While people were discussing Lyon's strength, the lords of the North and some lords from the riverlands flocked to Winterfell like a tide.

The gathering was grand in scale and attracted the attention of many forces, including those branches that had fortunately escaped the disaster of the Bolton family in the Dreadfort, and they also sent representatives to attend the event.

After all, the Bolton family is an aristocratic family that has existed for thousands of years. Even if they fail temporarily, although it is painful, it is better than being completely excluded from the competition for power.

The representatives of these major families had different thoughts. Some were full of curiosity and wanted to witness Lyon's style with their own eyes; others were wary and worried that this mysterious figure would bring new changes to the North.

However, no matter what their mentality is, they cannot ignore this important moment that will change the situation in the North.

The atmosphere in Winterfell was tense and heated, and the lords exchanged various rumors and speculations about Lyon. Some believed that he was an invincible warrior with extraordinary strength and skills; others doubted whether he was really as powerful as the legend said, or was just exaggerated.

But in any case, after seeing the giant dragon occasionally flying over Winterfell, these speculations turned into fear in their hearts.

Even if Lyon himself is not powerful, but with this giant dragon whose wings can cover half of Winterfell, they are willing to kneel before the conqueror with a dragon like the ancestor of the Stark family, King Torrhen Stark.

Even though the conqueror Lyon packaged his ambitions very well.

The historic reception room of Winterfell has witnessed countless distinguished guests, and the maids are busy and orderly serving exquisite meals to the table.

All entrances and exits are closely guarded by fully-armed Night Watchmen and Territory Defenders to ensure foolproof security.

The lords and their young followers were carefully arranged in two different halls, which had completely different atmospheres and each presented a unique atmosphere.

"Wyman, what do you think of the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch's declaration of an end to war?"

In the Lord's Hall, during the banquet, while Lyon, the ruler of Winterfell and the North, was not yet present, a man in luxurious lord's robes asked the fat lord who was also dressed in luxurious clothes.

Lord Wyman is a genial man with a loud laugh. The people of his land jokingly call him "Lord Eel". Lord Wyman looks stupid because of his size and build, but he is actually very smart.

In addition, Lord Wyman is very loyal to the Stark family. He had been loyal to the Bolton family in public before, but he had been planning to deal with the Bolton family in secret. Rickon Stark was brought back to Winterfell by him.

So after hearing about the defeat of the Bolton family in the Dreadfort and receiving the letter forwarded by the king, he personally led all the elite knights of White Harbor north to Winterfell without waiting for the raven to send a reply.

One of the purposes was to meet the Night's Watcher who single-handedly slaughtered the Bolton family.

The person who questioned Wyman was the patriarch of the Umber family in Last Hearth, Morse "Crowfood". He was also one of the few families that declared their allegiance to Stark rather than Bolton after Robb Stark's death.

His Last Hearth was very close to the sphere of influence of the Night's Watch at Dark Iron Keep, so when Wyman heard him ask about his opinion of Lyon, he couldn't help but frown.

"Your castle is not far from the newly added land, I think you should know more about the rumors about the commander-in-chief of the Night's Watch than I do."

"You know, my Last Hearth is isolated in the mountains, and the Night's Watch is equivalent to an independent kingdom. Except for Eastwatch, other fortresses are no longer open to the outside world. The information I can get is not as well-informed as your White Harbor."

"I see. I can only say that this commander-in-chief may be very capable, but he knows very little about the game of power among the nobles, and even takes it for granted."

While many lords at the banquet were anxious because of their fear of dragons, they could not help but prick up their ears and listen attentively after hearing Wyman's evaluation of Lyon.

"Let's not talk about the hatred between the Starks and the vassal families who betrayed Stark in the divided North. Let's talk about the Deepwood Motte family on the west coast, which is often attacked by the Ironborn, and the Mormont family on Bear Island."

"If Lord Leon asks these people to lay down their weapons, who will protect them when the enemy comes? Is it up to Leon to ride around on a dragon?"

When Weiman said this in his loud voice, many people laughed. However, under the gaze of the night watchmen around them, these people laughed very suppressedly and the laughter only lasted for a moment before stopping.

"What's more, our northern border is still at war. Ever since the king in the south heard about the dragon in Lyon, he has regarded the Night's Watch as a traitor to the dragon family and listed them as a threat on the same level as the queen on the other side of the narrow sea who has three baby dragons."

"Before reaching a reconciliation with the king, I think there is no need for us in the North to stop fighting with the other six kingdoms. On the contrary, we should expand our army and gather all the troops loyal to Stark at the Neck before the weather gets too cold to march, and then defeat the army of the King of the South in one fell swoop."

Lord Howland Reed of Greywater Watch was closest to the Neck, and Wyman looked to him for his opinion.

The latter thought about it for a moment and then politely agreed.

"If that's everyone's opinion."

"Since Holland agrees with this idea, we will take advantage of the gap when Tywin Lannister is dead. We will pass through the Kingsroad, open up the riverlands, reach the crown territory, and capture King's Landing!"

At that moment, many northern lords were incited by Wyman of White Harbor's declaration of war. They banged the tables and had belligerent looks on their faces, which completely went against the original theme of this meeting.

"I don't think it's appropriate!"

Suddenly, a loud and somewhat childish female voice sounded.

Lyanna Mormont stood up from her seat and walked to the center of the hall.

She was the only minor in the hall, but no one underestimated her because behind her were the strongest Bear Island warriors in the North.

"We should listen to what Lord Commander Lyon has to say, not to you lords whose loyalty to Stark is fickle."

As Lyanna spoke, her eyes flicked first to Wyman, then to the Lord of the Bolton branch, and then to the Lords of the Houses who had sat out the Red Wedding and did nothing.

"Lyanna, are you worried that Bear Island will be invaded by the Ironmen after our army sets out? Regarding this, I heard that the Ironmen's representative, the new King Asha, is on the way. We can give the Ironmen two choices: accept enough benefits and spend the winter in the Iron Islands."

"If they refuse, perhaps we can move west to resolve this worry before our army moves south! Our White Harbor fleet can leave at any time!"

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