Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 156: Green Party - Otto Hightower
Half the valley was taken.

The news gradually spread and the seven countries responded greatly.

King's Landing.

Starting from the flea pit, all kinds of rumors were flying around.

However, no one said that His Royal Highness was going to rebel. Instead, it was Lady Jenny of Cricket Eagle's Nest.

Let’s talk about it in detail.

The 14-year-old Prince is in high spirits and has won the love and pursuit of Lady Jenny, who is known as the "Valley Virgin".

His Royal Highness the Prince often rides his dragon to the Eagle's Nest to meet with the thirsty Lady Jenny in private.

In short, the two of them had an affair.

Gossip has become a hot topic of conversation among the people of Junlin after dinner.

……

Red Fort.

Parliament Hall.

Viserys's face was dark, and he clenched the glass tightly with patience.

People who know him know that he is sulking.

Prime Minister Leonor sat aside, his fat face expressionless, thinking carefully about what to say next.

The other ministers looked solemn and dared not speak.

You could hear a pin drop in the hall, and the depressing atmosphere made people feel uneasy.

They are all smart people and will not take the rumors from the lower class seriously.

What we should really worry about is the disintegration of the valley regime and the adverse impact it will have on the royal family.

After a cup of tea.

Lionel sighed deeply and had to speak: "Your Majesty, it has been more than a month since the incident. Prince Aemon should be called back to King's Landing immediately to give a reasonable explanation."

"He conquered three noble castles by force, including Seagull Town."

Navy Minister Tailan reminded in a low voice.

Law Minister Jasper, with a straight face, loudly accused: "This is clear incitement to rebellion."

Once the chatterbox starts, it becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Viserys looked around and said in a cold tone, "That boy is just fooling around, trying to get enough attention."

"Only children would act up, and Prince Aemon is obviously not one of them."

Leonor shook his head.

Old man Lin Man was so scared that he took a sip of wine and muttered, "What a joke."

How could someone cause such a big mess?

The ministers were careful with their words, but they were all expressing an attitude.

We must not sit idly by!
Viserys had a terrible headache and said angrily, "What do you think I should do? Send him to the Wall, or chop off his head and hang it on the top of the wall?"

He is the one who suffers the most.

The nephew suddenly stabbed him in the back, catching him off guard.

"The whole world is watching, Your Majesty."

Leonor really didn't want to say this, but he couldn't play dumb about this matter.

Jasper immediately chimed in: "Perhaps you should take him into custody so that he doesn't threaten the Iron Throne."

"That's my nephew, you guys are talking lightly!"

Viserys was extremely annoyed.

He would like to do this, he must have the ability to do so.

The nephew has more than one dragon, and he has the support of vassals from half the Vale.

Not to mention the powerful background of the Royce family, the wealth of Seagull Town alone is enough to support a war.

Grand Maester Melos hesitated for a moment and reminded, "Her Royal Highness is still in the valley, Your Majesty."

This sentence calmed Viserys down instantly: "Give the order to inform Rhaenyra to return to King's Landing immediately."

The eldest daughter and heir cannot afford to make any mistakes.

"I'll do it right away."

Meros lowered his head and wrote furiously.

The topic returns to the valley coup.

Viserys cleared his mind and said in a deep voice, "At the same time, write a letter to Aemon and summon him back to King's Landing."

In any case, let's test my nephew's loyalty first.

The ministers looked at each other and nodded helplessly.

There is no better way.

If they are asked to go to the valley to capture people, they must have the courage and ability to do so.

Bang bang!

There was a knock on the door and in walked a Kingsguard.

"Your Majesty, there is the latest news from the Stone Steps Archipelago."

Viserys looked surprised and replied, "Bring it here."

The letter was handed to Melos, who read it.

"The Sea Serpents joined forces with Daemon to capture the entire Stepstone Archipelago and build castles on Bloodstone Island and Grey Gallows Island."

"Daemon repelled the mercenaries of Tyrosh and proclaimed himself 'King of the Sea and the Stepstones'..."

At the end, beads of sweat oozed from Melos' forehead, and he said carefully: "Prince Keoren of Dorne allied with the Lord of Tyroshi and Governor Myr, and participated in the internal strife of the three daughters and the war of the Stepstone Islands."

The Dornish are gone!

Viserys was stunned for a moment, then anger surged to his head, and he slammed the table and said, "This father and son, what are they going to do!?"

"The most urgent task is to find out the battle situation in the Stone Steps Archipelago."

Leonor said hurriedly.

The valley is closed and conservative, so nothing serious can happen.

The Stepstones have always been a major concern for the Iron Throne, not to mention the involvement of the Dornish.

We cannot allow the war to escalate.

"Send a message to Storm's End and ask Duke Beaumond to station troops on the Isle of Tarth to prevent the Dornish from taking the opportunity to invade."

Viserys acted decisively.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Melos plus one more letter.

The Stone Steps Islands War has not yet officially started, and the most urgent task is to split the valley government.

Leonor sighed, "The Eagle's Nest refused to reply. Lady Jenny seems to have lost trust in the royal family."

"Leave her alone, a short-sighted woman."

Viserys didn't look happy.

The fact that such rumors could be spread clearly shows that they are not groundless.

He fully trusted his nephew's taste and despised it.

Leonor was stunned. He never expected the king to say that.

Viserys stood up suddenly and ordered, "Be sure to inform Rhaenyra to return first, and Aemon to King's Landing after her."

After that, he left without looking back.

The ministers were helpless and understood the king's difficulties.

"I'll take my leave first."

Melos quickly wrote three letters, as if he was going to send them to Raven.

Leonor saw it keenly.

He carried four letters in his sleeves, one of which bore the sigil of the Oldtown Hightower.

Just when he was confused.

Melos was the first to go out, chasing after the king who was walking away.

"The meeting is over, let's go."

Jasper patted his butt.

As a "good-for-nothing" in the imperial court meeting, the king is not in a hurry, so why should he be in a hurry?

"Ugh."

Leonor shook his head and sighed.

……

at the same time.

On the couch, clothes were tangled and messy.

Aemon opened his eyes blearily.

The nap passive ended.

Rainier's temples were wet with sweat.

...half an hour later
Rhaenyra was panting and collapsed like a salted fish.

I've been very angry recently.

There is not enough food at night, so I can only eat secretly during the day.

"Would you like me to give you a massage?"

Aemon rested his chin on one hand, lying on his side and laughing.

Make yourself so tired.

I love to play!
"No, I'll take a break."

Rhaenyra hid her face in her arms.

"..."

No.

Outside the window, the sun is shining brightly at noon.

Aemon pulled on his clothes and called for a basin of water.

If someone cooks, someone has to wash the dishes.

"Messaria sent me a letter."

Rhaenyra's voice was as soft as a mosquito's.

Yimeng asked: "What do you mean?"

The last time Daemon was driven out of King's Landing, some historical trajectories changed.

Xiaomei, the white maggot who was originally Damon's mistress, defected to Rainier in advance.

The reason is that Rainiera cares about the lives of the lower classes.

She will be a kind queen in the future.

"Your Majesty, the Queen."

Yimon chuckled and blew a breath of hot air into his ear.

Renilla stretched out her hand and hit him, too ashamed to raise her head.

"Tell me quickly, what news does your intelligence chief have?"

Aemon grabbed the troublemaker's hand and interrogated him without any mercy.

Rhaenyra said weakly, "She spread rumors for you in Flea Bottom and changed the wind."

Now the whole King's Landing is discussing Jenny's private life.

The capture of Aemon's half of Vale was overshadowed.

"No wonder."

Aemon nodded in understanding.

My uncle’s questioning has not come yet.

It turned out that someone had muddied the water for him.

"What are you going to do?" Rainier turned her head, with a hint of charm in the corners of her eyes.

Yimon said: "If the enemy comes, we will stop him with soldiers and if the water comes, we will block it with earth."

"Aemon!!"

Rhaenyra looks like a female dragon with bared teeth.

Aemon surrendered and confessed to be lenient.

Now Candle Cave City, Old Anchorage, and Seagull Town have sent protons one after another and have all hung up his two-point flag.

The generous Master Ba Jin is the cruelest.

The Shet family in Seagull Town was razed to the ground and all their properties were surrendered intact.

Aemon kept half, and gave the remaining half as a reward to Ser Llane of Gull Tower.

No, now he should be called Sir Ryan of Seagulltown.

His side branch became the main branch of the Shet family.

In addition, Lengshui City and Huigu City sent troops to control the two tributaries north of the Mingyue Mountains.

The valley is now divided into two.

The Eagle's Nest is the main city, and its main vassals are:
Lord family: Xinsu City, Changgong Hall, Hongge City, Snakewood City, Pebble Island.

Baron and wealthy knight families: Nine Star City, Woodhull Family, Ruthermont Family, Hatton Family, Moore Family...

The main vassal is River Valley Town, and his main vassals are:
Lord Family: Runestone City, Seagull Town, Red Fort, Candle Cave City, Old Anchorage.

Baron and wealthy knight families: Coldwater, Seagull Tower, Greydale, Black Rose Hall.

In terms of comprehensive strength, Hegu Town is overwhelmingly superior.

There are more than just dragons.

As the only port in the valley, Seagull Town accounts for 80% of the valley's economic trade.

On the contrary.

The Eagle's Nest City does not have enough appeal, and the army it can summon will not be larger than that of Runestone City.

The Blood Gate was said to be indestructible, but it couldn't stop the dragon.

If Aemon wanted to, he could unify the Vale immediately.

"I have foreseen my father's rage."

Rhaenyra couldn't help but worry.

Aemon did not boast, but said seriously: "As long as the Riverlands, the Reach, and the Stormlands are not in turmoil, I can calm the storm."

Ever since Aegon the Conqueror unified Westeros, the seven kingdoms have been mutually restrained.

The four regions with the greatest threats are the east, west, south and north.

That is, the Vale, the Westerlands, Dorne, and the North.

The Dukes of the Riverlands, the Reach, and the Stormlands were all reappointed by Aegon the Conqueror, and would not betray the royal family for the sake of legitimacy.

If he controlled the valley as quickly as possible, he would be able to seal the Neck and stop the Northern Army.

The Riverlands and the Reach encircle the Westerly, while the Stormlands and the Reach block Dorne.

The seven kingdoms are settled!

Of course, that's the worst-case scenario.

In reality, at most some nobles opposed it, but it did not amount to a military rebellion.

Even if it's a rebellion!

Ha ha……

Vermithor's age and size are exactly the same as Balerion the Black Death when he conquered the Seven Kingdoms.

"Again."

Rainier was fascinated by what she heard and arched her breasts.

"Ok?"

Imon was stunned.

Rhaenyra smiled and hooked her finger.

"I just wiped it clean."

Imon was confused.

Rhaenyra grabbed his collar and said unsatisfiedly, "Follow my elbow."

……

Time flies and half a month has passed.

King's Landing.

Viserys cleared a space on his precious stone table and placed a new stone sculpture on it.

Seven slender towers close together, a fortress stuck in the cliff.

Eagle's Nest - Bloody Gate.

dong dong!

The door was knocked and opened, and Grand Maester Melos walked in with medicine.

"I don't need to eat this."

Viserys glanced at it and frowned.

Melos said calmly: "Your cuts are difficult to heal. Drinking more medicine will help your recovery."

"Put it there."

Viserys gestured reluctantly toward the dining table.

After more than ten years of treatment, the wound became worse and worse.

It is far less effective than the jade ring given by my nephew.

Melos did so, and bade the king drink it while it was hot.

"Anything else?"

Viserys was thinking about something and started to chase people away.

"Ser Otto Hightower has arrived at the Red Keep."

Meros bowed his head and whispered.

Viserys paused, the stone seagull he was playing with suddenly losing its appeal.

A good while.

"Invite him in."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Melos didn't dare to look at it any longer and retreated silently.

boom!
Viserys sighed as he heard the door close.

A few days ago, Rhaenyra wrote him back.

Already on his way back to King's Landing with his nephew.

Rhaenyra was safe, not detained or mistreated.

Things weren't that bad since his nephew dared to come and see him.

but!

Many times, you have to guard against it.

A few minutes later.

dong dong!

The door knocked again.

"Come in."

Viserys' expression changed slightly and he straightened his clothes.

Squeak!

The door opened, revealing a familiar yet unfamiliar figure.

The figure was facing the sun, and only black clothes could be seen, but the real face could not be seen clearly.

Viserys squinted his eyes, many memories flooding his mind.

"His Majesty!"

After a long time, Otto walked into the bedroom and smiled with emotion: "It's been many years since we last met. How are you?"

The first sentence is the concern between old friends.

Viserys was slightly startled, then smiled with relief: "Not bad, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Otto stopped smiling and acted very humble.

The six-year confinement in the old town seemed to have worn away his arrogance.

Viserys couldn't help but sigh.

The two did not mention political affairs, but greeted each other about the past years, talking like a pair of old friends who had met again after a long separation.

Otto answered fluently, without any complaints or request to return to the imperial court meeting.

This posture gave Viserys the most intuitive feeling.

No more selfishness!

"Tell me, what do you think of the valley and the Stepstones?"

After chatting for a while, Viserys got straight to the point.

When it came to business, Otto's temperament changed.

More stable.

"The specific situation depends on your attitude."

Otto's eyes were deep.

Viserys asked in confusion, "How?"

"In the days of Aenys I, Prince Maegor rode Balerion far away from home and did not return until his brother died."

Otto listed them one by one and said, "Damon's occupation of the Stepstone Islands did not cause any harm to the kingdom."

"That's true."

Viserys did not refute, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Take Aenys I and Maegor the Cruel, for example?
Uncle and young nieces and nephews...

Fortunately, the young king was able to hold on.

Otto continued, "The key problem lies with Prince Aemon. The head of the Vale is always the Arryn family of the Eyrie."

After a pause, he said nostalgically: "The little kid back then has now become a Dragon King."

The forty dragon families of old Valyria.

It makes sense for a kid to call himself the Dragon King.

Viserys didn't ask why. He said angrily, "That boy is just as lawless as his bastard father."

"What do you think?"

Otto said sternly, "Should we reprimand His Royal Highness and have him stay away from the valley, or should we use this as an excuse to abolish the Eagle's Nest's duty as the guardian of the east?"

"Is this necessary?"

Viserys had not expected his old friend to be so extreme.

But I have to say, it fits his idea.

Indecisiveness leads to disaster.

"You should make a decision soon, Your Majesty."

Otto said sincerely.

Viserys opened his mouth and said, "Then..."

Squeak!

The door was pushed open from the outside, and the Iron Guard Commander Harold interrupted their conversation.

"The princess and the prince are back, your majesty."

(End of this chapter)