Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 363 You Shouldn't Have Come Back, Damon
Count Marewes still persists.

Count Marewies is still arguing his case.

Lord Marewales softened his stance a bit and no longer insisted on killing all illegitimate children who posed a threat to Daeron, but he still demanded the killing of the illegitimate dragon rider.

Count Marewies made a suggestion.

But Earl Marewether had no allies, and none of his ministers or courtiers were as radical as he was. The Vareses family did not seem keen on completely cleaning out these illegitimate children. Ringol said nothing, and Earl Tully, the Minister of Justice, who ostensibly represented Daeron's forces but was actually a vassal of the Vareses family, did not express his opinion either.

"Your Majesty, I still hope you will consider the pros and cons of this matter." Count Marewes knew that his suggestion might not convince the "merciful" king, but he still had to make a suggestion - this was his responsibility as a minister: "The bloodline of an illegitimate child is like maggots growing on bread. Whether it grows from black bread mixed with stones, or from white bread filled with roast meat and honey, in the final analysis, they are all maggots that bring corruption. If the maggots are allowed to breed, there will inevitably be complications in the future."

The old man looked at everyone with hope in his eyes, "Not to mention the illegitimate child of a dragon?"

"Lord Merryweather, you cannot arbitrarily execute an innocent person without legal trial." Lord Garlan Tarly's immature voice sounded, "Being an illegitimate child does not constitute a capital crime. You have to take this into consideration."

"Lord Marewes, before the rules are broken, the first to break the rules are the sinners." Ringol finally spoke, but he was not supporting Earl Marewes' radical views, but trying to dissuade the old man: "The late King Aegon allowed the illegitimate son to enter the house within the rules. No matter how disgusting it was, he still maintained the rules recognized by the nobles, the people, and even the gods of the Seven Kingdoms. This means that he has the advantage in legal terms."

"Lord Merryweather, I still hold on to my thoughts." Daeron remained patient and gentle: "The king has his own concerns, but you have proven your loyalty and reliability, so I hope to entrust this task to you."

Earl Marewies smiled bitterly. In fact, he had already been shaken when he was persuaded again and again. Daeron's method was indeed in line with the wishes and desires of the vast majority of the nobles and people in the kingdom. After all, no one wanted their king to trample on their habits at will.

"I will obey your majesty's order."

Everyone present understood Daeron's vague order. As a radical, a member of the Silver Dragon Party, and a great lord of the Riverlands, Lord Mareways could not stand on the same side as the bastard dragon riders. Therefore, he was the most suitable person to monitor the bastards who stayed in King's Landing.

Old town.

After being officially taken over by the Targaryen family, this ancient big city has regained the vitality of the Hightower family's rule, and has even surpassed its former prosperity. Despite the profit-sharing routes of Winehaven and Silvercrown, Oldtown is still thriving. All this is thanks to the management of Viserys, Aegon and Aerion. The former two are actually quite talented in economics, and even Aegon allowed the devaluation of Aegon III's gold dragon in order to accumulate wealth and disgust his wife and son. Although Aerion is not good at governance, he is good at being obedient, and he did not change at all the policies of his father and brother.

It actually works well.

After becoming seriously ill, Aemon returned to the warm Oldtown to recuperate. This dragon rider prince, who was famous in the known world for his bravery and fighting skills, was now a tired old man, but still steady and calm. He helped his younger brother adjust the policies of his father and brothers, making Oldtown more prosperous in the past few years.

"Brother, news from King's Landing."

The former Citadel is now the palace of the Targaryen family. The Prince of Oldtown lives and handles affairs here, while the dragons live in a temporary dragon cave near the palace.

On a scenic island at the mouth of the Mead River, blood orange trees transplanted from Dorne provide rare shade for the exquisite palace. Children of the nobles and big merchants of Oldtown play and fight in the palace, providing a little youthful joy for the Dragon King who lives in seclusion here. Aerion looked a little unhappy. If he had to choose, Lord Marewales's choice would be his favorite choice, but he also knew that Daeron's approach was the best way to avoid all problems in the short term.

"Our new king is kind. To me, too kind."

"It's strange that you didn't say he was weak." Aemon replied with a smile as he was leisurely basking in the sun on a lounge chair under the shade of a tree.

"Because I know what he did is right. Knights and courtiers can be unreasonable, but the king cannot." Aerion paused. "At least not now. Daeron's tolerance and love for his illegitimate brothers have reached the point where it will surprise the world if they betray him. He gave Sow's Corner to Daemon. That piece of land was originally his mother's residence, but now it has an official lord. In exchange, Korak will stay in the Red Castle in King's Landing."

"A wise choice." Aemon nodded. "The sow's horn cannot support Korakshu. Although it loves pork, such a small piece of land cannot bear the consumption of an old dragon. Daemon has no other choice. What about Blackfyre?"

"The Blackfyre Sword is still in Daemon's hands. That was Aegon's decision. Foolish, it is the symbol of royal power."

"The dragon is the symbol of royal power, Aerion. As long as Caraxhu is not around, Daemon will not be able to cause any trouble." Aemon was relieved and continued to relax.

"Benson was appointed as the chief knight of the Royal Dragon Knights. Aegor and Garin remained in King's Landing, but the king added a lot of regulations to the Royal Dragon Knights. In addition to the daily training, their dragons will be taken care of in the dragon cave."

Aemon nodded in satisfaction.

"This kid is really reliable. We don't have to worry anymore."

The old and sick prince commented like this.

Sow Corner, although the name is not nice, it is actually a very rich territory - at least it is not a problem to feed the pampered princess.

But the princess, who also had silver-gray hair, was unhappy.

She closed the gate of the Silver Widow Manor and stopped Damon and his group outside the manor.

"My mother seems unable to accept this result." Daemon held the hilt of Blackfyre with some bitterness. "Sir, what did my mother say?"

He looked at Quentin Pole, his teacher and the messenger responsible for meeting Princess Diana.

"She said you shouldn't have come back, Daemon. You should have been in the Red Keep, not in this knight's territory."

(End of this chapter)