Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 362 Temporary Reasonable Arrangement

"Damn, our dear Crown Prince, oh no, our dear new King, is this really what he planned?" Orion couldn't help but swear in the end.

"Orion, don't swear in front of Igor." Serena's voice came from behind, and along with the sound of the Light of the Borderland, there was also the purring sound of the dragon's mouth. Serena sat on the dragon's saddle, still looking in the direction of the dragon's lair.

"My dear, if you knew what Darren wanted to do, you would also curse." Orion took a deep breath. In all his years, this was the first time he had seen a child so kind.

"Isn't Bran helping him?"

"Aunt, Bran is Daeron's friend and right-hand man, but not Daeron himself. Moreover, strictly speaking, Bran is also the illegitimate son of the late king." Igor said with a wry smile: "Daeron values ​​blood ties and fairness. It is impossible for him to favor his friends while criticizing others."

The prince walked slowly between the two dragons. Before leaving the throne room, Lord Marewath and Daeron had a big conflict. The radical old earl was not satisfied with Daeron's "weakness" or "hesitation" and insisted on solving the problem once and for all to prevent future troubles. But Daeron considered more, not only the royal family, but also his own reputation - at least he could not harm his blood relatives who had been recognized by the law, and concealing or tampering with the will of the previous king was not in line with the political rules of Westeros - in fact, Lord Marewath also mentioned the possibility of tampering with the will, but it was unlikely to tamper with the will without the Grand Maester's direct forgery. The whole kingdom was clear about Aegon's attitude towards the illegitimate dragon riders, and the emergence of things to eliminate the illegitimate dragon riders was simply an insult to the princes' brains - although most of the princes had no brains.

In the end, neither side was able to convince the other, and Count Marewes' loyalty made him choose to compromise - a temporary compromise.

"Daeron is well aware of Lord Marewales and our intentions, but alas, he is the king on the Iron Throne."

Igor didn't make his words very clear, but Orion and Serena could hear the hidden meaning of his nephew's words. When the Targaryens were the only ones in power, the Targaryens could care less about the opinions of the lords. The dragons were their confidence, no matter whether the monarch was the wise Jaehaerys, Jacaerys and Aegon II, or the "brutal" Maegor, or the mediocre Viserys. They could pay attention to the demands of the lords and focus on maintaining the relationship between the monarch and the ministers - but it was not necessary.

However, with the rise of the Vareses family, no matter what their relationship with the Vareses was, the Targaryens also needed to realize that they were no longer the only family that could subdue the Seven Kingdoms in one day with the help of their dragons. Respecting the opinions of the princes had changed from being optional to having to coordinate the relationship between the princes and the Iron Throne if they wanted to better rule the Seven Kingdoms.

Orion sighed and put his arm on his nephew's shoulders: "What do you think?"

"Follow the procedure." Igor did not hesitate. For the Varese family, the rhythm was in their hands. They only needed to keep moving forward according to the rhythm. They also needed to be on guard against someone turning the table over.

During the Freehold era, the Valyrians, who had no guest rights, had never lacked ruthless people who were willing to overturn the table. Six centuries ago, Archon Julius Caesos had led his own Firepeak and the dragon kings who supported him to be re-elected as Archon many times, and even once made the Senate submit to his 300-year-old behemoth.

But his death was equally horrifying. Pyromancers and blood wizards from many families cursed him at the cost of their lives, causing him to lose the protection of magic. The unaware archon was killed by a Valyrian steel dagger when he left the dragon saddle and entered the Senate. The old dragon who lost his master was besieged by multiple giant dragons of similar size, even including the old dragon of his old rival, and was shot down between the fire peaks. The Kelesos family declined with the sudden death of its head.

"The guards of the Black Palace and the three hundred Silver Blood Soldiers my father brought will protect my father's safety." Igor said, "In addition, the magic advisor Ms. Melisandre will also stay and be responsible for maintaining the magic that my grandfather left on my father, uncle, and aunt." Orion and Serena nodded.

Darren's plan was not complicated. He did not intend to clean up his illegitimate brothers, but to divide and control these illegitimate brothers.

At least from the king's perspective, there was nothing wrong with Darren's plan.

The funeral of the old king and the coronation of the new king were held on the same day. Syrax burned the old king's body. The fat Aegon III burned for a long time before finally turning into ashes.

The High Bishop wearing a crystal crown crowned Daeron. The new king did not choose his father's gorgeous golden crown, but chose the crown of Daeron I, which symbolized royal power and harmony.

Daeron reappointed his Small Council, and the Marcher Prince Ringol Varezes wore the badge of the King's Hand, and the entire Small Council completely became Daeron's supporters.

The first imperial meeting that will soon take place will decide how to deal with the illegitimate dragon knights.

"Your Majesty, I still insist on my opinion. Your point of view can certainly stabilize people's hearts, but it will make you lose more." Count Maryweiss still refused to make any concessions.

"Lord Merryweather." Daeron said patiently, "I think my arrangement can take all parties into consideration. My blood brothers - let me call them that, they are not a whole. You see, Bran is on my side."

"Lord Brynden is an exception," said Lord Merryweather. "Technically, he is a member of the House of Vareses."

"It's not that serious, my good earl." The king patiently persuaded, "You have seen Sir Benson's neutrality. As long as I maintain his treatment, he is my most loyal subject. Daemon is my noble brother. His bloodline makes him an important banner, but without a dragon, Daemon is not a threat at all. I will assign him to his mother, but Korak will stay in King's Landing - because only King's Landing can support dragons. Garin, like Benson, can be won over by power, respect and money. Although Aegor is sensitive and aggressive, he can't make big waves alone. Harry is a capable person, and I can't sit idly by and watch a talent who can bring gold to the kingdom be buried."

"Your arrangement is reasonable, but I still feel that a bastard riding a dragon is a threat to your kingship."

Count Marewes still persisted.

(End of this chapter)