Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

Besides the mental torment of loneliness, there was also physical harm. Now, the sharp sea wind blowing on his face even caused a slight pain, as if small knives were cutting into his face, which his delicate skin could not bear.

The initial excitement upon arriving at sea has finally vanished.

During their short journey, they even encountered a small storm, but aside from gaining Viserys some new insights, everything turned out alright.

They eventually reached their destination successfully.

Dragonstone Island.

From a distance, Dragonstone gradually came into view, appearing as a mountain rising from the sea, or as a giant dragon baring its fangs and claws, looking down at those who tried to approach it from Westeros.

It seemed like a scorching dragon flame would be spewed down at any moment.

Viserys, holding the little black cat, stood on the deck and stared at 'it' without fear.

"Meow~"

Because of seasickness, Renis hadn't left her cabin for a long time. She stayed in the room all day, eating a little and then sleeping, otherwise she would vomit it all up.

The little girl was so tormented that she felt dizzy and even had a slight fever, which terrified Queen Leila. She had been taking good care of her granddaughter for the past few days.

"We've arrived at Dragonstone."

"Your Majesty the Queen."

Standing behind Viserys, a portly man dressed in luxurious clothes bowed slightly and then smiled as he spoke to Queen Leila.

The wide sleeves of his robe couldn't conceal the bracelet made of various precious gems on his wrist. Under the bright torchlight, the grease on his face, like the gems on his hands, was almost blinding.

Viserys turned to look at the other person. He instinctively felt that this person was not so simple. Perhaps he hadn't just happened to pass by Duskwood and then happened to go to Pentos and pass by Dragonstone.

Perhaps he also had some ulterior motive.

However, they eventually arrived at Dragonstone, and Viserys kept these words to himself and never told anyone.

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The sound of flowing water lingered in their ears. As the boats approached the shore, people on the bank spotted them. After a brief exchange, the large ship successfully docked at the shore, and the people who came to greet them arrived quickly.

"Your Majesty the Queen."

"Your Majesty the Queen."

Two men arrived in haste: one was an old scholar in white robes, and the other was the steward who had taken over the island after Prince Rhaegar left Dragonstone.

The two knelt on one knee to welcome the Queen and the Prince. The old scholar, being quite old, was trembling. Viserys, having received a signal from his mother, quickly stepped forward to help the old scholar, who seemed to have one foot in the grave, to his feet.

“Sir Daniel, it’s been a long time.”

Queen Leila placed one hand on her lower abdomen, her long silver hair swaying gently in the sea breeze. Her beautiful eyes gazed quietly at the elderly scholar with gray hair, as if witnessing the relentless passage of time. After a long while, she spoke softly.

"Yes, Princess Leila..."

The Old Maester, a long-serving servant of the Targaryen family for generations, has served them since the time of Rhaeira's great-grandfather, Aegon V.

Scholar Daniel could be said to have watched Leila and the current King Iris grow up.

He had seen Leila Targaryen's lively and lovely teenage years, and had blessed her and Sir Bonifur Hasty's passionate love affair. Finally, Maester Daniels witnessed Leila's wedding to her brother Aerys.

Because of the long journey, they did not linger at the port. The group walked and talked along the rugged road, heading towards the castle that resembled a giant dragon on the distant hill.

The distant villages and towns were shrouded in darkness, a deep and somber scene. Dragonstone had a small population and scarce resources, but it was the 'birthplace' of the Targaryen family.

More than two hundred years ago, Aegon Targaryen I and his two sisters devised their plans to conquer Westeros here.

Queen Leila was helping Maester Daniel, who looked like a grandmother and granddaughter, as they reminisced, while Viserys was dragging the still dizzy and unsteady Renis along. Another middle-aged man who had come with Maester Daniel glanced at Renis a few more times.

"David Shad".

The middle-aged man in leather armor glanced at Renis a few times before suddenly speaking.

"Ok?"

Viserys turned his head slightly when he heard his voice, only to find that the other person was looking at him.

“My name is David Shad, Your Highness.”

The middle-aged man spoke up again to explain.

"Hello, Sir Shad."

Viserys pulled Renis aside and politely nodded to the other person. He didn't know why this person wanted to chat with him, but he paused slightly as soon as he spoke.

The man didn't seem to care about the expression on Viserys's face; he was already used to it.

The surname Shad is the name given to bastards from Dorne, and the man was originally given to Prince Rhaegar as a 'gift' when Dorne and the Targaryen family arranged a marriage.

This is also why many of Rhaegar's men were loyal to Dorne.

The two greeted each other and then fell silent again. Apart from Queen Leila catching up with Scholar Daniel, the rest of the group remained silent.

The majestic castle perched atop the hill gradually came into view. Stone Drum Tower, the main fortress of Dragonstone Island, gets its name from the rumbling sounds that echoed within its ancient walls during storms.

Entering through the main gate, the castle's entrance is the mouth of a dragon, and the dragon claws lining the walls serve as torch stands, their roaring flames casting long shadows and illuminating the castle's interior.

Dragonstone's castle is entirely built of black stone, and the overall atmosphere is somewhat oppressive and solemn. Viserys walks inside the castle, constantly looking around with curiosity.

The group then entered the main hall of the castle.

Queen Leila sat in the main seat of the hall, while Maester Daniel and David Shad, the former acting butler, sat in the side seats beside her.

The old maid who had fled to Dragonstone with the Queen took Renis in her arms and led the little girl to rest.

The servants and soldiers inside the castle were busy cleaning and tidying up.

And at this time.

Queen Leila looked at Viserys and suddenly spoke.

"Viserys".

"Kneel here."

Chapter 13 Coronation

"Viserys".

"Kneel here."

The silver-haired boy was slightly taken aback when he heard his mother's request.

However, neither Maester Daniel nor Steward David Shad, who were seated beside the throne, showed any surprise.

News of what happened in King's Landing has been gradually arriving. Just as Queen Leila and Viserys left Westeros and set sail, King's Landing had already officially fallen.

Lord Tywin Lannister led 12,000 soldiers to King's Landing under the banner of loyalty to the king, but was refused entry by Aerys II.

The Grand Master of the Royal Court, Pyr, overpowered Varys, the Chief of Intelligence, and persuaded the King to open the city gates to welcome the Western Army into the city.

However, once the gates of King's Landing were opened and the Lannister army entered the city, the Duke of Casterly Rock, who had previously pledged allegiance, suddenly turned on them and, in the name of Robert Baratheon, ordered his army to begin sacking King's Landing.

This city, which had never been breached from the outside before, has once again fallen from within.

Meanwhile, the fate of King Aerys II, who is still in King's Landing, is unknown. No confirmed news has been received, but it is presumed that he is likely dead.

Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why Queen Leila has suddenly made such a decision.

"Your Majesty the Queen."

At this moment, the old scholar sitting to the side suddenly spoke, and then stood up shakily, holding onto his chair.

"If we wish to crown His Highness, we must also follow the will of the Seven Gods."

The coronation of a new king is a major event, requiring a very elaborate ceremony. First, a proper cathedral is necessary. During the Targaryen dynasty, most kings were crowned at St. Baelor's Cathedral.

There happens to be a shrine on Dragonstone, where, it is said, Aegon the Conqueror knelt and prayed on the eve of his departure to conquer the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

However, according to the Targaryen family records, this is not credible, because Aegon only suddenly converted to the Seven after reaching Oldtown during the conquest of Westeros.

Therefore, this sanctuary must have been built after the conquest.

A church alone is not enough for the coronation of a new king.

The new king will also need to be crowned by the archbishop and several other archbishops. During the coronation, the king will be anointed with holy oil, and the archbishop will recite words of blessing, etc.

However, the barren Dragonstone Island now has nothing but a chapel, and even monks and nuns are scarce, let alone archbishops and superbishops.

Queen Leila seemed slightly dazed upon hearing Scholar Daniel's words, then lowered her head and rubbed her temples.

“I’m sorry, Bachelor Daniel.”

I lost my composure a bit.

Although the silver-haired woman appeared very strong, the pain of her country's destruction and her family's loss still gnawed at her flesh like ants, causing her to lose her composure.

All she wanted was to pass on the throne and crown her child, so that the flame of hope in her heart would not be extinguished.

The Targaryen dynasty did not fall during her generation.

"In that case, let's go to the sanctuary."

Then the old maid helped Queen Leila to her feet, while Sir Shad, who was sitting on the other side, also stood up, leaning on his sword, and spoke.

"Then Your Majesty, I will go and fetch the monk."

"There's no need to go looking for those monks."

"Jazz".

However, the silver-haired woman immediately rejected the butler's suggestion.

Queen Leila stood in front of the seat at the center of the round table, looking at everyone present. The golden crown, inlaid with rubies at its center, shimmered brightly under the torches.

He took a deep breath to rouse himself, and then spoke.

"These are extraordinary times."

"I will crown Viserys, as long as the Seven Gods are watching."

...

The sanctuary on Dragonstone contains statues of the Seven Gods.

Viserys was kneeling beneath the statues of the Seven Gods, with his mother, Queen Leila Targaryen, standing beside him.

The queen, now dressed in a black velvet gown, appeared even more regal. Her figure was slender and graceful, with long silver hair cascading down to her waist. One hand rested on Viserys's head, while the other held a vow written by Maester Daniel, which she read aloud in a deep voice.