Game of Thrones: I am Dothraki, not a barbarian

Chapter 211 Black Box Deal
The High Sparrow rose from the war-torn land of the War of the Five Kings, protecting and healing countless civilians. He was a standout among the common people who climbed to the pinnacle of power. With the aura of the Archbishop attached to him, no one dared to disobey his will.

Since "killing" Eddard Stark, Lancel has felt guilty and kneels before the Seven Gods statues every day to repent. He even confessed the truth to the "Fat Bishop." Even if Margaery hadn't tied him up, he would have told the truth sooner or later.

“I confess that I had an affair with Queen Cersei,” Lancelot confessed, kneeling before the High Sparrow. “Before King Robert died, we met in the Red Keep.”

Osny also knelt down: "I also admit to the affair with the Queen Mother. We began this relationship after King Robert's death in order to control the situation in King's Landing."

The noise nearly blew the roof off the hall. Grand Secretary Paisell frantically scribbled notes in his notebook, and everyone's faces turned extremely grim. Adultery was a capital offense for the Queen, and it would not be an exaggeration to call it a national disgrace!
Margaery declared loudly, "I believe Joffrey Baratheon's lineage is questionable, and until the truth is ascertained, I demand that his engagement be dissolved in the presence of the gods!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt, shocking everyone present. Questioning the royal bloodline meant that the legitimacy of the entire kingdom was in crisis!

However, Stannis had written to every lord and noble, large and small, explaining the matter, but since there was no concrete evidence, he treated it as a joke.

But now, with Lancel's testimony, the identities of the Joffrey brothers are almost obvious!
Cersei, however, was shaking her head frantically: "No! These are all lies! They've all been bribed!"

But her denial seemed so weak and powerless; the facts were right in front of them, and the witness was kneeling there, leaving no choice but to believe her.

Osfrey Kate Black also spoke up: "When the Queen Mother learned that Lancel had confessed his sins to the former Archbishop, she ordered my brother Osny to murder the former Archbishop."

Every piece of news from this grand parliament was a bombshell, something unprecedented in history.

Not only the High Sparrow, but everyone stared at Cersei in shock, instinctively moving away from the Queen Mother's seat.

The High Sparrow slowly approached Cersei, staring at the proud woman. All the nobles held their breath, waiting for the High Sparrow to continue.

Jaime Lannister looked at her in anguish. Not only was the Queen's reputation ruined, but the Lannister family would also be forever infamous.

“Cersei Lannister,” the High Sparrow’s voice echoed through the hall, “you are accused of treason, debauchery, and murder, as well as of deceiving the kingdom and blasphemy. According to the laws of the Seven, you must stand trial.”

"No!" Cersei screamed, "I am the Queen Mother! You cannot treat me like this!"

She looked around, searching for supporters.

But who would dare to stand up for her at this time?
Everyone avoided her gaze, even the once trusted Grand Scholar Paisell was engrossed in taking notes, as if she were invisible.

“Take her away,” the High Sparrow said.

Several cultists wearing thick knit sweaters stepped forward and grabbed Cersei's arms.

She struggled desperately, her blonde hair disheveled, her former beauty vanished in anger and despair.

...

That night, at the Great Cathedral of Baylor.

Cersei huddled in a dark, damp cell, the air thick with the smell of excrement and urine, with rats scurrying about in the corners.

The High Sparrow came to the cell door and stared at Cersei expressionlessly. "The facts regarding the death of the former High Bishop have been established."

Cersei looked up at the sound and stared at the iron bars on the door.

Lancel confessed to the fat bishop that he had an affair with Cersei and that he had killed Eddard Stark.

Although the High Priest repeatedly said that she must be forgiven, Cersei could not let this person who knew too many secrets live.

So she sent Osny Kate Black to infiltrate the Great Cathedral of Baylor. The loyal henchman scaled the wall in the dead of night and smothered the archbishop with a pillow while he slept.

Before she could reply, the High Sparrow announced, "Your Majesty, your crime of instigating Osny Kettering to murder the former Archbishop is undeniable. According to the law of the Seven, I declare you guilty."

"I did nothing wrong!" Cersei remained defiant.

“You show no remorse,” the High Sparrow sneered. “You will be punished with the cage of crows.”

Upon hearing the words "crow's cage punishment," Cersei shuddered, a chill running down her spine.

That was the cruelest punishment in the world. The prisoner was locked in an iron cage and hung up, without food or water, left to the elements and to be pecked at by crows until he died. But the High Sparrow changed the subject, "Your Majesty, did you know that there were two special archbishops during the reign of Prince I? One was a stonemason, and the other was only eight years old."

"Back then, the Church possessed its own power, the Faith Armed Forces," the High Sparrow said slowly, "but they were later disbanded by Regent Jaeheris. If the Faith Armed Forces can be rebuilt, the Church of the Seven Gods can regain the power to uphold justice."

If you are willing to issue a decree and rebuild the faith-based army, perhaps the Seven Gods will forgive your sins, and the sanctity of the royal bloodline will naturally be restored.

Cersei understood that this was a ploy to win her over, but she had no idea of ​​the implications.

Even if she understood, she didn't care.

“Deal,” Cersei said without hesitation, “but before you get me out of this damn place, I have one more condition!”

“As you wish, Your Majesty,” the High Sparrow nodded, expressionless. “The Seven Gods will witness our agreement.”

...

The next morning, the High Sparrow stood on the steps of Belle Cathedral and announced loudly to the gathered crowd:

"After a night of prayer and investigation, the Seven have revealed themselves to me: the accusations against Her Majesty the Queen Mother lack conclusive evidence. Cersei Lannister is innocent!"

A cacophony of discussion erupted from the crowd; no one could believe their ears.

Cersei is now infamous, even beggars dare to speak ill of her, but in just one night, things have turned around again?
"At the same time," the High Sparrow continued, cutting off the noise, "His Majesty the King has issued a decree to rebuild the Church's faith-based armed forces. We will uphold the laws of the Seven Gods and judge all sinners who have violated sacred doctrines!"

As soon as he finished speaking, hundreds of knights in bright silver armor and carrying longswords filed out of the sanctuary, standing in neat rows behind the High Sparrow, their faces filled with fanaticism.

Armed by faith, I was reborn.

Meanwhile, Cersei returned to the Red Keep, and her first order was to arrest Margaery Tyrell and all her relatives and friends in King's Landing.

The Royal Guard and the Faith Army joined forces to surround Margaret's residence and, without a word, arrested her and all her maids.

Loras Tyrell attempted to resist, but was outnumbered and arrested as well.

Loras shouted angrily, "You have no right to do this! My sister is innocent!"

"The Seven Gods have granted us the authority to act!" the faith-armed soldier sneered. "Whether we are innocent or not, only the Seven Gods can decide!"

...

When news of Margaret's arrest reached the Reach, the entire region was outraged.

In Highgarden, Lady Thorn smashed her wine glass. "That madwoman dared to touch my granddaughter?" she said through gritted teeth. "Summon the army!"

Upon receiving the news at Horn Hill, Lord Randle Tarly immediately began assembling his army and issued a summons to all the Reach nobles.

Even more shockingly, the nobles of Stormlands also began to act. They believed that Margaery, as Renly's widow, deserved respect!
Those lords who had originally pledged allegiance to the Lannisters also turned against them and joined the anti-Iron Throne camp!

Within days, a massive allied army regrouped at Poplar Beach, banners fluttering in the wind: Tyrell's Golden Rose, Tali's Sprinting Hunters, Redwyn's Green Grapes...

Velas Tyrell, Margaery's brother, is elected commander-in-chief of the allied forces, vowing to rescue his sister and avenge Mace Tyrell!
In an unprecedented move, Prince Doran Martell of Dorne assembled ten thousand Sand Riders, with Prince Oberyn as commander-in-chief. The army marched out of Prince's Pass, their swords aimed straight at Casterly Rock!
The Reach and Dorne, these two age-old enemies, have surprisingly joined forces in a rather tacit way!
...

Tywin Lannister, who was stationed at Harrenhal, turned ashen-faced when he heard the news from King's Landing.

Before him lay urgent reports from the lords of the Westerlands, their actions both shocking and infuriating him.

The alliance between Highgarden and Dorne means that House Lannister faces an unprecedented threat.

Having just repelled the Stark forces in the Westerlands, and before they could even catch their breath, their plan to lead troops to King's Landing had to be put on hold. They were forced to split up with Kevan Lannister and each defend the border against the combined attack of three dukes!

"That foolish woman!" Tywin cursed through gritted teeth. "She ruined House Lannister!"

(End of this chapter)