60 a party to remember V

Every 250 power stones and you will have extra chapter

-----------------------------------

Remember to leave your comment about any ideas you may have.

-----------------------------------

Friedrich Wilhelm POV

286 AC third moon

Even with the departure of Robert within the first minutes of the melee tournament, everything continued normally, the blows were raining down from all sides.

Slowly, the great mass of fighters was leaving the tournament fields, either of their own free will or because they were forced to surrender and were captured by their opponent.

This was not a problem for a rich lord or an average knight, but for the upstart knights who had come searching for glory it was all or nothing because if they lost it meant they lost everything and if they managed to capture a lord, they would have enough money to support themselves for many years, but I think most of them are here for the generous prize because it was a fortune even for the banner men of some of the supreme lords.

''Lord Arryn how many golden dragons are you going to pay for us to free King Robert'' I said smiling.

''Lord Hohenzollern, please, I gave you a good contract with the road building, you can't release him willingly'' lord Arryn said looking at me with pleading eyes

''Ha, ha, ha, ha well let's leave him on a golden dragon for King Robert's freedom'' I said laughing.

''I am grateful for your understanding in this matter'' said Jon Arryn as he placed his hand on his face.

As we quietly watched the tournament, King Robert returned with a bandaged nose.

''Robert, I hope you were able to enjoy your participation in the tournament, you held up valiantly against Charles'' I said in a kindly tone

''What the hell has Charles got on his hands in all my life I have never been hit so hard, I think I felt my skull splitting'' said Robert as he sat back in his chair

''Charles also trains hitting with his fists, it's like getting hit in the face with a hammer'' I said as I continued to watch the tournament.

''Robert are you all right, look at me to see your wounds'' Jon Arryn said worriedly.

''I'm fine that bird man of Lord Hohenzollern, he fixed my nose extremely fast, he gave me something for the pain, so it wouldn't swell? I don't know what he meant, but at least it doesn't hurt anymore''said Robert as he took his drink.

''Bird man?'', asked Jon Arryn.

''one of my doctors, don't worry, they are very well-trained when it comes to healing wounds'' I said looking at Jon Arryn.

Yes, relax Jon, I'm fine,'' said Robert as a servant poured him a glass of alcohol.

''Tell me what it was like to fight Charles,'' I said questioningly.

''Don't you train with him, but well, he was fast as a stag, he almost didn't look like he was wearing armor, each one of my blows he dodged them as if they were extremely slow, Charles then disarmed me taking my hammer, and then we fought, I had never fought against someone so strong that blow he gave me made me see blurred, now I understand how he killed so many men in battle of the trident'' said Robert while a smile was forming on his face.

''Training with Charles is completely different from fighting him, but I'm glad you were able to satisfy your desire to fight'' I said, smiling.

''By the way lord Hohenzollern, you still haven't been sent to your maester?'', lord Arryn asked.

''It seems they are still debating who is worthy to serve me, but I really don't need an old man in chains to help me with the administration,'' I said without much importance.

''I will write a letter to hasten his election, Lord Hohenzollern, we cannot continue to allow this insult'' said Jon Arryn.

''Don't worry lord hand, I will not accept the help of those arrogant ones, I have my own group of scholars and in much greater numbers to solve my problems'' I said looking at Jon

''You're not missing much old pycelle can barely move because of the weight of his chains, besides when you're hung over the sound of those chains is horrible'' said Robert scratching his arm

''Who do you think will win'' I said looking at Robert

''Isn't it obvious your knight'' said Robert as he was concentrating on his drink.

''Well, look what's happening in the arena'' I said pointing with my hand at Charles' fight with Prince Oberyn Martell

Charles was having a duel with Oberyn, who was one of the few left standing and was having a hard time hitting him, as Oberyn was extremely agile, even more than Charles

Mainly because Oberyn was wearing light armor that allowed him to move much more freely and using a spear, allowing him to be far away from the mace that charles was using.

''I don't think he will lose ,Oberyn isn't throwing a blow either''said Robert confidently

''But he is wearing light armor and avoiding all combat against Charles, it is possible that he is looking to tire him out and defeat him'' said Jon Arryn pointing at Oberyn.

The fights continued for another 12 minutes and there were only 3 competitors left, a Teutonic knight who was patiently waiting for Charles' duel to end and Oberyn who to everyone's surprise was still going on

With all Oberyn's attempts to tire Charles were not bearing fruit, apparently Oberyn had reached the limit of what his body could move to escape Charles' reach and when the speed of the dornish warrior started to slow down Charles could finally catch him, but before he could give him a single blow Oberyn gave up

Leaving Charles and another Teutonic knight as the finalist, leaving the prize secure in Prussian hands.

''Oberyn put up a good fight, but that man doesn't look like he's tired yet,'' said Jon Arryn.

''most would be lying on the floor trying to catch their breath after chasing Oberyn all over the arena, but there's Charles standing there like it's nothing,'' Robert said, smiling.

Charles defeated his opponent in less than 2 minutes, this time with no problems, as their fighting styles were the same.

After Charles was declared the winner, the release negotiations began, and we prepared to return to my castle.

On the way back, Charles began to ride beside me.

''What happened there'' I said looking at the road

''Sorry my king, he was extremely fast, I couldn't get close, but luckily, I managed to tire him out'' said Charles

''I mean with Robert why did it take you so long to subdue Robert'' I said looking at Charles

''He was stronger than I thought, I got overconfident, it won't happen again my king'' said Charles clenching his fists

''How strong?'', I said, looking him in the eyes

''Superior to the average of our knights, that's why it took me so long to throw him to the ground'' said Charles apologizing

''Don't worry, this information is important'' I said thoughtfully.

Arriving at the fortress, we went back to the hall and the festivities began again, and the food started to arrive again, and they brought another animal carved in ice.

I waited a couple of minutes in my seat before giving the speech for today's events.

''my honored guests, once again I thank you for your presence in my party, but first I wish to apologize for what happened in the tournament in our culture, these military parades are very common, I did not think for you, it could mean anything else, that said, please continue enjoying this instance''I said from my seat

gave a long sigh

''Are you already bored of so much politics my king?'', said Friedrich von Roon

''Yes, so much for the whole year, and we are only 1 day out of the 7 days I promised'' I said as I watched my guests continue to eat tray after tray of food.

''But fortunately, everything went well this day'' said Friedrich

''yes well let's get on with the plan call the tyrell's to my personal chambers let's go negotiate those betrothals'' I said as I got up to go to my chambers.

After walking through the corridors I got to my chamber and sat down again waiting for the tyrell's to arrive, I doubt that mace tyrell would decide to come alone all the time he was looking for his mother's approval for everything he was doing.

After waiting a few long minutes, all the tyrells finally arrived, led by Friedrich von Roon.

Von Roon stood next to me.

It seemed that mace had brought his entire immediate family, except for his sisters.

''Lord, mace tyrell, I hope you enjoyed the tournaments,'' i said kindly.

''Yes lord Hohenzollern, one of the most magnificent tournaments I have ever had the good fortune to observe'' said mace a little nervously

''I'm glad to hear that, well tell me what is the proposal that the tyrell house brings'' I said looking at Olenna tyrell

''Yes lord Hohenzollern we have a great proposal for you...hmm...that you marry my daughter Margaery'' said mace taking his daughter in his arms

''You want me to marry a girl who barely has .... how many 3 name days,'' I said raising my eyebrows.

''My lord you are young... and... you can wait for Margaery to bloom and you could unite your house with the tyrells and no one would question your rule over the reach''said mace getting more and more nervous.

''The legitimacy of house Hohenzollern is maintained based on their armies, we don't need a marriage to keep the rats that survived our cleansing quiet if they try anything, we will simply finish what we started'' said Friedrich von Roon with a serious tone.

''Yes...yes..yes, but also...it's important what the other paramount lords think about your legitimacy....''said mace looking at his mother

''Well let's say I am interested, what else can the tyrells offer'' i said playing with my fingers

''The support...of the Redwyne and we will help to harmonize relations with the..... Hightower''he said, mace as he continued to stare at his mother.

''Just that?...hmmm and what do you want for such help''i said looking at Olenna

''To return Highgarden to us'' said mace, this time confidently.

''Ha,ha,ha I didn't know the tyrells were the type to make jokes in negotiations'' said Friedrich von Roon.

''I'm afraid you're asking too much Lord Mace, besides that's not how marriage dowries work'' I said in a calm voice.

''But, but, but, but'' said, mace, but he was interrupted.

''Even this you can't do well, mace'' said Olenna.

''Sorry, mother I...'''said, mace, but was interrupted again.

''just shut up'' said Olenna.

''Yes mother'' said mace and started to look at the ground

''Well I guess we're done?'', I said looking at Olenna

''Well lord Hohenzollern you will marry Margaery and place my grandsons in prestigious positions in your court, my grandson willas will be your squire and cup bearer, my grandson garlan will also be taken as your squire and taster of your food and my grandson loras when he grows up will be taken as your squire as well, considering that in the future we will be family, it would not be appropriate for us to live in bad conditions; therefore you should give us lands to govern and to be able to maintain a good economic position'' Olenna said looking at me seriously.

Friedrich and I looked at Olenna Tyrell

''Well, it seems we have a decent proposal, but is it necessary to surround myself with so many tyrell?'' I said asking

''Yes because we will be family, and you can't leave your family out of your government'' said Olenna.

''I am not in favor of nepotism, but, I accept that your grandchildren will serve me, but they will have to be educated by Prussian masters, they will learn our language, culture and religion and I expect the same from Margaery'' I said looking at Olenna.

''Done'' said Olenna

''But mother, we cannot...'' mace tried to speak, but only the look of his mother was enough to silence him.

''Regarding the lands, not even to my most loyal vassals I have not given fiefs and with you, it will not be the exception, I offer you annual stipends, so you can sustain your life, apart from living in my house and a mansion in Neu Danzig'' I said with a kind tone

''How much gold are we talking about'' Olenna said

''about 2000 golden dragons each moon, a decent amount for your expenses'' i said clasping my hands together

''Yes it's a good amount'' said Olenna

''but I must remember something, these are betrothals the moment I find a better match for marriage, I will break off the engagement'' I said with a serious tone.

Mace looked at his mother with concern

''And what would happen if that were to happen'' said Olenna annoyed

''I would give you a compensation in gold for your trouble and I will make sure that Margaery marries with an important Prussian house with a lot of prestige'' I said looking at Olenna.

Lady Olenna was thoughtful for a few minutes until she made eye contact with me again.

''Well we accept your terms, but what will you do with him'' Olenna said pointing at her son

''I suppose as we will be family he should have an important position, but not with much responsibility, Friedrich, please give me the port ledger'' I said looking at Friedrich von Roon

''Here you are my king'' said Friedrich, handing me the book.

''Let's see, I could create a position in the port customs, lord protector of the chain, he would be in charge of checking that the chain that protects this city from a surprise attack is kept in good condition, an extremely important job considering there could be attacks from the iron born with a considerable pay for such a prestigious position'' I said looking at Mace.

Mace looked at his mother and when she told him to say yes, he replied

''I accept the position you are giving me'' said mace calmly.

''Well I guess that settles everything, I'll have the betrothal forged, Friedrich get some Prussian tabards for Mace's eldest sons I'm going to put them to work as my cup bearers and tasters'' I said looking at Friedrich.

After this negotiation, the tyrells returned to the banquet.

------------------------------------------------

A commentary of the work so far is appreciated, as this is what motivates me to continue.

Leave your stone so that more people can find my work.

If you encounter any errors, please let me know, and I will change it when possible