The long night ended, but the sun did not rise immediately. However, the sky was no longer completely dark.
After the Dragon Queen handed the Human Crown to Jon, the world was shrouded in a dim yellow. There was no distinction between day and night. It was about the same brightness as the last moment of winter dusk.
Looking up at the sky, one could see a huge fireball in the middle of the sky.
It was countless times bigger than the sun, almost covering half of the sky. However, the light and temperature were not high. It was a bit like the red moon magnified ten thousand times.
When it first appeared, the humans in the world either cheered or knelt on the ground and cried.
"The sun is finally out!" They shouted excitedly.
However, in the next few days, the temperature and brightness of the "sun" did not change, but the fireball in the sky became smaller and smaller.
When the humans began to doubt, the bishops of the Church of the Seven Gods received an oracle: they were not looking at the sun now, but a furnace. The Dragon Queen was using the furnace to forge a new sun in the sky. Although the sun did not rise immediately, the land of eternal winter in the far north would no longer send cold air to the south. The world's temperature would slowly rise.
After receiving this news, the human allied army led by Danny and Rize prepared to disperse and return home.
The volunteer soldiers who participated in the war were all in the prime of their lives. After putting down their swords, they had to pick up their hoes and farm.
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Darry City, Farmer's Castle Hall.
The decorations in the hall were simple. The stone powder on the walls had fallen off, and the beams were blackened. Other than the bright True Dragon Flag and the Five-Colored Dragon Flag, there were almost no other tapestries.
The tables were stacked high in the corner, leaving a space for the lords' chairs.
"The Dragon Queen is forging the sun in the sky. Soon, the world will return to its original state. I hope that on the day the sun rises, the lords of the Seven Kingdoms will gather at the King's Landing to participate in my coronation. "
At this point, Sansa stopped and looked around at the lords and knights in the hall, observing their expressions and eyes.
Although everyone seemed to have a strange expression on their faces, no one directly questioned him.
The queen nodded in satisfaction and continued, "When the time comes, I will choose a new council minister and rebuild the tax and administrative system of the Seven Kingdoms.
Along the way from the long night, I'm sure all of you have noticed some flaws in the current system of the Seven Kingdoms. For example, we ignore or even treat supernatural powers with hostility.
For example, the power imbalance between the nobles and the commoners.
In the process of ending the long night, the commoners contributed no less than the lords.
Since this world was saved by everyone, why not give the commoners something in return?
Of course, I will not act arbitrarily. Any reform cannot be separated from everyone's wisdom.
Apart from social and political reforms, there were many other important matters that needed to be discussed together.
For example, Hejian, Valley, and Riverbay Dukedom would have to choose a new Grand Duke to rule over their territories. Perhaps we would have to refer to the 'Heroes of the Eternal Night'.
For example, should the City of Knowledge be demolished or renovated? What should be done with the current scholars?
For example, the division of the Pentashade Dragon Targaryen's territory.
The Dragon Queen had given up the opportunity to become the King of the Seven Kingdoms, but she still had the right to claim her ancestral land. This is the tradition of the Seven Kingdoms. We can't go against it, and we shouldn't.
But the King's Landing is across the Great River, east of the Narrow Sea, and nearby are vast plains rich in natural resources. It is the best place in the Seven Kingdoms.
The Kings of the Seven Kingdoms need the King's Landing. The Seven Kingdoms need to compensate the Dragon Queen. "
"Your Majesty has considered everything thoroughly!" The dwarf was the first to praise.
Jaime thought for a moment and nodded. "When the sun comes out, I will lead the nobles of the Western Region to the King's Landing."
The other vassals couldn't find a reason to object, so they agreed one by one.
Sansa glanced at the Countess of Green Pavilion Island in the middle and smiled. "There are some things that need to be discussed with all the vassals.
There are some things that can be settled today.
For example, the agreement between Stannis Byra and Theon regarding the ownership of the Stormlands. "
She looked at Davos. "Count of the Rainforest, Theon Byra will lose the executor of the agreement. Storm's End will completely belong to me. What do you think?"
Hearing Stannis' name, the Onion Knight couldn't help it.
He stood up abruptly and pointed at the throne on the queen's left. "Your Majesty, can we have Duke Jon give Stannis an explanation?" he asked solemnly.
In fact, Davos had planned to give up on this matter.
After all, Erlu had been dead for a few years, and he had calmed down a lot.
And in the years after Erlu's death, Jon had been using his actions to prove his responsibility and courage to the world. In the end, he even killed King Ghoul and was the hero that ended the long night.
Maybe Lahlo and the red-robed woman lied to His Majesty?
Maybe death was really a release for His Majesty?
But two days ago, when he passed by the Count of Bronze Gate City's tent in the Stormlands, he accidentally heard the conversation between the two lords.
Old Count Ralph was entertaining Count Aleken Floren of Brightwater City.
"Queen Sansa's intentions are clear. She wants to protect her brother's honor and future. But your cousin, Lady Celis, is still living in the Red Castle.
She has never forgotten that the Northern Ice King killed her husband and has been clamoring for a trial for the Northern Ice King … "
"Are you willing to share Her Majesty's burden?" Old Count Ralph asked meaningfully.
"Celis and Stannis burned my father. I think she deserves retribution." Aleken's voice didn't hide his killing intent.
"No, there's no need to be so extreme." Ralph waved his hand and smiled. "Her Majesty only hopes that she won't come out and spout nonsense. You are the head of the Floren family and should bring your cousin who has lost her husband and children back home and take good care of her. Don't let her go out and don't let her talk nonsense to others. Don't make a fuss!"
Aleken smiled. "I understand. I will take care of this matter properly."
After laughing for a while, the Count of Brightwater City hesitated. "Actually, my cousin has been crazy in recent years. It's hard for her to hurt the Northern Ice King. Instead, it's Davos …
Stannis promoted him from a smuggler to the current Count of Rainforest and even made him his Hand of the King … "
After pausing for a moment, he slowly said, "As long as the Onion Knight has the slightest bit of gratitude, he wouldn't pretend to be deaf and mute and purposely forget the promise of 'a trial after the long night' five years ago, right?"
"Hehehe …" Count Ralph laughed in disdain. "Don't worry. He is a smart person and has already made the smartest choice.
Otherwise, why hasn't he mentioned the trial even though the Deviant Ghost King has been dead for more than a week?
Theon Bella is almost extinct and he has received great kindness from Queen Sansa during the long night. There's no reason for him to offend the Queen for a dead person.
It's said that Queen Sansa is even planning to prepare a seat for him in the new council ministers! "
"Council ministers, huh? That's enough to pay the price for betrayal." Aleken nodded and sighed. "Speaking of which, Stannis is really pitiful. He fought for his whole life but his family was destroyed, his reputation was ruined, and his bloodline was cut off …"
Hearing this, Davos slowly retreated.
He had made up his mind. There was no need for him to eavesdrop anymore.
"Duke Jon, you killed His Majesty Stannis. This matter should be settled, right?"
At this moment, the white-haired old man's eyes were sharp. He pointed at Jon and shouted, "The Dragon Queen once said that if you kill the Deviant Ghost King, she will remove your relationship with anyone.
I don't have any objections to this because heroes deserve such treatment.
But when you killed His Majesty Stannis, you were still his vassal. How do you deal with the crime of regicide? "
"I …"
Jon was still hesitating when Queen Sansa suddenly stood up and said angrily, "Count of the Rainforest, Jon killed the Deviant Ghost King and saved the lives of all the living in the world. Are you going to be ungrateful?"
"Your Majesty, I also participated in the battle. My fifth son, Davon, my sixth son, Stannis, and my seventh son, Steve, all participated in the final battle with me." Davos pointed at the crowd. "Everyone here contributed all their strength to protect the country and the world of the living, didn't you?
My fifth son, Davon, lost an arm. My sixth son, Stannis, had his funeral with the bodies of tens of thousands of heroes.
Even His Majesty Stannis, who died a long time ago, risked his life in Winterfell to protect the people of the royal territory. Have you all forgotten?
His successor, whether it was Mia the First or young Daminia, which one of them didn't sacrifice their lives to end the long night? "
"The Dragon Queen is right. We are all heroes. None of us is inferior to the other!" he roared.
Queen Sansa's imposing manner disappeared. She softened her tone and said, "Don't be agitated. I have no intention of absolving Jon of his crimes.
It's just that Sir Richard and Sir Song Ge have already proven that Jon was at least acting in self-defense. Stannis' body and mind were controlled by Lahlo. "
"If the person controlling His Majesty's body wasn't himself, but Lahlo, then doesn't that prove that His Majesty's death was innocent?"
Davos had thought about this question for many years. At this moment, without thinking, he blurted out, "Duke Jon knew that His Majesty was being controlled. He knew that His Majesty didn't break his oath. But when he had the ability to stop His Majesty's actions, he killed him. Isn't that wrong?"
Sansa was stunned and didn't know what to say.
"I only want to free him. Death is the best choice for him," Jon said helplessly.
"Free?" Davos suddenly burst into tears. He asked loudly, "Is he really free? Where is his soul? If you can guarantee that he will go to heaven, I will immediately apologize to you! "
"Stannis can't go to heaven. When he died for the first time, a part of his soul core was taken away by Lahlo," Jon said bitterly.
"As long as he's alive, there will always be a chance!" Davos said firmly.
"If he had lived until now and participated in the final battle, the Holy Mother's power would be limitless. Could she have saved him?
If he hadn't died, Mia, Gendry, and Daminia wouldn't have died.
At the end of the Long Night, House Baratheon would at least have a successor. They might even be able to flourish and have a bright future. But now?
If His Majesty sees that the house is occupied by outsiders and his bloodline is cut off, can he be free? "
At the end, the old knight covered his face and cried bitterly.
The atmosphere was tragic. Jon was silent. Queen Sansa wanted to say something but stopped. The vassals frowned in thought.
Silence. Margaery whispered to Uncle Baylor, "The Count of Rainforest's words make sense …"
"Laughter." Baylor glared at her and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
The old knight wiped away the tears on his face and straightened his back. He said loudly, "The honorable lords are silent because Duke Jon killed King Ghoul and because he is Dragon Queen's nephew?"
"Old man, does Stannis not deserve to die?" The dwarf stood up and walked to the center of the hall. He sneered. "He killed Renly and Shireen. Those were his brother and daughter. Is a murderer worthy of our justice?
Even if his body and mind were controlled by Lahlo, why didn't Lahlo control others?
For example, when he descended on Jon's barbarian wife and helped her bite him, he bit off his d * ck. Wouldn't that be more direct and pleasurable? "
"Tyrion!" Sansa, Jon, Davos, and even the Red God believers on the side shouted angrily with red faces.
The dwarf shrugged and said with a smile, "We're all adults. Why are you so agitated? Did I say something wrong? Lahlo could descend on Stannis' body only because he believed in Lahlo.
He believed in an evil god but was harmed by an evil god. Doesn't that deserve it? "
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