Chapter 355

DOMERIC BOLTON

2 days after the battle.

Domeric sat in the living room in a large mansion in Bolton Port and sipped on some Lemon Juice.

Tyrion sat on the other end of the table and drank some Arbor gold.

"It must be hard for you." He said after a long silence.

"Why would that be?" Tyrion scoffed "I left that family behind when I gave up my name. I do not care about what happens to the Lannisters anymore."

"You're usually much better at lying." He said and then there was silence once again.

After a long moment, Tyrion spoke once again "The defenses of the City has been upgraded as much as I possibly could. The men and militia had been trained. You need not be worried about the ships coming to our shores."

He took another sip and remained silent, not moving his eyes away from Tyrion who started fidgeting under his gaze.

"How much do you know about the war going on between the Lannisters and the Northern host."

"You mean the war between house Lannister and the House Bolton?" Tyrion snarked before he grimaced "My apologies. I don't know where that came from."

"I forgive you." He replied "But you've still not answered my question."

"I know that you've defeated the Lannister army outside Riverrun. I know that the Vale has almost reached the trident. And I know that if my father doesn't back away then he'll get fucked three ways by the three armies." Tyrion said and smiled "I wish I could be there to see that. But I know my father. He's too smart to be defeated like this. He'll probably fall back and retreat to either Harrenhal or Kings Landing."

He took another sip of the lemon and put the glass down on the table "I am not in Riverlands."

"Of course you're not." Tyrion scoffed "You're here. In the North. Unless this is come kind of magic and what I'm seeing a mere illusion."

"I meant my army." He said "It is no longer in Riverlands."

Tyrion frowned at that and clutched his fists "And where would your army be then?" he asked.

He remained silent for a moment, waiting for Tyrion to get impatient before he finally spoke.

"Ser Lucian Lannister was raising an army outside Casterly Rock on behest of Lord Tywin Lannister." He said.

"Ser Lucian?" Tyrion raised an eyebrow "He was not much of a fighter. But he was a half way decent commander. If he is raising an army then…"

"He's dead." He said and Tyrion went silent.

Tyrion opened his mouth and closed it a few times before he finally let out a sigh "That's where is army is, isn't it. You somehow crossed the Tooth and then defeated the 2nd Lannister army. You must be proud of yourself."

"Their army was 12,000 strong." He said "I had 8000 men. We took them by surprise and defeated them within an hour. I am proud of myself."

Tyrion closed his eyes at his words. "Let me guess." He said and then looked up at him with some anger in his eyes "You're now outside Casterly Rock and want to see if I have some way to get into the Castle."

"That is true." He replied. "I want a passage inside Casterly Rock."

Because even after sneaking inside Casterly Rock at night and searching Genna Lannister's memory, he was not able to find any secret tunnels leading away from the Castle.

Which was understandable as in the many hundred years since it's construction, Casterly Rock has never fallen.

He was sure that given enough time, he could melt a few walls and create a path to the mines under the Castle but he was in the middle of enemy territory and wanted to get this done as quickly as possible.

Which is why as soon as Tyrion looked at his eyes, he performed a surface legilimency probe and got the mental image of a sewer that led to the sea beneath Casterly Rock.

"I… I don't know." Tyrion said after a long moment.

He walked around the table and sat on the table and looked at Tyrion in the eye.

"I lying very badly Tyrion." He said "If you do not want to tell me then say so. I'll accept your reasons. Because I know that even after leaving the Lannisters, you still love them. I'll not force you to choose between your lord and your family. But do not lie to me." He finished in a whisper and Tyrion looked down and nodded.

"I… I know a way." Tyrion said and paused for a long moment to wipe the tears from his eyes "Sorry. I know you've done a lot for me. You gave me Tysha. Gave me a family that loves me. Gave me a place to live. But… I cannot betray my family either."

He nodded and stepped away from Tyrion "I do not blame you Tyrion. I even respect you for trying to protect your family." He said "But know this. Casterly Rock will fall to me. And I'll take all the gold and wealth inside that Castle."

Tyrion looked broken at that and he added "But don't worry. I'll tell my men to not harm any woman, child or elderly. Or any man that surrenders to me. I'll do this for you. Because I value you and your friendship." He said "Do not lie to me again Tyrion. Is that understood."

Tyrion nodded and he activated the portkey and left the mansion.