Game of Thrones: Dawn of Justice

Chapter 7: The Birth of Viserys and the Mad King Aerys's Wild Ideas

When Garlon saw the black scabbard wrapped around the Maiden of Justice, he knew why his father, Sir Selwyn, went to Sapphire Town and stayed there for a night.

I'm going to Sapphire Town to find the blacksmith Byron and make him a scabbard.

Byron, the blacksmith of Sapphire Town, is the most skilled blacksmith on the huge island of Tas. Knights traveling between merchant ships and the main island usually ask him to forge weapons, repair armor and swords.

Earl Selwyn was probably afraid that the holy sword 'Maid of Justice' would be lost, so he went there in person and asked the blacksmith Byron to forge the scabbard overnight.

Looking at Earl Selwyn's bloodshot eyes, Garlon knew that his father must have not slept all night.

"Galon, the scabbard is ready."

Earl Selwyn held the sword with both hands, and with some difficulty handed it to Garlon, saying with a faint smile.

Garlon took the sword with one hand and looked at it curiously.

The scabbard was primarily made of black iron, its surface bearing the rough marks of hammering, a solid, stable finish. A thin layer of pinewood was inlaid into the scabbard, its light brown grain revealing its natural lines and reducing its weight. A band of gray sharkskin wrapped around the top, near the hilt, was rough, durable, and comfortable to grip. A few simple silver lines were traced across the iron, weaving through the wood layer and adding a cool, sleek sheen.

The scabbard and hilt are about four feet long.

The scabbard's leather buckle is also slightly different from a normal scabbard. A normal scabbard is worn diagonally at the waist, but this one is designed to be worn diagonally on the back. Apparently, Earl Selwyn took into consideration his son's young age and height, so he customized it for a diagonal-style buckle.

Of course, even if it is carried at the shoulder, this "Maid of Justice" is still a bit long for Garlon now.

But it doesn't matter. Garlon is only eight years old and he has already grown to five feet. In two or three years, he should be able to carry the sword at his side.

Garlon was very satisfied with the texture of the scabbard. He gripped the hilt and slowly pulled it out.

"Yin~"

Suddenly, a clear light bloomed from the scabbard, and with a pleasant sound of slight metallic friction, one-third of the "Maid of Justice"'s sword body, which was so fascinating, emerged.

Earl Selwyn, butler Claude, and several guards and maids in the hall all stared intently and slowed their breathing.

This sword is so beautiful that every time you look at it, you will be immersed in it.

Garen smiled slightly and sheathed his sword.

Then he weighed the combined weight of the sword and scabbard.

It was just within his tolerance.

He had just seen the look on Lord Selwyn's face when he handed him the sword, which seemed very heavy, but he himself felt it was very light.

It seems that the "Maid of Justice" can freely adjust the weight to achieve the most comfortable grip for him.

No wonder this sword is rated as a golden legendary weapon on the panel, the kind whose quality cannot be improved any further. It is indeed extraordinary.

"Thank you father!"

Garlon thanked Earl Selwyn happily.

Lord Selwyn smiled and nodded.

"elder brother!"

At this time, Brienne, supported by her maids, trotted over from the courtyard and threw herself into Garen's arms.

Judging from the sand on her hands and feet, she must have gone to the beach to play the castle-building game.

"Garlon, Brienne is already four years old. Starting tomorrow, you will take her to study with Maester Amor."

Looking at Brienne, who was obviously healthier, stronger and more lively than other girls of the same age, Lord Selwyn thought for a moment and said to his son.

"Okay." Garen nodded.

When he was three years old, he began to receive elementary education from scholar Amo.

Brienne is now four and a half, and it's time to learn how to spell the Common Tongue of Westeros.

"Claude, tell the kitchen to prepare lunch."

Lord Selwyn spoke to the butler Claude again.

"Okay, sir."

Claude bowed slightly and immediately went out to give orders.

Just as Claude had just left the hall and Lord Selwyn was sitting at the long table with Garen and Brienne, Maester Amor hurried in from outside holding a piece of letter.

"My lord, there is good news!"

Maester Amor came to Earl Selwyn's seat and handed him the rolled-up letter that the raven had brought.

"What good news?" Earl Selwyn took the letter, opened it, and immediately showed a look of surprise. "The queen gave birth to a healthy baby boy?"

Garen, who was playing with his sister Brienne, looked up when he heard his father's words.

Healthy baby boy, prince?
Prince Rhaegar is now 16 years old. Could the second prince be the fool Viserys?
"Yes, my lord. King Aerys named him Viserys Targaryen!"

Lord Selwyn chuckled, "I didn't expect that after all the miscarriages and the birth of so many stillborn babies, the Queen finally gave birth to a healthy prince. This should put the King in a better mood."

Hearing the conversation between Lord Selwyn and Maester Armor, Garen smiled and shook his head, "It is indeed Viserys, the 'Sleeping Dragon'."

Maester Yamo continued, "Sir, there is another letter."

Maester Amor took out a scroll from the cloth bag in his robe sleeve, handed it to Earl Selwyn, and said.

"It was sent by Lord Tywin. He plans to hold a grand tourney in Lannisport in a month to celebrate the birth of the little prince."

"..."

Lord Selwyn read the letter and frowned.

"Sir, do you want to bring people to participate?" asked Scholar Yamo.

Earl Selwyn hesitated for a moment and said, "I won't go."

"I'll have Claude prepare a gift to be delivered on Prince Viserys's nameday."

Scholar Yamo smiled and nodded, bowed and prepared to leave.

"Master Armor, please sit down and eat with us," Earl Selwyn said immediately. "I have something I want to tell you."

Maester Amor looked at Garen and Brienne, smiled and nodded, "Okay."

The maid next to him immediately pulled out an oak chair and asked Scholar Amo to sit down.

"Maester Armor, I would like Brienne to study with you starting tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"

"I want to go, I want to go!" Brienne immediately sat on Garen's lap, waving her hands happily, "I want to go with my brother!"

"Of course, my lord, it's my honor." Maester Armor smiled, glanced at Brienne, and said to Lord Selwyn.

"it is good."

Lord Selwyn also smiled and nodded.

The two chatted about the political situation in King's Landing and the recent major events in the Seven Kingdoms.

For example, the conflict between King Aerys and the Hand of the King, Lord Tywin, has been exposed, and the two often have disagreements due to political differences.

For example, Stannis, the second son of Lord Steffen Baratheon, will have his tenth nameday next month. Invitations have already been sent.

Also, Lord Tywin's dwarf son Tyrion Lannister did not die young, but grew up gradually, etc.

Garen listened from the side and found it very interesting.

He was familiar with many of the names they mentioned.

But these people are still minors.

Through the conversation between Maester Amor and Earl Selwyn, Garlon gradually understood why Aerys was called the "Mad King".

It's not just because Aerys is cruel, but because his ideas are too wild.

For example, Aerys once proposed a "grand" plan to Lord Rickard Stark of Winterfell - he wanted to build a new wall one hundred leagues north of the existing wall in order to occupy all the land in between and expand the territory.

At that time, Ned's father, Lord Rickard Stark, was stunned after hearing this. Who knew how he could build a new Wall? Moreover, there were about 100000 wildlings in the area drawn by Aerys, which would cause a super war with the wildlings.

For example, during his visit to Sunspear, Aerys told the Dornish princess that he would dig a huge underground canal in the Red Mountains to divert water from the rainforest and "make the deserts of Dorne bloom with flowers" and so on...

After hearing these "grand plans", Garen almost spit out his food with laughter. He felt that Aerys and Viserys were simply cast in the same mold.

He seriously suspected that Viserys learned the "wrath of the sleeping dragon" that he kept talking about from his father.

From the conversation between Maester Amor and Earl Selwyn, Garlon could clearly hear that Earl Selwyn disliked and despised King Aerys.

However, Maester Armor and Earl Selwyn mostly praised Lord Tywin, the Hand of the King.

Garen couldn't be sure whether Tywin was deliberately driving Aerys mad, or whether he was truly a wise minister during this period. But regardless, Tywin's ability to govern, lead troops, and even political skills were among the best in Westeros.

After lunch, Garen and Brienne went back to their rooms to take a nap. Children can only grow faster if they get enough sleep.

After lunch, Garen carried the Maid of Justice on his back and came to the Godswood behind the castle.

He saw a tall man wearing plate armor and with long brown hair, standing there with his back to him waiting for him.

"Good day, Sir Goodwin!"

Looking at the man's back, Garen immediately greeted him.

Upon hearing this, the tall brown-haired man immediately turned around and smiled at Garen.

He had a handsome face, thick eyebrows, sharp eyes, and a sword scar on the left side of his face, which was said to have been left during the attack on the islands of the Stone Steps Islands many years ago.

Goodwin is the coach of Dusk Hall. He is usually responsible for training soldiers to use spears and wield swords. Since two years ago, he has also been responsible for training Garlon in martial arts.

Goodwin's martial arts skills are very outstanding among knights. He once won the sixth place in the Highgarden Tournament seven years ago.

"Galon, Lord Selwyn told me that you are fine, so he allowed me to continue teaching you swordsmanship today."

Goodwin looked at Garlon and found that Garlon looked healthy and walked steadily. He nodded in agreement. It seemed that falling into the water yesterday did not cause any health effects on Garlon.

"It's okay, Sir Goodwin, I just drank some sea water. Every child on Tas Island has drunk sea water." Garlon said with a smile.

"It's best not to let Lord Selwyn hear you say this."

Goodwin is usually serious and stern, but in front of Garlon he is more easy-going and often smiles.

"Galon, is this the holy sword you found in the cliff cave at Cape Morn yesterday?"

At this time, Sir Goodwin also saw the long sword on Garlon's back.

Garlon was 1.45 meters tall, and the Maid of Justice was nearly 1.2 meters tall, so the tail of the sword almost reached Garlon's calf.

"Yes, Sir Goodwin." Garlon untied the 'Maid of Justice' from his back and then pulled it out with a "swish".

Suddenly, a cool, shimmering light emerged from the shadows of the godswood in the afternoon.

Goodwin's gaze froze for a moment, filled with amazement and wonder.

“It’s truly extraordinary!”

Ser Goodwin was not born on the Isle of Tarth, but rather hailed from the riverlands near Harrenhal. However, he had served Lord Selwyn in his youth and was therefore well-versed in the legend of the hero, Garlon the Morning.

When he heard the other knights and guards describe the incident in shock yesterday, he was also extremely shocked, but at the same time he also had a hint of doubt.

But now that he had seen the true appearance of the 'Maid of Justice', that slight doubt had completely dissipated.

It is obvious that this sword is not made by a mortal. It is incredibly beautiful. At the first glance, you know it must be a sacred object.

Even when he had seen Arthur Dane pull out the "Dawn", he had not felt such a shocking feeling.

"But Garlon, let's not use this 'Maiden of Justice' for sword practice," Goodwin said with a smile and a shrug. If this sword accidentally swept across him, it would probably be more than just a scratch.

"Sir Goodwin, I brought it here to test its sharpness." Garlon said as he looked at the blade of the 'Maid of Justice' that emitted a faint green glow, and the faint orange-red line of dawn at the edge of the sword.

Yesterday, he accidentally swung the sword and cut off a corner of the reef as easily as cutting tofu, which gave him a preliminary understanding of the sharpness of this holy sword.

But after all, there was no specific test and no idea, so he wanted to test it with Coach Goodwin.

Goodwin is a veteran and can give a more comprehensive evaluation.

"Oh, that's fine!" A hint of interest flashed in Goodwin's eyes.

Which knight would not be interested in such a legendary holy sword?

"Galon, go chop down that wooden stake and try it first."

Goodwin pointed to a huge wooden stake ten steps away and said to Garlon.

It was an old dead tree stump, as thick as two people could hug each other, and was cut off two feet from the ground.

There are still many marks left by arrows on it. When Garlon practices archery, he usually uses this dead wood stake as a target.

"Okay!" Garen nodded and walked to the wooden stake carrying the 'Maid of Justice'.

He gripped the hilt of the sword with both hands and swung it casually.

(End of this chapter)