Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

Because the blatant crime was written there, perhaps His Highness the Prince heard about it and that's why he came to investigate.

Although the contents of the notebook are not enough to serve as evidence, this matter cannot withstand investigation, because once investigated, all his bestial acts will be exposed, after all, the truth cannot be hidden forever.

It turns out that what Harry Strickland said was indeed true. Having managed money his whole life, he really had no desire for it. The Strickland family also made a lot of money by manipulating the Golden Company.

However, Harry has another hobby: being a womanizer.

Although Harry Strickland was quite old and needed a cane to walk, he never gave up this hobby. He enjoyed watching all kinds of women, whether beautiful, ordinary, or ugly, pleasuring him. His greatest pleasure was to have sex with as many women as possible and observe these diverse figures.

Therefore, those who wanted to curry favor with Harry Strickland and use his power began to do so, bringing him all sorts of women.

While Harry Strickland was a womanizer who didn't care about looks and accepted all women, he had one requirement: they couldn't be prostitutes. He despised those who were sexually exploited and believed that their facial expressions and voices were all fake.

Therefore, faced with Harry Strickland's special request, these people had no choice but to intensify their efforts and begin looking for suitable candidates for him among the common people in nearby villages and towns.

Those who bribed him were undoubtedly local nobles or wealthy merchants, so the methods they used to find women for him included enticement, kidnapping, and ransom from their husbands.

Some women couldn't resist the temptation and spent a night with old Harry, while others were sold off by their husbands, and some were even kidnapped.

Although Harry Strickland kept his promise to give her money after each night with her, some of the kidnapped women committed suicide because they couldn't bear the humiliation.

Therefore, although Harry Strickland did not kill anyone with his own hands, he actually has a lot of lives on his hands, and if these crimes were made public, they would inevitably arouse public outrage.

The empire now follows the rule of law, and nobles are treated the same regardless of their crimes. The former governor of the Riverlands, Hendry Brecken, serves as a cautionary tale. Although officials usually protect each other and turn a blind eye, if things escalate, Harry Strickland will certainly not escape death.

"Lord Harry Strickland."

However, just as old Harry was secretly regretting his actions, knowing that he was probably doomed to face the Crown Prince's clutches, Heros, who was about to walk out of the door, suddenly stopped.

The young prince with brown hair frowned slightly. He recalled the names of the women he had seen in the notebook, and coupled with Harry Strickland's kind and gentle image, he suppressed his disgust and raised his head to speak calmly.

"If it succeeds, the Western Territory will be yours."

Heros suddenly stopped and spoke, then pushed open the door and left without looking back.

The bald old man with a cane paused slightly upon hearing this, then stared blankly at the door that wasn't completely closed before letting out a long sigh.

Although Harry Strickland was no good, he had spent decades navigating the complexities of life, both in the common people and in the imperial court, and had seen and experienced countless people and events.

"What an amazing young man..."

He knew that with this combination of a big stick and a sweet treat, he could not betray His Highness the Crown Prince under any circumstances; otherwise, his fate would be extremely miserable, whether it was disgrace or attempts to seize the Western Territory.

It was laughable that he had just wanted to negotiate with them, but little did he know that these Targaryen family members never negotiated with anyone.

Harry Strickland couldn't help but recall how Viserys had used a scroll of edict to force the Golden Company to defect and surrender. A look of confusion crossed his face as he wondered why he was powerless against the Targaryen father and son.

...

Since the three Targaryen heirs met at Princes Pass in Dorne and then parted ways, the situation in the Empire has become unpredictable.

The armies in the river valleys and valleys became increasingly active, and food and military supplies suddenly became scarce on the black market.

The black market is sometimes the most sensitive place to the winds of a country. Normally, food, weapons and armor are not in short supply, but now a buyer has suddenly bought up all the goods, which naturally arouses the vigilance of all parties.

The unusual activity in the Riverlands and Valleys naturally alerted King's Landing.

As the King's Hand, Velas Tyrell felt a very bad feeling welling up inside him, but he didn't think that the First Prince, Heroes Targaryen, would be so bold.

His Highness should not be this kind of person.

He should have planned his actions carefully, instead of acting so impulsively. This is not his style at all. Or what is His Highness in such a hurry for?

Lord Chancellor Velas Tyrell was deeply worried, and after consulting Her Majesty the Queen, he sent letters to the Riverlands, the Vale, and His Highness the First Prince to inquire about the cause.

Velas then relayed the Queen's decree, ordering King's Landing to enter a state of alert to prevent a sudden southward advance by the armies of the Riverlands and the Vale, and to blockade the ports at sea to be on alert for the movements of the Dragonstone fleet.

After finishing all that, Velas still felt that something was missing.

"Is something still missing?"

After careful consideration, Velas then wrote a personal letter, on behalf of the Council and the nation, to Her Majesty Daenerys Targaryen, the young queen residing on the continent of Essos...

However, just when Velas thought everything was ready and there were no problems, the unexpected happened so quickly.

Chapter 1003 Captain of the King's Gate

Given the current tense situation within the Empire, everyone from members of the Imperial Council and the highest-ranking nobles to a mere peddler in King's Landing knows that something big is about to happen.

The imperial throne had been vacant for over a decade, and all the princesses and princes had long since come of age. It was only natural that someone would eventually be tempted to make a move.

This person was none other than the Empire's eldest prince, Heros Targaryen. After serving as a prince for over twenty years, he could no longer sit still. He had won the support of many nobles and wanted to take the next step to become the Emperor of the Empire.

The armies in the Riverlands and Valleys are now being frequently mobilized, a sign that they are about to threaten the throne. Therefore, the capital of the empire is now on high alert, guarding against any unforeseen events.

Many soldiers patrolled the streets of King's Landing, and the city gates were closed at sunset and reopened at dawn the following day.

A tall knight riding a black horse arrived at the King's Gate for inspection, surrounded by soldiers. He dismounted, his white hair fluttering slightly in the wind. His face was etched with deep-set eyes, prominent brow bones, and a broad jaw that resembled a pumpkin.

Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be a decisive and ruthless person. However, what was most striking was not his appearance, but his right hand. His right hand had been severed at the wrist, and now it was just a prosthetic hand made of iron.

His name is Jeslin Bywatt, born into a count family in the royal domain. He is also known as "Iron Hand" Bywatt and is the current commander-in-chief of the capital's garrison.

Jeslin was originally a lowly member of the Bywatt family, but he later participated in the siege of Pike City during the suppression of Baron Greyjoy's rebellion.

He lost his right hand in the battle, and afterwards he was knighted by King Robert for his service, and subsequently became an officer in the capital's garrison, serving as captain of Mudgate.

This position lasted for decades. He peacefully surrendered to the Targaryen army during the Conquest Wars, seamlessly transitioning to a new regime, until many years ago when the previous Commander-in-Chief of the Capital Garrison, 'Blackfish' Brynden Tully, died of illness.

He, the captain of the Mud Gate who had always worked diligently to protect the peace of the region and had made meritorious contributions in suppressing several rebellions in the capital, was promoted to the new commander-in-chief of the capital's garrison and became one of the most powerful people in the empire.

Although Earl Jeslin Bywart, known as "Iron Hand," was the captain of the Mudgate during King Robert's reign, he was different from the corrupt and decadent officials of the Golden Robe era.

He was one of the few honest ones among them, after all, he was someone who truly entered the capital's garrison through military merit, rather than someone who was placed there through bribery or connections. Therefore, Jeslin Bywatt was a man who valued honor and was very brave, but sometimes he could appear a bit rigid and inflexible.

Upon seeing the Commander-in-Chief inspecting the King's Gate, Penrose Blamont, the captain of the King's Gate from the Blamont family, hurriedly came forward to greet him.

"My lord, you have arrived."

"Ah."

Jeslin Bywatt, clad in soft armor, with a longsword at his waist and a black cloak, his white hair fluttering in the wind, patrolled the King's Gate. He saw the King's Gate Captain, Penrose Blamon, and nodded slightly in greeting.

Under the command of 'Blackfish' Brynden Tully, the Capital Garrison had undergone a complete transformation, even showing signs of becoming a highly capable force.

When it came to the time of 'Iron Hand' Jessling Bywart, he was not as ruthless as Sir Blackfish and was also slightly less capable, so some people began to stuff their own cronies into the Capital Garrison.

He knew that the man before him, Penrose Blamont, was one of Her Majesty the Queen's confidants.

Because the Blamont siblings had grown up in Prince Doran's Flowing Gardens, they were considered Queen Arianne's childhood friends and trustworthy individuals.

Therefore, Penrose Blamont was assigned by Arianne to guard the city gates at the King's Gate. It should be noted that although the position of the city gatekeeper is low, sometimes he is a person who can make big decisions.

Since the Prime Minister Velas Tyrell issued the order, the entire capital has been under curfew.

Therefore, even though 'Iron Hand' Jessling Bywatt is already in his fifties or sixties, he still insists on patrolling each city gate before the gates close at dusk every day.

He exchanged a few brief pleasantries with Penrose Bramont, then addressed his soldiers once more, reiterating the importance of responsibility and discipline, and emphasizing that no one, regardless of who they were, was to open the city gates after nightfall.

After receiving a chorus of responses from the soldiers, Jeslin Bywatt nodded in satisfaction, then mounted his warhorse and, surrounded by soldiers, headed for the next city gate.

However, after his superior left, King's Gate Captain Penrose Bramon, with one hand on the hilt of his sword, watched the departing figure of 'Iron Hand' Jesslyn Bywatt.

He then took a deep breath and silently apologized to himself.

Although the Commander-in-Chief treated him well, Penrose had higher ambitions.

Although he was Queen Arianne's childhood friend, having grown up together at Waterfall, Penrose Blamont was already over forty years old. Since daughters in Dorne also had inheritance rights, the Blamont family's city of Blamont was inherited by his sister, Joaniesa.

However, while Penrose outwardly congratulated his sister on inheriting the family fortune, he secretly resented this bitch for taking everything from him, marrying a gigolo with no family background, and giving birth to a brat named Blamont.

That's just a little bastard!

She has tarnished the reputation and bloodline of the Blamont family!

However, although Penrose harbored deep resentment towards his sister, he was powerless to do anything about it.

After all, Joanie had become the Countess of Blamont, and Her Majesty the Queen had a good relationship with her, so it was impossible for her to seek justice from Her Majesty the Queen.

Therefore, Penrose could only stay in King's Landing, feeling depressed, and do his job as the King's Gatekeeper, watching high-ranking officials and nobles come and go every day. After all, if it weren't for Her Majesty the Queen extending a helping hand out of consideration for their past friendship and giving him a lucrative position, Penrose would probably be having trouble even eating by now.

But several years passed in the blink of an eye, and Penrose felt that he had no hope of ever taking back Blemont.

However, at this moment, a man suddenly came to his door and told him that if he did as he was told, he could become the Earl of Blamont.

Moreover, this person was of extraordinary status and fully capable of fulfilling all his promises, so Penrose Bramon agreed without hesitation.

Chapter 1004 begins and ends

As night fell, the gates of King's Landing's inner city closed.

After decades of development, King's Landing is now divided into the outer city and the inner city. The inner city is a gathering place for royalty and nobility, and is prosperous and magnificent, while the outer city is relatively backward, mostly inhabited by ordinary people and minor nobles from other places who have settled there.

The night is deep.

Gollum-

The wheels of the carriage made a sound as they rolled over the stone pavement. A carriage covered in black cloth drove from the outer city into the inner city's King's Gate.

"What?"

Several soldiers of the capital's garrison, who were on night duty, stood on either side of the King's Gate. They had been dozing off while holding their weapons, but they immediately perked up when they saw the carriage arrive and gripped the hilts of their swords.

“Brothers, I am a servant of Prince Oberon, the Minister of Justice.”

The coachman, though stopped at the city gate, did not panic. Instead, he took out a token from his pocket, handed it to the soldier, and spoke.

However, the soldiers of the capital's garrison took the token, glanced at it, and confirmed that it was indeed Prince Oberon's token.

After all, he had been guarding the city gate for many years, and his only advantage was his keen eye. But after looking at it, he still frowned.

"Even the Minister of Justice's badge won't work."

"Her Majesty the Empress has decreed that a curfew be enforced at night; no one may leave the house or enter the house."

The former commander-in-chief of the capital's garrison was under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Justice; it was an official position under the Minister of Justice.

However, after Brynden Tully, the "Blackfish," became the Commander-in-Chief of the Capital Garrison, the Gold Robe gradually transformed, gaining greater political influence and becoming independent from the Minister of Justice, holding an important position second only to the senior members of the Council of State.

Therefore, although the messenger carried Prince Oberyn's insignia, the soldiers of the capital's garrison could still disregard him. After all, these were extraordinary times, and if anything went wrong, it would be difficult to explain to the commander-in-chief...

"what happened?"

But at that moment, the voice of Captain Penrose Bramon suddenly rang out behind the garrison soldier.