Chapter 244: Ygritte’s New Admirer
Chapter 244: Ygritte’s New Admirer
Winterfell, Stark Lands
POV of Doric Bolton
"How did it go?" Ygritte asked as Doric, Ygritte, Varko, and Raksa settled in a small guest room in Winterfell.
Due to the presence of the King and his large entourage, there was a shortage of guest rooms in the castle. In fact, most of his n had to take a room in a tavern in Wintertown outside Winterfell.
Ygritte was also counted among his sworn shield, so she was given a room along with Varko and Raksa.
"It went well; I guess." Doric replied, "Lord Stark knew they were the ones doing wrong. So, he couldn’t protest much. I couldn’t say I was worried about House Stark fulfilling my demands, though. It’s hard to predict exactly what the King will do about this. But even though he’ll be angry, he’ll probably eventually agree to my demands."
"Isn’t being rid of Sansa a compensation all on its own?" Ygritte asked, and Doric nodded.
"It is. But... politics is complicated. And now I must threaten the King with war for the sake of my House, even if I know very well that I have no interest in starting such a aningless war. But sotis you have to do things you don’t want to do. Otherwise, others will think you’re weak."
"Is that why you published everything that happened in the newspaper? Wouldn’t it be worse for the reputation of House Bolton if the news got out?" Ygritte asked, not understanding why he would knowingly tarnish his own reputation.
"Publishing the events in newspapers may initially appear to damage the reputation of House Bolton, but it will do even more harm to House Stark and the King. And when I have my demands t, House Bolton will have its reputation restored. But right now Lord Stark is known to all as an Oathbreaker, and the King has beco a hypocrite who does to others what was done to him."
"Are you talking about the War of Usurper?" Ygritte asked.
"You’re reading. Good. Yes, I’m referring to the War of Usurper, also known as Robert’s Rebellion. The rebellion that led to the current King overthrowing the Targaryens and placing him on the Iron Throne was started by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen’s kidnapping of Robert Baratheon’s betrothed. Therefore, if the King does not accept my demands and war breaks out, the King and House Stark will be held responsible. It will provide a just cause for war for House Bolton while also gaining the sympathy of the peasants." Doric explained patiently.
"The sympathy of the peasants? What good will that do?" Ygritte asked in surprise.
"Don’t underestimate the power of the peasants, Ygritte. Many lords don’t have armies of their own. So when a war is called, the lord must raise levies from among the peasants. And there’s a world of difference between those levies fighting for a just cause and those being sent to war for an unjust one." Doric said.
"I see. The morale of those sent to fight in an unjust cause is going to be pretty low." She said.
"True, but not just morale. So might consider defecting or switching sides rather than die for an unjust cause. Or they might act reluctantly, slowing things down. Furthermore, the families of those sent to war might turn against the lords, refuse to pay taxes, and sabotage their harvests. This would cause lords considerable trouble." Doric explained.
"This is boring." Raksa yawned from where she was openly eavesdropping on them. "I’m going to sleep."
The bed groaned under her weight as she lay down on it and covered herself with the blanket.
Doric looked at Ygritte, and they both chuckled to themselves.
Then he beca serious and said. "I’m still not happy with your decision to co here. Not with the King here."
Ygritte rolled her eyes and put her head on his shoulder. "Oh... the king looked at
wrong. Save , Doric Bolton."
He chuckled at her antics. "I’m serious. The King really is a lecherous sort. And I didn’t like the way those Red Cloaks were looking at you either."
"Oh, relax, Doric. I know how to defend myself. And I doubt a few n could do anything to
after you did your magic thing on ."
"I know." He said, "But I don’t want the situation to beco even more tense either. So, since I listened to you and brought you here, you must listen to
as well."
"I am listening."
"You must remain with Varko during your stay in this castle."
"All the ti?" she asked.
"Most of the ti." He replied. "The other tis you can be with Arya." He said and started to chuckle, much to Ygritte’s annoyance.
When he went to et with Lord Stark, Ygritte showed so of her capabilities as an archer to the castle folk.
She had found a new die-hard admirer in Arya Stark after that event, and the girl had been trailing her and asking her to beco her teacher ever since.
It was frankly hilarious, but he also saw it as a way to nd the relationship with House Stark, at least with so of them.
If all went according to Doric’s plan, Arya would accompany them back to the Dreadfort.
But he had no intention of actually taking Arya by force, as he had requested from Lord Stark. Therefore, he would ask Arya if she would be willing, and Arya’s status as Ygritte’s admirer might make it easier for her to give Doric a positive answer.
And Arya’s happiness ant Robb and Jon were happy too. That way, Doric wouldn’t have to damage his relationships with his friends.
"Do make sure to look after Ygritte, Varko." He said to the man who was pretending to be sleeping in his bed.
Varko got up from his bed and looked at him with a wry smile. "As you wish, my lord."
Ygritte rolled her eyes at his overprotectiveness and bemoaned her fate of being stalked by Varko during her stay in the castle.
He felt the urge to take her to his room and spank her a few tis before tying her to his bedpost and fucking her until her eyes rolled back with pleasure.
But he couldn’t risk doing that in the Stark territory.
Doric made do with kissing her and fondling her ass cheeks for a few monts before he separated from her and silently apparated back to his own room.
---------------
Author’s Note: You folks can also read up to
60 Chapters on my P@treon Page as an early access privilege.
You can also read " 3 Free Chapter" and see so pictures as aFree mber.
patreon/vanguard_v
P@treon Page Na: V For Vanguard
Next Chapters’ Na:
Ch.245: Bran Stark’s Situation
Ch.246: Confronting the Kingslayer
Ch.247: Mayhem at Winterfell
Reviews
All reviews (0)