A nearly perfect victory!
Yet, the atmosphere in Lord Hewett's halls was somber.
Wuwuwu~
A girl was crying, her sorrow filling the entire halls and everyone within it.
The King sat alone on the high platform.
Nobles, officers, and ladies stood on either side.
Wuwuwu~
The girl kneeling at the King's feet covered her face and sobbed uncontrollably, causing everyone to feel deep empathy and secret pity.
"The tragedy of Fair Isle is truly regrettable."
Lord Beric Dondarrion, Governor of Blackhaven, spoke up.
Everyone looked at him.
Among the hundreds present, Beric Dondarrion was already the highest-ranking and closest to the King. His words were clearly not to be taken lightly.
"Miss Mia, please take care of yourself and cheer up. After all," Beric Dondarrion sighed softly at the kneeling Mia Stonehouse, "you are the only survivor of the Farman family."
Everyone bowed their heads in silent mourning.
Most of them had only just heard of the tragedy on Fair Isle.
Euron Crow's Eye had led the Ironborn to occupy the port and castle, plundered the entire island, and destroyed a long and glorious noble family.
No one would doubt the truth of such a matter anymore.
The terrifying Kraken had shown its power At Sea outside Greyshield Island. King Joffrey's Divine Grace Power was naturally superior, but the Farman family of Fair Isle?
Everyone knew the answer.
The Farman family had no power to resist. Their fleet was destroyed and plundered, and the surviving family members and retainers became tools for the Ironborn's amusement and humiliation, their lives worse than death.
The most infuriating thing was.
Including Lord Farman, over a dozen honorable nobles were made into "figureheads" by the Ironborn?!
From Fair Isle to the Shield Islands, the day and night sea breeze and waves, the cold and damp air, the bitter and salty seawater - how could a Human endure such torture?
As if blessed by The Gods, Mia Stonehouse miraculously endured the five-day journey through Hell.
Others were not so lucky.
The "figureheads" and the captives on the Ironborn fleet had all been tortured to death and their bodies thrown into the Ocean.
It was precisely because of this Intelligence that His Majesty the King decisively ordered the sinking of the Ironborn fleet yesterday, to comfort the spirits of the Farman family in heaven.
Wherever the Ship Cannons reached, there were only vicious plunderers and Ironborn accomplices, not even the bodies of the Farman family.
This is what the Captains of the Royal Fleet said.
The Shield Islands would naturally not question or refute. Indeed, how could His Majesty the King of the Seven Kingdoms disregard the Life of loyal subjects? Moreover, the Farman family was a vassal of the Westerlands.
It seemed that Lord Farman's Sister was also a good friend of Queen Mother Cersei when she was young.
King Joffrey should show some favor.
But how could it be compensated?
People looked at Mia Stonehouse, who was still grieving uncontrollably. With only a bastard daughter left, would the Farman family disappear from now on? Or...
"Mia." The King leaned forward, extending his Right Hand to comfort the poor girl at his feet.
"The Farman family truly should not have suffered this misfortune. It is a pity that the Siren Kraken, which has not yet awakened, was controlled by a wicked person like Crow's Eye. The Westerlands have no power to resist the Siren."
This was the first time people heard the name of the Sea Monster. Siren Kraken, how strange.
"However, the suffering of the Farman family will not be in vain, and the sinner will receive the punishment he deserves!" The King helped Mia Stonehouse up, "Bring Crow's Eye!"
Two Royal Guards escorted Euron Crow's Eye forward. This fellow had already regained consciousness.
Crow's Eye laughed arrogantly and unrestrainedly.
Joffrey glanced at him disdainfully, "Mia, how do you want to punish him? Just say it."
Mia Stonehouse wiped the corners of her eyes, turned around and saw Crow's Eye's terrifying and vicious face, and immediately felt full of fear. She subconsciously took two steps back, reaching the King's seat.
Then she reacted and noticed the heavy Shackles on Crow's Eye.
In an instant, all the fear and Pain accumulated over these days transformed into endless resentment, causing her to scream and shout uncontrollably, roaring out all her emotions.
Such a cruel and cold-blooded Demon!
Destroying the Farman family was one thing, but to treat me like this?! Wasn't I good enough?!
That Dagger.
That Dagger was so sweet, cutting me so painfully.
My tongue!
I curse you! People like you should fall to the lowest level of Hell! But I can't speak.
It's so uncomfortable.
I can't speak.
The seawater is so cold! The sea wind is so sharp!
Choking on water is even more terrifying.
The ocean at night is so lonely. Only the Black Iron Virgin Goddess keeps me company.
Virgin Goddess!
It's not afraid of the cold! Not afraid of the wind! Doesn't need to breathe!
It's still a virgin.
Heh! A virgin made of black iron! What kind of companion is that!
Only I am here...
Crow's Eye!!
I bit down and survived just to see your doomsday with my own eyes! You should be kneeling in a muddy mess of swords, confessing and weeping! Begging for mercy without any dignity! And you will never be forgiven!
How to punish Crow's Eye?!
Kill him! Tie him to the bow for a hundred days! Throw him into the sea to feed the sharks! Cut him into a thousand, ten thousand pieces! Him...
In the short time she vented her emotions, Mia Stonehouse thought of every punishment she could imagine, probably hundreds of them. And she still felt it wasn't enough to satisfy her hatred! Far from it!
But in the end.
She didn't shout out a single punishment.
After she stopped screaming and calmed down, she just said, "As His Majesty commands."
Still feeling it wasn't enough, Mia Stonehouse continued, "Relying on Your Majesty's grace, Mia was able to witness your supreme glory in subduing the Siren, and thus came to know the great danger facing the realm."
She stared hatefully at Crow's Eye: "If this monster is of any use to the peace of the Seven Kingdoms or in resisting Doomsday, then let him live for now!"
Hmm?
For a moment, the entire hall fell silent.
Under everyone's gaze, King Joffrey didn't refuse. He just silently sat back in his seat, seeming somewhat moved!
People couldn't help but quietly discuss among themselves.
Most of the lords and knights of Greyshield Island were somewhat anxious and indignant, astonished by Mia Stonehouse's strange suggestion.
Spare Crow's Eye's life?
Easier said than done! The port of Greyshield Island was burned to ashes! How many people died in the towns!
Furthermore, the Shield Islands' inherent mission is to resist the Ironborn's plunder. Over thousands of years of longship invasions, the hatred between the two sides, who have shed countless amounts of blood, is already indelible.
Regarding Euron Crow's Eye, who is utterly wicked, the Shield Islands have only one opinion - execute him immediately!
But, should they stand up and protest?
The Shield knights all looked at Mia Stonehouse with complex gazes.
What this bastard daughter said was indeed pleasant to hear.
The Farman family's plight was clearly more tragic than Greyshield Island's. But for the sake of the "great danger facing the realm," she still gave up her hatred and handed Crow's Eye over to the King.
Should Greyshield Island disregard the overall situation?
The silence lasted for a while. Finally, someone couldn't bear it any longer and stepped forward.
"Crow's Eye," the King suddenly spoke. "Be glad you still hide secrets. For the sake of billions of people, I will spare your life again. However, while the death penalty is waived, you cannot escape punishment for your crimes."
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