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Chapter 90 The Rise of the Dark Knight, The Embarrassing Saga of Riverrun

In King's Landing, the black ravens in the raven's nest were released by the men of Pyssil.

The news that "The Iron Throne is recruiting vassals to besiege King Balon" and "Jason Mellist of Seafront, in alliance with Arthur Hoan, heir to Harrenhal, has achieved a great victory at Seafront, and Balon's two sons are dead" will be carried by ravens to the castles of the Seven Kingdoms.

This was King Robert's war horn, and also King Balon's defeat horn.

The ravens first fly to the Vale and Stormlands, the Riverlands, then the Westerlands, the Reach, and as far as Dorne and the North.

This thing can only scare the Dornish; the Dornish will just stay AFK and won't send out a single soldier.

The names of "Dark Knight" Arthur and "Eagle" Earl Jason, who shone brightly in Sea Frontier City, will resound throughout the world, marking the biggest wave of GG promotion.

Earl Jason was a renowned old knight.

Although his performance in the martial arts tournament was average, his battlefield record is verifiable.

He was probably the only ruthless knight of the Trident River, having killed three of Rhaegar's vassals.

The one who truly ascended to the stage of power was "Black Arthur," "Bloodthirsty Arthur," the "Dark Knight" Arthur Hean.

At the age of fourteen, he killed Rodrik Greyjoy, the heir to Baron, and Horace Harlow on the battlefield of Sea Frontier City, despite being of a higher level.

This feat is comparable to Sir Barristan's killing of "The Last Blackfyre," Marius Blackfyre, a single-handed victory.

Young, fearless, fierce, and with a brilliant track record.

Such a genius knight would be a legend anywhere, especially in the Riverlands where martial arts are not so competitive.

The Dark Knight inevitably brings to mind the Riverlands' most dazzling "boys," Duke Kermit and his brother Sir Oscar, and the "Bloodthirsty" class of Earls of Raventree.

They distinguished themselves in the Blood Dragon Dance and were considered the best warriors in the Riverlands.

And now the new generation of youngsters is Arthur Hoan of Harrenhal.

As for Bloodraven and Coldsteel, they mostly identify as Targaryen, so they can't be placed on the Three Rivers Circuit.

"Our side has a multitude of fierce generals, a forest of knights, and warships sufficient to block the ocean." Grand Scholar Paisell's original words were not entirely boasting.

After all, facing the Iron Throne's all-out attack, Baron's small force was indeed insufficient.

On Robert's side, the military force was terrifyingly powerful.

On the Army side, the Commander-in-Chief is Robert Baratheon, and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief is Eddard Stark.

Sir Barristan, Commander-in-Chief.

The Three Rivers Army was commanded by Horst Tully, with Arthur Hoan as its vanguard.

The Valley Army was commanded by Jon Royce, with Lynn Cobley as its vanguard.

The Union Army was commanded by Eddard, with Rickard Karstark as its vanguard.

Most of the Stormlands' army was kept in reserve in case of emergencies in King's Landing and the frontiers of Dorne.

On the naval front, Stannis Baratheon and Paxter Redwyn led the Royal Fleet to join forces with the Redwyn Fleet, while the Oldtown Fleet also provided support.

This doesn't even include the Westerlands army waiting in Lannisport, a vengeful force of such an all-star lineup that even the War of the Usurper wasn't on such a scale.

With so many great knights and experts taking turns serving the Iron Islands, it can only be said that Baron is truly blessed.

The scale of the war could be controlled in terms of manpower; not too many farmers were mobilized, but all the elite soldiers and knights were deployed.

Iron-type stuff really is asking for trouble.

The Dornish had at least one or two allies, while the Iron Islands had zero allies and were harassing a large group of people.

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Rushing City.

Inside the triangular study of the lord, Horst held a letter from King's Landing in his hand, gazing out at the surging river.

My heart is like a river, flowing freely east and west.

The He'an family was his in-law and helper back then, but now the two sides are subtly at odds.

Now, only Horst and Earl Tettos remain in Horst's study.

Robert must have expected the news of his troop selection, but Robert directly appointing Riverrun as the vanguard still annoyed him.

The king, with his word, immediately selected a vanguard general for Horst, none other than the once-famous Arthur Hoan.

"I'm sorry, Lord Tethos, I originally intended to pass this honor to you or Earl Jason," Horst said helplessly.

Vanguard, as the elite of the army, has always been synonymous with elite and a position full of glory.

Vanguard generals bear the responsibility of launching assaults and have the authority to select elite troops from various units.

For example, Randyll Tarly, the Reach army has always used him as a henchman and vanguard.

Robert's high regard for Arthur Rivers demonstrates that he considered Arthur to be the only outstanding warrior in the Riverlands.

“I have no reason to be jealous over a young man. But sir, you must be careful,” Earl Tettos said cautiously. “Earl Jason is your loyal supporter, but now he’s also praising Arthur Hoan. And Earl Blaken, who has always hated me, is also praising Arthur Hoan, because he has several unmarried daughters.”

Count Tettos had a short grey beard, a hooked nose, and long hair. He was tall and thin, and wore a magnificent cloak woven from raven feathers.

"That's because of our incompetence!" Horst sighed. "Our army couldn't get here in time, but we couldn't very well refuse to let Haijiang City ask for help."

"It's not incompetence, it's just that the Riverlands have always been like this," Earl Tethos pointed out. "The Frey family and the Seafront are at odds, and Earl Brecken and I are hesitant about sending troops. The honor of this war naturally belongs to Arthur."

He was safe. He had taken the risk and received the reward. But the honor was too great and too high.

"I know that too, Lord Tethos. Opportunities are fleeting, and so is honor," Horst sighed.

"Back then, Lord Walter and Rhaegar Targaryen were locked in a fierce struggle. Had it not been for the war, he would surely have had even greater schemes. Now, with the help of King Robert and Hand of Arryn, we have severely punished those rebels in the Riverlands, but they are slowly recovering, and Arthur River has greatly enhanced the family's prestige," Tytus continued.

The Earl of Blackwood was originally a relative of the Targaryen family, but because the Mad King did not give the Blackwood family any face in the land dispute, he awarded the land to the Brecken family.

The Blackwood family then made a firm decision and joined the alliance against the Dragon King.

"I understand everything you're saying," Horst said, rubbing his temples. "But Earl Tethos, there's something I need to make clear to you. Although the King and my foster father are as close as father and son, they are not the same person. Prime Minister Erin will not easily interfere with the King's orders."

"This..." Count Tethos choked.

He suddenly realized this loophole: yes, even the king and the prime minister can have disagreements.

Old Arryn was somewhat cunning and wary, and he remained cautious towards the Tully family's rivals and former royalists.

But King Robert was a man who loved wine and war. Moreover, Robert was known for his extraordinary charm and ability to turn enemies into friends.

Since the House of Hell has already submitted, they are now Robert's servants.

Such a person would naturally favor Arthur Riveran over the Tully family of Riverrun.

"In that case, let them be. War is a matter of honor and risk," Count Tettos sighed.

"Brutal war!" Horst Tully always thought of the terrible Stonehall.

The griffin, wielding a sharp sword, was extremely ferocious and its power was unstoppable.

His red hair burned like flames, and his sword was as fast as raindrops.

If it weren't for Horst's good fortune, and the fact that the lion wasn't wielding a Valyrian steel sword, Horst would have been killed on the spot.

It was from that day that Horst began to accept the fact that he was getting old.

He was not a brave soldier, but an old man.

Horst, too, went from craving war to fearing and dreading it.

"Horst is old." Earl Tettos looked at old Horst and suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.

The person in question isn't in a hurry, so there's nothing a bystander can do if he is.

Horst himself has some ability, while Edmure doesn't have many highlights.

If Horst is unable to contain him, then Arthur Hoan will sooner or later become a bigger problem than Frey.

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