Thick fog always made the nights in Braavos especially gloomy and dark. On a pleasure barge in the northeastern inner sea of Braavos, Utheryan was holding a secret meeting with Governor Patirius.
"Well, Governor Patirius? Three genuine Dragon Eggs, just as promised, aren't they?"
Utheryan opened the Purplewood Box containing the exquisite Dragon Eggs a crack, allowing Patirius to see all three clearly: one black, one green, and one platinum.
"They are Dragon Eggs, yes, but don't they already show signs of petrification? Eggs like these would be very difficult to hatch."
Despite his words, the greed in Patirius's eyes was almost palpable.
"That's not something I can judge. Perhaps the Valyrian blood of House Ryyaan is too diluted. In any case, decades have passed without the slightest sign of them hatching. But the Pattirios have a genuine dragon king bloodline. Surely you would have a much better chance of hatching them!"
"As far as I know, quite a few Great Dragons hatched from Dreamfyre's eggs, and every one possessed a powerful bloodline and exceptional gifts. Quicksilver, Meleys, Himolos, and Aposos were all distinctive Great Dragons."
"So... Governor Patirius, as for the value of these three Dragon Eggs..."
"Ten million Gold Dragons!"
Patirius immediately named his price.
At that, Utheryan slammed the lid of the Sandalwood Box shut with a snap and angrily rebuked him,
"If that's all the sincerity you can muster, don't waste my time. I imagine that if we returned these three Dragon Eggs to Princess Danyla, House Ryyaan would certainly be able to extricate itself from this affair, and gain the friendship of a true House Targaryen besides."
Seeing that Utheryan was genuinely angry, Patirius hastily offered an ingratiating smile.
"Don't be angry! The Pattirios really can't afford to offer anything more."
"You don't actually think