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บท 51: -51- A loyal knight

Red Keep, Maiden Vault, Garden.

Gallen followed Jaime to the garden and noticed the petite figure of Princess Myrcella.

Under the escort of maids and septas, Princess Myrcella looked towards Gallen's direction.

A joyful expression appeared on Princess Myrcella's little face, and her little body seemed eager to move.

At that moment, an elderly septa cleared her throat.

Upon hearing the septa's signal, Myrcella straightened her small waist and immediately restrained the expression on her face.

With a somewhat "arrogant" look, Myrcella raised her chin.

Myrcella Baratheon was the second child of Queen Cersei. She had fair skin and a head of golden curls.

This was Gallen's first encounter with what looks like a mini version of Cersei, Princess Myrcella.

During lunch at Maegor's Holdfast, Myrcella was also present. At that time, Gallen only glanced at Myrcella's little face before shifting his gaze away.

---

Before Gallen and the others could offer their greetings, Myrcella, imitating Cersei's slight tilt of the chin, opened her small mouth and spoke with childish innocence, "Forgive me, Gallen..."

The septa behind Myrcella cleared her throat again, and Myrcella immediately stopped her childish words, blushed, and subconsciously lowered her head.

Gallen, with his sharp wit, felt he had found a way to leave early.

As the overseer of the royal hunt, Gallen was very busy and had no time to play with the boss's children.

Gallen bowed and saluted, "Greetings, your highness."

Myrcella returned the courtesy, "Lord Gallen, it was presumptuous of me to summon you, I hope I didn't disturb you."

Gallen smiled and replied, "To be summoned by the Princess is an honor."

Upon hearing Gallen's response, Myrcella's small face was filled with a happy smile.

Seeing this, Myrcella's septa hesitated and remained silent.

Myrcella's smile was like ripples in a clear spring, overflowing from the corners of her lips and spreading across her small face.

Myrcella's clean and pure smile seemed to dispel all the gloom in Gallen's heart.

At this moment, Gallen somewhat understood Jaime and gained a bit more patience in dealing with the boss's children.

Myrcella's clear blue eyes sparkled as she asked, "I heard the story of the mermaids. They said Mermaid Harbor is your territory. Have you ever seen mermaids?"

This question almost stumped the eloquent Gallen.

Gallen squatted down, facing Myrcella, and a hint of amusement flashed in his brown eyes, "Does your highness want to see mermaids?"

Because they were having a conversation, Gallen and Myrcella were only a few steps apart.

Myrcella noticed that Gallen had lowered his body, and her small neck suddenly relaxed because she didn't have to keep tilting her head up all the time.

Gallen was a detail-oriented person, and Myrcella's fondness for Gallen increased by one point.

---

Myrcella's expression was conflicted for a moment, and she finally shook her head, "It's fine, mermaids are very shy, let's not disturb them."

Gallen nodded slightly, "Although we haven't seen them, we can wish the kind and beautiful mermaids a lifetime of happiness."

Myrcella nodded, "I will bless them. Thank you, Lord Gallen."

Gallen couldn't help but admire the little girl's precocity.

Myrcella's gaze passed through the window of the sitting hall and looked into the distance, as if murmuring to herself, "I envy their freedom in the sea..."

The veiled septa cleared her throat again.

Gallen felt he could leave now.

The always gentle-eyed Gallen suddenly became cold.

Gallen stood up, his right hand gripping the sword hilt.

Gallen's cold gaze locked onto the veiled septa, his posture already in the stance before drawing his sword, "It seems you're quite daring, to repeatedly offend the dignity of the Princess in front of the courtiers."

The situation changed too quickly, and the people in the sitting hall were still in the dark.

Jaime, who was ready to step forward to stop him, felt that what Gallen said kinda make sense.

The veiled septa who reminded Myrcella's behavior with coughs was called Yagris. She was mainly responsible for teaching Myrcella etiquette.

Usually, teaching was considered fulfilling her duty, but now, with an "outsider" present, Sister Yagris' actions did indeed offend the dignity of the princess.

---

Facing Gallen's intimidating momentum, Sister Yagris instinctively took a step back, "What, what are you..."

A hint of coldness in Gallen's eyes, ready to draw his sword.

But of course, Jamie, whom Gallen has been waiting for, appeared beside him at the right moment.

Jaime's hand pressed down on Gallen's hand holding the sword hilt, and he said in a low voice, "Lord Gallen, you cannot draw your sword in front of the Princess."

Always ready to draw his sword at anytime, Jaime felt that he hadn't misjudged Gallen by calling him a Half-Wild.

The maids in the sitting hall were slow to react, and then they exclaimed.

Myrcella, with a stern face, ordered the maids to be quiet, and the sitting hall finally returned to calmness.

Myrcella's clear blue eyes swept over her maids, with a hint of warning in her gaze.

The maids subconsciously slowed their breathing.

Myrcella stepped forward and said to Gallen, "Lord Gallen, thank you for your concern, but I believe Sister Yagris meant no harm."

Myrcella's words and actions as a princess were impeccable.

Gallen quietly concealed the coldness emanating from him: "If there's a next time, I will hang your head on the city gate."

Sister Yagris was shocked: "You...you, I am a septa of the Seven Gods, you are blaspheming the Seven."

The coldness that had already been suppressed in Gallen resurfaced once again: "You can try, and we'll see if I dare or not."

Sister Yagris clearly felt that the young lord opposite her was not just talking, tremblingly said, "I..."

"Enough, Sister Yagris!"

Myrcella's tender voice interrupted Sister Yagris, who was about to speak.

Sister Yagris glanced at Princess Myrcella, quickly lowered her head, took a few steps back, and stood with the maids.

"Lord Gallen, I believe there won't be a next time."

Gallen glanced at Jaime beside him, withdrew his hand from the sword hilt, and said respectfully, "Your highness, please forgive my impertinence and for disturbing your mood."

Myrcella shook her small face: "Lord Gallen, you are a righteous and loyal knight!"

As Myrcella's words fell, Jaime's face darkened once again.

---

Crackclaw Point, Mermaid Harbor.

The sunlight spilled onto the calm sea, and a gentle breeze blew, creating sparkling ripples.

The Black Betha slowly docked at the pier of Mermaid Harbor.

Lord Stannis Baratheon, the Master of Ships, stood with a tense expression on the deck of the Black Betha, gazing at the already bustling Mermaid Harbor.

Lord Stannis Baratheon was tall and broad-shouldered, with skin hardened by long exposure to the sun, as if it were as hard as iron.

Despite being only thirty-three years old, Lord Stannis Baratheon had only a row of black thin hair left on his head. His beard was short and tidy, covering his square chin and cheeks.


บท 52: -52- Every place is different

Mermaid Harbor, East Pier.

Under the escort of soldiers, Lord Stannis disembarked from the ship with Ser Davos Seaworth, known as the "Onion Knight."

Duke Stannis walked around the pier for a while without riding a horse, and then walked on foot to the inner city area of Mermaid Harbor.

Stannis, silent along the way, stopped and scanned around: "Davos, tell me, what do you see?"

Davos, with an ordinary appearance and a slender figure, with brown short hair under which were a pair of brown eyes, and a dense gray beard on his face.

Ser Davos Seaworth, known as the "Onion Knight," served as the commander of the Narrow Sea Fleet under Lord Stannis Baratheon, the Master of Ships. Davos, deeply trusted by Stannis, also acted as an advisor.

Davos used to be a smuggler at sea. During the War of the Usurper, he evaded the blockade of the Redwyne fleet and delivered supplies to Stannis, who was holding Storm's End, with a small boat full of onions and salt fish.

Thanks to these provisions, Storm's End was able to hold out until reinforcements arrived. For this great deed, Stannis knighted Davos and granted him land at Cape Wrath.

After knighting Davos, Stannis added, "Good deeds cannot offset bad deeds, nor can bad deeds conceal good deeds; each deed has its own retribution."

As a punishment for Davos' previous smuggling crimes, the iron-faced Stannis had the first joint of the first four fingers of Davos' left hand except the thumb shaved off.

Davos put the cut-off joints into a leather pouch and hung them around his neck, considering them as lucky charms.

Later, Davos chose the surname "Seaworth" as his new name of his House.

...

Ser Davos Seaworth also looked around with Stannis, and said respectfully, "Lord Stannis, what I see along the way is order."

The stern-faced Stannis nodded imperceptibly: "Go on."

Davos continued, "At first, I only saw that the residents here were very disciplined, but as I followed you, I now feel that they are all following meticulous orders."

Duke Stannis nodded a bit more: "Davos, anything else?"

Davos blinked, hesitated for a moment, and said in an uncertain tone, "It's relatively clean here?"

A gleam flashed in Lord Stannis' sharp eyes: "Davos, this is no order. When the people adhere selflessly to strict laws, this is the true appearance of the kingdom."

As Stannis was about to speak, several people led by Chamberlain Hershel were hurrying towards them.

The somewhat panting Hershel, first calmed his breath before standing in front of Duke Stannis and bowing: "My lord, I am Hershel, the Chamberlain of Whispers and the Governor of Mermaid Harbor, representing House Crabb."

Lord Stannis never liked to be informed in advance when inspecting, his eyes sought only the most authentic facts. Hershel, who was supervising the progress of "Phase Two" in Mermaid Harbor, hurried over upon hearing the news of Stannis' arrival.

....

Stannis frowned, "Where is your lord?"

Stannis had recently heard of a new port called Mermaid Harbor in the straits north of Dragonstone.

A couple of days ago, cunning pirates broke through the royal fleet's vigilance and slipped into Blackwater Bay, injuring two merchant ships. Lord Stannis was very angry when he heard the news.

Stannis, burning with anger, directly went out of Dragonstone in the name of inspecting the fleet. During the inspection, he executed several captains of the royal fleet responsible for the security of the relevant area on the sea.

On the way back from the inspection, as Master of Ships, Lord Stannis remembered the newly named port called Mermaid Harbor.

The fleet is closely related to the port, and every Master of Ships will pay attention to every port, especially the ports of Blackwater Bay, which serve as barriers to King's Landing.

At that time, the ship Black Betha carrying Stannis was not far from the location of Mermaid Harbor. The direction of their voyage was changed to Mermaid Harbor under Stannis's orders.

...

The sharp inquiry from Stannis made Chamberlain Hershel's heart beat heavily, almost forgetting to breathe.

Hershel couldn't care less about the sweat beads on his forehead. "Our lord, Gallen Crabb, has been appointed as an affair officer by Her Majesty the Queen and is currently in the Red Keep."

Stannis' brow furrowed even more tightly, Lannister again...

Are the Lannisters so attractive? What they can offer, Stannis can also give. Why do those whom he deems capable all end up siding with the Lannisters!

Davos approached Stannis and whispered, "My lord, the nobles of Crackclaw Point have been oppressed by the nobles of the Vale led by Hand of the King, Jon Arryn, for more than a decade.

I heard that this young lord named Gallen is very talented commander. He defeated a coalition of twenty thousand mountain wildings with only a few hundred men, recapturing vast swathes of fertile land lost over a decade ago.

Even I can see that this Lord Gallen has an ambitious heart. I think he had no choice but to join forces with the Queen. He is seeking to use her to counter the nobles of the Vale."

Stannis looked at Davos, "I recall that after the war, Robert had already judged and punished the nobles of Crackclaw Point. What's the matter with Jon Arryn and the Vale?"

Davos shook his head. He really didn't know about this. Those big nobles were not like Stannis, possessing great integrity. Perhaps only the gods knew what those people were plotting every day.

...

Stannis waved his hand to let Chamberlain Hershel stay away and strode towards the direction of the pier. He said to Davos, "Schemes cannot govern the kingdom. Lord Arryn is putting the cart before the horse. Do you think I should continue to assist him and thus achieve a political alliance?"

Davos organized his words before replying, "Lord Arryn may have his reasons."

Lord Stannis snorted, "I hope so."

On the way, Davos saw a group of children around ten years old standing in a neat formation under the leadership of a spirited old man in the distance.

Due to the distance, Davos could only see the old man holding a bow and saying something, and faintly heard the laughter of the children from time to time.

At this moment, Stannis spoke, "Can my Dragonstone be like this too?"

Davos replied, "My lord, every place is different, I'm afraid it's not going to be easy."


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