Chapter 356 Green and the Night Watchman

Sir Osfry stepped forward, recalled for a moment, and said: "In addition to you, His Majesty the King also invited his fiancée, as well as Duke Tywin, Duke Green, Sir Jaime, and Sir Garland."

Hearing this, Cersei frowned and murmured: "Father?"

Osfori glanced at Osney, who was standing aside, and bowed: "Please allow me to excuse myself, Your Majesty the Queen Mother."

Why did Joffrey invite the old lion? This was sudden... because she knew that her son was not very close to his grandfather.

Cersei, who was still thinking about things, didn't notice the "little moves" between the Kate Black brothers. She just waved her hand casually.

Cersei felt inexplicable worries in her heart. Her son had a tough personality and would never "give up" to others, including the old lion.

So, what is the purpose of this unexpected dinner?

Seeing that Cersei stood there motionless, Sir Osney cautiously called: "Your Majesty?"

His voice brought Cersei back to her senses, and she said with some displeasure: "Is there anything else?"

Cersei Lannister was so charming when she was angry...Osney's eyes quickly scanned the curves of her delicate body, and then immediately lowered his eyes to hide the greed in his eyes.

"No...it's okay. Please forgive my rashness."

Looking at Osney who was hesitant to speak, Cersei's eyes flashed with disdain. She didn't like men who lacked enough courage.

But he still has uses... She suppressed the disgust in her heart and said, "Go ahead and continue staring at those roses."

"As you command, it is my honor to serve you."

Ser Osney's eyes were attentive. Queen Cersei smiled perfunctorily and turned around.

But... Sir Osney, who was about to reach the door, suddenly turned back.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, actually... I thought of a good idea."

Standing in front of the window, with her back to Osney, Cersei's face flashed with impatience, and she said coldly: "Tell me."

Osney, who was eager to express himself, seemed not to hear the change in Cersei's tone. He took a step closer, paused, and said, "Maybe we can let Duke Greene try..."

Queen Cersei glanced sideways and asked, "What are you trying?"

Although there were only two of them in the room, Sir Osney still looked around, and his voice lowered unconsciously: "I think it's very safe to let him seduce Highgarden Rose, and your purpose..."

Cersei put the wine glass in her hand on the small round table by the window, turned to look at Osney, she laughed: "Are you jealous of him, serre?"

"No...it's not..." Osney was about to defend, but there was a sudden slap in the face.

"Mother...Queen Mother..."

Cersei came closer, she stretched out her hand and gently touched one of Osney's red cheeks: "As long as I am willing, that sharp sword will break through the high walls of Highgarden for me and burn all the roses there."

The corners of her lips curled up slightly, and she looked at him: "If I weren't worried that more wars would affect Joffrey's rule, do you think I would play boring court games with those boring women?"

Patting Osney's cheek lightly, Cersei withdrew her hand: "You will be my sword, won't you, Ser?"

Osney's Adam's apple rolled several times, and he nodded heavily: "Yes, of course, I am sorry for my previous stupidity..."

Queen Cersei gently interrupted Osney's apology: "Don't be impatient. Your task is to use your clever tongue to make those stupid roses happy. Do it well. If you satisfy me, I will make you a real rose." noble."

She gently moved her fingers on Osney's heaving chest: "Give me the gift that you can be worthy of my... noble status."

Cersei watched tenderly as Osney left, who was filled with "fighting spirit" by her few words.

After the door closed, Cersei had a proud look on her face and replaced the little rose with a Kate Black. She felt that this "deal" was a good deal.

If it was just to find out information about Little Rose, why would she send her confidant who everyone knew?

Osney's age and appearance are reasonable...

Cersei happily picked up the wine glass and took a sip of summer red. The cunning Margaery would surely be smart enough to let Osney approach her and reveal false information to deliberately mislead the lioness.

Thinking of this, Cersei couldn't help but smile contemptuously. The stupid little Rose would never have imagined that in fact... her real purpose was to let more people see that Osney often appeared by her side.

Cersei raised her glass, and when the time was right, for her... the innocent and lovely Onis would take the initiative to stand in front of everyone and confess his crimes.

Putting the wine glass in front of her red lips, Cersei sniffed it gently, as if she could already smell the smell of victory.

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Hook Lane, Crabb's Mansion.

Green looked at the two people dressed in black, showed a gentle smile, and said: "Welcome, the strong shield that protects the kingdom."

Among them, a man about fifty years old, with a strong build, a stern face, and a black hair that was already graying, nodded slightly and said: "Good day, Duke Kleb, I am Alliser Thorne, the leader of the Night Watch."

The Night's Watch is a legion dedicated to guarding the Great Wall. The legion was established after the White Walker invasion was repulsed during the Age of Heroes. They only wear black clothes.

Another man in black, about thirty years old, with a fierce appearance and a lean build, stroked his chest and said, "Thank you for meeting me. I am Lang Ya, Glenn."

Wandering Crow is the officer responsible for recruiting men in the Night's Watch.

After the greeting, Sir Alliser took out a letter and handed it to Green, saying: "Lord Crab, this is a handwritten letter from the Duke of Winterfell. He told me that if I was treated coldly by Lannister, I could give it to you."

When Green took the letter and unfolded it, he said: "It only wrote about some... things that happened at the Wall some time ago, Lord Crab, Stark believes in the honor of the Night's Watch."

Duke Ned became cautious...

Green looked up at Alliser Thorne. The man in front of him was a nobleman of the royal domain and a former officer of the Golden Cloaks. In the War of the Usurper, after the gates of King's Landing were tricked open by Lannister, he led his Golden Cloaks to fight the Lannister army to the end, and surrendered only after the Mad King was killed.

In the post-war trial, Tywin Lannister asked Sir Alliser to choose between death or wearing black clothes. In the end... he chose the latter and became the Night's Watch at the Wall.

Sir Alliser's agate-like eyes were gleaming, and Green nodded his chin and said, "Please sit down."

The content of the letter was not long, and Green finished reading it quickly. He grabbed the letter and murmured, "There are shining blue eyes... the characteristics of the legendary wights..."

Wights refer to the dead or other dead creatures resurrected by the White Walkers. The wights are completely under the command of the White Walkers.

The White Walkers are a humanoid intelligent race living north of the Great Wall. They are tall, emaciated, and their skin is as pale as milk.

According to legend, about 8,000 years ago, in the winter that lasted for 20 years, the long dark age called the Long Night, the White Walkers came to the world for the first time.

In the end, they were repelled by the Night's Watch, and Brandon Stark, the "Builder" (he is the builder and founder of Winterfell) built the Wall to resist the invasion of the White Walkers again.

Since the White Walkers were defeated by the Night's Watch, they have disappeared. As thousands of years have passed, the White Walkers have gradually become myths used to scare children south of the Wall, or often appear in people's curses.

Hearing Green's voice, Sir Alliser seemed to be very worried that the Night's Watch brought lies. He immediately said, "We found two long-lost rangers during our patrol. When we found them, they were dead, but after their bodies were transported back to the Wall, they suddenly resurrected in the middle of the night. One of them killed Ser Jeremy Lake (a royal noble who fought for the Mad King to the end and wore black clothes with Ser Alliser), and the other tried to murder Lord Commander Jeor Mormont."

Rangers are the main fighting force of the Night's Watch. They are good at surviving in the wilderness and are responsible for reconnaissance and patrolling in the Haunted Forest (located north of the Wall). They not only defend the Wall, but also fight the enemy north of the Wall. After the White Walkers disappeared, their main enemy was the free people called wildlings by people south of the Wall.

Green sat down and said, "Didn't Lord Commander Mormont let you see His Majesty the King?"

Ser Alliser was slightly startled, then his face showed frustration and anger: "When the throne room held a petition, Glenn and I met the Prime Minister, but they treated us as clowns for fun. We came all the way from Eastwatch by the Sea (the easternmost castle of the Wall, located on a windswept beach) by boat to be laughed at."

After a pause, he continued: "In order to prove that our intelligence is more convincing, the commander asked us to bring a wight's arm, but not long after we arrived in King's Landing, it quietly rotted into pieces. It was pale and cold, and now only bones are left. We no longer have the most powerful evidence."

Glenn also spoke: "Tywin, the commander-in-chief, Although the prime minister did not say anything on the spot, he seemed to think that the Night's Watch was playing with him, because he had made us wait, but he had not been summoned. "

"We have been waiting for almost a month."

Ser Alliser clenched his fists, and his voice was faintly angry: "The number of wildlings who want to sneak over the Wall is increasing, and the commander-in-chief is worried about this... The cold wind has already blown, and the Wall must be defended... If someone else came this time, Prime Minister Tywin might be more patient..."

In the solemn atmosphere, Glenn suddenly grinned: "Ser Alliser, you should have killed more Lannister soldiers at that time."

Green couldn't help but smile. He thought the real reason was that Duke Tywin had a lot of urgent matters to deal with recently, and he didn't have the energy to take care of the northernmost part of the Seven Kingdoms.

Seeing Green was also laughing, Ser Alliser shrugged and stopped complaining.

After a pause, Green glanced at the two people looking at him and said directly: "Sir Alliser, what kind of help do you need specifically?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Glenn the Raven immediately replied: "Manpower, Duke Crab, the Night's Watch needs a large number of additional manpower, and it is best not to be rapists, thieves, and farmers who cannot repay their debts."

Green nodded, pondered for a moment, and said: "The war in the Riverlands has brought many refugees to King's Landing. You can choose suitable candidates from them. The required expenses will be funded by me free of charge. Specifically... I will let Crab Merchants assist you."

Sir Alliser stood up suddenly. He looked at Green for a while and said: "You... you... believe what I said, Lord Duke?"

Green stood up and walked in front of him. He looked at him gently, and his voice was slightly sad: "Sir Alliser, in the war sixteen years ago, Crab, like you, fought for the Targaryen to the end. This is a precious friendship that others cannot understand."

He reached out and patted Ser Alliser on the arm: "Although the news you brought still makes me feel incredible, but... as a descendant of the ancestors, I firmly believe in the honor of the Night's Watch."

After a heavy breath, Ser Alliser and Glen bowed deeply to Green: "Our watch will last until death!"

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After sending the Night's Watch away, Green was staring at the map of the North in the study and rubbing his head when he also received Joffrey's invitation.

After knowing the list of invited guests, Green's eyebrows raised slightly. On the surface... he was the only outsider at the dinner, but in fact... the most special one was Lord Tywin, because he was the only old man on the list.

This abruptness can already reveal a lot of things. Could it be that King Joffrey is "pointing at" Lord Tywin?

Green sighed secretly. Robb and Tyrion's affairs were enough to give Lord Tywin a headache. Can't others help him save some trouble?

He put on a blue robe, white pants and black boots, and finally wore a golden swamp marigold emblem on his left chest... Lord Green, who was troubled by the plan to fight zombies, left the mansion with his guards in a good mood.

Ta-da-da-da-da, the horse's hooves made a crisp sound on the cobblestone road.

The horse under Green moved towards the Red Castle. He was thinking about the leader of the Burning Legion, Crab, who was being formed.

Green's eyes swept over the soldiers gathered around him. They were all the best warriors from Crab's territory. Later... when new soldiers were selected, they would return to Crab's Legion as officers.

In the next batch, more warriors from the valley would come to Green to serve as guards, and so on... This is one of the means by which Lord Green controls the army.

Green retracted his gaze, a little regretful that he had not met the right person yet.

Then, Green looked at his personal guards, Brienne, Monton, Ange and others.

Feeling the lord's gaze, Ange nodded gracefully... Monton chuckled... Brienne waited for orders.

Unfortunately, there was not enough time... Green retracted his gaze again, shook the reins, and said, "Speed ​​up."

Approaching the gate of the Red Castle, Green saw the fluttering golden rose flag and the "one-armed" Sir Garlan standing under the flag from afar.

When Green jumped off the horse, Garlan Tyrell took the initiative to come over, touched his chest and said, "Good night, Duke Green."