The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Whispering City, Lord's Hall.

Green took the horn glass handed over by Kalea, took a sip of the territorial red wine, and naturally frowned.

Still tastes so bad!

Green handed the horn cup back to Kalea and said to the short, stout man kneeling below: "Rake, a descendant of the ancestors, I accept your allegiance."

[Rick Snow, in his early thirties, illegitimate son of the North, leader of the Valley Maritime Mercenary Group, Petyr’s “gift”]

With that said, Green stood up from his chair and strolled towards Lake.

Tread... Green stood in front of Lake, looked down for a while, choked, and pulled out his sword.

Green stared at Lake, who had his head lowered and remained motionless, and nodded his chin slightly.

Lake felt the cold sword on his right shoulder, and a drop of cold sweat slid down his forehead. He felt like a trout waiting to be slaughtered.

He had no chance of survival...Reck didn't even dare to move.

In a moment, the back of the sea mercenary Lake was covered with fine cold sweat.

"Rick Snow, I hope the next time I draw my sword it will be for my Sea Knight."

Hearing this, Lake couldn't help but raise his head and looked at the owner of the voice.

Reik suppressed the surge in his heart, held the long sword on his shoulder, and spoke in an excited tone, as if he was shouting: "Earl Green, I will always be at your disposal. I swear to the old and new gods until death."

Green retracted his sword, glanced at the excited Lake, turned around and went up the steps, and sat down on the lord's wooden chair again.

Green lowered his eyes and stared at Lake without speaking again.

Under Green's gaze, Lake calmed down his excitement and lowered his head anxiously.

Green then spoke: "Rake, I order you to recruit sailors at Mermaid Port, enough sailors for three ships to sail across the ocean."

"I obey your orders, my lord!"

"Get up, Rake."

Green's gentle tone at this moment made Lake feel anxious, and his expression became more respectful after he stood up.

Green looked at Foley who was standing aside and said, "Captain Foley, help me settle Lake and his family."

Before Foley could reply, Lake's eyes trembled slightly and he said first, "Sir, thank you for your kindness!"

Green glanced at Lake and showed a look of satisfaction: "Rake, Kleb is a descendant of the ancestors. You will have a new life. Go on."

Lake nodded and left the Lord's Hall with Foley.

After the two left, Green tapped the armrest of the chair with his slender fingers.

He was thinking about his cousin, Lyanna Crabb, whom he had met yesterday.

Lyanna has given up Kleb's inheritance rights, and Green needs to make corresponding arrangements.

Lyanna has already married once for the benefit of the family. Now whether she is beautiful alone or looking for true love, Green has no intention of intervening in Lyanna's emotional choices.

Will I meet a bad person again? Please listen to the whispers in the crypt... and Whispering City will always be Lyanna's home. As long as Green is still there, Miss Lyanna's treatment will always exist and she will always be protected by Green.

Therefore, as long as Green is still there, the people who should worry are the people Lyanna Kleb is interested in.

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A week later, after Green inspected the new-style farm in Kleb's old land, he and his retainer knight Mason Baker came to Whispering Castle, which was once Kleb's castle.

Whispering Castle is already an abandoned castle overgrown with weeds. The castle is built of ancient rocks without mortar and stands on the top of the cliff.

Thick moss grew between the cracks in the rocks, trees sprouted from beneath the foundations, the walls on the cliffside collapsed, and clusters of poisonous red vines sprouted from the piles of rocks.

Fifty feet below, waves poured into a crumbling old lighthouse, and behind the tower was the entrance to a large cave.

The sea water has eroded holes under the cliff. When the waves pass through the underground holes and passages, they will make a rumbling sound. This is where the name Whispering Castle comes from.

There is another legendary version of the origin of the name of Whispering Castle. It is said that the legendary hero of Crab Claw Peninsula, Clarence Crabb, was eight feet tall and strong enough to pull up a pine tree with one hand and throw it half a mile. No horse could bear his weight, so he had to ride the bison.

Clarence's wife was a forest witch. Every time he killed someone, he would bring the head home and ask his forest witch wife to kiss the head's lips to bring it back to life. These people are all lords, wizards, knights, and pirates, and one of them is the king of Duskendale Town.

After resurrection, because they only have heads, they cannot speak too loudly. They never shut up in order to pass the time, so Kleb's home castle is called Whispering Castle.

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Green stared at the ruins of the ancestral castle for a while, then said: "Mason, I plan to repair the ancestral castle."

As a descendant of Kleb's retainer knights, Mason was naturally very happy after hearing Green's words.

Ma Sen grew up in Whispering Castle and has special feelings for this place.

In Mason's memory, the Whispering Castle at that time was at best a semi-ruin... Yes, it seemed that the ancestors of Kleb never cared about the living environment, as long as they could accommodate people, they were truly semi-savage nobles.

After the Reaver War, as Mrs. Kleb (Mother Green) moved westward with the remaining tribesmen (today's Whispering City), more than ten years later, Kleb's Castle was completely in ruins.

"Loyal Knight Mason, I plan to leave this matter to you."

Mason nodded to Green and said, "My lord, I am honored to be entrusted with the important task of rebuilding Fort Klebz!"

Green nodded slightly.

The restoration of Zubao is a sign that Green has completed the recovery of the old land of Kleib.

Kleb's eastward march is in the final stage. Whispering Castle is not only a symbol of the Kleb family's dominance, but also related to the title of the Kleb family.

After the restoration of the ancestral castle is completed, Green plans to change the name of Whispering City. What should it be called... or should it be renamed Blue Castle? Is it a distant echo of King's Landing's Red Keep?

Before the separation, Green appointed Mason Baker as the commander of the "Garrison Corps". You can tell from the name of the garrison corps that its responsibilities are clear. Mason will be responsible for the general defense of Kleb territory.

After bidding farewell to Mason, Green continued without stopping, inspecting the current locations of the Survey Corps and Thorn Corps.

After meeting Green, the leader of the Survey Corps, Per Pili, and the leader of the Thorn Corps received the same order to recommend Captain Thirty.

Green's main purpose of setting up the Thirty Captains was to further strengthen control over the regiment, and the ultimate goal was to use his fingers like an arm.

The lowest-ranking officer of the Kleb Corps is the ten-centurion, and the one above him is the centurion.

The newly established captain of thirty is higher than the captain of ten and lower than the captain of centurion.

After the establishment of the centurion, the officers under a centurion are generally one direct commander, three thirty-centurions, and nine ten-centurs. That is, under each thirty-centurion are three ten-centurs. long.

As for the name of Captain Thirty... Green was worried about making a scene, so he didn't name him Platoon Captain.

The commander of the corps of Kleb's Legion is equivalent to the commander of a thousand in terms of scale. After the selection of thirty commanders of each regiment is completed, Green will set up a higher level to select centurions - three centurions.

Starting next year (year 298 in the Westeros calendar), Green will hold a banquet for officers of all levels every year.

For example, a long banquet for ten men.

At that time, all the ten captains of the Kleb Army will gather together to participate in the banquet hosted by Green himself.

By analogy, there are also the Banquet of Thirty Centurions, the Banquet of Centurions, the Banquet of Three Centurions, etc. Green will hold it once a year, just like the annual festivals in Kleb's territory.

These are just one of the means by which Green controls military power. No matter how big the Kleb Army becomes in the future, Green will firmly control it from now on.

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When Green returned to Mermaid Harbor, it had been exactly one month since he last left.

Mermaid Harbor, Government Affairs Office.

Green looked at the changed Dick and nodded secretly.

Dick was still very thin, but when he stood he straightened his waist and behaved like an aristocratic boy.

His eyes... still like to wander around, but they are much better than before, and he won't be mistaken for a thief at first glance.

Green will not force 100 points, 60 points is a pass, and now Dick with more than 70 points is enough for Green.

Well, Lord Greene has always been strict with himself and lenient towards others.

Green looked at Yulia, who had completely transformed into a noble lady, and showed a look of satisfaction.

"Sit down, Dick, Julia."

Green's gentle voice made Dick and Yulia's hearts tremble at the same time.

Perhaps Green's cold face would make the siblings feel more at ease.

Green smiled and said: "Sit down...sit down!"

Yulia was a little better, Dick shook his head and then they all sat down.

After a pause, Green said: "Dick and Yulia, I have never treated you as outsiders. You have always been my tribe. But...even if you are a tribe member, you should be punished if you make a mistake."

The smile on Dick's face suddenly froze, and he nodded tremblingly.

Green turned towards Yulia and said, "Yulia, you will get a manor on the Crab Claw Peninsula and be protected by Kleb."

Yulia seemed to be confirming whether she heard correctly, with a look of disbelief on her face.

She thought that Green dressed her up as a noble lady because... Yulia's mood was complicated, and she didn't know what to feel for a moment.

Yulia stood up and nodded towards Green's skirt: "Earl Green, thank you for your kindness. I will always remember your kindness."

Green smiled and nodded, looking at Dick who looked happy.

Feeling Green's gaze, Dick immediately stopped smiling.

"Dick Weishui, your sister is still getting married. Whether Yulia can maintain a superior life depends on you."

Dick stopped Yulia who was about to speak, stared at his sister and nodded.

Dick gritted his teeth and said, "Master Green, please give me your orders. I am confident that I can complete the mission."

Dick has a certain degree of confidence in his ability to kill chickens, and... for Yulia, he is willing to risk his life. As long as his sister can continue to live a good life, he is not afraid of sacrifice.

Green looked at Dick and Yulia looking like they were about to part ways, and nodded secretly.

"Dick, you are one of my people. I will not put your life in danger or arrange dangerous tasks such as killing people. If possible, I hope you live well and have a castle of your own."

After a pause, Green continued: "When the mission is completed and you brothers and sisters are reunited, you will not only get my reward, but I will also let you legally have the surname Kleb.

As a legitimate child, Yulia will find a husband who satisfies her and become the mistress of a certain territory. She will love her husband and raise their children together.

And you, Dick, will have your own territory and castle, and your legitimate son will be your legal heir. "

Why did the surprise come so suddenly? Dick's eyes turned red and he said: "Master Green, I..."

Dick couldn't speak anymore and wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes fiercely... He couldn't shed tears, it was too embarrassing!

Green came over and patted Dick on the arm: "When it comes to the future of the family, the strong Kleb is your foundation. Work hard for the strength of the family, and the family will also protect you. Dick, for you My sister, and for myself, complete my mission well."

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North, Winterfell.

Winterfell is located in the center of the northern region of the Seven Kingdoms, with the King's Road connecting it to King's Landing and the Wall.

Winterfell is a huge castle covering several acres, including two thick walls and a village sitting at the gate.

Winterfell itself is built around an ancient godswood and a hot spring. Steaming hot water is piped through the walls, flowing through the walls like blood in the human body to warm the rooms, making Winterfell more comfortable than other castles in the harsh north during the winter.

Of all the rooms in the main castle of Winterfell, Catelyn's bedroom was the hottest, so much so that it was rarely necessary to light a fire in the fireplace for warmth.

[Catelyn Tully is the wife of Lord Eddard Stark and the eldest daughter of Hoster Tully, Duke of Riverrun in the Riverlands. 】

Eddard Stark could never stand the heat. He said that people in the Stark family were born to be in the world of ice and snow. Caitlin laughed and replied: If this is true, then their castle is really built in the wrong place.

[Ed Stark is the head of the Stark family, Duke of Winterfell, and Warden of the North, nicknamed Ned]

After having sex with his wife, Ed Stark climbed up from the bed, opened the heavy brocade curtain, and opened a narrow window. The chill of the night suddenly poured into the bedroom.

Ed, 35, is a tall man with a serious look on his face. He has a long face like the Stark family, with dark brown hair, gray eyes, and a neatly trimmed beard that has begun to turn gray.

Caitlin pulled the warm fur up to her chin and looked at her husband silently. She was still a little sore, but it was a pain that felt good.

Caitlin has auburn hair and blue eyes. She is still beautiful even though she has given birth to five children in her thirties.

"Catelyn, I received a letter from Robert a few days ago. He said that Jon's health is very poor and asked me to come to King's Landing to share the Prime Minister's government affairs."

Hearing this, Caitlin sat up from the bed and said with some anger: "Duke Eileen? Is it serious? My poor sister, Ned, you should have told me this kind of thing earlier!"

"I'm sorry, Caitlin, I'm always worried and I don't want you to worry with me."

Caitlin snorted softly and said: "A lone wolf dies, but a pack of wolves survives."

Ed shook his head and said, "I can't fault the Tullys."

Caitlin glanced at Ed and said comfortingly: "Grandmaester Pycelle has excellent medical skills, so don't worry too much."

After a pause, Caitlin suddenly said: "King Robert actually asked you to go to King's Landing. Then...could it be that you are already terminally ill?"

Ed nodded and said: "That's exactly what I'm worried about, but I don't think it's the case. I know Robert. If this is the case, he will write it down."

Caitlin breathed a sigh of relief. She was most worried about Lysa and Lysa's young son.

"Ned, what do you want to do?"

After pondering for a while, Ed said: "Winter is coming, my home is here, and my responsibility is in the north."

At this time, Caitlin was worried and hesitant: "He won't care about this. He is the king now, and the king cannot be treated like an ordinary person. If you reject him, he will definitely wonder why, and then because of this incident I doubt whether you are hiding your true intentions. Can’t you see the danger that may come to us if you refuse?”

Lord Eddard shook his head and said firmly: "Robert will never do anything bad to me. He loves me more than his own brother. If I refuse, he will fly into a rage and curse endlessly, but after a while he will He scoffed at this, that’s what he is like!”

Caitlin disagreed. She felt that Ed was sometimes too naive and advised: "That was him in the past. The current king has become a stranger to you."

Ed's tone was sad: "My father only went to the South once in his life, and he never came back."

King's Landing will always be a painful memory for Lord Eddard. His father and brother both died there.

Caitlin ignored the fur quilt slipping off her body and reached out to her husband who looked sad.

"Ned..."

Duke Eddard came over and held his wife's slender fingers in his big hands.

"What are you going to do about it?"

Ed patted Caitlin's hand and said: "Tomorrow morning, I will ask Maester Luwin to arrange the messenger crow. I would like to contact Renly to understand the situation first, and then make a decision."

For some reason, Caitlin suddenly felt frightened and hugged her husband deeply.