The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

After leaving the Government Affairs Hall, Green found a shady spot nearby and stopped.

The play continues, it just needs an ending.

Green frowned and stood for a while. His ears moved and he heard footsteps.

"Earl Green." It was Varys's voice.

Green, who came back to his senses, looked towards Varys with a confused tone: "Lord Varys?"

Wallis held his hands together and nodded: "I'm really sorry. My unintentional words seem to make you distressed. This was not my intention."

Green shook his head and said: "It's my own problem. Your words made me aware of some problems that I had never thought of."

Green's location is relatively remote near the Government Affairs Office, and the view is wide.

This is a convenient place for conversation.

Varys stared at one place and said in a cold tone: "People will subconsciously ignore things they don't want to face. This is human nature, including me and the group of people who are still prosperous and wealthy. We are all Targaryen's oath-breakers. By."

Wallis looked at Green again, with a gentle face: "It was only more than ten years ago, and many people still remember it, including me.

Earl Green, you are different. You are unfamiliar with Targaryen, and all your impressions come from past records.

However, I see that your thoughts suddenly become complicated. I think it is the precious character passed down from generation to generation of Kleib's ancestors that has long been engraved in the blood. You may be aware of this. "

Green sighed slightly and said: "Perhaps Kleb's tradition of staying away from the Red Castle is correct. I should not leave the Crab Claw Peninsula and my home."

Varys comforted: "Earl Green, but I know you have to come out. The Red Castle has been wary of the Crab Claw Peninsula. There is a lack of trust between the two sides, and the location of the Crab Claw Peninsula happens to be the king's territory.

Now that I have discovered the sword hanging above my head, I don't know when it will fall... In this situation, anyone would choose to save themselves.

Therefore, I agree with and support your choice. Self-rescue is human instinct, which is reasonable and beyond reproach. "

Green's eyes moved, and he asked: "Thank you Lord Varys, your words comforted me, but, I take the liberty... you seem to have other intentions."

Wallis took out an envelope and handed it to Green, saying: "Your eyes can distinguish between good and evil. This is really enviable. Take this letter. I still say the same thing. Sympathy for a person does not mean pity." A person depends on how you look at him.”

Green took the unsealed envelope and asked doubtfully, "This is it?"

Wallis smiled and nodded: "No need to wonder, you can open it and take a look now."

Green nodded, opened the envelope, took out the letter and lowered his eyes.

Green's brown eyes trembled. This was a letter written by Varys to Governor Pentos.

In the letter, Wallis first praised Green's character and explained that Green's purpose was for trade between the two places, namely Mermaid Harbor and Pentos.

Green read it quickly and put the letter away again.

Varys held his hands together and said in a gentle tone: "I think this letter can at least guarantee your safety in Pentos, and you will have some leeway, so you don't have to worry in a hurry."

Could it be that he acted too well?

After luring the wolf into the house, wouldn't Varys be worried about me killing the dragon directly?

Varys continued: "I think even though we are separated by a long time, because of our former friendship...at least Governor Illyrio will not deliberately embarrass you.

I still have some people in Pentos, and I can take care of you a little, Count Green, as long as you put your own safety first. "

The number of men Green can bring is at most a few dozen. How can he capture Pentos with just a few dozen men?

Greene had revealed the idea of ​​raiding Pentos, and Varisi was aware of it.

Since Varys already knows, Illyrio will naturally know as well. They are always cautious, and even if Green's words sound foolhardy, they will be fully prepared.

Moreover, Wallis's little bird is everywhere, and all abnormalities are invisible to it.

Chew Varys's words carefully. Although his words seem to be thinking about you, they contain a hidden threat.

Am I being threatened by an egg? Green is not angry at all... Game of Thrones is all about results.

Varys patted Green's... arm tenderly, with a kind look in his eyes: "Go out and have a look. The current Red Castle cannot tolerate noble loyalty. You still have three years. Think more about yourself. Maybe you can find a way out. A new answer to trouble you again.”

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Hook Lane, Kleb's new house.

Near noon, An Gai, who was on "mission" to the Storm Land, returned safely, and Butler Leiden welcomed him.

Leiden spread his arms towards Ange and said enthusiastically: "Ange, welcome home."

The travel-worn Ange hugged Leiden and said, "Leiden, thank you for your welcome. I like this feeling."

Leiden smiled and said: "The time is right, take a bath first? Or should I prepare food for you first?"

An Gai touched his stomach sheepishly and said, "I'm too hungry. Believe me, if you let me take a bath now, you will see me drowned in the bathtub."

Leiden laughed and said: "I don't want to invite the Silent Sisters. Do as you wish. This is your freedom and this is the law of the lord."

Why does Leiden mention the Lord's Law?

After Green took over the territory, in order to change bad habits and optimize customs, taking into account the environment of the Crab Claw Peninsula, he had to regulate everything according to the laws of the lord.

One of the purposes of Green's various laws was to increase the cohesion of the soldiers.

For example, the current situation in Angai.

Because of the task assigned by Green, Ange went to the storm ground to meet Brienne.

According to Green's laws, when you return from a mission, you must be greeted by someone, and the first meal must be meat and wine, plus a heated bath.

This is the operation of King Juan Green, using meticulous lord laws to strengthen the soldiers' sense of belonging.

Green believes that many of the laws he made that are not like laws, although they started as laws, will become fine traditions of the Crab Claw Peninsula over time.

An Gai, who had finished lunch, was lying in the bathtub with his eyes slightly closed, looking relaxed.

An Gai felt that the most correct thing he had done in his life was to believe in the strange fat man—Mengton Weishui.

An Gai, who had a career as a mercenary, was very defensive, let alone a stranger.

That day, at the Blackwater River Pier... Angai recalled that Mengton's honesty and inexplicable feeling made him let down his guard and be willing to trust the person in front of him.

The gods did not abandon him, and Angei became Lord Green's personal guard, and was still trusted by him.

Ange exhaled. He was thinking about what Mengton had told him. The girls in Kleib's territory were enthusiastic and proactive.

An Gai only knows how to take out the golden dragon in his pocket when it comes to matters between men and women, so he prefers to be passive.

Mengton said that he would definitely be very popular with the girls in the territory, and Ange believed him!

Maybe this time when he returns to Kleb's territory with Lord Green, he can get married immediately and live a happy life!

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A week later, Kleb Manor.

Dick's life during this period was both painful and happy.

The happy thing is that I can share a sumptuous dinner with my sister Yulia every day.

Yulia's attitude towards herself was less smiling than before, but she made him feel warmer and warmer.

Every time, Dick cheered up and happily chatted with his sister while eating. He found that as long as he seriously studied the courses arranged by Jeffrey, his sister's clothes and jewelry would become better and better. The more, the richer the food on the table at the same time.

Of course, Dick did not do well at the beginning. He has developed a careless character. Even when facing Jeffrey, who frightens him, he will habitually cheat and cheat.

The next night, when he saw Yulia wearing a coarse cloth dress and a few pieces of black bread on the table, and compared the treatment yesterday, Dick realized that his cleverness had not been hidden from Jeffrey's eyes. .

Yulia didn't complain, biting into the hard black bread, she still happily recounted Dick's long-dizzy childhood memories.

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"You don't want to watch Yulia live a hard life because of you, right?"

Dick finally fully understood the meaning of this sentence.

Starting from the bottom of his heart, Dick studied the various courses arranged by Jeffrey seriously.

This is where Dick's miserable days come from.

What pained Dick was not the swordsmanship lessons, but the etiquette lessons.

Although the sword skills course was a little tiring, Dick soon fell in love with the feeling of wielding a sword and gradually enjoyed it.

What really caused Dick physical and mental pain was the etiquette course... The housekeeper named Surana, who wore a dagger at her waist, was very strict.

As long as Dick hunched over a little, he would be slapped on the back with the wooden stick in Surana's hand.

There are also all kinds of meticulous behaviors. Except for Dick's face, almost every part of his body has not escaped Surana's whipping.

"Remember, nobles should not..."

Then, bang bang!

Dick was so stunned that he couldn't help but want to refute... He is not a noble, he is just an illegitimate child!

But Dick's instinct told him not to speak out, the consequences would only be worse.

Therefore, the clever Dick held back and silently accepted Sulana's etiquette tutorial.

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Snapped!

Oh~ Dick couldn't help but scream in pain, holding the top of his head with both hands as if it was about to split.

The expressionless Surana said coldly: "Your Excellency Dick, everything else is making progress, but that look in your eyes, so far, has not allowed me to see any improvement.

Every time you are thinking about something, you will show a thief-like look. Your eyes are actively telling everyone that you are preparing to do bad things.

The look in your eyes makes even a thief unable to act well, and everyone will be subconsciously wary of you. This is tantamount to etching on your face that you are an untrustworthy person. "

Dick found that the top of his head had become swollen, and pressed it painfully, saying, "I'm very sorry, Ms. Surana, I don't know how to change this... habit."

Dick himself did not know this characteristic of his, but he did not doubt the authenticity of Surana's words.

According to Surana's words, if there is a mark on his face that he cannot be trusted... Dick feels that there must be a mark on Surana's face that he can be trusted.

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Surana nodded slightly and said: "It is a good habit to be willing to apologize. After all, humility is a virtue, but don't use it as an excuse for cowardice.

Since Lord Green has arranged for you to study, I just hope that you will pay more attention and meet Lord Green's requirements as soon as possible, so that I can be freed from the boring teaching tasks as soon as possible.

Also, I would like to give you a kind advice, don’t test anyone’s patience, life and death are at stake here, think more about your sister Yulia. "

Dick swallowed and said hurriedly: "Madam, I promise, I swear, I am definitely not lazy!"

Snapped! Dick was again beaten mercilessly by Surana.

"Have you forgotten your steady posture?"

Dick resisted the urge to rub the painful area, because if he did, he would be slapped by Sulana again.

Dick couldn't help but said doubtfully: "Sorry, ma'am, what is prudent?"

Surana then remembered that Dick had not progressed to this course yet.

This situation naturally did not trouble Surana, so she moved to the next topic, which quickly attracted Dick's attention.

"Sir Dick, I have prepared a mirror for you. It will help you and make you a sincere gentleman."

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The waves on the sea were rough, and rows of huge mountain-like waves roared and rolled towards the shore, swooping down on the rocks standing on the seaside, stirring up snow-white waves and making thunderous sounds. .

Dragonstone, dock.

Green, who had just gotten off the boat, looked up at the castle carved into the shape of a dragon, and then looked around.

Dragonstone Castle is ancient and strong, but there are not many vassals to Dragonstone Island. The islands to which Dragonstone belongs are sparsely populated, and it is difficult for the lord to raise an army.

However, Dragonstone is a fortress that is difficult to breach with conventional military force.

"Good day, Earl Green, welcome to Dragonstone."

The person who came to greet Green turned out to be the knight Davos Seaworth.

Didn’t Davos go to the Stormlands?

Green was confused because when Davos visited Green, Green remembered that Davos told him that he would go to Stormland the next day.

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Green suddenly smiled, spread his hands and hugged Davos like an old friend.

"Good day, Ser Davos. I didn't expect you to greet me personally. I am deeply honored."

Facing Green's enthusiasm, Davos's tone remained humble: "I was reporting military affairs to Lord Stannis at the time. When I heard the news that you were about to arrive, I took the initiative to come and greet you."

After finishing speaking, Davos introduced: "This is my third son, Mathos Seaworth, who serves as my first mate on the Black Bess."

Mathos was tall and thin, similar in appearance to Davos. He greeted Green and said, "Good day, Earl Green."

Mathos' demeanor was as humble and courteous as his father's.

Green replied: "Good day, Sir Mathos. The Black Bess is the pride of Sir Davos. You can serve as first officer. I think you are also his pride."

Mathos' eyes lit up, he smiled a little sheepishly, and nodded to Green in thanks.

Davos' eyes were kind, he reached out and patted Mathos, and said: "The waves are ruthless, he still needs more exercise."

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Green followed Davos all the way, and there were dragon-shaped carvings and decorations everywhere. Although Targaryen lost the Iron Throne, the traces of Targaryen were deeply imprinted here.

Green walked up the steep stone steps to the Stone Drum Tower, the main castle of Dragonstone Island.

Whenever a storm comes, the inside of its ancient walls will rumble and echo, hence the name Stone Drum Tower.

Rumor has it that the hidden passages in the Stone Drum Tower dungeon can reach the center of Longshan.

Speechless all the way, the Greens arrived at the Picture Table Hall at the top of the Stone Drum Tower.

The Picture Table Hall is a circular room. A huge table in the hall is carved with a detailed map of Westeros. Four tall narrow windows face the four directions of east, west, north and south.

Here Green met the sullen Lord Stannis.

Green caressed his chest and said, "Good day, Lord Stannis. I am deeply honored to meet you."