Judging from the title, this guy whose full name is Areo·Hota should be Doran·Martell's later captain of the bodyguard.
"Why, there are still experts?"
Titus asked with a smile.
This is another opponent that I have never experienced before.
It is said that this person came from Norvos of Free Cities and was trained by the bearded monk there.
Many years ago, I came to Dorne from Doran's ex-wife, Ms. Meera Leo.
Since the couple Doran and Meera Leo broke up due to the issue of their son Quentyn Martel working as a valet for Yronwood, Areo stayed with Prince Doran as part of the "property" that was divided after the couple divorced - mainly to take care of Meera Leo's other daughter and son.
Areo is holding a weighted battle ax that is more than six feet long. Titus guesses that it may be a weapon unique to Norvos monks.
As the opposite of Jon·Snow, Titus doesn't "know" everything, and he doesn't know everything.
That heavy battle ax is not only Areo Heta's main battle weapon, but also his "wife".
Areo·Hota once married his battle ax under the witness of the monks, and the mark of the long ax was branded on his chest.
If Titus were to figure it all out, he would only be able to say that a god-like monk really knows how to play.
Doran didn't want to create any more complications, so he used his thin body to block Starpike Earl's "peeping" on his number one bodyguard, and solemnly promised, "I have carefully considered both of your conditions. I will do my best to make Forrester Earl recognize the facts and make a more rational choice."
Doran is a smart person, he can figure things out clearly without Titus saying anything.
Giving a friendly smile to the tall and powerful man who could not be "blocked", Lord Titus finally had some fun and the fight was not in vain. He brought Brother Martell and the lords of Dornish Marches back to the Chinese army's tent.
He has a third condition that he hasn't finished yet----
Oberyn·Martel failed in the "exchange".
His brother Doran Martell did not shirk or deny in the slightest. Instead, he very consciously expressed his stance to Titus and would try his best to make Skyreach agree to the request of the commander-in-chief of the border army.
Doran knows very well that the current scale of this war in Prince's Pass is acceptable. However, if the stalemate continues, Dorne will only suffer greater losses and experience higher risks.
His sister Elia Martell is now the queen, and the niece Rhaenys Martell, who has changed her surname, is not life-threatening, but has become the king's nominal adopted daughter. The overall situation is favorable to Martell, Sunspear, and Dorne.
But if Titus·Peake, a war madman in his eyes, were allowed to expand the level and scope of the war again - then it would be hard to say where many things would go.
Doran advocates doing things efficiently. As soon as he left the camp, he politely refused to follow his younger brother - what the latter needed to do most now was to have a good rest and relax his mental state - so he took his giant ax to protect Areo and climbed to Skyreach on the cliff.
After walking up the steep cliff stone path, Prince Doran entered the castle's meeting hall using facial recognition, and immediately saw the anxious-looking Franklin Forrester Earl.
Without too many pleasantries, Doran, who hoped to end the war as soon as possible, got straight to the point and went directly to the topic, analyzing the current situation for the "old falcon" who had just asked for help from Sunspear: "Dornish Marches's guarding attitude is very tough. I think he has plans to besiege Skyreach for a long time.
I'm afraid it's impossible for him to retreat from the difficulties on his own.
For the safety of House Fowler, Oberyn has personally gone on the field and tried to challenge Titus, but was defeated miserably in the competition----Franklin Earl. As long as you have spoken to the black Earl face to face, you will know that the other party's will will not be shaken or changed because of a strong city.
If you continue to fight, you have no chance of winning. Skyreach, not Storm's End."
Franklin Forrester was stunned, as if he did not expect that even "Red Viper" who was "the only one in the world" would be defeated by the sword of "Black Earl".
At this point, he can't say that Sunspear has not contributed any more----
Doran carefully observed old Forrester's expression, and continued in a cautious tone, "With Titus·Peake's slogan of revenge for the Dornish Marches people," Skyreach couldn't stand it.
It is also difficult for you to get the support of other Dorne nobles in this matter, at least no one is willing to assist you militarily - after all, this is not a historical conquest Dorne".
As long as he doesn't continue to risk invading the south, neither Hellholt nor Sandstone Castle will interfere with your business."
Seeing Franklin about to argue with him, Doran interrupted him directly, "Please don't question my words! Oberyn and I just came over from Hellholt.
Do you think Haman Uller Earl and his brother Ulrik Uller----are worried about you as an old neighbor, or are they taking the opportunity to make fun of you for kicking the iron plate, eh?"
Half of the Uller family are crazy, and the other half are worse.
As early as when the Dorne army followed Rhaegar to the north, the two Dorne Earl had an unpleasant quarrel. Later, the Uller family members even left at the drop of a hat, with no intention of participating in his and Dagoushi's actions.
Old Falcon can more or less guess how the Uller lunatics who "escaped safely" from this matter buried themselves.
Therefore, he did not doubt what Doran said.
"----If you still choose to resist, it will only turn Skyreach into ashes again."
Doran continued, "----Titus·Peake does not have a dragon, but his corrugated steel sword is also a good tool for beheading.
I've seen it for you today, just with my eyes! Oberyn broke seven guns in a row and couldn't touch a single hair on his head.
I think this is an intention and foreshadowing of Seven. Seven Kingdoms has already achieved peace, so why bother to create disputes again and draw the attention of the whole kingdom to our Dorne land?
I hope old Earl will think carefully and not lead House Fowler into a situation of no return."
With that said, Doran, who would not give up until his goal was achieved, revealed his identity as the Sunspear heir, with a hint of pressure in his words: "Franklin Earl, now is the time for you to take care of the overall situation. Once an accident occurs and the war spreads - this fire is burning towards our entire Dorne, can you bear this responsibility?"
Under the strong pressure from the future Prince of Dorne, Franklin Forrester Earl's old face changed, and finally he recognized the reality.
Since his family's castle was built on a mountain instead of on the seaside, it was naturally lower than the descendants of Morse Martell who married Nymeria.
This is the truth.
With the strength of his family, there is no way he can compete with Starpike Earl who has the entire Dornish Marches army behind him.
Thinking about it for a long time.
Old Forrester finally gritted his teeth and agreed to the first two core conditions put forward by the guy under the mountain, agreeing to pay compensation and cede land.
The loss of one hundred thousand golden dragon coins was enough for their family.
He also lost control of the pass north of Jiabao because of his impulse.
They House Fowler can no longer be called "Prince's Pass Guardians" or "Lords of the Avenue"----
But when it came to Starpike Earl's third condition, the old Forrester, who loved his daughter as much as her life, was stubborn and refused to agree to it.
The third condition from black Earl is:
Let Skyreach Earl's heirs, a pair of twin girls who are only nine years old now, serve as waiters at the side of black Earl.
This seems to be an ordinary assignment between nobles, a way to deepen the friendship between the two families. But Forrester of Dorne, and Peake of the Reach, have a fart friendship?
In fact, they are hostages in disguise, used to restrain House Fowler from possible violations in the future. After all, his family has been operating near the pass for many years.
But Lao Jiying really felt sorry for his precious daughter and was determined not to agree to this condition.
Doran tried to persuade him by pretending to be a prince, but it was useless. He had no choice but to go down the mountain and return to Titus's military tent again. He explained the reason on his behalf, "Master Titus, It's not that old Forrester is unwilling to give in, it's just that the two Li-born girls are too young, and he is reluctant to let the children leave his side, and you don't have a wife or sisters yet - I hope you can be accommodating."
Titus heard this and understood clearly.
According to Westeros's communication rules among nobles, male lords usually only accept male noble children as their attendants or cupbearers.
This is not the ancient time of the Celestial Dynasty, where a young master is accompanied by a group of maids and maids, which does not apply here.
That would make the nobleman appear to have no courage.
It is indeed a bit unethical to impose conditions like this.
However, Titus also knows that even if this old Forrester is willing to let his daughter leave home, he will never trust himself.
He thought for a moment, took the initiative to make concessions, and slowly said, "The girls are indeed still young - in this case, then send these Lishengzi to Starfall first, let them serve Ashara Earl, and learn aristocratic etiquette first."
He changed his words and adopted a method that was more acceptable to Master Dorne.
When Doran heard this suggestion, his face was slightly stunned. It seemed that he didn't react much, but deep down in his heart, there was already a shock wave.
House Dayne's daughter Earl has just inherited the castle. She is a genuine Dorne noble and their House Martell vassal.
The other party actually proposed that the heir of House Fowler be handed over to her for "discipline", and she also bluntly exposed this trust in front of him - this was beyond his expectation.
Prince Doran, who has an absolutely sufficient IQ, could not figure out the potential intention of Titus for a while.
Is there really a close relationship between these two people that is beyond imagination - or is the other party deliberately trying to alienate each other, hoping to use this to divide the power within Dorne?
The more he thinks about it, the weirder Doran's face becomes, but he is a very stable person and can hide doubts and inquiries deep in his heart0
When new conditions are met, Skyreach is returned.
The old Falcon, who was also confused, breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't want to hold on, and the outer wall of Skyreach was "knocked" with a thin layer of stone skin. The old guy finally agreed to his daughters' new destination.
Because this is already a pretty good armistice agreement.
It is much safer to entrust daughters Jenny and Jenny Lin to Lord Starfall, who also belongs to Dorne, and the former star of the Dayne family, than to send them to Dornish Marches, who is hostile to protect them.
The negotiation with Skyreach Earl was successfully concluded.
The head of House Fowler's family was named "Franklin" after all. He quickly collected war compensation worth one hundred thousand gold dragons - his family didn't have that much ready-made gold, and also added a lot of silver coins - and sent it to Titus Earl's big account.
One Zhan is in place.
Titus asked Captain Wenda, who was very good at arithmetic, to count the coins as usual, and thought to himself: Lannister is the rich one!
This is true whether they dig out all the gold mines under their castle or not.
He remembered that there was a place called the "Hall of Heroes" in Casterly Rock, which displayed the precious armors of hundreds of House Lannister knights, lords and kings.
They were all worn on figures made of gold.
It's just that the things inside the golden statue are a bit unlucky. The bones of House Lannister members are buried there----
Norvos's divine guard is "interconnected" with the weapon,
The monk believer who "takes an ax as his wife", Areo·Heta: