The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

The face of our heavenly Father is firm and strong, judging error and upholding justice,

Determine the length of life and fortune, be kind and fond of children.

Our Lady brings the blessing of life, protects and cares for every woman,

Her smile puts an end to the fight, and she tenderly protects the little ones.

Soldiers stand before the enemy and defend our north, south, east and west,

Holding a bow, sword, and weapon in hand, he guards Zuoyou's children.

In the corridor of the Hall of Lights in the Great Sept of Baelor, beautiful songs echoed slowly, and the melodious notes seemed to penetrate deep into people's hearts.

Green Kleb stood quietly under the ceiling hung with colored lead glass balls, looking at the men and women chanting devoutly not far away. The breeze blew by, and his cloak embroidered with swamp marigolds swayed gently.

"Earl Green, I'm sorry, I seem to be late. May the gods bless you."

Green looked sideways and saw that Brother Zari was a little fatter than the last time he met (Chapter 188). He was wearing a gorgeous robe with white background and gold patterns, and he was walking slowly with a kind smile on his face.

Green showed a smile, caressed his chest and said, "Good day, Archbishop Zari, may the gods bless you."

Hearing the Archbishop's address, Brother Zari's smile deepened, and he returned the greeting: "Thank you again for your recommendation, Earl Green."

Green just smiled. After all, the Bishop of Crab Claw Peninsula was "one of his own." As a generous lord, he would not refuse a small favor.

Archbishop Zari stood beside Green and looked at the praying crowd.

After a pause, he said slowly: "The unexpected death of the Archbishop filled the Great Cathedral with cries of grief, but the anger gradually overshadowed the sadness, and they are spreading outward."

He sighed: "He is a good man. Perhaps this is a test from the gods in heaven to their servants on earth."

One of Green's eyebrows raised slightly. In fact... this was Cersei Lannister's "test".

He said: "Archbishop Zari, I heard that the election of the archbishop did not go well?"

The Church of the Seven is governed by a council of the highest-ranking monks and nuns, known as the Archbishops, who are led by the High Septon who resides in the Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing. Highbishops are usually chosen from among the archbishops, but this is not a requirement, and there have been precedents for people who did not have the status of archbishops to be appointed as highbishops: for example, the highbishop during the reign of Baelor I Targaryen was An ordinary man named Pat, he was an excellent stonemason, but he was illiterate and simple-minded. He couldn't even remember a simple prayer... It was rumored that he became the archbishop less than a year after he became the archbishop. He died of fever; for example, also during the reign of Baelor I, under the influence of Baelor I, who was "blessed by God," an eight-year-old boy was elected as the archbishop.

A look of hesitation flashed across Archbishop Zari's amiable face, and he said: "The sudden death of the former archbishop has become an excuse for some people. I think this time the church election... may take a little more time. Welcome the new Archbishop.”

Green nodded slightly, paused, and asked: "Archbishop Zari, please forgive me for being presumptuous. Is the archbishop sure... he died of murder?"

After hearing this, Archbishop Zari replied solemnly: "Count Green, this is no secret. A healthy man died of suffocation, and an archbishop was murdered in his dormitory. This is the anger of the Church of the Seven Gods. source."

Green's eyes moved slightly and said: "It seems... until the murderer of the former archbishop is found, this matter will continue to affect your election."

Archbishop Zari was startled for a moment and said: "Count Green, you are interested..."

Green smiled slightly and interrupted: "I'm just sorry for you. I don't care about the rest, or I'm a little curious about the murderer's purpose."

Archbishop Zari first looked at Green's expression secretly, then nodded slowly and said, "Yes, he is respected and loved by everyone. I can't imagine...why this kind of misfortune would happen to him."

He closed his eyes in pain and continued: "I only hope that Prime Minister Tywin can find the murderer as soon as possible and try this person for his crimes."

Green tapped his chin and said: "Complaints will spread, and they will accumulate deeper and deeper."

After his words fell, Archbishop Zari suddenly looked at Green, paused for a while, and said: "Count Green, did you hear it too?"

Green's brown eyes moved slightly, looking at Archbishop Zari, and said: "Believers have always believed that prayer is their only weapon, but I 'heard' the sound of wavering."

The Golden Robes were about to overthrow the entire King's Landing under the orders of Prime Minister Tywin, but they never dreamed that the murderer of the former Archbishop would be in Magta. It can only be said that Cersei's "power" lies in... her behavior is often not normal. It was within the scope of human imagination, and it happened unexpectedly.

The chaos in the Seven Kingdoms and the rumors of Joffrey's life experience may have calmed down the adverse effects on the surface, but secretly these things are constantly weakening the prestige of Baratheon's Iron Throne, coupled with the delay in finding the person who killed the former president. The number of complaints about the real murderer of the bishop is increasing day by day. Under this situation, both unintentional and intentional people proposed that they should regain the power to protect themselves, and the intentional people added fuel to the fire.

The two of them are their own people. Archbishop Zari lowered his voice and said: "At the election meeting this morning, someone mentioned the 'sons of warriors' and the 'assembly of the poor,' but most of the archbishops stopped the voice on the spot."

The Church of the Seven Gods once had two religious sects called the Sons of Warriors and the Assembly of the Poor.

The Warrior's Sons were made up of knights who gave up their lands and possessions, drew their swords, swore fealty to the High Septon, and fought for the Seven. The Warrior's Son wears silver-plated armor and a rainbow cape, and holds a sword with a star-shaped crystal hilt.

The "assembly of the poor" was composed of low-status commoners, not only men but also women. They were armed with whatever weapons they could find and wore clothes with a red seven-pointed star on a white background. They roam the Seven Kingdoms in large numbers, escorting devout travelers from temple to temple.

Historically, the armed organizations of the church caused a lot of "trouble" to the nobles and royal families of the Seven Kingdoms, and were later brutally suppressed by King Maegor I, known as "Meg the Cruel". At that time, King Maegor I offered bounties to members of two organizations: a gold dragon for the scalp of the Warrior's Sons, and a silver stag for the Poor Coven. The sect's armed forces were finally disbanded by Meg I, and the Church of the Seven Gods completely lost its armed forces until now.

"Archbishop Zari, I have a suggestion for you."

Green reached out and patted him, and continued: "Stay far away from the whirlpool. It is best to stay outside. This may bring you unexpected benefits."

Archbishop Zari's heart skipped a beat, and after a pause, he couldn't help but ask: "Count Green, do you mean... that there will be... a conflict?"

Green did not directly respond to his speculation: "Choice is important. What you do is up to you, monk."

After saying that, he changed the subject: "I came here today for the matter of knight canonization (Chapter 260, Chapter 288)..."

After talking about the canonization ceremony, Archbishop Zari personally sent Count Green to the church gate.

Behind Green, the pious singing continued.

The old woman is old and wise, and can predict everyone's future destiny.

Lift up the golden lamp to shine and guide the way for little children.

The blacksmith works diligently day and night to arrange everything in order,

Hammers and bellows, fires burning, make the world for little children.

The girl dances and flies in the air, and her lover sighs and feels sad.

A smile teaches birds to fly, and dreams are entrusted to children.

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The seven gods created us and listen to our prayers all the time.

Close your eyes, no worries, the gods are watching over you, little child.

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Seeing the figures of Green and Brienne appearing, Menton and Ange, who were waiting outside the door, led their horses to greet them.

Green took "Ms. Kongji" and pinned it to his waist, got on his horse and said, "Mengton, how are you?"

Mengton's honest voice sounded: "Lord Green, those eyes are still the same, they have been following us."

Green nodded and kicked the horse's belly lightly, causing the horse to pace forward.

When they rode to Mud Street, Brienne kicked the horse in the belly and leaned over, saying, "Lord Green, I feel something is wrong."

An Gai's horse also approached, and there was unconcealable excitement in his voice: "Lord Green, there is an ambush, at least thirty people..."

As he spoke, he noticed the "unkind" gaze from Brienne and immediately calmed down.

He coughed lightly and continued: "There should be someone hiding in front."

Green pulled the reins and said, "Keep going."

The dozen or so guards looked at each other and silently gathered around the lord.

The sun is like fire.

Tap-tat-tat-tat, the horse's hooves made a crisp sound on the cobblestones.

Someone suddenly shouted: "Long live the Eagle's Nest City!"

Immediately afterwards, an old carriage was suddenly pushed out, blocking the front path of Green's team, and then the back.

"For the Vale of Arryn!"

"Long live the Knights of the Vale!"

"eye for eye!"

The carriage blocking the road was set on fire, and dozens of ambushers poured out from all directions. They were armed with various weapons and pounced on Green's location like hungry wolves.

"Kill Green Kleb..."

A strong man who looked like a leader had just finished shouting, but his head was smashed on the spot by a sudden flying hammer, and sticky bright red splattered everywhere.

Brienne held the ice sword in her hand and shouted: "Protect Lord Grimm!"

The guards jumped off their horses one after another, and they quickly formed a defense line around Green. They held long swords and shouted passionately: "Protect Lord Green!"

There was a cold light flashing and the sound of metal clashing. The surrounding people screamed and hid in panic.

suddenly.

Whoosh whoosh, several arrows whizzed towards Green from the heights of the houses on the street.

Munton's buckler and Brienne's greatsword blocked all the arrows, while Anguy quickly opened his bow and nocked arrows, shooting out one after another. The archers ambush on the roof fell one after another.

"Long live the Vale of Arryn!"