Game of Thrones: Royal Game

Chapter 130 Khal Drogo's Banquet ([-])
"The loyalty of the Darry family does not need to be expressed in words, my lord," Ian bowed his head slightly, showing resolute and submissive, "Three of my uncles died in the Battle of the Trident River. Fighting to the last moment."

"My other uncle, William, protects you and your sister," Ian said here, turning his head to look at Dani who had stopped crying, and the latter gave him a grateful smile, "protecting you All the way to Braavos."

"And not long ago, my father heard that you were about to acquire a large army to counterattack Westeros, and he wanted to gather the army to join you immediately," Ian said here, suddenly burst into tears,

"It's a pity that we were betrayed by traitors. My two elder brothers died in battle, my younger brother was murdered, and my father was also executed for treason by the usurper because of the leak of the news. I am the only one left in our family."

"Loyalty is something engraved in our bones and flesh, Your Majesty." Ian said, drawing out his long sword, half kneeling on the ground, "I, Ian Rivers, as the last descendant of the Darry family, I offer my allegiance to you."

Ian's "truth revealing" immediately attracted applause from the onlookers.

Loyalty is always a commendable quality for these upper nobles, no matter which faction they come from.

Ian's story is so touching, spanning more than ten years and two generations.All Lord Raymond Darry's brothers and sons had died for loyalty, and his last son had knelt before the last Targaryen king, ready to follow his father and brother at any moment.

Full of loyalty!

May I ask, which high-ranking person doesn't want all his subordinates to be people like the Darry family?
After listening to Ian's words, even a person as cold as Viserys would inevitably feel a little dazed for a while.He couldn't help but wonder, is the price too heavy for the loyalty of the Darry family?
Then, Viserys glanced at the onlookers around him, and suddenly, a real feeling of being a king came to him.

When was the last time you were under the spotlight like this?
Never
The one who attracted so much attention was Rhaegar, and he wasn't even qualified to be his shadow.

If I have to say it, it may be the only time when I was crowned on Dragonstone Island, but unfortunately only a few courtiers attended at that time.

"His Majesty?"

It was only after Ian reminded Viserys that he recovered from his sluggishness, "Ian Rivers," he whispered, and then blurted out as if he had come to his senses, "You are an illegitimate child ?”

Ian resisted the urge to cover his face, he couldn't look straight at Viserys' actions.

Now that he was the first nobleman in Westeros to swear allegiance to him, what good would it do him for Viserys to point out his bastard status?
The king's status is set off by his vassals. Isn't belittling one's vassals the same as belittling oneself?

But Ian wasn't too surprised. After all, Viserys had zero political literacy, something he already knew.

"Your Majesty," Ian had already thought about how to deal with this situation, "In Westeros, if an illegitimate child wants to obtain his father's surname, he must issue a decree from the king, but our throne is shamefully Usurped, the true king of the Seven Kingdoms is far away in Essos!" Ian said emotionally,

"Actually, my father wanted to give us his surname a long time ago, but my two elder brothers and I have always maintained the status of illegitimate children, because my father has no choice! Could he still find the usurper?"

"Of course not!" growled Viserys. "I am the only King of the Seven Kingdoms! No one can steal from a dragon, for dragons always remember!"

"So I have to endure this disgrace until Your Majesty grants me this honor, allowing me to legally inherit the mantle of the Darry family," Ian said while offering his sword, "My sword is only for the legal my king, I will fight to the last breath for you."

"Okay, okay, okay!" Viserys' fingers were trembling with excitement, and he said three good words in succession, "You are the first person to swear allegiance to me, and you will be my most loyal friend."

Gasping for breath, Viserys searched his memory excitedly for the oaths of allegiance, but alas, he could not recall them, for the last time he had used them was at his coronation at Dragonstone, when he was a child.

Ian noticed Viserys' predicament, so he ignored the etiquette of asking questions from the king and answering from the vassals, and began to swear directly:
"I, Ian Rivers, swear allegiance to you. I will serve you all my life, give you honest advice and absolute obedience, and protect your rights and your country. No matter the dangers ahead, I will always To fight by your side, to take care of your people, to punish your enemies, I swear in the name of the Seven Gods."

"I, Viserys Targaryen III, in the name of King of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and Guardian of the Realm, accept your allegiance," Viserys suppressed In his excitement, he uttered all his titles aloud, as if this could prove his orthodoxy, "You will surely have a place in the Seven Kingdoms! Rise up, Earl, in the name of Ian Darry."

"The day when the real dragon returns to the throne." Ian stood up slowly after hearing the notification sound from the system, and looked at Viserys with almost fanatical eyes.

Viserys nodded blankly, then repeated: "On the day when the true dragon returns to his throne."

The next moment, the audience applauded thunderously.

Even Khal Drogo, who had come close, stopped, and nodded appreciatively to Illy after listening to Illyrio's translation of the conversation between Ian and Viserys.

Watching the reactions of the people around him, Viserys suddenly had a very strange experience, which he had never felt before.

Viserys was told since he was a child that he was the last hope to revive the Targaryen Dynasty. The greatest dynasty in history. He has been shouldering this important task that can crush anyone since he was seven years old.

But everyone, all his so-called friends, supporters, never gave him what Ian made him feel at this moment—love.

Later, Daeron Grafson and Jorah Mormont came along, intending to swear fealty to Viserys after Ian.

But Illyrio didn't give them time, and walked directly to Viserys with the table. He didn't dare to make Drogo wait any longer.

Drogo would find it amusing to wait for the oath process once, but it would be a snub if he waited two or three times.

Seeing Drogo approaching, Viserys also hastily screened Ian back: "Come back to me later, I want to hear you tell more stories about Westeros," then turned around and pulled his sister, nervously Say to her, "Smile at him now, and hold your head up."

Dany glanced back at Ian quickly, then smiled, puffed out her chest, and followed her brother to Drogo.

(End of this chapter)