The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Dragonstone Castle, Picture Table Hall.

Lord Stannis Baratheon looked at Green with a sharp look, nodded slightly, and said: "Good day, young man, can you complete the task assigned by King Robert?"

The cheekbones of Lord Stannis were sunken, and his lips were pale, thin and tight, as if he had forgotten how to smile.

Lord Stannis took a fancy to his ability... Green's brown eyes trembled, and he hesitated in his heart.

Grimm Kleb Lannister Tyrell was hesitant to add a Baratheon to his family.

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Stannis is the second son of Lord Steffon Baratheon and Kasanna Yismon. His elder brother is Robert and his younger brother is Renly.

When Stannis was 13 years old, Duke Stephen and his wife returned to Storm's End from across the Narrow Sea. Their ship sank in the Shipwreck Cove, and both Duke and Duchess died.

From the day Stannis witnessed the Pridewinds sinking on the rocks, he began to hate the Seven Gods who cruelly took away his parents. He swore to heaven that he would never worship any cruel god who drowned my parents.

During the War of the Reaver, Stannis withstood the siege of Storm's End by the Golden Rose under extremely difficult conditions. After the war, Robert was grateful to Eddard Stark for lifting the siege of Storm's End.

Stannis captured Dragonstone, and Robert blamed Stannis for letting the remaining Targaryens escape, despite the fact that Viserys and Daenerys had escaped before Stannis captured Dragonstone.

King Robert, who sat on the Iron Throne, granted Dragonstone to Stannis, but handed over the richer Baratheon family fief Storm's End to their third brother Renly Baratheon.

Stannis regarded Robert's slight as an insult, but it did not affect his due diligence in the affairs of the kingdom.

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Stannis waved his hand and said, "You all stand down."

Everyone headed by Davos nodded and retired, leaving only Stannis and Green in the hall.

Green's tone was calm: "Duke Stannis, this is an important task that I cannot refuse."

Ta-ta-ta... Stannis stepped down from the stone chair and stood tall beside the long table.

Stannis stared at the tabletop with the map of Westeros engraved on it and said, "Earl Green, I can ask King Robert to cancel your mission."

What will Stannis's next words be? As long as you are willing to be loyal to me?

Stannis is a very oppressive person, and Green does not want to face multiple-choice questions that are difficult to answer.

Moreover, if the mission is really cancelled, what will happen to his 150,000 gold dragons?

Green must make Stannis retract such a dangerous idea.

Green sighed and said: "Duke Stannis, I don't like to hide, it will make me appear hypocritical. At the beginning, I did consider finding ways to get rid of this trouble, because from my perspective, This mission came out of nowhere.”

After a pause, Green shook his head and continued: "Later, I decided to accept it. After all, this is a political matter of the kingdom, and I don't want to embarrass Queen Cersei. After all, it is about honor."

Ta-tat... Green also walked to the side of the long table and said: "Duke Stannis, I don't want to hide it. Apart from being time-consuming and labor-intensive, I don't see any other difficulties for the time being. The Red Castle consumes so many golden dragons every year. , it has been more than ten years, I am a little curious why it has no effect."

Stannis snorted coldly and said: "Idiots plus moths, you don't need to be curious about this."

Green said bluntly: "So, I would rather do something within my ability, even if it is insignificant."

Stannis looked away from the intricately carved map and stared at Grimm.

Green noticed Stannis's gaze and looked up from the map, with some doubts in his eyes, as if the words he just said were just a moment of emotion.

Stannis seemed to see his own shadow in Green... Therefore, Stannis suspected that Green's words were intentional.

Stannis has seen too many cunning people, but no matter how cunning they were, they could not escape his eyes and received the punishment they deserved.

While his character was doubted by Stannis, Green also successfully diverted Stannis's attention.

There was an unabashed scrutiny in Stannis's eyes.

Green spread his hands and said, "Your Majesty, do you need me to resign?"

"You are an interesting young man, a lot more interesting than I expected."

Stannis tapped his finger on the edge of the table and said: "Lord Green, I have inspected the Queen's Quarter in King's Landing, and you have managed it well."

"I can only say that I gained temporary stability through quick suppression. I handed it over to the Red Keep before I left King's Landing."

Stannis turned his head and looked at Green: "Do you like King's Landing?"

Green shrugged and replied: "I didn't like it that much at first. I was very happy at first, but later I found it easy to get tired."

Stannis nodded his chin slightly: "That's a good idea, Earl of Whispering Castle."

Although he didn't show it on his face, Green had been thinking about why Stannis suddenly asked him if he liked King's Landing. The simple question made him seem to have grasped something.

Green's heart moved, and his tone was filled with helplessness: "I don't want to hide it from you, Lord Duke. In fact, this earl makes me deeply regretful. I thought I would be canonized as the earl of Crab Claw Peninsula."

After Green's words fell, the hall was silent for a moment.

Stannis frowned: "That land is quite special. You have your own traditions. The current Red Castle cannot handle even slightly complicated matters."

Stannis turned around and continued: "Earl Green, you have outstanding abilities. I can provide you with an opportunity to display your talents."

Green was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully: "Use your talents?"

Stannis nodded imperceptibly and said, "I will bring justice back to the Red Keep. I can take you there."

The willful rich woman boss is replaced by a workaholic boss who can't tolerate any dirt in his eyes?

This kind of thing cannot be looked back and forward!

Green stroked his chest and said: "Your Majesty, thank you for your consideration, but Crab Claw Peninsula has always been directly loyal to Her Royal Highness the Queen."

The keen Green noticed that the corner of Stannis's mouth turned up slightly. It was subtle but he still noticed it. "Are you rejecting my invitation? Have you never thought that I am saving you?"

save me? Grimm has confirmed that Lord Stannis is interested in becoming Hand, but now he hears another question about himself.

Green's mind was racing, and he thought of Queen Cersei, and it could only be her.

In the original plot, Stannis suspected that the three legitimate children of King Robert and Queen Cersei were not actually Robert's flesh and blood, and told Duke Jon of this suspicion, and Duke Jon began to investigate the matter. investigation.

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Stannis did not ignore Green because of the difference in status. On the contrary, it can be said that he took him very seriously.

This is true on the surface, but Green doesn't think it's that simple. Stannis is also a power player.

Green soon got his answer.

Stannis's tone was cold: "The Robert Kingdom does not trust me, and my appearance in person can easily be mistaken for a conspiracy. I handed the matter over to Duke Jon, which also gave him a chance to protect his honor."

Green looked dazed on his face, but he was relieved in his heart.

Stannis didn't say it outright, but it wasn't in vain.

Once things happen, according to normal development, Stannis will easily gain Green's allegiance because of his words today.

Green also wanted to understand something now.

Stannis's character disdains deception. He values ​​Green's ability, but this is not the main reason.

Stannis is interested in the army in Green's hands, and he has already begun preparations in advance for possible war, or a Lannister counterattack.

When the war starts, the status of the military nobles will rise sharply, and the patience of the big shots will become full.

emmm~ Doesn’t his Crab Claw Peninsula have any secrets?

Ta-ta-ta... Stannis' tall figure sat down on the stone chair again.

Stannis looked at Green and said: "Earl Green, you have given me a lot of surprises, and I have also taken a fancy to your talents, but don't worry, you still have the mission of King Robert. The more seemingly boring things can be Train yourself, and when you come here to see me again, your current doubts will be answered."

Stannis gestured towards the door, and not long after, Davos re-entered the Picture Table Hall.

"Davos, my meeting with Earl Green is over. Prepare food and wine. Please entertain him well for me."

Stannis showed the arrogance that a great noble should have.

The differences in identity, status, bloodline, etc. between nobles exist like laws.

According to the tradition of Westeros, Stannis treated Greene as courtesy, and according to the normal script, Greene should be grateful.

Green will not be secretly dissatisfied because of these. He will look at what he sees and hears objectively. After all, he is a foreigner.

Green just secretly missed the Duke of Metz who was far away in Gaoting.

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Red Fort, afternoon.

Lancel, who finally got some free time, happened to run into James with a haggard handsome face.

When Lancel saw James, he unconsciously felt guilty.

"Good day, Cousin James."

James also knew that Lancel's life was not easy, so he was not surprised by Lancel's behavior.

"Good day, Lancel. You look tired. Are you okay?"

Lancel's face looked sad: "Cousin, for Lannister, I have no problem."

James takes good care of his people, but he really can't help in this matter.

Lancel's character is a problem. The weak lion will eventually be abandoned by the lions. He also thinks this is an opportunity to exercise. The Lannister lion will eventually learn to roar.

James patted Lancel and said, "Where are you going?"

"I originally wanted to go to Earl Green, but I never had time to congratulate him in person. Then I remembered that he had already sent someone to tell me that he had left King's Landing.

Cousin Jaime, I know he will go to Essos across the Narrow Sea. Do you know how long it will take for him to come back? "

James patted Lancel and said: "It will take a while... Green told me about your help. You are very brave, and the Buck has not made you afraid."

James' rare compliment made Lancel's eyes sparkle: "Haha, I owe Greene a favor. I happened to have an opportunity that day, but there were too many eyes around, so I could only hint quietly, thankfully It was Green who understood what I meant all of a sudden, which finally made me relieved! At that time...and...the result..."

James looked at Lancel who was chattering away, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

James patted Lancel's shoulder, and this time he put more force on his hand: "Lancel, I still have something to do."

Having said that, James waved his snow-white cloak and took steps forward without waiting for Lancel's reply.

The words were suddenly interrupted. Lancel reached out and rubbed his shoulders, looking at James's leaving back with confusion.

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The Meg Tower Garden is still full of birds singing and flowers fragrant.

James spotted the red figure, a smile appeared on his face, and walked towards Cersei.

Queen Cersei frowned slightly and broke the branch.

James smiled fondly and said, "Cersei, don't you like it? Do you want to arrange for the gardener to plant other varieties?"

Cersei took back her hand and said, "Forget it, I don't like waiting."

James' eyes moved and he said warmly: "Did something happen?"

Cersei glanced at Jaime and said, "Tyrek told me that Robert wrote a personal letter to Winterfell. The messenger had already quietly set off. Tirek discovered this by accident."

Tirek Lannister is a member of the Lannister family, the son of Tygett Lannister and Dalisa Malbrand. Under the arrangement of Queen Cersei, the eleven-year-old Tirek became the son of Law. King Bo's attendant.

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James wondered: "Why didn't you use the messenger crow? It's not close there."

Cersei couldn't help but break another flower branch and said coldly: "That drunkard doesn't believe anyone in the Red Keep when he is sober, except Jon."

James smiled and shook his head, and advised: "Cersei, be careful of hurting your delicate hands."

Cersei glanced sideways at James and stretched out her hand: "Knight, help your queen clean up."

The juice from the flower branches left faint traces on Cersei's white fingers.

James raised the corners of his lips and said, "A swordsman's hands can't do fine work. Even if I'm not careful, I don't want to hurt you."

With a snort, Cersei retracted her hand and said, "James, please be more serious. I really want to know what kind of shameful deeds Robert is planning secretly."

James said helplessly: "Cersei, we can no longer intercept. Don't underestimate King Robert."

Cersei's tone was a little angry: "What is Lancel doing? He stays with Robert every day and only pours wine every day? On the contrary, young Tirek is more alert."

James moved his lips, but still did not tell the truth about meeting Lancel just now.

In order to coax Cersei, James said half-jokingly: "Cersei, would you like me to contact Green? I think he can guess some of it even without reading the content. That kid is good at this."

James thought he could still ask Tyrion, but he knew the consequences of telling him, so he gave up.

Cersei was a little moved, but immediately retracted her thoughts.

Cersei doesn't want to be looked down upon by anyone, and doing so would make it seem like she can't live without Grimm.

After pondering for a while, Cersei couldn't help but break another flower branch: "James, that drunkard is a disgrace to his life. He is always so passive. I can't swallow this breath!"

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The next day, Mermaid Harbor.

The merchant ship Green and his crew were on slowly docked at the dock.