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Chapter 165: trial by combat
Chapter 165: trial by combat
??Chapter 165 Trial by Combat
??When Samwell met Natalie in the corridor the next day, the little girl's face turned as red as a monkey's butt.
??Samwell was about to say hello when he saw Natalie salute in a hurry, and then disappeared like a rabbit.
??Leaving Samwell with black lines on his forehead.
??Actually, the two of them didn't do anything yesterday, so Natalie's courage supported the initiative of the kiss, and then she disappeared.
?? When he came to the restaurant, Samwell found that Natalie was really there, and she was immersed in the pie on the plate, not daring to look at him.
??Samwell came to her side and deliberately messed up her hair, causing her to protest with teeth and claws, and the relationship between the two was restored.
?? At least on the surface.
?? After breakfast amidst the little girl's twittering, the two took a walk in the castle before arriving at the Knights' Hall together.
At this time, all the vassals of the Dane family were present, including the twelve "late" knights listed on Viscount Hughes' list, as well as the envoy from Sunspear, Prince Oberyn. The illegitimate daughter, Nymeria Sand.
??This illegitimate daughter with the same name as the Rhoyna Warrior Queen had black eyes and brown hair, her skin was as white as snow, and her figure was as slender as a willow branch. There were more than a dozen short knives stuck in the belt around her waist.
??Samwell had some impressions of this "sand snake", remembering that she was the second child among Prince Oberyn's illegitimate daughters, and she was an ambitious and dangerous woman.
??Natalie came to the main seat and stood still, looking at Samwell and mother Ashara from the crowd, as if she had found courage.
"Everyone, I have summoned you here this time because I have something to announce." Natalie said, and her crisp voice resounded through the hall, "The Iron Throne has declared war on the Martell family because the 'Red Viper' was accused of murdering three cabinet minister, and unwilling to stand trial...”
?? "Wait a minute." A voice interrupted Natalie.
??Samwell followed the reputation and found that it was Nymeria Shad who stood up.
?? "Miss Nymeria, it is very disrespectful for you to interrupt the Earl's speech." Viscount Hughes said stiffly.
?? "I apologize for this." Nymeria said perfunctorily, and then immediately said, "But I cannot tolerate Earl Natalie's slander against my father."
??Samwell immediately retorted: "Since Prince Oberyn thinks he is innocent, why did he escape from King's Landing and dare not stand trial?"
"Because my father knew that he couldn't get a fair trial. In fact, he had found the real murderer of Jon Arryn, but he was secretly murdered by some people and intended to pour dirty water on him. Out of helplessness, he I just left King's Landing."
?? "This is just your side of the story." Sam Will said.
??Nymeria looked at Samwell, and suddenly smiled meaningfully: "Lord Caesar, if you are accused of murder, are you willing to stand trial?"
?? "Me?" Samwell seemed to suddenly realize something, "As long as it's not groundless accusations..."
"Okay!" Nymeria seemed to be waiting for this sentence, she showed a proud expression, and said, "Now there are many knights from the Dane family accusing you of murdering the previous earl of the Dane family, Sir Edric and Miss Alilia."
?? As soon as the voice fell, several knights stood up and echoed.
??Samwell said with a sneer: "Isn't this just an unfounded accusation? Lord Edric and Miss Arilia had an accident in Black Harbor City, and I have never been there."
"You hired a killer." Nymeria said, "Many people can testify that you brought a portrait of Miss Alilia to Starfall City to confirm, and you built your territory on Yingzui Islet. Is it plotting Starfall City? Kill Lord Edric and Miss Alilia, and you can support someone of unknown origin to become the lord of Starfall City."
?? "Who do you say is of unknown origin?" Ashara Dayne stood up and asked.
??Nymeria was also slightly choked. Of course she knew that Miss Ashara was a member of the serious Dane family. Even his father couldn't deny this girl's right to inherit Starfall City, but Natalie...
?? "Sorry, Lady Ashara, I didn't question you, but your daughter, after all, she is a child of wildlings..."
??Samwell interrupted impatiently: "Count Natalie has been personally acknowledged by Prince Oberyn, what? Could it be that what your father said is like farting?"
??Namelia knew that she had fallen into a misunderstanding, so she quickly brought the topic back:
"Lord Caesar, I am not questioning the legitimacy of Count Natalie. What I said just now was just to prove your motive for this murder. Facing this accusation, I wonder if you dare to accept the trial? "
?? "This is a baseless accusation." Natalie couldn't help but refute, "Do you have any tangible evidence?"
??Nymeria shrugged: "Because no one here knows whether the accusation is true or not, and cannot make a verdict, I think the Seven Gods should make the verdict. Then, Lord Caesar, do you dare to accept a trial by combat?"
??Samwell had a strange expression on his face.
??Is this woman out of her mind? Want to find someone to fight with him?
??With the giant sword [Dawn] in hand, Samwell is now a god-blocker.
??However, it is also because he only used [Dawn] once on the warship of Qingting Island, and sailors have always been known for their bragging, so the illegitimate daughter of Dorn probably does not know his details.
?? "Who are you going to let me fight?"
?? "I'm coming!" A middle-aged man with a firm face and a strong physique stood up, "Theodore Dane, willing to fight for the justice of Lord Edric and Miss Alilia!"
??Nymeria provocatively said: "Master Caesar, do you dare to accept it?"
?? "Why not." Samwell stepped forward, "I'm not a coward like the Red Viper."
??Nymeria held back her anger and shouted: "Okay! Let's get started! Please put on your armor!"
?? "I don't need it," Samwell said with a chuckle, "Innocence is my armor. Of course, Sir Theodore, please do as you please. After all, the gods will not give power to the evil side's proxy knight."
?? "Justice and evil are not just words!" Theodore yelled, thinking he had seen through Samwell's trap. He immediately called his attendants and began to put on his armor.
??Natalie also rushed to persuade: "Sam, you should wear armor."
?? "No need." Samwell was still stubborn.
?? "That's right, Lord Caesar is the spear champion of the King's Landing Tournament." Nymeria said eccentrically, "Why do you need armor?"
??Samwell ignored her, and waited for the opposite knight to put on his armor before he stepped forward, carrying only a giant sword [Dawn].
?? "As a Dane, you should be honored to die under the sword of [Dawn]." Sam Weir said.
?? "As a Dane, I will prove that you are not worthy of this sword." Theodore countered.
??Nymeria stood between the two, with an excited expression, and said:
?? "Let's pray first!"
??She raised her arms and said loudly:
?? "Seven gods of supreme glory, please take care of us."
??The knights in the whole hall began to echo:
?? "Just Father, Merciful Mother, Brave Warrior, Pure Maiden, Hardworking Blacksmith, Wise Crone, reveal to us whether this man is honest or false, righteous or evil!
?? If he is sincere, please give him strength!
?? If he is sinful, bring him death!
??Glory to the Seven Gods, please witness! "
?? After praying, Theodore put down his helmet and slowly pulled out his long sword.
??Although he was facing a champion of the martial arts tournament, Theodore did not have the slightest fear.
??He is an experienced knight, so he naturally knows that a jousting is completely different from a real duel. What's more, the young man on the opposite side is so arrogant that he doesn't even wear armor.
??Theodore felt that this must be the will of the gods, and it was the gods who deprived each other of their sanity at this moment.
?? Gods bless!
?? "For the justice of Lord Edric and Miss Alilia!" Theodore roared angrily, and was about to swing his sword forward.
?? But at this moment, he saw Samwell slowly pull out the ?Dawn? from behind.
??The moment the milky white sword was unsheathed, it climbed up with dense red and gold lines, like a fiery red ribbon, rising from Samwell's back.
??The dazzling light instantly made everyone in the hall hold their breath.
?? Their eyes widened, as if they couldn't believe what they saw.
?? Is that ?Dawn??
?? That's ?Dawn?!
??Yes, this is the sword that the Dane family has passed down for thousands of years!
?? This is the Excalibur of Dawn!
??The fiery red sword light dragged out, like the dawn light piercing the darkness, filling everyone's vision in an instant.
??Theodore gave up resistance almost instantly.
?? It turns out that in the eyes of the gods, I am the evil one.
??The last thought flashed through my mind, and my consciousness was swallowed by darkness.
??The fire flashed by, and Theodore's armor did not provide any protection, and was cut into two pieces up to his chest.
?? Fortunately, the flames scorched the flesh and blood, but did not mess up the scene.
??Samwell stood proudly holding a burning red sword, and said loudly:
?? "The just seven gods have granted me victory and proved my innocence!"
?? "Not guilty! Not guilty!" In the hall, the knights of the Dane family also shouted.
?? "Not guilty! Not guilty!" More and more knights responded, and even the dozen or so knights that Nymeria had wooed before joined them.
??Nymeria was horrified to find that these knights who were originally inclined to the Martell family looked at Samwell at this moment, and they were all full of admiration and admiration.
??I seem to be self-defeating. Regret is like a poisonous snake, biting Nymeria's heart.
?? Waiting for Samwell to return the giant sword [Dawn] to its sheath, everyone fell silent.
??Natalie also took the opportunity to announce:
?? "I, Natalie Dane, in the name of the Earl of Starfall, hereby declare that I refuse to accept Doran Martell's call unless he agrees to allow Oberyn Martell to receive a just trial!"
?? "Judgment of the Red Viper!" Samwell shouted first.
?? Then all the knights of the Dane family responded one after another:
?? "Judge the Red Viper!"
?? "Judge the Red Viper!"
?? "Judge the Red Viper!"
??…
??Among the crowd, only Nymeria lowered her head, looking out of place.
??She knew that her mission this time had completely failed.
??The Dane family will no longer obey the call of the Fierce Sun Halberd.
??Nymeria raised her head, and looked at the baron standing in the middle of the hall again, and the other party just happened to look over.
??In an instant, she seemed to see a blazing flame from those eyes.
??(end of this chapter)