Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

This time, however, Heros didn't mind getting dirty. He sat on the ground, shirtless and panting heavily, leaning against the cold Valyrian steel dragon spear, and fell into deep thought.

He was pondering Viserys's purpose in setting this test.

Chapter 1012 Viserys's Purpose

What does Father really want?

In fact, Herlos had considered this question more than once, as had Diana and Eamon.

However, being young at the time, coupled with my social status, my thinking was somewhat limited, and I was unable to think patiently, so I did not arrive at a correct answer.

But now Heros has gained control of the entire Kingdom and become the regent crown prince. The empire is mostly in his hands, almost within his grasp. And now he finally has the patience to sit here and seriously consider this issue.

What does Father... really want?

And this answer may be the key to solving this puzzle.

Because no matter who is doing what, they have a purpose. Even if it's just picking up a glass of water, turning their head left and right, looking around, etc., it all comes from the command of the brain.

Therefore, Heros disregarded his father's lofty and mysterious status, and instead, based on his own character and the circumstances at the time, rationally analyzed his father's thoughts and ideas.

What kind of challenges will he present? What is his goal?

The first thing that needs to be eliminated is brute force.

Heros once refused to believe it, thinking that a dragon spear stuck in the ground was not a castle, so why couldn't it be pulled out by brute force?

However, Heros now has no choice but to believe, whether he likes it or not, because his father possesses a mysterious power that Heros does not have.

So what does the father want?

Why focus on the competition among the three siblings for the throne?

Could it be...?

Heros fell into deep thought without realizing it.

In fact, some things are not complicated and can be easily understood; they just lack a perspective that breaks out of the original limitations and looks at the problem from another angle.

This is the principle behind the saying, "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly."

Regardless of intelligence or wisdom, many people will be stuck in this situation, unable to find an answer.

However, when you suddenly realize something at some point, and your preconceived notions are removed, and you look back, you'll find that you were just getting stuck on a minor point, and the actual answer was already within reach.

"Could it be... that Father wants us to work together?"

Heros sat in the cellar of the Red Keep, the flames on the torches around him flickering, illuminating his face.

The squeaking of rats came from all around, and when they saw someone there, they turned and ran away. But Heros sat there, ignoring everything. His eyes, on the contrary, became clearer and brighter.

Because when limitations are removed, thinking becomes more open, and the answer comes naturally.

"So that's how it is."

Heros understood everything in an instant.

No wonder my father once said that the answer was very simple, and if you could figure it out, you would get the answer immediately.

But if you can't figure it out, you may not get the right answer for years, decades, or even longer.

The real answer to this difficult problem was actually quite simple.

To pull the dragon spear out of the ground, the three Targaryen siblings would need to work together wholeheartedly.

"Father is so kind..."

"So this is what you really wanted."

Heros understood the test his father had put on them, and a glint of light flickered in his eyes.

However, although Heros understood Viserys's intentions and purpose, his face did not show much ecstasy, but rather a sense of loss.

It's quite obvious that understanding the problem left by Viserys isn't actually difficult; it's simply a matter of breaking free from mental barriers, stepping outside one's preconceived notions, and looking at the problem from a different perspective.

But the real challenge lies in achieving the father's goal and successfully pulling the dragon spear from the ground.

This requires the three Targaryen children, the siblings, to overcome their differences and truly work together to pull out the dragon spear.

While the problem set by Viserys may seem simple, the difficulty and the effort he put into it lie precisely in this.

If his three children can truly unite and genuinely pull out the dragon spear together, then the question of his succession will essentially be answered.

And this answer, regardless of who it is, is very likely to be correct, as long as it can be genuinely accepted by the other two people.

Because when they came together, the three siblings had already decided on the distribution of benefits, including who would inherit their father's position.

But all the mysteries were unraveled in Heros's mind, and he finally understood his father's purpose and good intentions, yet there was little joy on his face.

"This is an open conspiracy..."

"As expected of you, Father."

Heros leaned against the cold dragon spear, took a deep breath, and unconsciously clenched his fingers into a fist before releasing them again.

He understood everything, but the challenge was how to get his sister Diana and brother Aemon to willingly and genuinely help him pull out the dragon spear.

this point is very important.

Heros didn't believe that someone like his father would leave such a big flaw.

What should I do?

Not long ago, Heros ordered the Grand Maester to write to the North and Highgarden, requesting that his sister and brother come to King's Landing, but at that time Heros did not have high expectations for this.

He knew his sister Diana's temperament; she was easily swayed by gentle persuasion but not by force, and would certainly not obey his orders, even if he became the so-called regent crown prince, a title he had bestowed upon himself.

If Imon, in the past, had acted according to his temperament, he would have come without hesitation if his elder brother Heros had written to him requesting his arrival.

However, not long ago, the brothers Imon and Heros officially broke off relations. Heros wanted to make his brother back down, but unexpectedly, it had the opposite effect.

Instead, Aemon contradicted Heros and announced his participation in the succession struggle, as well as his ambition to win the imperial succession, ultimately leading to a bitter falling out.

Diana, the elder sister, is unclear about her stance. As the Guardian of the Wall, she occupies a separatist territory in the North and overlooks the Central Plains. Meanwhile, her younger brother, Aemon, has officially broken with his brother and opposes Heros's ascension to the throne. Therefore, Heros now faces such a complicated situation.

"Your Highness."

"The esteemed officials have arrived."

However, at that moment, a soldier's voice came from outside the Red Keep's cellar.

It turned out that half a day had passed while Heros sat in the cellar without realizing it.

Heros was jolted awake from his jumbled thoughts, and the confusion in his eyes gradually disappeared. He made up his mind.

Chapter 1013 The Great Council

This was the first time Heros had personally presided over the Grand Council, but it was not actually his first time attending the Imperial Council.

Because he assumed the position of Minister of the Navy after succeeding as Prince of Dragonstone, he personally commanded the Dragonstone Navy, and theoretically all the Empire's fleets should obey his orders.

Of course, this is only in theory.

The Minister of War of the Empire should be in charge of all the Empire's armies, but in reality, the Minister of War's duties are to manage armaments, conscription, and the appointment, promotion, and personnel transfer of some lower-level commanders.

The Emperor was still directly responsible for the supreme command and deputy command of the Imperial Legion, and the Minister of War would provide a series of necessary suggestions when a major war was about to begin.

"Have someone come and clean this place up."

Now, from the start to the end of the coup, most of the day has passed, and everything inside the Red Keep except for Maeger Tower has been cleaned up.

Heros also ordered his servants to clean the cellars of the Red Keep, so that the Targaryen family's legendary weapons and dragon bones would not be covered in dust.

After thinking for a moment, Heros, though feeling the possibility was slim, still spoke up to add to the discussion.

"I will preside over the Grand Council in a moment and go invite Her Majesty the Empress over."

The servants of the Red Keep bowed slightly upon hearing the prince's order and then withdrew.

However, not long afterward, the servant returned once again and told Queen Heros that she did not wish to attend the Great Council in the Throne Room.

"I see."

Heros paused for a moment after hearing the servant's words, then nodded slightly and waved for the servant to leave.

"Your Highness."

The servant then withdrew to continue cleaning the cellars of the Red Keep with the others; it hadn't been cleaned for many years, and it was quite a task.

Afterwards, Heros stood alone in the side hall of the throne room, slightly composing himself and briefly forgetting what he had just been thinking about—the dragon spear, his father's purpose, and so on—before stepping into the throne room.

...

"Your Highness."

"Your Highness."

The throne room of the Red Castle was now packed with people.

When the crisis came not long ago, everyone claimed that the First Prince Heros Targaryen was about to attack King's Landing, and the people of King's Landing were in a state of panic. However, even so, there are still many imperial nobles and senior members of the Council of Kings Landing.

They had expected a great war, or even the next Blood Dragon Dance, that would tear the empire apart.

However, Heros used a feint attack, drawing all attention to the large-scale preparations for war on the other side, and then launched a surprise attack from the rear, easily capturing King's Landing without lifting a finger.

Now they are huddled together, whispering and talking amongst themselves.

There were actually quite a few well-informed people among the imperial nobility.

Through various channels, they eventually learned that the eldest prince, having conquered King's Landing, did not intend to be crowned the second emperor immediately.

Instead, he adopted a more moderate approach, first becoming the regent crown prince to manage state affairs, and then seeking a suitable opportunity to make a new breakthrough.

Even the edicts appointing Heros as Crown Prince and the regent prince were granted by Empress Ariane and signed and endorsed by the senior ministers of the Imperial Council.

The fact that the eldest prince, who launched a coup to seize power, could receive a royal decree from Queen Ariane was indeed unexpected for many.

However, although unexpected, it is also reasonable.

After all, the eldest prince has already occupied the capital of the empire and controls the court and the imperial council, so whether or not this edict exists has no impact on his power.

Outsiders would not believe that the Empress willingly granted him the imperial edict of investiture; they would assume it was the result of coercion and inducement by the eldest prince.

Therefore, at this moment, while the numerous imperial nobles summoned to the throne room are whispering and discussing, deeply worried about the future of the empire...