The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Sir Osfry stepped forward, recalled for a moment, and said: "In addition to you, His Majesty the King also invited his fiancée, as well as Duke Tywin, Duke Green, Sir Jaime, and Sir Garland."

Hearing this, Cersei frowned and murmured: "Father?"

Osfori glanced at Osney, who was standing aside, and bowed: "Please allow me to excuse myself, Your Majesty the Queen Mother."

Why did Joffrey invite the old lion? This was sudden... because she knew that her son was not very close to his grandfather.

Cersei, who was still thinking about things, didn't notice the "little moves" between the Kate Black brothers. She just waved her hand casually.

Cersei felt an inexplicable worry in her heart. Her son had a tough personality and would never "give up" to others, including the old lion.

So, what is the purpose of this unexpected dinner?

Seeing that Cersei stood there motionless, Sir Osney cautiously called: "Your Majesty?"

His voice brought Cersei back to her senses, and she said with some displeasure: "Is there anything else?"

Cersei Lannister was so charming when she was angry...Osney's eyes quickly scanned the curves of her delicate body, and then immediately lowered his eyes to hide the greed in his eyes.

"No...it's okay. Please forgive my rashness."

Looking at Osney who was hesitant to speak, Cersei's eyes flashed with disdain. She didn't like men who lacked enough courage.

But he still has uses... She suppressed the disgust in her heart and said, "Go ahead and continue staring at those roses."

"As you command, it is my honor to serve you."

Ser Osney's eyes were attentive. Queen Cersei smiled perfunctorily and turned around.

But... Sir Osney, who was about to reach the door, suddenly turned back.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, actually... I thought of a good idea."

Standing in front of the window, with her back to Osney, Cersei's face flashed with impatience, and she said coldly: "Tell me."

Osney, who was eager to express himself, seemed not to hear the change in Cersei's tone. He took a step closer, paused, and said, "Maybe we can let Duke Greene try..."

Queen Cersei glanced sideways and asked, "What are you trying?"

Although there were only two of them in the room, Sir Osney still looked around, and his voice lowered unconsciously: "I think it's very safe to let him seduce Highgarden Rose, and your purpose..."

Cersei put the wine glass in her hand on the small round table by the window, turned to look at Osney, she laughed: "Are you jealous of him, serre?"

"No...it's not..." Osney was about to defend, but there was a sudden slap in the face.

"Mother...Queen Mother..."

Cersei came closer, she stretched out her hand and gently touched one of Osney's red cheeks: "As long as I am willing, that sharp sword will break through the high walls of Highgarden for me and burn all the roses there."

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and she looked at him: "If I weren't worried that more wars would affect Joffrey's rule, do you think I would play boring court games with those boring women?"

Patting Osney's cheek lightly, Cersei withdrew her hand: "You will be my sword, won't you, Ser?"

Osney's Adam's apple rolled several times, and he nodded heavily: "Yes, of course, I am sorry for my previous stupidity..."

Queen Cersei gently interrupted Osney's apology: "Don't be impatient. Your task is to use your clever tongue to make those stupid roses happy. Do it well. If you satisfy me, I will make you a real rose." noble."

She gently moved her fingers on Osney's heaving chest: "Give me the gift that you can be worthy of my... noble status."

Cersei watched tenderly as Osney left, who was filled with "fighting spirit" by her few words.

After the door closed, Cersei had a proud look on her face and replaced the little rose with a Kate Black. She felt that this "deal" was a good deal.

If it was just to find out information about Little Rose, why would she send her confidant who everyone knew?

Osney's age and appearance are reasonable...

Cersei happily picked up the wine glass and took a sip of summer red. The cunning Margaery would surely be smart enough to let Osney approach her and reveal false information to deliberately mislead the lioness.

Thinking of this, Cersei couldn't help but smile contemptuously. The stupid little Rose would never have imagined that in fact... her real purpose was to let more people see that Osney often appeared by her side.

Cersei raised her glass, and when the time was right, for her... the innocent and lovely Onis would take the initiative to stand in front of everyone and confess his crimes.

Putting the wine glass in front of her red lips, Cersei sniffed it gently, as if she could already smell the smell of victory.

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Hook Lane, Crabb's Mansion.

Green looked at the two people dressed in black, showed a gentle smile, and said: "Welcome, the strong shield that protects the kingdom."

Among them, a man about fifty years old, with a strong build, a stern face, and a black hair that was already graying, nodded slightly and said: "Good day, Duke Kleb, I am Alliser Thorne, the leader of the Night Watch."

The Night's Watch is a legion dedicated to guarding the Great Wall. The legion was established after the White Walker invasion was repulsed during the Age of Heroes. They only wear black clothes.

Another man in black, about thirty years old, with a fierce appearance and a lean build, stroked his chest and said, "Thank you for meeting me. I am Lang Ya, Glenn."

Wandering Crow is the officer responsible for recruiting men in the Night's Watch.

After the ceremony, Ser Alliser took out a letter and handed it to Green, saying: "Duke Kleb, this is a personal letter from the Duke of Winterfell. He told me that if I receive a cold reception from Lannister, I can send it to you." It's up to you."

When Green took the letter and unfolded it, he added: "It only contains some... things that happened at the Great Wall some time ago. Duke Kleb, Stark believes in the honor of the Night's Watch."

Duke Ned has become more cautious...

Green raised his eyes and looked at Alliser Thorne. The person in front of him was a royal noble and a former gold-robed officer. During the Usurper's War, after the gates of King's Landing were deceived by the Lannister, he led his golden robes to fight the Lannister army until the end, and did not surrender until the Mad King was killed.

After the war, Tywin Lannister asked Ser Alliser to choose between death or wearing black clothes. In the end... he chose the latter and became the Night's Watch on the Wall.

Ser Alliser's eyes were as bright as agate. Green tapped his chin lightly and said, "Please sit down."

The content of the letter was not long, and Green read it quickly. He grabbed the letter and murmured: "It has bright blue eyes...the characteristics of the legendary corpse..."

Wights refer to dead people or other dead creatures that have been resurrected by White Walkers. Wights are completely obedient to the command of White Walkers.

The White Walkers belong to a humanoid intelligent race that lives north of the Great Wall. They are tall, gaunt, and their skin is as pale as milk.

According to legend, about 8,000 years ago, during the long dark era known as the Long Night, a winter that lasted for twenty years, the White Walkers first came to the world.

In the end, they were repelled by the Night's Watch, and Brandon Stark, the "Fortress Builder" (he was the builder and founder of Winterfell) built the Great Wall in order to resist the invasion of the White Walkers again.

Since the White Walkers were defeated by the Night's Watch, they have disappeared. As thousands of years have passed, the White Walkers have gradually become myths used to scare children south of the Great Wall, or they often appear in people's curses.

Hearing Green's voice, Sir Alliser seemed very worried that the Night's Watch had brought lies. He immediately said: "We found two long-lost rangers during patrol. When we found them, they were already dead. , but after the body was transported back to the Great Wall, one of them suddenly resurrected in the middle of the night. The other attempted to murder Lord Commander Jeor Mormont."

The Rangers are the main combat force of the Night's Watch. They are good at surviving in the wilderness and are responsible for the reconnaissance and patrol of the Haunted Forest (located north of the Great Wall). They not only defend the Great Wall, but also go to the north of the Great Wall to fight the enemy. After the White Walkers disappear, their main enemies are the free people who are called wildlings by the people south of the Great Wall.

Green sat down and said, "Didn't Commander-in-Chief Mormont allow you to meet His Majesty the King?"

Ser Alliser was startled for a moment, then frustration and anger appeared on his face: "When the petition was held in the throne room, Glenn and I met with the Prime Minister, but they regarded us as clowns for people's entertainment. We came all the way from Eastwatch (the easternmost castle on the Great Wall, located on a windswept beach) came here by boat just to be laughed at.”

After a pause, he continued: "In order to prove that our intelligence was more convincing, the Commander-in-Chief asked us to bring an arm of the wight, but not long after we arrived in King's Landing, it rotted into pieces silently. It was originally pale and cold, but now only bones remain, and we no longer have the strongest evidence.”

Glenn also spoke: "Although Prime Minister Tywin didn't say anything on the spot, he seemed to have mistakenly thought that the Night's Watch was playing tricks on him, because he has never been summoned by him since he asked us to wait."

"We've been waiting for almost a month."

Ser Alliser clenched his fists, his voice faintly filled with anger: "The number of savages who want to sneak over the Great Wall is increasing, and the Commander-in-Chief is feeling uneasy about this... The cold wind has begun to blow, and the Wall must be defended. ...If it were someone else this time, Prime Minister Tywin might be a little more patient..."

In the solemn atmosphere, Glenn suddenly grinned: "Ser Alliser, you should have killed more Lannister soldiers."

Green couldn't help but smile. He thought the real reason was that Duke Tywin had a lot of urgent matters to deal with recently, and he didn't have the energy to take care of the northernmost matter of the Seven Kingdoms.

Seeing that Green was also laughing, Ser Alliser shrugged and stopped complaining.

After a pause, Green glanced at the two people looking at him and said directly: "Sir Alliser, what kind of help do you need?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Glen the Crow immediately replied: "Manpower, Duke Kleb, the Night Watch needs a lot of manpower, and it's best not to be rapists, thieves, or farmers who can't pay off their debts."

Green nodded, pondered for a moment, and said: "The war in the Riverlands has brought many refugees to King's Landing. You can choose suitable candidates among them. I will subsidize the required expenses free of charge. Specifically...I Let Kleibo Trading Company assist you."

Ser Alliser stood up suddenly. He looked at Green for a while and said, "Do you... do you... believe what I say, my lord?"

Green stood up and came to him, looked at him gently, and said with a hint of sadness in his voice: "Sir Alliser, in that war sixteen years ago, Kleb was the same as you, fighting for Targaryen to the end. , this is a precious friendship that others cannot understand.”

He reached out and patted Ser Alliser's arm: "Although the news you brought still makes me feel incredible,...as a descendant of the ancestors, I firmly believe in the honor of the Night's Watch."

After a period of heavy breathing, Ser Alliser and Glenn bowed deeply to Green: "We will watch until death!"

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After seeing off the Night's Watch, when Green was staring at the map of the North and rubbing his head in the study, he also received an invitation from Joffrey.

After learning the list of invitees, Green raised his eyebrows slightly. On the surface... he was the only outsider at the dinner. In fact... the most special one was Duke Tywin, because he was the only old man on the list.

This suddenness can reveal many things. Could it be that Emperor Joffrey is the "sword pointed at" Duke Tywin?

Green sighed secretly. Robb and Tyrion's affairs were enough to give Lord Tywin a headache. Couldn't others help him save some trouble?

He put on a blue robe, white trousers and black boots, and finally wore a gold swamp marigold emblem on his left chest... Lord Greene, who had a headache because of his plan to fight zombies, left the mansion with his escort in a happy mood.

Click, click, click, the horse's hooves made a crisp sound on the cobblestone road.

The horse under Green moved towards the Red Keep. He was thinking about the candidate to lead the formation of Kleb - the leader of the Burning Legion.

Green's eyes swept over the clan soldiers surrounding him. They were all the best warriors from Kleb's territory. Later...when the new clan soldiers were selected, they would return to serve as officers in Kleb's army.

In the next batch, more warriors from the valley will come to Green's side to serve as guards, and so on... This is one of the ways Lord Green controls the army.

Green looked away, a little regretful that he hadn't found the right person yet.

Then, Green looked at his personal guards, Brienne, Monton, Ange and others.

Feeling the lord's gaze, Ange nodded gracefully... Menton chuckled... Brienne waited for the order.

Unfortunately, there was not enough time... Green looked away again, shook the reins, and said: "Speed ​​up."

Approaching the gate of the Red Keep, Green saw the fluttering golden rose flag from a distance, and Sir "One-Armed" Garland standing under the flag.

After Green jumped off the horse, Garland Tyrell took the initiative to come over, caressed his chest and said, "Good night, Duke Green."