Game of Thrones: Kings in the North

Chapter 10 Shining Tournament Arena

Originally, Mrs. Barbaret Dustin was all smiles, but when she heard the name of "Dawn Excalibur" Arthur Dayne, the smile on her face disappeared like summer snow without a trace.

"Why did you mention 'Dawn Excalibur', what? Lord Ed, do you insist on rubbing salt into my wound?"

The voice of the ballet was a little louder, and Greatjon Amber, Earl Rodrik Rythwell, Earl Seven, Wyman Manderly and others who were chatting at the other end of the hall immediately came over.

Ed was helpless, "Mrs. Barbaret, I just used 'Dawn Excalibur' as an example."

In fact, Ed mentioned Jaime the King, Barristan Selmy the Fearless, Prince Aemon the Dragon Knight, and these are all the victorious generals of the tournament. Madam only grabbed the name of "Dawn Excalibur" Arthur Dayne.

In the "Battle of the Tower of Bliss" that year, the legendary "Dawn Sword" Arthur Dayne fell. In this classic battle sung by countless singers, Barbaret's husband, the former Earl of Barrenton, also died William Dustin.

Ed did not expect that after so many years, the name "Dawn Excalibur" could still reveal the scars in Barbaret's heart.

"Arthur Dayne killed my husband," Barbaret complained.

Ed was one of the only survivors of the "Battle of the Tower of Bliss" that year, and he understood what happened in the battle.At that time, Arthur Dane killed Ed's three partners by himself, but William Dustin was not included. Ed remembered that William Dustin was killed by Oswell Hean in the battle .

Ballerina seems to believe that Arthur Dayne killed her husband, just because of "Excalibur" fame?

Back then, Prince Rhaegar placed Ed's sister Lyanna in the Tower of Bliss in Dorne, and arranged for the legendary Kingsguard "White Bull" Gerald Hightower, "Dawn Sword" Arthur Dayne, Os Guarded by Will Hoan.

In order to rescue his sister, Ed took Earl William Dustin, Ethan Glover of Deepwood Castle, Mark Rythwell of Streamland, Theo Wall of the Mountain Clan, Martin Cassel, Ze The native Howlan Reed fought with the Three Iron Guards of the King's Forest. Except Ed and Howland Reed survived, all the others died in battle.

Greatjon Umber, Earl Seven, Herman Tallhart, Wyman Manderly and others watched from the sidelines, while Lady Ballerina's father, Earl Lathwell, looked sad.

Barbara, the widow of Barrenton, is overwhelmed with grief when she thinks of her short-lived honeymoon marriage to her husband, William Dustin. "Lord Ed, my husband died to save your sister, but you let him and other warriors' bones rest in the land of Dorne. Is this appropriate?"

Ed patiently explained, "Back then, Howland Reed and I tried to find the Silent Sisters and bring your husband and the bones of other warriors back home, but there were bones everywhere during the war, and the Silent Sisters couldn't find them at all. There was nothing I could do but bury my warrior in stone."

Ed brought back her husband's red steed for Mrs. Ballerina, but failed to bring back the body.

Mrs. Ballerina sneered, "Lord Ed was helpless, but he brought back Lyanna's bones."

Ed touched his heart, "William Dustin, like other warriors who died fighting for Winterfell, will always live in my heart."

Barbaret's eyes flashed with sadness, "Lord Ed, I am very grateful for your words. However, I can't understand why you left the remains of the warrior in your heart in the strange land of Dorne? My husband was born in the barren land , growing up under the watchful eyes of the First Ancestor King, the most important thing for the people of the barren mound is to be buried in peace."

"I immediately sent people south to Dorne to search for my husband's tomb, but they found nothing. Your warrior just disappeared in a foreign land, where strange gods guard the land. Lord Ed, if it was your brother Brandon Leading the team, it is impossible for him to abandon his comrades who died in battle like you."

"Enough!" Earl Laswell rushed over and grabbed his daughter Barbaret's wrist, "Are you crazy? How dare you disturb Lord Ed with the past."

Barbaret squeezed out a smile, "I just want to invite Lord Ed to see Domilik's performance in the martial arts arena. Lord Ed mentioned the 'Dawn Excalibur', so I chatted a few more words, that's it. thing."

Mrs. Ballerina looked at Ed with a sincere face, "Master Ed, please take a look at Domilik's riding and sword skills. He rides like your brother Brandon. Domilik has always been mine. pride."

Everyone watched Mrs. Ballerina turn and leave, Earl Laswell apologized.

"Lord Ed, please forgive me. Ever since her husband died, Ballet has been drowned in grief. She lives in the hall under the tomb of the ancestor king. Some people say that the ancestor king will slowly suck away people's vitality and let the living Becoming like a corpse, you look at the ballet, I kind of believe in this curse."

Greatjon Umber said roughly: "Women will become like this when they are widowed all the year round. Barbaret should find a man to love her fiercely on the bed. Love can nourish her. At her age, she will have no chance if she doesn't give birth again. .”

Barrentown is the third largest population gathering place in the north, second only to White Harbor and Winter Town. As a widow in Barrentown, Ballet's dowry can be described as generous. If you marry Ballet, you can rule Barrenland with her. Therefore, after she lost her husband, countless suitors flocked to her.

This includes Greatjon Umber's two uncles "Whorebane" Umber and "Crowfood" Umber, Walder Frey of the Twins, Gabriel Glover, Earl of Deepwood Moor, White Harbor Wyman Manderly, and many nobles from the Reach and the Stormlands.

However, these people were all neglected in Huangzhongtun, and as time passed, no one approached Barbaret to propose marriage.

Mrs. Ballet is about the same age as Caitlyn, and now Caitlyn is fertile with her fifth child, while Ballet has no children.Ed suddenly realized that Barbaret regarded Domeric as her own son, and she wanted to prove that her child was no worse than the children of Winterfell, so she strongly invited him to watch the competition.

When Ed, Greatjon Amber, Wyman Manderly, Herman Tallhart, Earl Seven and others appeared together on the sidelines of the school court, Mrs. Ballerina burst into a smile immediately, and Luce Bolton had a solemn expression, and he whispered a few words to Ballet, who laughed loudly.

Robb and Domeric Bolton had already put on their jousting leather armor and held blunt jousting swords in the middle of the field.

This was not a formal contest, but the duel between the heir of Winterfell and the heir of the Dreadfort still attracted many nobles, attendants, and servants to watch, and the school grounds were crowded with people.Sansa, Arya, Jenny Poole and others crowded in the crowd.

Domilik Bolton was several years older than Robb. Although Robb often defeated opponents older than himself, he had no chance in front of Domilik, and the long sword was soon blown away.

"Children fight," Greatjon Umber remarked lightly.

Jon Snow, the bastard son of Winterfell, fared slightly better than Robb, but was still easily beaten by Domeric Bolton.

Ed's adopted son, Sean, was about the same age as Domeric Bolton. The coaches, servants, and soldiers of Winterfell hoped that Sean would win. Before the game began, Sean had a confident smile on his face.

But I didn't expect that Theon was quickly caught by Domilik, and Theon's wrist was hit, and Domilik was directly disarmed.

Seeing his three apprentices defeated by the heir to the Dreadfort, Roderick Cassel, the head coach of Winterfell, helplessly pulled his snow-white beard and complained to Robb, Theon and Jon.

"In front of nobles from all over the northern border, you can lose, but you can't lose so ugly."

Mrs. Ballerina yelled at Sir Rodrik, "Old man, is this the apprentice you can use the most?"

These words obviously angered the coach of Winterfell, he waved at Harwin, "Harwin, go!"

Harwin was the son of Hullen, the stable master of Winterfell, and he was a guard of Winterfell. He was considered a good hand, but Harwin lasted no longer than Robb in front of Domilik.

Only then did people realize that when Domilik faced the two children Jon Snow and Robb, he deliberately released water.

The sword fight in the morning ended in a disastrous defeat at Winterfell, and in the afternoon it was the spear fight. During lunch, Ser Rodrik Cassel kept complaining about Theon, Robb and Jon's poor performance, especially Harwin, who made him shame.

"I can consider sending Jory Cassel to the jousting in the afternoon. I must win one." The old coach thought.

Jory Cassel is the captain of the Winterfell Guards. He once participated in the suppression of the Greyjoy Rebellion and has excellent riding skills.Littlejon Umber, Ser Herman Tallhart, and a host of knights from White Harbor also clamored to challenge Domeric.

Mrs. Ballerina brought a red horse, and Domilik put on the armor, the armor was the scarlet of the Dreadfort, the helmet was made into the head of the Leswell family horse, and his shield was engraved with the rusty crown of Aunt Dustin's family. pattern.

The coach of Winterfell is eager for revenge, but the jousting has completely become Domilik's personal show. Domilik is like a centaur, picking off the guards of Winterfell, Erin and Haihua, one by one.Littlejon Umber, Ser Herman Tallhart, and Robert Glover were also defeated by Domeric.

Every time Domeric wins, Madame de Ballerina laughs like a wolf, and Sansa and the maids applaud.Roose Bolton's expression became more serious, frowning.

Hu Lun, the head of the stable, said: "This child is very good at riding. The horse and man are one, almost like a centaur. The last time I saw such a good equestrian, it was Miss Lyanna."

In the end, Jory Cassel went off in person and defeated Domilik, but at this time Domilik's physical fitness had obviously declined after many rounds of confrontation, and many people said that Jory was invincible.

Mrs. Ballet brought Domilik to Ed, and said proudly in front of the nobles: "Master Ed, is Domilik better than your child? Whether it is your heir, illegitimate child or adopted son, Nobles from all over the northern border are no match for him."

Ed smiled and said: "Yeah, Domilik is too good. He is good at music, proficient in history, and martial arts is so good. It is really hard work for Mrs. Ballet to cultivate such outstanding young people for the northern border. I have decided to accept Domi Rick is an adopted son."

Mrs. Ballerina was stunned, "What?"

Roose Bolton walked away, cursing under his breath.

(End of this chapter)