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Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Reward and The Mystery Rose
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Tywin POV

I sat beside the table in my tent, looking over the map of the Westerlands. The reason was the squire, Galahad, whom I made a knight not even a week ago. This map would be a pivotal part of my plan with him.

I was silently thinking about the melee half an hour ago, my heart still pumping fast from witnessing an impossible scene.

Gods, I never thought I would witness the day when a knight representing my house would achieve such feats.

I'd seen Galahad defeat Gerion, Tygett, and Oberyn before, but to think he could do the same against Ser Arthur Dayne and Ser Barristan Selmy—together, at the same time.

An impossible feat for anyone, but after what Galahad did, it was possible, and he even made it look like child's play.

The surprising thing was he had only just turned sixteen. He had room to even improve further.

Thinking of him brought to mind the Lionheart family, with which he was connected in the past.

Kevan had hinted that the Hooded Man, their enigmatic leader, was even far stronger than Galahad, and that Galahad wasn't even highly ranked in their family.

This was one of the reasons I hadn't moved against the Lionheart family. If Galahad was this strong, I cannot imagine how much stronger the Hooded Man was.

Another reason, among many, was my inability to uncover their bases or their leaders identity. That's why I made a deal with them—it's easier to control a happy hound than a wild wolf.

As I was thinking, the tent's flap opened. "Ser Galahad has arrived, Lord Tywin," my guards announced.

"Come in," I said.

Moments later, Galahad stepped in with a confident smile. Looking at him, I could see how much he had grown—not just in height and prowess, but in his character. He carried himself with a maturity beyond his years.

"Sit," I said to Galahad, who had stood in respect.

He took his seat, and we were now eye to eye.

"You've done quite well representing House Lannister," I said, my voice sincere.

"You've shown great prowess. Winning the melee is one thing, but defeating two of the best Kingsguard is an achievement... fascinating," I continued, a note of genuine admiration in my words.

"Thank you, my lord. I only do so to serve House Lannister," Galahad replied with a light nod.

"Speaking of service, although you've been made my knight, we haven't had the chance to make an oath yet," I began, shifting the topic.

"I've heard lords have been vying for your service. What were their offers? And I want to know if you've accepted any," I said, fixing Galahad with a serious gaze.

It wouldn't do any good if he'd accepted an offer. All the prestige he had built for my house would go to another.

"No, my lord, I would not dare accept. My loyalty is only to you," Galahad replied, his gratitude evident.

"As for the offers, Lord Mace, Lord Steffon, Lord Hoster, and Lord Jon have all proposed gifts of land and title," he continued.

I stayed silent, inwardly noting Prince Rhaegar words hadn't been wrong—clearly, the other paramount lords were eager to claim Galahad's service.

"Lord Mace offered me lands in the Reach near the Redwyne Strait and the title of a knightly house," Galahad revealed.

I was almost surprised he hadn't accepted—such offers weren't given lightly. Seeing his loyalty, however, I felt a measure of pride.