The journey of the film and television world is endless [continued]

It turns out that this seemingly ordinary castle servant is actually Arya in disguise. At first, she planned to lure Ilyn Payne out with a forged warrant and then kill him on the way. Unexpectedly, things went beyond her expectations. She didn't expect Ilyn Payne to still be wearing armor so late at night. She had no choice but to change her strategy and choose to fight him in person, but she didn't expect it to be so smooth.

Ilyn Payne bent down without any precautions, completely unaware that death was approaching quietly. At this moment, Arya attacked like a ghost, and the dagger in her hand was unsheathed like lightning, stabbing Ilyn Payne's chin with amazing speed and force. The dagger ruthlessly penetrated the skin and bones until it was deeply embedded in the brain, ending his life instantly.

Arya held Ilyn Payne's head tightly, dragged his heavy body slowly into the house, and gently closed the door. The whole action was done in one go without making a sound. After completing all this, Arya immediately began to search for the keys on Ilyn Payne's body. She knew that these keys were crucial to the next plan.

After getting the key, Arya did not hesitate at all and quickly hid Ilyn Payne's body in a corner of the room. She knew that she had little time left, and if her actions were noticed by others, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, she had to race against time and leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

Relying on her familiarity with the Red Keep, Arya moved silently through the corridors like a ghost. She cleverly avoided patrolling soldiers and other potential threats, and moved closer to her goal step by step. Finally, she arrived at the entrance to the kitchen cellar and entered the tunnel without hesitation.

It was pitch dark in the cellar, and only the half-burnt candle in Arya's hand emitted a faint light, illuminating a small area in front of her. Under this dim light, Arya did not dare to relax at all, and remained highly alert, always paying attention to the movements around her.

Maegor's Holdfast is a massive square fortress that stands at the heart of the Red Keep. It stands behind a twelve-foot-high, rock-hard wall and is surrounded by a dry moat studded with sharp iron spikes. The castle is like a city within a city, and is heavily guarded. The royal chambers are located within it. When Eddard Stark was executed, his head was hung outside the city wall for public display.

Arya tiptoed across the moat, fearing that she would alert the patrolling guards above. Finally, she successfully reached the castle's sewage outlet and found an inconspicuous secret door, which led directly to a secret passage leading to the royal meeting room.

Arya had planned to install a sharp thorn on the Iron Throne when she entered the King's Council Chamber. She would wait for King Tommen to sit on the throne without any defense, and then she would die of the poison and reunite with her short-lived brother.

However, just as Arya was about to step into the throne room, she suddenly heard a clear sound of footsteps. She stopped in her tracks, as if she was frozen in time, and then quietly leaned over, pressing her ear against the closed door, listening intently to the movement outside.

The footsteps seemed quite chaotic, and there were many people, definitely not just patrolling soldiers. As the footsteps got closer, Arya thought to herself: It's too late to return to the secret passage! So she quickly looked around, looking for a place to hide.

Arya made a decision in an instant. She stepped on the wall nimbly, and in a few steps she reached the high bookcase and clung to the wall. She skillfully used her body to blend into the shadow, as if she had become part of the darkness. At the same time, she pulled out an exquisite three-shot crossbow from her waist and held it tightly in her hand.

With a loud bang, the heavy wooden door was pushed open, and more than a dozen figures filed in. Several of the guards stepped forward quickly and lit the candles in the room. In an instant, the originally dim room was brightly lit.

Arya narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at the uninvited guests. Unexpectedly, she recognized three key figures in the group - none other than the Queen Mother Regent Cersei, the King Slayer Jaime, and the Octopus Spider Varys!

Seeing the three people sitting down at the conference table one by one, Arya did not dare to relax at all. She held her breath, tightly grasped the cold crossbow with both hands, and her heartbeat became more and more intense. At this moment, she knew very well that if her whereabouts were exposed, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, she had to concentrate and wait for the best time to strike.

Cersei frowned and said with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone: "Lord Varys, why did you call us here so late at night?" As she spoke, she signaled with her eyes to the maid beside her to put on a heavy cloak for her.

Varys bowed slightly and replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, I have just received important news, which is of vital importance! I have sent someone to report to Lord Tywin." His voice was low and serious, as if he was suppressing some unknown tension.

Arya's heart tightened, and she secretly said that it was not good. If the people they sent out realized that Tywin was dead, they would immediately close the Red Castle. She moved quietly, trying to find a more advantageous shooting position.

At this moment, a guard suddenly raised his head and looked straight at where Arya was hiding. Arya was horrified and quickly curled up, silently praying that she would not be discovered. Fortunately, the guard only glanced at her carelessly and did not suspect anything. Arya breathed a sigh of relief and continued to hold her breath, not daring to act rashly.

As time passed, Arya's patience was worn out. She knew that if she continued to wait until Tywin's body was discovered, there would be no chance of assassination. Even escaping safely would be a problem, after all, Varys was more familiar with the secret passages of the Red Keep than she was. If she acted rashly, she might be discovered and surrounded before she could even get out of the tunnel.

Just as she was about to launch an attack at great risk, there was a sudden noise outside, and Cersei and the others could not help but look towards the gate. They saw a skinny man in a black robe standing side by side with a very tall knight in armor. The two of them standing together formed a strong contrast, which was impressive.

Seeing this, Cersei asked, "Maester Qyburn, is this the surprise you mentioned before?"

Maester Qyburn bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, this is the man I would like to introduce to you, the new Kingsguard! From now on, he will serve only Your Majesty."

Cersei couldn't help but exclaim in amazement after hearing this: "It's unbelievable that you actually did it and successfully saved him from the brink of death!"

Maester Qyburn responded humbly, "All this is thanks to you, Your Majesty. If it weren't for your continued support, I would not have had the opportunity to try. However, due to some reasons, although I tried my best, I still could not completely restore him to his original state. Now Sir Gregor can no longer speak freely and eat normally like a normal person. But fortunately, he no longer feels any pain, and his own strength is much stronger than before."