"Look at all these young warriors of the new generation, eager to win glory and make their mark!"
Danyla then told Daemon about her plans to establish the Seven Direct Legions.
"The fundamental reason the Seven Kingdoms suffered endless strife for thousands of years was that no absolute military power existed that could crush them."
"Only the arrival of Aegon and the great dragons of House Targaryen brought that situation to an end. But even a power as mighty as Old Valyria eventually fell."
"Once House Targaryen loses its great dragons, our rule will inevitably be overthrown again."
"So besides the great dragons, we must develop another military trump card capable of crushing the Seven Kingdoms."
"Normally, they would all unite to oppose it. But now the opportunity is right in front of us!"
"Since Isilia has already founded a kingdom through her own abilities, why not use this tournament to establish her own direct Third Legion?"
"Holy Flame Island will provide her with another hundred new warships. With you personally leading the Third Legion and the fleet to help her take Qarth, it should be easy enough. With wealthy Qarth supporting her from the rear, the Kingdom of Isilia won't have such a difficult time."
"Then even the Golden Empire of Yi Ti won't find it so easy to cause trouble for her."
"Yes, that settles it! I've been wanting to meet that boy from Yi Ti anyway! I want to see just what charm he possesses to have won over my precious daughter and made her willingly stay in a godforsaken place like the Red Waste!"
The moment Daemon heard there was a war to fight, his interest surged. Compared with governing a kingdom, he much preferred leading armies into battle, and was far better at it.
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