Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

Chapter 59 The Heir

But Viserys hesitated slightly when he said his last words.

"What if something unexpected really happens..."

In the silver-haired boy's mind, a little girl with brown hair appeared—Renice Targaryen, who always liked to cling to him.

Although Renis is still just a child, she is already showing signs of becoming a beauty, and she will surely grow into a stunning beauty who will captivate all seven kingdoms.

Hey! Viserys!

Now, Renes's sweet, heart-melting smile flashed through Viserys's mind.

Because of their close age difference, or for other reasons, Renis didn't like to address him by seniority.

Instead, she always prefers her older brother, calling him "brother" incessantly, or simply calling him by his name without any respect.

Then, immediately afterward, the image of the baby girl wrapped in swaddling clothes appeared in Viserys' mind again.

Daenerys Targaryen.

When the brother and sister first met, Viserys gently held Daenerys's small hand, feeling a strong sense of closeness that was connected by blood, a feeling that could never be severed.

"this..."

Viserys hesitated once again, unable to make a decision immediately.

The old man knew the significance of this decision was profound, so he didn't disturb Viserys.

After a long silence, the boy finally made his choice, raising his head again and speaking earnestly.

"If something really happens to me..."

"I ask Lord Geoffrey to continue to assist my sister, Daenerys Targaryen, in ascending to the Iron Throne."

No one knows what Viserys was thinking during that moment of silence.

Why was this decision made, and what was the basis for it?

Viserys's words now are of great significance; they are tantamount to designating a future heir.

That was his sister, Daenerys Targaryen.

Although Viserys was only eight years old, in this game of power, no one would show him any mercy just because he was a child.

Just as the king sitting on the Iron Throne in King's Landing has begun to use any means necessary to eliminate him, Viserys, even while staying in Dragonstone, still needs to be careful and try his best to survive.

Therefore, Viserys had to make this decision sooner rather than later, even if it sounded cruel, like making his final arrangements in advance.

Did you choose the smaller one?

Sir Jeffrey was slightly surprised when he heard Viserys's decision.

Princess Daenerys was far too young; she was still an infant in swaddling clothes, had no mother, and didn't even know if she would die.

He hadn't expected Viserys to choose a younger girl.

In the old knight's opinion, Viserys and Princess Reyne were clearly closer.

The two children are not only compatible in age, but also in personality.

Even when Viserys is gloomy over something, he will still try to smile when he sees Renis, even if the smile isn't very nice.

but.

Daenerys was, after all, his sister, and the Targaryen bloodline was purer.

Viserys' decision is understandable, given that Rhaenys is half Dornish and not of pure Targaryen blood.

"I understand."

Ser Geoffrey finally nodded, understanding Viserys's will, and designated Daenerys as his successor.

If Viserys were to perish on his journey to Braavos, the infant Daenerys would become the new ruler of Dragonstone.

"Then it's decided."

Having made his decision, Viserys no longer hesitated or wavered.

He beckoned the guards outside to come in, and then summoned back the two Braavos envoys who had just been sent to rest.

In reality, the city magistrate and the chief swordsman did not go very far. They were arranged to rest temporarily in a small hut outside the main hall, waiting for Viserys and his 'ministers' to finish their discussions.

They originally thought it might take a long time to reach a conclusion on this matter.

Furthermore, they didn't have high expectations that Viserys would accept the Sea King's invitation.

After all, the current head of the Targaryen family is just an eight-year-old boy, an age when he might cry if he falls down.

If Queen Leila were still alive and of sound mind, she might accept the invitation to Braavos.

However, the fact that the Queen has now been promoted to Empress Dowager and has been laid to rest is something they certainly didn't expect.

However, before he could even settle into the small room next door, news arrived from the other side.

...

The two messengers returned in haste.

Viserys sat on the throne in the great hall, his small body looking strangely out of place on such a large throne.

The boy wore a crown made of pure gold, with a ruby ​​in the center that looked like a flame, and his hands rested on the armrests of the throne.

Then the young king told them in a clear and calm voice that he had accepted the invitation from the Sea King of Braavos and would soon set off to Braavos to meet the Sea King.

The boy's voice echoed in the silent hall.

The two Braavos envoys standing below exchanged bewildered glances, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

They never expected that this child would actually have the courage to agree to go with them alone to a strange city thousands of miles away.

However, after Viserys finished speaking, Ser Geoffrey stood up at the same time and demanded that Braavos respect the ancient Westeros tradition of 'guest rights' and ensure the safety of the young King Viserys.

Guest rights are a traditional rule observed by the seven kingdoms of Westeros. It means that when a guest, whether commoner or noble, comes to the host's house and accepts bread and salt offered by the host, the guest rights take effect.

During their subsequent visit, neither party may harm the other. Violation of this rule would be a breach of sacred law, believed to be intolerable to both the old and new gods. This applies to both the doctrines of the Old Gods and the Seven Gods.

"Of course, Your Majesty."

"The seven gods and the ancient gods of the Seven Kingdoms also have temples on the Isle of the Gods of Braavos."

Cleon, as the instigator of Braavos, bowed slightly once more and then solemnly assured them.

"Bravos is most trustworthy, because it is as important as our lives."

"Since we have invited you, we will certainly protect your safety throughout the entire process, from the moment you leave Dragonstone until you return here safely."

Chapter 60 Departure

...

Several days have passed since the meeting with the envoy from Braavos at Dragonstone.

Viserys used this time to arrange other matters on Dragonstone.

After makeup and styling, her silver-gold hair was dyed blue, and her once enviable appearance was simply modified, making her less eye-catching.

However, his purple eyes could not conceal the calmness and composure that were completely different from a boy's. His eyes held a breathtaking beauty, like a pale purple gemstone.

The complex runes hidden deep in his eyes are invisible to ordinary people, and looking into this boy's eyes will make you feel an invisible pressure.

This is a fear that comes from the soul, no matter how strong one's body may be.

After his spiritual power surpassed that of mortals and reached another realm, it brought about a small change in Viserys.

If you only see Viserys now, you might just think he's a handsome boy, but if you look him in the eye, that thought will change completely.

A boy from an ordinary wealthy family wouldn't possess this kind of intangible aura, like a magnanimous presence emanating from within.

Viserys was not alone on his journey; he was accompanied by two carefully selected guards who would protect the young king's safety along the way.

The coach originally wanted to personally escort Viserys to Braavos.

However, he was physically weak, his old injuries were flaring up again, and he even fell ill. In the end, Viserys had no choice but to ask him to stay on Dragonstone to recuperate.

In an era of poor medical care, the wound that pierced through his ribs, coupled with the lack of timely treatment and the fact that it dragged on for a day and a night, had left Sir William with a chronic and incurable ailment.

His once strong physique has rapidly shrunk in less than a year, and even his old armor now seems a bit too big.

Viserys couldn't bear to let his coach travel with him any longer, so he insisted that he stay on Dragonstone.

Not long after.

Viserys finally boarded a merchant ship returning to Braavos from King's Landing, arranged by the Braavos envoy.

They left Dragonstone and headed to the distant and mysterious Braavos.

...

wow-

A massive, two-masted, rowing merchant ship sails across the sea, cutting through the waves.

The waves crashed and pounded against the massive, bulky hull, yet it was like a gentle breeze, unable to shake the ship as it steadfastly moved forward in one direction.

The young king sat quietly by the cabin window, gazing at the turbulent sea in the distance, feeling a slight pang of envy.

Braavos truly lived up to its reputation as the center of world trade, possessing immeasurable wealth.

Any merchant ship could easily be converted into a warship, second only to the Targaryen fleet flagship, the Black Death, and it was clear that with some modifications, such as the addition of rams and weapons, this merchant ship could be transformed into a warship at any time.

Not long ago, Viserys personally accompanied Ser Geoffrey on his expedition to Storm's End, where they annihilated Baratheon's fleet on the seas of Shipwrecked Bay.

At that time, Viserys followed the old knight the whole time, saw a lot, asked a lot, so he had some understanding of the fleet's naval operations, and at least he was not completely unfamiliar with them.

Viserys could see just how terrifying the war potential of this giant city-state, the foremost of the nine free trade city-states, was.

If war were to break out, Braavos might be able to quickly assemble an invincible fleet of hundreds of two-masted oarsmen.

The fleets of other city-states were still using longships and small sailing ships as suicide squads to protect the safety of their main ships, but their main ships were just ordinary vessels in Braavos.

Braavos's invincible fleet can then easily block the enemy's maritime trade and supply routes, significantly reducing the enemy's war-making capabilities.

However, Braavos's invincible fleet did not actually pose a significant threat to the nobles of Westeros.

Even the mighty Armada could not possibly surround the entirety of Westeros.