The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Jon Snow caught the wine bag thrown by Little Griffin, opened the cork and drank. He was indeed thirsty.

"Aren't you worried about being poisoned?"

"Ahem..." Jon, who was drinking, choked.

Little Griffin laughed first, and then said with a smile: "Jon, you must be fine after drinking, but I have to remind you, be careful about poison in this continent."

Jon glanced at the wine bag in his hand with an embarrassed face, took another sip, and stuffed the cork back.

"I'll pay attention."

Jon handed over the wine bag, and he found that little Griffin's eyelashes were as long as Sansa's sister, and his appearance was similar to Lord Green's handsomeness, but less manly... Jon suddenly remembered that he was beaten by Green. He doubted that period in his life... The level of strength cannot be judged by appearance... Jon was embarrassed again.

Little Griffin took the wine bag and hung it on his belt again, saying: "Jon, be happy, you will soon like it here."

Jon showed a smile, shook his head and said, "I just remembered some things from the past, little Griffin."

Luo Li laughed loudly and said: "It's like this when you just leave home. I will take you to a good place at night. I will definitely make you happy all night and you will never miss home again."

After listening to Raleigh's words, Jon suddenly thought of the Women's Branch. He had never forgotten Uncle Ned's teachings to him, so he was prepared to politely refuse Raleigh's kindness.

Little Griffin seemed to know something from Jon's face. He sneered and explained: "Jon, don't get me wrong, it's not the place you thought. He was talking about the bonfire party in the port town. They hold it every seven days We will hold it once, sing and dance together, and it will be lively all night long.”

He added: "Everyone can participate, and no one will ask you where you are from. We are very lucky. Tonight is a day full of laughter."

Raleigh grinned and said, "What are you waiting for?"

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At night, men and women dance happily around the bonfire. The happy laughter and cheerful pace make the place very lively.

Little Griffin and Raleigh had already joined the lively dance floor, and Jon, who had refused one invitation after another to join, was sitting in a slightly far corner... drinking alone.

Jon looked at the lively crowd with a smile on his face... In fact, he really wanted to join, but for some reason he couldn't muster the last courage.

"Hey, do you need a drink to feel brave?"

"Ahem..." Jon was struck by a girl's voice that suddenly appeared and couldn't help but cough, just to cover up his embarrassment.

Jon looked up... She had beautiful red curly hair, and her wheat-colored skin exuded a vibrant glow, giving him a very lively feeling.

The northern man didn't know how to use clever words. He readily admitted: "You are right. I want to join, but I lack the courage."

The red-haired girl's voice was very lively: "If you drink like this, you can only sleep here! Come on, I am the courage, shy boy!"

Jon murmured in a voice that only he could hear: "I'm not shy..."

The red-haired girl grabbed his hand, and Jon stood up in a daze, and was pulled away by her obediently.

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Walking into the dance floor, the red-haired girl let go of Jon's hand. She spun around nimbly, her long skirt fluttering with her movements, like a blooming flower. The people around her smiled friendly, and they made room for her and him. Out of space.

The red-haired girl glanced at Jon who was staring at her. Her eyes were as bright as stars, and she danced gracefully.

Her dance was lively and agile, like a bird that had been flying, as if jumping in the air. People around her cheered for her, and her enthusiasm and vitality infected everyone present, including Jon.

The red-haired girl grabbed Jon's hand again and said, "My boy, have you found the courage?"

Her smile was pure and bright, and Jon felt the warmth of it like the summer sun.

Jon grasped the red-haired girl's hand tightly and nodded with a smile: "I found it."

Summer-like girls accompanied him, and Jon danced awkwardly with the crowd.

Jon saw the little Griffin who was unable to escape because of the numerous girls, and the girls who were running away from the approach of the big man Raleigh, and he laughed happily.

Jon laughed heartily, the first time he had ever been so happy.

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In the tent, Jon was lying alone on the bed with his hands behind his head, a smile on his slightly curved lips.

The bonfire party was over and the night was deep, but Jon still couldn't sleep. The red-haired girl made his heart unable to calm down.

The door curtain was suddenly opened, and a petite figure entered the tent.

Jon took his hand off the sword's hilt and murmured, "Is that you?"

The red-haired girl suddenly sat on Jon's body. She leaned over and faced Jon's face with her little face.

Jon stiffened and said, "Your father..."

The red-haired girl laughed like a silver bell: "He went fishing tonight, and he deliberately didn't tell me."

She continued: "Boy, my name is Rainelle, the fisherman's daughter."

Jon felt Renelle's warm breath, moved his lips, and said: "My name is Jon, the... illegitimate son from Westeros."

"Aren't you a noble?"

"Feel sorry……"

"No, I'm so happy..."

"Sorry, I thought..."

"I want to find a good-looking husband. Since you are not a noble, will you marry me?"

The girl's little face disappeared from Jon's sight.

"……tell me……"

"Phew...I like you."

"Really...? Joan...well..."

"...Well...I'm sure...I'm in love with you."

That night, the tent was full of joy.

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A week later, early in the morning.

Green's Mermaid, escorted by the royal fleet, slowly docked at the dock of Dragonstone Island.

In the stern cabin, Green looked at Brother Zari who looked slightly uneasy (Chapter 115).

"Brother Zari, please do not leave the cabin."

Looking at Green who was inspecting the equipment, Brother Zari whispered: "Earl Green, Dragonstone is filled with turbid red and is full of dangers. I am willing to refuse their invitation on your behalf."

Green turned his head and glanced at Brother Zari. He smiled and said, "Brother Zari, please don't worry. Please wait patiently."

"May the gods bless you."

After speaking, Green walked towards the cabin door.

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Outside the stern cabin, Green glanced at Menton's new plate armor and said, "Mengton, can you use the new armor now?"

The blue armor that Menton put on shone in the morning light. He smiled and said in a naive voice: "Lord Green, I am already familiar with it. I can fight like before wearing the new armor."

"Looking forward to your performance."

Green reached out and patted Menton before taking steps.

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With a crunch, Green stepped off the Mermaid with the clan soldiers and Menton Weishui carrying the ice giant sword on their backs.

They were greeted by Ser Davos Seaworth and others.

Davos smiled and greeted him proactively: "Good day, Earl Green."

Green stared at the smiling Davos for a while before returning the greeting: "Good day, Sir Davos."

Davos stretched out his hand in the direction of Dragonstone Castle: "Please, Lord Stannis is happy to have your visit."

Green did not move: "Sir Davos, I am deeply impressed by the friendly invitation from the royal fleet."

Davos was silent for a moment and said: "Lord Green, they are shy, so... they may look a little different. I assure you, Lord Stannis is looking forward to meeting you."

Green moved his steps and said as he walked: "I need bread and salt."

Green is referring to the traditional guest rights in Westeros, that is, when a guest comes to be a guest under the owner's roof and accepts the bread and salt provided by the host, the guest rights take effect. During the subsequent guest period, neither party is allowed to harm the other party. Those who do so will violate the sacred laws and will be disallowed by the old and new gods.

Guest rights are the teachings of the Old Gods and the Seven Gods. Is this still binding on Stannis, who converted to the Red God? It doesn't matter... Green just wanted to express distrust in them.

Green wants to remind Lord Stannis that he is not his vassal, nor is he a small person who can come just by asking him. He will not regard a forced invitation as a gift.

Davos' expression froze for a moment. He also hated those people, but they belonged to the same camp, and he didn't want to express his inner dissatisfaction in front of Green.

He maintained the smile on his face: "Earl Green, Lord Stannis is the only just man in the Seven Kingdoms. This is a well-known fact."

After a pause, he continued: "He values ​​you, so he won't treat you as an outsider."

Green shook his head slightly: "I only brought two guards. This is my respect for Duke Stannis, but my request is not excessive. I can't think of a reason for you to refuse on behalf of Lord Stannis, Sir Davos." .”

Before Davos could answer, he added: "Before entering the castle, please let me see the bread and salt."

Davos shrugged helplessly, turned his head and whispered to his son.

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Everyone walked silently, and the atmosphere seemed dull.

While walking, Green looked at the Onion Knight, who had a heavy face, and said, "Sir Davos, do you want to hear a joke?"

Davos glanced at Green, whose face became gentle, and nodded slightly.

"Two days ago, when I was boarding the boat at the Blackwater River Pier, I heard..."

After a pause, Green continued: "Count Adrian Cetiga of Crab Island has claimed dominance over the Crab Claw Peninsula."

After saying that, he chuckled to himself.

The Celtigar family of Crab Island is a noble loyal to Dragonstone Island. They originated from the Valyrian Free Fortress in the Eastern Continent. They are a noble and wealthy family with ancient bloodlines.

Green's eyes trembled... Rumor has it that the Celtigar family's castle is filled with precious Myrian carpets, Volantis glass, gold and silver vessels, jeweled goblets, a majestic falcon, and a handful of Valyrian A steel axe, a horn that can wake up monsters under the sea, countless boxes of rubies and endless wine.

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Green's laughter was not loud, but it made Sir Davos's cheeks feel hot, and those who followed him fell silent.

"Hey hey hey!"

Mengton glanced at the people around him blankly, and then... he suddenly laughed... After the lord told the joke, no one laughed, so he naturally had to make up for it.

Green: "..."

Davos and others: "..."

Menton blinked, then pulled off the visor of his helmet.

Davos pondered for a while and then said to Green: "Count Adrian soaks in wine every day."

"Drunken talk?"

Green sneered and said: "Sir Davos, you should be very clear about Lord Stannis's purpose of meeting me, but your behavior made me feel contempt and arrogance."

After a pause, he asked: "Everyone understands what you are preparing for. Have you already gathered 100,000 troops? To use a metaphor, do you want me to beg to join you?"

Davos deeply felt Green's anger, and he secretly cursed the stupidity of those people. The allies that he had a lot of confidence in were now likely to be lost.

He bit the bullet and explained: "Earl Green, you don't have to trust others, but you can definitely trust Lord Stannis, and he is the true heir to the Iron Throne."

Green said coldly: "Sir Davos, have you forgotten the war more than ten years ago?"

Davos was not a man with a dexterous tongue. He opened his mouth. He wanted to say something, but he was at a loss for words.

He understood what Green was referring to. They all knew how the Baratheon family obtained the Iron Throne. Bloodline and inheritance would indeed have an advantage, but according to the current situation, only the final winner of the war could sit on the Iron Throne. Chair.

Davos still spoke: "Earl Green, no man with a righteous heart can tolerate the ugliness of Lannister."

Green's eyes moved slightly... You are right, it can be said that almost everyone in the Seven Kingdoms has sufficient reason to attack the Lannister.

"The love of the people..."

Green sighed softly, reached out and patted Davos on the arm, and said: "Sir Davos, do you think Lord Stannis sat on the Iron Throne because he was loved by everyone, or did he sit on it because he was loved by everyone? The Iron Throne?"

Davos stopped immediately. His eyes were wide open and he stared at Green blankly. It was like a storm was rising in his heart.

Green patted Davos again, reminding him to keep walking.

Davos came back to his senses, and his tone was rare and urgent: "Earl Green, jurisprudence..."

Green raised his hand and interrupted the Onion Knight: "Sir Davos, I admire your character very much. This is the truth. My main purpose today is to come and see you and see that you are well. I am very pleased. .”

Green's smile was gentle and his tone was sincere.

Davos first nodded towards Green and said, "Earl Green, the Iron Throne needs a person with true justice."

Green nodded in agreement: "I have to admit, this is rare, but..."

He added: "I am honest with you, the people of Crab Claw Peninsula will never forget the sacred mission of guarding the Iron Throne, but the people of Crab Claw Peninsula will never be the servants of a certain person. Let's go, Ser Davos."