Bloodline 4

While everyone was still in shock, Count Gyles was the first to respond to the Lord Regent's proposal. "I agree. Cough, cough, cough... May the gods bless the king!"

Hand Harys looked over at him. In his eyes, the Master of Coin seemed like a traitor. He then said, "Stannis is a rebel known throughout the Seven Kingdoms. His crimes are unforgivable. Reclaiming the Stormlands is His Majesty King Tommen's lawful right."

He placed his right hand over his chest. "My respected Lord Regent, I support your proposal."

"I support it as well."

Pycelle stroked the white beard hanging over his chest, then cast a sidelong glance at Count Mathis beside him before slowly saying, "So long as certain people cease their covert obstruction, the confused and uneasy lords of the Stormlands... I believe they would be more than willing to have their lands placed under the Crownlands."

After the great war sixteen years ago, Robert Baratheon's claim to the Iron Throne had rested on his grandmother's Targaryen blood.

Thus, Robert I bestowed the title of Lord of Storm's End upon his younger brother—Renly Baratheon.

Lord Renly had no children, so after his death, according to the inheritance laws of the Seven Kingdoms, Stannis became the heir to the Stormlands.

Stannis's Lawful Heir was his only daughter—Shireen Baratheon.

Yet Stannis's House Baratheon had become traitors to the realm.

His Majesty Tommen indeed had the right to incorporate the Stormlands into the Crownlands...

Count Mathis could not help looking toward the seat at the head of the table. He had to admit... if the Lord Regent successfully incorporated the Stormlands into the Crownlands, then in the future... King Tommen's authority would be greatly strengthened.

Then what... was Gryn Crabb's selfish motive?

Count Mathis gave a slight nod. "Your Grace, regarding the