Game of Thrones: I Created the Magic Web

Chapter 179: Arrival at Nightsong

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Roland Storm responded with trepidation and excitement.

Nightsong is mine? Governor, isn't that the lord of Nightsong! And even more glorious!

He really couldn't keep calm.

During his time serving under King Joffrey as a prisoner, Roland Storm had witnessed many magical and terrifying things, and he deeply understood the prominent position of a governor.

First, Ser Balon Swann returned to Stonehelm, the ancestral seat of House Swann, to become its governor.

Perhaps due to blood ties, Earl Swann didn't struggle much and completely relinquished power, handing over the family's authority to his second son, allowing the new system of governor to operate within his castle.

Soldiers, food, gold, and silver were then continuously transported north, supporting the wartime logistics and stabilization.

If this continued, Ser Balon's elder brother would probably only inherit the family's title and half a castle in the future. Governor Balon Swann's office and residence were also within Stonehelm.

West of Stonehelm was Blackhaven in the interior.

With Earl Beric Dondarrion coming forward, the Kingsguard peacefully took over this military fortress with black basalt walls, a bottomless moat, and a strategic choke point, without any conflict.

This was undoubtedly more beneficial for both sides.

As a lord who had been loyal to the Iron Throne from the beginning, Blackhaven and House Dondarrion were unscathed, and Earl Beric was appointed as the lifelong governor of Blackhaven, essentially obtaining a protective charm.

The Kingsguard could also continue to advance more easily and complete His Majesty the King's mission as soon as possible.

Before departing westward from Blackhaven, Roland Storm also noticed that Beric Dondarrion rarely issued orders or dispatched personnel and supplies in the tone of an earl, but rather in the name of a governor.

Roland Storm was not the only one who noticed this.

Many knights and lords had already realized the immense power of the governor and the terrifying changes it symbolized.

Like Earl Beric, they chose to comply with His Majesty the King's will, diligently learning and integrating into the new rules of the game.

Those who were a step behind, like Earl Wenderly Water and Earl Swann, had to try their best to show respect and obedience in the face of invincible power, placing their hopes on the next generation of their families.

Those who were as unlucky and ignorant as Earl Wylde naturally met the most tragic end, with most of their wives, children, relatives, and friends suffering, leaving only a remnant to continue the lineage.

Earl Astan Selmy of Harvest Hall should have had a similar fate to Earl Wylde.

Fortunately, he had a benevolent great-uncle, Ser Barristan Selmy, the commander-in-chief of the "Western Expeditionary Army."

When approaching Harvest Hall, everyone thought it would be another bloodless peaceful procession, like in Earl Beric's Blackhaven, or in Stonehelm, which was ambiguous at first and then enthusiastically compliant.

But to everyone's surprise, the reputation and guarantees of "Barristan the Bold" seemed to have no effect at all, even though he was a senior member of House Selmy.

Earl Astan Selmy's judgment of the war and the object of his loyalty did not change because of this.

Even if Ser Barristan painstakingly advised, exhorted, and even risked revealing the true combat power of the Kingsguard in advance.

Earl Astan remained stubborn and resistant.

Even as the commander-in-chief, Ser Barristan's personal feelings could only go so far, and he had to handle things officially and execute the mission.

Cannons blasted open the gates of Harvest Hall, and flames and arrows shot down the ravens in the sky.

Roland Storm remembered Theon Greyjoy and the Seventh Regiment who had separated at the mouth of the Slayne River. The tasks there seemed to be similar to the intense scenes now, or even more brutal.

"Barristan the Bold" would certainly not go too far.

After occupying the castle, Astan Selmy and the other Selmy family members were only placed under house arrest, and Ser Barristan, who was appointed by the King as the lifelong governor of Harvest Hall, began to manage the castle and prepare logistics.

While waiting for further instructions, everyone finally rested for two days in Harvest Hall.

They were indeed tired.

The days at sea were better, but the crew on the fleet suffered.

But since setting foot on land, everyone had been rushing day and night, stopping only briefly at each stronghold, leaving a small team behind, and the main force continued to advance, lasting for six days.

Even with the help of priests to restore energy, the mental fatigue was still difficult to eliminate.

Roland Storm was no exception, and he had a rare sound sleep on the first night in Harvest Hall, without waking up for a moment, until the sun was bright.

However, the idle time after getting up made him feel uncomfortable.

Many others were the same.

Roland Storm then joined a group of soldiers, temporarily abandoning his awkward identity, and argued with them about the next target of conquest.

To the north was Haystack Hall of House Cafferen, now loyal to their liege Lord Renly Baratheon.

To the south was Nightsong of House Caron, whose strength should not be underestimated, also loyal to Renly, and the culprit of the Wendwater and Massey's Hook disasters.

To the west was Goldengrove of House Rowan, belonging to the Reach.

The Battle of Goldengrove during Robert's Rebellion took place here. Roland Storm's deepest impression of this place was this.

This was the only defeat in King Robert's rebellion. His army was defeated by Earl Randyll Tarly leading the vanguard of the Reach, but fortunately, the main force of the army was not lost, and the King himself was not killed.

It is worth mentioning that Duke Mace Tyrell, the "bloated fish" who arrived late, often claimed his decisive contribution in this battle.

And everyone knew that Duke Mace's army only arrived after the battle was over.

West, north, or south?

His Majesty the King's order on the second day ended this difficult debate.

Nightsong.

Roland Storm stepped into the dilapidated gate of this familiar fortress with complex emotions.

The cannonballs had plowed terrifying wounds inside the gate, and the debris of flesh and blood was scattered sparsely, completely impossible to clean up.

Solid bullets were used, which caused less casualties to personnel and were more suitable for conquering fortresses.

Nightsong fell in an instant.

After that, hundreds of Kingsguard soldiers formed a long line and poured into the castle, Roland Storm was just an inconspicuous scale among them.

He looked forward silently.

Walking in front of the team were Ser Barristan Selmy, Earl Beric Dondarrion, and two Kingsguard commanders.

Even Nightsong, is it really worth these people coming at the same time?

Roland Storm's doubts were answered that night. His Majesty the King appeared in the hall of Nightsong!

Roland Storm was summoned in.

Now, under the gaze of many generals, he blankly accepted the unimaginable grand gift.

I have become a Kingsguard!

I have become the governor of Nightsong, its master!

His voice was full of trembling and enthusiasm, "Roland Storm swears to serve Your Majesty to the death! Your will is the direction I advance!"

Joffrey smiled faintly.

“In the name of the King, your bloodline will henceforth be legitimate, rise, Roland Caron.”

Roland was even more ecstatic. I am a Caron!

I am a Caron!

Joffrey glanced around. Gathering these people is not just to decide the ownership of Nightsong.

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