The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 34 The place where the Seven Gods first conquered

After the episode of being attacked by the Alpine clan, Hugo led the expedition force to continue forward and cross the fertile black soil belt of the valley.

As an area with deep-rooted belief in the Seven Gods, Hugo also experienced the piety of the local residents on the way through the valley.

Wealthy landowners and businessmen continued to donate supplies to the expeditionary force. As a proof of faith, ordinary farmers also sent food and clothing to the expeditionary force members on the road.

From time to time, people from the valleys swore to join the expedition. Unlike most of the people who joined the expeditionary force due to livelihood, these people from the valleys were often truly devout people.

The experience in the valley has greatly strengthened the expeditionary force's common consciousness and recognition of its mission. For the expeditionary force, this journey is like a journey of sublimation, allowing them to strengthen their beliefs and move forward into the future.

Next, amid the farewells and prayers of the people, Hugo was able to reach his goal, Seagull Town, where he would cross the sea to the east.

Seagull Town is the main port in the valley and one of the five largest cities in Westeros. It is located in a natural harbor and is ruled by the Grafson family.

Seagull Town is an important port and gateway to the valley. Its haven provides a berth for ships from King's Landing to Braavos or the North. It also has close trade with the other side of the narrow sea. There is never a shortage of people from the other side of the narrow sea in the port. vessel.

For the believers of the Seven Gods, this city also has special significance, because this is the place where the Seven Gods first conquered. When the Andals crossed the Narrow Sea and came to Westeros, the first place they landed was Seagull Town. Nearby, you can still see stones carved with seven stars and a double-edged ax by the Andals near Seagull Town - the double-edged ax is an important early symbol of the Seven Gods' faith.

In the wilderness where they landed at that time, the believers of the Seven Gods built a grand temple.

In the Usurper's War, Gulltown chose to side with Targaryen, so Robert Baratheon broke down the gate of Gulltown, killed the then Earl of Gulltown, Mark Grafson, and won the victory. His first battle in the Usurper's War.

Now, after the huge expeditionary force was settled outside the city, Hugo Tollet was looking at this city that he had visited many times in his memory before arriving at Seagull Town.

As one of the five largest cities in Westeros, Seagull Town has towering city walls. Grafson Castle stands at the highest point of the city, and there is also the Seagull Tower that soars into the sky, which is the tallest building in the city.

The young Earl Gerald Grafson led the nobles of Seagull Town to welcome Hugo's arrival. When he saw them, the leader of the expeditionary force left no trace and was relieved.

He had always been worried that Earl Grafson would be angry with him, the leader of the expeditionary force who was recruited by the Iron Throne, because of his father's death, such as refusing to open the gate of Seagull Town, but now it seems that he will not.

As long as the count does not lock him outside the city, it means that everything can be discussed. Since everything can be discussed, it is not a problem.

"May the Seven Gods bless you, Master Grafson." Hugo said. He looked at the young earl. His pale golden hair was hanging on the back of his head. The expression on the young man's face was very dull. There was a pattern on his chest. A tower, with a belt holding up the smock.

What's important is that Hugo also noticed that the seven-pointed star could be seen on the sleeves of the earl and the nobles behind him. This sign made him nod slightly without any trace.

"May the Seven Gods bless you, Lord Hugo." The young earl said gently, but Hugo could still feel the impatience underneath the gentleness, "Please enter Seagull Town, the people want to see your grace. The devout people of Seagull Town can’t wait to see you, a selfless man who went to the east to regain his homeland.”

Under the welcome of Count Grafson, Hugo and the important people of the expeditionary force passed through the gray-white gate of Seagull Town and entered the city.

When Hu Ge first entered Seagull Town, he saw gray buildings. The valley is rich in marble materials, so here, even ordinary citizens and even farmers can build their own homes with marble.

Then what Hu Ge saw was the people who burst into thunderous cheers. Flags of seven-pointed stars could be seen on every house. As the location of the Holy Land of the Seven Gods, Seagull Town has no shortage of devout people. They saw Hu Ge All the time, everyone was desperately cheering for the favored ones of God.

Hu Ge had experienced this kind of scene several times, so he got used to it in a blink of an eye. When the servants of Seagull Town led the war horses forward, Hu Ge kept waving to the people and blessing them, and his fanatical mood was because of Hu Ge. Ge's actions became even more exciting, and some people even used daggers to draw seven-pointed stars on their foreheads and chests on the spot.

"What a pious city." said the old sparrow who came to the valley for the first time. The gray and white main colors and fanatical people of Seagull Town hit the heart of the old monk.

"Wow, this place looks much better than King's Landing." Farmer Snow sighed. "The smell in the air makes me feel good. That poor place in King's Landing is just a cesspool, worse than my hometown."

Canatier remained silent as always, but the color of memories flashed in his eyes, making people wonder what he was thinking about.

Passing through the gray-white avenue of Seagull Town, Hugo and others were welcomed by the people as they meandered up the winding mountain road and arrived in front of Grafson Castle. Here, the entire Seagull Town and the haven were at their feet. Hugo handed the war horse to the servant who had been waiting for a long time, and looked at the city below. From here, the gray-white Seagull Town was filled with a solemn beauty. The coordination of this order made him feel comfortable from the bottom of his heart.

"Lord Hugo, Seagull Town was modeled after the city of Hugo, King Hugo of the Andals. The valley is very much like the hometown of the Andals, so our ancestors who first came here tried their best to restore everything they were familiar with. , but I heard that even so, Seagull Town is far from comparable to Hugo City."

Earl Jero of Seagull Town said to Hugo, who was a little obsessed with the scene under his feet, "However, don't be too obsessed with the scene under your feet. Please come in, the door of the stronghold is already open to you."

The space in the Seagull Tower is spacious and bright, and the fireplace is filled with burning firewood, making the whole space very warm. In the hall, in addition to Hugo and others and Earl Jero, there are also some people from the valley. Earl Jero immediately He introduced everyone to Hugo, and his loud voice was especially suitable for this occasion.

After the owner's introduction, Hu Ge learned that these valley people were all interested in joining the expeditionary force, but most of them were the illegitimate sons of minor nobles and big nobles, as well as members of the business group of Seagull Town.

For these people, Hu Ge only needs to nod and then send blessings to them. Now that his identity is different, he can just maintain the most basic courtesy.

Unlike the nobles who remained reserved, the merchants were very flattering in front of Hugo, offering gifts and offering support to the expeditionary force. They did not step aside until the Earl of Seagull Town coughed a few words.

"Your subordinates, please wait here for a while. There is still some time before the banquet starts. Sir Hu Ge, we can have a good chat."

Facing the Earl of Seagull Town's invitation, Hugo did not refuse and directly accepted it. He wanted to see what the Earl wanted to talk to him about. Then, under the leadership of the Earl, the two of them were able to walk to a small room aside.

After the two sat down, the servant immediately brought the wine glass, but the drink was filled with orange juice. Then the Earl of Seagull Town said, "Sir Hugo, the Prime Minister has already explained your needs to me. Since we received the order, we have As long as it takes a little more time to gather the ships, we in Seagull Town can satisfy them all."

There is also a fireplace in the small room where they are located. The fireplace is burning, driving away the moisture brought by the sea and bringing more intense warmth to the room.

"This is really great. I am very moved by the Prime Minister's integrity, and I am very grateful for your help." Hu Ge said.

"Thank you, you don't need to say that, we are just following orders."

Contrary to Hu Ge's expectations, the Earl in front of him was very frank and had no intention of talking to Hu Ge.

"In our Lord Robert's war to seize the Iron Throne, Gulltown was on the wrong side, and we paid the price. My father also lost his life for his wrong choices, although it was thanks to the mercy of the King and Hand. , Gulltown was not plundered like King's Landing, but my family and merchant group had to hand over a large amount of gold, silver and jewels, and many of the privileges granted by Targaryen were also revoked. And as we prepare to lick our wounds and regroup When we arrived at the town, King's Landing sent an order for Seagull Town to prepare ships to cross the sea. Lord Hugo, we must fulfill the orders of the Iron Throne, you must understand this."

"Yes, I understand."

The Earl of Seagull Town spoke so straightforwardly, how could Hugo not understand the subtext, "I only carried out the orders of the Iron Throne and interrupted the reconstruction of the town."

"Count Gerald, I assure you that after the expedition is successful, Seagull Town can obtain trade privileges with the territory under my rule in return for Seagull Town's contribution to the great cause of the Seven Gods."

Hu Ge immediately made a promise, although it was a worthless promise, but now he could only give these things.

"Thank you then, Lord Hugo."

Just when Hugo thought that the Earl would ask him for something more practical, he heard these words and saw the Earl's indifferent expression. Hugo understood that the Earl of Seagull Town did not care.

But then Hugo felt strange, why did the Earl of Seagull Town bring him to this small room to say this? You can't just complain.

Hugo could feel that the previous words were just the beginning, so he looked at Count Jero, and he must have something he had not finished.

(End of this chapter)