The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

"Stable?"

"Yes, sir, the Alchemist Guild has a long history. Wildfire is just one of our many terrifying secret arts. The wonders that the wise men have been able to show are complex and innumerable... Hehe... My mentor... The wise man Pollit believes that the spell to create wildfire is not as effective as the one recorded in the scroll, because with the death of the dragon, magic has also left this world."

Green raised his eyebrows slightly: "President Harlin, why do you think that is?"

President Harlin moved slightly closer to Green and said: "Magic is making a comeback. Perhaps in some corner of the world, a dragon has been born... Hehe... This world is very big."

Green's finger tapped the ruby ​​hilt of the "Ms. Void" at his waist and said: "Dragons, magic, it is said that The Citadel doesn't like them."

President Harlin smiled silently for a while, as if his body was trembling with joy: "They are a group of very stubborn guys. The cunning maesters try to make everyone think that dragons and magic... these things they can't control are evil. If... hehe... you don't like their views, the wise men are very willing to do it for you. You just need to send us there... hehe... Riverrun is a good test subject."

Green looked at the majestic Riverrun for a while, patted President Harlin on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go, I will look forward to your performance."

Green placed the fire wizards who came from afar in a nearby castle that had no owner, and sent out elite guards.

Starting the next day, under the command of the broad-minded Lord Green, tens of thousands of Crabbe soldiers began to camp on the south bank of the Red Fork River in Riverrun, less than two miles away from the Lannister camp.

All the Lannister knights or cavalry patrolling nearby were unfriendly and driven away by the blue robes.

Later, the commander of the Lannister South Bank Camp, Lucien Lannister, came to question in person, but clashed with Sir Monton who was guarding the gate of Crabbe Camp. After a fair fight, he was carried back by the Lannister soldiers.

Since then, the Lannister South Bank Camp with only a thousand soldiers was under the "surveillance" of Crabbe's army on the charge of unprovoked provocation.

…………

On a tower of Riverrun.

Brynden Tully's face was angular, and his weathered face was carved with deep lines under a mess of straight gray hair.

He looked down at the blue on the south bank of the Red Fork River, and his brows were twisted into knots.

The sound of hurried footsteps came from far away, and the heir of the Earl of Sealand City, Sir Patrick Mallister, came to the side of Duke Brynden.

Sir Patrick and Edmure Tully were good friends like brothers. He had previously refused his father's order to return to Seareach, vowing to make the Lannisters pay with blood, and to fight to the death with Lord Brynden at Riverrun.

Sir Patrick looked at Blackfish with a heavy face and said, "Lord Brynden, the raven from Seareach has delivered a letter from my father..."

He moved his lips, but couldn't continue.

Lord Brynden turned around and faced Sir Patrick, saying, "Is Lord Jason all right?"

Sir Patrick inherited his father's brown hair and blue-gray eyes. He opened his mouth, avoiding Blackfish's gaze, and said, "Two days ago, he surrendered to Lord Crabbe."

Hearing this, Lord Brynden closed his eyes for a while, then sighed slightly, "Lord Jason is a wise knight."

He raised the corner of his mouth, patted Sir Patrick's arm, and said, "You have to believe in your father's judgment. I will send you away from here as soon as possible."

Sir Patrick hurriedly explained, "It's 'wildfire'. My father said in the letter that the messenger of Lord Crabbe brought green flames. He said that it was the magic of the Mad King, and it could destroy the entire Sea Border City."

After a pause, he squeezed out his voice with difficulty and continued, "He said that if it was someone else, he might have a chance, but that person was Green Crabbe. The Seven Kingdoms knew that he almost buried all the knights loyal to the Arryn family... …”

Duke Brynden looked into the distance: “Yes, that man is now at the foot of Riverrun.”

Sir Patrick also followed Brynden’s gaze and looked over, saying: “Lord Brynden, he brought the magic of the Mad King, we…”

Duke Brynden’s expression became more determined, and his hoarse and steady voice sounded: “Evil magic will never break through Riverrun. Go back, go back to your father, and protect your family.”

Sir Patrick shook his head: “No, my father is my father, and I am me. I ask you to let me stay and fight with you!”

Duke Brynden turned his deep blue eyes to Patrick: “You must know that you are Jason’s heir. If you continue to stay here, your family and Seaside City will be in danger again.”

He stretched out his big hand and grabbed Patrick’s shoulder: “You must go back. This is my order, sir.”

In the end, the stubborn Sir Patrick was forcibly pulled away by the captain of Duke Brynden’s guard.

After standing there for a while, Blackfish flung his red and blue cloaks and walked to the other side.

A raven landed lightly on the crow's nest, and the old scholar of Riverrun City tremblingly took off the letter from it.

When he saw the emblem on the letter, the old scholar was startled, and then he quickened his pace and left.

"Master Weiman."

In the scholar's study, Duke Brynden looked at the old scholar who seemed to be anxious to climb down the stairs and called out.

"My lord, I was just about to find you."

Duke Brynden took the letter from Bachelor Wayman and looked down. He saw that it was the coat of arms of the running wolf. It was...Ned.

He hesitated for a while, then slowly opened the letter.

After reading the letter, Duke Brynden paced back and forth with a heavy expression and said, "Maester Wayman, Ned got the news that Euron brought most of the iron ships south, so he wanted to take them by sea. The Northern Army has been sent to Seaside City to support Riverrun City. We must reply quickly to stop his actions. "

"Sir, this..."

Bachelor Wayman was a little confused, and Duke Brynden sighed: "Scholar Wayman, the Earl of Seaside City... has withdrawn from this war, and he cannot assist Ned."

After a moment of silence, Bachelor Wayman also sighed slightly: "Sir Patrick picked up the letter sent by the messenger crow in Haijiang City this morning..."

After a pause, he continued: "My lord, although you have no intention of letting Duke Stark and Lady Catelyn support you, they will never agree. This has nothing to do with your determination."

Duke Brynden closed his eyes in pain: "Robb...as his great-uncle, I let my niece's son die in the Riverlands. I am not qualified to get Kate's support."

He could dream about Robb's tragic death every night. If he could have arranged things more carefully, his nephew and grandnephew would not have died like this... It was all his fault.

Now, the only reason he can continue to hold the sword is to let the murderer behind this tragedy, the Lannister... pay for the blood of Edmure and Robb.

There was sadness in Maester Wayman's voice: "Lord Blackfish, you are the last man of the Tully family... Although hatred cannot be forgotten, you have the obligation to protect the family's heritage. There is a marigold flag on the south bank of the Red Fork River. In Wandering, the Kleb family brought tens of thousands of troops to the Lannister family, and Duke Kleb's reputation as a good warrior was known to all the seven countries."

Blackfish opened his eyes and looked at Bachelor Wayman, whose face was full of worry, and said: "He also brought the Mad King's favorite toy - wildfire."

"Wildfire?" Bachelor Wayman was startled, and then he said in a hurried voice: "My lord, I beg you...please you..."

Opening his mouth, he slowed down a little before continuing: "As long as you are alive, no one can legitimately rule the Riverlands. My lord, I beg you again, please do not live or die with Riverrun."

After saying this, the old bachelor couldn't help but shed tears, and he looked at the lord with pleading eyes.

Brynden reached out and patted the old bachelor in front of him, and said: "The green flame is indeed scary, but it cannot destroy the Trout family's castle. And...according to my judgment, Kleb's army is not Lan Reinforcements from the Nest family.”

Maester Wayman wiped the tears on his face with his sleeve: "These... Lannister, Tyrell, and Kleb are allies. My lord, please..."

"sit."

Brynden first made the old bachelor sit down, and then said: "Tywin led the Westerland-Riverland-Valley alliance during his lifetime, but he is dead, so their honeymoon period is destined to end, because Lannister did not The second Tywin can stand up and continue to dominate this Lannister-dominated alliance."

Maester Wayman was still worried: "If that's the case, why did Kleb's army appear under Riverrun?"

Duke Brynden frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "Perhaps, only the gods will know his true thoughts. When Duke Kleb entered the valley last year, I don't think anyone expected that his real purpose was to rob Let the Arryn family rule the valley for thousands of years."

Academician Wayman had regained his composure at this time. He calmed down and said, "Or maybe Duke Kleb is trying to become the ultimate profiteer in the Battle of Riverrun?"

Brynden turned to the old maester, nodded heavily, and said, "If our guess is accurate, the only good news for us is that he will only watch the deadly battle between Tully and Lannister."

His big hands clenched into fists: "Speculations are still speculations. We cannot ignore the danger of wildfires. We need to put away all flammable items as soon as possible."

Maester Wayman stood up from his chair, bowed, and said: "My lord, I will look for records about wildfire. After all, most knights in Riverrun only think that thing is a Lannister imp used to destroy Stannis' fleet. of evil magic.”

"Very well, I'll help you then."

After chatting for a few more words, Duke Brynden was about to leave. Academician Wayman suddenly said: "My lord, please forgive me, as long as you are alive, Lannister or Kleb cannot be the real winner in the Battle of the Riverlands." ”

Carrying Maester Wayman on his back, Duke Brynden paused and said, "I will remember it."

…………

At night, Camp Kleb on the south bank of the Red Fork River.

Green threw the wine bag to Jaime, who came unexpectedly, and said, "Sir, you should stay by Cersei's side at this time."

Taking the wine bag, Sir James looked around the tent casually, pulled out the cork, and said, "Your Majesty, you overestimate me."

Green pointed to the empty chair next to the brazier and said, "Please sit down."

Then, he smiled and said, "I thought you would quickly adapt to the new way of getting along with Cersei."

James moved for a moment, glanced sideways at Green, then continued to move, came to the chair and sat down.

He raised his head and took a sip of wine and said, "Before coming here, I thought you might be depressed. It seems that my mind is not smart enough."

Green shrugged and said, "Compared to me, you are lucky enough. At least my last name does not allow me to put love first."

Hearing this, there was a hint of anger in Sir Jaime's voice: "Green, Cersei and I have already finished."

Green raised his face and smiled: "Okay, I will believe in your determination for the time being."

"It's definitely not temporary!" James emphasized again.

Green smiled lightly, then his smile faded, and he said: "Sir, let's get down to business first... Well, are you here for the guardian of the New West?"

Seeing the directness of Green's words, James did not hide his purpose: "Yes, but not just for him, I am also a little curious about the reason why you appeared at Riverrun. Also, I took the opportunity to visit the man who was beaten by Menton. Beat up the relatives you slept with.”

The firelight flickered, and the brown eyes and the green eyes touched for a while. Green nodded slightly and said: "Okay, I will answer you."

He took a sip of wine and continued: "I came here for Riverrun, Jaime. I plan to wait until Lannister and Tully are both injured to find an opportunity to attack Trout and the family castle."

Sir James was slightly startled by Green's answer. He waited for a while before speaking: "I really don't think it's surprising at all."

Green frowned and said: "White Knight, I really didn't expect...that you would doubt my honor?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh, and then said: "For the sake of you and Cersei, I will not disturb the siege of the Guardian of the West for the time being. On the contrary, my army will defend Riverrun on his behalf. To the south, help him use the trebuchet to scare the Tully defenders."

He held out three fingers: "If he cannot capture Riverrun within the time limit ordered by Cersei, my army will take over the war here."

Sir James frowned and said: "Green, you should know very well how difficult it is to break a castle, not to mention Riverrun is one of the most difficult castles to break in the Seven Kingdoms."

Green spread his hands and said: "Yes, but Davon Lannister did not raise any objection to Cersei's order. Doesn't this show that he is very confident in it, sergeant?"

James frowned and was silent for a while, rubbed his head, and said: "Cersei wants to get rid of her dependence on Rose Bread as soon as possible, because as long as the war in the Riverlands does not end, there will be new refugees gathering in King's Landing every day."