[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-156":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1620236,2087,"Chapter 156. Invalid Silencing","bear-school-astartes-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>After the combatants paid their respects before the King, they turned and parted ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gregor Clegane’s current reputation isn’t just due to his naturally gifted physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he guided his horse to the designated position in the tournament, Lann could see this guy’s riding skills belonged to the elite tier as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the infamous \"Demon Mountain,\" Sir Shuofu seemed like a monkey riding a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one held an optimistic view of his performance in the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no one anticipated that the accident on the battlefield would happen so abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neigh!\" *2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horses neighed as the two vastly different figures charged toward each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pounding hooves of the warhorses kicked up mud and grass from the ground, the sound resonating like the beating of hearts within chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tips of their lances trembled in rhythm with the horses’ strides, making it difficult for opponents to discern their target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For knights in a lance charge, the interplay of lance targeting and shield defense is a crucial skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the instant they passed each other, Gregor’s warhorse happened to have its front hooves on the ground, with its center of gravity descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuofu instinctively tilted his shield downward to protect his upper chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That area is the largest and seemed the most suitable position for attack, given Gregor’s posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lann, observing from the sidelines, couldn’t help but frown with his acute athletic instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The horse’s center of gravity is descending, but his personal center of gravity is leaning back on the saddle... the lance’s target is up there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lann predicted, the dark-coated wooden lance struck like a snake lurking out of its hole!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process of Shuofu shifting his shield downward, it narrowly missed and aimed straight for the throat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throat armor plate is a weak spot because it must accommodate the neck’s pivoting motions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament-used special lances are basically fragile wooden products, no doubt. But typically, they are meant to break upon impact with the knight’s sturdy body armor, dispersing the shock force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, the throat armor was directly pierced through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment after they crossed, \"Demon Mountain’s\" warhorse didn’t halt and charged all the way to the track’s end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Shuofu fell to the ground right in front of the King’s elevated platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His armor-clad body hit the dirt road heavily with a palm-length wooden splinter embedded in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood vessels in the throat began to leak blood out through the opening made by the wooden splinter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuofu lay on the ground, staring blankly, his arm seemingly trying to reach his throat to pull out the splinter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before his hand could reach his neck, it had already lost its strength, flailing helplessly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the platform, Sansa screamed and hid in Edd’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alia looked upset, but after spending a night at the tavern in Vizima, she was more shocked than scared or uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nun accompanying Sansa was the most dramatic, wailing and shrieking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd, wide-eyed, tried to accept the sudden bloodshed in front of him while comforting his eldest daughter and glancing below the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making eye contact with Lann, he saw the young man frown slightly and nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murder and silencing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s bold murder and silencing without leaving grounds for reproach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family to which \"Demon Mountain\" belongs, alongside his current composed demeanor, clearly indicated this fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their actions were blatantly arrogant in the eyes of the informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing a powerful opponent, one must prepare for the inherent high tolerance level of their adversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Lannister family had been recognized, they had a ready narrative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I committed murder and silencing, but you don’t know why I did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if it was just over a trivial matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knight offending the Lannister over a small matter and ending up dead isn’t implausible, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should the Prime Minister retaliate over such a thing? Everyone is nobility; let’s keep things civil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we start a noble conflict, what will happen to the kingdom’s stability?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, even though Edd was furious enough to look as dark as coal, he had to stay on this platform, watching the tournament proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the bloodshed in the ring, the crowd’s enthusiasm surged even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several knights in a row determined winners and losers, until \"Demon Mountain\" took the stage again against a person called the \"Knight of the Hundred Flowers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His horse was draped with a floral woven saddle blanket, his armor featuring openwork and floral designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being stylish and beautiful, they invested heavily to enhance its defensive capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his wealthy family background, he was also sharp-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rode a mare in heat and successfully disrupted \"Demon Mountain’s\" stallion with the mare’s scent during the lance charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall black horse’s steps became chaotic for a moment, providing the mare with an advantage due to its well-executed stride despite its inherent disadvantage in basic traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His riding skills enabled him to successfully overthrow the tower-like Gregor Clegane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of triumphant cheers echoed as the dazzling knight won, which always excited people more than \"Demon Mountain’s\" victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the towering giant boldly removed his helmet and drew his sword, chopping almost half through his mounted horse’s thick neck as if cutting firewood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the horse fell, only a layer of flesh remained attached below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not satisfied, he furiously swung toward the already triumphant Knight of the Hundred Flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hound Knight by the Prince hadn’t intervened and battled him, likely the knight would’ve ended up here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, after the King yelled in anger, the farce ceased. The day’s tournament agenda concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament arena started a bonfire, preparing for the feast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adults intending to return inside King’s Landing readied their carriages to take family members back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Edd closed his eyes, the image of Shuofu being pierced by the wooden splinter haunted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s seen real battlefields, unfazed by this scene. But his daughters were here, and he didn’t want them lingering even a minute more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re committing murder and silencing. Should we inspect Shuofu’s corpse? Sir Balistan is keeping vigil for him; no one can tamper with it under his watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edd inquired softly to Lann while on horseback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sir Balistan is this world’s legendary figure, known as \"Fearless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years ago, he charged solo into enemy lines at the battle named ’Nine Copper Coin King,’ struck down the enemy commander, and ended the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bravery and integrity have echoed across the continent for decades, even with his older, more relaxed face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If asked within Westeros who the strongest knight is, likely the answer would be \"Fearless\" Balistan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s practically become the benchmark and symbol for \"Knight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has nothing to do with tampering; Shuofu was already worthless. His most valuable asset was in his mind, and that information has long been extracted by us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann brushed aside his silver hair and spoke plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In contrast, his death may make the enemy feel the trail has gone cold, allowing them to relax. Their relaxation time is when we gain the advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, you should find out if the former Prime Minister displayed any unusual behavior before his death; the resistance will be much lesser.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering, Edd seemed to identify a target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1220,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","4daa15077408811b74194c80ea9720add281547b3a202adff38885909b01ad7f","bear-school-astartes-chapter-157","bear-school-astartes-chapter-155",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]