章 13: Gifts & Rewards II

Next day, I went to the Small Council followed by guards carrying a box each.

Something strange happened on the way. The way they look at me had changed. Previously, the maid tried to stay away from me. They hid whenever they could. But now, they came running to watch me.

Yeah, literally they watched me like those fans looked at their idols. I could not read their memory but I could feel their emotions and hormones projected.

Their hormones were like a animal in heat, ripe for mating. Their emotions were chaotic - curiosity, excitement, doubt, worship, etc.

Maids were not alone. The attitude of everyone in the Red keep had changed. The guards had more respect in their eyes.

Maybe I should explore some subtle ways to read mind like legilimency of Harry Potter.

I heightened my hearing and could hear bits of gossip from the maids and servants. They talked about changes in my character, how I was blessed by Seven God, how I was romantic.

Hmmm, Cersei must have boasted and show off around the castle. Well, the changes were not bad.

Talking about that lioness, she did not came for whole night until I was ready to sleep. She came excited and horny.

Without my super strength, I might be sucked dried by her.

Can you imagine possible relationship between a stag and a lioness?

I was not complaining. I enjoyed it all.

[Small Council Hall]

Everyone was already there. They looked at me strangely. Jon Arryn had appreciation and relief look. Stannis and Varys had doubtful look.

"What are these, your grace?" Jon Arryn asked looking at the boxes.

"What do you think of the book I gave you yesterday?" I asked everyone instead of answering their enquiry.

They talked blah blah. All in all, it's appreciation and praises.

Jon Arryn really appreciated it. He believed that it would surely help in the consolidation of my throne. He informed me that he had already sent the books to other major noble houses.

Grand Maester Pycelle was fascinated by the theory.

Stannis did not said much. Renly just repeated what everyone had said.

Varys just praised me that I was indeed blessed by the Seven God.

Well, this eunuch really knew how to please. He just talked what I wanted to hear.

"Godfather, I am very thankful for everything you have done for me. Thank you for supporting me in my risky attempt to overthrow the tyranny of Targareyan rule. Thank you for helping me rule the seven kingdoms." I looked at the Hand of the King and said.

He looked at me with a warmed and touched smile as if he felt that everything he had done was worth it.

Others were surprised and doubtful. Well, maybe I had overdone it. Previous robert was not a man of delicate words.

I opened the boxes and took out a seal, a sword and a pill bottle.

"Seven God has blessed me. God had given me the vision to guide me to rule the seven kingdoms towards peace and prosperity. I can not do it alone. I need everyone's support. Godfather, I present you a seal of House Baratheon for the Hand of the King."

I presented him the seal with Stag sculpture on top.

"I presented you the sword of House Baratheon to help me rule the seven kingdoms. "

I gave him the sword that had both the emblem of House baratheon and House of Arryn.

"And this bottle of healing pills. Don't overwork. Eat this pill once a day."

Everyone looked curiously at presents I had given to Jon Arryn.

"Don't worry. I had prepared for everyone." I joked, they didn't laugh. Anyway, I tried.

"Grand Maester, you are man of high intellect. You had the experience of ruling seven kingdoms. I am very thankful for your guidance and support. I present this seal of House Baratheon for the Grand Maester of the Iron Throne. "

Old man accepted it happily.

"I also present you this knife for self defence and protection. Your wellbeing is also my greatest concern. "

Old man nearly shed tears.

"And this set of pens. You can use them to write. Unlike the quills, you can just fill the ink and write for a long time. " I demonstrated the ink pen. It's just a simple ink pen. I just the replaced color paint or marker design with a sharp nip similar to that of ink pens or quills.

This time the old man really cried in excitement.

Others seemed to want it too.

"You can also take a set" I permitted to everyone. "Renly, distribute on set of pen each for everyone."

"Ser Barristan, you and I had difference because of your allegiance to the previous dynasty. But that's all in the past. I had already pardoned you and appointed you as the Lord Commander of my guards. Support me to guard the seven kingdoms. I, Robert Baratheon, king of Andals, first of its name, present you this seal of House Baratheon for the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard and this sword of House Baratheon."

He knelt before me and took the sword and seal with thanks and fealty for loyalty.

"Varys, you are a man of high capabilities. Your duty as the Master of Whisperers is of utmost importance for the rule of seven kingdoms. I hope you keep me informed of everything happening in the Westeros including how the small folks are living and what are talking. I, Robert Baratheon, king of Andals, first of its name, present you this seal of House Baratheon for the Master of Whisperers and this knife for self defence and protection."

"Thank you, your grace." He thanked me softly and bowed.

"Stannis, Renly, you are all my brothers. You are true sons of House Baratheon. May our rule last forever. I present you this pair of seal and sword to fulfill your duties and responsibilities."

I gave the two baratheon brothers a pair of seal and sword each.

They did not realised the uniqueness of the seals. But they were amazed by sharpness and craft of the swords and knives.

The swords were shining like stainless steels and sharp like valereyan swords.