Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day

Chapter 191 Bad News on the Stepstone Islands

 Meenas and Shiliu went up to the terrace, and Rhaegar waited for a long time.

Menas was the first to speak: "Prince, I will arrange the craftsmen on the slave ship to work in the dragon's lair, and take in those children to learn their crafts."

“As well as the training of bachelors as you ordered, I also took the time to teach the children, but there are one or two with good talents.”

Rhaegar nodded and asked, "How many craftsmen are there in King's Landing?"

 He laid out several long-term planning strategies before leaving.

 The craftsman who controls King's Landing is one of them.

Meiners said: "Including but not limited to blacksmiths, carpenters, masons and other craftsmen, there are probably thousands of people in the city."

  Craftsmen rely on their craftsmanship to make a living, so it is not a problem to make ends meet.

  It is a common mass occupation at the grassroots level.

 Seeing the king and the crown prince, the army stopped advancing, and representatives of each family came forward to pay tribute.

Rhaegar was very assured of Xiliu's efficiency and did not explain much.

Xiliu consciously stepped forward and said with a smile: "Prince, I found an outstanding girl and plan to teach her myself."

 The armies of the Riverlands enter King's Landing.

 “I’ll take the girl with me later and you can meet her in person.”

 …

 Turn around and continue watching the younger brothers and sisters training the dragon.

 After Menas reported, he stepped back consciously and maintained a humble attitude.

“It’s up to you, just don’t forget your job.”

noon.

 The soldiers' armor and shields were painted with clan emblems.

Hiliu showed a mysterious smile.

Viserys entertained the nobles of the Riverlands with a calm demeanor.

He can be dispatched at any time when needed, and the craftsmen dare not disobey.

 Leonor and his eldest son Harwin sat on their war horses, accepting the cheers of the people and becoming the focus of the scene.

Silver trout leaping on the red and blue striped background, a group of crows surrounding the dead weirwood on the black shield on the scarlet background, scarlet war horses on the golden shield, red salmon...

 It is enough to know how many craftsmen there are.

 Viserys, who was in good health, walked out of the gate of the Red Keep and met the army in person with Rhaegar.

“Choose some highly skilled craftsmen to expand to the dragon lair, and leave the rest alone.” Rega said calmly.

Every house in the Riverlands sent soldiers to King's Landing.

Rhaegar said no more and waved them away.

Rhaegar was also assigned two noble representatives to receive him.

 “The Blackwoods greet you, noble prince.”

 A thin, black-haired young man knelt down on one knee and gave a solemn greeting.

 “Get up, what’s your name?”

Rhaegar looked at the other person. He was a few years older than him, and his hands were covered with calluses.

 “Samwell Blackwood, His Royal Highness.”

 The black-haired young man puffed out his chest and his eyes were bright.

Rhaegar was surprised: "The Samwell who killed Earl Bracken in a duel?"

 He remembered that Samwell had been one of Rhaenyra's suitors.

 For this reason, he dueled with the Earl of Bracken and killed him.

Samwell's face flushed with excitement and he whispered: "It's me, prince."

“You should be proud of a young man who killed an adult man?”

Rhaegar noticed that the other party seemed a little shy.

Samwell smiled coquettishly and said, "It's the idiot of the Bracken family who is too useless and bumped into my sword with his belly full."

 “Haha, I like your modesty.”

Rhaegar was amused by him and invited him to return to the Red Keep.

There are also many young noble children, most of them are secondary or illegitimate children, and come to gain the future.

 Lega welcomes everyone who comes, remembers everyone’s name, and speaks freely.

 After learning about their situation, do not rush to win over them, but give them some encouragement.

 It is deeply rooted in people's hearts.

 …

 Welcome to the banquet. The nobles went to the Red Castle, and the soldiers were also given food and wine.

Rhaegar sat at the same table with the noble children, with a smile on his lips and a gentle demeanor.

 Listen to them talking about their dreams and pick out some materials that can be used to build.

Taking a sip of sake, Rhaegar sat back on the chair and played with a ruby ​​in his hand.

 The ruby ​​is about the size of a dove egg and is carved into an octagonal shape.

 Put it in the palm of your hand and rub it, it will be warm and smooth.

 This ruby ​​was taken from the red witch.

The red robe witch avoided being burned by the dragon flames, and the ruby ​​​​was indispensable.

Lega thought the ruby ​​would be some kind of precious magical treasure.

 But the explorer did not trigger.

 “Can absorb flames and needs to be developed.”

Rhaegar cursed secretly.

 The ruby ​​​​should not be that simple, but he didn’t know how to use it.

 In the middle of the banquet, Grand Bachelor Melos hurried over.

 The old grand maester was panting and handed a secret letter to Viserys.

“Your Majesty, you must be mentally prepared for the urgent news from the Stepped Stone Islands.”

Meiros’ face was ugly, and his voice sounded worried.

Viserys took the secret letter, looked around at the ministers below, and read it calmly.

 From beginning to end, the original friendly expression gradually disappeared and he frowned.

Seeing this, Rhaegar left his seat, walked through the crowded hall, and walked to his father who was at the head.

 “What’s the news, father?”

Rhaegar asked in a low voice.

 “News from the Stepstone Islands.”

Viserys said solemnly: "The Dornish fleet attacked Bloodstone Island and destroyed all the defenses together with the Three Daughters. The Sea Serpents suffered heavy losses."

Rhaegar took the secret letter and read it line by line.

Just two days ago, Prince Martell of Dorne once again joined forces with the Three Women Kingdom to attack the sea serpent army on Bloodstone Island.

Rhaenys drove Melias to the starry night to help, and burned a large number of enemy warships with Lannino's sea smoke.

The patrol fleet from Storm's End came after hearing the news and repelled the combined forces of Dorne and the Three Kingdoms.

 The sea snake was injured, more than half of the soldiers were killed, and Bloodstone Island was no longer safe.

 “Damn it, the Dornishmen did get involved.”

Rhaegar cursed secretly and said seriously: "Father, the troops from the Riverlands have been assembled. Tomorrow I will control the dragon and lead the army to the Stepped Stone Islands."

 Yesterday, King's Landing received news that the White Harbor fleet had arrived at the Stepstones.

 The fleets from Old Town and Qingting Island have also set off and will arrive in the near future.

The Grafson family in Seagull Town is consolidating its forces and has sent half of its fleet to support.

 The kingdom is currently fully capable of conquering the Three Women Kingdom.

Viserys had a sullen face and thought thoughtfully: "The Stepstone Islands need support. The army in the Riverlands has never participated in naval battles. You must follow the advice of the sea serpent and don't be impulsive."

Rhaegar’s eyes flickered and he nodded solemnly.

 He understood what his father meant.

The kingdom has been at peace for a long time, and the army in the Riverlands has never experienced even ordinary wars, let alone naval battles.

 The combat power exerted is open to question.

“Aegon is still having fun in Mead City. You have to go to the battlefield alone, so be careful.”

Viserys was still worried, despite repeated warnings.

Rhaegar agreed one by one.

 After experiencing the ambush of the Gaoshan clan, his casual temperament changed a lot and he became more cautious.

Viserys summoned Leonor and discussed with him in detail the situation of sending troops.

 After a brief discussion, Rega was the first to leave.

As he walked out of the hall, the second sons and illegitimate sons looked at each other and stood up to follow him one after another.

 In a short exchange, they were convinced by Rhaegar and were willing to risk their lives.

Rhaenyra noticed something strange, apologized to the female guest she was talking to, and held up her skirt to follow.

 Leaving together was Harwin Strong, who was always paying attention to the princess's movements.

 (End of this chapter)