect that someone would do this.

Inviting the same noble girl at the same time is almost a slap in the face.

He is the Earl of Gulltown, the largest port on the east coast of Westeros except King's Landing. It is wealthy and prosperous. He never expected that someone would do such a thing.

His smile froze, and anger flickered in his eyes. Helena glanced at Garen, then at Mark Lagfson, somewhat worried that Garen might anger him.

But Garen extended his hand to her, showing no intention of retreating or alleviating the awkwardness.

She hesitated for two seconds, and finally reached out and held Garlon's hand.

Helena stood up and Garen took her directly to the center of the ballroom.

Helena glanced at Marko Lagfson and said nothing.

Because she was a little embarrassed, she just said that she was not feeling well and rejected the other party, but now she accepted Garlon's invitation, which was a bit contradictory.

Garlon, holding Helena's hand, passed by Marko Lagfson without even looking at him, choosing to ignore him.

Garen and Helena entered the crowd and danced slowly.

Marko Lagfson's face turned blue and red, and his body was still a little stiff.

He looked at Earl Leighton, frowning, with some anger in his eyes, and wanted Earl Leighton to give an explanation.

"Count Lagfussen, the man just now was my sister's fiancé."

Baylor explained that this was equivalent to giving Lagfson a way out.

"Oh, I see. Sorry for interrupting."

Marko Lagfson forced a stiff smile and turned away.

After he left, Lord Leighton couldn't help shaking his head.

Who dares to set his sights on my daughter?

The reason why Earl Leighton didn't say a word throughout the whole process and tacitly agreed that Helena and Garlon should slap Marko Ragfusson in the face was because he knew how Marko Ragfusson's previous wife died.

This guy poisoned his wife just because her family refused to reach a trade cooperation with him.

He thought he had done it in secret, but the Hightower family could not hide it.

"Father, will my brother-in-law be retaliated against by the Ragevson family if he does this? I heard that Marco is not a good person."

Ellery couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Earl Leighton smiled slightly, shook his head and said nothing.

What's the harm in revenge?

At most, there are some trade conflicts between Seagull Town and Tas Island.

Since Garlon dared to ignore the other party, he must not be afraid of the other party's retaliation, so there is no need to worry.

If the Ragevson family is ungrateful and insists on making a big fuss over such a small matter, then he doesn't mind joining forces with Earl Selwyn to sanction Seagull Town.

"Garon, will we offend the Ragfusson family by doing this?"

On the dance floor, Helena, who was dancing with Garlon gently hugging her, whispered in Garlon's ear.

"Don't worry, the Ragfusen family is nothing to worry about."

Garen smiled lightly.

The War of the Usurper is about to begin. In the original book, the Ragfusson family of Gulltown takes the lead in raising the banner of the royalists and openly confronts Jon Arryn and Robert.

In the end, he was killed by Robert.

So Marko Lagfson is like a grasshopper in autumn, and he won't be able to jump for many more days.

If he doesn't know what's good for him, Garlon doesn't mind having the Maid of Justice chop off his head herself.

Helena seemed to be hesitant to speak, because the Ragfusson family had great influence in the Vale and even in Westeros.

Gulltown is the largest trading port in the entire valley, and is also an important hub for trade between Westeros and free trade cities such as Braavos and Pentos.

If Marko Lagfsson really intends to retaliate, it will still cause a lot of trouble.

"Just focus on dancing. These are things your husband should worry about. You just need to focus on looking beautiful."

Garlon used a little force to support Helena's slender and soft waist with his left hand and spoke in her ear.

If he used this action on other noble girls, it would be a definite offense.

But Helena was his fiancée, so that was flirting.

"Um-!"

Helena shuddered and her face quickly turned red.

(End of this chapter)