Danyla flew for more than half a day after leaving Oldtown, first returning to Holy Flame Island to give some instructions to Samwell, who had stayed behind, and share lunch with him.
With Himolos and Aposos dead, the Cremation Tower slots already auctioned off would naturally be affected. But the young dragons Danyla had were still too young and not yet properly trained, so they would be of little use in the near future.
Little Balerion and the others still had to help Danyla guard Cisland. Sea monsters were appearing so frequently now that there was no guarantee another sea dragon or something similar would not appear near the Frozen Shore.
Besides, the magical energy there was abundant, making it an ideal place for the great dragons to grow. Had it not been for her own safety, Danyla would not have readily summoned them to her side.
"Your Highness, House Tyrell of Highgarden has already sent a deposit of two million gold dragons. The site for the Cremation Tower has been selected, and all the preparations are complete. Construction can officially begin as soon as a great dragon arrives."
"House Lannister of Casterly Rock went even further, sending gold bars worth five million gold dragons outright. Their preparations are complete as well..."
Naturally, Samwell was well aware of the current situation in the Riverlands. But they had already accepted the deposits, and the agreement had been made before the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms, so making any changes would be awkward.
"It's fine. Let them wait."
Danyla felt no embarrassment over it. With great dragons at her command, would they dare complain?!
"Though the situation in the Riverlands hasn't spiraled out of control, its course is still uncertain. They know that perfectly well, and they certainly won't resent us over