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Chapter 112 The Affectionate Bear

Layton Hightower walked back into the banquet hall, still appearing noble and warm.

Layton, however, was still pondering the hint the Bloodstone Ring had given him.

Layton is now filled with the wonder of magic and the vastness of the future, and has little interest in worldly power.

He wouldn't have attended the dinner party tonight if he hadn't been curious about Robert and slightly about Arthur.

"Even direct descendants of dragon blood rarely display any extraordinary abilities. I never expected that collateral descendants of dragon blood could occasionally produce such gifted individuals." Layton took a deep breath.

The Hightower family had only produced one madwoman in a long time, but unexpectedly, the River family also produced Arthur River.

The Targaryen bloodline has spread widely, dating back to the time of Jaehaerys, the King of Men.

The Valerian, Hightoar, Plen, Martell, Penrose, Tarth, Baratheon, Blackfyre, and other families all possess dragon blood.

These lords from the Stormlands, Royal Country, the Westerlands, Dorne, and the Riverlands possess some dragon blood.

There are even Braavos and Valantis on the other side of the Narrow Sea.

The one who worked the hardest to spread dragon blood was definitely King Yong, because King Yong gave the most and the largest portions.

Earl Layton suppressed his curiosity; this was the only curiosity he had left.

When it comes to preemptive planning and prediction, Layton is confident that he surpasses most people.

Even for young people with slightly better talent, Layton only paid a little attention.

House Hightower now avoids even the legitimate Targaryen orphans in exile, let alone collateral relatives.

"Even a young man with extraordinary talent has no magic mentor, no spellbook, and no dragon egg. At best, he can only become an outstanding knight and lord, unable to climb any higher. The pinnacle of magic has not yet been reached, and no one knows where that milestone lies." So Earl Layton stopped pondering and continued sipping his wine.

After all, it's still a low point for magic, and this low point has lasted for so many years. What can dragon blood do?

Could it be possible to summon back the dragon and the flames?

Layton possessed an absolute level of self-confidence.

Hightar isn't good at knightly duels, but when it comes to magical research, he's first-rate.

Layton glanced into the distance and saw Ser Barristan, captain of the Kingsguard, chatting with Arthur.

Layton smiled slightly and stopped paying attention to that corner.

After the Blood Dragon Dance, the Hightar family also had descendants with dragon blood.

While attempting to acquire dragons and magic, Hightoar began to focus on speculating about the unpredictable future, which could be considered a shift in strategic priorities.

From actively engaging in G7 affairs to traditionally remaining aloof.

At Arthur's location, Arthur was chatting with Sir Barristan, who was dressed in white robes.

"I didn't expect Lord Layton to be here too," Sir Barristan remarked with considerable surprise.

"Lord Layton is indeed a rare guest," Arthur nodded.

Perhaps Layton wanted to see Robert, Arthur thought.

It's also a good idea to get to know yourself better while you're at it.

The Hightower family always has some mysterious things.

Even in the later period of the Long Dynasty, the Haitar family still had some influence in the court.

The last prime minister of the Yong King was Earl Haitar, and the last captain of the White Knights of the Long family was also White Bull Haitar.

The Earl of Jon brought the king a mysterious woman named Lydia, who gave birth to the beautiful and sorcerous Sylvia Oceanstar.

"He's probably here to watch his son's duel. Are you ready, Arthur?" Ser Barristan asked.

"I've prepared some things," Arthur smiled. "But a jousting match with spears is different from a foot sword and shield duel."

"It is indeed different, mainly in equestrianism, the coordination and balance between the rider and the horse," Sir Barristan explained.

"This is my first time at a martial arts tournament, so I'd better prepare well."

"Get ready, and come to me if you encounter any problems," Sir Barristan promised. "Actually, I'd also like to exchange a round of spear fighting with you."

"It's my pleasure."

Sir Barristan may be old, but he's only gotten more charismatic with age.

His physical strength is still quite remarkable, and his rich experience makes up for the decline in physical strength.

"Is it said that a new White Knight will appear?" Arthur asked curiously.

"Yes," Ser Barristan nodded. "The youngest son of House Aughert, he performed well in the Iron Islands War, and comes from a good family."

"Oh, really?" Arthur said dismissively, feeling a little sorry for the Moth Knights of Stormland.

Robert's former squire was tricked by Robert again.

"Sir, do you know Siri?" Arthur suddenly asked this living fossil.

The relationship between west Rui and Blood Raven is widely known, with rumors suggesting that she bathes in blood to maintain her youth and beauty.

This living fossil of the court frowned slightly, then sighed with regret: "Of course I know that. Cold Iron and Blood Raven both fell in love with Xirui Yangxing, and the seven kingdoms were drenched in blood because of it."

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"Where did Xirui go after that?" Arthur asked.

Sir Barristan shook his head. "I don't know."

west Rui is also a mysterious figure. Blood Raven has now turned into a tree, and west Rui's fate is unknown.

Sir Barristan knew the most about court gossip, but unfortunately, he didn't say much about it.

Arthur and Sir Barristan then sought further advice on the intricacies and clever tricks of spear fighting, to which Sir Barristan readily shared his knowledge.

The two parted on good terms, and Arthur noticed that the bear was still staring at Lynes with a distracted expression.

This kind of man who is obsessed with looks is indeed unable to overcome the temptation of love.

Logically speaking, Bear Island would not be of any interest to the old town.

However, the fact that Big Bear brought out the honor of being a war hero and the champion of the tournament, coupled with Layton's lack of concern for his daughter, and Lindsey's momentary lapse in judgment, all contributed to this.

It's not entirely impossible for the two of them to end up together.

Several days later, at the tournament in Port Lannisport.

The brass trumpet sounded, and the important figures sat on the high platform, waiting for the exciting competition to begin.

The temporary platform was a semi-circular structure, with nobles, ladies, celebrities, and wealthy merchants divided into different ranks.

In front of the stands, colorful flags hung down, belonging to different families, kings, princes, and knights.

The lords and noblewomen in attendance craned their necks, the most prestigious seats reserved for the kings and great lords of Westeros who were ranked among the top two lands.

Robert and his good friend Eddard sat in the middle, flanked by the host Tywin Lannister, Tywin's brother Kevan, Lord Parker who was not participating, and Lord Redwin.

Count Jon joined the game, and his seat became vacant.

Around the stands, ordinary people could watch the game from behind the fence. They also stood on tiptoe, and some even made a small bet.

With so many onlookers in Lannister Harbor, they were cheering and shouting Jaime Lannister's name.

Tywin Lannister is ready; he hopes his son will win the tournament in Lannister Harbor.

. . . .

"I'm also looking forward to Garth getting a good result," Earl Layton laughed, as his son Garth and others joined the competition.

Off the field, both Sir Barristan and Sir Berlon were dressed in milk-colored scale armor, their cloaks as white as the first snow.

Ser James also wore a white cloak, but he was gleaming gold from head to toe, and also had a lion helmet and a golden sword.

The armor of the Royce family knights was silver-plated and engraved with the same bronze protective charms as those of Count Jon.

The knights' horses were decorated with the same colors as their family crests, and some of the warhorses even wore helmets.

Most of the warhorses were adorned with gold and silver, making them look very beautiful.

The handsome Arthur rode into the arena on horseback, wearing black glazed armor and a gold cloak, eliciting cheers from the crowd.

Arthur has displayed unparalleled brilliance in sword and shield duels and on the battlefield; now it is time for him to demonstrate his prowess as the best spearman in the Three Rivers.

"Batman! Batman!"

Those who supported Arthur cheered, their voices thunderous.

People love stories like this, about miraculous young knights.

The bear, however, was not as dazzling.

Count Jorah wore a green bear cloak over his armor.

Unfortunately, he was not handsome enough, and his reputation in the Seven Kingdoms was not that great.

People praise his war exploits, but they don't find him particularly charismatic.

In this situation, Barristan, the Kingslayer, Arthur, Thoros, and even Sir Lynn and Earl Jon are all strong contenders for this tournament, with only the Big Bear being a less popular choice.

While the knights were busy, the casinos were naturally not idle either.

Arthur still spent money to buy his own championship, and Arthur also sent Rosso as his representative to secretly bet a lot on the bear.

The competition officially began, with pairs battling it out in a grabbing and scrambling style.

The thunderous hooves of warhorses thundered as Arthur began his attack.

In the first round, Arthur faced a knight from the Royce family. Arthur smashed the Royce family's cobblestone rune shield in two, and the knight fell off his saddle and crashed to the ground.