Council Chamber
"Five days ago, the raven arrived at Pyke."
The usual smile on Viserys's face disappeared, "But Iron Islands didn't send back a raven."
House Greyjoy of Pyke did not respond to the letter sent by Viserys.
They did not respond Iron Throne, Iron Islands rejected the royal power with silence.
Baelon's eyes lit up.
OK!
He immediately volunteered. "In that case, I'll go to Iron Islands and have a face-to-face talk with Baron Greyjoy!"
For a moment, Council Chamber everyone looked over.
Otto lowered his eyes.
It seems that the "weak" Prince Baelon does not lack courage and determination.
But Viserys was worried and reluctant to agree to Baelon's request for a long time.
In Westeros, boys can get married at the age of 10. It is common for boys to stay away from their parents at the age of five or six and work as attendants in the castles of great nobles.
Even though he knew that Baelon was born extraordinary, but...
He blurted out, "But you are not familiar with Iron Islands, which is separated from King's Landing by thousands of mountains and rivers!"
What if something happens?!
Lyonel also disagreed, "Prince Baelon, Ironborn is fickle and doesn't know the depth, so why risk putting yourself in danger."
Baelon Once something happens to the prince, the inheritance dispute will tear Seven Kingdoms apart.
Baelon only said, "I can control Vermithor."
Corlys·Velaryon felt that there were too many people making a fuss, "Baelon Prince is already six years old!"
When he was six years old, he had already sailed across the Narrow Sea and arrived at Pentos!
Daemon sneered, not paying attention to his brother's hesitation.
He spoke out what everyone was thinking, "Can Ironborn kill a giant dragon?"
It is still the largest dragon today.
Viserys took a long sigh.
After a while, he said with difficulty, "Go, Baelon."
Viserys had known that such a day would come, from the moment Baelon proposed to train the dragon.
Baelon will not be willing to be trapped in King's Landing forever and be a child.
Perhaps, the prince in the prophecy is destined to embark on his own destiny and earn fame for himself.
Viserys thought, he must let go.
Finally, he nodded.
"Ask Ser Harrold to bring five ships to accompany you."
Baelon said, "The fleet is too slow."
"It's just me and Ser Harrold, drive Vermithor, go and come back quickly."
Viserys:...
He stared closely into Baelon's eyes, and Baelon looked at him.
After a while, Viserys compromised, "Okay."
The sun has passed its highest point.
King's Landing Outside
In front of the huge dragon, Dragonkeepers sent burnt sheep one by one for the dragon to use as he pleased.
Ser Harrold Pack up the drinks, pies, and bread.
Baelon's heart is full of ambitions, just waiting for Vermithor to spread his wings and fly into the sky.
But in my ears, the voice of Viserys kept ringing.
"Don't light a fire randomly in the wild. The smoke will reveal your position. You have to endure it for a few days and eat bread and pies to satisfy your hunger."
"Never take off your armor at any time, especially neck guard, visor, breastplate..."
"Right!"
He looked at the giant dragon, Vermithor was lazily playing with the burned cattle and sheep with his snout.
"Vermithor why don't you eat? Eat more. Make sure Vermithor is full!"
"Don't let Vermithor spit fire and roast things easily outside."
His uncle Aemon died from the smoke of Blood Worm Caraxes roasting sheep. The smoke attracted the attention of Myr people's scouts.
He kept pacing and his eyes fell on Ser Harrold, who was carrying a large package on his back, "There's more."
"Ser Harrold, your armor is not plain enough, it may attract attention."
"Change another one..."
At the beginning, Myr recognized Evenstar and aimed his crossbow at Evenstar, but missed the target and killed Aemon by accident.
"Father." Baelon interrupted helplessly, "It's time for me to set off."
He just went to Iron Islands, and it felt like parting ways between life and death.
Baelon quickly grabbed the rope and climbed onto the dragon's back, nodding to signal Ser Harrold to get on the dragon.
"Father, I will return safely and bring you the allegiance of Iron Islands."
Ser Harrold solemnly said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will protect Prince Baelon with my life."
"Rhaenyra, do you want any gifts?" Baelon waved goodbye to Rhaenyra.
Baelon is a little worried.
Rhaenyra I feel very melancholy today and feel dazed from time to time.
It can't be because of the Small Council seat incident a few days ago.
Rhaenyra forced a smile and said, "Your safe return is the biggest gift."
When Ser Harrold sat firmly, Baelon skillfully ignored Daemon.
Everything is ready.
Baelon cheered happily and raised his whip and knocked Vermithor.
Vermithor roared, the dragon leaned down, stretched its wings, and ran with its strong claws, and the earth trembled.
Vermithor's wings suddenly waved upwards, a strong wind suddenly rose, the earth sank, and all scenery quickly shrank.
The giant dragon carried Baelon and Ser Harrold, soaring upwards towards Iron Islands.
On the earth, Viserys looked quietly in the distance. He saw the giant dragon disappearing into the clouds, and his heart felt heavy.
Vermithor was flying above the thick clouds, and the sun shone on Vermithor with a golden light.
Ser Harrold kept looking around, feeling dizzy.
He really rode a dragon and flew in the sky!
But soon, Ser Harrold regained his composure.
High in the sky, there are all kinds of clouds. Occasionally, you can see a flock of birds in the distance, but in the distance, the birds scatter and disappear in the sky.
He couldn't help but said, "Prince Baelon, Ironborn believes in Drowned God and has no fear of death."
"The dragon can kill them, but it may not make them truly surrender."
Baelon squinted his eyes, enjoying the feeling of the strong wind blowing up his hair, and said, "I know."
"What Is Dead May Never Die will definitely rise again, and its momentum will be even stronger."
He chuckled, "Everyone says that Ironborn is fickle and untrustworthy. They love blood and fighting. At the same time, the storm of the sea has given birth to their cunning and cautious character."
"They're a tough bunch."
Ironborn values courage, despises death, longs for the glory of plunder, and regards trading, farming, and hunting as a shame.
Even after "the Conqueror" Aegon conquered Iron Islands, the ancient longing in Ironborn's chest still remained.
The sun moves westward and night falls.
Along the way, they flew over golden wheat fields, rich orchards, and vast forests.
Greenlands gradually faded away, and the black rock island occupied the sight.
The night is deep.
Vermithor folded its wings and landed on Ironborn Bay on a beach.
Baelon and Ser Harrold landed on the charred rock island in total darkness.
"Take a rest here overnight and head to Pyke early tomorrow morning."
A strong wind blows in the face, and the sea is rough.
Along the way, Baelon seems to have some understanding.
Why Ironborn of Iron Islands, the eagerness to rekindle Old Way has never dissipated. Whenever Seven Kingdoms falls into weakness and falls into civil war, there will be Ironborn plundering the coast.