In view of the current tense situation within the empire, everyone from the members of the Imperial Council to the high-ranking nobles of the empire to a trafficker and pawn in King's Landing knew that something big was going to happen.
The throne of the empire has been vacant for more than ten years, and all the princesses and princes have already grown up. It is only natural that someone finally can't help but want to take action.
And this man was none other than the eldest prince of the empire, Horos Targaryen. After being a prince for more than 20 years, he finally couldn't sit still. He won the support of many nobles and wanted to go one step further and become the emperor of the empire.
Nowadays, the armies in the riverlands and valleys are being mobilized frequently, and there is a strong sign that they will threaten King's Landing. Therefore, the capital of the empire is now on alert and is on guard to prevent any accidents.
There were many soldiers patrolling the streets of King's Landing, and the city gates were closed as soon as the sun set at night, and they were not reopened until dawn the next day.
A very tall knight on a black horse, surrounded by soldiers, came to the King's Gate for inspection. He turned over and dismounted. His gray hair fluttered slightly in the wind. His cheeks had deep eye sockets, high brow bones, and a broad jaw like a pumpkin.
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From his appearance, he seems to be a decisive and ruthless person, but the most eye-catching thing is not his appearance, but his right hand. His right hand was cut off at the wrist, and now it is just a replacement.
Artificial hand made of iron.
His name is Jacelyn Bywater, and he comes from an earl family in the royal territory. He is also known as the 'Iron Hand' Bywater, and he is now the commander-in-chief of the Capital Guard.
Jacelyn was originally the last member of the Bywater family with a humble status. Later, he participated in the siege of Pyke City when he put down Balon Greyjoy's rebellion.
He lost his right hand in this battle, and after the war, he was knighted by King Robert for his merits. Later, he became an officer of the City Guard and served as the captain of the Mud Gate.
This role lasted for several decades. During the War of Conquest, the Targaryen army peacefully surrendered, and the transition of gates was seamless. Until many years ago, the previous Commander-in-Chief of the City Guard, Brynden Tullion, the Blackfish,
Died of illness.
He, the captain of the Mud Gate who had always worked conscientiously to protect the peace of the country and suppressed several riots in King's Landing, was promoted to the new Commander-in-Chief of the Capital Guard and became one of the most powerful people in the empire.
Although the 'Iron Hand' Lord Jacelyn Bywater was the captain of the Mud Gate during King Robert's time, he was different from the corruption and corruption of the Golden Robes of that period.
He is one of the few clean ones. After all, he is a person who really relied on military merit to enter the capital garrison, rather than someone who was inserted through bribery and connections. Therefore, Jacelyn Bywater is a person who values honor and is very
A brave person, but sometimes he seems a bit rigid.
Seeing the Commander-in-Chief inspecting the King's Gate, the captain of the King's Gate, Penrose Brymond from the Brymond family, hurriedly came up to greet him.
"Sir, you are here."
"Um."
Jacelyn Bywater was wearing soft armor, a long sword on his waist, and a black cloak. His gray hair was fluttering in the wind as he patrolled the King's Gate. When he saw King's Gate Captain Penrose Brymond, he nodded slightly.
Said hello.
Once under the command of 'Blackfish' Brynden Tully, the City Guard took on a completely new look, and even had a vague demeanor of elite soldiers and strong generals.
When it came to the turn of the 'Iron Hand' Jacelyn Bywater, he was not as tough as Sir Blackfish and his abilities were slightly inferior, so some people began to fill some of their cronies into the Capital Guard.
He knew that the Penrose Blymond in front of him was one of Her Majesty the Queen's cronies.
Because the Brymond siblings had grown up in Prince Doran's Water Garden, they were regarded as Queen Arianne's childhood friends and were trustworthy.
Therefore, Penrose Brymond was assigned by Arianne to guard the city gate at the King's Gate. It should be noted that although the city gate officer is small, sometimes he is a person who can decide important matters.
Since Prime Minister Willas Tyrell gave the order, the entire capital has been under curfew.
Therefore, although the 'Iron Hand' Jacelyn Bywater is already in his fifties or sixties this year, he still insists on patrolling the city gates one by one before they close at dusk every day.
He briefly exchanged greetings with Penrose Blymond, and then spoke to the soldiers under his command again, repeatedly emphasizing responsibility and discipline. No one could open the city gate after nightfall.
After receiving a unanimous response from the soldiers, Jacelyn Bywater nodded with satisfaction, then got on his horse and headed to the next city gate surrounded by soldiers.
However, after his immediate boss left, King's Gate Captain Penrose Brymond held the hilt of his sword with one hand and looked at the back of 'Iron Hand' Jacelyn Bywater as he left.
Then he took a deep breath and said sorry to himself in his heart.
Although the Commander-in-Chief treated him well, Penrose had higher aspirations.
Although he is the eldest child of Queen Arianne and grew up together in the Palace of Falling Waters, Penrose Brymond is already in his forties this year. Because his daughter also has inheritance rights in Dorne, the Brymond family has
Bramont City was inherited by his sister Jonissa.
However, Penrose generously congratulated his sister on inheriting the family property, but secretly he hated this bitch for taking away everything from him, marrying a pretty boy without a family, and giving birth to a little boy named Brymond.
What a little bastard!
She has tarnished the Brymond family's reputation and bloodline!
But although Penrose hated his sister very much in his heart, he was helpless to do anything about her.
After all, Jonissa has become the Countess of Blemont, and Her Majesty the Queen has a very good relationship with Jonissa. It is simply impossible for me to seek justice from Her Majesty the Queen.
Therefore, Penrose could only stay in King's Landing depressedly and be the captain of his own King's Gate, watching the high-ranking officials and nobles coming and going every day. After all, he left the family. If it weren't for Her Majesty the Queen, she would have extended a helping hand to the old friendship and given
Without him, Penrose would probably have trouble eating now.
But several years of this life passed in the blink of an eye, and Penrose originally felt that he had no hope of recapturing Bramont City in this life.
However, at this moment, a man suddenly came to his door and told him that as long as he did as he said, he could become the Earl of Bramont City.
Moreover, this man's status was extraordinary and he was fully capable of doing everything he promised, so Penrose Blymond agreed without hesitation.