He didn't expect such a result, but he quickly reacted and immediately placed all his hopes on the last person.
He looked at Raymun. Darry with eyes full of expectation. The three of them had fought side by side in this abandoned castle, resisting the siege of Ironborn and fighting together. He believed in Raymun. Darry, and believed that the lord of House Darry would make a choice that represented honor and status.
Raymun. Darry felt that everyone's eyes were on her like needles.
To be honest, he was a little panicked. He instinctively wanted to do like Sir Keke, choose to abstain and be a good person who would not offend anyone. This was the simplest and safest.
Just when he was about to speak, he suddenly thought of Suleiman who came to save him, his father, and his brothers.
During the War of the Usurper storm that swept across the country, did they suffer as much as they did now when choosing their side?
That was a real life-and-death decision, and it was a matter of taking sides for the survival of the family. But now, just facing a relatively unimportant decision, should I back down like a coward?
Raymun. Darry stood up violently, with such a big movement that he even knocked down the chair behind him. Since he had promised Suleiman and made a silent promise, how could he break it? An inexplicable courage suddenly surged up from his chest.
In Patrick. Mallister's shocked and hopeful eyes, Raymun. Darry stretched out his right hand.
His finger, without any hesitation, pointed directly in the direction of Lymond. Lychester.
Three to two.
Tytos. Blackwood finally opened his eyes and looked at Raymun. Darry, Patrick. Mallister with some surprise. As if all his strength had been taken away, he slumped back on the chair. His eyes dimmed instantly.
This result is like a huge stone smashed into a calm lake, causing not waves but huge waves.
If you win, you can win. The knights of House Lychester looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes. This victory was too strange and subversive of common sense. According to Westeros's rules for thousands of years, the position of commander-in-chief should belong to Lord Tytos. Blackwood. His bloodline, his reputation, and his family history all determine this.
Although House Lychester is also an ancient noble of Riverlands, he is too small to be mentioned in front of these older and more established families. Today, Lord Lymond actually replaced Lord Tytos and Lord Blackwood as the commander-in-chief of the army.
A young knight from the Lychester family had his cheeks flushed with excitement. He could no longer suppress the ecstasy in his heart. He took a step forward, glanced at the peaceful Master Tytos, and then glanced at the lost Patrick. Mallister. His voice trembled with excitement.
Instead of looking at the lord who was still muttering to himself in his seat, he announced loudly, "Now that the results of the vote have been obtained, from now on, all of you, your lords, should obey the orders of Lord Lymond!"
These words were like a match, instantly igniting the powder keg of depression.
The old knight House Mallister who spoke first burst out in an old and angry voice, "Are you following his orders?"
He was furious at this moment, pointing with trembling fingers at Lymond. Lychester who was drawing circles on the table with his fingers, roaring at everyone, spittle flying.
"My lords! You!! Are you really willing to obey the command of a madman?!!!"
The word "madman" was like a thunderbolt, striking everyone's head. The knights of House Lychester's eyes suddenly turned blood red, like wild beasts trying to devour people.
Tytos. Blackwood frowned, and he looked at the House Mallister old knight displeased, with a hint of reproach in his eyes.
Even Patrick. Mallister was shocked. He did not expect that his vassal would be so rude, and hurriedly shouted, "Sir Charl!"
Sir Charl was stunned and realized that he had made a mistake, but as soon as the words were spoken, he felt like he was riding on the back of a tiger and could only bear to watch.
He scratched his neck and spoke louder, "Did I say something wrong?! Riverlands Who doesn't know that after Lymond's sons died in battle, they completely lost their minds!
"How can a person who can't even control himself command us to fight!!!"
Council Chamber once again fell into a breathless silence. Sir Charl's words were rude, but like a sharp knife, ruthlessly tearing off the "fig leaf" that everyone was tacitly maintaining.
Lymond. Lychester is crazy, this is a fact.
In Westeros, the power of lords is not inherently indestructible. Even if they legally inherit the title of disabled, dwarf, lunatic, and illegitimate children, their authority is inherently cracked. It is difficult for them to gain the heartfelt respect and loyalty of their vassals, and their orders will always be discounted.
And now to allow such a recognized insane person to serve as the commander-in-chief of the army is not only ridiculous, but also an insult to the honor of all the nobles in the army, especially Mr. Tytos. Blackwood who was elected by everyone...
In this dead silence, Suleiman, who had been leaning on the chair with his eyes closed to relax, slowly opened his eyes and stood up. Although his movements were very light, he still attracted everyone's attention instantly.
He walked forward slowly, with steady steps, without looking at anyone. His dark eyes were just calmly locked on Sir Charl.
He walked up to the old knight, smiled, and said one word in a tone without any emotion:
"Repeat."
Charl Juetu felt a chill running from his spine to the top of his head. He swallowed subconsciously. The young man in front of him gave him an unknown sense of oppression.
But he still mustered up the courage, although his voice was much softer. "Everyone knows, Mr. Lymond... He is insane and cannot preside over government...:..."
Suleiman's mouth curved, and he calmly interrupted the old knight, "No."
"I asked you to repeat what you said at the beginning."
Sir Charl didn't dare to say anything anymore, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Two knights from the Mallister family immediately stepped forward and stood quietly behind Sir Charl, with their hands on the hilts of their swords. Bryn and Rosso also moved forward at the same time, standing behind and on both sides of Suleiman.
Sir Charl seemed to draw a bit of courage from the actions of his companions, and his courage became stronger again. He felt that he represented justice and was speaking out for justice, telling the truth and the truth for the adults here.
He puffed up his chest and spoke again. His voice was not loud, even unconsciously, but it was extremely clear:
"Everyone knows that Mr. Lymond is mentally insane and has madness. How to lead...
Before he finished speaking, a ray of white light flashed to the extreme, and the old knight let out a shrill scream. He looked at his right arm that flew out in disbelief. From the broken part of the arm, blood gushed out like a fountain.
The old knight completely lost his balance, and the pain caused him to fall to his knees in an instant.
The second white light followed closely, swiping across his neck with precision. Sir Charl's head flew out, with blood spurting out, and rolled around in the air before falling heavily to the ground.
Those wide-open eyes still held the final fear.
What a fast sword! The two House Mallister knights in front of him widened their eyes and their minds went blank. They didn't even react to draw their swords at this moment.
Just as one of them was about to make a move, a big iron-like hand grabbed his throat, and Bryn lifted him off the ground with one hand like a chicken.
The other person felt a chill on his neck, as Rosso's sword blade was firmly pressed against his neck artery, forcing him to freeze in place, unable to move.
Too fast.
Suleiman slowly took out a piece of cloth from his arms, wiped the blood on the sword, raised his head, looked past the pale Patrick. Mallister, and looked at Tytos. Blackwood who was also shocked.
His voice was calm, as if he was just stating a trivial matter:
"This person's words are disrespectful, and I have punished him on his behalf."