From a certain point of view, Jon was right.
Richard's return was like throwing a brick into a rippling lake. The temporary harmony between Danny and Erlu was broken.
That night, Erlu didn't attend the banquet held for Old Bart, Clinton, and the other Legendary Knights. The Red God believers didn't attend either.
The next morning, during the discussion on how to build the Seven Kingdoms United Ghost Resistance Command Center in the Winterfell Main Castle, Erlu was cold and indifferent. He was no longer … uh, he was expressionless.
However, Dani could clearly feel that his mood was very heavy.
But she didn't care.
She and Lahlo had already fallen out. Even if they could work together because of the Deviant Ghost King, they would fight to the death in the future.
If Danny had the ability to kill him, would she do it?
Obviously, she would.
And vice versa.
Moreover, her relationship with Erlu wasn't good.
Without the Deviant Ghost King, they wouldn't be sitting under the same roof.
.....
The King of the Northern Region spoke first. "Winterfell needs the support of the Seven Kingdoms' nobles. The Deviant Ghosts aren't Stark's problem and won't be limited to Winterfell.
The longer Winterfell lasts, the more peaceful the Southern Kingdoms will be. Of course, it's best to kill the Deviant Ghost King in Winterfell. "
Old Crab glanced at Dragon Queen and said, "On the day the Great Wall collapsed, Dragonstone Island sent out messenger crows to inform the Seven Kingdoms' nobles.
They replied immediately. Besides confirming the accuracy of the news, they also asked what they should do next.
Actually, they are willing to contribute to the war against the Deviant Ghosts. But the problem is, where should they contribute? "
"What's there to doubt? Of course, it's Winterfell!" Brandon Tauha said loudly.
The voice of a male duck during puberty was particularly ear-piercing in the hall.
He was the Earl of Toron City. He was only 15 years old. His father, uncle, and cousin had died in battle for Robb.
There were many young counts like Brandon Taoha and Eide Amber. At this time, there were more than ten youths in their teens and early twenties in the main castle conference room.
At that time, they were young and avoided the War of the Four Kings. However, their fathers, ancestors, older brothers, and cousins all filled the huge hole that Robb had dug.
Of the ten earls in the Northern Territory, at least seven of them were widowed countesses.
Speaking of which, Dragon Queen and Jon were only eighteen years old.
The older generation had already withered away. Long Night had to rely on this group of young people.
Well, Erlu would definitely disagree. He probably thought that he was in his prime and had a bright future ahead of him.
"Winterfell is too far from the South. The Dukes don't know the situation in the North.
They can only send out messenger crows to gather information about the outside world while gathering the people in their territory to strengthen the defenses of the castle. "The old crab said in a low voice.
Barristan continued, "The Great Wall has collapsed, the sun has been extinguished, and the deviants are heading south. In the face of such a dangerous situation, there are definitely many nobles who are willing to contribute a part of their strength.
However, the political situation of the Seven Kingdoms is chaotic now. The Iron Throne has not expressed any opinion. Everyone is like a headless fly, at a loss of what to do. "
At this point, White Knight glanced at Erlu, who was clenching his jaw, and the Dragon Queen, who had a calm expression on her face. She smiled bitterly and said, "Actually, Westeros needs a leader, a hero to unite everyone."
Aunt May whispered in Erlu's ear, "I've said it before. Take down the King's Landing and command the heroes."
Danny rolled her eyes and said unhappily, "Even if you help him take down a hundred King's Landing, do you think you can command me?
Conquering the people depends on benevolence. Conquering the nobles depends on brute force.
Taking down the King's Landing is only taking down the Iron Throne. How far can the Iron Throne's orders go from King's Landing? "
"That depends on who takes down the King's Landing." The old crab smiled strangely. "Your Majesty, you may not know. Recently, Dragonstone Island has received more than a hundred loyalty letters from the Seven Kingdoms' Dukes.
They are all great nobles.
After the news of you defeating the Allied Army at Meereen City spread, everyone began to look forward to you taking down the King's Landing in the Westeros. "
"Crack ~ ~ ~" Erlu stared at the old crab and gritted his teeth.
Danny waved her hand and said disapprovingly, "I won't go back on my words. Moreover, there are many who want me to sit on the Iron Throne. There are even more who don't want me to be the King of the Seven Kingdoms. For example, Lannister, for example … "
She pursed her lips at Erlu who was grinding his teeth on the side.
"It's better to take the Iron Throne as a reward. Whoever can end the Long Night will be the Destined King."
Old Man looked at the gloomy Erlu and understood that the Dragon Queen's words were reasonable. He did not dwell on this issue and asked, "No matter what, when resisting the Deviant Ghosts, it's best to establish a command center to govern the Seven Kingdoms.
This is the most urgent matter at hand and the main topic of our meeting today.
Your Majesties, Duke Stark, what do you think? "
Danny smiled and said, "There are seven dukedoms in the Westeros and one royal territory. There are eight Kings in total. Let's not fight over who is the King of the Seven Kingdoms.
Let's be more direct and make an 'Eight Kings Council' based on the dukedoms.
I will represent Dragonstone Island and the royal territory. Cersei will represent the West. You Lun will represent the Iron Islands. Randall Tarly will represent the Riverbend. Stannis will represent the Stormlands — "
"No!" Erlu unhappily interrupted her and said, "You Lun, Randall Tarly, and Cersei are obviously on the same side. They alone occupy three seats in the council. Your Eight Kings Council is completely surrendering to the Iron Throne!"
Danny glanced at him and said with disdain, "You fight for the Iron Throne every day. Why don't you know anything about politics? I put Randall Tarly and Cersei on the same level. How can they be on the same side? "
"So, you put Stark on the same level as me to drive a wedge between us?" Erlu said coldly.
"If you are on the same side, I don't need to drive a wedge between you. If you are on the same side, no one can drive a wedge between you.
Also, you have to understand that I am the one at a disadvantage in the Eight Kings Council. You and I … "
Danny lifted her chin and looked around. She said proudly, "Be content. Being on the same level as me is already a great benefit that surpasses the Iron Throne."
"You …" Erlu was so angry that his face turned green.
Jon quickly stepped forward to smooth things over. "Your Majesty has a 'United Ghost Resistance Front'. Why don't you pull in all the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms? The dukes will be the committee members and the kings will be the chairman.
The Seven Kingdoms currently have three kings. The Iron Throne, His Majesty Stannis, and Danny Rize.
As long as the three of you form an alliance, the forces of the Seven Kingdoms will join the 'United Ghost Resistance Front'. "
"Chairman?" Danny had a strange expression on her face.
"I will not work with Cersei or You Lun." Erlu was firm.
Jon was stunned for a moment before he realized that Davos was leading Erlu's Winged Dragon Legion and the Vassals of the Valley to attack the King's Landing.
Barristan looked at Erlu solemnly. "A few days ago, Her Majesty had Dragonstone Island send a letter to the Iron Throne, requesting for a hundred tons of Wildfire to be flown to Winterfell by air …"
"Is there so much Wildfire in the King's Landing?" Yalishan asked in shock.
Barristan nodded and looked at Erlu. "Yesterday, before I came to Winterfell, I received a letter from the King's Hand, Randall Tarly.
In principle, he agreed to hand over the King's Landing Wildfire to Dragonstone Island.
But now, your King's Hand, the Onion Knight Davos, is leading the Winged Dragon Legion to attack the King's Landing. The Iron Throne wants to keep the Wildfire for your army.
Unless you stop the war and swear not to attack the King's Landing again, Randall Tarly will not give us the weapons to defend the King's Landing. "
"This …" Jon turned to Erlu and tried to persuade him. "Your Majesty, a hundred tons of Wildfire is enough to kill the Variant Ghost King a hundred times."
Erlu frowned and hesitated.
Melisandre reminded him softly, "Your Majesty, we need Cersei and You Lun."
Erlu's expression changed again.
He attacked the King's Landing for two reasons. Seventy percent of it was to take back the Iron Throne of Theon Byra, and thirty percent was for Cersei and You Lun.
If the Child of Prophecy had to revive the Mystic Dragon to defeat the Variant Ghost King, he would be more willing to sacrifice Cersei to revive Varghal than Shireen.
In his mind, taking down the King's Landing meant saving Shireen.
"I've always heard that Randall Tarly is a righteous knight. Does he not understand that I am the only rightful heir of the Seven Kingdoms?
If he was willing to lead the Horn Hill soldiers to swear allegiance to me, the battle of the King's Landing could have been avoided, "he said resentfully.
Barristan's expression was bitter. Jon rubbed his face helplessly.
They all understood Erlu's choice.
.....
In Moon Gate Castle, Queen Cersei and Princess Shireen occupied the palace that once belonged to Queen Sansa.
However, this did not mean that Moon Gate Castle could refuse Sansa's arrival. She was the cousin of Robert Arryn, the Duke of Vale, and his guardian.
However, Sansa did not live in Moon Gate Castle. She moved to the Eyrie next door.
Indeed, the Eyrie was cold in winter, but if there were only a few people, there was still enough firewood.
Sansa's reason for moving was simple: it was safer and freer.
Moon Gate Castle became Erlu's wife's palace, and the servants in the Eyrie were all Mia Stone's men.
In the past few days in the Vale, Sansa had been resting and worrying about the war at Winterfell.
After all, Winterfell was her home.
Then, she began to divine Winterfell's fate.
Sansa was a Moon Singer.
There was no doubt about Stark's innate ability to cheat.
Hence, she could really see some scenes in the glass candles.
However, it was difficult to ascertain if it was an illusion or a prophecy.
"Why am I seeing this illusion again? What does it mean? Will Arya really kill the King of Deviant Ghosts?
It doesn't make sense. She's just an ordinary girl, only 13 years old … She has nothing to do with being the Child of Prophecy, "Sansa muttered.
For some reason, she had seen a scene in the glass candles many times in the past two days. A fat girl in black wielded a dagger and pierced the King of Deviant Ghosts' chest.
Although the ugly girl had changed a lot, Sansa recognized her immediately. She was her sister Arya.
Sansa had never seen the King of Deviant Ghosts before. In the illusion, the King of Deviant Ghosts' appearance was very blurry. However, after Arya stabbed it to death, the surrounding dead people with blue eyes fell to the ground and lost their vitality … Sansa guessed that it was the King of Deviant Ghosts who controlled all the Deviant Ghosts.
"Caw, caw, caw — Sansa!"
Sansa was frowning by the fireplace in her bedroom. Suddenly, someone knocked on the glass window and called her name. She was shocked.
She was startled. This was the Eagle Nest, which was hundreds of meters above the ground!
Sansa hurriedly turned her head and saw a large black crow fluttering in the gray sky. It was pecking at the mosaic glass window with its beak.
"A shapeshifter?" Sansa heaved a sigh of relief.
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