Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 178 Dan Varese and Orion Varese

"You are usually like a piece of wood, not much better than that guy Hoffa, why are you so diligent today?" Diana was lying on a recliner by the window, and the maid next to her was fanning her. She used to be a heroine like Sansara Tarly who could ride a horse and shoot deer with a bow, and could dismount and write account books. No, she is still the housekeeper of the Varese family who is no less than Amor. Although her battlefield is still the delivery bed.

"Mother, because this is in front of you." Ringo blew on the hot soup sent from the kitchen and watched his mother drink it in small sips.

"Your father is not very satisfied with your performance, Ringol." Diana put down the bowl of soup that was still half full. She looked at her eldest son gently. This child has been with his father for so many years. He is filial and obedient, but he is a little naive, or childish, or stupid. This child thinks that rules and oaths are above everything else, and blindly imitates Hoffa, the Law Keeper, who also abides by oaths and rules.

Please, Hoffa is Longzel's subject, he only needs to abide by Longzel's laws and orders, but Ringol is Longzel's heir and the future head of the Varese family, what kind of oath should he abide by.

"I heard your father tell me what you said to Prince Viserys before you left." Diana touched her belly. "Prince Viserys came to Dragon's Nest to serve as a cupbearer and attendant when he was much younger than you. He would not say these things at your age. I also know what you did when Samantha and His Majesty Aegon consummated their marriage, Ringol. As a mother, I agree with your way of protecting your sister, but as the mistress of the Vareses family, I am very disappointed in you. Child, think about it, if your father was not in the Red Castle, how would those Kingsguards and nobles treat you?"

"Mother, but"

Diana shook her head: "If the oath worked, the war would not have happened, and the Tully family would not have switched allegiance to the family. If the rules worked, we would not have faced so many things. Ringol, your father is right. We have spoiled you too much over the years."

Ringol couldn't refute his mother. His heart told him that he was right, but his education told him that he was extremely wrong. He was not unaware of what his father had done as the Hand of the King in King's Landing. Viserys's tricks did not deviate from the rules of the game. He could secretly connect them. Longzel was not blind to it. Lord Royce Cullen of Nightsong had come to the Purple Palace to retire not long ago, and his heir, Baron Cullen, who grew up in the Purple Palace, inherited Nightsong. Prince Quinlan Dayne sent his heir to serve as Valar's attendant, while Lord Thaddeus Rowan, Lord Redwyne, Lord Fossoway and Lord Tarth, the "Evening Star", came directly to Summerhall to participate in the summer feast organized by Rey.

He realized his own immaturity and stupidity, and lowered his head in shame. He knew that his father was not very satisfied with him, but he still let him participate in the handling of government affairs and carefully taught him knowledge in various fields. Although he felt that oaths and rules were important, the woman in front of him, his father whom he regarded as a god, and his brothers and sisters were also important, even more important than rules and oaths.

But why can't I control my own brain?

"Ringol, this is your father's order." Diana touched her son's hair. "He asked you to take your sword and armor after your brothers are born, go to the prince's territory in the borderland, go to various places in Westeros, and then think about what you should do."

Diana's voice gradually lowered: "Mother has secured a war horse for you. Child, go and see the outside world."

"Yes, mother."

Lingol was actually a little surprised. His father didn't say a word to him after returning to Dragon Nest City, and he already felt something was wrong. Now he finally confirmed what his father meant.

Isn’t it just an “expedition” to the entire Westeros?

Lingol believed that he could do it.

Diana sighed as she watched her son leave. She wondered if this child would truly grow up.

"Take me to see Rhaena. She is giving birth for the first time." Diana called to her maid. "I need to be by her side."

On the other side, the Five Finger Hall.

Hoffa stood beside Longzel and said with his head down: "Your Highness, it is my responsibility. I should be responsible for Your Highness Lingol's current stupidity."

Longzel sighed and shook his head: "It's not your fault. It's Lingol who didn't learn your true excellent qualities."

"Your Highness, do I need to send someone to follow His Highness Ringol?"

Longzel smiled: "If someone follows and protects this kid anytime and anywhere, what's the point of the expedition?"

"I understand, Your Highness." Hoffa nodded and stopped advising Longzel on this issue.

The people of Summerhall gathered again in front of the square of the Seven Dragons Cathedral. The dense crowd gathered into an endless sea, with no end in sight. Everyone was praying for Lady Diana and Lady Rhaena, praying that they would give birth to their children safely.

It was an old tradition at Summerhall that every time a Varese woman gave birth, people would gather to pray for her.

The sound of the hymns to the Virgin Mary surged across the entire Summer Hall like a tide, and everyone was immersed in the atmosphere.

The church bells rang.

In the Purple Palace.

The messenger from the Iron Bank raised his head, which was fiddling with the flowers and plants. He was considered well-informed in Braavos, but this scene always shocked him.

Countless people, countless songs of praise, and dragon roars that resounded through heaven and earth.

Almost every one of them can give people a different shock.

"As expected of the Varese family." The messenger squinted his eyes and looked at the sun in the sky.

His ears were filled with the singing that was spreading throughout the city.

The Dragon's Nest seemed to be shaking, and he heard the roars of giant dragons one after another, which were still clearly audible even in the purple palace. There was the thunderous roar of Wormisol, the singing voice of Star Song, and the sharp cry of Shadow Nightmare.
"Uncle Top Hat, Uncle Top Hat." Several children raised in the Purple Palace came running over. "The bell is ringing, it's time to give out candy."

"Okay, okay." This was a secret signal between him and the children. If there was news from outside that a child was born safely, the messenger would give these children expensive candies from Braavos - although candies were not rare in the Purple Palace, the children were very happy.

He was also very happy. The Rogaer family would probably withdraw their investment soon and focus on running their business in King's Landing.

The Iron Bank's opportunity is coming.

The children were born safely.

Diana and Rhaena gave birth to sons almost at the same time.

Diana's third son was still a handsome boy with silver hair and purple eyes. Although he was wrinkled when he was born, he was stronger than his brothers.

Rhaena's eldest son was a very strong little fellow, and his cries almost blew off the ceiling of the delivery room - although this was impossible.

Longzel chose names for both children.

Dan Vareses is a famous figure in Valyria's history. He is the name of Dan the Wayshower. He led the first Valyrian shepherds to discover the dragon of the Fourteen Fire Peaks, and he was the first to climb on the dragon's back.

Although the records of Valyria say that the brave Dan died in the fiery dragon fire, he ushered in the glorious era of Valyria.

Orion Vareses was the name of Rhaena and Rey's eldest son, the eleventh boy in Varese's history to bear this name.

The first ten, including the fool who called himself emperor, were among the best warriors in Valyria.

This is the name of the warrior.

(End of this chapter)