Unlike their journey there, when they had hidden by day and traveled by night without being noticed, the Oldtown Garrison's convoy carrying the spoils from Starspoke stretched for miles. It passed through the territories of Horn Hill and Highgarden along the way, making it all but impossible to avoid attracting attention.
And so, over the next few days, the number of ravens in the skies above the Seven Kingdoms suddenly swelled.
Besides, after taking Starspoke, Daemon and his men had made no attempt to conceal anything. They sent ravens directly to the major Great Lords of the Seven Kingdoms, informing them that House Peake had been exterminated by order for inciting unrest in the Riverlands and plotting treason. Any house in the Seven Kingdoms that encountered members of House Peake was to arrest them without fail.
"By order?!"
King Jaehaerys was shocked when he received the news, but then realization struck him.
"Danyla?!"
Only after seeing that King Jaehaerys was shocked but not angry did Oggian slowly speak.
"Based on the information we currently have, Her Highness the Princess may have suggested this to Prince Daemon! Many men in the Oldtown Garrison can testify that Prince Daemon used his dragon to force them into his service. We cannot say for certain that he had Her Highness's approval."
"In fact, more people believe you gave the order!"
"Heh! Only she could pull something like this off!"
Although King Jaehaerys spoke with a smile, it was somewhat strained.
"Without much effort on her part, another thousand-year-old great house has been brought down. I wonder who will be next?"
Oggian said nothing.
"Your Majesty, Doctor Vaegon requests an audience!"
Ryan, the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, announced this from outside the door.
Seeing that this White Cloak still addressed him that way, Prince