Chapter 13 Defense and Decision

"It was more than necessary and he was even acting within the law, Lord Hand." Corlys defends the allegation made by Otto who reported on what happened last night.

"It was a display and a mass deformation of the people, he sworn to protect."

Replied the Hand and the discussion only got more heated.

"Where is he anyway, why is he missing today."

"He told me that he's tired and needed sleep. I think he deserves it." Notify Lord Beesbury to the council.

"Such a diabolical act would haunt me in my dreams. I even heard his bastard wielded the sword himself."

"Jae?" asked the King it was the first time he spoke in that session. He didn't quite know what to think of what his brother did yesterday.

Little did he know that his normally inquisitive and harmless-looking nephew made of the same wood as his brother's.

He had to smile at the thought and vowed never to doubt Jae's lineage again.

"Yes my king, his bastard is also an accomplice of this-this." In search of a word suitable, he is interrupted by the king.

"Otto, let's put that aside for now, I've made a decision about the triarchy problem."

The counselors all listen intently and follow the lips of their lord.

"We will march against and destroy the triarchy in the near future. Lord Corly's and my brother's arguments are strong and solid.

An army of two thousand men, fifty ships and supplies are already being prepared and brought to the stand. A month after the birth of my heir, these will sail east and stand ready under the command of Prince Daemon."

"I will provide the same number of men and ships, your grace, thank you for your decision." The Lord of ships was delighted to finally find a new adventure.

It was sealed with a respectful nod from both sides and the conversation continued. While the party in the council that wanted to avoid war is losing more and more faith in the king.

The tournament was about to start, whether rich or poor, everyone gathers in one place today to see blood.

Fighting has always brought people together, whether it's two armies charging at each other or two knights tjousting.

Today it will be just such a day tjousting the fight between two knights with a lance in hand who ride on each other and try their best.

On the one hand of course staying on the horse and on the other hand throwing the opponent off the horse.

The preparations were of course made a long time ago both for safety and enough space.

A rectangle-like area shows the battle area, a band has been drawn in the middle separating the riders from each other.

[An: I'll attach a photo in the comments, I know it's not explained well.]

To the right and left is place for spectator, of course they are higher than the fighting area and on one side there is even a small paddock built for the royal family and friends.

On the same side are also seats reserved for lords and ladies. Opposite the audience area for the nobles is the area for the common people.

There were no seats for them and everyone had to stand. The spectator place of the common people are already taken and they are just waiting for it.

Men carried their children on their shoulders and pointed to the tents of knights bordering both spectator blocks.

Many nobles were already in their seats and were waiting with their families. Boys who once dreamed of taking part in such a tournament.

Girls who dreamed of marrying a strong knight once, mothers who complain about their sons taking part in such a tournament and of course fathers who always start talking about old stories when they were so young.

Small morsels and wine are offered to the Highborn It is, after all, a feast to celebrate the birth of the heir.

At the tents, knights talk to their smiths, their armor makers and their squires, the armor and shield being prepared, the sword being sharpened and their patience will be put to the test.

Even if today there is only tjousting, there is always the danger that the opponent or you are not satisfied with the result.

This often leads to a brief scuffle and usually to the death of one of the fighters.

For young knights, a tournament is a perfect means of attaining glory. Fame and honor is the knight's desire.

Old or impoverished knights may try their best to win a prize.

*Timeskip*

The spectators' area is full and the only thing left to do is wait for the royal family. Trumpets started playing a melody and that was the moment the king entered the dome.

A herald with a loud and impressive voice introduced him.

"King Viserys of House Targaryen, the first of his name, King of The Andals and The Rhoynar and The First Men.

Lord of the seven Kingdoms and Protector Of The Realm!"

The nobles in and around the dome clapped their hands while the commoners shouted loudly whistled and clapped their hands loudly.

With a smile on his face, he goes to the lower half of the dome and sits in the middle of an empty row.

King's guard stand guard on the left and right of the row of seats. It's like an oversized balcony, this dome and it offers an outstanding view of what's happening in the combat area.

"Now salute with me Prince Daemon of House Targaryen, Prince of Dragonstone and THE KING'S SWORD!"

The prince with new hair cut short enters the lounge of the royal family and close friends. He too is greeted with clapping and shouting from the common people.

Daemon had his hair cut and now appears in a festive black and red attire. He wears an arrogant smile and sits to the right of the king.

Another person followed the prince like a shadow, this one had silver hair that he wears as a center parting.

The light milky white skin tone and the dark lilac eyes drove some of the common and noble women out of their minds.

He wears almost the same as the prince, he wore a little more red than black. He sits down next to the prince and seemed very shaky on his feet.

"Now my lords and ladys, men and women brace yourself from the Realms Delight, Princess Rhaeynera Targaryen daughter of the King."

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