"Hahaha! You're absolutely right. I may not be very bright, and I'm no good at all that scheming, but there's one principle I understand perfectly when it comes to overseas trade. Whatever you want, there's nothing you can't get if you pay enough."
"I imagine compensation works the same way, doesn't it? As long as the compensation satisfies everyone, what feud in this world can't be settled?"
Governor Antalion's words immediately earned applause from Utherys.
"This is the first time I've ever heard you say anything so sensible! Has sitting on a Great Dragon actually made you smarter?! It seems where you plant your backside really does matter! Hahaha!"
The seven behind them caught the implication in their back-and-forth at once. They immediately exchanged knowing looks, evidently having reached some sort of understanding.
Braavos was not particularly large. In less than half an hour, Danyla had already taken them on a leisurely circuit.
When Dreamfyre flew over a luxurious palace in the northeastern corner of Braavos, Danyla could not resist making a seemingly casual remark.
"That palace below certainly occupies a fine spot. It has hills behind it and water beside it, with access to both the Braavos Inner Sea and the Shivering Sea. The islands to its north also shelter it from cold northern currents and winds. I imagine the fishing here must be excellent!"
Sealord Utherys could not hide the gleeful malice in his eyes as he explained in detail.
"You're quite right, Princess. The waters around the Pattirios estate do indeed have the richest fishing grounds in all of Braavos. Their manor is also the closest to the city, and much of the grain, vegetables, and livestock supplied to the great houses comes from here."
"The Pattirios palace is also the grandest and most luxurious after the