The crafty bald High Septon naturally understood what Danyla meant. Unlike the faiths of eastern Essos, whose gods frequently manifested miracles, the Faith of the Seven had never displayed anything miraculous despite its long history.
Thus, apart from a branch of the Faith in Braavos, not a single sept had ever been successfully established elsewhere.
If they could now make the Great Dragon, the creature closest to the gods, the sacred guardian of the Faith of the Seven, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the Faith's influence and help spread belief in the Seven.
So, even though it would cost vast sums of gold dragons every year, the bald High Septon gritted his teeth and respectfully addressed King Jaehaerys and Danyla.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness. The Faith of the Seven is willing to undertake both obligations. We will certainly make the world understand the greatness of the Great Dragon and the benevolence of the Targaryen royal house."
Jaehaerys and Danyla both nodded in satisfaction. The High Septon returned to his place, equally pleased, though his gaze turned hostile as he surveyed the members of House Hightower.
"Your Majesty, now that House Hightower has committed such grave crimes, I fear it is no longer fitting for them to remain in Oldtown. As they themselves said, having done wrong, they must show sincerity to prove their remorse."
The bald High Septon had managed to overcome the Hightower faction and rise to the nominal leadership of the Faith of the Seven. He was indeed no ordinary man.
"I believe the Starry Sept and the Citadel can only become untainted once the Hightowers have severed all ties with Oldtown. Otherwise, who knows when those two sacred places might once again become weapons in the hands of certain factions?"
The bald High Septon's words immediately won