Chapter 1 White Harbor
Conquest Calendar 298
white harbor
The largest city north of the Neck welcomed another sunny morning in the long summer.
The Bairen River enters the sea from here, and a large number of fishing boats sail out of the port to start the day's work.
The Mandalay family that rules here lives in a new castle on a high hill in the city, and today is a big day for the entire Mandalay family.
The third generation heir of the family, Clay Mandalay ended his two-year tour of trading cities and returned to the Mandalay family.
Clay's father was originally only the second son of Wyman Manderly, the contemporary Earl of White Harbor. According to the law of inheritance, Clay was not the third generation heir.
But just half a year ago, after Uncle Clay's wife had an unexpected miscarriage, Bachelor Xiomer believed that she could no longer have children.
The elderly Earl Wyman immediately sent people to the trading city-state to recall Clay.
With the exception of Lord Wyman and his two sons, all members of House Manderly went to the port to greet the young man who was about to receive his heir status.
What no one knew was that the young man from the family who slowly walked down the deck had been replaced by a soul from another time and space.
This soul from another time and space was complaining about the next-generation update of a certain demon hunter game before traveling back. The next second, he came to the world of ice and fire that he was extremely familiar with.
After receiving the memory, Clay found that he had become a third-generation descendant of the Mandalay family, a person who had never appeared in the original world.
Not long after he arrived in the trading city-state, he received an urgent recall message from his family, which was brought personally by the family elder, Sir Marlon Manderly.
"White Harbor is still the same, with a fishy smell." Clay said with emotion as he stepped on the land of Westeros continent, smelling the strong fishy smell that lingered in the air.
"Ha, it seems that you are used to the smell of Pentos' perfume?" Sir Malone said lightly. He is a person with a strong sense of family values, and he has some feelings for this young master who has been away from the family for two years. dissatisfied.
On the pier of the inner harbor, the heavily armed guards of the city guard were already in formation.
The mermaid flag was flying high, and a group of people surrounded the two teams of guards.
"Come, meet your two sisters." Sir Malone led Clay towards the crowd.
Wilfield and Vera, two female members of the Mandalay family, wore long dark green dresses and led the remaining people to welcome Clay's arrival.
"Seven Gods, sister, look, he has grown so much after two years of absence." Fifteen-year-old Vera held her sister's hand and shouted excitedly.
Clay, slightly older than Vera, had already spent his sixteenth nameday on the ship.
He walked in front of everyone, and under the stern gaze of Sir Malone, the Wilfield sisters and the remaining tribesmen bowed solemnly to Clay.
Clay is still young, but his status as heir puts him far above everyone present.
Since the bloody civil war between the Targaryens and the Dance of Dragons ended, the establishment of heirs, especially male heirs, has become a top priority for the nobles of Westeros.
After the salute, the eldest sister Wilfield, who behaved very dignifiedly, took the initiative to hold Clay's hand and said with a smile:
"Clay, my grandfather is waiting for you in New Castle. Let's go quickly."
Clay nodded. He also wanted to see his grandfather as soon as possible. After all, only if Earl Wyman nodded could his heir status be confirmed.
After getting on horseback, Clay and his party walked through the Fish King Square and went up the castle stairs. A majestic white stone fortress jumped out of Clay's memory and appeared in front of him again.
This giant fortress, which ranks among the top three in the entire northern border, is the family fortress of the Mandalay family. It is called the new castle because it is distinguished from the old castle at the foot of the mountain.
Under the leadership of the two sisters, Clay walked into the Mandalay Family Hall, which symbolizes the core of power in White Harbor. It also has a more resounding name-Mermaid Palace.
Although he has been here many times in his memory, when Clay stepped here again, he still lamented the family's deep financial foundation.
In this palace-like hall, the ceiling and floor are skillfully spliced with thick wooden boards. The surface of these valuable wood is the work of the skilled craftsmen of Qiuji Baigang, who carved various and exquisite marine creatures. On the high platform in the center of the visitor's field of vision, a huge cushioned throne stands on it, representing the absolute authority of the Mandalay family.
Clay compared it in his mind. The style of this hall was definitely much more luxurious than the Stark family's Winterfell hall. Although there was still a certain gap between it and the throne room of the Red Castle, it was definitely unique given the identity of the earl. One serving.
Sitting on the throne was a tall and strong old man, with silver hair all over his head that was extremely obvious under the candlelight. Clay knew very well that he was his grandfather, Lord Wyman Manderly, Earl of White Harbor.
Wilphid pulled her pouting sister aside, leaving Clay standing alone in the middle of the hall of the Mermaid Palace, looking at the cold-faced old man on the throne from afar.
Taking a deep breath, Clay stepped forward, stroked his chest and saluted: "Grandpa, I'm back."
With his head lowered, he didn't know how long it had passed, but the grandfather and grandson faced each other in silence.
"The angry sea is roaring." Earl Weiman suddenly shouted.
He was a little dazed, but then Clay realized that this was the family motto. He immediately raised his head, looked directly into the old man's eyes, and responded with the same loud voice: "The angry sea and the roaring waves!"
The ice on Count Wyman's red face melted and shattered, and he grinned and laughed:
"Haha, just come back!" The old man's strong body jumped up from the throne, walked quickly to Clay, circled around him, looked at him carefully, and spoke very fast:
"Yes, this head is my grandson. The hair on his lips has also grown. Tsk... I didn't see it. You were as ugly as your father when you were young, but you are much more handsome now. Okay! You are back, rest. One night, tomorrow I will take you to find Lord Ed to ask for a marriage contract..."
Clay listened with helplessness on his face. Vera in the hall had burst into laughter. Wilfield could maintain a ladylike demeanor, but the raised corners of her mouth could still reflect her inner joy.
Earl Weiman was still thinking about it. When he saw the appearance of his two granddaughters, he realized that he had said too much. He glared at the two granddaughters fiercely and muttered: "I will take care of you next month." Get married."
It must have been a bit loud, but anyway, the two unmarried ladies closed their mouths and retreated into the corner like ostriches.
"Okay Clay, you go ahead. Crossing the entire Narrow Sea is not an easy task. It's still your room. I have been cleaning it for you for two years. We will talk about dinner. Your father and uncle just happened to be back. .”
Clay nodded in agreement with his grandfather's words. The clever Wilfield quickly took his stupid sister with him and led Clay out of the Mermaid Palace. If he stayed here, he would inevitably be scolded by the old man again.
Lying on the bed that had not changed at all from his memory, Clay thought about it. What Count Wyman said was right. He really had to go to Winterfell for something...
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