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

A sudden gust of wind arose in the courtyard.

The air was filled with the smells of sea salt, sulfur, sweat, and blood.

The sun gradually began to move westward.

The final duel continues.

A clash of iron against iron.

Strength, speed, resilience, and fighting spirit.

Arthur thought Richard would be perfectly capable of being a Kingsguard; he was a good one.

This was still a knight of the Stormlands, Robert's squire.

However, Robert is more willing to listen to Cersei's instigation, which is quite remarkable.

"Stronger, more agile, taller," Randy Tully mused.

Tall, strong, agile, and fierce.

Arthur embodies the ideal knight in Randall's mind.

Unfortunately, these are all other people's children.

The competition between the feudal lords was a battle of gold and steel.

Money in one hand, force in the other.

The black-haired Arthur launched a tentative quick attack, and the Bat Rider stepped forward.

Then Richard Hope launched a fast break, with the Moth Warriors attempting to break through Arthur's defenses.

The Hope family crest is a V-shaped, serrated border between bone and gray, with three skull moths hovering over ashes and bones at the boundary.

Richard was not a pimp like Justin Marseille; he became Robert's squire through his martial skills.

Steel clashed against steel.

The blunt sword slashed and swirled, followed by a shield charge.

So far in the competition, these two players represent the highest level of skill.

Arthur stepped back, unconsciously slowing his movements.

Richard thought his chance had come and launched another rapid attack.

Arthur kept a tight watch.

He wielded his dark, blunt sword, deflecting Richard's slash that cut through the raging waves.

Arthur retaliated with lightning speed.

Arthur's sword was faster and thicker than ordinary swords, and it wasn't just a matter of his strength.

It also lies in the fact that "Dawn" is a giant sword.

Sir Lucas made him accept what could be considered a simulated Dawn Attack.

"What a vicious technique."

Donald Swin and Jasper Redford, who had already lost the game, were also watching.

They saw a difference as vast as an insurmountable chasm.

It may seem like a matter of winning or losing a few rounds of games, but the Cavaliers' talent gap is something they can never catch up with in their lifetime.

Arthur Hean is a pure numerical monster, incomparable to anyone else.

The supermodel's stamina and recovery ability allowed her to remain energetic and lively even after completing several rounds of competition.

And Arthur's superb skills.

"I missed him!" Richard thought angrily.

He has no chance.

The steel sang, and Arthur's blunt sword lashed out like a violent storm.

Richard's eyelids grew heavy, his shoulders began to go numb, and his wrists ached from the weight of his armor and longsword.

His defenses are not foolproof.

Richard was overwhelmed by several rounds of attacks.

"Bang!" Arthur came over and knocked Richard's sword away.

The blunt sword and shield struck Richard.

again and again.

Richard felt dizzy.

Until he was so weak and aching, he knelt on the ground.

"The championship is yours, Arthur Hoan. You're a monster! The warriors didn't favor me..." Richard cried out bitterly.

Several rounds have passed.

With his opponent still so agile in the final round, it was indeed difficult for him to win.

Arthur helped Richard up after he surrendered.

The outcome is decided!

At this moment, no one questioned the value of the championship.

"By the gods, old and new, and by King Robert and Hand of Jon Snow, Lords, ladies, knights, and maidens, the champion of this tournament of squires of Dragonstone is Arthur Hoan, heir to Harrenhal and Earl of Whitewall!"

The announcer shouted excitedly.

Instantly, all the brass horns began to play.

Arthur removed his bat-helmet, then slowly raised his blunt sword and faced the king's position to express his gratitude.

Sunlight fell on Arthur Hoan's face.

The young champion, tall and handsome, wearing a bat-shaped helmet and holding a long sword, possessed an unparalleled charm.

Greatness needs no further explanation.

This crown is dedicated to the people of Dragonstone, and to Stannis's wedding!

The four finalists have been determined.

Arthur River, Richard Hope, Roland Storm, Anda Royce.

Arthur successively defeated Donald, the heir of the Swan family in the Stormlands; Jasper, the heir of the Redford family in the Vale; Florent, Stannis's brother-in-law; ... plus Richard Hope, Robert's squire.

Stormland Warrior, Canyon Warrior, Reach Warrior.

These are all tough battles.

"The championship is yours, what a fierce boy! And the prize money, when we return to King's Landing, you can choose two weapons from my armory." King Robert also stood up, laughed heartily, and then clapped.

Keeping warm leads to lustful thoughts.

After watching the game and feeling incredibly excited, Robert decided to relax.

Miss Deline Florence had been secretly flirting with Robert.

While Cersei and the king killer were away...

Robert also wanted to have a good fight in bed.

Jon Arryn, standing beside the king, remained calm, though his mind was filled with deep thoughts.

"Batman, anyone would be proud to have a son like that."

Old Arryn applauded the outstanding young man, yet also subtly expressed concern for the Tully family.

Edmure and the other young people in the Riverlands are really mediocre, lacking any outstanding talents.

The servants in Hejian were generally incompetent, representing a typical polarization.

Arthur Hoan was far ahead of the pack.

The two who performed slightly better were also his attendants, trained by a master.

As for Edmure, Piper, Vance, Patrick, and others...

Mediocre people are not worth mentioning.

If you can't even handle basic skills like sword and shield combat, you can't count on spear duels.

A great knight can recruit many hired knights, free riders, and mercenaries.

If you add the wealth of the He'an family, those beautiful golden dragons...

With such a powerful and unwieldy regime, the eventual collapse of the feudal lord's power was almost a foreseeable outcome.

Hopefully, his fears won't materialize.

"Arthur Hogan!"

"Arthur Hogan!"

"Black Arthur!"

"Black Arthur!"

"My lords," the lady immediately cried out, like a well-trained dog.

They were overjoyed, feeling they had gotten more than their money's worth, and even forgot about losing the bet.

What made Arthur happy was also the sudden windfall from going all in on the game.

The prize money for the first-place winner is very generous.

He also bet his fifty gold dragons, which was a considerable sum.

Combining the two, Arthur roughly estimates that it amounts to several thousand gold dragons.

Golden dragon, golden dragon, and still golden dragon.

Being a skilled knight is also a way to make money.

Putting aside everything else, the prize money that outstanding knights earn in tournaments, along with the warhorses and armor of the losers, is a substantial sum of money.

While the entire audience was celebrating, the VIP seats were being filled with joy.

"I'll be right back."

The drunken King Robert led the Florentine girls away from the courtyard.

The entire venue was in a state of chaos, and no one noticed this unexpected turn of events.

Besides, it's perfectly normal for King Robert to go looking for women.

Who would be so blind as to oppose the king when he is in high spirits?

"Oh!" Jon Arryn frowned, but could not stop it.

Arthur also caught a glimpse of Robert leaving openly with the Florentine girl he had seduced, which was another memorable scene to witness.

When Stannis got married, Robert jumped and danced at the wedding.

Although the king has left, the courtyard remains a sea of ​​joy.

Without the king's constraints, and with a joyous atmosphere...

The nobles, knights, servants, and ladies flitted among the crowd like butterflies, chatting and exchanging pleasantries.

As the top star in the arena and the dark horse champion, Arthur naturally receives the most attention.

Young people chatted casually in the venue.

Arthur also made himself acquainted with these young squires and knights.

The future belongs to these people, who were also key participants in the original War of the Five Kings.

Richard, Justin, this is Robert's squire.

However, Cersei kept whispering in their ear, and both of them were going to be laid off.

And those young people from the Riverlands, the Royallands, the Stormlands, and the Valley.

The rising star or heir of the Seven Kingdoms.

"Congratulations! Good lad!"

"Congratulations! Young man."

Not only young people, but many important figures also treated Arthur with a gentle and kind demeanor, like a spring breeze.

Ser Barristan, Duke Jon, Duke Mace, Duke Renly.

This is not just because of Arthur Harrenhal's status as heir.

The champion of the Dragonstone Squires Tournament won despite being twelve years younger.

This could be written on a separate page in any family.

A rising star in numerical prowess, he deserves everyone's attention.

Gold may earn respect, but iron and blood earn respect in a different way.