iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 472 Lioness 2
With a bang, the heavy cell door was closed tightly, making a dull echo.

Brother Lancel, who had a seven-pointed star tattooed on his forehead, stared expressionlessly at Qyburn who had just walked out of the cell, like a sculpture, staring at Qyburn who had just walked out of the cell.

Behind him was a group of brown-robed monks with iron chains crossed on their chests and axes in their hands.

"The Archbishop is waiting for you." Lancel's voice was emotionless.

Qyburn nodded graciously. "Please lead the way, kid."

Afterwards, the group walked forward in silence. In front and behind Coben were the accompanying Sparrows, and their footsteps echoed in the silent passage.

They went down the stairs, passed through a hall of lights with colored lead glass balls hanging from the ceiling, and passed through two doors until they arrived at their destination.

Here... the tall altars of the Seven Gods gather under the dome of glass, gold and crystal, looking solemn and dignified.

The High Sparrow was kneeling before Heavenly Father (one of the Seven Gods) and praying devoutly.

After Lancel and the others left, Coben was left waiting alone.

Time seemed to stand still. After an unknown amount of time, Coben heard the long sigh of the High Sparrow.

"The Seven Star Bible says: All sins will eventually be forgiven, but first they must be punished."

The High Sparrow slowly stood up, turned his wrinkled face to Qyburn, and said, "The people pay tribute to the lord, the lord pays tribute to the king, and the king must pay tribute to the Seven Gods."

The cold eyes met the gentle ones. Coben bowed and said calmly, "I am just a doctor, Your Excellency the Archbishop."

The High Sparrow's cloudy eyes were filled with scrutiny as he said, "I hear miserable cries coming from the lowest level of the Red Keep's cells every night. I also hear that you spend every night there."

Coben's expression remained unchanged, with a faint smile on his face: "If necessary, you can always investigate me or judge me."

After a moment of silence, the Big Sparrow suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, are you willing to embark on the path of atonement?"

The two looked at each other again, and Coben was sure that the "ears" behind the wall had already relayed what he heard in the cell to the High Sparrow before he arrived here.

He nodded his chin lightly: "Of course, you don't have to doubt the Queen Mother's sincerity in her confession."

After a pause, Coben continued, "Can you guarantee her safety during the parade? There will be at least tens of thousands of people gathering that day."

"Of course, the Warrior's Son will protect your majesty all the way."

That night.

Coben entered the Red Castle dungeon carrying a small box. After a while... the cloaked butler of Crabb, Layton, walked out of the dungeon, and his figure quickly disappeared into the night.

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King's Landing.

In the chapel of Matus Rowan's mansion, the candlelight flickered.

Margaery Tyrell stood there, her pupils slightly constricted, and asked in disbelief, "Parade?"

Lord Matus nodded slowly with a heavy face, and said in a low voice: "I have confirmed the news. Cersei will walk back to the Red Keep from the Great Sept of Baelor on foot to atone for her adultery."

Margaery curled her fingers slightly, and she whispered, "She will return to the Red Keep, to Tommen, right?"

Lord Matus shook his head slightly, his tone soothing: "Lady Margaery, even if Cersei returns to the Red Keep, she can no longer pose a threat to you. She has been disgraced after the parade, and her career in power has come to an end."

Margery walked to the window and looked quietly at the starry night sky outside.

After a long while, she murmured: "It is better to live in humiliation than to die in pride..."

"King Tommen, Princess Myrcella." As he spoke, Lord Matus came to Margaery's side and also looked at the deep night sky.

The night breeze blew their hair, bringing a hint of coolness.

After a pause, Lord Matus continued: "According to my speculation, Cersei should be threatened by the High Sparrow."

He tilted his head and said, "Miss Margery, the parade will deal a heavy blow to the dignity of the royal family. If we continue to allow the High Sparrow to act, theocracy will eventually override royal authority. This is the true purpose of the church."

Margaret's breasts rose and fell slightly. She took a breath and opened her rosy lips slightly: "Yes, the arrangements later are very important."

She turned sideways and looked up at the person beside her: "Lord Count Matus, Tyrell needs your wisdom." Margaery's elk eyes were filled with a faint light, which made people feel pity for her.

Count Matus said slowly: "Duke Green is leading a 100,000-strong army to King's Landing. Duke Metz's army must enter King's Landing first to control the situation here."

After a pause, he said in a deep voice: "In this way, in the follow-up...whether it is negotiation or war, Tyrell will have the advantage."

Margaret's brown eyes moved slightly, Green Crabbe...

"I see. I'll write right away."

After that, she lifted her skirt and saluted him: "Thank you, Lord Matus Rowan."

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King's Avenue.

In order to express their loyalty, almost all the troops of Maidenpool came out, led by Ilanno Murton, the daughter of the Earl of Maidenpool, the wife of Dick Crabb, and a pregnant woman.

Ilanno Murton, surrounded by several knights from Maiden Spring Town, came to the horse and bowed deeply to Green who was sitting on the horse.

"Lord Green, Maiden Spring awaits your orders."

Going south along the King's Road, there is Saltpan Town, Harroway Town... plus the two thousand soldiers from Maidenspring Town, Green's army, which was said to have a hundred thousand soldiers, now has more than fifteen thousand soldiers.

The greeting was over and the army continued to advance.

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During the long march, the sun shone on the dusty road.

A burst of rapid horse hoofbeats came from afar, and Sir Per Pili came galloping on a tall horse.

After getting closer, he quickly jumped off his horse and came in front of Green.

"Lord Green, urgent news from King's Landing."

Reaching out to take the letter, Green opened the wax seal that the butler had sealed with it and began to read it. Then his brows furrowed slightly.

After a pause, Green handed the letter to Sir Pell and motioned for him to read the contents of the letter.

Sir Pell finished reading the letter quickly, put it away first, and then nodded slightly to Green: "My lord, please give me your orders."

Green looked in the direction of King's Landing. After a moment, he retracted his gaze and said, "Go and give my order to separate the infantry and cavalry. Per, I will lead all the cavalry and rush to King's Landing as quickly as possible. You will follow with all the infantry."

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A temporary camp of the Tyrell army near the Royal Forest.

Jaime dreamed that Cersei was laughing beside him. In the dream, they were still a boy and girl in Casterly Rock. They knew every part of each other...

Although he had just woken up from a beautiful dream, James' heart seemed to be shrouded in a thick haze that could not be wiped off.

Recalling the fragments in the dream, vague and disturbing...

Cersei...

James sat up and rubbed his temples, but still couldn't dispel the lingering feeling of dullness.

Sighing, he just climbed out of bed when the latest order from the Duke of Metz suddenly came from outside the tent.

The whole army is accelerating forward?
The Tyrell army broke camp at the foot of Storm's End. Their march was so slow that Jaime sometimes thought they were on a wild ramble in the Stormlands.

What happened? !
James didn't know what he was thinking of, but he picked up the white robe and walked quickly out of the tent.

(End of this chapter)