Faced with the astonished looks of King Jaehaerys and the several Hands of the King, Danyla spoke with an expression that suggested they were making far too much of it.
"What? Is that really so strange?"
"Mund Hightower paid me a hundred thousand Gold Dragons just to take him on two flights around Dragonstone!"
"After all, the theft of the Dragon Eggs is a serious matter. The sooner we settle it, the better. We must get the Hightowers to King's Landing as soon as possible, and naturally, nothing is faster than riding a Great Dragon."
Danyla went on to assure them,
"Besides, I know I'm only going as a messenger this time. I won't provoke any trouble. I also promise to bring everyone from House Hightower involved in this to King's Landing. As for what to do with them, that will naturally be for His Majesty and the lords of the council to decide."
Lord Lyman Beesbury, the Master of Coin, sounded rather doubtful.
"Can anyone other than the Dragon Warriors of House Targaryen ride a Great Dragon?"
"I don't know about other dragons, but with Dreamfyre, there's absolutely no problem!"
Danyla answered with absolute confidence.
"I've taken so many people riding on Dreamfyre, and there's never been an accident!"
King Jaehaerys spoke then as well.
"But the Faceless Men's confessions stated that House Hightower hired them to assassinate you. If you go to Oldtown and they truly mean you harm, wouldn't you be putting yourself in danger?"
"After all, a Dragon Warrior isn't invincible once she dismounts from a Great Dragon!"
Lady Florence agreed.
"His Majesty is right. Although we haven't gotten to the bottom of this yet, House Hightower is certainly not innocent. Going to Oldtown would be far too dangerous."
Danyla was unconcerned.
"No matter how dangerous