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Chapter 39: The Scarlet Wedding

The Boltons are one of the oldest, most powerful and notorious nobles in the North. About a thousand years ago, the Boltons finally surrendered to their old rivals, the Starks, and swore to abandon their tradition of skinning their enemies alive. However,

, three hundred years later, the Boltons rebelled again. Harlon Stark besieged the Dreadfort for two full years before forcing the hungry Boltons to surrender again and lower their flag. In the centuries that followed,

The Boltons have remained loyal to the Starks, although there are rumors that they secretly skin prisoners and display the skins in a secret chamber within the Dreadfort.

For hundreds of years, the Boltons have been loyal to the Starks and have fought for them several times, such as the Usurper's War or the War of the Five Kings. However, their ambitions have never stopped. For hundreds of years, they have been planning their generals.

The Tucker family took their place.

At this wedding, Robert went back on his word, angering the Frey family and giving Bolton hope. He believed that Robert's immature behavior could not help him truly become king. After some thought, he secretly contacted Frey.

House Thunder. After learning that Lannister had also joined, Bolton became more confident in this operation.

It’s just that Bolton at the banquet was remembered as having his underwear soaked with sweat. Because he had already sent out a signal, but did not receive any response. At the same time, Old Frey also felt that something was wrong. By this time, his subordinates should have taken action.

Yes, but he didn't hear any movement from behind. It was as if all the ambush personnel had disappeared.

The band on the second floor seemed to have not seen the signal, and was still playing the wedding music without any rush. If anyone approached them, they could see that there were more than a dozen crossbows aimed at them behind them.

back.

The banquet was going on in such a weird atmosphere. Rob didn't seem to notice the atmosphere at the scene, but kept urging Frey to continue the wedding. Although old Frey was old, he was not confused yet. Seeing what was in front of him

In one scene, he knew that he had lost the initiative. But as a long-established aristocrat, it was inevitable to be thick-skinned. He immediately took advantage of the situation and announced that the wedding would continue.

Until the newlyweds entered the bridal chamber, Rob did not say anything else. He just turned around and went back to rest. Upon seeing this, Burton immediately ran out of the hall, hoping to know what happened. The personal guard who came over told him what happened tonight

of everything.

"So that's it, have we been exposed a long time ago? But he didn't choose to get rid of us because he still needs us. It's just that this kid Rob is much scarier than I thought. So the immaturity he showed before

, is it just a disguise?" Bolton thought about Robert's intention.

When Rob returned to the tent, he did not rest. He just stood in front of the map and fell into deep thought. His expression changed uncertainly, sometimes angry, sometimes hesitant, as if he was facing a major decision. After nearly an hour of consideration,

.Rob finally made up his mind.

He called his guards and ordered, "Go and fetch someone for me. Of course, if he doesn't come, just replace him."

Most of the soldiers in the Twin River City were already drunk at this time. After all, they could not compare with the knights in the north in terms of number or amount of alcohol. The very few soldiers who had not drunk too much were also nervously on guard. Tonight's arrogance

It was beyond their expectations. If the knights in the north took action at this time, they would have no room to fight back, and their allies, the Bolton family, did not make any move.

It was not until the wedding ended as usual that these soldiers gradually relaxed. In their opinion, the plan had changed and nothing would happen tonight. However, just when they lowered their guard, Bei, who had just been drinking and chatting with them,

The border soldiers suddenly turned against each other. As a drunk knight of the Frey family was cut from the throat, a killing in the lotus leaf suddenly started.

Already at a disadvantage, most of them were drunk, and the knights of the Frey family, who were still under siege, were instantly bleeding like rivers. Then a group of knights rushed into the castle, and then there was a new killing.

.

Rob stood in the tent silently listening to the screams outside. A trace of unbearability flashed across his face, but it was quickly replaced by another resolute expression. This failed betrayal made this young man

The young master of Young Wolf begins to transform from an immature general to a qualified leader.

At dawn, the killing finally stopped. The whole castle was filled with the smell of blood. Old Frey hid in the room without making any reaction. No one entered his room, which made him relieved. As long as he did not die, as for

It doesn't matter if it's his soldier, daughter, wife, or son who dies.

At ten o'clock in the morning, the Stark family will continue to march through the Twins as agreed. This is also part of the agreement. After the marriage, the Stark family's army will obtain a pass to the Twins. Old Frey will go out to support the Stark family's army.

Seeing him off. From his face, there was no indication that his castle had suffered a major purge last night. The armed forces directly under him were almost wiped out. The number of soldiers in the entire castle had dropped to less than 30% of the original number.

It's a pity that he thought the matter was over, but there was still one unresolved matter for Rob. The betrayer must be punished.

"My soldiers were attacked by the Frey family last night. In self-defense, we made a certain counterattack and won. But as the masters of our allies, the Frey family, the Fourth Council did not violate our covenant.

Respond. Uncle Bolton, what kind of punishment will you receive for violating the wartime covenant between nobles?"

When Rob asked this question, Bolton felt something was wrong. But there were thousands of pairs of eyes around him looking at him. It was impossible for him to pretend not to hear.

"Should be sent to the gallows." Bolton said these words with difficulty. He had already guessed what was going to happen next.

"In that case, Uncle Bolton will take me to the execution. Time is urgent, so beheading will be enough."

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Old Frey turned around and wanted to run back without any excuse. What he didn't expect was that behind him, his eldest son Edwin Frey suddenly drew his sword and killed Old Frey directly.

The last guard ordered all the soldiers to retreat at the same time, leaving Old Frey alone and exposed between the two armies.

Bolton was also a decisive person in killing. When he saw this, he knew that today was unavoidable. Before Frey could say anything he shouldn't have said, he chopped off old Frey's head with a sword. This man lived for more than eighty years.
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