The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Stone Drum Tower, Picture Table Hall.

Green rested his hands on the table with a map of Westeros that was detailedly carved, and his eyes slowly scanned every inch of the "land" above.

Lord Davos glanced at Green and said respectfully: "Duke Green, according to the deal between His Majesty Stannis and you, this place belongs to you from now on. My mission has been completed."

Green raised his eyes from the map, stared at Davos for a while, tapped his chin gently, and said, "Thank you."

He waved and said in a calm tone: "Please come here, Earl Davos."

A slight doubt appeared on Earl Davos's face, he glanced at Green, and then walked towards the map table.

Green also moved a few steps. He reached out and patted Davos's arm. He moved his eyes to the map table again and said, "You allowed me to successfully take over Dragonstone Island. I should reward you."

Hearing this, Davos nodded quickly and said: "Your Majesty, I am just fulfilling my responsibilities. This is really not worthy of reward. Moreover... you will personally canonize my eldest son as a knight. This is already the seat of the Seaworth family." It’s a great honor and I will definitely remember your kindness.”

Green smiled and said: "Dale Seaworth can be canonized as a knight because he is outstanding enough, and also because I firmly believe that he will not disgrace the title of knight."

He raised his hand to stop Davos who was about to speak, and then said: "What I want to reward you is some news about the Red Keep, and the Red Keep has never had any secrets. It is a small thank you for your dedication. "

Green walked a few steps and stood still. His hand passed over the Stormlands on the map and said: "If nothing happens, after Duke Tywin's funeral is over, Duke Mace will lead the army from the Reach south and enter. Stormland.”

Hearing this, Davos's eyes trembled slightly. His Majesty Stannis had already obtained the relevant information (Chapter 372), as well as the information that Kleb would attack Dragonstone. At that time... he had I have suspected that someone deliberately revealed it to them, and the purpose is easy to guess... It is nothing more than hoping that both of them will lose. .

Seeing Davos' reaction, Green's eyes moved slightly and said, "It seems you already know something..."

Davos was silent. He hesitated for a while before he said, "Sorry, sir, there are many businessmen selling information at the docks of Dragonstone Island."

After a pause, he added: "The Red Fort has a large amount of information and the price is very cheap, but most of it is difficult to distinguish between true and false."

"You seem to have obtained reliable information. Perhaps you also know that the Imperial Council ordered me to attack Dragonstone Island."

Green sighed: "Their behavior is as despicable as ever... Forget it, I will continue the topic."

He looked directly at Davos: "Do you know Tyrell's true purpose?"

Davos met Green's gaze, paused for a moment, and replied: "As far as I know it is... Storm's End Castle."

"Yes, Storm's End."

Green nodded, looked at the map, and said, "To be precise, what they really want is Tyrell's right to rule the Stormlands."

He pointed to the location of Storm's End: "As long as this castle is not breached, the turmoil in the Stormlands will not end. The Duke of Mace is a benevolent lord, but mercy cannot restrain the lords and soldiers below for a long time. "

His finger moved above Dorne: "Prince Oberyn died tragically in the Women's Ward of King's Landing, and the Lannister openly protected family members suspected of being the murderer... In this situation, Prince Doran can still maintain his sanity. , in fact, the main reason is because Duke Tywin is still alive, and now that the lion is dead... Dorne may go north to invade the Stormlands in an upright manner in the name of revenge. "

He moved his finger and clicked on the location of Cape Wrath: "With the Tyrell army, plus the Martell army, the Stormlands are destined to become the next Riverlands littered with corpses. Lord Davos, you know it very well. , in front of the out-of-control soldiers, there is no distinction between civilians and nobles."

Lord Davos' pupils shrank, Cape Wrath... Rainforest... This is the land given to him by His Majesty Stannis. His wife and two young sons (the sixth and seventh children) are still there. .

He tried his best to hide the panic on his face, bowed and said, "Thank you sincerely for reminding me. I swear, I will always remember your kindness."

Davos raised his eyes and glanced at Green, who was staring at the storm. He paused and said, "Your Majesty, if you have no other instructions, please allow me to take my leave."

He had no doubt about the danger Green told him, because he could tell that it was all true, and the actual situation would probably be even worse. Therefore, he must set sail immediately, racing against time to pick up his family members who stayed in the rainforest before the war breaks out, and then... He can carefully consider the future matters after ensuring the safety of his family, including the safety of his wife and children. Safety is always the most important...

"Then what?"

Green's voice suddenly interrupted Davos's thoughts, and he looked over blankly.

Green continued: "Where do you plan to take your family? Of course you can keep your family away from the smoke of war, but...then what? As Lord Stannis's former right hand, I don't think there is anyone in the Seven Kingdoms. You have no place to live, are you going to the other side of the strait? Do you want your sons to inherit the old skills of the Seaworth family and become smugglers who like to go out under dark clouds? Or do you want to be free with your friends? ……pirate?"

Earl Davos was once again stunned in place. He suddenly remembered his sons who were excited at the gate of Dragonstone just now. They...especially his eldest son, Dale, would definitely be so excited that he could not sleep all night because he was When His Majesty Stannis was made a knight, he couldn't sleep all night, although... the pain on his chopped knuckles also played a part in the reason.

His sons could have had a better life...

Davos's face instantly turned bitter: "Your Majesty, it is my incompetence as a father. The best I can do is to prevent them from falling into danger. This is a favor bestowed on me by your kindness. I really have no choice." ………”

"No, you still have a choice."

Green turned to face Davos and continued: "Sixteen years ago, you drove a boat carrying onions to break through the blockade of the Redwyne fleet to deliver supplies to Storm's End. Since then, you have become Lord Stannis. The Onion Knight.”

He reached out and grabbed Davos's arm: "Sixteen years later, Lord Stannis banished you, Free Knight, Davos Seaworth... I hope you will give me your loyalty and serve for I fight, I advise, and in return I protect the Seaworths."

More than a year ago, Duke Green personally invited one of his sons to serve in Kleb's fleet (Chapter 176.). At that time, the situation was complicated... Although he was honored, he had to decline politely.

Today, Kleb's invitation came again, and it was to himself... Davos could deeply feel Duke Green's sincerity. The man in front of him, as a top noble, could do this for a wandering knight who was a smuggler. This place is already an incomparable gift, but...

"Lord Green, I have nothing to repay, but I cannot become His Majesty Stannis's enemy. I ask for your mercy." Davos couldn't help but lower his face, full of guilt. He felt that he was selfish. For the sake of his so-called honor, Choosing to sacrifice the future of his sons.

He also failed Duke Green's trust and respect. He was wondering...should he cut off the knuckles of the other hand to express his sincere apology and at the same time...save more manicures? Trouble.

At this time, Green's voice sounded: "Perhaps one day, Lord Stannis and I will meet on the battlefield..."

He patted Davos lightly and said, "If that day comes, I can promise you that I will allow you to stay away from that battlefield."

Green's words weighed on Davos's heart like a mountain. At this moment, he was extremely worried that he would not be able to live up to this trust.

His trembling lips opened slightly, wanting to say some words of gratitude, but his throat seemed to be tightly held by an invisible force.

After a pause, since he was speechless for the time being...he chose to kneel down first, because he was worried that Duke Green would misunderstand.

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At noon that day, the messenger crows carrying Green's autographed letters flew to Mermaid Harbor and Seagull Town respectively. Under his command, the Mermaid Harbor Fleet and the Seagull Town Fleet will mobilize warships and assemble at the Dragonstone Port to form Kleb's new fleet - the Dragonstone Fleet. The fleet commander will be Dragonstone appointed by Green. Lord Davos Seaworth, acting governor.

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Burning torches illuminated the deep and ancient tunnels at the bottom of the Dragonstone volcano.

Davos picked up a black stone, handed it to Green, and said, "Lord Green, is this the kind of stone you are looking for?"

Green's eyes fell on the slightly oily black stone in his hand, and he looked at it for a while... He didn't recognize it.

His eyebrows raised slightly: "What's its name?"

Davos couldn't hide the doubtful look in his eyes, and he replied respectfully: "The bachelor of Dragonstone told me that it is called 'obsidian', and this kind of stone..."

After a pause, he added: "There are a lot of them, big and big, forming mineral deposits. Most of them are black, but there are also green, red, and even purple."

Green handed the stone in his hand to Brienne behind him, nodded slightly, and said, "That should be it. Obsidian... is called 'frozen fire' in ancient Valyrian."

When they walked out of the cave and embarked on the road to Dragonstone Castle, Green glanced at the Onion Knight who was following him silently and said: "Count Davos, according to the ancient legends passed down by our ancestors, in the Age of Heroes, The Children of the Forest give the Night's Watch one hundred obsidian daggers every year."

Davos blinked, with a thoughtful look on his face, and said, "Perhaps obsidian was a relatively valuable item a long time ago?"

Green smiled and said: "Maybe it was in the past, but the other legend about it is what I value."

He suddenly stopped and made a gesture. The guards following him immediately understood and quickly dispersed their alert. Soon, only he and Davos were left in the place.

Green said: "Weapons made of obsidian are one of the few enemies of the White Walkers. White Walkers who are cut by them will die on the spot."

Davos opened his eyes in surprise and said, "White Walker?"

Green's expression became slightly solemn: "More than a month ago, I met with the instructors of the Night Watch and the Wandering Crow in King's Landing (Chapter 355). They brought shocking news about the corpses that had disappeared for thousands of years. Appeared in the Great Wall of Despair again.”

Davos blinked again: "Ghoul?"

Green nodded and said seriously: "According to the legends of the ancestors, wights are dead people or other dead animals resurrected by the White Walkers using dark magic. They will completely obey the orders of the White Walkers."

Davos opened his mouth, slowed down a little, and said: "Not long ago, I read the letter from the Night's Watch (Chapter 381). The letter was sent to Dragonstone about two months ago. The content... mentioned that the wildlings north of the Wall were moving south on a large scale."

After a pause, Green slowly said: "In addition, Lord Stannis suddenly decided to go north to the Wall... I believe that with his wisdom and perseverance, unless he encounters something more important than the crown of the Seven Kingdoms, he will never trade with me for Dragonstone."

Davos hesitated and said: "My lord, please forgive me for offending you. White Walkers and wights are just legends after all. Should we take this matter seriously?"

Hearing this, Green chuckled and said: "The night is dark and dangerous everywhere ? "

He reached out and patted Davos, who looked a little embarrassed, and then said: "It was Lady Melisandre who facilitated the deal between me and Lord Stannis. She told me that Lord Stannis went north to fight against the dark forces, and the wildfire I supported was very attractive to them. "

Davos scratched his thick beard and said: "I have had the honor to see the gift you sent."

Green took a step and continued to move forward: "Let's go, my loyal Davos."

After walking a few steps, he turned his head to look at Davos and suddenly said: "What is your impression of Lady Melisandre?"

Davos paused slightly, shrugged his shoulders, and said: "She is better at playing with fire."

Green smiled and raised his face: "Good answer."

Back in the Table Hall, King Green began to issue orders one by one.

Dragonstone has a sparse population, and most of them are fishermen, but what Green needs is a large number of miners. He first thought of the refugees from the riverlands gathered in King's Landing, and he gave the task of hiring miners to Crabbe Company.

If the daily workload is completed, four gold royals per year. After a slight hesitation, the benevolent Lord Green waved the quill pen in his hand and added... food and accommodation are provided.

The quill pen paused again. Mining not only requires miners, but also requires people to cook, clean, wash clothes, etc. Soon, the generous Lord Green continued to wave the quill pen in his hand, and the miners' families... were hired first.

After arranging the mining, the next step was the obsidian weapon chief.

It takes time to recruit enough weapon craftsmen. Green plans to transfer half of the craftsmen from Whispering Castle first.

The main weapons made of obsidian are temporarily set as: daggers, spearheads and arrowheads.