The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Green pulled the reins, adjusted the direction of the horse, and said: "All the seven countries are looking forward to the day when you will become an adult and rule in person, and so am I, King Joffrey."

After his words fell, King Joffrey paused with a pleasant smile on his face and said: "Earl Green, please remember, regardless of whether I am an adult or not, I am already the king."

"You are the King of the Seven Kingdoms, there is no doubt about it. But..."

Green shrugged and continued: "According to tradition, or according to the world's concepts, before you are underage, no matter how outstanding you are, they will classify you as... an existence that needs to be protected under their wings."

King Joffrey was angry, and he raised his foot... and kicked Sandor who was riding on the other side.

"Dog, don't come too close to me!"

After showing off his power, King Joffrey looked at Green and said coldly: "I want to make those stupid voices disappear. A hundred tongues are not enough, just a thousand!"

Green hesitated and replied: "Your Majesty, the Seven Gods praise goodness, but a beautiful heart can also make people subconsciously sympathize with the weak."

After a pause, Joffrey turned to look at Sandor, his eyebrows asking: What did he mean?

"Interpreter" Sandor: "King, there are too many beautiful tongues for you to pull out."

After hearing this, King Joffrey, who was sitting on the saddle, almost stood up. He kicked hard and said: "Get away."

Lord Green made a secret gesture.

The primary duty of the Kingsguard is to protect the king from harm and threats. They are also sworn to obey the king's orders, keep the king's secrets, and provide advice when the king needs it.

Sir Mandon's dead fish eyes moved slightly. He drove his horse forward, took Sandor's place, and said: "Your Majesty the King, it is the honor of a knight to protect the weak."

King Joffrey's face turned red: "I don't need protection or sympathy! I am the king!"

The Hound glanced at Ser Mandon and frowned, but said nothing.

Green's voice sounded: "King Joffrey, the Vale is at your disposal."

Noticing the hound's gaze, Green smiled at him.

King Joffrey's temperament is very similar to Cersei's. As long as certain conditions are met, he can switch quickly.

He showed some satisfaction: "Earl Green, I, your king, can see your loyalty. Therefore, I will also give you trust."

Green caressed his chest and said: "Thank you for your trust. The troops and horses of the Kleb family are at your disposal, King Joffrey."

Joffrey Baratheon nodded with satisfaction.

Then, his green eyes suddenly turned and said: "Dog, my dog! I want to take Duke Aylin to appreciate my trophies. Go and take Duke Aylin out of the dungeon."

When the hound hesitated for a moment, Ser Mandon spoke on his behalf: "Your Majesty, we cannot bring Lord Arryn out of the dungeon without the order of the Prime Minister."

With a snap, King Joffrey suddenly raised the riding crop in his hand and whipped Ser Mandon directly.

Then, he said angrily: "I am the king, I have the final say!"

Ser Mandon silently slowed his horse and "disappeared" from King Joffrey's sight.

"Dog, go quickly!"

Sandor glanced at Ser Mandon who was lagging behind, and said to Joffrey: "I guarantee your satisfaction, King."

After saying that, he kicked the horse in the belly and rode away, and Ser Mandon also ran out of the team.

Green looked at the two white robes who were getting further away and said, "King Joffrey, do you need me to send some people to follow you?"

King Joffrey raised his head proudly: "Anyone who blocks my Kingsguard is committing treason."

He suddenly looked at Green: "Aren't you afraid of Prime Minister Tywin?"

Green caressed his chest and said, "Kleb is only loyal to the royal family."

King Joffrey chuckled happily at his answer.

The king and his entourage arrived quickly but returned slowly. When the people on the street showed horror at his trophies, Joffrey was very satisfied with their reaction.

Joffrey's good mood did not last long.

The sound of dense horse hooves could be heard faintly, getting louder and louder.

In front of the road, the wild lion flag was flying, and nearly a hundred red-robed cavalry were rolling in like waves from far to near.

The horses neighed and made a loud noise.

Adam Malbrandt pulled hard on the reins, raised his front hooves, and the horse stopped in front of Joffrey.

Ser Adam pulled the reins, pulled up the visor of the lion helmet, and raised his voice: "Your Majesty the King, Lord Tywin asked me to escort you back to the Red Keep."

After speaking, he waved his hand, and the red-robed cavalry he brought took action.

After a sound of hoofbeats, Sir Adam's cavalry divided into two teams, one in front and one behind, "protecting" the king's team in the middle.

Escort? Joffrey said angrily: "What are you doing?"

Ser Adam made a gesture of invitation expressionlessly, and repeated: "Lord Tywin asked me to escort you back to the Red Keep. For your safety, we need to speed up, Lord Joffrey."

King Joffrey roared: "How dare you order me? I will chop off your head!"

Sir Adam was unmoved. He stretched out a hand forward again and said: "Your Majesty, this is all for your safety. If I have offended, I will take the initiative to apologize to the Royal Council."

Joffrey gritted his teeth and said: "This is my King's Landing. There is no danger here! I can go back whenever I want!"

His handsome face twisted: "Who do you think you are?"

Ser Adam seemed not to hear the anger in Joffrey's words: "Your Majesty the King, I am a knight of the Lannister family, and I am the Commander-in-Chief of the King's Landing Guard appointed by the Royal Council."

King Joffrey's face turned red because he could not vent his rising anger. His finger pointing at Ser Adam was trembling: "You, you, you... I will not let you go! Never!"

He couldn't bear it anymore, and with a loud sound, he pulled out the lion's tooth sword: "I will kill you now!"

Ser Adam glanced at the beautiful sword in Joffrey's hand, his eyes flashed sharply, and he said: "Your Majesty, I have to remind you that playing with a sword is dangerous."

King Joffrey was slightly startled. Seeing that his threats were ineffective, he couldn't help but panic.

He turned around and said bitterly: "Kingsguard, kill Adam Malbrandt for me!"

The remaining two Kingsguards hesitated there, paused, and Ser Boros Braun (Chapter 173) said: "Your Majesty, we were on the way back to the Red Keep."

Boros Braun is a knight from the royal realm and the Braun family. He is one of Robert I's Kingsguard.

The Kingsguard had enough reason to refuse the king's unreasonable orders because Joffrey was not yet of age.

King Joffrey doesn't think so. In his eyes... they deserve to die if they don't obey.

At this time, Green's chuckle suddenly sounded.

Click, click, click, the horse under Green walked forward, and he said: "Sir Adam, you seem to be forcing our king?"

Sir Adam stared for a while and said: "Earl Green, there is no force here, I am executing Tai..."

After a pause, he added: "This is an order from the Royal Council. It is my duty to protect the king's safety."

Seeing Green nodding, King Joffrey on the side became even more furious.

Just when he was about to get angry, Green stretched out a hand towards Sir Adam, bent his fingers inward, and said, "Sir, show me the document signed by the Royal Council."

"..." Sir Adam looked at Green with a somewhat complicated look.

After waiting for a short while, Lord Greene was very considerate: "If I am not qualified, you can just..."

He pointed sideways: "Please give it directly to His Majesty Joffrey."

King Joffrey was startled, and then... excitement suddenly flashed across his face, and he stretched out a hand, and raised his chin proudly.

After a moment of silence, Sir Adam had to explain: "Today's situation is urgent..."

Green interrupted: "You didn't, did you, Sir?"

Sir Adam: "…………"

Sir Adam remained silent, and Green said coldly: "Answer my question, Adam Malbrand."

Sir Adam stared at Green and said, "I will make it up..."

Green interrupted him again: "So, can I think that you are preparing to take away the King of the Seven Kingdoms under illegal circumstances?"

He sneered: "Or in front of the Guardian of the East?"

King Joffrey chuckled: "It is legal for me to kill him!"

Green looked sideways at Joffrey and responded seriously: "According to the laws of the kingdom, it may be possible. If you are merciful, you can also let him wear black clothes. After all, he is a noble of the West."

King Joffrey's eyes were bloodshot, and the smile on his face was cheerful: "The king's mercy allowed him to die simply."

Green shrugged, and at the same time...he secretly glanced into the distance.

Sir Adam's eyes swept across Green and Joffrey, and his voice was slightly irritated: "The king must return to the Red Keep immediately and be escorted by me! Everyone obey my orders!"

"Yes!" The red-robed cavalry brought by Sir Adam responded in unison.

The atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

Green didn't care about the threats made by Sir Adam. He repeated his previous words: "Sir, do you want to force our king?"

Sir Adam responded coldly: "There is no force, I have an obligation to protect the safety of the king."

He glanced at the dozen "bloody" guards not far away, and then said: "Count Green, things are very simple today. I have my responsibilities. Please don't continue to obstruct me."

Green glanced at Ser Adam amusedly and said loudly: "Brenne, prepare the bugle."

Green's brown eyes looked at Sir Adam: "You don't think that the only one who supports me is His Majesty the King, do you?"

He added: "Just in case, my clan soldiers are scattered a little further away. This can better ensure the safety of the king."

His eyes flashed coldly: "When the bugle sounds, the war begins."

Lord Green looked at Sir Adam, slowly raised a hand and said: "Then, please choose, Sir."

Brienne has put the Klebhorn made of horns to her mouth, just waiting for the lord's order.

There was a tense atmosphere in the air, as if a spark could spark a fierce battle.

King Joffrey couldn't help but swallow secretly, but his face was filled with excitement. He hoped that Earl Green would kill Sir Adam on the spot, right in front of his eyes.

It would be best for him to cut off the head with his own hands. Thinking of the thrill of the sword strike before, King Joffrey was still not satisfied.

Sir Adam tightened his fists, and then he discovered a problem, or he made a serious mistake. He did not expect that Greenclab would not take him, a knight of the Lannister family, seriously at all.

His previous threats...now that he encountered a real threat, seemed a bit...ridiculous?

He is a knight of the Lannister family. He is currently carrying out Lord Tywin's order. Doesn't he know that... Lannister must pay its debts?

Inside the helmet, beads of sweat beaded on Sir Adam's brow.

What would be the consequences if a war broke out here? He couldn't think clearly for a moment. He also instinctively felt that... Earl Green's behavior was not just for the king's majesty. He had other motives, but he couldn't guess it.

At this moment, Sir Adam suddenly wanted to leave the complicated King's Landing and return to the familiar and simple military camp and battlefield.

While Sir Adam's thoughts were racing, Green encouraged him: "Have you thought about it? Please let me see the courage of the Western Knights."

Why is he still provocative? Sir Adam gritted his teeth (learned from the man he admired most) and said: "Earl Kleb, this is King's Landing."

"Sir, there is no distinction on the battlefield..."

As he said that, Green suddenly looked at him from afar: "Adam Malbrand, you are very lucky."

He tilted his head and said, "King Joffrey, I saw the flags of your great-uncle and uncle. They will be here soon."

Joffrey was unhappy because his interest was affected. He frowned and said, "Kevan and Jaime? What are they doing here?"

They did not lower their voices, and Sir Adam looked back. After a pause, he couldn't help but feel relieved after seeing the flag clearly, and then... he felt extremely ashamed.

Jaime Lannister arrived first. After he stopped his horse, he glanced at Green and looked at King Joffrey.

He said: "King Joffrey, Queen Cersei asked me to protect your safety."

After saying that, he glanced sideways at Green again.

Green thought about the gift that James gave him (Chapter 318) - a blue and gold cape embroidered with the words "Guardian of the East". He "reproduced" the gift that Green had given him (Chapter 135). It's the childish revenge of an arrogant man.

But... this gift also represents a certain political meaning, such as the support of the former Guardian of the East Mirror to the successor. Some sensitive people may also think that it belongs to the Lannister family... or something like that.

Lord Green had to admit that Sir Jaime's revenge was indeed... somewhat effective.

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King Joffrey curled his lips when he heard Sir Jaime's voice; Sir Jaime didn't care at all about Joffrey's attitude.

Kevan Lannister's figure with round shoulders and thick waist appeared, and Green saw a man in red robe saying something in his ear. He guessed that the man was reporting what happened here.

After glancing at Sir Kevan and the others, King Joffrey snorted coldly and said, "Return to the Red Keep and let's go!"

He gave a sharp kick to his spurs and galloped off.

Ser Jaime frowned, and followed behind with the rest of the Kingsguard on horseback.

Sir Kevan didn't seem to see Joffrey leave. He looked at Green and smiled.

Green smiled back, urged his horse closer, and said, "Lord Kevan, is there any wine in the Prime Minister's Tower?"