Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

"Understood, Your Highness!"

The Unsullied soldier, wearing a helmet, lowered his head and answered in a meticulous voice.

Renis nodded in satisfaction and then continued into the castle.

These clothes, woven with the coat of arms of the Baratheon family, are made of the finest silks, clothes that ordinary people could never afford in their entire lives.

Logically, these items embroidered with the crests of rival families should have been destroyed. However, Renesas was kind-hearted and frugal. The Baratheon family had only ruled Dragonstone for a few years, while the Targaryens had ruled it for nearly three hundred years.

Although she was going to remove all the silks and replace them with the Targaryen coat of arms, she couldn't bear to see all the fine silks burned in a fire, so she distributed them to the people so they could make themselves a nice garment.

After receiving orders, the Unsullied soldiers went down to handle these matters, while Renis had already entered the castle.

Everything inside the castle was extremely familiar to Renis—every room, every corridor, the empty hall, and the stone throne in the center.

Renis remembered that Viserys had met Braavos's envoy here before leaving Dragonstone, and that she had sat on it before; it was cold and hard, not very comfortable.

However, I never imagined that one day I would return here as a conqueror...

The girl with long brown hair, dressed in bright armor, stood in the hall, staring blankly at the throne in the center, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Because they were so familiar with each other, Viserys didn't notice that as time went by, the two carefree girls had gradually grown up and each had their own worries.

Black Bug stood with his hands behind his back, and Legion Commander Mistoin remained silent, as if afraid of disturbing Renis.

After a while, Renis came to her senses and gave a slightly apologetic smile.

"Feel sorry."

Then he looked around and asked.

"I heard that the wife and daughter of Stannis Baratheon, the usurper's brother, have been captured?"

Where are they?

Chapter 398 Conquering Tide Head Island

Celine Florence and her daughter remained in the castle's dining room, but the Baratheon soldiers beside them had been escorted out and replaced by Unsullied soldiers.

Then Reines pushed open the door and walked in. The mother and daughter were trembling a little. The little girl, Shirin, was so frightened that she cried uncontrollably, while her mother, Celeste Florence, had a bit of the air of the Duchess of Dragonstone.

She saw Reines walk in, suppressed her fear, put her daughter aside, stood up from her chair, and gave a slight bow.

"Your Highness."

Through the Unsullied soldiers she had just encountered, she also learned that the one personally leading the army to attack Dragonstone was the niece of the 'false king' Viserys, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, another dragon rider from the Targaryen family.

Renis looked at the little girl crying uncontrollably and the woman who was trying to remain calm but whose body was trembling beneath her clothes, and sighed softly.

She didn't make things difficult for the poor mother and daughter. After saying a few simple words, she didn't throw Seris and her daughter into prison, but allowed them to continue living in the castle until Stannis was captured or the war ended.

The principle of not extending punishment to family members is an unspoken rule among the nobility. Everyone leaves a way out; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many ancient families that have survived for hundreds or thousands of years if they could kill indiscriminately.

However, Celine and her daughter were not allowed to leave the castle and were confined to the area under the soldiers' surveillance.

Renis then sat on the throne on Dragonstone and skillfully relayed the commands one by one.

Because Viserys often left his post without permission, Renis had gained experience overseeing the country for him. In addition, she had a good teacher, her uncle Oberyn, who was very knowledgeable. At a young age, the girl was already able to handle political and military affairs independently and skillfully.

That's why Viserys felt confident enough to let Reyne personally lead a large army to Dragonstone.

However, Dragonstone was not the end for this army; Renis was preparing to go further.

She sat on the stone throne in the Great Hall of Dragonstone, seeking the advice of three commanders: Misty Toyn, commander of the Golden Company; Lord Geoffrey Brecken, commander of the Dragonstone fleet; and Black Worm, commander of the Unsullied.

Then a unified and positive opinion was reached.

Then, the next day.

The Targaryen army launched a blitzkrieg against Dragonstone, and the garrison surrendered without a fight. However, the Targaryen army rested for only one day before setting sail again to advance on another island not far from Dragonstone.

The Valerian family's Tidehead Island.

Lord Geoffrey Brecken, First Lord of the Navy, led the Dragonstone fleet, along with some soldiers from the Gold Regiment, on a voyage to Tidehead Island.

House Valerian was originally a distant relative of House Targaryen, both being families that once lived in Freehold. However, House Valerian was not one of the ancient forty houses, but rather a newly emerging family that rose to prominence after the Empire was established.

Long before Inar Targaryen led his entire family to Dragonstone, House Valerian had already settled on Tidehead Island.

In the early Targaryen dynasty, the Valerian family held considerable power within the dynasty. The first Kingsguard captain and the first Master of the Seas were both from the Valerian family. For a time, the position of Master of the Seas was reserved for members of the Valerian family, and it was said that the position had become hereditary within the Valerian family.

However, even the closest family relationships eventually cannot withstand the test of time and the influence of interests.

The Targaryen family fell in the War of the Usurper, and the Valerian family initially declared neutrality, but eventually secretly allied themselves with the Usurper, betraying his distant relatives.

Ultimately, the combined forces of Stannis's royal fleet launched a surprise attack on Dragonstone, resulting in the near annihilation of the Dragonstone fleet. Commander-in-Chief Geoffrey Brecken was nearly killed by an arrow to the chest, and the Targaryen family lost their last territory in Westeros.

Now, however, the Targaryen family has returned, and it is time to take revenge on the traitors one by one.

The mighty Dragonstone fleet, carrying soldiers of the Golden Company, headed towards Tidehead Island, while the self-proclaimed 'loyal, brave, and honest' Valerian family of Tidehead Island was already in complete chaos.

Because of their proximity, they discovered this morning that Dragonstone had been captured by the Targaryen army.

Lord Monford Valerian of Tidehead hastily appealed to King's Landing for help, hoping to receive support from the royal fleet anchored there. He knew that he had betrayed House Targaryen on the battlefield and that it was almost impossible for him to be forgiven.

Therefore, he also arranged for his wife, his newborn child Monterey, and other family members to flee.

"Come on!"

"Take our children and escape to King's Landing!"

The handsome Earl of Montfort Valerian, clad in armor, stood at the harbor, embracing and kissing his wife, his long golden hair fluttering in the wind.

The warships then set sail for King's Landing.

Lord Montfort stood on the lookout tower, watching the warship carrying his family sail away, and a relaxed smile finally appeared on his face.

However...

The Earl of Montfort was too hasty in his celebration, and his plans were already too late.

The Targaryen army attacked Tidehead Island faster than Monford had anticipated. The Dragonstone fleet, burning with vengeance and determined to avenge the betrayal of years past, swept in and easily surrounded Tidehead Island.

Boom boom boom—

One by one, the giant rocks flew into the sky and then fell back down.

The ship carrying the family of Earl Montford Valerian of Tidehead Island had just left the port and had not sailed far when it was met with a fierce bombardment from the catapults of the Black Death.

In an instant, the Valerian family's warship was torn to pieces and sank into the sea. Count Monford Valerian, who was standing on the port, witnessed the whole scene and was instantly filled with rage.

However, Tidehead Island was subsequently attacked by the Targaryen army. Countless soldiers of the Golden Company landed on Tidehead Island. The soldiers of House Valerian fought desperately, but unfortunately, the difference in strength was too great, and they were all killed, leaving corpses strewn all over the island.

"kill!"

Boulders burning with oil blasted open the castle gates like cannonballs. Earl Monford Valerian fought his way through the castle but was captured and then escorted in a sorry state to Dragonstone.

Blackwater Bay was breached by the Targaryen army in a matter of days, and their army advanced menacingly toward King's Landing.

...

Meanwhile, in distant Pentos.

A piece of good news suddenly arrived.

This even alarmed Oberyn, who was training his army day and night in preparation for landing in Westeros.

He rode a fast horse and, escorted by his personal guards, arrived in Pentos overnight.

It turns out that Princess Arianne Martell, the 'future queen', is pregnant.

According to the local doctors in Pentos, Ariane is probably two months pregnant.

It was shortly after Viserys returned from the Valyrian ruins, during a period of intense passion and reunion, when he was unexpectedly shot.

Chapter 399 Pregnancy

This news was like a bombshell in the city of Pentos, causing an immediate uproar.

The news leaked out, and countless citizens, mercenaries, and sailors of Pentos, both inside and outside the city, couldn't help but discuss it, even raising a toast to His Majesty the King in the tavern.

Having a successor is the best insurance for the entire faction and for protecting the interests of everyone.

Viserys rose to fame at a young age and shouldered the heavy responsibility of reviving House Targaryen. As he made his way forward step by step, countless interest groups gathered under the banner of Targaryen, and everyone relied on this banner for their livelihood.

From Pentos to Andalus, from Sentinel Tower to Mount Norfolk, from the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the Dothraki, the Unsullied Legion, the Golden Company, and so on.

However, Viserys became famous too early, was young, held a high position, and his lack of offspring had already become apparent long ago.

For the leader of a power or the king of a country, having no heir is a very dangerous thing. The interests of everyone cannot be guaranteed, and a seemingly powerful country can easily fall apart overnight.

Just like before, Aquaman Braavos secretly sent Faceless Men to assassinate Viserys.

Their enemies all know that the Targaryen family, which now seems unstoppable, has its greatest weakness in Viserys himself.

If Viserys were to die suddenly, the Targaryen family would easily fall into division without a successor, since both princesses are dragon riders and rightful Targaryen heirs.

Renis was a few years older and had the title of Princess, possessing extensive experience as regent, and she also had the support of Dorne and other generals.

Although Daenerys is younger, her bloodline is purer than Renesas', and she enjoys a higher reputation among the people as the Mother of Dragons. She also has the support of many of the earliest Andal soldiers who followed Viserys.

However, all of this was based on the fact that Viserys had no children.

If Viserys had an heir, all his problems would be solved. His heir would only be his descendants, who would be supported by all his ministers.

...

Inside the Nine-Tower Palace.

Now that Viserys and Reyne have both left, Pentos has entered the era of Daenerys's rule.

"Your Highness, Stormborn, Mother of Dragons, Princess Daenerys Targaryen..."

The guild leader of the merchants' guild below the stage prostrated himself on the ground, calling out Daenerys's name loudly.

Not long ago, the merchants' guild clashed with the port's laborers, mainly over issues such as wages and working hours.

Pentos did not explicitly prohibit the abolition of slavery, so the issue of slavery still existed in the city, along with a large number of workers.

This conflict stems primarily from a previous vandalism incident.

The silver-haired girl sat on the throne where Viserys and Renis had once sat, her head adorned with a gleaming golden crown. She seemed somewhat uneasy, her pretty face filled with nervousness.

Daenerys is at an age where she can't sit still, but her brother has dumped this whole mess on her.