-Chapter 15-
N.A: Congratulations, you have managed to exceed 200 power stones.
Here is the additional chapter of the week.
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-Two Weeks Later-
-POV Cortnay Penrose-
The letter sealed with the Connington sigil arrived in my hands on a cool, damp morning.
Upon opening it, I was taken aback by the words inscribed, each line plunging me deeper into a mix of shock and realization.
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Dear Lord Cortnay Penrose,
I hope this letter finds you in good health, and that Storm's End holds strong against the tempests, both natural and political.
I write to you to share crucial information regarding the current situation.
My stay in King's Landing has revealed secrets about the true parentage of Queen Cersei's children, which I deem paramount for the kingdom's safety.
Without delving into details here, I assure you that this information has been verified and is of utmost importance to the legitimacy of House Baratheon.
The Queen's children are not hers but bastards born of incest. They have sinned not only against the laws of men by trying to rule us with a bastard but also against the laws of the gods by lying with each other as brother and sister.
Moreover, during my journey south, I heard alarming rumors of a possible pirate fleet under Stannis's control that might seek to exploit the current situation to reclaim the stronghold his brother allegedly stole from him.
It is imperative that Storm's End bolsters its maritime defenses and remains vigilant against any unexpected approach.
I am ready to support you and send reinforcements if necessary.
I understand that this news is troubling, but in these uncertain times, we must stand united against deception and threats.
We can discuss this matter in more detail at our next meeting.
Take care, and may the Seven protect you.
Sincerely,
Ronnet Connington, Lord of Griffin's Roost
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The true parentage of Cersei's children? How had this escaped our surveillance? Yet, upon proper reflection, there were signs, whispers.
But what struck me most was Ronnet's loyalty.
After everything that had happened, all the refusals and betrayals, he continued to believe in justice, to believe in truth.
I found myself admiring this man I had once judged so harshly because of his uncle's actions.
His loyalty to the truth, to the kingdom, was unwavering, even though I knew part of him did it out of vengeance.
However, I couldn't help but wonder: 'Would I be capable of such great loyalty if I were in his place?'
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-POV Renly Baratheon-
Dear Lord Renly,
I hope this letter reaches you in the best conditions.
These are troubled times, and I fear recent events are only a prelude to greater upheavals.
I wish to inform you of some discoveries I made during my stay in King's Landing. The true parentage of Queen Cersei's children calls the legitimacy of the crown into question. I can provide tangible proof of these allegations at our next meeting, and I have enclosed a copy of the letter I sent to your castellan, Lord Cortnay Penrose.
I have also heard rumors of an approaching pirate fleet looking to exploit the current chaos.
I implore you to strengthen your defenses and pay particular attention to Dragonstone.
I am ready to leave for Highgarden and will arrive within the week after you receive this letter, bringing with me 2,000 cavalrymen.
The South and the Stormlands need a true union in these difficult times.
I urge you to consider this proposal seriously.
Together and united, we can protect our lands and rights and make you the one true king of the Seven Kingdoms.
May the Seven guide you through this tumultuous period.
With all due respect,
Ronnet Connington, Lord of Griffin's Roost
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Sitting in the lush gardens of Highgarden, Ronnet's letter in hand, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions.
His words were clear, revealing a truth I had never dared to imagine.
But more than anything, it was his decision to inform Cortnay Penrose and come to support me without demanding anything in return that touched me the most.
After how I had treated him, his willingness to risk everything for the kingdom seemed almost surreal. Ronnet Connington, the man I had scorned and rejected, was proving to be more trustworthy and loyal than many of those I considered my allies.
His intention to cross the mountains with two thousand knights devoted to my cause spoke volumes about his determination.
I couldn't help but think that, behind this loyalty, there was a deep desire for vengeance against the Lannisters.
And yet, even if motivated by vengeance, it was also an act of loyalty to the kingdom, to what is right, a loyalty I had underestimated and could no longer ignore after such a gesture.
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-POV Margaery Tyrell-
The news was certainly shocking, but I knew there was more at stake.
Ronnet Connington, although presented as loyal, was he not also driven by his own ambition and vengeance against the Lannisters? The revelation about Cersei's children was a power play, a master card played at the right moment. I wondered what Ronnet hoped to gain from this revelation. While grateful for this information, I knew we had to remain cautious. In this game of thrones, everyone has a hidden motive.
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-POV Loras Tyrell-
Loyalty is a precious currency in the Seven Kingdoms, and Ronnet Connington had just spent much of his reserve.
If his revelations were true, then the Lannisters were even more vulnerable.
But what exactly was he seeking? A higher position? Personal revenge? We had to remain vigilant.
In this world, heroic acts were often motivated by personal ambitions.
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-POV Garlan Tyrell-
The news caught me by surprise, not so much by its content, but by the source.
Connington had always been a discreet player, operating in the background. But now, he was positioning himself at the center of the board.
The question was: why?
And what did he want in return?
We had to be careful and not take everything at face value. In the game of thrones, alliances are as fragile as glass.
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-POV Willas Tyrell-
As I digested the news, a thought crossed my mind: what was Connington's true goal?
Revealing the truth was one thing, but what did he hope to gain in return?
In this game of power and betrayal, every move had a price.
We had to exercise discernment. Was Connington really an ally or a wolf in sheep's clothing?
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-POV Olenna Tyrell-
The news made me smile. Not because I found it amusing, but because it confirmed what I already knew: in the game of thrones, there is no absolute loyalty.
Connington had played a bold card, but at what price?
And what did he expect in return?
I had always known that behind every act was an ambition, a strategy. It was time to review our own moves. And perhaps reconsider our opinion of the young Connington.