Tell me

(an: 299 5 months 3 weeks)

Petyr was shocked but more concerned that this person is in Vale and the people around already knew that he is coming.

Petyr: "Why is that man here!? And what do you mean about a trial? Who is going to be on the trial?"

??: "It's you."

Petyr: "What?! Lord Royce, what is the meaning of this?!"

Yohn: "Just like Lord Raizen has said, this trial is for you and your crime against the realm and mostly against Vale."

R: "Allow me" *taking the letter from Yohn Royce"

The people around already know what will happen because they also saw firsthand what Raizen would do to the letter. After receiving the letter, Raizen used a stamp with an illustration of an owl drawn to it. In his original world and the other earth, an owl can represent wisdom, truth, patience, darkness, a death messenger, divination, solitude, detachment, wisdom, change, totem of clairvoyants, and mystics. But for the trial, the truth would be the main focus.

When Raizen put the stamp on the letter, it glowed slightly but most people recognize the glow as a sign that the trial can start.

Petyr: "What is the meaning of that?! Did you just use black magic?"

Robin who was watching what is happening was amazed by how the letter had glowed for a few seconds. But all the people were now looking at Petyr Baelish and waiting for the trial to start.

R: "Let's keep the introduction to what I did to the letter. Because you're the only one who doesn't know the effect of that it represents."

Petyr: "Enlighten me."

R: "Just magic."

Petyr: "Magic? Are you insane? huh! Pray, tell what does this magic does."

R: "Before that, did you know that it took me a month and a half to convince all the people here that this is real. I almost killed the few for not believing. As for the magic. With the stamp from Yi Ti, it let the people who signed the letter follow what is written in it. Do you remember what it is? Just the vague one would be enough."

Petyr doesn't speak even if he knows the answer but being cornered like this brings back a few memories from the past especially from a certain Stark.

Yohn: "I'll answer for him. The main point of the letter is about truth."

R: "Yes, basically, Petyr Baelish can not tell a lie for a day when asked."

Petyr: "What nonsense are you blabbering about? *looking at the others* Do you believe what the fool is saying?"

When no one answered him, he knows that he is fck up.

R: "Obviously that they believe when they too were put to the process once or twice. Like I told you, it took more time than I hope for. But enough with your delays. Let's start with some questions"

Petyr wanted to escape but before he took off from his seat, someone hold him down and took Robin away from the gathering.

Petyr: *look at Raizen* "I do not believe that it can tell lies."

R: "It surely can not tell lies but you, you will not be able to lie. I know lying for you is like breathing. Heck, you run a brothel and the main sell is for your women to lie to your customers. You probably teach them to lie better. I wouldn't even be surprised if you always use "I swear on my life" just to say that you are telling the truth."

Petyr: "Yes, I always tell that. ... What?!"

R: "See, now that is the truth. Well, let's start with the big questions first. You are part of the small council when Jon Arryn was the hand of the king to Robert Baratheon. Do you know the reason for his death?"

Petyr: "Yes"

R: "Is his death a natural one?"

Petyr: "No"

R: "If not, do you have any idea who would kill him?

Petyr: "Yes"

R: "Can you tell?"

Petyr: "Other than Cersei Lannister, I want him to die."

R: "Why would you do that?"

Petyr: "To create chaos in the seven kingdoms. After it settled, I would be on top of it all."

R: "How did you do it?"

Petyr: "I ordered my gullible Lysa to poison her husband and made him send a letter to the Starks telling that it was the Lannister that killed Jon Arryn."

All of the people who heard it were shocked and some of the more loyal to Jon wanted to kill him but were stopped by Yohn Royce.

Yohn: "Let the trial finish then we will pass judgment."

R: "The people already wanted to kill you so, can you summarize your plans from the start to now."

Petyr Baelish told them about getting Eddard Stark to King's Landing to be killed by the Lannisters but he accelerated it by sending an assassin to kill one of his younger sons back at Winterfell. It's just convenient that they already suspect the Lannisters because of what happened to Bran Stark when they visited the north. He knows that Catelyn will come to King's Landing and tell her husband about it. Petyr talks to her first to further increase her hate by telling her that the weapon used was owned by Tyrion Lannister which resulted in his capture and being brought to Vale. From then, he controlled some information in the war to keep it going until he is ready to take over using Vale's army.

R: "Is that why you killed Lysa Arryn?"

Petyr: "Yes and because she is the last one to know a secret that will harm my control of Vale."

R: "What secret?"

Petyr: "That Robin Arryn is not the real son of Jon Arryn but mine. I told Lysa to make it look like Robin is Jon's son. After I fck her, he will let Jon fck her later to cover Robin's timeline of birth but it seems that because of Jon's job as the hand and being old, the boy was easily introduced as his son."

R: *looks at the people* "I know that you wanted to already kill him but I want to remind you. The child is innocent and must be cared for even as a bastard. But if you don't wish for him to stay in Vale, I will let my people care for the boy. As for little finger, he probably has more secrets to tell and the effect of the letter will last till tomorrow."

Raizen left the chamber and let the people continue asking little fingers about his secrets.

The most concerning thing is that the people heard is his ambition to rule the seven kingdoms by misplacing the money of the crown. With the debt of the crown, the Iron Bank will have to choose a person to support to get back the money loaned from them.

After interrogating Petyr Baelish, the Vale people decided to kill him but were interrupted by Raizen.

R: "Wait! I know you wanted to dice the man but if you kill him now, we will have an indirect problem from the Iron Bank."

Those who understand calm down for a moment and Lord Royce talk about what should they do to the bastard.

R: "Ask the Iron Bank to come to Vale after seizing all the assets of Petyr and turning it to gold. It will indirectly pay the debt of the crown but it is better to let the Iron Bank know that Westeros is keeping its promise to pay to them. It will also make you neutral to the crown and Tywin will not antagonize you."

The lords and ladies talk about it and decide to follow Raizen's advice.

Raizen continues his journey to the north but not without stopping at White Harbor to meet someone.

With the horse that he also created for such a world, it only took three days from Erie to reach the harbor where he would meet a certain person that. But instead of only meeting one person in the popular inn, he is now looking at the two people sitting opposite of him. A man and a woman while three women watching over them from the next seat.

??: "Though you made us wait for two days in this place. We had a lot of things to do."

R: "Sorry about that Oberyn, I hope you enjoyed your stay in White Harbor."

Oberyn: "As I told you, we have a lot of things to do. Other than going to the brothels."

R: "Hmm... Good, must be either the food, the entertainment, or the fight."

Oberyn: "The girls have gone to the fighting ring and earn themselves a few golds. My wife for beauty products and I took the food path. Anyway, we didn't come here for vacation, maybe later. But to see the man that given us a chance for vengeance."

R: "Though not completed yet because I want him to die in some manner."

Oberyn: "My brother agreed that we already waited for a long time. We can wait for a little longer."

R; "No more than two years or even earlier if something unexpected happened."

Oberyn: "Thank you, my friend."

Ellaria: "Now that is out of the way. My husband told me that when he went to Harrenhal, he met with peculiar people. Though dressed as normal as they can be, having a face made of dark smoke. Tell me, does your face also make of smoke and the reason you have a mask on your face?"

R: "Only four people have seen my face and even that face is not the original one, but close enough. One of them I trust, two force me to show them, and one I am thinking of marrying. Why would you think that I would show you my face?"

??: "Because you will let us."

One of the women from the next seat came over to Raizen and tried to seduced him by touching his body and feeling her warmth near him.

R: "Tell me Ellaria, do you want to see the head of your daughter attached to Obara's spear?"

When they heard him say that, the others got ready to attack him but stop in their place because a dagger was placed on each of their necks. While that happened, Tyene (short hair) got dragged to the lap of Raizen which she tried to escape from but she was being held tightly.

R: "Sorry, I don't want to make the result of this meeting be the end of Dorne. As for you little girl, keep your hands to yourself or you might not get away from me anymore."

Raizen helps Tyene to stand up and continue the talk with Oberyn and Ellaria.

R: "You guys are not in Dorne so behave yourself."

Oberyn: "Where did they come from?"

R: "If you believe in magic then they rest in your shadows and will come out when I order them."

Ellaria: "How? When?"

R: "Last year. I scattered my assassins around the world and every lord and lady has one. If I desired it, they will die at the same time including you. So you see, I don't need dragons to conquer Dorne. Best behave yourselves while you're here in the north. To be honest, I would have wanted Tyene to be one of my wives but I don't think your "culture" will survive if I continue."

Oberyn: "Wives?"

R: "Unlike you, I also recognize the women I slept with and love them with all my heart. If she didn't do that. You might already have the head of Tywin in a plate in less than a day."

Oberyn looks at her daughter but only left a sigh because she can't stop her from doing what she likes.

R: "You and your family can go back to Dorne if you want to. But, I would also like to show you something before you go back."

Oberyn: "What is it?"

R: "Well, we will have to go beyond the wall to see it."

Oberyn: "Wildlings?"

R: "No. They are now living in the Gift and please, when we come across them, don't call them that."

Ellaria: "Wait, he said 'it'. Is it an item?"

R: "It's better if you see it with your own eyes. Though, do you want Oberyn to be the only one to see it then tell you or would you come with him?"

Tyene: "I want to see more of the north and try the cold winds."

Obara: "We rarely go far from Dorne. Might as well experience it."

Nymeria: "Are we passing through Winterfell"

Ellaria: "I think that answers your question."

R: "Then let us be on our way. We will use my ship to directly go to Hardhome. After the immigration of the free folks, I stationed some of my men there. After a few days beyond the wall, we will come back through the wall."

Two days of travel at the sea from White Harbor to Hardhome is quite a new experience for Oberyn and his family. After their experience with Raizen's "yacht", they might not want to travel if not in similar luxury.

Before they set foot at Hardhome, Raizen gave them coats that will keep them warm without using thick furs.

The Martells did not expect a complete military outpost in Hardhome. But they didn't come here to be in awe, especially seeing the most talked-about army.

Oberyn: "You also have a lot of horses here. How come they don't have any covers in them? Won't they die in the cold?"

R: "No, they are just bred for such a climate. Anyway, we will travel to the "Fist of the First Men" to see what I want you to see. With the horse that we have, it would only take us three days to get there."

After they started their travel, the Martells started their questions about the north and beyond the wall. Three days later, they finally see from afar some silhouettes of people which is only made possible because no storm is blocking their view. Their distance between them is more or less only less than a hundred meters. The Martells wanted to get closer but were stopped by Raizen from doing so.

Tyene: "I thought all the free folks were already at the south of the wall."

Rather than replying, Raizen gives Oberyn a binocular which they already saw in the "yacht" and know how far they can see using it.

When Oberyn saw the row of silhouettes, it become clear to him why would Raizen talk of a story about white walkers while traveling across the sea. Ellaria was the next one to see them and also saw some big ones. Not only that, in some on the fronts, she saw a creature in all fours with long tongues sticking out from their mouths. After Ellaria, the girls took turns and Tyene already want to scream. Luckily, Obara was close to her and cover her mouth.

R: "Let's go. We will talk on the road."

After being far away from what they saw, Oberyn broke the silence.

Oberyn: "So, is that what you wanted for us to see? I thought we would see beauty beyond the wall, not myths and legends!"

Ellaria: "We were at the higher ground when we saw them. There are so many!"

Obara: "How many are there?"

R: "A few hundred thousand."

Tyene: "What?! How can we fight something of that number."

Oberyn: "Do not worry, we can fight them at the wall. Raizen, why did you let us see that? I don't think that you just want us to see that they were real all this time."

R: "I just want your men to be ready for when the time comes, my men and the people of the north might not be enough."

Ellaria: "Do you only plan to use the men from the north to fight the army of the dead?! Have you told others about these?!"

R: "The Night's Watch did but it was the time of war so most were neglected. Ned Stark also knows about it but he doesn't want to cause panic to his people yet. But at the same time, the north is creating defensive measures in the pretext of Tywin's forces coming to the north."

Oberyn: "So that is why you don't want to kill Tywin Lannister yet even though you can do it easily. But what about the others. Doran must have received a similar letter but he didn't mention anything about it."

R: "Probably thrown it to fire. I do not blame the guy. You guys were further south so things in the north don't affect you very much."

Ellaria: "We need to tell others about this!"

R: "No! First of all, you would be lucky if others will believe you. Second, if they did believe you, people will just go to Essos than to fight the army of the dead. Three, there is still a time of fewer than three years to prepare. My men will be the first line of defense against them and will try to slow down their advancement. I will put twenty thousand here beyond the wall to try to lessen their number before they reach the wall. Instead of telling about the dead, just ready your army. Train them while waiting to be called."

Oberyn: "Is that why the north rebuild Moat Cailin and created another wall below the Neck?"

R: "Yes."

Ellaria: "Other than us, who knew of the white walkers coming back?"

R: "The Night's Watch and Eddard Stark."

Oberyn: "Is that also the reason you help rebuild the castles in the wall and help guard it?"

R: "No. We just know of the return of the Others a few months after Eddard Stark become the hand of the king."

While they were traveling, they came across the men of Raizen along the way creating traps and digging trenches.

R: "That's just a few things to be done to slow down the wight's advancement."

Tyene: "I heard you said that it would take three years for them to move. How did you know that?"

R: "I was being optimistic. If we had to continue getting close to them, they might just start marching now. Honestly, my men can hold them off for at least a year but some will slip out from them in that duration. Were talking about a few hundred thousand wights and other creatures. It would not be even surprising that some of them can scale the wall easily."

Oberyn: "Other than being ready, what else needs to be done?"

R: "For now, pray that no one poke it earlier than expected."