Game of Thrones: King of Harrenhal, starting with a blue hand stat panel

Chapter 108 Hypocrisy by Haitar

Night falls, a banquet is held.

The Greyjoy Rebellion was completely ended, and the Iron Throne emerged victorious.

The crowned stag banners led the way, dominating the city and its inhabitants, displaying the dignity of royal power.

King Robert Baratheon's punishments and rewards have been delivered, new war heroes have emerged, while King Balon, leader of the Iron Islands, has swallowed the bitter pill of defeat.

Following this battle, the political landscape of the seven kingdoms has undergone some slight changes.

Robert used a swift and decisive war to defeat Baron, the king who had instigated the rebellion, making him look like a clown.

Although no positional warfare or siege warfare was conducted to annihilate a large number of Iron Islands leaders, the war still appeared to be quick and efficient.

This resounding victory not only enhanced Robert's prestige but also fostered unity and camaraderie among the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms, and proclaimed the unparalleled strength of the great alliance of wolves, fish, deer, eagles, and lions.

Besides these, another incident was the defeat of the Greyjoy family, the chieftains of the Iron Islands, and it will take the Iron Fleet at least some time to recover.

There's also Arthur's superhuman performance as a warrior, making a powerful appearance during the Greyjoy Rebellion.

House Heaney, which was on the verge of falling out of the top twenty lords of Westeros, is showing strong signs of resurgence and will return to the center of power.

Previously, the River Ann of Harrenhal and the Bartway of Whitewall were known more for their wealth and generosity, but Arthur's rise will fill the last gap in their strength.

Just like the significance of "Long Thorn" Leo to the Tyrell family.

For a family to truly rise to power, gold and steel are indispensable.

"It's awful," Sir Steve Ren thought, feeling incredibly annoyed as he watched Arthur being praised by everyone.

Everyone says the Frey family are nouveau riche, but the Freys have been around for six or seven hundred years.

The He'an family, however, is the most nouveau riche of all, with a history of less than a hundred years.

Every Earl of Harrenhal was a nouveau riche.

However, the members of the He'an family were handsome and had a good relationship with the King's Landing court, so they were more successful than Li Hecheng.

The River House's ability to form a marriage alliance with the Tully House, and their previous infiltration of the Dragon Family's inner circle, infuriated the Frey House.

Especially that hypocritical, double-standard Horst Tully.

On one hand, she arranged a marriage with the nouveau riche Hean family, and on the other hand, she opposed the marriage proposal from the Frey family.

Within the stone promontory in front of the stone bridge of Pike Castle, everything was a scene of joy and merriment.

The king, princes, and knights ate and drank happily, and the air was filled with the aroma of fine wine.

May this good fortune continue endlessly!

May this good fortune continue endlessly!

King Robert was in high spirits, and his wine glasses clinked together with a crisp sound.

Taking advantage of the intoxication, King Robert and Ser Kevan Lannister also generously announced another piece of good news.

With the forces of the Seven Kingdoms gathered on the Iron Islands to quell the Greyjoy Rebellion, a grand tournament was held in Lannister Harbor, sponsored by Lord Tywin Lannister, to celebrate the suppression of the Greyjoy Rebellion.

"Long live King Robert!"

"Long live Casterly Rock!"

The lords and knights cheered and were eager to make a name for themselves at this tournament.

However, everyone agreed that only three groups of people had the highest probability of success in the martial arts tournament.

The first wave consisted of war heroes who emerged from the Greyjoy Rebellion, such as Arthur, Thoros of Myr, and the Big Bear.

The second wave consisted of the White Knights who served King Robert, especially the Kingslayer and Ser Barristan.

Everyone knows that King Robert was better at group combat than spear combat.

Those renowned old knights, Earl Jason and Earl Yorn, although powerful, are probably no match for these two groups.

Count Jorah the Bear is definitely one of the most underestimated characters here.

Because the people of the North have never liked fancy spear duels, no one dared to predict that the Great Bear could make it to the finals.

There are already many people betting on Arthur, but Big Bear is a huge loophole.

"You're the one, Earl Jorah." Arthur chuckled. He figured he might make more money betting on the bear than on himself.

"Cheers!" "Cheers!" After this battle, the relationship between Arthur, Big Bear, Lynn, and Soros of Mill, the pioneering brothers, has also warmed up rapidly.

"Good wine! Wine is the hero!" The red-robed monk Soros drank one cup after another.

Even Jorah's poker face and Lynn's arrogant face were unusually cheerful today.

Count Jorah is currently riding high on his success. As a war hero, although not as dazzling as Arthur, he is still quite remarkable.

Furthermore, Jorah had also lost his wife, so the northern lords still hoped to form a marriage alliance with Bear Island.

Bear Island is a bit poor, but everyone there is poor and no one looks down on you; everyone is just trying to make a living.

But Jorah himself, at his core, is a huge sucker for good looks.

In his push-and-pull maneuvering, he offended quite a few northern lords.

If the bear were to marry the youngest daughter of the Hightar family, the people he would offend would be even more ruthless.

Besides Robert, who was the primary focus of the group, Ed was the secondary focus.

Arthur can also be considered the third focal point, the number one knight of the younger generation.

There were countless lords and knights who wanted to befriend Arthur.

As for the future "Love Knight," Loras Tyrell may forever live in the shadow of "Batman."

"Cheers! Let us drink this victory toast and be even more loyal to the Iron Throne!" Arthur raised his glass, trying to win over the lords who had come to befriend him.

The largest number were undoubtedly the lords of the Hejian region, followed by the lords of the royal domain and other regions.

The Earl of Leicester, the Earl of Mouton, and the Earl of Darryl in the East Riverlands, and the Earl of Jason and the Earl of Brecken in the West Riverlands.

Even Lord Vance and Lord Piper, the younger brothers of Lord Horst, were very polite to Arthur, and they accepted King Robert's appointment.

After all, Arthur was a young man who was very popular with the king and was riding high.

Only Count Tettos might have remained indifferent, but no one cared about his opinion.

"Cheers, Sir Arthur, the new Guardian!" Sir Wickley of Candle Cavern was exceptionally friendly to Arthur.

As the guardian of Crab Bay, Arthur should cultivate a relationship with Candle Cavern, which is probably the only lord in the Vale that borders the Crab Bay Strait.

The Wickley family is known for making scented candles.

These candles are infused with nutmeg and other expensive spices.

"Cheers, Lord Wickley. I still have much to learn from you regarding the maritime and hydrological conditions at Crab Bay."

"No problem." Sir Wickley laughed heartily.

Sir Wakeley had a clear idea: the protection of Crab Bay was more of an honor.

It is still a guardian nestled between the three major regions of Valley, Royal Territory, and Three Rivers, making it very difficult for it to develop across regions.

Even if we were to become acquainted, it would be acceptable.

Moreover, Sir Wakeley was originally a businessman and had long intended to cooperate with the equally wealthy Riverside family.

"When we get back to Harrenhal, I'll send you some scented candles," Sir Wickley said in a low voice.

Arthur naturally reciprocated, saying, "I will send you gifts such as fine wine from Whitewall City at that time."

The two sides were also engaged in a fierce battle.

Although the people of the valley are old-fashioned, these feudal lords with merchant-like characteristics are all shrewd and cunning.

The Grafson family of Seagull Town, the Wekele family of Candle Cave City, the Golden Eagle Erin family, the Knights of Nine Star City, and so on.

Arthur looked around at the lords within his Crab Bay Protectorate.

The Darryl family of Farmers' Castle in the Riverlands, the Lute family of Earl of Harlowe, the knights of Salt Fields, and the Wickley family of the Valley were all very cooperative.

Nowadays, apart from the most unruly and stubborn crab-clawed people who are silently waging a cold war with the King's Landing.

Arthur's Crab Bay crew can now officially open for business.

"Congratulations, Lord Arthur." Sir Baylor Hightower, dressed in a brocade grey robe, approached Arthur and congratulated him.

Although Sir Baylor appeared as an appendage of the Earl of Stannis and the Earl of Parker, he still made considerable contributions.

However, Arthur had serious doubts about Hightoar's ability to lead an army on his own, since the Hightoar family had not fought a war for many years.

During the Blackfire Rebellion and the War of the Usurpers, the Hightoar family cautiously dispatched scattered troops, resulting in a pitifully small army.

Even during the Blood Dragon Dance era, if it weren't for the daring dragon knight Darren leading this bunch of pig-headed madmen...

The Hightower family may never even leave the Reach.

A fourteen-year-old knight, guardian of Crab Bay, the first vanguard of the Greyjoy rebellion, and also the wealthy heir to Harrenhal and the Earl of Whitewall.

All these signs indicate that they are very valuable to win over.

"This is thanks to the glory of the old and new gods," Arthur said to Baelor.

Arthur hadn't seen Baylor much when he went to Old Town before, but now Baylor looks completely different.

Although Baylor was handsome and well-mannered, Arthur would never forget his arrogant yet obsequious manner.

The Haitar family was, after all, such an arrogant family. Among the ten great families, the Haitar family was the only one that was not the ruler of the entire territory but was still among them.

The He'an family is a relatively new family, less than a hundred years old, and they are nouveau riche.

"When you have some free time and come to the old town, I will certainly treat you well," Sir Baylor promised.

"Definitely." Arthur replied with a polite, fake smile.

The Hightower family is ancient and mysterious, and Arthur habitually keeps a close eye on such families.

After all, if the high-magic version arrives, riding the wave of magic, it can make a triumphant return.

It's probably only House Stark, House Greyjoy, House Targaryen, and this hidden House Hightower.