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

The traveler's horses were taken to the stables where they were carefully cared for by the grooms.

Arthur and his party also ate bread and salt from the Cuthway family, as honored guests of Baron John Cuthway.

Arthur and his companions first went to the castle at the Bridge of Bitterness to rest for a while and recover from the fatigue of their journey.

The scenery at Bitterbridge Fortress is just so-so: the Mandeb River, wheat fields, and plains.

This castle guards the Bridge of Bitterness, making it a strategic stronghold.

"The castle is too small; it would be more comfortable to have dinner by the Mandeb River. What do you think?" suggested the solicitous Baron John Carsway.

The castle at the Bridge of Bitterness is indeed too small.

During the War of the Five Kings, after Renly Baratheon stationed his troops here, only Renly went to live in the castle, while the other great lords remained in their camps in the fields.

"I will follow your arrangements, Lord John," Arthur replied, going along with the host's wishes.

Afterwards, Baron John Carsway led his men to the banks of the Mandeb River.

"Do not neglect my distinguished guest," said Baron John, whose service was impeccable.

The servants of the Casway family skillfully set up several long tables and covered them with white tablecloths.

The knives, cutlery, and wine glasses were all laid out, signaling another sumptuous dinner.

"You are too kind, Lord John." Arthur did not refuse this kindness.

"It's my pleasure to host a warrior of your caliber," Baron John said warmly.

Arthur was dressed in a gold brocade robe with black stripes and nine pairs of bats embroidered on it, looking handsome and dashing.

Baron Casway and his son were both dressed in white brocade robes embroidered with the yellow centaur emblem, a color similar to that of the Rowan family.

However, compared to the Luo Wan family, the strength of the Kasway family is like grass compared to trees.

Both father and son were very thin and had little muscle.

It looks like a family-inherited "Knight" diploma.

"Where's the big guy?" Arthur noticed that the big guy, Raleigh, seemed to have skipped work.

This kid was seething with anger, seemingly preparing to give Laurent Casway a piece of his mind.

Sixteen-year-olds are at the age when they don't know their own strength and are prone to violence.

Laurent deserved to be retaliated against for provoking others like that.

Singers and acrobats from Bitter Bridge were brought out to perform, creating a dazzling and lively spectacle.

The singers performed folk tunes from the Reach, which also celebrated legendary knights.

For example, "Long Spikes", "Dragon Slayer Mirror Shield", and "Dragon Knight".

"Please!" said old Baron Casway very politely.

He and Arthur were seated at the head of the table, at a long table.

Arthur expressed his gratitude to Baron Castaway.

"Of course," Baron John laughed.

Knights originated from Andal culture; the Andal invasion of Westeros brought with it the system of chivalry.

Legend has it that John the Oak of the Reach was the founder of this system and the first knight in history.

As the birthplace of Westeros chivalry, the Reach is a land of martial spirit and honor, where knights enjoy unparalleled respect and glory.

A newly emerging dark horse, the "Bat Knight" who has washed away the poor image of the Three Rivers Knights, Arthur is currently a walking gold standard.

Then, the fine wines and delicacies were presented one by one, proving that the River Bend truly deserves its reputation as a land of abundance.

For a feudal lord of Kuqiao's caliber, the food was already very good.

Not to mention Highgarden, Oldtown, and Redwyn.

First came pears cooked in strong wine, followed by delicious small fish fried until crispy with salt, and a rooster stuffed with onions and mushrooms.

Next came large chunks of golden-brown toast, along with shredded lettuce, sweet corn, and peas.

Top-quality ham and roast goose, beer and wild venison from Damadon are considered main dishes.

As for dessert, Baron Casway's servants brought out plates of pastries made by the castle kitchen, including butter swans, sugar sliver unicorns, rose-shaped lemon cakes, spiced honey cookies, blackberry tarts, apple tarts, butter cheese, and more.

"Congratulations to King Robert!"

Congratulations to Prime Minister Jon!

"Congratulations to Lord Mace! Congratulations to Lord Horst!"

"For the friendship between the River family and the Casway family."

May this good fortune continue endlessly!

May this good fortune continue endlessly!

The cups clinked together, making a crisp sound.

"There might be an eternal summer in the future," Baron John laughed. "We are the knights of summer; for us, winter will never come."

"I also hope for the arrival of eternal summer." Arthur and Baron John clinked glasses.

Yongxia was destined to be nothing but a lie.

If you were to say that winter is coming and the White Walkers are going to destroy the world now, you'd just be considered a complete idiot.

Everyone ate, drank, chatted, and laughed.

We had a picnic by the river and waited until the moon was high in the sky.

Arthur didn't drink much; he simply chatted with Baron John and his son.

"Cheers, Master Arthur, you are the light of knights!" Master Laurent was also quite drunk. He was thin, had a low alcohol tolerance, and was also weak.

Now, with wine flowing freely and ears warmed, it's the perfect time for a person to relax.

Baron John, Laurent, and the guards of the Cuthway family all drank quite a bit.

Sir Lucas, who had just taken a stroll under the pretense of urinating, has returned to his seat.

"Someone's lying in wait, and that person hasn't spotted me yet." Sir Lucas and Arthur hinted that there was indeed someone lurking around.

Arthur remained calm and waited for the plot to unfold.

The nobles of the Reach were too complacent and lacked vigilance; it seems the same was true of the lords of the Riverlands.

In addition, Baron John had few capable men under his command at the foot of Bitterbridge Castle.

The only one with any talent was driven to become an enemy by young master Casway.

"I'm just sobering up. You guys keep eating, keep eating. You don't need to follow me." Laurent Casway stood up and staggered toward the edge of the long table.

Laurent, the little tyrant of Bitterbridge, never expected to be ambushed.

At this point, most people were still quite tipsy and didn't keep up.

"Me too..." Arthur watched Laurent leave and followed him at a leisurely pace.

Sir Lucas followed behind Arthur.

"You will pay the price, Laurent!"

Laurent, who was gazing at the beautiful moonlight and wanting to sing a little tune, was terrified when he heard this rude and angry shout.

Behind the big tree, the figures in the shadows suddenly became clear.

A large man swung a hammer and smashed it down on Laurent's face.

Raleigh was also a member of the Casway family's guard, and he knew the castle and its surroundings very well, as well as Laurent.

If Arthur hadn't been here today, Laurent Carsway would definitely have been beaten to a pulp.

"Click!" The longsword was drawn.

The longsword, like a venomous snake, slashed out from another angle, its speed both swift and ruthless.

Raleigh's previously poised hammer strike was forced to retreat and defend.

Raleigh was also stunned. The sneak attack was all based on a burst of bloodlust and ruthlessness, but he didn't expect someone to intercept him halfway.

"What are you going to do?" Laurent was so frightened that he squatted down on the ground, his face pale and his body trembling.

"Murder! Raleigh's trying to kill me!" Lawrence yelled, terrified, and then ran away, making the loudest sound he could.

"It's you? Young master from out of town." The big guy, Raleigh, didn't recognize Arthur's identity.

Judging from Casway's attitude and Arthur's fine clothes, he must be an important person.

"Why?" Raleigh asked, very unwillingly.

If Arthur hadn't appeared, he might have broken both of Laurent's arms and half of his ribs.

"Don't be silly, think of your father!" Arthur said in a low voice.

Raleigh's hammer blow nearly killed young Master Casway.

He was young and impetuous, so he might have run away, leaving his own father and family behind.

"Hey!" The big guy, Raleigh, frowned and dropped the hammer in his hand.

Now that Arthur has directly exposed Raleigh's anger, his fury has turned into confusion.

Arthur is here; his ambush plan has failed.

"Just wait, I'll keep you safe." Arthur looked at the big guy, Raleigh.

Raleigh was taken aback, not expecting the matter to take so many twists and turns.

Arthur didn't do this for nothing; he wanted to keep Raleigh alive so as not to embarrass the Casway family too much.