Petyr's eyes moved imperceptibly, and he said: "Catelyn, I never intended to make things difficult for Earl Green. I plan to tell him that I am the true culprit who poisoned Prime Minister Jon. As long as I confess, King Joffrey will have no excuse to conquer the Vale, and I think Robert will be safe."
Catelyn looked at Petyr, a hint of emotion in her eyes: "You will die."
Petyr smiled weakly and said: "When I pushed Lysa off Moon Gate Castle for you, I should have died. I live in pain every day. Perhaps… this is a release for me."
He murmured sadly: "Unfortunately, I cannot raise Robert as I promised before. I am truly a useless person."
Catelyn's eyes couldn't help but redden. She hadn't yet emerged from the grief of losing her sister, and now she was about to lose a childhood playmate who was like a brother to her?
"Petyr, let me think…"
Petyr seemed not to hear Catelyn's voice, and he said again: "Catelyn, your matter is even simpler. Earl Green can pretend he didn't see you."
Catelyn repeated: "Let me think… you…"
Petyr suddenly embraced Catelyn tightly, and whispered in her ear: "Take care of yourself. Goodbye, Catelyn."
Petyr quickly released Catelyn, whose body had stiffened. He showed a joyful smile: "How nostalgic…"
After speaking, he strode towards the door without looking back.
As Petyr passed through the room door, Catelyn's slightly anxious voice rang out: "Littlefinger! Stop!"
His steps did not stop, but Petyr finally let out a breath. He was saved.
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Moon Gate Castle, Greene Kleber took out the map left by Rolland Arryn I and had someone spread it on the long table.
Greene looked it over and said: "It is rumored that the map he left behind is the most detailed… Hmm, it certainly is."
Rolland was the fourth Arryn King. After witnessing the majesty of the Hightower, Casterly Rock, and numerous First Men fortresses in the Trident River basin, he believed that Moon Gate Castle seemed too shabby and unsuitable as the Arryn Family's ancestral castle.
Thus, Rolland decided to build a new ancestral castle. His original intention was to destroy Moon Gate Castle and rebuild on its site, but the harsh winters and raids by the mountain clans made him abandon this plan.
At the suggestion of his wife, Teora Hunter, Rolland decided to build the highest castle above ground in Westeros, which is the current Eyrie.
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After gazing for a moment, Lord Green slowly said: "Impa, we don't need to break through Eyrie. Whether it's half a year or a year, let the soldiers firmly guard Moon Gate Castle and wait for the people in Eyrie to come down and surrender."
He paused, then announced: "From now on, we can call it Eyrie Prison, or White Sky Prison."
"Yes, Lord Green."
When he gave up the frontal assault on Eyrie, he ordered the old map to be put away and another map to be spread out.
He paused, then Greene pointed and said: "Coldwater Burn, Snakewood, Hongge City, Heart's Home, Longbow Hall, these places still retain a certain amount of military strength."
Amparo Thornes looked at the places Greene pointed to on the map and said: "Lord Green, the Vale is vast."
Greene nodded slightly and said: "Remember, Kleber's soldiers cannot be consumed in siege warfare. We must make good use of the opportunity to besiege Eyrie to draw the soldiers from these places over."
He pointed to a passage in the valley: "For example, we can prepare here in advance and launch a surprise attack when the armies supporting Eyrie arrive. Eyrie and Lord Arryn inside are bait to attract them to keep coming for support. We will use this method to completely eliminate the last courage of the Valemen."
Greene looked up, scanning the dozen or so people gathered around the long table, and said: "I repeat, our goal is to eliminate all Vale reinforcements coming to Eyrie."
Everyone said in unison: "Yes, Lord Green!"
The war council ended. After everyone left, Greene sent someone to bring the Maester of Moon Gate Castle.
The Moon Gate Castle Maester trembled as he bowed and said: "Good day, kind Lord Kleber."
Greene's eyebrows raised slightly, and he said: "How many ravens are there in Moon Gate Castle's rookery?"
"A total of 102, respected Lord."
"I hope you choose to serve me. I want to hear your answer, now."
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