"Long live Runestone!"
"Long live Iron Oaks!"
"For the Valley Knight!"
With a bang, a dilapidated wooden door on the street was suddenly knocked open, and a dozen new ambushers poured out.
Bang, bang, bang, doors and windows of other houses opened one after another, and groups of ambushers appeared, all targeting Lord Greene's location.
Killing cries rose on all sides, and a chaotic battle erupted.
"Shields up!"
"Roar!" Four shields protected Lord Greene, who had dismounted.
Brienne's "Ice" gleamed dully in her hand; enemies rushed forward, only to fall one after another. Each swing was like a summons from the stranger.
Wherever the Ice blade passed, severed limbs flew, and blood splattered into the air, forming a crimson rain curtain.
Anguy's eyes were like a hawk's, high up… in the distance… in concealment… He fixed his gaze on the enemy archers.
Anguy's extra-capacity quiver was empty, and just as he was about to switch to another quiver, Lord Greene's command came through.
Further away, a unified roar came: "For the Vale of Arryn!"
Anguy, who had climbed to a high spot, quickly scanned his surroundings. There were still some enemies left, was it necessary?
In the distance, someone suddenly roared: "Long live Lord Arryn!"
Severed limbs and blood flew around Brienne; she was quickly stained red with enemy blood, facing the endless stream of enemies without fear.
Over there… another fresh batch of dozens of enemies rushed over, shouting.
Bang! Monton, with absolute strength, smashed two enemies away with the large round shield in his hand. He peered through the gap in his face mask at "Bloody" Brienne, then… glanced at the Valyria steel sword that was cutting through both people and weapons, and a look of envy flashed in his eyes.
These were all battle merits… Every arrow Anguy shot left a trail of afterimages, whistling as it flew towards the enemies.
Bang! Another approaching enemy was directly knocked down by Monton, whose large hand reached for the other war hammer at his waist.
Every guard of Lord Greene wore well-made plate armor. With the four shield-bearers beside him… plus "Nutcracker" Monton and "Cheese Slicer" Brienne, he only needed to strike a pose.
Although he had doubts, the Lord's military order could not be disobeyed. Anguy observed his surroundings, then crouched down and nimbly leaped to another spot, his figure quietly disappearing.
The street was filled with a strong smell of blood; the seemingly suicidal attack suddenly came to an eerie halt.
The ground was covered in viscous crimson, and a wave of fear was dispelling the ambushers' immense courage.
...
He had eliminated all enemy archers. Anguy was about to "snatch" kills openly, but the content of the order made him slightly stunned: Request aid from King Joffrey?
...
The light of the greatsword Ice flashed tirelessly in Brienne's hand; her and its presence instilled deep fear in the high-spirited ambushers.
The other Klaeber Tribe Soldiers on the defense line, facing unarmored and lightly chain-armored enemies, fought ten to one.
He lightly raised his arm, the bowstring taut, and an arrow shot out as swiftly as lightning.
Immediately, someone echoed loudly: "Long live Eyrie!"
In front of the Red Keep gate, Anguy dismounted and said loudly: "Where is the King?"
Ser Vadis Egen, dressed in black armor and a Gold Cloak (Chapter 260), seemed to be waiting for Anguy; he immediately responded: "Follow me."
The two of them passed through the thick gates of the Red Keep. Anguy followed Ser Vadis, and after walking for a while, he saw a Kingsguard—Ser Mandon Moore.
Ser Mandon Moore was a knight from the Moore family in the Vale. He was one of Robert I's Kingsguard. It was rumored that Ser Mandon only loved his sword and was not close to any of his sworn brothers in the Kingsguard; he only had one "good friend"—Vadis Egen.
[In the original plot, Vadis Egen died in a trial by combat in Eyrie because of Tyrion. Later, when fighting Stannis's army, Mandon Moore tried to kill Tyrion amidst the chaos to avenge Vadis Egen, but he was pushed into the Blackwater River by Tyrion's squire, Podrick, and drowned due to the weight of his armor.]
[In this book, Vadis Egen was among the first group of Vale Nobles to voluntarily pledge allegiance to Lord Greene. For the merit of "offering" Eyrie, the Egen family received generous rewards. Vadis Egen himself, according to his own wishes, followed Lord Greene to King's Landing and served as one of the guard captains of the Gold Cloaks in the Red Keep.]
Ser Vadis strode closer and said: "Where is the King?"
Ser Mandon's lifeless, light gray eyes swept over the two, and he said: "Let's go."
He flicked his cloak and turned to lead the way.
Anguy couldn't help but scratch his cheek. As a born archer, he was naturally perceptive. Even if he hadn't thought of it before, he now realized… from the moment he received the order, everything was a pre-arranged act.
No need to overthink, Crabb military discipline—obedience is loyalty.
Anguy puffed out his chest, flicked his blue cloak, and strode to catch up with Ser Mandon.
Ser Vadis glanced at their retreating figures, then lifted his foot and returned to the Red Keep gate.
Training ground.
Joffrey Baratheon sat on a high platform, giggling as he watched the people being chased by black dogs.
Just then, Ser Mandon walked over and, placing a hand on his chest, said: "King, Earl Green has sent someone."
Joffrey seemed to be in a good mood: "Earl Green? Bring him over."
Anguy was quickly led over by two Gold Cloaks. He knelt on one knee and said: "Good day, King!"
Joffrey didn't even look at the person who came. He casually raised a hand, looking at the excitement below, and said: "What's the matter?"
After speaking, he giggled again, seeing someone trying to escape being tackled by a black dog.
Anguy immediately replied loudly: "King, Lord Arryn sent people to attack Earl Green in Flea Bottom. I was ordered by Earl Green to break through and request aid from the King."
As his words fell, everyone's gaze collectively focused on Anguy, and the smile on King Joffrey's face froze.
After a pause, King Joffrey reconfirmed: "Lord Arryn? He attacked Earl Green?"
"Yes, King."
The smile on King Joffrey's face completely vanished. He turned to look at Sandor Clegane and said angrily: "Who is it? Didn't Duke Tywin imprison Lord Arryn in the dungeon? Who released him without my permission? Tywin Lannister?!"
Everyone around: "..."
Sandor calmly replied: "King, Lord Arryn has been staying obediently in the dungeon."
He glanced at Anguy, who was lowering his head, and continued: "Perhaps it's his supporters."
Upon hearing this, King Joffrey said angrily: "These damned rebels! How dare they cause trouble in my King's Landing?! Assemble the troops!"
Under his command, the sound of military horns rang out, and the Red Cloaks gathered in the training ground.
As the soldiers assembled, King Joffrey's emerald eyes flickered. He suddenly asked Anguy: "How many remnants of House Arryn are there? How many guards does Earl Green have?"
Anguy honestly replied: "King, when I broke through, there were sixty or seventy attackers, and Earl Green had thirteen guards by his side."
King Joffrey glanced at the thirty-odd soldiers gathered on the training ground, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Just then, Ser Mandon stepped forward and said: "King, I believe the Gold Cloaks patrol in the city have already supported Earl Green. Even if we rush there now, the battle will have long been over, and you will only see corpses and captives."
Upon hearing Ser Mandon's advice, King Joffrey suddenly said loudly: "Dog, have someone bring my horse, my dog, quick!"
He then ordered: "Everyone on horseback!"
Sandor quickly brought over the bay stallion. Joffrey swung himself onto the horse and said: "Today is execution day; my kingdom will never forgive rebels. Forward!"
After speaking, he kicked his spurs and galloped away; the Kingsguard and Red Cloaks… a total of over thirty riders, followed closely behind.
...
Thump, thump, thump, Adam Marbrand rushed to the Hand's chambers door, pushed it open directly, and said: "Lord Tywin, something has happened."
Duke Tywin and Ser Kevan, who were standing at the table, both looked over.
Ser Kevan frowned, and his voice was steady as he said: "Ser Adam, what happened?"
Ser Adam calmed himself and said: "The King, along with his guards, has left the Red Keep. It is said to be to support Earl Green, who was attacked by the people of the Vale."
Ser Kevan seemed somewhat surprised: "People of the Vale? Where did they come from?"
"Nonsense!"
A vein bulged on Duke Tywin's forehead, and he gritted his teeth, saying: "Ser Adam, you immediately depart with the Red Cloak guards and bring Joffrey back to me, at once!"
"Yes, sir!" Ser Adam flicked his red cloak and departed swiftly.
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