The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 211 The Way Out for the Kinslayer
Hugo was surprised when he learned that Tyrion Lannister was coming to see him.

After all, according to the logic of the original work, shouldn't he go further east to join the Dragon Queen?
However, this accident only lasted for a moment. Hu Ge understood that he had brought earth-shaking changes to the world, so it was normal for changes to occur in these things.

When Tyrion arrived, the negotiations between Hugo and Braavos broke down. Braavos was unwilling to accept the harsh conditions that Hugo prepared for them, and Hugo didn't expect them to accept them. Next, Hugo prepared to use the fleet he had built for a long time to besiege Braavos.

During this period, he was assassinated several times by the Faceless Men sent by Braavos. Of course, these assassinations all ended in failure, but the Braavos people soon turned their attention to his senior officers, using assassinations to create panic. The Black Blade has been fighting against them, but the results achieved can only be said to be barely acceptable - the Faceless Men have too great an advantage in doing this kind of thing.

However, assassination is ultimately something that cannot be tolerated in public. Thanks to the vigilance against the Faceless Men and the relatively complete military system, the damage that the Faceless Men can cause is very limited. Killing one or two officers at important nodes will not change anything at all.

And, most importantly, even if they killed these officers, with people now so wary of the Faceless Men, they might pay a greater price if they were not careful.

Although they had to attack Braavos by force, Hugo thought it would be a very easy battle. After all, what stood in their way was not the boundless ocean, but the lagoon surrounding Braavos. He could even use boats to force a road to the city of Braavos.

However, Hugo did not relax his vigilance. Although he had many ships, it would be troublesome if the Braavos used fire attacks.

However, this worry was also resolved by the sudden heavy rain that fell from the sky, and the locals said that it would rain continuously for the next few months, which put Hugo at ease.

So, while ordering the attack on Braavos, Hugo asked the dwarf to come to see him.

And so, when the long-prepared Andal fleet began to attack, Tyrion also came before Hugo.

On the south bank of Lake Wharf, Hugo Tollett was sitting comfortably on a chair, surrounded by many guards, with a small plate filled with various dried fruits at hand, watching his fleet march towards Braavos.

The ships that made up Hugo's fleet were of various types, ranging from fishing boats on the Free Folk River to warships produced in Xinbodi. However, the quality of the sailors on board was not bad at all.

They were either free folk of the river, many of whom had served in the Braavos fleet and were excellent sailors; or sailors drawn from Pentos and the Myrish Coast, also with rich service experience.

Of course, when it comes to naval battles in the ocean, they are still slightly inferior to the Purple Sail Fleet, but now they are fighting in the walnut lake. Although this walnut lake has protected Braavos for so long, it is, after all, just a walnut lake.

Here, there is not much room for maneuvering, it can be said to be a complete confrontation of strength.

Hugo watched his fleet forming an untidy battle formation and charging towards the Purple Sail Fleet that was ready for battle. The various long-range weapons on the Purple Sail Fleet were fired at the Andals in unison. Ships were hit one after another, and the Andals responded. Although their accuracy was far inferior to that of the Purple Sail Fleet, at this distance, it was enough to make up for many shortcomings.

The Braavos formed a series of small battle formations, tearing apart the Andal fleet. The quality of the Purple Sail Fleet was demonstrated, and Andal warships were constantly being divided. However, as Hugo thought, this was just a lake after all, and there was no room for so much fantasy.

As the Andal ships swarmed in, the local advantage that the Braavos were trying to create was quickly torn apart. Many purple-sailed ships were boarded by the Andal ships coming from all directions, and a fierce boarding battle began.

Hugo looked at the deafening scene of shouting and killing above the lagoon and stuffed some raisins into his mouth. His ability in naval battles was limited, not to mention a battle in such a narrow lagoon. He just had to watch here and wait for the result.

At this time, Tyrion was also brought in, and Hugo was able to take a good look at this famous dwarf.

Hugo had very little contact with this famous dwarf in Westeros. After all, he was the Grand Duke of Andas, and Tyrion was just a little devil in Casterly Rock. Hugo was still mainly active in Westeros, and he rarely returned to Westeros after completing the expedition.

"Lord Tyrion Lannister, I am glad to see you, and I am deeply sorry for what has happened across the Narrow Sea."

Tyrion was wearing a gray cloak with an ordinary black top underneath. He didn't look like a Lannister young master at all, and could only be considered an ordinary dwarf.

"Lord Hugo, that incident is indeed regrettable. I have a small question. What do you think about it?" Tyrion's attitude was very humble, but his question was very direct, and it could be said that he went straight to the point.

"I have no opinion. Tywin Lannister is only reaping what he has sown."

As someone who has read the original novel, Hugo naturally knows all the ins and outs here. Emotionally, he stands on the side of the dwarfs, and in terms of practical interests, he also stands on the side of the dwarfs. It was the Tyrion who helped him solve the problem of Tywin.

Although in Hugo's opinion, Tywin is a very exaggerated person who is bound by masks and personality, he is ultimately an excellent head of a noble family. With him around, the Iron Throne would not have seen the series of idiotic operations that occurred after Robert's death.

And now that he's gone, things are full of possibilities.

Hugo saw Tyrion's barely perceptible relief, which made the corners of Hugo's mouth rise slightly. This feeling of holding power and having others come to please him and figure out his thoughts, and feeling like a band being conducted and moving along with his movements, was something he never got tired of no matter how many times he experienced it.

Moreover, the dwarf in front of him could even be said to be the smartest and most capable person in the world. Hugo felt a sense of accomplishment as he watched such a person follow his baton.

"Lord Tyrion, if you are willing to join my cause, then I welcome you. If you are just passing through my place, I will also prepare supplies for you to take you on your way. However, if you want to join me, you must go through some procedures."

Hugo is willing to take Tyrion under his command, but his reputation as a patricide still needs to be dealt with.

He did not intend to give the dwarf a lot of power. He had no shortage of people of Tyrion's position under his command, and there was no need to squeeze someone in. Therefore, he would only provide an opportunity, a chance for Tyrion to solve his problems by himself.

"What is that? Lord Hugo."

"The devotees of the Seven Gods are planning a new expedition."

Hugo looked at the battle on the lagoon. It would take a long time for this battle to come to an end. Some ships were already sinking and countless sailors jumped off the ship to survive, but no one rescued those who fell into the water. Both sides were busy fighting each other.

"The target of this expedition is the Axe Peninsula, the origin of the Andals. It is nominally the territory of Qohor, but it is more deeply influenced by Braavos and the Ibbenese," said Hugo.

"More than a decade ago, when I led the believers to cross the sea to my homeland, I swore an oath: My duty would not end until I expelled the slave owners who oppressed the Andals, made the unbelievers who persecuted the Seven Gods submit, and led everyone to recover the ancestral homeland from the coast to the Axe Peninsula. Unfortunately, after the initial victory, the expeditionary force was besieged by the surrounding city-states and its combat power was greatly reduced. When it gradually recovered, our respected King of Conquerors had already directed the focus of the expedition to the south, and the war in the northern mountains was deadlocked. Further recovery of the homeland had to be put on hold. To this day, whenever I think of my inability to fulfill the sacred oath I made, I often feel anxious. Over time, it has almost become a kind of heart disease."

"Now, the Northern Confederation has actually disintegrated, and Braavos' hegemony on the north coast is about to collapse. As Braavos' old rival, the God-King of Ibben also wants to tear a piece of flesh from its corpse. As the regent of the Iron Throne in the east, I also need to take over everything left by the Braavos people and establish a stable eastern border for the kingdom. This will naturally lead to a fundamental conflict with the Ibben people. In the past, the Iron Throne and the Ibben people have been allied for nearly ten years. But now, with the fall of Braavos, our alliance with Ibben can be regarded as over. We must use swords instead of letters and use force to defend the fruits of victory."

"When the battle of Braavos is over, you can recruit volunteers from the army and nearby. I will provide you with some money and food. So, Lord Tyrion, are you willing to join this holy war and wash away the crime of kinslaying under the banner of the Seven Gods?"

Hugo looked into Tyrion's eyes, and in them, Hugo saw determination. He already knew what Tyrion would say.

"Very good, Tyrion, I'm glad you made the right choice. Please cherish this opportunity." Hugo said.

"I know more about your experience than you think I know. During the expedition more than ten years ago, your brother, Jaime, took advantage of Robert's inspection to send your legal wife to the East. At first, she lived in Upper Lorn and was protected by Commander Tyget. However, after the invasion of the centaurs, Tyget thought that the area was becoming increasingly unsafe, so he found me and asked me to take over the relevant matters. I had no reason to refuse, and I arranged for her to be placed in Andas in an absolutely safe place that year. You are a legal couple certified by the priests, and no one can prevent your reunion. If you want to see your wife and children now, I will arrange it."

Hugo's words made the little devil pause involuntarily. The clever dwarf lost all his composure in that instant, and even spoke hesitantly. This made Hugo a little confused. Based on what he knew, it was impossible for Jaime to remain silent about this. Could it be that the Kingslayer was too seriously injured and did not tell him this information in detail before his death?

However, Hugo did not dwell on this matter for too long. After Tyrion calmed down, he just waved his hand to let him retreat and continued to look at the lagoon where the battle was taking place.

(End of this chapter)