Eagle's Beak, the lord's cottage.
Samwell convened another meeting of his retainers.
But this time, everyone could clearly feel the stagnant atmosphere.
Rather than following the usual procedure and having everyone report on their work, Samwell went straight to the point:
"I have bad news. House Dayne of Starfall is mustering its forces. It looks like they're preparing for war."
The moment he finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed.
Yet one simpleton foolishly asked, "My lord, where is House Dayne planning to attack?"
Samwell did not even want to answer such a stupid question.
Fortunately, after seeing the strange looks from the others, the man finally realized. "House Dayne is coming to attack us?"
"Most likely." Samwell's face was grave. "Our lands are so close to Starfall that House Dayne's hostility toward us is inevitable. This battle was bound to come sooner or later. We must prepare for war."
At those words, everyone wore a different expression. Some were afraid, some nervous, some solemn, and some excited... Why was someone excited?
Oh, it was that madman Chiman.
Then that was fine.
Samwell tapped the tabletop with a bent finger, drawing everyone's attention, and reassured them:
"Don't panic too much. I've already sent word to Highgarden. I believe Lord Mace will dispatch reinforcements soon."
Hearing this, everyone's expressions immediately improved considerably.
Only Todd Flowers frowned.
Unlike those Wildlings, or Gavin, who had come from the lower classes, he naturally knew that Lord Mace might not actually send reinforcements under these circumstances.
After all, the castle had not yet been completed. Legally speaking, Eagle's Beak did not count as territory of The Reach, but rather disputed land.
Under such circumstances, Lord Mace might not be willing to send troops.
As for Lady Olenna... if Samwell had accepted the old lady's arrangements from the