Chapter 124 Trial

"Sam, I'm so scared..."

Natalie said pitifully.

She looked a little pale, and it seemed that she didn't sleep well last night.

"Don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with you." Samwell held Natalie's cold little hand and comforted him.

"But... But, Sir Gerald just swore his allegiance to me, and then unexpectedly, unexpectedly..."

"That was also his personal behavior, and has nothing to do with you. At most, as a lord, you can sincerely apologize to the Redwyne family and express your condolences."

"Then what if... the Redwyne family doesn't want to accept my apology?"

"That's why they messed around. The kingdom's laws don't stipulate that the crimes committed by the vassals need to be borne by the king."

Natalie nodded, her complexion improved slightly.

Samwell pointed to the food in front of her, and said, "Hurry up and eat something, we'll be interviewed later."

"Oh." Natalie picked up the white bread in front of her and took a bite, and said quietly after a while, "So, they all died because of me... right?"

It really is.

"Don't think too much about it." Samwell touched the little girl's soft hair, "It's not your fault. Besides, there are not a few knights who have always paid the price of their lives for competing for the favor of ladies. Thinking about the best, Doesn't that just show that your charm is irresistible?"

"But I don't want to do this..." Natalie puffed her cheeks, as if she had made up her mind, "Next time I will never allow others to fight for me, let alone give them tokens! I should directly Reject them!"

Samwell laughed loudly: "Yes, this can indeed save a lot of trouble. Eat quickly, the time is coming."

Natalie then concentrated on her breakfast, but she obviously had no appetite today, she only ate half a slice of bread, an egg, and drank a glass of milk.

After the meal, Samwell took Natalie to Maegor's Mansion.

Such a vile murder case occurred in the Red Castle, and two nobles were involved. Naturally, a court trial was required to identify the murderer and clarify the responsibilities.

The trial was held in the Throne Room.

Following the golden-cloaked guards pushing open the huge bronze oak door, Samwell walked in with Natalie on his arm.

This is the first time he has come to the power center of the Seven Kingdoms.

A long red carpet extends from the gate to the end of the hall, where there is a high iron platform, on which is the famous Iron Throne.

The Throne Hall is large enough to hold hundreds of people.

Stepping on the thick and soft carpet, Samwell walked towards the Iron Throne step by step.

The closer you get to it, the more you can feel a cold and chilling aura.

It is said that the Iron Throne, which symbolizes the ruling power of the Seven Kingdoms, was created by the giant dragon "Black Death" Balerion of "The Conqueror" Aegon Targaryen, using dragon flames to melt thousands of swords used by the enemies when they surrendered. As a result, it is covered with all kinds of twisted and sharp spikes and sharp horns.

This is by no means a comfortable chair.

Aegon the Conqueror didn't want it to be a comfortable chair either.

In his opinion, the king should not be able to sit comfortably.

In history, many kings were cut or even killed by this chair. For example, it is said that Maegor I died on this iron chair.

But even so, it still cannot stop countless people from yearning and coveting it.

"Sam, Natalie."

Margaery Tyrell walked towards him, just blocking Samwell's view of the Iron Throne.

This "Gaoting Rose" is wearing a slim black dress today, with red crystals in the shape of tears dotted on his chest, and his soft brown curly hair is also coiled up high, looking solemn and elegant.

"I'm sorry this happened." Margaery gave Natalie a hug and kissed her tenderly on the cheek.

"Thank you, Miss Margery." Natalie managed to force a smile.

Margaery hugged Natalie's other arm, and while leading her inside, comforted her:

"Don't worry, today's trial is presided over by Lord Renly, the Minister of Justice. Loras has already told me in secret. Lord Renly believes that the situation of the case is basically clear. It was Gerald Dane who killed Hobber in the Godswood. Redwyne, but he too fell to his death from a tower while fleeing the Red Keep. The Seven have made the murderer pay."

Natalie nodded upon hearing this, feeling much more at ease.

Samwell also smiled slightly in his heart.

At this moment, a lot of people have gathered in the hall. The nobles who watched the match between Gerald and Hooper yesterday are basically all present.

Horras hung his arms and stood in the front row miserably, staring at the several Dornish nobles opposite him, as if he wanted to swallow them alive.

The nobles of the Riverbend around him also glared at the Dornishmen.

Dorne was led by Princess Arianne. When she faced the anger of the nobles in the river bend, she showed restraint. She didn't confront her, but bowed her head in silence.

And the "Red Viper" Prince Oberyn still didn't show up. I don't know if he went to the Great Sept of Baelor to pray again.

To be honest, it was hard for Samwell to imagine how someone like "Red Viper" prayed devoutly in front of the statue of the Seven Gods.

Seeing Natalie appearing in the hall, everyone had complicated expressions.

Because this incident seems to have started because of this countess, and one of them is also a vassal knight of the countess.

Fortunately, Samwell and Margaery protected Natalie from left to right, otherwise Horace would probably come forward to question her.

Natalie also kept her head down, not daring to face the eyes of everyone.

After she stood still, she realized that she had actually come to the queue of the nobles of the River Bend.

The little girl hesitated for a while, but still didn't dare to run to the opposite Dorne camp, although logically speaking, she was actually the lord of Dorne.

Of course Samwell and Margaery would not let her go.

These two actually wanted to use this method to declare to everyone the current position of the Dane family.

Although the Dornish people were full of anger about this, there was nothing they could do.

While waiting, several cabinet ministers from the Imperial Council also appeared one after another, came to the high platform in front of the hall, and stood beside the Iron Throne.

Headed by the Attorney General, Lord Renly Baratheon.

The king's younger brother is wearing a dark green velvet dress, with a jumping crowned stag painted on the heart position on his chest.

His eyes swept across the hall slowly, and said in a deep voice:

"Gentlemen, we are gathered here today to hear the murder of Ser Hopper Redwyne on the Arbor. Ser Jonos Slynt."

Janos, Commander of the Capital Guard, stepped forward and saluted: "Lord Renly."

Duke Renly nodded in return, and asked, "Tell me about what the guards found."

"Yes, my lord. At about ten o'clock yesterday, a group of guards under me heard the sound of eagles singing in the godswood forest..."

"Eagle chirping?" Hearing this, Chief Intelligence Officer Varys interrupted, "Sir Janos, eagles don't come out at night, so are you sure it's the eagle chirping?"

"Uh..." Genos froze for a moment, "Maybe it's Night Owl."

Samwell was also slightly taken aback, unexpectedly leaving a small opening.

However, he was not worried. This small problem would not cause him to overturn. Unless Varys was the reincarnation of Holmes, it would be impossible to find him with this clue.

Sure enough, Varys did not continue to ask, but nodded to Genos to continue.

"Afterwards, my men went to the Godswood to check, and just happened to meet Gerald Dayne who came out of the forest. He looked flustered, and there were bloodstains on his body. When questioned, he insisted that he accidentally fell. , and left in a hurry.

The guards felt that something was wrong, so they went into the godswood to check, and they found that Sir Hobber Redwyne was brutally killed under an oak tree.

After I got the news, I immediately ordered the castle to be sealed off and searched for Geraldine. This person was also very vigilant, knowing that the matter had been revealed, he tried to escape from the White Sword Tower, but maybe the Seven Gods couldn't tolerate this behavior, so he fell to his death under the city wall. "

"Did he fall himself?" asked Lord Renly.

"It should be. At that time, he lowered the rope from the window on the top of the tower and tried to climb out of the city wall along the rope, but he probably slipped his hand halfway and fell to his death."

At this time, Grand Maester Pacelle added: "When we inspected the body of Jero Dayne, we found a lot of scratches on his body, which looked like marks left by eagles, but we didn't know where the marks were. What was left in the godswood forest was the attack he suffered while climbing the city wall, if it was the latter, perhaps his fall to death was not an accident."

"So there really is an eagle?" Varys asked softly.

"There should be." Duke Renly shrugged, "Perhaps the eagle is the messenger sent by the Seven Gods."

Janos echoed: "My lord, I think so too. Geraldine dared to do such a sinful thing, and he was still in the godswood. No wonder the gods will be angry."

Samwell quietly praised the wit of the two.

The rest of the people didn't say anything more, after all, it seemed that this incident was undoubtedly done by Jero Dayne.

As for the doubtful point of the eagle, in the belief environment of Westeros, it is not at all inconsistent to interpret it as a miracle.

"Okay. The ins and outs of this case are already clear." Duke Renly concluded, "Jero Dane and Hobber Redwyne had a grudge against each other, and then they met in the godswood. The conflict broke out again. Gero didn't know Whether it was intentional or by accident, he killed Huo Bo, and then fell to his death while trying to escape. Ladies and gentlemen, what else do you want to say?"

At this moment, Horace Redwyne stepped forward and said:

"Master Renly, did Jero Dayne kill my brother, was he instigated by others?"

Hearing this, Samwell obviously felt Natalie beside him tremble slightly.

The little girl's psychological quality is a bit poor.

I, the real murderer, didn't panic, why are you panicking?

Duke Renly asked in a deep voice: "Who do you think Gerold Dayne was instructed by?"

Horace reached out and pointed in the direction of Princess Arianne, angrily said:

"I suspect it's a Dornishman!"

(end of this chapter)