Cersei leaves the chamber of captivity, and the three nuns lead her down the stairs of the tower, with Sister Unia leading and Sister Moller and Sister Skoya following behind.

Without saying a word all the way, the four of them silently walked down the long staircase that spiraled downward.

The Sparrow met her again in the previous chamber.

Looking at the austere heptagonal room, with the faces of the seven gods crudely carved into the stone walls, as if staring outward, looking as sour and indignant as the archbishop, Cersei slowly walked inside.

The hemp finch was sitting behind a rough desk writing something.

He didn't look the same, he was still the same skinny, gray-haired old man, lean, tough, unfed, his face was angular, and his eyes were full of suspicion.

Unlike the ornate tunic worn by the previous bishop, he wore a strangely shaped, undyed woolen tunic that dragged down to his ankles.

"Queen Mother," the hemp sparrow got up to greet him, "it's time to make a confession, the people outside can't wait." ”

Since it was on the first floor, there were no sealed windows to let in the sound of the tsunami of worship, but these sounds became vicious chatter in Cersei's ears.

"What do you want me to confess?"

"Your crimes, any crimes. The Sparrow calmly replied, and then said to a few people in the house, "Unya, you stay and record the confession." Skoya, Moller, get out. ”

Cersei brought her fingers together when she saw the Sparrow talking, a gesture her father Tywin often did.

Sister Unia sat down behind Cersei, unfolded a piece of parchment, and dipped her quill in the Bachelor's ink.

Cersei was going to think differently, and she asked, "Is it okay for me to confess my guilt in the Red Keep?"

"You'll be back at the Red Keep, I promise, but only after repentance of your crimes. ”

This old guy is hard to handle, Cersei realized again.

She froze and said tentatively, "Any crime is fine?"

Still generously and tolerantly, the Sparrow replied, "Of course. ”

Cersei struggled for a moment, intending to say something inconsequential first, and it would be better to get through the trick.

"Then Our Lady have mercy on me. I did break the contract of marriage and slept with a man, I admit it. ”

"With whom?" the bishop's eyes were fixed on her.

Cersei could hear Unya writing behind her, her quill making a faint grinding sound. "Lancel Lannister, my cousin. and Sir Osney Kate Black. ”

Osney was the one who accused her that day, and her cousin Lancel had recently become a Sparrow Church, and Cersei knew she couldn't hide from it, so denying them wouldn't do her any good.

"I'm not exonerating the crime, Archbishop, but I'm lonely and afraid. The gods have taken my lover and protector, King Robert, away from me. I was alone, surrounded by bad friends, traitors, and conspirators who wanted to kill my children. I didn't know who to trust, so I ...... I use the only way to get people together. ”

"You mean use your female part?"

"My flesh. She covered her face with one hand and trembled. When I put my hand down, my eyes were full of tears. "Yes, the maiden forgive me. I'm here for the kids and for the country. I didn't enjoy it at all. Kate Black ...... Rude and brutal, he treated me roughly, but what else could I do? Tomman needed someone I could trust. ”

"His Majesty is protected by the Kingsguard. ”

"When his brother was murdered at his wedding, the Kingsguard stood there and watched it happen, doing nothing. I watched one son die and couldn't afford to lose the other. I'm guilty, I've committed adultery, but I'm all for Tomman. Forgive me, Archbishop, for the protection of my children, I could have spread my legs to any man in King's Landing. ”

"Forgiveness can only be given by the gods. What is it like to Sir Ransale, your cousin, your husband's attendant, and did you sleep with him to earn his loyalty?"

"Lancel," Cersei hesitated. Be careful, she said to herself, and Lancel will tell him everything. "Lancel loves me. He was still half a child, but I never doubted his love for me and my son. ”

"And you're tempting him to fall. ”

"I'm lonely. She choked up, "I lost my husband, my son, and my father. I am the Queen Mother Regent, but the Queen Mother is also a woman, and women are naturally weak and easily seduced...... Your Excellency Bishop understands this truth. Even holy nuns can sin. I take comfort from Lancel, who is considerate and gentle, and I need someone. It was a mistake, I knew it, but I had no choice...... A woman needs to be loved, she needs a man by her side, she ...... She ...... "She sobbed uncontrollably.

The archbishop was indifferent and did not comfort her.

He sat there staring at her intently, as merciless as the statue of the Seven Gods on the wall.

After a long time, Cersei's tears finally dried up, her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and she felt like she was about to pass out.

However, the archbishop did not let her go.

"These are ordinary crimes," he said, "and the wickedness of widows is well known, and all women are dissolute at heart, and are keen to use intrigue and beauty to drive men to their ends." As long as you didn't cheat while His Majesty Robert was alive, it wasn't a betrayal. ”

Cersei shuddered and looked into the eyes of the Sparrow, wondering what this guy was trying to do.

Without any intention of stopping, the Sparrow continued, "You have also been charged with plotting the murder of your husband, our late Beloved Majesty Robert I. ”

It's Lancel, Cersei thought, "Robert was killed by a boar. Are they starting to say I'm an alien, psychic, and accusing me of killing Joffrey, my precious son, my eldest son?"

"No, it's just your husband. Do you deny the charge?"

"I deny it, I deny it in front of the gods and people. ”

He nodded, "Finally, and worst of all, someone says that your children are not the sons of King Robert, but the illegitimate sons of adultery. ”

Cersei looks up in horror to find a strange smile on the corner of the sparrow's mouth, and Cersei realizes that this is a terrible conspiracy.

When it comes to the legitimacy of her son, the king, Cersei does not dare to slack off in the slightest.

"Stannis said," she replied at once, "lies, lies, obvious lies. Stannis wants the Iron Throne, but his brother's children get in his way, so he must claim that they are not his brother's children. The filthy letter...... Not a word of truth. I deny it. ”

The archbishop propped his hands on the table and stood up. "That's right. Duke Stannis has shifted from the Seven Gods to the Red Devil, and his false beliefs have no place in the Seven Kingdoms. ”

Cersei nodded in agreement.

"But even so," continued the Bishop, "it is a terrible accusation, and the State must know the truth. If Her Majesty the Queen Mother's words are true, a trial can undoubtedly restore your innocence. ”

Or will it be judged?

Horse egg, Cersei was furious, "I have confessed ......"

"Certain crimes, yes. But you denied the rest. The trial will separate the truth from the lie. I will ask the Seven Gods to forgive you for the sins you confessed to, and then pray that you are not guilty in the other charges. ”

Cersei slowly stood up. Remembering what Cobain had told her, "Take me to Templar Square, the trial is fine, but I'm going to ask for a jousting trial." I will stand under the watchful eye of the Father and let the truth be revealed to the world by force. ”

Martial arts trials have always been bloody. In the event that the defendant's acting knight dies or surrenders in battle, the defendant is also subject to capital punishment.

The Sparrow's eyes shone like flint shards, "Tournament Trial? Are you sure?As a member of the royal family, according to the rules, you can only choose the white-robed Kingsguard as your acting knight, and as the gods who accuse you of crimes, you will be able to choose anyone as a deputy knight." ”

Cersei raised her head, no longer passively looking down on the hemp sparrow. She sneered, "The gods will protect the side of justice, won't they?"

Indeed, but it's hard to say which side the gods will be on when both sides are unjust, and Sparrow looks at Cersei's defiant expression and says yes.