Compromise

“To provide us with the most stability and loyalty from the other nobles; Alfred you’ll be king of the North. However; Arthur… you, you brought us this success. I honour and acknowledge this; their will be stories and legends of this day…” “That’s it?” Arthur snapped disgusted by it and shaking his head Olaf stated, “You’ll govern my lands; with the new boundaries it’ll be slightly larger than before but Alfred and I will also have to grant you five demands each. Anything you want” “There’s a condition… has to be otherwise you would have given me the North” Arthur challenged and acknowledging this Olaf stated, “You’ll have to marry an noble for this… may I suggest Margaret. Either way Brienne isn’t a noble woman so those antics must cease” Arthur contemplated it keeping an lid on his anger for what Olaf had just said to Brienne before stating, “Alright… I’ll marry Lagertha” “Wait what?” Lagertha cried in disbelief, “A noble… you’re a noble, a attractive one. I would prefer your hand over something my father has organised in his head” she nodded taking his opened hand and planting a kiss on his cheek Arthur then stated, “Alfred since you can’t refuse my requests… my first demand is 80% of the treasury and Lagertha’s contribution be returned to her. It leaves you with enough to rebuild and invest in your kingdom but also provides me with an larger reward for getting you your kingdom. Secondly my traders have free access to trade with your people. Thirdly we are and will remain independent from you and your influence” he reluctantly agreed to despite not really having much of a choice as Arthur said he’ll keep the 2 others for a later date before turning to Olaf, his father said, “First of all the Aveline and her guards will remain with us. Secondly David stays with me. Thirdly I want you, Cersei and Mariam gone. Pack your stuff and leave” “But Arthur…” “Nope gone. I keep the other two demands for later. Now if you don’t mind; I want what is mine and I’ll leave. David see to it and Margaret if you want to freedom then I suggest coming with us.”