The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 96 Targaryen Exiles

Walking along the Sunrise Avenue outside Pantos, you can come to the city's famous Sunrise Gate. Here, you can see the towering coastal sand dunes along the coast. These natural wonders provide protection for Pantos.

In front of the sand dunes, there is a gorgeous palace built by the Pentos people for the Dothraki horse kings. Many dead and living horse kings have lived here.

Entering the Sun Gate overlooking the Princes District, what appears in front of you is the famous Sunrise Market. As one of the two prosperous markets in Pantos alongside the Sunset Market, the Sunrise Market mainly concentrates all kinds of products from the East. Commodities, as well as the local output of Pentos, in this market, the cries of vendors are heard one after another, and merchants from the East and the West gather here.

However, when the news of the defeat came again from the east, the two major markets were in decline at a speed visible to the naked eye. After Prince Villerian entered the city surrounded by a large number of defeated soldiers, the two major markets did not sell anything that the citizens could not do daily. The food and daily necessities that were in short supply have all disappeared - and even the merchants selling things that citizens cannot live without have kept a low profile as much as possible.

Living in a free trade city where political turbulence breaks out from time to time, the people of Pentos have their political sense. This is already the second defeat of Prince Villerion. After this defeat, will the governors be willing to continue to crawl under his control? In front of me, there is a problem.

Moreover, the people are now disgusted with this prince. Unlike last time, many citizens of Pentos died in the east this time. The defeat is disgusting, not to mention that it also deprived their friends and brothers of the battle. Array.

What's more, there was an obvious gap between Valerian and the mercenary group he relied on as a force, the Golden Company. After entering the city, the Golden Company kept a distance from Valerian.

This phenomenon was believed to be the end of Valerian. Without the support of the mercenaries, and relying only on those eunuchs, Valerian's rule would definitely be on the verge of collapse.

Therefore, from the perspective of everyone in the city of Pentos, the fall of Valerian is only a matter of time. However, if you want to unseat the only prince who has truly gained power in Pentos for hundreds of years, there will definitely be no shortage of bloodshed. So everyone hid as much as possible, no one wanted to be harmed.

However, this was just the beginning. There were many more people to be hanged by Villerion. One after another, distinguished figures from the Forty Families were hanged. The reason for being hanged was just for standing opposite him. As they were being hanged, More and more people were hanged, and there was no cheering from the crowd.

The two of them were very low-key. They walked along the corner, trying not to attract the attention of the people around them, and then they turned around and came to a noisy street.

But no one cares. There have always been many knights from the Sunset Kingdom, and after the recent war in Westeros, there have been even more such people.

"Master, let's go, there is no need to stay here."

The justice appointed by Villerian said to the three governors who had ropes around their necks. As soon as he finished speaking, the pedals under the governors were opened, and then the three governors were hanged there.

Among the crowd, a middle-aged man with a big beard and his figure hidden under a cloak said that he had a strong chivalrous temperament.

The whole night of fighting caused great damage to the Princes District. The bustling spice market was engulfed in flames, and the riverfront avenue where the wealthy people of Pentos usually visited leisurely was devastated. The Princes District had not experienced wars in the past, but the damage was so serious. This is the first time for destruction.

Next to the middle-aged knight, stood a child with silver hair and purple eyes, who looked about eight or nine years old. He was very delicate and beautiful. This appearance naturally attracted the attention of many people, but no one paid too much attention to it. Although these Valai interest characteristics are rare in the Free Trade City-State, they are not as scarce as in the Sunset Kingdom.

Faced with Valerian's actions, the governors were also prepared. They also gathered mercenaries and guards in their respective mansions to strengthen the defense of their homes, so Valerian's first wave of assault ended in failure.

Next, Villerion took a more radical action. He executed the governors of Pentos. The place of execution he chose was the Sunrise Market.

This street is not wide, but shops selling opera supplies and theater actors in training can be seen everywhere on both sides. This is Opera Alley, a gathering place for Pentos artists, actors and poets. It is also a place where three religions and nine streams gather. You can see To all kinds of people.

But what most people didn't expect was that it was Villerion who attacked first. After failing to invite the governors to a meeting, he decisively sent the Unsullied to forcibly arrest the governors. Pentos, the Prince's District, is the most prosperous and wealthy place. The city was swallowed up by the flames of war.

"Lerio Togalaz, Torrio Quilanis, and Euro Estas, you have committed treason. Here, in the name of the great gods of Pentos, I sentence you to death. , execute immediately.”

The slaves and citizens who were watching burst into cheers. It was also a pleasure for them to watch these important people who took life and death die. There were a small number of people who were loyal to these deceased people in the crowd. They let out a low cry, but immediately Overshadowed by cheers.

The knight's goal was clear. The two came to an inconspicuous door, locked it and knocked regularly. The door opened, and the two of them stepped in.

"This city...is getting more and more dangerous."

As for the prince, he hid in the Prince's Palace after entering the city. Facing the increasingly noisy public opinion, he did nothing but kept himself firmly under the protection of the Unsullied.

The child who was forcing himself to look at the people who were hanged heard the middle-aged knight's words, as if hearing the sound of nature, he breathed a big sigh of relief, and then was pulled by the middle-aged knight into Pentos. streets.

As these mercenaries joined Valerion's side, everything finally came to an end with the prince's victory, and the night in Pentos, filled with fighting and madness, also ended here.

At first, everyone thought that this was just a by-product of daily political struggles, and that it was not a strange thing. However, there were so many people hanged that even the most obtuse people felt something was wrong.

At that time, all insiders in Pentos believed that Valerion's defeat was inevitable, but at the port, a Braavos fleet passed through the undefended sea wall and dropped a large number of servants in the port. soldiers.

"Why did you arrive just now?" The two heard this voice as soon as they entered, with some complaints in their tone.

"Villerion executed the governor and nobles in the market. He was really crazy. Compared with his execution, what His Majesty Aerys did back then is nothing." The knight responded, his voice was powerful and powerful, making People feel very reliable.

"The prince wants to jump over the wall, but let's not talk about him. This is His Highness Viserys. You have inherited the characteristics of your ancestors. I am very happy to see a man with dragon blood. I pay tribute to you." The speaker is A dark-skinned man with a spear and skull on his chest, which was the symbol of the Golden Company, saluted the child very appropriately.

Yes, this child is Viserys Targaryen, the exiled dragon prince. Facing the bow of the strong and dark man in front of him, Viserys was very nervous, but he still remembered what Sir William told him in time, "Please Rise, Lord Mistoin."

The leader of the Golden Company, Mistoin, raised his head and made an invitation gesture to the two of them. Then the two of them sat on a seat aside. Viserys observed the room. It was damp and dark, but some of them The decoration is very expensive and looks very inconsistent.

"This is a place where a Pentos noble used to meet his actor lover. Now that he is dead, I have used this place." The leader of the Golden Company explained, "Don't worry, it is absolutely safe here. Yes, there will be no one left after that nobleman dies, and his family was also arrested by Villerion."

"Lord Meese, I want to know what the attitude of your Golden Group is." After Meese finished speaking, William Darry, the middle-aged knight, couldn't wait to ask.

The leader of the Golden Company looked at him and smiled, and Viserys felt that his smile was a little scary, especially when he saw the biggest nose he had ever seen.

"Sir William, there is still a dispute within the Golden Company about whether to support the red dragon. Lord Jon Connington advocated supporting the red dragon. I think you also know him, and Ser Harry Strickland thinks that we Still be cautious, and many who remain loyal to the Black Dragon have rallied around him."

Myth Toin did not answer the question clearly, but Viserys heard his opinion, which made the prince's shoulder couldn't help but feel a heavy blow to the strong hope he originally had.

"But whether red or black, a dragon is a dragon," Sir William said with a frown.

"Yes, a dragon is a dragon, but red is still red, and black is still black. Some things cannot be changed in a short time, unless...when the facts are undoubtedly placed in front of them. His Highness Viserys, Lord William, Gold The team has been wandering in Essos for several generations. We are looking forward to returning to Westeros and the land of our ancestors every moment, but we have also suffered a lot in Westeros because of this. Many times, that’s the view of many people in the group.”

Mistoin was very honest, and his words gave Viserys hope, because these words did not mean that if things went well for Sir William's relatives, the Golden Company would join them.

"So what is your point of view?" William then asked. He was not as optimistic as Viserys, and his brows were still furrowed.

"I am the leader of the Golden Group. The Golden Group is my home. I am responsible for the Golden Group."

Mistoin did not answer the question directly, which puzzled Viserys, but Sir William showed a clear look, "I understand, Lord Mis, then please wait patiently with the Golden Company. "

"We are all looking forward to it." Mith Toin said, and then the leader of the Golden Company groped around his waist and took out a bag, "Please accept this thing. I know that the money you brought across the sea is not much. , the right should be a tribute from the Golden Company to the Targaryen royal family."

"Thank you, then." Viserys noticed a hint of embarrassment on Ser William's face when he saw the bag of money in front of him, but he accepted the coins anyway.

Then the two parties said goodbye to each other without saying anything else. Sir William took Viserys quickly through the streets of Pentos and returned to their destination in Pentos, a house provided by Illyrio.

On the way, they saw Prince Villerion's team walking through the streets with drums and drums. The team members were throwing coins on both sides of the street as if they were free of money. As the gold and silver coins danced on the paved road, the crowd followed them crazily. back.

Viserys also wanted to pick up a few, not out of desire, but just for fun, but he finally controlled his own things. Even if his identity was hidden now, as a prince, he should not do it. Such an unseemly thing.

Sir William looked at this scene with complicated eyes. Every time he saw Sir showing this look, even when they encountered a problem, Viserys couldn't help but feel a little worried about it, but then Sir William noticed him and gave him He gave a reassuring smile.

The house provided by Illyrio was a very ordinary house, inconspicuous at all. Sir William told him that it was all for the sake of keeping a low profile. They must not make it public before the flag was raised to officially start the restoration of the country.

In the room, Viserys saw Illyrio. This guy had a smile that made Viserys feel uncomfortable when he saw it. That kind of sweet smile would make him feel bored no matter how he looked at it.

"Did the leader say anything?" Illyrio asked with a smile.

"The Golden Company never scatters hawks when it sees rabbits, and then on the road, they saw Villerion trying to buy people's hearts. He spent too much money, and it wasn't like an ordinary way to appease people's hearts." Sir William shook his head and sat opposite him.

"He is going to go all out. He plans to squeeze out all the resources of Pentos and start a war. Of course he will do this, so he must first solve all the unstable factors in the city..."

There was a mockery in Illyrio's tone that Viserys could hear, and then he didn't listen anymore. He knew that the two of them were going to talk about business, so he didn't stay there. He couldn't understand it anyway, and went straight up. Upstairs.

In the room upstairs, his sister, young Daenerys, was playing on the floor. When she saw her brother coming, she immediately walked over to him, calling softly "brother". When she heard this voice , Viserys felt his heart soften, and the fatigue in his heart that followed Sir William around, just like displaying a product to show off himself, was gone.

Patting his sister on the head, Viserys put her on the bed, picked up the storybook on the table, and began to tell stories to his sister. He could always feel relaxed when telling stories to Daenerys, At this time, he didn't have to play the role of a prince who restored the country, nor did he need to play the heir of the dragon family with unlimited future, but a child, an older brother who took care of his little sister.

He is obsessed with this time. Only at this time can he escape from the pressure of reality, but he also understands that he should not be like this, and it is not what an exiled prince should do.

Holding Daenerys in his arms, Viserys found that she fell asleep unconsciously. The dragon prince smiled, then carefully placed his sister on the bed and covered her with a quilt.

(End of this chapter)