Lady Olenna, protected by his twin guards "Left Hand" Eric and "Right Hand" Arik, slowly stood up and chatted with the newly arrived Elad, Raymond, and Jon for a while.
After a few simple words of conversation, Lady Olenna simply extended an olive branch. "Red Lake City and Old Oak have not been easy lately, Highgarden is about to increase its business support for the two places: If Cider Hall and Xintong City need it, House Tyrell can also provide two interest-free loans to help them develop their territories."
She paused, glanced at everyone in the hall, and then said, "In two years' time, Mace's second son Garlan·Tyrell will also reach the age of being a servant. Then he will need your care."
Everyone knew clearly that this was "Queen of Thorns" nakedly trying to win over people's hearts and no longer being reserved.
Ever since Titus Earl rejected Willas·Tyrell's request as an attendant, the Highgarden heir has been staying at home to study literature and martial arts, and has no intention of becoming another lord's attendant.
This may also be a deliberate arrangement by Lady Olenna to protect Willas from the storms of the outside world.
In the reception room at this time.
Willas·Tyrell, who is fourteen years old, is standing in the corner, chatting happily with Matus Earl.
The future Lord of Highgarden is personable and well-behaved, and is more than a match for the "inflatable fish". The two of them were chatting about domesticating the Hound and driving horses, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
On the other side, Lady Olenna, who had just won over the participating lords, saw his eldest grandson's outstanding performance and nodded slightly with satisfaction. He then faced everyone and said in a relaxed tone, "I invite you all to come today. Firstly, I want to catch up with old friends and exchange friendships. Secondly, it is also an opportunity for everyone to gather together to enjoy a play together.
It is said that this play was composed by Riverlands the most famous troubadour Tom Seven Strings. Everyone who has seen it said it is wonderful.
The noble guests who were still chatting in low voices stopped talking and smiling, and the hall suddenly became quiet. Many people had doubts on their faces, wondering what kind of medicine the Highgarden hostess was selling in her gourd.
Everyone followed the servant's guidance and came to the small theater next to the living room.
The theater has already been properly arranged, and the seats are arranged neatly from high to low. On the stage directly in front, a brightly colored cloth is hung.
Everyone sat down one by one.
As the flannel above the stage slowly opened, the good show Lady Olenna said officially began.
The actors wore exquisite costumes that looked just like the real ones, and performed the plot diligently.
At first, everyone watched indifferently.
But as the play progressed, everyone's faces became solemn. They were surprised to find that this play actually
It describes the scene of the battle of Stoney Sept, also known as "Battle of the Bells"!
Because Robert·Baila Theon was seriously injured at the time, "Black Earl" Titus·Peake temporarily took over the military power of the coalition forces of Stormlands and Starpike.
The latter once set up an ambush here to besiege the Crownlands army led by the original Silver Prince's close friend, Griffin's Roost Earl, and the newly minted Hand of the King Jon Clinton.
The two protagonists on the stage are Starpike Earl, who has gained momentum in recent years and likes to wear black clothes, and his opponent, the "red-haired" Jon, who is dressed in red armor.
When the plot is about to reach its climax.
The drums on both sides of the rear suddenly sounded, and the rhythm gradually became more intensive, instantly filling up the brutal "fighting" in the street fighting and the chilling atmosphere in the "square".
The two male actors who played the roles of "Black Earl" and "Red Earl" were dressed in full armor, Yi Xuan and Yi Chi, and stepped onto the center of the stage with heavy steps.
"Black Earl" holds a huge sword painted black, and the armor on his body has a strange shape, making it even more ferocious.
The red armor of "Red Earl" is as dazzling as fire, with a golden and white gryphon badge on the chest, and a broad-bladed sword in each hand.
Every time the two people take a step, the joints of the armor will make a soft "click" sound. The restoration of the equipment and the reproduction of the scene are actually done perfectly.
Red and black stand in opposition.
The scenery behind the stage also switched. The background curtain depicting the Stoney Sept clock tower, blood-soaked alleyways, dilapidated houses and empty squares slowly lowered. On the wooden floor of the stage, there were also some scenery with broken guns, broken swords, and broken stones from bows and arrows.
Several supporting actors in Crownlands soldier costumes, holding spears in their hands, lined up behind "Red Earl"; and not far behind "Black Earl", a tall actress wearing silver-white light armor and carrying the orange flag of the Three Forts on her shoulders also stood quietly.
The latter character is none other than the "White Eagle" captain next to Titus·Peake.
The musicians at the back of the stage sped up their performance, and soon new instruments joined in.
As the strings plucked, actors from both sides loudly recited the Riverlands poem that has been widely circulated to this day - "Black Earl Fights Red Earl".
The momentum is awe-inspiring, every word is sonorous, and every word is shocking.
"How dare you claim to be brave?"
The actor who played "Red Earl" spoke first. His angry voice was as low as thunder. He took a half-step forward with his left foot and struck each other with his two swords, making a metallic sound.
"Dare you stop our army from setting foot in this town?"
He lowered his center of gravity and raised his swords. The actor's "martial arts skills" are good, his acting skills are also strong, and his eyes are as sharp as an eagle.
Lee, lock onto the opponent's "Black Earl".
The small number of nobles watching the show in the audience also held their breath subconsciously, as if they were on the Stoney Sept battlefield back then and were witnessing the fateful showdown with their own eyes.
"Red armor is like fire----"
"Mysterious armor is as deep as the abyss----"
The actor who plays "Black Earl" raised his head and smiled, his voice full of arrogance and disdain.
"When two swords clash, who will win or lose?"
"Red Earl" on the stage seemed to be irritated and took the lead to attack. The blades of the two broad swords drew two dazzling arcs under the specially arranged lights, heading straight for "Black Earl"'s face.
"Black Earl" dodged gracefully, and the two swords grazed his armor. What was split was only a wisp of air.
The two sides immediately started fighting, with black and red figures intertwining rapidly, swords flying, and the "ding-dong" sound of metal colliding, mixed with drumbeats and piano sounds, creating a great audio-visual effect.
"Red Earl" attacks quickly and fiercely. Every attack is powerful and heavy, and its moves are directed at the vital points, showing the griffin's bravery.
"Black Earl" responded calmly, wielding a huge sword as light as straw, and defended tightly. Occasionally he would seize the opening to counterattack, and his sword power was fierce. He could often force "Red Earl", who was always attacking, to retreat in embarrassment.
This fight scene was actually arranged quite wonderfully.
The "gravel" props on the stage were scattered by the two people's footsteps, and several supporting actors playing soldiers also waved their spears at the right time and shouted in support.
The actress who played "White Eagle" probably thought it was too difficult to imitate. She neither drew her sword to seal the throat nor shot an arrow to kill the enemy. She still stood there and acted as a beautiful vase background.
"Red Earl fights against black Earl, the flying lion has sharp claws, and the vulture is fierce!"
With the narration in the background and the echo of the lines, "Red Earl" suddenly exerted his strength, with two swords, swinging away the huge sword of Black Earl, and he was about to bully him----
"----The bells in the stone hall rang and jingled, the swords were drawn and thunder rose, the cold light shone coldly----"
Mrs. Ewen, who was in the audience, was old, and she hadn't seen such an "exciting" scene for a long time. She couldn't help but let out a low cry, which made Raymond Earl, who was sitting next to her, subconsciously clenched his fists.
At this moment.
From behind the stage, a metal bell sounded like "dang-dang-dang-dang one", simulating the ringing of the big bell on the Stoney Sept bell tower.
The atmosphere is full again.
"The Red Lord proudly jumped in front of the formation——"
"Red Earl" failed to attack. Taking advantage of the momentum of the bell, he withdrew his sword and took two steps back. He pointed the sword directly at the opponent and asked proudly, "----Black Horse Dare to pick up my three swords?"
His voice was high-pitched and passionate, and his eyes were full of provocation, as if he was determined to win.
"Akainu, please don't utter such arrogant words, I will let you die today!"
"Black Earl" swung his giant sword and his tone was bone-chilling.
He no longer sticks to the defense, but takes the initiative to launch a counterattack.
The giant sword is like a meteor chasing the moon. It can "smash" towards the opponent and be unable to attack it for a long time. Not to mention "Three Swords" and "Three Hundred Swords" are useless. "Red Earl".
The sword fight between the two became more and more intense. The shadows of the three swords were attacking and defending. During the interplay, sparks could even be seen flashing past the collision of the prop swords.
It was a small mechanism specially designed by the prop master of the theater troupe to make the battle scene more realistic.
"Your sword is slow and you have an opportunity to take advantage!"
"Black Earl" caught "Red Earl"'s flaw when he swung his sword, and when they were two against one, he still had time to sarcastically say something.
"Look at me splitting your armor into pieces!"
As soon as the lines came out, the huge black sword in his hand suddenly changed its moves, avoiding the two sword edges of red Earl, and instead slashed at the left hand of "red Earl".
The sword was fast and fierce, and "Red Earl" was obviously caught off guard. He tried to defend himself but was unable to do so in time.
Just listen to a soft "chi la" sound.
In conjunction with the "click" sound made by the special effects personnel behind the stage.
The imitation armor on Red Earl's left hand cracked with a sound, and a wooden severed hand prop wrapped in red satin fell onto the stage.
The blood-like paint flowed down the bright red satin, which was shocking.
The actor who played "Red Earl" screamed miserably, and the two broad swords in his hands could no longer be held. They fell to the ground with two "clang" sounds, and rolled together with the "severed hand".
The red-haired Jon, who "betted his left arm on the future," tightly covered the broken part of his left elbow with his right hand, staggered, and stepped back several times.
The actor has a strong sense of conviction, and his face is full of dramatic, exaggerated pain and disbelief.
The background sound started, "The Red Lord glared angrily, Long Steel was sharp and merciless----"
The actor stared hard at the culprit who severed his hand, his eyes full of reluctance, but unable to fight anymore.
The surrounding Crownlands soldiers and actors also looked panicked, and their shouts gradually became fainter, and then turned into panicked screams of retreat.
"Black Earl" approached step by step, pointing his sword directly at the chest of "Red Earl" who was covering the injured part of his broken hand.
At this time, the bell at the back of the stage happened to ring again.
"The stone hall bell rang, Heartsbane fell in response, and the claw was broken into two pieces -"
"Heartsbane fell in response, and the claw was broken into two pieces——"
The lyrics are repeated three times, and the song gradually becomes deeper and deeper, bringing with it a hint of sadness.
"Red Earl" on the stage slowly closed his eyes, as if accepting his fate of failure.
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