The day after the Battle of King's Landing, the Red Keep, throne room.
"Your Majesty, we lost nearly 36,000 people in this battle, the vast majority of whom were recruits recruited by the Tyrell family.
Then, a total of nearly 28,000 enemies were killed and 36,000 were captured. Nearly half of the remaining enemies fled to the west and north of King's Landing.
Kevan Lannister fled to the west with part of his army, and Ser Garlan and Ser Loras were leading the Tyrell cavalry in pursuit. With the obstruction of the Caves, they basically couldn't escape.
A large number of flagless rebels fled to the north, and Earl Randyll and the soldiers of the Martell and Tully families were pursuing them.
At the same time, I have sent a letter to inform Harrenhal that Little Jon and Eddard should lead the Northern Cavalry to intercept.
As for the follow-up situation of the interception, they will be transmitted to King's Landing via Raven."
Clay, who was standing at the bottom of the steps, was reporting the damage in the battle of King's Landing in an orderly manner. He paused, took a breath and then continued to report,
"According to the information sent by King Theon, Andal Royce and Stannis Baratheon, who have formed an alliance with Tywin Lannister,
Yesterday, while several fleets were fighting each other on the Blackwater River, they broke out together in the direction of Dragonstone under the protection of a spell caster.
King Theon is pursuing with the Iron Fleet, while the Redwyne fleet is staying in Blackwater Bay to collect the wreckage of the battleship in order to open the channel to King's Landing as soon as possible.
Except for the above situation, the golden robes in King's Landing are all detained in prisoner camps, and the city defense work is taken over by our northern army law enforcement forces.
Maybe it’s because the army didn’t engage in mass killings, sexual abuse, and other acts after entering the city. Today, some civilians are starting to live their normal lives.”
"Well, a very detailed report! Clay, King's Landing has just been liberated from the Lannisters. You will definitely have a hard time in the future. Come on!"
Sitting on the Iron Throne, Robb held his chin with one hand and listened to Clay's report. As soon as he finished speaking, Robb praised him with great satisfaction. Then he immediately turned to Oberyn and asked,
"Prince Oberyn, how are you doing with the remaining Lannister searches?"
"Your Majesty, I led people to conduct a general search in King's Landing yesterday. Most of the Lannister faction members are now being held in prisoner camps.
Among the direct members, only Cersei Lannister is confirmed dead, and her only intact head is now stuck on the tip of a spear on the wall of the Red Keep.
I found no trace of Jaime Lannister, Tyrion Lannister, Tommen Hisham, or Myrcella Hisham.
I don’t know if he is hiding deep in King’s Landing City now, or if he has escaped in advance!
If possible, I hope your Majesty will let me search King's Landing thoroughly again."
Upon hearing Robb's question, Oberyn replied with a look of regret on his face.
"Jaime Lannister was killed by me myself yesterday, and he should be among the corpses outside the city now.
Well, at this sensitive time, there is no need to turn the entire city of King's Landing upside down and put a high golden dragon bounty on it just for the sake of three remnants of Lannister!"
After hearing Oberyn's report, Robb first told him about killing James. Then he thought for a moment and rejected Oberyn's request.
"yes!"
When Oberyn heard this, a look of unwillingness immediately appeared on his face, but he still nodded and accepted the order.
"Prince Oberyn, your goal should not be to kill all the Lannisters, but to seek justice for Princess Yinlia.
In seven days, I will make Tywin confess the crime he committed in front of Belle Square."
Seeing the expression on Oberyn's face, Robb spoke loudly again.
"Yes, your Majesty is wise!"
Oberyn seemed to be moved by what Robb said. After thinking for a short time, he stood there and saluted Robb very sincerely.
"Go! Convey my decision and let everyone come to Baylor Plaza to witness it!
Since this rebellion among the kings that has disrupted the entire Westeros started with the Lannister family, it must be ended by our Stark family!"
"As you command!"
…
King's Landing, Rhaenys Hills.
The bustling Silk Street now has only a few people walking on the street. Although business has been affected by the war, the prostitutes on Silk Street are actually extremely grateful to the new ruler.
Because generally speaking, after the city is destroyed, these charming but low-status poor people will definitely suffer disaster.
However, due to the strict control of the Northern Law Enforcement Team, Silk Street did not suffer any disaster this time.
A fat woman with long hair and heavy makeup was walking on Silk Street carrying a basket. She came to a dilapidated house of her own, casually flipped her hair and looked around, and then ducked into it.
After entering the room, she immediately turned back and fastened the door latch. Then she walked to the corner of the room and removed a wooden cabinet, lifting up the wooden board underneath. There was a large hole under the wooden board.
"Lord Tyrion, Princess Myrcella, it's me! Come out!"
The obese woman did not enter it, but whispered in her soft voice towards the big hole under the wooden board.
Shuo Shuo Shuo!
After hearing her voice, there was a crawling sound in the cave.
Then, Tyrion, who had a bruised nose and face, crawled out first, followed shortly after by Myrcella, who had golden curly hair, skin as fair as female breasts, and tears hanging from the corners of her eyes.
"Here is the food I just bought. You should fill your stomach first! After all, I haven't eaten anything since I hid there yesterday."
"Lord Varys, how is the situation outside?"
Taking the bread from the fat woman's hand, Tyrion was not in a hurry to eat it, but first asked about the situation in King's Landing.
Upon hearing Tyrion's question, Varys took off his disguised wig and answered in his own unique voice:
"King's Landing is very good. Apart from the loss of some property, there have been no disasters.
Robb Stark is indeed a kind-hearted and capable ruler!"
"Well, when I returned to Winterfell from the Great Wall, I discovered how extraordinary he was.
By the way, since Lord Varys thinks so highly of him, your most correct choice is to offer your loyalty to the new king!"
Tyrion nodded in agreement upon hearing this, and then tentatively spoke to Varys.
"Lord Tyrion, don't worry. If I were disadvantageous to you, I would not take out Princess Myrcella first and then save you during the riot in the Red Keep!
Even if I think highly of this new king, I will not be loyal to him because he does not have the legal legitimacy to succeed the king of the Seven Kingdoms!"
Of course Varys understood the meaning of Tyrion's words, and he replied to Tyrion in a sincere tone.
"Well, although Robb Stark led troops into King's Landing like the former King Robert. But because King Robert's grandmother was Yin Geng V's daughter, Leilei Targaryen.
And has the Stark family, which has never intermarried with the Targaryens, lost its legal legitimacy?"
When he heard Varys mentioning legal legitimacy, Tyrion, who was familiar with various historical books, instantly understood what he meant and spoke out.
But Tyrion seemed to remember something. After glancing at Myrcella next to him, he continued to speak with some hesitation,
"However, Eddard Stark once slandered Joffrey and the three of them as illegitimate children.
And in the name of him and King Robert, he swore to destroy the Lannister family and have the only legal inheritance rights to the Iron Throne!"
"Well, basically everyone in Westeros knows about this. But as you said, this is just Ed Stark's slander without any evidence!
Lord Tyrion, who can prove that this is true?"
When Varys heard this, a smile appeared on his heavily made-up face, and he asked Tyrion in return.
Tyrion glanced at Myrcella, who had an unkind expression, and then nodded and replied: "Yes, no one can prove it. Because these are the slanderous words Eddard Stark said before he died!"
"Well, we will definitely not be able to leave King's Landing during this period. When the martial law period passes, we will leave together."
"After leaving King's Landing, are we going to the Valley? After all, this is the only place we can go now."
"No, Lord Tyrion. We might go further, like...Essos!"
…
The victors of the Battle of King's Landing have been busy cleaning up the mess, and seven days have passed in an instant.
In front of Linhe Gate, Clay and the Duke of Metz were waiting quietly with the golden robes reorganized by the northern soldiers early in the morning.
Without waiting for too long, an extra-long carriage procession composed of nobles from the Reach appeared in their sight. At the front of the carriage procession was the rose flag of the Tyrell family.
Crunch, crunch!
The large carriage with a simple and elegant appearance that belonged to the 'Queen of Thorns' Olenna gradually came to the two of them. Clay and the Duke of Metz quickly dismounted and saluted respectfully: "Mother (Mrs. Olenna)!"
Squeak!
The window of the large carriage opened, and a tired-looking Olenna and an excited-looking Margaery appeared behind the window.
Olenna nodded to them both, and then said: "I'm in such a hurry on this journey that my old bones are almost falling apart. I won't get out of the car. Let's just talk while walking!"
"yes!"
Clay and Duke Metz replied, mounted their horses, and then slowly accompanied the carriage into King's Landing City.
"Master Clay seems to be younger than His Majesty, right? He is fifteen years old this year? Sixteen years old?
Tsk tsk, those who follow His Majesty are all young heroes!"
Looking at Clay next to her, Olenna took the initiative to strike up a conversation with him.
"Thank you Madam Olenna for the compliment, I will be sixteen soon!"
Although he didn't know why Olenna suddenly praised him, Clay immediately replied with a polite smile.
"Margaery's cousin Desmera Redwyne is the child of Lord Paxter and my second daughter, Mina Tyrell.
She is fifteen years old, exactly the same age as you. If possible, I can arrange for her to come to King's Landing to meet you.
Of course, she is not as beautiful as Margaery. However, I believe Lord Clay has also heard about the strength and financial resources of the Redwin family!"
Olenna also smiled back at Clay, and then spoke out her purpose.
"Well, of course I am very happy. However, I need to seek the opinions of Your Majesty and my father on my marriage...
Huh? Why are the civilians in front blocking the road? Madam Olenna, please forgive me!"
Clay was stunned by Olenna's words. He nodded and answered. Then he hurriedly said goodbye to Olenna because of the traffic jam in front of the motorcade.
"Mother, the Severn family is indeed a powerful noble family in the north. But it is far behind compared to the Redwin family!
Why are you in such a hurry to introduce Desmera to Clay?"
Seeing Clay riding away, the Duke of Metz, who could no longer bear it, immediately asked Olena.
"Hmph, I think you are the only one in the Tyrell family who can ask such a question! I'm tired, Margaery, come and tell him!"
Hearing the Duke of Metz's question, Olenna sneered and then left directly from the car window, fell down on the seat and began to close her eyes and meditate.
"Father, from Highgarden to King's Landing, His Majesty has been letting Clay do the work of the King's Hand!
The Severn family was really ordinary before, but if it is the Severn family with the King's Hand, it will be completely different!"
After hearing Olenna's words, Margaery, who had been looking at the scene in King's Landing excitedly, turned to her father and answered.
"You mean, Clay will become the Hand of the King???
Why! In terms of qualifications, I was once the Hand of the King for Renly II. In terms of military exploits, I led the troops to capture King's Landing for His Majesty!
No matter what, I should be the best candidate for the King's Hand!"
After hearing Margery's words, Earl of Metz suddenly said angrily and loudly.
Looking at her father who was very excited and shouting, Margaery rolled her eyes and said to him: "Father, you are indeed the best candidate to be the Hand of the King!
However, I will become your Majesty's queen! If you become the King's Hand again, won't the power of our Tyrell family arouse your Majesty's suspicion?
Think about it, after the former King Robert married Cersei Lannister, he also did not hand over the position of Hand of the King to Tywin Lannister!"
"Hey, Margaery, you're right! For you, I really can't hold the position of Hand of the King!"
After hearing Margery's words, the Duke of Metz thought carefully and nodded very seriously before answering.
well!
Olenna in the carriage couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh when she heard her son's words.
"Hey, by the way. I forgot to ask, where are my brothers?"
Seeing that her father was being deceived, Margaery immediately changed the subject.
"Oh, the two of them are wiping out the remaining Lannister soldiers for Your Majesty. I believe it won't be long before they return with many military exploits."
"Look, I heard that she is your Majesty's queen. She is so beautiful!"
"Well, look at the family crest, this is the Tyrell family whose wealth is comparable to that of the Lannister family."
"Only a queen like this is worthy of the 'god' Robb!"
Just as the Duke of Mace was answering Margaery's question, she suddenly heard the voices of the common people separated by the golden robes. "'Robb the God'?"
Hearing some novel words among them, Margaery couldn't help but mutter them in her mouth.
"It should be the same nickname as 'Conqueror', 'Green Hand', 'Inflatable Fish', etc."
Olenna, who had closed her eyes to rest, opened her eyes. She glanced at her son outside the car window and explained to Margaery.
Then, she hesitated for a moment and continued: "However, the nickname 'god' cannot be used casually! I don't know if it will bring any harm..."
"No, grandma. This is just taken randomly by stupid people, and it will definitely not have any impact on Your Majesty!"
Hearing Olenna's words, Margaery quickly spoke to stop her from continuing. Judging from her appearance, she was worried that Robb would make even the slightest mistake.
"Hey, I hope so!"
With Clay leading the people in front to clear the road, Olenna and her party arrived at the Red Keep quickly. But when they were about to go to the throne room to meet Robb, they were informed by the guards that His Majesty had already gone to Baelor Sculpture Square.
So Olenna and her entourage hurriedly settled down in Maegor's Tower and changed into dark clothes suitable for today's scene, then rushed towards Baelor's Statue Square.
After their repeated efforts, it was almost noon. There were many civilians on the road to Belle Sculpture Square, and the carriages were very crowded.
Seeing that time was running out, Clay had no choice but to command his golden robes to forcibly disperse the crowded civilians in front and open a way for them to come out.
Fortunately, when they felt Baylor Plaza, today's business had not yet begun!
Under the leadership of Clay, Olenna, Count Mace, Margaery and others came to the podium of Belle Square.
Margaery quickly glanced around and saw Weir and other Wolf Guards scattered around the podium, their eyes constantly scanning the surrounding situation to confirm whether it was safe.
Gendry, whom he had met in Highgarden before, was standing motionless next to Will with a serious face and ice in his hands.
On the left side of the podium, two nobles whom she did not recognize, wearing civilian clothes with the Tully family crest, were chatting in low voices with Earl Rickard and other northern nobles.
On the right side of the center of the podium, Prince Oberyn was having a lively chat with the newly appointed Warden of the West, Kevin Leighton, accompanied by some of the royal nobles who had recently surrendered.
On the far right side of the podium were the nobles of the River Bend led by the Tyrell family. They were bowing to Margaery and the others and waving their hands to wave them over.
So, Olenna took Margaery and others to the circle of the Reach nobles on the right side of the podium and stood there.
It was only then that Margaery saw Robb whom she cared about.
In the middle of the square paved with white marble, in front of the statue of Baelor I standing with a compassionate expression.
Robb was wearing a low-key and luxurious black velvet jacket, gray velvet breeches, and a black high-collar cloak with the direwolf emblem embroidered with gold thread on his shoulder. He was quietly looking at the statue of Baelor I in a daze.
The crowd around him did not dare to get too close to the statue, because Bloodwind, who had controlled his body to the size of a normal direwolf, was lying lazily next to the statue.
Among the dense crowd in Baelor Square, Varys was disguised as a bald man, Tyrion was dressed as a child through his special technique, and Myrcella was transformed into an ordinary woman.
They planned to take advantage of the lifting of martial law in King's Landing today and leave King's Landing among the many civilians leaving Baelor Square.
When noon arrived, two wolf guards escorted Tywin, who was not wearing any torture equipment and was obviously washed and dressed, to the middle of the forum in the square.
When Bloodwind, who was lying under the statue, saw Tywin, Robb, who had been in a daze at the statue, turned around and faced the forum in the square.
"About a year ago, my father Eddard Stark was slandered as a traitor by the Lannister family and died here."
As soon as Robb spoke, the crowd in Berry Square fell completely silent and listened to his words quietly.
"Today, I will completely clear his name in front of everyone's witness!"
As soon as Robb finished speaking, he raised his hand casually, and a white ice mist as thick as a water tank hit the square platform from the middle of the square.
Bah, bah, bah!
The white ice mist quickly condensed into a simple ice crystal arch bridge, reflecting dazzling light under the sunlight at noon.
Then, white ice mist surged under Robb's feet, and he walked steadily on this dazzling ice crystal arch bridge.
Wow!
Although the common people of King's Landing have been hearing the nickname "God" Robb for a while, hearing about it and seeing it with their own eyes are completely different things.
At this time, Robb, who was walking on the ice crystal arch bridge, really looked like a god walking on earth in the eyes of many civilians in the square.
"Tywin Lannister, I ask you to confess the crimes you have committed in front of so many nobles and commoners!"
When Robb reached the highest point in the middle of the ice crystal arch bridge, he spoke to Tywin like a god.
"yes!"
Hearing Robb's words, Tywin nodded in agreement with unusual obedience, then looked at everyone in Baile Square and said loudly,
"I am Tywin Lannister of House Lannister. Today, under the witness of the Seven Gods, I confess my crimes!
First, when King Robert captured King's Landing, I took this opportunity to send Gregor Clegane to rape and kill Princess Yinlia Martell and her children.
This is my revenge for the time when the 'Mad King' Yinlys II rejected the marriage between Prince Rhaegar and my daughter Cersei and married Princess Yinlia Martell.
Second, King Robert did not die because of the maiden, but because I ordered his cupbearer, Lancel Lannister, to put a special poison in his wine."
"brute!"
"Bah, he is as much a regicide as his son!"
"Kill this murderer!"
Tywin confessed his two crimes in one breath. Just as he paused for breath, the civilians in Baelor Square cursed him.
Looking at the many excited civilians under the pulpit, Tywin seemed to feel the same as Eddard at that time across time.
And what's even more amazing is that at this time, what Robb said to them came to their minds.
"Tywin, I know that you have spent your life fighting for the honor and prestige of House Lannister.
However, Cersei and Jaime are dead, and all the collateral members have become my prisoners.
Although I have not yet found Tyrion, Tommen and Myrcella, I know that they will go to Essos, so I have arranged in advance for the Iron Fleet and the Redwyne Fleet to block the sea.
Please believe that I have the determination and ability to catch and kill them!
So, either, protect the family honor and let the Lannister family, which has existed since the Age of Heroes, disappear!
Or, put a stain on the family's honor and allow the Lannister family to continue, hoping to regain its previous glory at some point in the future!
Tywin, now, only you can save the Lannister family! Please make your choice!"
He shook his head and got rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind. Tywin raised his head and glanced at Robb on the ice crystal arch bridge, then gritted his teeth and continued with a livid face:
"Thirdly, the three Joffrey Baratheon brothers and sisters are not the blood of King Robert. Eddard Stark, the former Hand of the King, discovered this.
Therefore, I secretly instructed Joffrey to slander Eddard as a traitor and kill him here!"
coax!
After Tywin said this third crime, it was like a wildfire bomb exploding in the crowd. An overwhelming amount of insults and abuses poured in towards Tywin.
All kinds of phlegm, socks, broken shoes and other filth were thrown from under the pulpit to Tywin's body and surroundings.
Father! Did you see it?
After hearing Tywin finally say these words, Robb said something to the dead Eddard in his heart. He slowly walked from the ice crystal arch bridge to the pulpit, and shouted loudly: "Quiet!"
Robb's voice seemed to have a magical power, and the square that was noisy just now immediately became quiet.
"As you have heard, Tywin Lannister has indeed committed many unforgivable crimes.
In the name of the former king and the former king's hand, I sentence Tywin Lannister to death!
But Baelor the Blessed also taught us that we should be kind.
Therefore, I declare that all members of the Lannister family will abolish their noble status and be demoted to commoners!"
Robb walked to Tywin's side and loudly announced his verdict to the many civilians in the square.
After hearing Robb finish his sentence, Tywin beside him lowered his head with a complex expression.
Clang!
Seeing that the time had come, Gendry came forward from the side holding the ice. Robb reached out and pulled out the ice from the scabbard, and then said to Tywin: "Tywin Lannister, do you have any last words?
?”
"Under the witness of the gods, I hope you can keep your promise!"
When Tywin heard this, he turned his head to look at Robb and whispered to him.
Robb did not speak after hearing his last words, but nodded slightly. After seeing his statement, Tywin lowered his head again and stretched out his neck.
Whoosh!
Winter, winter!
The ice suddenly fell and blood splashed everywhere. Tywin's round head rolled down from the pulpit.
Woohoo!
After seeing Tywin being beheaded, the crowd in the square immediately shouted and celebrated.
In the crowd, Tyrion, whose face was filled with sadness, supported Myrcella who fell limply to the ground. Varys next to them looked at Tywin's head rolling down under the pulpit. He was so shocked that his mouth opened wide and he couldn't close it at all.
.
The reason why he told Tyrion a few days ago that no one could prove the identities of the three Joffrey brothers was because he subconsciously denied the possibility that Tywin would prove it himself.
But today, in front of so many nobles and commoners, Tywin Lannister actually admitted it himself!
From then on, no one can question the legal legitimacy of Robb Stark's inheritance of the Iron Throne!