Red Keep
Council Chamber
When the news came that Baelon had reopened Kingsmoot and became the king of Iron Islands, everyone had mixed reactions.
"Kingsmoot without permission?" Daemon sneered, "Is he going to rebel?"
Viserys frowned and said helplessly, "Daemon!"
"Retract your baseless accusation."
He said bluntly, "When Baelon returns to King's Landing, as long as he is willing, I will officially canonize Iron Islands to him."
Just like the three tributaries of Trident, rushing down from the west, they will eventually merge into one huge current and rush into the sea. This is a certain destiny that Westeros will not change for thousands of years.
Viserys said calmly of course, "Seven Kingdoms belongs to him, Daemon."
Destiny has already handed Iron Throne and Aegon's Crown into the hands of Baelon.
"In Runestone, in your territory, you can rule as you please."
Daemon sneered, "Runestone?"
"Let a dragon and a bronze watch rule a flock of sheep?"
"Greyjoy has been the leader of Iron Islands for hundreds of years."
Otto said in a worried tone, "Deprive the vassal of his territory at will, Your Majesty. I'm worried that this will make Seven Kingdoms think that Prince Baelon is a treacherous Prince."
"This will undoubtedly make the nobles look at him again and consider supporting his decision..."
Viserys interrupted, "Has Baron Greyjoy sworn allegiance to me?"
Otto paused, "No."
Viserys asked again, "Have they ever sworn allegiance to Baelon?"
Otto recalled the canonization meeting six years ago. Among the hundreds of lords who knelt down, there were no Iron Islands nobles.
"No."
Viserys looked at Otto·Hightower steadily without saying anything.
In this case, is Greyjoy still considered a vassal of Iron Throne?
Otto said, "But..."
"Ha." Daemon couldn't bear it and sneered.
His underlying code was working hard, and the inertia of being an enemy of Otto·Hightower for several years made him blurt out, "Why do you care so much about Iron Islands?!"
"What? You have experienced Ironborn's love with your butt, and it is unforgettable?"
"Ironborn opened the package for your daughter."
As soon as Daemon opened his mouth, Otto's attention and anger were instantly diverted.
Otto was furious, "You!"
Viserys quickly broke up the fight and shouted angrily, "That's enough, Daemon!"
He just wants everyone to get along well, why is it so difficult!
He concluded with one word, "Baelon becoming the king of Ironborn will only make Seven Kingdoms closer and Iron Throne more powerful."
"We still discuss the candidate for Stepstones naval battle commander."
Daemon raised the corner of his mouth.
Otto It's hard to get rid of your anger, but you can only suppress it forcefully.
Because Corlys·Velaryon was in high spirits, I finally stopped going to the theater.
"Sea Snake" was full of confidence, "House Velaryon has always been Master of Ships of House Targaryen. I have made nine great voyages and commanded the fleet to fight against pirates on Basilisk Isles and the sea."
"There is no more suitable candidate than me."
"With the addition of Iron Fleet, we will surely win."
Viserys nodded when he heard this, and the others also agreed.
No one will argue anymore about the consequences of Baelon reopening Kingsmoot and becoming the king of Ironborn without authorization.
Similarly, no one asked whether this move would make other "kings" restless and repeat Baelon's move to proclaim themselves king and rebel against Iron Throne.
No one is worried about the emergence of the King of the South, King in the North, after King Iron Islands.
Corlys·Velaryon raised the corner of his mouth, but the next second, he heard Daemon say, "I."
His smile froze, and it was obvious that Daemon had a different view.
Daemon looked at Viserys, "I can become the commander of the war."
"I have a dragon."
"Sea Snake" frowned, but before he could speak, Otto quickly said, "No!"
He stared at Daemon, "It's because you have a dragon!"
"A war-loving and crazy dragon master also wants to command Kingdom's huge fleet?!"
"The fly has caught the poisonous snake in its claws, and the dragon that can only spit out Dragonfire hastily intervenes, only for the poisonous snake to slip from its claws and bite the goshawk."
"Your Majesty, this will ruin the victory that originally belonged to us. Stepstones was about to fall into your hands."
Viserys naturally did not agree to Daemon's request, "Corlys, the fleet will be left to you."
Corlys·Velaryon nodded, he was about to say something.
"Your Majesty, there is one more thing." Otto said quickly.
the other side.
"King's Landing!" Ser Harrold shouted.
The giant dragon passed through the clouds, and King's Landing appeared at its feet.
Baelon breathed a long sigh of relief, he is back!
The crowded red brick roofs, the bright golden sunshine in midsummer, and the sparkling wine-blue sea in the distance.
It is different from Iron Islands's cold rocks, gloomy vast sea, and dark sky covered with thick clouds.
King's Landing is like Mango Blossom blooming in the sun, making Baelon feel relaxed and happy.
"I wonder how the preparations for the war are going?"
A big smile appeared on his face. After a month, with everyone's concerted efforts, there must be a lot of progress.
Seven Kingdoms's wise men gathered in the king's court, pooled their efforts, and worked together to prepare for war.
Plus Iron Fleet, and the most important dragon.
He doesn't even know how to lose.
Baelon returned to Red Keep full of expectations and high spirits, and hurried towards Council Chamber.
Cargyll twins was waiting at the door of Council Chamber, and the thick Bronze Gate opened a gap.
A faint sound floated into Baelon's ears.
"... Improve... taxes... to raise military spending."
Baelon:?!
Hallucinated.
The battle is imminent, and Iron Fleet is on his way.
Small Council... If you don't discuss tactics, logistics, and marching, what are you talking about about raising taxes?!
How is that possible.
The palace door opened with a bang, and before Otto finished speaking, "Improving taxes is necessary."
"What?"
Baelon It's unbelievable. When he was riding a dragon, the wind filled his ears. Could it be that he had a problem with his ears?
He heard something.
Viserys was ecstatic when he heard his son's voice.
He resisted the idea of hugging his son, and his eyes were bright, "Baelon, you are back!"
"Father." Baelon really didn't want to talk.
As soon as he landed, without even drinking water, he received a heavy blow.
He asked in confusion, "You were discussing tax increases just now?! Bisbury Earl, I remember that the national treasury is sufficient!"
What are you doing?!
Lyman Bisbury Earl smiled and said, "Prince, even if the gold in the treasury is divided into five parts and one part is taken out, it will be enough to support us in purchasing mercenaries."
Otto said earnestly, "But the situation is different now, Prince, you have recruited Ironborn."
"That's not a fleet, prince. Hundreds of ships full of pirates ready to join in the robbery have circled most of the country and arrived at Stepstones."
"They are not even as good as a mercenary group!"
Baelon agrees with this concept and continues to listen to Otto.
Otto looked at Baelon, "Prince, how many ships did Iron Fleet dispatch?"
"180 ships." Baelon said lightly.
On Small Council, everyone's eyes suddenly lit up!
Stepstones, you can get it at your fingertips.
Even Triarchy, which has a strong wall, can take it down!
Otto smiled, "Prince, this is a powerful fleet."
Otto thinks that House Velaryon's fleet will also fight for Prince Baelon. I am afraid that no one on the sea can be an enemy of Baelon.
"There are 184 ships. Even if half of them are destroyed in the war, there are still 92 ships."
Otto picked up the wine glass and said, "When the Stepstones war ends, it will undoubtedly be more dangerous than Crabfeeder to let the plundering armed ship full of pirates stay in the Narrow Sea."
"If the prince dismisses Ironborn, will they return to Iron Islands peacefully?"
"I'm afraid not."
Only by giving them enough rewards and gifts can the pirates be appeased.
"Prince, this is why we must tax, we must prepare for a rainy day."
Baelon smiled.
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