Chapter 120

Chapter 120 Arrival

  "What is this smell?"

  On the port, Natalie was still marveling at the majestic and huge city in front of her just now, but she suddenly covered her mouth and nose in the next second.

  Samwell said with a smile: "The smell of feces, sweat, garbage, and rot. If there are half a million people gathered in any city, it will smell like this."

 It's terrible..." Natalie suddenly lost her love of the big city. The love of No. 1 city, and the longing in her heart all turned into light smoke in this pungent smell.

  "Don't worry, Lady Natalie." Hobber Redwyne comforted, "This is the smell of those untouchables. Once you enter the Red Keep, it won't be like this."

Samwell sneered: " The Red Keep smells even worse."

  "Huh?" Natalie panicked even more.

  "How is it possible!" Hobber countered, "Sam, don't talk nonsense if you haven't been to the Red Keep."

  Samwell ignored him, turned around and went down the gangway.

  Natalie hurriedly followed: "Sam, what's the smell in the Red Keep? Why is it worse?"

  "Red Keep... it smells of lies and conspiracy."

  Natalie was startled, and suddenly hugged Samwell's arm even tighter.

  This group of people left the port, walked through the crowded streets, and went straight to Aegon Hill.

  When they were near the bronze gate of the Red keep , Hobber suddenly exclaimed:

  "Look, is that Lady Margaery ? She actually came in person to welcome us !"

  "It's really Lady Margaery !" Horas immediately straightened his chest on the horse, and at the same time secretly regretted that he didn't wear armor or stylish dress, as he was injured in the previous sea battle.

  Damn Euron Greyjoy!

  Horas cursed secretly, but still showed what he thought was the most charming smile on his face.

  When they came close, the two brothers got off their horses and saluted:

  "Lady Margaery !"

  Margaery was wearing a white pleated skirt today, tied with a golden ribbon around her waist, and a dress full of roses printed on her shoulders. A patterned green cloak, soft brown curly hair held back by a diamond-encrusted headband, still swaying mischievously in the wind.

"Sir Horas , Sir Hobber ,Did you...encountered a battle?"

The sweet smile of the duke's daughter fascinated the two brothers, and Horas hurriedly said loudly: "Yes, a group of pirates, but we've repelled them!"

  "Huh? pirates? Is your injury all right?"

  "Just a small injury." Horas tried to move his injured hand to show he wasn't hurt or a serious problem, but the severe pain from the wound made his face contort, making him look even more ridiculous.

  "That's good." Margaery pretended not to see Horas bravado, passed the two brothers, and faced Samwell and Natalie.

  "Lady Natalie, you are so beautiful today!" Margaery gave Natalie a warm hug, and then kissed the little girl's pink cheek lightly.

  Natalie didn't expect Margaery to be so enthusiastic, and she was a little flustered for a moment, blushing, and quickly returned the gift with a slightly clumsy kiss:

  "Lady Margery, you are also beautiful."

  "Sam, my knight" Margaery looked at Samwell with a smile again, and stretched out her slender right hand in front of him.

  "Lady Margery." Samwell took Margery's hand and pressed a kiss between her fingers.

  Afterwards, Margaery turned to Samwell's right, took his arm naturally, and said, "

  Come on, let's go into the castle, and tell me about your encounter with pirates."

  "Okay." Samwell said with a smile and stretched his left hand in front of Natalie.

  Natalie quickly grabbed her arm.

  So, under the envious and jealous eyes of the Redwyne brothers, Samwell led the two beautiful ladies left and right, and walked into the gate of the Red Keep swaggeringly.

  ...

  "Wow! Killed more than a dozen pirates with one sword! Sam, you're not bragging, are you?"

  "Of course not!" Before Samwell could speak, Natalie defended him, "At that time, everyone on the deck saw, Lord Caesar swung a flaming sword and killed so many pirates at once!"

  "Since Lady Natalie said so, it must be true."

Margaery said as Natalie smiled sweetly, and the little girl's affection for her soared to the extreme in an instant.

  Samwell smiled and said modestly: "Actually, that battle was won , thanks to the brave and skilled soldiers of the Redwyne family. Of course, there were two more fearless knights, Sir Horas , who fought against the pirate leader alone, and was honorably wounded."

  "Really? Sir Horas , you are so brave!" Margaery turned her head to Horas at the right time.

  Horas immediately straightened his chest, and said loudly:

  "This is what I should do, Lady Margaery. It's a pity that Euron Greyjoy ran too fast, otherwise I would have cut off his head and hung it in King's Landing Castle!"

  "I'm sure you can." Margaery smiled, and then she realized something, "Euron Greyjoy? from the Iron Islands?"

"Yes."

  Samwell continued, "However, Euron has been exiled by his brother, and the Iron Islander's are still honest, so there is no need to worry too much."

"Well, even so , we must also report to His Majesty, asking him to order this person as wanted!"

  " I will .By the way, is His Majesty in King's Landing?"

  "No. His Majesty has gone to Winterfell. Counting the time, he should be back soon."

  "Winterfell..." Samwell thought and laughed silently.

  Everything seems to be back to the original plot, as if the river of fate was still trying to get back on track under the correction of the original river course after hitting an unexpected reef.

  But Samwell knew that everything could not go back.

  The main plot has changed, even if some details are still the same, but it is already two stories.

  On the next King's Landing stage, the trial of the "Red Viper" will be staged.

  Thinking of this, Samwell asked, "Prince Oberyn, is he here?" "

  " Yes. But... that Prince Oberyn went to the Great Sept of Baelor every day, and it is said that he has been praying devoutly ."

  Samwell blinked, thinking to himself which game the Red Viper was playing?

Praying !?

  Margaery said again: "Princess Arianne, however, has been visiting various nobles in King's Landing these days. She probably wants to help her uncle win more contacts. In the future, someone might help speak out and clear up the suspicion. I guess, she will soon be are coming to see us."

  Samwell smiled slightly, not knowing what he thought of.

  Passing through the vestibule, the Castle Steward arranged for servants to take the newly arrived nobles to their respective rooms.

  Samwell and the others bid farewell to Margaery, and made an appointment to go to the garden for afternoon tea after taking a break.

  After going back to the room, washing up and putting on new clothes, Samwell went out.

  He didn't go to the garden immediately, but wandered casually in the Red Keep.

  This ancient castle was filled with a depressing and solemn atmosphere, and the walls made of light red rocks always have a flesh feeling, as if it is a living creature.

  Samwell lived in the northernmost corner of the Red keep, and at a glance, he could see the White Sword Tower, which was much higher than the outer wall, where the seven Royal Knights of the Kingsguard lived.

  As the king's personal guards, the Royal Guards represent the highest honor in the field of knights. They swear allegiance to the king, no fiefdoms, no wives, no children, and only guard this oath all their lives.

  Of course, whether it can be held is another matter...

  A few steps further south, you will Hand of king Tower, which is where the former Hand of the King, lived. Further south of the that Tower is Maegor's Tower, a tall building located in the center of the Red keep surrounded by a moat filled with iron spikes and guarded by fully armed guards.

It was a castle within a castle.

  It is also where the royal residence is located.

  Samwell was about to move on when he saw a familiar figure coming out of Maegor's Tower.

  He stopped in his tracks and greeted enthusiastically:

  "Lord Petyr!"

  "Littlefinger" Petyr Baelish was stunned for a moment, then he showed a faint smile and strode towards Samwell:

  " Baron Caesar! We meet again!"

  "Yes, Lord Petyr, I am so happy to see a familiar face here!" Samwell smiled sincerely, "I'm afraid you don't know, this is my first time visiting the Red Keep, and the atmosphere here makes me feel flustered."

  "Haha, don't be nervous." Petyr warmly put his arms around Samwell's shoulders, as if guiding his nephew, "I tell you, You just need to keep one thing in mind here, and you will be safe."

  "Which point?" Samwell asked for advice.

  Petyr pointed to a red wall with many angels painted on it: "Did you see the eyes on it?"

" Yes ."

  "Very well, they saw us too."

  Samwell froze for a moment then Petyr pointed to the bushes where the insects were buzzing: "Have you heard their voices?"

  "Yes." Samwell seemed to understand.

  "They heard us too." Petyr gave a characteristic narrow smile, "Do you understand?" "

  " I understand, Lord Petyr. You mean, there are eyes and ears everywhere, right? "

  "Smart!" Petyr nodded with satisfaction, "I knew you were a smart person the first time I saw you. As a result, you really shined in Starfall City, making the entire Seven Kingdoms remember you , but I believe, Baron of Eagle island, this is by no means your end. You have a bright future!"

  "Thanks to your guidance and help." Samwell said respectfully.

  "Haha, who made our experiences so similar. Sam, if you have time, come and sit at my house. There are no extra eyes and ears, so we can have a good talk."

"Okay, Lord Petyr, I will definitely Come visit."

  Petyr patted Samwell on the shoulder with a smile, and then drifted away.

  Samwell watched the other person's figure disappear outside the red wall, thinking to himself—

  eyes and ears?

  Does he want to draw my attention to Varys the "Spider "?

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