King's Landing 2

The dense clatter of hooves drew nearer, making the ground tremble faintly. More than a hundred marigold banners fluttered wildly in the wind as hundreds of cavalry gathered like a surging tide, flowing through a dazzling sea of flowers.

The knights' armor gleamed coldly beneath the sun. Count Mathis looked up and could clearly tell from their heraldry that they came from the Vale, the Riverlands, and the Crownlands.

Several Gold Cloak captains of the city gate guard, clad in magnificent armor, stood out in particular.

Count Mathis's throat bobbed as intense unease and vigilance rose within him... King's Landing was already under Duke Gryn's control—or rather, he was about to seize the entire city in his grasp.

Lord Mace had to enter King's Landing as soon as possible. Only then... could the interests of The Reach be protected. That was Count Mathis's first judgment.

At the same time, he knew perfectly well that Lady Margaery must never become a bargaining chip Duke Gryn could use to threaten The Reach.

At this thought, Count Mathis's broad chest rose and fell. He slowly exhaled, forcing himself to remain calm.

He spoke slowly, his voice steady and resolute. "Honorable Duke Crabb, the situation in King's Landing is already in complete chaos. At a time like this, the friendship between Tyrell and Crabb concerns the stability of the realm. This friendship is especially precious."

After a brief pause, he continued, "Especially at a time like this, if you do not permit me to accompany Lady Margaery, unnecessary misunderstandings are very likely to arise between Tyrell and Crabb... And once such misunderstandings arise, the consequences will be unthinkable."

With his right hand over his chest, he gave Gryn a slight bow. "I will have my attendant report to Lord Mace. For the sake of