Chapter 372 Competition

It was a good thing that the old man had found his heir, and unlike his fears, Viserys never felt bad about it.

Strictly speaking, the Bracken family of Stone Hedge City has little to do with Jeffrey.

Not to mention the whole story, Viserys had doubts about the old man's younger brother, the current Earl of Stonehedge City, Genos Bracken, who was also present when the incident happened.

And even if Genos didn't do anything about this matter back then, now he has given birth to five children plus an illegitimate child. After being the Earl for so long, Shilicheng must also be with Jeffrey and Hender. Li has nothing to do with it.

These are also what Hendry said. He is now a marginal figure in Shilicheng, and the affairs of the Bracken family have nothing to do with him.

Had it not been for Jon Arryn, Duke of the Eyrie, to say hello and bring him to King's Landing.

I am afraid that he has now been appointed by his uncle as the representative of the Bracken family, and he took the soldiers to follow the army of the Fengjun Tully family led by Edmure Tully to go north to the neck to support the coalition army.

Because of the fact that his uncle had five daughters, Genos had long been disliked by his nephew.

The illegitimate child who wants to legalize the granting of a surname generally only exists in the absence of an orthodox heir, although other reasons are not excluded.

Geoffrey was in such a condition back then, he only had this illegitimate child, and Genos Bracken gave birth to five daughters, only the only illegitimate child was a boy, and the nephew with the surname of Bracken also had the right of inheritance, so he was chosen by him. Can't wait to send it out to die.

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That night, Viserys gave the old Sir a sumptuous banquet in the Palace of the Nine Towers.

All the military and political officials of Pantos attended the banquet, and they all knew the old man's position in Viserys' heart, so they all sold their face.

The messenger of the Iron Throne, who had returned the heir, was also able to attend the banquet, and also saw Oberyn, who is now acting as the former Prime Minister, and Arianne, who was almost queen-to-be.

After the two groups of people met, there was nothing to be embarrassed about. Littlefinger was good at socializing and dancing, and even took the initiative to chat with Prince Dorne and Princess Dorne.

Moreover, Oberyn and Arianne are not secrets in Pentos themselves. Everyone in the Seven Kingdoms knows it, but in the current situation of jointly fighting against the White Walkers, everyone is reluctant to mention it.

And at Pantos' dinner party, there was an interesting episode.

Ser Barristan Selmy 'The Fearless', Robert's captain of the Kingsguard, seems to have something to say about the first ever female Kingsguard.

After all, he has been a Kingsguard all his life, sticking to the creed of the White Knight, he thinks that the fact that a woman becomes the Kingsguard has ruined the reputation of the Kingsguard, ruined the palace, etc...

However, the old knight did not bring this up in public. His character is sometimes stubborn, but he is not a fool.

But when he got a chance to toast with Viserys alone at the banquet, he couldn't help but persuade him on the open balcony.

He believes that there are many excellent men in the seven kingdoms who can become qualified Kingsguard, and they don't have to choose a foreign woman.

There are only two Kingsguards of Viserys so far. Some people joke that they are a maimed and a woman, and this is true.

"The Kingsguard was founded by Queen Visenya, the wife of Aegon the Conqueror. It has served the royal family since its inception and is loyal to House Targaryen."

"Queen Visenia formulated the creed and principles of the Kingsguard based on the oath of the Night's Watch, and emphasized that loyalty is more important than martial arts."

And Viserys was propping his elbows on the balcony with a wine glass in his hand, and the slightly chilling evening wind was blowing on his face, and he said without turning his head.

Then he turned his head and glanced at Barristan Selmy.

His white knight was also standing behind him, even if he heard Barristan's questioning, he didn't react, he just held the hilt of the sword and said nothing.

As the first female Kingsguard in history, she has suffered more than that.

"Since the birth of the Kingsguard, only two legitimate white knights have served kings other than House Targaryen."

"One is Jaime Lannister the Kingslayer, and the other is you, Lord Barristan Selmy the Fearless."

Viserys's voice came out, and the old knight's face turned red in an instant, and it was a shame to juxtapose him with the Kingslayer.

But what's even more shameful is that when you think about it, what Viserys said was indeed true.

The last Targaryen king to sit on the Iron Throne was Viserys' father, Aerys II.

And his Kingsguard 'White Bull' Ser Geral Hightower, Prince Lewyn Martell, Jon Darryl, Oswell Haan, 'Dawn Excalibur' Arthur Dayne all die.

The only two who survived and surrendered to the enemy were the Kingslayer and Barristan Selmy.

"Mia."

Then Viserys looked at his Kingsguard.

"I allow you to challenge Lord Selmi and prove your martial arts."

And the female knight, who had already been suffocated when she heard Viserys' words, said nothing, and immediately stood up and challenged the old knight.

The episode on the window sill outside the banquet hall did not attract the attention of the inside, and Barristan was challenged by a woman.

Immediately, the lively banquet hall was staggered and lively, and then a harsh sound of metal collision was heard.

clang--

"Um?"

"what happened?"

Everyone in the banquet hall suddenly stood up and looked at the place where the sound was made.

However, it was only then that I discovered that a small episode had happened here. The captain of the Kingsguard of the usurper was standing stunned with a broken sword in his hand, while the Valyrian steel sword in the hand of the female knight was already on the ground. on his neck.

Mia wielded her Valyrian steel sword, and it was a no-brainer.

But the fact that Viserys was able to give a precious dragonsteel longsword to his subordinates was enough to explain the problem.

Barristan Selmy's expression was a little gloomy, and he might have fallen into self-doubt because of Viserys' words.

In the end, he did not agree to continue changing swords, but left in a hurry on the pretext of being unwell.

The episode at the banquet didn't cause much of a stir.

After all, they didn't know what happened, they just thought it was the two Kings guards who belonged to the two camps competing with each other.

And the female knight beside His Majesty won the victory, overcoming the old knight whose hair was already gray.

Then, the banquet ended.

Barristan left the venue ahead of schedule due to physical discomfort, and there was no other Iron Throne's eyeliner beside Littlefinger.

Soon after.

Littlefinger appeared outside Viserys' study under the guidance of the guards.

"Your Majesty, I have been instructed by Queen Cersei to mediate the conflict between Targaryen and House Lannister."