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#355 - Chapter 89: Taking Control of the Western Territory

Kevan turned to Cersei and said, "Even if you order this monster to kill us all, I will never change my mind."

Cersei waved her hand at the Mountain and said firmly, "Let them leave!" Only then did the Mountain slowly move his body, making way for a passage, and several people filed out.

Just as Varys reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back. He looked at Cersei and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. As the Master of Whisperers, I can only serve the King and the Hand. But if there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best to assist you."

Cersei nodded slightly, indicating her understanding. She then said, "Thank you, Varys. I need all the information about the High Sparrow and his accomplices, as well as a list of people in the city who publicly insulted me, the more detailed the better."

Varys replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best to gather this information and present it to you as soon as possible." After saying that, he prepared to turn and leave, but before leaving, he added, "Also, there is one more thing to report to you, His Majesty the King has led the Kingsguard to the Sept."

Upon hearing this, Cersei's face instantly turned grave. She turned to look at Jaime, her eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and unease. "Tommen has gone to see the High Sparrow, what should we do now?" Her voice was filled with some helplessness and confusion.

Jaime comforted her, "Don't worry, the High Sparrow doesn't have the guts to detain the King, that means all-out war. After all, no one wants to see war raging and people suffering."

Cersei sighed, "Jaime, those people are all lunatics, we must find a way to regain control of the situation, I can only rely on you now." Her eyes revealed a trace of helplessness and despair.

They had just arrived at the castle gate when they were stopped by the soldiers guarding the gate. The captain of the guard stepped forward and said respectfully, "I'm sorry, Your Grace, but His Majesty the King has ordered that you cannot leave the Red Keep. Please understand, this is a royal command that cannot be disobeyed."

Jaime, seeing these Lannister soldiers dared to stop him, felt a surge of anger in his heart. He widened his eyes and roared in a low voice, "Get out of the way! Don't you even recognize me?"

The captain of the guard looked embarrassed and said very embarrassedly, "Ser Jaime, this is His Majesty the King's order, please don't make things difficult for us. We are also acting under orders, we can't help ourselves."

Jaime's hand was already on the hilt of his sword, and the Mountain also stepped forward. His tall and mighty body was like an insurmountable mountain, exuding a chilling aura. The guards were all very nervous, subconsciously clenching the weapons in their hands, their palms beginning to sweat.

Seeing this, Cersei gently shook her head and waved her hand, "Alright, Jaime, let's go back!" Although her heart was full of unwillingness, she was still willing to maintain Tommen's authority. At this critical moment, she knew that stabilizing the situation was more important than personal impulse.

Tommen was young and inexperienced. He initially stormed into the Sept with a burst of anger. However, after being coaxed by the High Sparrow's clever words, Tommen, who lacked his own opinions, gradually extinguished his arrogant flames. The High Sparrow cleverly used the kingdom and the people to morally blackmail him, leaving Tommen completely at a loss.

In the end, the High Sparrow saw Tommen off with a smile, and Tommen didn't even get to see Margaery.

Under the High Sparrow's leadership, the church rose to prominence by trampling on the dignity of the royal family. More and more people flocked to the church's forces, especially wealthy merchants and down-and-out people. They reaped huge fortunes in the crackdown on heretics.

After the High Sparrow took control of the church, the church's armed forces swept through King's Landing, of course, they also seized a large amount of property in this process. The church was not short of money, but lacked enough weapons and people who could use them.

A large number of bankrupt knights and mercenaries chose to side with the church, they were all qualified warriors. There were also many wealthy merchants who dedicated money and materials to the church in order to buy peace.

Now the church has both funds and manpower, and the High Sparrow has successfully established the veritable "Warrior's Sons" - the Holy Sword Knights consisting of two hundred and seventeen knights. In addition, the scale of the poor people's gatherings has approached six thousand, and the Star Warriors with one thousand four hundred people have become the backbone. At this point, he finally had enough confidence to face the royal family and the nobles.

Cersei was filled with worry after learning that the church's strength had greatly increased. She knew that the current situation was very unfavorable to her. Therefore, she resolutely abandoned her original plan of armed confrontation and instead chose to act in the dark.

On the one hand, she sent her subordinates to quietly assassinate those who publicly humiliated her, based on the information provided by Varys. These assassins acted quickly and secretly, making it impossible for the enemy to defend against.

On the other hand, Cersei made full use of her connections and wealth to actively win over the nobles of the Westerlands. She skillfully used various means to make these nobles stand on her side. At the same time, Jaime was also secretly contacting some of the Westerland's vassals, and they were jointly planning to seize power.

As time passed, Cersei and Jaime's plan gradually took shape. Finally, one day in the throne room, Tommen suddenly issued an order to dismiss Jaime from his position as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. This move shocked the dozens of lords present. Immediately afterwards, Tommen solemnly announced in the form of an edict: "I, Tommen I of House Baratheon, hereby release Jaime Lannister from his vows. From this day forward, you will no longer serve as a member of the Kingsguard. However, in gratitude for your many years of loyal service to the Iron Throne, I hereby formally name you Duke of Casterly Rock, and Warden of the West!"

This edict was like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the throne room. Everyone was shocked, and their eyes turned to Cersei and Jaime. At this time, Cersei had a faint smile on her face. She knew that this decision was not only a reward for Jaime, but also a carefully planned part of her and Jaime's plan. From now on, Jaime will become the actual ruler of the Westerlands, with more power and resources, and all of this will lay a solid foundation for their future plans. As the order was announced, Jaime, in front of everyone, did not hesitate to take off the white robe and armor that symbolized his identity as a member of the Kingsguard. His movements were crisp and neat, giving no one the opportunity to object.