Chapter 165 Trial by Combat(1/2)
When Samwell met Natalie in the corridor the next day, the little girl's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's butt.
Just as Samwell was about to say hello, he saw Natalie give a hasty salute and then disappear like a rabbit.
Samwell was left with black lines all over his forehead.
In fact, the two of them didn't do much yesterday. Natalie's courage only supported the initiative of the kiss, and then disappeared.
Arriving at the restaurant, Samwell found that Natalie was indeed there too, immersed in the pie on the plate and not daring to look at him.
Samwell walked up to her and deliberately messed up her hair, causing her to protest with all her teeth and claws, and the relationship between the two returned to what it was before.
At least on the surface.
After finishing breakfast amidst the little girl's chirping, the two of them walked around the castle for a while, and then went to the knight's hall together.
At this time, all the vassals of the Dane family had arrived, including the twelve "late" knights listed on Viscount Hughes's list, as well as the envoy from Sunspear, Prince Oberyn's
Illegitimate daughter, Nymeria Sand.
This illegitimate daughter with the same name as the Rhoynar Warrior Queen had black eyes and brown hair, skin as white as snow, and a figure as slender as a willow branch. There were more than a dozen short knives stuck in the belt around her waist.
"Wait a minute." A voice interrupted Natalie.
It turns out that in the eyes of the gods, I am the evil one.
As soon as he finished speaking, several knights stood up and echoed.
"As a Dane, you should feel honored to die by the sword of [Dawn]." Samwell said.
The dazzling light instantly made everyone in the hall hold their breath.
Natalie also took the opportunity to announce:
"Miss Nymeria, it is very impolite for you to interrupt the Earl's speech." Viscount Hughes said firmly.
The fiery red sword light dragged out, like the dawn piercing the darkness, and instantly filled everyone's vision.
"I, Natalie Dayne, in the name of Lord Starfall, hereby declare my refusal to accept Doran Martell's recruitment unless he agrees to let Oberyn Martell face justice!"
Samwell ignored her and waited for the knight opposite to put on his armor before he stepped forward, carrying only a huge sword [Dawn] on his back.
Samwell's face looked a little strange.
Glory to the Seven Gods, please bear witness!”
"This is a baseless accusation." Natalie couldn't help but defended, "Do you have any concrete evidence?"
Although he was facing a tournament champion, Theodore was not afraid at all.
Theodore gave up resistance almost instantly.
Among the crowd, only Nymeria lowered her head, looking out of place.
"The seven just gods have granted me victory and proven my innocence!"
Nymeria shrugged: "It is precisely because no one here knows whether the accusation is true or false, and cannot make a ruling, so I think the Seven Gods should make the decision. So, Lord Caesar, do you dare to accept trial by combat?"
"Judgment of the Red Viper!"
Fortunately, the flames scorched the flesh and blood and did not make the scene a mess.
"Not guilty! Not guilty!" More and more knights responded, and even the dozen knights who had been won over by Nymeria actually joined them.
Natalie also hurriedly came to persuade: "Sam, you should wear armor."
Their eyes widened, as if they couldn't believe what they were seeing.
He is an experienced knight, so he naturally knows that jousting is completely different from a real duel. What's more, the young man opposite is so arrogant that he doesn't even wear armor.
But at this moment, he saw Samwell slowly pull out the [Dawn] from behind.
"I don't have to," Samwell chuckled, "Innocence is my armor. Of course, Sir Theodore, please do as you please. After all, the gods will not grant power to the agent knight of the evil side."
Nymeria challenged: "Lord Caesar, do you dare to accept it?"
Is that [Dawn]?
That's [Dawn]!
Yes, this is the sword that has been passed down by the Dane family for thousands of years!
This is the Divine Sword of Dawn!
If he is sincere, please give him strength!
After Samwell returned the great sword [Dawn] to its sheath, everyone became quiet.
Nymeria stood between the two with an excited expression and said:
"Let's pray first!"
Nymeria suppressed her anger and shouted: "Okay! Let's begin! Please wear armor, please!"
"This is just your one-sided statement." Samwell said.
It seemed that she had made a mistake. The emotion of regret was like a poisonous snake, biting Nymeria's heart.
"Who are you saying is of unknown origin?" Ashara Dayne stood up and said.
The last thought flashed through his mind, and his consciousness was swallowed by darkness.
Natalie came to the main seat and stood there, looking at Samwell and his mother Ashara from the crowd, as if she had found the courage.
After praying, Theodore put down his visor and slowly pulled out the sword.
"Yes, Lord Caesar is the lance champion at the King's Landing Tourney." Nymeria said in a sinister tone, "Why do you need armor?"
Is this woman out of her mind? She actually wants to find someone to duel with him?
If he sins, please bring him death!
"Me?" Samwell seemed to suddenly realize something, "As long as it's not an unfounded accusation..."
"Why don't you dare." Samwell took a few steps forward, "I'm not a coward like the Red Viper."
"Justice and evil are not just words!" Theodore shouted, thinking he had seen through Samwell's trap. He immediately called his attendants and began to put on his armor.
Samwell interrupted impatiently: "Count Natalie has been personally recognized by Prince Oberyn, what? Does what your father said sound like farts?"
"You hired a killer." Nymeria said, "Many people can testify that you brought a portrait of Miss Aliria to Starfall City for confirmation, and you built your territory on Yingzui Island.
Is it just a conspiracy to starfall the city? Kill Sir Edric and Miss Aliria, and you can support someone of unknown origin to become the lord of the starfall city."
Nymeria knew that she had fallen into a misunderstanding and quickly brought the topic back:
Samwell had some impressions of this "Sand Snake" and remembered that she was the second eldest among Prince Oberyn's illegitimate daughters. She was an ambitious and dangerous woman.
"Not guilty! Not guilty!" In the hall, the knights of the Dane family also shouted.
"Judgment of the Red Viper!"
Samwell sneered and said: "Isn't this an unfounded accusation? Lord Edric and Miss Aliria had an incident in Blackport City, and I have never been there."
"Because my father knew that he would not get a fair trial. In fact, he had found the real culprit who murdered Jon Arryn, but he was secretly murdered by some people who also intended to pour dirty water on him. Out of helplessness, he
Just left King's Landing."
"No need." Samwell remained stubborn.
The firelight passed by, and Theodore's armor did not play any protective role, and was cut into two pieces at chest level.
Gods bless!
"As a Dane, I will prove that you are not worthy of this sword." Theodore shot back.
"Sorry, Lady Ashara, I didn't question you, but your daughter. After all, she is the child of a savage..."
Samwell immediately retorted: "Since Prince Oberyn thinks he is innocent, why did he flee King's Landing and not dare to face trial?"
Samwell looked around and found Nymeria Sand standing up.
"I apologize for this." Nymeria said perfunctorily, and then immediately said, "But I cannot tolerate Count Natalie's slander against my father."
Samwell stood proudly with a flaming red sword in his hand and said loudly:
…
The moment the milky white sword was unsheathed, it was covered with dense red and gold lines, like a fiery red ribbon, rising from Samwell's back.
Theodore felt that this must be the will of the gods, and it was the gods who deprived each other of their reason at this moment.
"Okay!" Nymeria seemed to be waiting for this sentence. She showed a proud expression and said, "Now many knights of the Dane family have accused you of murdering Lord Edric, the previous Earl of the Dane family, and
Miss Aliria."
"Here I come!" A middle-aged man with a resolute face and a strong body stood up, "Theodore Dane, willing to fight for justice for Sir Edric and Miss Aliria!"
Then all the knights of the Dane family responded:
"Judgment of the Red Viper!"
Nymeria also suffocated slightly. Of course she knew that Miss Ashara was a direct member of the Dain family. Even his father could not deny her inheritance rights to Starfall City, but Natalie...
However, it was also because he had only used Dawn once on the Qingting Island warship, and sailors were known to like to brag, so this Dornish illegitimate daughter probably didn't know his details.
To be continued...