The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Lord Selwyn had to claim to support Lord Renly's claim to be king because of his only child and heir, Brienne.

When the Hall of Dusk was slowly gathering troops, Renly's sudden death gave him a good excuse to remain neutral.

Later, his daughter became one of Green's personal guards and guard captain, and she had the opportunity to choose to serve the regent.

The lonely island of Twilight Hall Tas, which is isolated overseas, did not suffer any losses in the war. Now it can be said to be the most powerful lord in the Storm Land. This also makes Earl Selwyn the vague leader of the neutral forces in the Storm Land.

However, because of his daughter, Earl Selwyn smoothly became a member of the Green Group.

According to the intelligence provided by Leighton, people around him evaluated Earl Selwyn as a benevolent lord.

Also, he loves music very much. He has a new mistress to accompany him every year, and his life is romantic.

Combining all the above, Earl Selwyn is a wise ruler and can also be said to be lucky enough.

Green pointed forward: "Come for a walk with me again."

During the stroll, Green mentioned Selwyn's daughter: "Brennes is outstanding. She is not only powerful, but also has a firm heart as a knight."

Earl Selwyn showed his old father's smile, nodded, and said: "To tell you the truth, she has been very outstanding since she was a child. Her eyes are as pure as spring water, and her heart is as white and flawless. She is the greatest beauty in my life." pride."

Green also nodded: "You taught her well. I look forward to her future achievements."

Hearing this compliment, Selwyn smiled broadly, and he nodded slightly humbly: "It's all your eyes that are shining brightly, Your Highness the Regent."

Green smiled gently and walked a few steps silently before speaking slowly: "I will carve out a fertile earldom in Baratheon's territory and give it to the Tars family."

Hearing this, the steady musician couldn't hide his excitement and bowed deeply: "This...I can't repay you. Your Highness Green, the Tas family will always be at your disposal."

Green tapped his chin, paused, and said: "Storm's End will become the summer palace of the royal family."

He paused and said again: "Selwyn, the twenty-three Stormland lords in Storm's End or the camp, which one do you choose?"

When Earl Selwyn was stunned, Green looked at him and continued: "You choose Storm's End. You are different from the Tyrell army. They are outsiders, and you are all our own. Gilbert Ser Ter Falin (the acting Lord of Storm's End appointed by Stannis) or his men, I think they will make a wise choice."

The sensitive musician lord could smell the bloodshed from Green's gentle voice, and his tone couldn't help but become respectful: "Then they..."

Green paused for a moment and said: "Go back later, find a reason to expel them, and let them return to the storm land."

He doesn't have to be bloody...

Earl Selwyn was moved. He knelt down on one knee towards Green: "Your Highness, the Tas family will always remember your kindness and will always be loyal to you. I swear to the gods in the sky."

Green lowered his eyes and looked down at Earl of Tarth, who lowered his head piously for a while, and then helped him up.

"Selwyn, I will give you trust. I hope that the Stormlands can be safely merged into the king's territory. Next, there are still very important tasks. The weather is getting colder, which indicates that the long winter is coming, and we must do it. Be prepared.”

Patting Selwyn on the shoulder, Green took a step forward and said as he walked: "The nobles have castles and fireplaces to withstand the severe cold, but the people of the Stormland are not prepared in any way. They need solid houses, warm fireplaces, thick fur clothing and enough food for the winter.”

Finally, Green drew a big, round pie: "If the people of the Stormlands can survive the long winter safely, based on your contribution, I will consider including members of the Tas family as future marriage partners of the royal family."

………

After leaving the camp, Green sent people to the Royal Forest to convey his military orders to the retainer knight Mason Baker who supervised the construction of the Royal Forest Guard camp there.

If we want to establish Krab's rule in the Stormlands as soon as possible, supporting the pro-Kleb forces headed by Earl Selwyn is naturally the best choice.

However, limited time and resources did not allow Green to directly mobilize the army for deterrence, so... Selwyn Tars, as Kleb's spokesperson in the Stormlands, needed a good reputation to more smoothly assist in establishing the new of domination.

Although less bloodshed would make it easier to maintain the current peace in the kingdom, he didn't mind drawing his sword when necessary.

When Green returned to the Red Keep, night had fallen, and the full moon hanging high cast a faint silver light.

"Regent Greene."

Seeing Green's figure appear, Brienne Tarth, who was standing outside the study door, immediately strode to greet him and saluted, her voice rarely concealing excitement.

Green looked at her with a smile and said, "You're back? I'll help you during this time, Sir."

Brienne's clear blue eyes glanced at Green quickly. She shook her head shyly, then moved silently, came behind him, and naturally returned to her original guard position, her His hand firmly grasped the hilt of the sword, and his posture was straight.

Green pursed his lips and smiled, and while walking towards the study, he ordered: "Please call Soros."

"As you command, Your Highness."

Outside the study, Sir Menton glanced at Brienne who was striding away. He looked at Ange and laughed.

"I always thought you were a kind-hearted friend, Monton."

"Hey hey hey!"

Mengton just smiled naively, Sir Ange shrugged, and said: "The vigil is very tiring, we can have a drink later, I will arrange it."

"hey-hey………"

"I'm going to get angry if you laugh again!"

…………

In the study, Thoros, who was tall and fat and dressed in red robe, stroked his chest and said, "Your Highness Green, please call me."

Green's dominance is becoming more and more stable. With the current situation, if someone wants to overturn the situation, it can be said that the only method left is assassination.

However, the cautious Lord Green attaches great importance to his own defense and arranges his personal defense forces very tightly.

The assassin could only get through the heavy defense composed of Kleb's most elite clan soldiers before he could get close to Regent Greene Kleb, who was rumored to be good at archery and had won the lance competition at the King's Landing Tourney.

However, magical means are difficult to prevent, such as... Melisandre's "shadow baby".

Therefore, he dislikes evil magic without chivalry.

"Please take a seat."

Green pointed to the chair in front of the table, and after Thoros sat down, he said, "Is there any progress in the investigation of Stannis' witch?"

The candlelight flickered, casting a small shadow on Thoros. He pondered for a moment and replied respectfully: "I have studied all the information that Lord Layton has found, and I speculate that Renly died after the legendary Lord of Light, The magic of the priestess - the shadow killer."

Green's eyebrows raised slightly: "Priestess?"

Thoros nodded and said: "The red-robed priest is a human being. Just like other human beings, there are differences between us, and we are also divided into men and women."

Green first motioned to Brienne to get the wine, and then said: "Please continue."

Thoros paused and said slowly: "Most of my understanding of Shadow Killer magic comes from the books I have read and the rumors I have heard. As far as I know... all those who master this magic are from the Lord of Light. The female priest, because the mode of summoning it is 'birth'."

Green took the wine glass from Brienne, took a sip of wine, and asked, "Delivery?"

Soros nodded slightly: "Yes, I heard that the process, or experience, of performing this magic is almost exactly the same as a woman's normal childbirth."

After a pause, he added: "Everyone knows that this kind of thing is not easy."

Green rubbed the body of the golden wine glass and said, "What are the conditions for summoning the Shadow Killer?"

Thoros smiled slightly: "It seems that you have also noticed the abnormality. Stannis suddenly became haggard, as if he was an old man. Everyone thought it was because he could not bear the blow of defeat... Everything has a price , the real fact is that his body has suffered the price of summoning the shadow killer."

He was silent for a moment and continued: "Since it is childbirth, it naturally needs a 'father' to provide its 'seed' and cultivate it. What needs to be provided is the fire of life of the father's role."

"The fire of life..."

Green sipped his wine, thought for a moment, and asked, "Can a man provide the fire of life to the priestess?"

Thoros shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid it would be difficult for ordinary people to bear this price, and they would lose their lives instead. Rumor has it that only men with the blood of the king can allow the priestess to successfully perform this kind of magic."

"The blood of kings?"

"The knowledge passed down by the Lord of Light tells me that anyone who claims to be a king, or a person with his bloodline, can be called the blood of the king. However, according to the rumors I know, only those from the Valyrian royal family Blood is the true blood of the king, and Stannis’s grandmother happens to be from the Targaryen royal family, and the blood of the king flows in his body.”

Green tapped his fingers on the armrests of the chair. After a moment of silence, he said, "Soros, how can I guard against it?"

Thoros smiled and said: "Please rest assured that the priests of the King of Light generally will not go against a king. This is a very unwise behavior."

"I have stripped Stannis of all his rights and now he is like a trapped beast."

Green looked at Soros: "We can't judge a trapped beast according to common sense, and she is his witch, and he is the source of her achievements. I think... they will not admit failure easily, let alone give up the only one." trump card.”

Listening to his words, Soros's expression gradually became serious. He was silent for a while and said: "Perhaps assassination is the fastest way to directly solve the problem, but I don't recommend you to choose this path... I am not good at it. Please forgive me for the magic of the Priest of the King of Light..."

As he spoke, he raised a hand and moved his fingers slightly. The candlelight on the candlestick suddenly rose and twisted. The originally dim and dim surroundings were instantly illuminated by the rising firelight. The light and shadow swayed, jumped, and outlined on the wall. It has a strange shape, as if there are countless hidden shadows waving their teeth.

Then, as his fingertips fell back, the manically dancing candle seemed to have lost its support in an instant, quickly withered, and soon returned to its previous soft flame.

Soros's voice then sounded: "Since the red comet streaked across the sky, I can clearly feel that my magic power has increased. I was not good at this before and was burned by it. Therefore, I judge that she is very powerful at this time. It’s dangerous, and I can’t predict the consequences of murdering her.”

"You are responsible for the safety of the kingdom, and you should avoid putting yourself in danger." He nodded slightly, "As wise as you are, this is my sincere advice, Your Highness."

Green looked at Soros, then slightly curved his mouth and said, "It seems that you already have a way to deal with the danger of the priestess."

Thoros nodded, remained silent for a moment, and said, "If necessary, I can invite the high priests from the Temple of the Lord of Light for you to protect your safety. He or they are enough to intimidate Stannis' witches."

Green raised his eyebrows: "High priest? Everything has a price. What price does it cost to invite him and them?"

“The night is dark and dangerous everywhere, but the day is bright and prosperous.”

Soros shrugged: "The mission of the servants of the Lord of Light is to spread the faith of the Lord of Light."

"There can be no more turmoil in the Seven Kingdoms."

Green rubbed his temples with one finger and continued: "The Church of the Seven Gods, which has just experienced a dispute, is very hostile to the faith that Stannis advocates. Now they are very sensitive. As the regent of the Seven Kingdoms, I cannot ignore them. feelings.”

"Of course. Your Highness, my words are only advice based on my unreserved loyalty to you. From beginning to end, I will unswervingly support any decision you make. And, the merciful light of The king never forces others to change their faith, and everything follows the original decision of the person who believes in it.”

Thoros stood up and bowed. The robe on his body swayed slightly with his movements, and as he touched the corners of his clothes, there seemed to be a faint light.

"Shadows are born from flames. When the flames go out, the shadows will dissipate. I firmly believe that flames are always your most solid and reliable shield. Your Highness, I also believe that no one will dare to hinder your great cause of saving all mankind."

After a pause, he puffed out his chest: "At least I will never allow it unless my chest stops beating."

Green nodded his chin and said, "Thank you for your loyal advice, Priest Thoros."

After the red-robed priest left, Green sat alone behind the desk, resting his elbows on the armrests, folding his fingers between his eyebrows, narrowing his eyes slightly, and fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he slowly put down his hand, called Brienne, and sent someone to call Layton.

When Layton entered the study, Green was standing in front of the long table, looking down at the map of the Seven Kingdoms spread on it.

"Your Highness."

Green looked up at him, waved, and said, "Where are Lancel and the others?"

Archbishop Lancel and his brothers, more than 100 heavily armed devout monks who had received Green's funding, had boarded the Kleb merchant ship heading north.

"The three sea transport ships accompanying Lanseer and his party (full of food and other supplies for Lancel and his party) are slow..."

Layton observed the map for a while, then moved his fingers slowly along the established route. After stopping at a location, he said, "...They should have reached the waters of Biting Bay now."

[Bite Bay is connected to the Narrow Sea and is located between the North Territory and the Valley]