SEC #365 - Chapter 99: Lyanna is captured (Part 2)
#365 - Chapter 99: Lyanna is captured (Part 2)
The guards responsible for protecting Lyanna were veterans who had crawled through battlefields. Facing these church knights, they showed no fear, drawing their weapons and confronting them.
The captain of the guard squad walked to Lyanna's side and said in a low voice, "Lady Lyanna, these people are the Church's Star Knights. They've come aggressively, and it seems they're here for you. If a fight breaks out, we'll escort you to safety. Please stay close to the group and don't run off."
Lyanna calmly replied, "Go ahead and fight without worry. Don't worry too much about me; the most important thing is to protect the children."
Seeming to think that Lyanna and the others would not compromise, a group of penitent monks dressed as such emerged from the "Poor People's Assembly." Their foreheads were branded with seven-pointed stars, and the leader was none other than Lancel Lannister.
He stood there and said in a loud voice, "Lady Lyanna, you have severely violated the laws established between God and mortals! You are extravagant and buy a lot of luxuries from foreign countries, and the money spent is enough for the ordinary people of King's Landing to live a comfortable life for a long time. Not only that, but you also deliberately lure the noble ladies and young ladies of King's Landing to the shops, arousing their inner desires for comparison, causing them to indulge in this extremely luxurious life. Now, please follow us immediately!"
Lyanna looked at them with a contemptuous gaze and retorted without weakness, "Who do you think you are? What gives you the audacity to come and judge me? Oh, it turns out to be Lancel of the Lannister family. When it comes to being pampered, extravagant, and indulging in licentiousness, who can compare to your Lannister family?"
Lancel stood up straight and solemnly declared, "I have vowed to dedicate the rest of my life to the gods. Our words and deeds are the will of the gods, and arresting you is also an order from the High Septon. I hope you will not resist stubbornly, otherwise the gods will surely give you a fair and just trial."
Lyanna sneered with a face full of contempt: "You ignorant fools, do you know who I am? My husband is the Earl of Duskendale, my father is the famous Lord Celtigar, and my brother is the Marquis of Highgarden. If I and my children are harmed, can you bear the consequences?"
Compared to those humble fanatics, Lancel had a deeper understanding of the current situation. Marquis Garin's arrogance was well known throughout the Seven Kingdoms. He dared to openly kill a member of the Kingsguard in front of the King. Even the powerful Duke Tywin had to give way to him when he was alive. It is conceivable that the King's edict would be of no restraint to him.
Lancel hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Under the gaze of the gods, everyone is equal, and there is no distinction between nobles and commoners. Lady Lyanna, I have received orders to take you back for questioning. If you refuse to cooperate, then we will have no choice but to use force. After all, in the entire Seven Kingdoms, no one dares to openly confront the Church of the Seven Gods."
Lyanna's heart sank. She knew that this problem might not be easily resolved today, but she had no intention of giving in easily. She straightened her body, looked directly at Lancel with firm eyes, and said without flinching: "I will not go with you. Your so-called trial is just a farce. I do not agree with what you have done, and I do not agree with the gods you believe in."
Lancel's face instantly turned gloomy, and he sternly said: "Lady Lyanna, you are provoking the majesty of the gods!"
"Majesty?" Lyanna sneered, her tone full of disdain and mockery. "You guys who do all kinds of evil in the name of the gods, what qualifications do you have to talk about majesty?"
Just then, a low and majestic voice suddenly sounded: "How dare you be so disrespectful to the gods."
With the reprimand, what came into view was a team of knights wearing seven-colored cloaks. They rode their war horses and walked out with steady and unhurried steps. Each knight's helmet tightly covered their face, but judging from the powerful aura emanating from their bodies, they were all powerful knights.
Lyanna couldn't help but feel a sense of unease in her heart. Seeing this, the guard captain next to her hurriedly stepped forward and stood in front of her. "Lady Lyanna, please step back. These people are the Church's Holy Sword Knights."
"Are they really that powerful?" Lyanna asked the guard captain with a worried look on her face.
"Very powerful! They have all been baptized with holy oil and are true orthodox knights." The guard captain responded in a cold tone.
Lancel threatened again: "Lady Lyanna, if you continue to insist on your own way, then don't blame me for having to take action. Once we start fighting, I'm afraid the situation will become difficult to control, and you certainly don't want to see the children suffer any harm, right?"
Lyanna hugged her children tightly in her arms. She knew that the current situation was extremely dangerous. However, she secretly warned herself that she must protect her children no matter what, and she must not let them suffer any harm. She carefully lowered her voice and asked, "What are the odds of the guards winning against them?"
The captain of the guard was silent, as if thinking about something. After a while, he finally spoke slowly: "... To be honest, I cannot give you a definite answer. But I can assure you that as long as we are alive, we will never let these dirty hands touch a single hair on your head." His tone was firm and resolute, as if he was ready to die.
After saying these words, the captain shouted loudly: "Brothers! Now is the time for us to be loyal to the Lord! If you want to take Lady Lyanna away, then step over our corpses first!"
"Roar~ Roar, roar!" Twenty guards roared in unison! Their voices were deafening, resounding throughout the battlefield. The people on the opposite side of the church were shocked by this momentum and could not help but take a step back.
Lyanna carefully observed the current situation, and then said clearly and loudly: "If you really want to take me away, it is not completely impossible! However, you must swear in the face of the Seven Gods that you must not make things difficult for my children, otherwise we will have no choice but to fight to the death!" Her eyes were firm and sharp, revealing a kind of unquestionable determination.
Lancel did not want to excessively force these great nobles. He slowly raised his right hand and said in a firm tone: "I swear in the name of God and the Seven Gods that today's events are all because of Lyanna, and the sins of the parents have nothing to do with the children! As long as Lady Lyanna is willing to go to the Sept with us, others can leave safely. If there is half a lie, may the gods punish me!"
The captain of the guard looked sad and indignant, and said in a choked voice: "Madam, how can you be so humble? Your subordinate will do his best to protect you and the young master and young lady to break through!"