Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

Click...

He moved the door open slightly and peered out.

I realized that there was a room outside, but no candles were lit, only the dim moonlight shining in, bringing a little bit of light.

The first mercenary then climbed out, looked around and found the room empty, then waved to the people below.

Several mercenaries from the Wind Blowing Group, along with Kago, crawled out from beneath the tunnel.

"Chief Kago, there's no one here."

A mercenary, gripping his longsword with both hands, looked around cautiously and spoke.

Kago then inspected the room and saw a single bed with some messy bedding. He walked over and put his hand inside to feel around.

His expression then changed slightly.

"Warm."

There was someone here just now!

However, at this moment...

A cold ray of light descended from the rooftop and pierced through the back of a mercenary's neck, penetrating his spine.

Then he quickly drew his sword and left.

puff--

Fresh blood gushed out like a spring.

...

the other side.

bang——

The red-haired woman was taken to the dungeon of the palace where Viserys was staying and imprisoned.

They are heavily guarding the area in preparation for any possible rescue attempts.

In Viserys's bedroom, the lights were dim, and the firelight flickered slightly.

Illyrio and Jon Clinton appeared there, and they were both surprised and delighted to see Viserys sitting on the bed looking quite well.

The good news is that Viserys is mostly unharmed, but the shock is how quickly he is recovering.

Viserys was already dressed, and they couldn't see that his wounds had healed. They just assumed that Viserys was recovering well and was already able to sit up.

"Your Majesty, was this truly the work of the Faceless Ones?"

Jon Clinton, whose hair had now regained its long, greyish-red color, asked with a serious expression.

He no longer needs to hide his identity.

Chapter 227 The Sea King's Plan

"There is no direct evidence to prove that it was done by the Faceless Ones."

Viserys sat on the bed, dressed in a loose robe, his long, silver-gold hair reflecting the candlelight.

Whether it was their imagination or not, Illyrio and Jon both felt that Viserys seemed to have changed.

His hair flowed down like real molten silver, even shimmering, and his eyes were clearer and brighter than before.

It was a stunning color, like a magnificent gemstone. When you were looked at by those eyes, you felt a cool sensation all over your body, like a gentle breeze on your face.

Simply put, their king seems to be more handsome than before.

"His Majesty's complexion is truly..."

Illyrio didn't know how to describe Viserys's change, but this transformation suddenly gave him, a man who only loved women and never had any interest in men, a feeling of being moved.

Meanwhile, the former King's Hand of the Targaryen dynasty was also watching Viserys closely.

He felt the same way, and even though Jon was somewhat reluctant to admit it, Viserys now seemed more handsome than the 'Silver Prince' he followed.

He also heard Viserys's words, nodded slightly, and felt much more relaxed.

If this wasn't the work of the Faceless Ones, then it's alright; it means Braavos doesn't intend to turn against the Targaryens.

However, Viserys calmly observed the two people in front of him, noticing their expressions, then shook his head, smiled, and spoke.

"But it's pretty close to the truth."

Illyrio is the kingdom's new Minister of Finance. He was once a self-made wealthy merchant governor, so he naturally knows everything about money.

This is far better than those noble treasurers who never carry a single gold dragon in their pockets, such as the Duke of Tyrell in the Reach.

Viserys always advocated that professionals should do professional things and listen to their opinions rather than judging people based on their status or rank.

Just like the basic system of the new dynasty, merit is the basis for advancement rather than rank.

On the other hand, Jon Clinton, the Prime Minister who was expelled during the reign of Viserys' father, Aerys II, was undoubtedly capable and loyal.

He highly values ​​honor, and perhaps he shares some common ground with that of Eddard Stark, the Duke of the North.

Although Viserys had asked about the 'Aegon Targaryen,' Jon Clinton was visibly hesitant and ultimately did not tell the truth.

He may still have reservations about Viserys, but Viserys has no doubt about his loyalty.

If people like this can't be considered loyal, then Viserys has very few people he can rely on.

Now, one of these two men is the new dynasty's treasurer, and the other holds no official position but is Viserys's personal advisor.

It is very important for Viserys to hear their opinions on the next steps.

As soon as Viserys finished speaking, Illyrio and Jon Clinton's expressions changed slightly.

Viserys's statement almost confirmed that the assassin was the infamous Faceless One, but there was no direct evidence to prove it.

"Your Majesty, it's not good news that Braavos wants to attack us."

The two exchanged a glance, then Jon took a deep breath, shook his head, and spoke.

"However... that was bound to happen sooner or later."

"We will inevitably clash with Braavos in the future."

The Targaryens' continued expansion on Essos will inevitably infringe upon the interests of Braavos.

This was an intractable fundamental problem, and the relationship between the two sides changed from friendly to lukewarm. The Targaryen family replaced and annexed Pentos, becoming the new threat to Braavos.

Bravos is probably kicking himself now.

"So what should we do next, Your Majesty?"

"Should we take advantage of the approaching winter in the Seven Kingdoms to strike first and settle accounts with Braavos?"

Jon, dressed in bright armor that shimmered faintly in the candlelight, rested one hand on his sword hilt, glanced at Illyrio, and then spoke.

Braavos was indeed very powerful, ranking first among the free trade city-states.

However, Braavos, though strong, was not invincible. It took the Braavos two hundred years to conquer Pentos, during which six major battles were fought, with Braavos winning four and losing two.

However, for the Targaryen family now, it is not advisable to defeat Braavos by going it alone; they must find allies.

Who are our potential allies?

"Kohol? Norfos? Or the Great Lords of Telos?"

The dim candlelight flickered gently in the room as Viserys got up from the bed and walked to the table.

"His Majesty."

Illyrio reached out to help him up, but Viserys waved him off.

The silver-haired boy stood by the table, his fingers tracing the wood grain on the surface, then turned and spoke.

"Because of the slave system, Tylos, Reese and Mill all had a bad relationship with Braavos, and even had a conflict with him a long time ago."

"But they cannot therefore take the initiative to become enemies with Braavos."

"Valantis, on the other hand, disliked Braavos and wanted to compete for the leadership of the trading city-states, but unfortunately the two were too far apart geographically."

Viserys snorted at this point, while Illyrio, on the other side, shook his head and joked upon hearing Viserys's words.

"If we really have to go to war with Braavos, Slave Bay will definitely give us support."

"Bravos has certainly had its share of disrupting their business."

But then Illyrio's tone shifted slightly.

"However, war is not limited to the way of swords and spears, Your Majesty."

"Gold can also be used as a means of warfare, and it is even more deadly in its invisible way."

Illyrio spoke calmly, his hands tucked into his wide sleeves, his gaze following Viserys the entire time.

“We also have a large number of loan contracts with Iron Bank.”

"With these gold coins borrowed on IOUs, the Iron Treasury won't easily let the Sea King turn against us."

"After all, Aquaman is just Aquaman, not Emperor Braavos."

Illyrio was blunt, and his words directly pointed out a flaw in the Braavos political system.

As an elected leader, Aquaman Braavos was neither a king nor an emperor, and did not have absolute power.

Therefore, he needs to balance the interests of all parties in the city-state and reach a compromise before he can make any decision.

"However, this is also the brilliance of Aquaman's move."

Illyrio paused slightly before continuing.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"If you die in this assassination attempt, Braavos will choose either the eldest princess or Princess Daenerys to support as a compliant heir."

"And if you don't die and angrily declare war on Braavos, you'll be playing right into their hands."

Viserys, standing by the table, raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing Illyrio's words and looked at him before speaking.

"So what do you mean?"

"Wait for an opportunity!"