Braavos truly deserved its reputation as the wealthiest city. Though the Sealord's Palace could not match the Red Keep in size, its imposing, solemn domed buildings were an even finer testament to Braavosi architecture and artistic taste.
They climbed the tall steps in front of the Sealord's Palace and reached its main entrance. Dozens of enormous round marble columns stood across the facade, each carved with the image of a different deity, making the palace look more like a temple.
"This way, Your Highness!"
Uthenia, the daughter of Sealord Utherys, walked respectfully beside Danyla, personally showing her the way.
"Thank you, Lady Uthenia!"
Before coming to Braavos, Danyla had naturally studied the city's current situation in detail, so she could readily address Uthenia by name. This prompted Uthenia to study the dragon princess before her with even greater attention.
Danyla noticed that, apart from the Sealord's son Utheryan, everyone-including the Sealord himself-wore ordinary clothes in predominantly dark colors. The servants and guards were dressed almost entirely in black and gray. Plain though their clothing was, it made everything seem rather dreary.
This probably had much to do with the Braavosi preference for modesty and simplicity. It was said that only prostitutes, actors, and assassins wore brightly colored clothes in Braavos.
Even the keyholders of Braavos's renowned Iron Bank and the Faceless Men of the House of Black and White usually wore coarse black clothing.
After a brief exchange of greetings and pleasantries, Uthenia took Danyla and her maids to their rooms to rest.
The rooms in the Sealord's Palace were spacious, with high ceilings and understated yet luxurious furnishings. The taste was quite refined. Through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, Danyla could see a sizable island behind the palace.
"Your Highness, that island is the Sealord's Menagerie. I hear you're fond