Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 147: Intelligence from the Outside World

Today, the sky in Rees is clear and blue, like a flawless sapphire, clear and deep. Snow-white clouds float in it like cotton candy, leisurely and contented. The golden sunlight pours down without reservation, sprinkling on the courtyard of the Governor's Mansion.

In the courtyard, colorful flowers compete with each other for beauty, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow. When the breeze blows, the flowers sway gently, emitting bursts of fragrance.

The emerald green grass is like a soft carpet, covering the entire courtyard, dotted with crystal dewdrops, which look like sparkling gems under the sunlight.

Gavin was wearing a neat riding suit, and so were Daenerys and Margaery beside him. The three of them walked side by side in the beautiful courtyard that looked like a painting, slowly approaching the blazing shadow lying in the center of the courtyard.

Since the envoys from the three cities left that day, under the continued pressure from Gavin's fleet, Myr and Volantis finally signed the surrender letter reluctantly and sent all the compensation required for the defeat.

Gavin deliberately did not take back the disputed land that Reese originally controlled, intending to make the three cities fall into endless internal fighting for this land. This was a simple conspiracy. Even if the three cities understood it, the alliance that fell apart due to the signing of the agreement made it impossible for the three cities to sit down and negotiate calmly. All parties wanted to occupy more land to make up for the heavy losses caused by the defeat. Now there are constant conflicts and disputes on that land, which greatly dragged the energy of the three cities.

When the war was completely over, Gavin also sent the news that he would become the king of the Stone Steps Islands to various forces. Today, Gavin planned to take them back to Bloodstone Island to hold the king ceremony in two days.

Feeling the master approaching, the Chiying, who was originally sleeping soundly, suddenly opened his eyes as bright as gems. Then he stood up, stretched his extremely broad wings forcefully, and roared excitedly towards the sky.

"Hiss"

I don't know if it's because of the frequent and fierce battles, but the Blazing Shadow's growth rate has been extremely alarming during this period. Now, its length has reached more than 40 meters, and even the wide deck of the Belleris can no longer bear its huge body.

Margaret looked at the golden dragon with its wings spread out with great anticipation. This was her first chance to ride a dragon, and she was so excited that she could not help but feel a little scared when she got close to the giant. When the dragon turned its gaze towards her, she took a step back involuntarily.

Seeing Margaery retreating, Daenerys comforted her softly, "Don't be afraid. The Blazing Shadow has no hostility towards you. It is very smart."

Gavin also smiled and said gently: "Indeed, and the Blazing Shadow is flying quite steadily, you don't need to worry."

After hearing this, Margaret nodded in agreement and tried to calm down and said, "This is my first time touching it at such a close distance, so it's inevitable that I'm a little nervous."

Gavin then ordered Chiying to lie down, then turned to Margaret and said comfortingly: "Believe me, after you experience flying once, you will never be nervous again."

Gavin and others rode on the Blazing Shadow. As the Blazing Shadow suddenly flapped its wings and flew high, Margaret's heart instantly rose to her throat and she tightly grasped the handles on the dragon saddle with both hands.

However, as the Blazing Shadow soared steadily in the sky, the breeze blowing in her face and the magnificent scenery constantly changing below, Margaret's nervousness was gradually replaced by excitement.

She opened her eyes wide, enjoying the unprecedented beauty. She felt the power of the dragon's wings flapping, as if she had merged into the vast sky and became one with the world.

At this moment, Margaret understood the charm of flying. It was an ultimate experience of transcending the ordinary and embracing freedom, which made her completely intoxicated and unable to extricate herself.

In the evening, Gavin and his party finally saw the familiar Bloodstone Island.

The huge body of Chiying slowly landed on the square in front of the Governor's Palace, stirring up a cloud of dust. Boris, who had been waiting there for a long time, hurried forward and bowed to the three people who had just got off the dragon's back.

Then Boris said respectfully to Gavin and Daenerys: "Congratulations to you and your ladyship on your triumphant return." Then he turned his gaze to Margaery, who was also returning on a dragon, and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

Even Brienne, who was inseparable from Daenerys, came back by boat. It was obvious that Lady Margaery and Gavin had an unusual relationship. But he knew the limits and did not ask any more questions. He remained calm and said without revealing his feelings: "Lady Margaery, welcome to Bloodstone Island again. I hope you will have a good time here."

Margaret smiled and said politely, "Thank you for your welcome, Governor Boris. Your thoughtful arrangements make us feel very warm."

Gavin, who was standing by, asked with a serious look in his eyes, "Are all the people who will be attending the ceremony here?"

Boris bowed slightly and answered respectfully, "Yes, sir. As early as yesterday, the governors of all the islands had arrived, and the envoys sent by various city-states had also been properly accommodated by me."

Gavin nodded with satisfaction, his expression relaxed a little, and said: "Very good, we have been flying for such a long time, let's go eat first, and ask Bachelor Coben to come to my study later." Boris responded quickly: "Yes, sir, a sumptuous meal has been prepared for you, please follow me." As he said, he led the way.

The night slowly fell like a thick black satin. After Gavin settled Daenerys and Margaery, he walked towards the study with steady steps. When he gently opened the door, he saw Qyburn who had been waiting there respectfully.

When he saw Gavin, Coben immediately bowed and saluted respectfully, then handed a thin notebook to Gavin and said, "Sir, this is the information about the Iron Throne and the North during this period."

Gavin calmly took the book, nodded slightly to signal Cobain to sit down, and then couldn't wait to open the book and read it carefully. Most of them were news that he had asked people to pay attention to in advance.

Intelligence shows that Robert Baratheon has returned to King's Landing from the North, accompanied by the new Prime Minister Ned Stark and his two daughters.

Moreover, during the king's visit to the North, Ned's youngest son Bran Stark fell from a towering tower for unknown reasons and has been in a coma ever since.

After Ned left the North, his youngest son Bran was assassinated. Now Catelyn Tully is quietly heading south, and according to her itinerary, she should not have crossed the Neck yet.

After a moment, Gavin slowly raised his head and gently rubbed his wrinkled forehead, thinking to himself: It seems that except for Daenerys who has changed because of me, this familiar plot has already unfolded in full swing.

Ned Stark, who is riding the wolf south, will investigate the cause of Jon Arryn's death next. I'm afraid King Robert will soon see the wild boar.

Gavin put down the intelligence in his hand, cast a sharp gaze at Coben, and asked: "What is the current situation of the Royal Fleet?"

Upon hearing this, Qyburn straightened up and responded quickly: "The size of the royal fleet has not improved. Stannis is just training soldiers step by step every day. According to the captain we bribed, the Iron Throne has not allocated funds for them to purchase new warships, but it has paid to repair some damaged warships. In addition, I heard that the Minister of Finance Petyr borrowed another 200,000 gold dragons from the Iron Bank. He is still in Braavos. As for whether this money is used to purchase warships for the royal fleet, it is still unknown."

Gavin frowned, tapping the tabletop rhythmically with his fingers, and said in a serious tone, "Send someone to keep a close eye on Petyr and the money, and also pay close attention to all news in King's Landing, especially the new Prime Minister's every move."

After hearing this, Coben said solemnly: "Yes, sir, I will definitely pay special attention to it."

Gavin nodded and then asked, "Tell me in detail how the outside world reacted to my claiming the throne."

After hearing this, Qyburn thought for a moment, then said in an orderly manner: "I heard that the usurper Robert held several royal meetings for this purpose. We don't know the specific content of the meetings. Some families that have business dealings with us sent letters by ravens, including your uncle, who said they could not attend the ceremony. As for Essos, among the various trading cities, only Pentos, Tyrosh, Myr, and Volantis sent envoys, and the Sea King of Braavos only sent a congratulatory reply. Apart from that, there was no reply from Astapor, which has business dealings with us."

After hearing this, Gavin smiled with a hint of ridicule and said, "It's not hard to understand why the nobles of Westeros are so eager to distance themselves from a so-called traitor like me. Besides, there are only a few families that have close ties with us. So who is sent by Pentos?"

"A governor named Illyrio Mopatis. He also brought many gifts, saying that he was congratulating you on your coronation and marriage." Qyburn answered without hesitation.

Hearing the name, Gavin instantly became alert, thinking to himself: Maybe the three dragon eggs are among them. Thinking of this, Gavin couldn't help but reveal a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Suddenly he thought of Varys who sent the dragon egg. Then he stood up and said firmly: "Keep an eye on these foreign envoys and see if they have any secret contact with the island."

After hearing this, Coben nodded and said, "Don't worry, sir. Our people will be keeping a close watch on everyone once they land on the island." After a pause, Coben continued, "There is one more thing. Two days ago, a ship carrying wood from the northern border returned to Dragon Flame Bay. The captain of the ship said that a wild woman named Osha wanted to see you, but he didn't dare to act on his own and didn't bring her back."

After hearing this news, Gavin fell into deep thought. Could it be that the White Walkers outside the Great Wall have accelerated their march southward? After thinking for a moment, Gavin said decisively: "Tell the captain to take Osha with him on his returning ship when he returns to the Land Beyond the Wall."

After hearing this, Coben said, "Yes, sir, I will send a message to Dragon Flame Bay in a moment."

After learning about the situation outside, Gavin looked at the dark sky outside and said to Coben, "You have worked hard during this period. Go down and have a good rest."

Coben's face was full of respect. He bowed again and said, "Thank you for your concern, sir. I will go down first." Then he walked out of the study with steady steps.

(End of this chapter)