Queen 2

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Standing before the Iron Throne bristling with swords, Daenerys looked down from on high.

Beneath the Iron Throne, the densely packed petitioners were utterly silent. The solemn Throne Room seemed to be witnessing—the coronation of a queen.

This sudden scene washed over Daenerys like a tide, emotions of gratitude, shock, and delight intertwining within her.

Was this the "gift" Gryn had prepared for her?

But...

Just as her thoughts churned, Gryn's voice rang out. "Everyone, please listen to what I have to say."

As he spoke, Gryn glanced sideways at her before stepping down the stairs.

Daenerys lightly pressed her lovely lips together. Just now... he had winked at her in a slightly playful manner. That little "interlude" was like a ray of warm sunlight piercing through the turbulence in her heart, bringing her a different kind of warmth.

Gryn's tall back was reflected in her eyes, and her heart was once again filled with sweetness.

"Aegon the Conqueror, Aenys I, Aenys I, Maegor I, Jaehaerys I, Viserys I, Aegon II, Aegon III..." As Gryn recited the names of the successive monarchs of House Targaryen, he slowly descended the stairs, his blue cloak embroidered with marigolds swaying gently with his movements.

"...the Young Dragon, Daeron I, Baelor I Targaryen, Viserys II, Aegon IV, the Good King, Daeron II..."

"...Aerys II, slain by the Usurper, and Viserys III, who died unexpectedly in Essos. Yes, according to the laws of succession of the Seven Kingdoms, Daenerys is the sole heir of House Targaryen and, therefore, the Lawful Heir to the Iron Throne."

When his cloak swept past the third step, Gryn paused and surveyed the people below.

"Therefore..."

"...Daenerys Targaryen inheriting the Iron Throne and being crowned Queen of the Seven Kingdoms is both