Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

The root cause of this phenomenon is that although Zal Island has a vast area, its freshwater resources are extremely scarce. The two largest freshwater resources are the Sweet Lotus Valley and the Red Flower Valley.

Therefore, controlling these two freshwater resources would enable successful domination of Zal Island.

The tribal alliance of the Summer Islands is demanding that Asha hand over the freshwater resources of the two valleys.

Of course, this does not mean returning the Sweet Lotus Valley and Red Flower Valley tribes, which have already submitted to the sea monster's daughter, to their former allies.

If they had such a mindset, understanding what unity and governance mean, they wouldn't still be in a state of unification to this day.

As for the Summer Islands, because they are far from all the continents and drift alone on the Summer Sea, their historical process has not been interfered with by any powerful civilizations. They are still in the stage of primitive tribal civilization, where only the fittest survive.

They all greedily threatened and demanded, wanting to seize control of Zal Island, thus giving Asha, who had been watching from the sidelines, another opportunity.

As the daughter of Baron Greyjoy, who has always believed in and dedicated himself to restoring the Ancient Way, Asha is no different from her father, but she is also not a soft-hearted person. Later, Asha's soldiers actually discovered traces of a large gold mine on the Golden Head Peninsula, which made her even more determined to maintain her rule over the area.

War then broke out, and the two sides engaged in several fierce battles. A year ago, Asha Greyjoy led thousands of tribal warriors and Imperial soldiers from Zaler Island to successfully storm Lotus Harbor on Valano Island, completely ending the last rule of the local tribes of the Summer Islands.

She thus became the true 'Queen of the Summer Islands', controlling the surrounding islands including Kagoshima and Torikoshima, unifying the entire Summer Islands with force, disbanding all the tribes large and small, and commanding more than 10,000 tribal warriors, while the capital remained in Lotus Harbor.

Romy Pike, a pirate by birth, stood below the throne room, speaking eloquently about the legendary expedition of Asha Greyjoy, the Empress's female commander.

Meanwhile, the nobles, wealthy merchants, and commoners from the seven kingdoms in the throne room all looked at each other in disbelief, seeing the shock in each other's eyes, and even couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

They were astonished by the vastness of the world, that so many brilliant civilizations existed even at the far ends of the earth.

They were even more shocked by the sight of the two thousand-strong Imperial fleet that set sail from King's Landing. They still vividly remembered that scene. Later, there were rumors that these people had all died, but they never expected that this group of people would conquer a country at the end of the world.

However, while everyone in the throne room was shocked, they couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. After all, legendary stories always get people excited and make them want to immerse themselves in the story.

Who wouldn't want to be the next 'Conqueror' Aegon?

Many nobles from the seven kingdoms were already considering whether they should organize a fleet to sail far away.

Chapter 749 Vassal Principality

So many years have passed.

The ancient city has undergone tremendous changes. The city walls have been extended outwards, expanding the city's scale. Magnificent wonders have sprung up from the ground, and the children who once played knight games have grown into dashing young men.

"His Majesty."

A muscular young man with blue eyes and reddish-brown hair, his face serious and meticulous, first knocked on the door, then pushed it open and spoke.

"The person has been brought here."

The reddish-brown-haired boy was Robb Stark, Viserys's squire. Several years had passed since he joined Viserys's service, and he was now sixteen years old and grown up.

Perhaps it won't be long before he leaves King's Landing and returns to his hometown to assume the post of Governor of the North.

Of course, this is what Robb has always hoped for.

Lord Lord of the North is currently being held in the purview of Lord Rickard Karstark, although his mother, Lady Catelyn, has told him that Lord Rickard is trustworthy, and that Lord Rickard Karstark regularly writes to Robb to update him on the situation in the North.

Robb still felt that he should hold power in his own hands to feel secure, and he also disliked Rickard Karstark addressing him as 'Young Master' in his letters, and subtly coaxing him like a child between the lines.

"I am not a child!"

"I'm all grown up now!"

Therefore, Robb would roar inwardly every time he received a letter from the North.

However, now that his mother, Lady Catelyn, has returned to Winterfell with his younger siblings, Robb has no one to confide in.

He couldn't tell his sister Sansa, who was a lady-in-waiting to the queen, so he had to keep his resentment to himself.

Over the years, everything and everyone has changed, and Viserys is no exception.

He sat in his chair with his back to the desk, his fingers gently stroking the ground, seemingly gazing at the distant sea, but in reality he was resting with his eyes closed, because he could see the sea view outside without even looking.

Over the years, Viserys' appearance hasn't changed much. If there's any change, it's that he has more stubble on his chin and lips.

However, compared to a certain young man standing to the side who was deliberately growing a beard to appear mature, Viserys's aura underwent a more dramatic change.

He doesn't need a beard as a symbol of a man's maturity and authority. He can make people uneasy simply by sitting there without saying a word, or by making a gesture with his fingers or by a subtle change in his eyes.

And now Robb Stark has brought the very same captain of the Stormrage, whom Asha trusted and trusted right-hand man, 'One-Eyed' Romy Pike, who was speaking so eloquently in the throne room yesterday.

He carried an important mission, which could not be discussed during the five-hundred-person audience in the throne room, but which was what His Majesty the Emperor's private advisor, Tyrion Lannister, had told them yesterday.

Tyrion would relay this message, which is why Viserys summoned him alone today.

"His Majesty."

Although he had already met His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire in the Throne Room yesterday, this private meeting today still made the Iron Islands bastard, who was wearing a black eye patch, feel a surge of nervousness.

Given his background, if it weren't for a stroke of luck, he would never have been able to set foot in the throne room, let alone have a private audience with the emperor in the palace.

"His Majesty."

"Lady Asha Greyjoy asked me to bring this..."

Romy Pike then took a letter from his pocket, bearing the coat of arms of House Greyjoy, and handed it to Robb Stark, who was serving as his squire.

Robb took the letter in his hand, glanced at it briefly to make sure it wasn't poisoned, and then respectfully handed it to Viserys.

Viserys took the letter, and with a flick of his finger, he precisely cut open the envelope as if it were a scissor, then pulled out the letter inside. All that Asha Greyjoy wanted to say was on it.

Viserys' eyes flickered slightly after reading the entire letter, and he remained silent for a long time.

Meanwhile, Robb Stark glanced at the Iron Islands bastard beside him, while the one-eyed captain looked completely bewildered, for he had no idea what was written in the letter.

"Asha Greyjoy... meritorious in expeditions and pioneering efforts."

"He was conferred the title of Grand Duke of the Summer Islands, with the right to inherit the title and benefit his descendants."

Viserys sat behind his desk and read the letter for a long time without speaking before finally speaking.

He bestowed upon Asha Greyjoy the highest rank of nobility ever granted in the Empire's history, a rank even greater than that of the Duke of Summerhall bestowed by Renis and the Duke of Dragonstone bestowed by Daenerys.

Because of Asha's meritorious service in the expedition, Viserys had promised her a high position before she set off, and that she could choose any castle in the Seven Kingdoms upon her return.

She had always wanted to fulfill her dream of being granted a title and being called 'Madam' as a woman.

However, Asha's expedition, by a twist of fate or by chance, opened up a vast territory, directly conquering the entire Summer Islands and becoming their unique queen.

Viserys, of course, wouldn't be so greedy and shameless as to seize land from his own men.

Moreover, the Summer Isles are not lands claimed by the Iron Throne, and even the Valyrian Freehold has never conquered or ruled these lands, although they are not too far away.

Perhaps because the land was barren at that time, the Valyrian dragon kings did not take notice of it.

Therefore, this was Asha's own pioneering achievement, and it rightfully belonged to her. On the surface, Asha's letter was a report of the victory to the emperor of the empire, but in reality, it was full of 'Praise me!'

Therefore, Viserys was not stingy and directly granted Asha Greyjoy the title of Grand Duchess, which would be passed down through generations, making her a true ruler of her own country, and bringing the Duchy of Summer Islands into the sphere of imperial vassalage.

In theory, from now on, the Duchy of the Summer Islands will need to pay tribute to the Empire, and the Empire will also need to provide protection for its vassal states. However, due to the great distance between the two sides, it will most likely only be a formal relationship.

However, the Duchy of Midsummer Islands, as a thorn or outpost of an empire, has firmly rooted itself in the Summer Sea, and no one can easily remove it.

Furthermore, the empire's influence was extended along the sea to more distant places, such as Slaver's Bay, the continent of Sothros, Qarth, and even the countries and regions around the Jade Sea, Great Morak Island, Thunder Road, the Golden Empire, and so on.

Viserys had actually achieved, or even exceeded, his initial goal, so naturally he wouldn't be stingy.

Chapter 750 Monster

Due to historical reasons, the nearest city-states of Slaver's Bay are now forced to consider the impact of the rebuilt Valyrian Empire on them.

Because the Valyrian Freehold once turned the land of the Gorgis Empire, which is now Slaver's Bay, into scorched earth, and Meereen, Yunkai, and other places were once Valyrian colonies, just like the Summer Islands are today.

It is even said that a fleet laden with gifts has set sail from Meereen toward the far west, in preparation for establishing diplomatic relations with the Empire.

In her letter, Asha also made a request: she wanted a woman.

That was Brienne of Tarth, the 'Beauty' who had once clashed and fought with her in a tavern in King's Landing.

Countess Brienne Tarth of Twilighthall has now graduated from the Military Academy and is serving in the Legion in the Riverlands. As a high-ranking officer in the Legion, she commands a thousand elite Imperial soldiers.

Asha wanted Brienne to go to the Summer Isles to help her, and even promised her a high-ranking position and a generous salary.

Of course, Viserys wouldn't force her to do this; it would be up to Brienne herself. If she wanted to go out and explore the world, then she could. If she wanted to stay home, she would certainly still have a place to use her talents in the future.

The empire's army has been expanding for several years now, precisely to guard against enemies coming from the north.

根据旧镇学院提供的数据，上一个夏天是伊耿历289年到292年也就是新历元年的前一年，而如今从293年到299年几乎追平了伊耿历223年——230年的七年长夏。

However, neither the earlier demands for rewards nor the later requests for people were very important. Asha's main purpose in the letter was placed at the end, which is why Viserys remained silent for a long time after reading the entire letter.

Did it bring it?

Then Viserys stood up from his chair and asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Iron Islands' bastards couldn't help but tense up at the mention of this 'thing,' because their main purpose for this trip was actually to escort 'it.'

Anyone can have problems, but 'it' absolutely cannot have problems.

Because 'it' is Lady Asha Greyjoy, no, she should now be called the Grand Duchess, and he is the Grand Duchess's uncle, Victarion.

However, now that Victarion has completely transformed into a terrifying monster known as the 'Deep One,' Viserys's eyes have become serious.

Because he had personally experienced those terrifying demonized monsters, anything related to Valyria would arouse his vigilance, especially since he had seen this half-human, half-fish monster in Gillian's diary.

"Take me to see it."

...

The crates and wagons carrying Victalion were unloaded from the port and transported to King's Landing, but they were unable to enter the Red Keep.

After all, it was such a large thing, and it couldn't be disassembled, so the Unsullied Commander Black Bug certainly couldn't let it in.

However, with His Majesty the Emperor's permission, the specially made carriage and the mysterious large box were naturally allowed to enter the Red Castle.

The Unsullied commander, Black Bug, had cold eyes and his hands clasped behind his back. He watched the carriage pass through the gate and enter the Red Keep, then nodded succinctly to the soldier beside him.

"Follow."

He was still somewhat uneasy about the large box, naturally because of the occasional noises coming from inside it.

Is there a...living creature locked inside?

But what living creature could be kept in such a movable prison cart? The exterior is a wooden box, and inside are iron bars as thick as a baby's arm. What kind of creature needs to be imprisoned in such a box?

Fortunately, the royal family now resides in Highgarden year-round, and the Red Keep, as the legitimate palace, has been vacant for four years. Only Viserys occasionally travels between the two places and spends a short night at the Red Keep.