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#373 - Chapter 107: Horses Trampling the Holy Temple (I)

Accompanied by the bells of the Great Sept, a situation that usually only occurs during major events, such as the execution of Eddard, the deaths of Joffrey and Tywin, Cersei's walk of atonement, and the distribution of free food, etc. A large number of believers and commoners flooded towards the Great Sept of Baelor, unaware that a fierce confrontation between religious and secular powers was about to unfold.

The High Sparrow was very wise in this regard, knowing that proclaiming the majesty of God also required the support of strong force. So, he summoned all the Holy Swordsmen and Starry Knights. Those fanatical believers from the Poor Fellows also came with simple weapons in their hands.

Meanwhile, the army led by Liu Yuan had gradually approached Visenya's Hill. Looking at the people heading towards the Great Sept of Baelor, mixed with the Warrior's Sons in black robes, Liu Yuan raised his hand to signal the army to stop. Then, he sent a few soldiers to bring back some civilians and asked, "Where are you going? What happened over there?"

The civilians knelt down and respectfully replied, "Respected lord, we are all ordinary people in the city, going to the Great Sept. The ringing of the bells means something important is about to happen, but we commoners don't know what it is!"

Liu Yuan quietly watched the departing crowd, his eyes deep, as if thinking about something. After a while, he turned his head and glanced at the generals beside him. Then, he coldly issued an order, "The army stops! Since the church plans to gather believers, I will give them an hour to avoid any stragglers. Muto, you lead four battalions of the Black Armor Army, together with Radak's horse archers, to deploy defenses along Flea Bottom, Steel Street, and Eel Alley, completely encircling Visenya's Hill. Remember, no member of the Faith of the Seven or anyone holding a weapon is allowed to leave. But if you encounter civilians who are not hostile, you can let them go."

His voice was cold and ruthless, sending chills down people's spines. Hearing this, the civilians kneeling on the ground trembled with fear, almost unable to stand.

Then, Liu Yuan called the generals to his side, whispered a few instructions, and then said to them, "Hehe, it seems you have recognized who I am. I'll give you a chance, go home and don't run around in the streets." After scattering a handful of silver coins, he ignored them, and the few people left, thanking him profusely.

At this time, Liu Yuan still had nearly five thousand troops, including two heavy infantry battalions and one horse archer battalion. The three thousand Setygian sergeants were left at the Iron Gate to guard the retreat route and supplies. As for the hundreds of soldiers from House Lykker, only the three hundred most elite followed.

Inside the Red Keep, Kevan and Jace Lydden were leading two thousand Gold Cloaks back in a hurry to strengthen the Red Keep's defenses. The White Sword Tower was built at a special angle, from which one could overlook the entire city of King's Landing and part of the bay.

On the rooftop of the White Sword Tower, the high-ranking officials of the Red Keep were gathered, with a clear view of Visenya's Hill across the way. When Kevan and Jace arrived, Prince Tommen immediately questioned, "Lord Hand, why did you let Lord Garon's army into the city? I didn't issue such an order."

Kevan: "Your Grace, the situation was very urgent at the time. Lord Garon's attitude was very firm, even willing to start a war."

Cersei: "So you gave up the city gate and handed King's Landing over to others?"

Kevan: "Otherwise? Refuse Garon's request and start a war with him! This was originally a trouble caused by the Faith of the Seven, let them solve their own grievances. Are you clear about the consequences of fighting with Garon? Once we completely break up, it means that the ceasefire agreement signed by Tywin will be invalidated. House Dayne of Starfall and House Setygar, which occupy half of the Crownlands, will become enemies. Eddmure Tully of Riverrun will definitely send troops again. Even the Vale, whose attitude is unclear, will fall to them, and you all know what kind of person Littlefinger is."

Kevan paused and continued, "As for the other nobles, how many are willing to fight for the Faith of the Seven? You should know better than me. We can't face so many enemies at the same time. And don't forget, that Duke is famous for his brutality."

Cersei was speechless, but still retorted unwillingly, "Then you shouldn't have let them in like this."

Kevan shook his head helplessly, "Do you think I wanted to? But if I didn't let them in, King's Landing would probably be covered in blood."

Seeming to be ignored, Tommen said loudly, "I am the King, they can't do this."

Pycelle whispered, "Your Grace, with all due respect, as Grand Maester, I must remind you. That Targaryen girl has already occupied Dragonstone. And that Lord Garon has been operating on the other side of the Narrow Sea for a long time, we can't push him into the enemy's arms. You still need to listen to the opinions of the ministers."

Tommen glared at Pycelle, but said nothing.

Kevan sighed and said to Tommen, "Your Grace, please trust my judgment. Everything I do is for the benefit of the kingdom. Now we need time to stabilize the situation and wait for an opportunity to counterattack. Please trust me, Your Grace."

Tommen was silent for a while, and finally nodded, indicating his agreement with Kevan's decision.

Kevan breathed a sigh of relief, "Your Grace, I'm going to arrange the defense of the Red Keep, I'll take my leave for now!" Then he turned and left.

Margaery stepped forward, took Tommen's hand, and softly comforted, "Dear, don't worry, everything will be alright. We should trust Lord Garon's character. He just wants the church to hand over her sister, and it won't even come to a fight. As long as he and the Faith of the Seven decide the winner, he will leave King's Landing. What's more, we have so many troops guarding the Red Keep, and Garon only has more than ten thousand, and half of them are cavalry. They can't break through the Red Keep's defenses."

Tommen held her hand tightly, looked at her affectionately, and said with gratitude in his eyes, "Thank you, dear, it's a good thing you are here. Without you, I don't know how I would face all this."

Perhaps unable to stand them showing affection in public, Cersei couldn't help but frown and interrupt their conversation, "Where is Lord Tyrell? I haven't seen him since the meeting. Varys! Where is Varys! Why isn't Varys here either?"

Margaery asked a knight, "Ser Aegon, where did my father go? Weren't you leaving together just now?"

That knight was the captain of the Tyrell family's guard, Ser Aegon Lywell, he stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Your Grace, the Duke was not with me. After coming out of the throne room, Lord Varys said he had something important to discuss. The Duke asked me to summon the Tyrell army in the city. I haven't seen him since I came back! The Lord's guard is still there, he hasn't left Maegor's Holdfast."