Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 270 The Fire at Durstonbury
"Oh?"

Viserys was taken aback by what he heard and looked to his daughter Renilla for help.

The Dragon Clan meeting is still at the level of a family gathering.

He was unwilling, deep down, to grant more power, which was even more difficult to control.

Renilla, her feelings complicated, silently placed her hand on Imon's hand, which was resting on the table.

Based on this, a decision was made.

Viserys was surprised and looked back at the assembled ministers.

The ministers had varying expressions; most of them were resistant, but at this moment they had nothing to say.

From the prince's departure for a marriage alliance to the deaths of both the Earl of Oldtown and the Duke of Highgarden, the story unfolds into the fate of Prince Aegon...

One time, the dragon rider went out of control.

This suggests that there will be more and more cases of dragon riders going out of control in the future.

Who can we expect to stop it?

He lost "Black Death" Bellerion early in his life; he was once the king of dragon riders.

Clearly, the struggle has shifted from external to internal, becoming a power struggle between the regent and the king.

The king wanted to promote his sons and neglect his nephew who held great power.

The regent's strategic retreat demonstrated his unique importance.

Almost simultaneously, Leonor and Otto's expressions changed, and they realized something deeper.

The mastermind behind it all...

"I agree with the Regent's proposal!"

Before the two could think further, Corliss smiled and made a good start.

"Me too."

Tailan hurriedly followed, afraid that he would be too late to speak.

For a moment, everyone present except for Renilla and Grand Scholar Melos was in a state of utter confusion.

Viseris, seeing the score at four to three, waived his veto power.

"Notify Tidehead Island and Ries to convene a Dragon Clan meeting."

……

Two days later.

The Dragon Clan Conference was convened.

"Children, are you all alright?"

Renis smiled broadly and opened her arms to embrace a group of children, both big and small.

"Grandma, Grandma."

Benedict and Renia were overjoyed and jumped up and down to run over.

Dragon Council.

It is a council of adult Targaryen members, their immediate family members, and dragon riders.

If you meet one of these conditions, you can participate.

Twins are young dragons who each have a clear sworn brother, and are eligible to participate in the council.

"Let's go in first."

Lannar had not seen her mother for a long time, and they held hands intimately.

Rhaenys's smile faded slightly as she looked at Aemon and said, "I've heard about what happened in the Reach. It's had a huge impact, and we can't delay any longer."

"indeed so."

Imon pretended not to understand.

Renis shook her head. Corliss had already corresponded with her, but she was too embarrassed to point it out.

Under the watchful eyes of two Imperial Guards, everyone took their seats.

"Long time no see, cousin."

Viserys, seated in the main seat, smiled at Rhaenys.

Rhaenys offered a half-joking consolation: "Isn't it tradition for every Targaryen king to worry about his children?"

"A tragic tradition."

Viserys looked exhausted; he couldn't have been more miserable.

After taking their seats, the seating arrangements varied considerably.

Viserys remained in the main seat, with Ser Harold, Commander of the Kingsguard, and the drowsy Grand Maester Melos standing to his left and right.

One protects the king, the other records the contents.

Leonor remained seated to the King's left, his position as Prime Minister unshaken.

However, the person to his right opposite him was now Queen Alison, dressed in a green dress.

Otto was ruthlessly excluded.

Once the main seat and two secondary seats are determined, there are no particular rules regarding the seats on either side.

From left to right, they are: Renilla, Jaeheris, Emon, Benilla, Lannar, and Renia.

At the end, there's a little Aegon with a melancholy face, playing with a stone ball all by himself.

All four children are dragon riders, following their parents and playmates.

From front to back on the right are Helena, Darren, Lannino, Cassandra, and Renis.

Facing the king, the sea serpent Corliss sat alone in one corner.

Viserys felt very uncomfortable without the atmosphere of the royal council. After glancing at a group of children, he focused his attention on Cassandra Baratheon.

Cassandra is now 9 years old and has grown into a quiet little girl in a yellow dress.

Lannino explained, "Cassandra is very sensible and won't bother the council."

As the dragon rider, the fiancée is eligible to participate.

However, it still seems a bit abrupt.

Viserys smiled and said kindly, "Give my regards to your grandfather and father."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Cassandra answered shyly in a low voice.

Everyone present was a big shot in the kingdom.

Parliament officially began.

Viseris coughed lightly, and Prime Minister Leonor stood up and spoke.

Two things:
1. The two princes have disappeared without a trace in the Reach (out of control).

2. Internal strife in the river bend.

The council's objectives were clear: whoever captured Aegon and Aymond would quell the unrest in the Reach.

"Lanino can go."

Corliss spoke first, smiling faintly, "He's idle at home; he should be serving his country."

"Does anyone else have any good suggestions?"

Viserys smiled back, pretending not to hear.

joke.

My son is a disgrace; your son should take care of it.

Do they care about their reputation? Do they care about the reputation of the royal family?

Damn sea serpent!
At this moment, Imon stood up on his own initiative and said in a serious tone, "I'll go."

"Okay, you go."

Viserys made the decision and asked if he needed any help.

Lannar and Renilla looked up together, their eyes shining.

In the end, Imon decided: "Helena, come with me."

"Ah, me?"

Helena was stunned, pointing at herself.

"Yes, that's you."

Imon was quite certain.

The unrest in the Reach was his way of consolidating power, suppressing the old town of Hightower, and incidentally protecting Helena as she escaped her arranged marriage.

The first two goals have been basically achieved.

Uncle Viseris relented and restored the Dragon Clan's voting rights at the Dragon Council.

Helena should also demonstrate her abilities as a dragon rider and earn some capital to gain personal freedom.

Don't tame a grown dragon and then spend your days idly daydreaming.

In that case, it would be a waste not to arrange a marriage.

"Good~"

Helena clutched the hem of her clothes.

“The Hightoar family…” Allison suddenly began, then paused, “How should they be punished?”

"This one……"

Viserys hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

They rebelled against their lord and instigated the prince.

Both of these are serious crimes.

While it wouldn't amount to confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan, it would be close.

"After I conduct an on-site inspection, I will handle the matter according to the circumstances."

Imon's formulaic answer.

"really?"

Allison was very nervous, her eyes were watery.

"of course."

As he spoke, Imon gave her a reassuring look.

Seeing this, Allison loosened her tightly clasped hands, and her anxiety subsided slightly.

She trusted Imon more than her father, husband, and son.

At least Amon doesn't lie or deceive.

"Then, let's vote."

Viserys said dejectedly.

Raise your hand if you support this.

A row of hands shot up from the left.

One two three four five...

Imon lowered his head, forcing a smile.

My ancestors never deceived me.

Marrying multiple wives and having multiple children is absolutely true.

Hands were raised on the right as well, six people, six votes.

When it came time to vote against, no one raised their hand.

Viserys, Leonor, and Corliss abstained.

Passed almost unanimously.

The results were announced, and the parliament session concluded.

Viserys was the first to walk out, his face sour: "Children shouldn't attend the next meeting."

"Yes~~"

Imon didn't think it was excessive.

My uncle has veto power.

But if you veto something, no one will do the work for you.

In the end, we still had to make concessions.

There's no way to have it all; you can't have everything.

……

the next day.

Two enormous dragons flew out of King's Landing and headed south along the Golden Road.

At dusk, we landed at the Bitter Bridge in the Reach.

boom--

Vomisol landed with a thud, its massive body sending up waves of scorching heat.

The gates of the Bitterbridge Castle opened.

Lord Kaswell personally came out to greet him, overjoyed, and said, "Your Highness, it is an honor to receive you at Bitter Bridge. It is truly a blessing from the Seven Gods."

"I'd like to stay the night; I hope it won't be a disturbance."

Imon greeted him with a smile.

"Absolutely not. If it weren't for the urgency of the River Bend incident, I would have loved to have you stay longer."

Lord Casway is eloquent.

After seeing the landing Dreamfire and the silver-haired girl on the back of the light blue dragon.

I was a little confused, but I quickly figured it out.

As is well known, the Green Queen had a close relationship with the Regent and was a close confidante of His Majesty the Centenarian in his later years.

The struggle between the black and green factions often refers to Princess Renella's conflict with the Green Queen and Minister of Justice Otto.

"Your Highness, please come inside."

Lord Caswell stood ramrod straight and bowed deeply.

"Thank you~"

Helena had never met such a warm-hearted person before.

into the night.

Inside the castle at Bitterbridge, the brother and sister were warmly received by Lord Casway and his wife.

Although the dishes on the table were mostly fruits and vegetables grown in the riverside area, they still tasted pretty good.

A roast suckling pig was also placed in the center of the table.

The food was pretty good.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out outside the castle.

"Sorry, I'll go check."

Lord Casway frowned and quickly got up to check.

Eamon took a small bite of the melon and looked up out the window.

Southwest of the Bitter Bridge, along the banks of the Mandeb River, the night sky was brightly lit by firelight.

Don't ask why I'm so accurate.

Bitter Bridge is a bridge, a bridge that is stuck at the mouth of the Mandeb River.

The toll fees and hotel taxes were enough to support a large noble family.

“Hiss—!”

In the distance, a dragon's shadow streaked across the night sky, echoing with a loud roar.

Imon frowned slightly.

The next stop on the Bridge of Bitterness is the Marie Weiss family in the Long Table Hall.

The Marie Weiss family even has a family motto of "Behold my gift," and they are known for their kindness.

This unrest in the River Bend did not support either side.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened."

Lord Casway returned in a hurry.

"what happened?"

"Imon asked."

Lord Casway said, "Earl Marie Weiss sent me a message that Durstonbury has been attacked by an unknown dragon, and the fire has been burning since noon."

Durstonbury is situated between the Long Table Hall and the Wine Hall, occupying the central basin of the Mandeb River.

Because the distance is too far.

As darkness fell, Kuqiao finally saw the distant, towering flames.

"Ulwin Peck?"

In an instant, Eamon's mind selected a cunning and vulgar middle-aged man.

"Yes, Earl Urwin supports the Hightoar family."

Lord Casway seemed to realize something and lowered his voice.

Aemon smiled: "We'll talk about it tomorrow."

There are currently four dragons in the Reach, and he and Helena are here. Aegon supports Oldtown Hightower.

It's so hard to guess who attacked Durstonbury.

Ulwin Baker was no good man; he was nothing but an ambitious schemer.

After the Blood Dragon Dance, thanks to the "Calamus" organization's achievement in assassinating the traitors "Iron Hammer" Shuf and "White Hair" Ulf, he was selected as one of the seven regents.

Murdering royalty, seizing control of the court, forcing abdication and rebellion...

They are capable of doing all sorts of immoral and outrageous things.

The brat wanted to establish himself in the Reach and set his sights on Durstonbury of the Baker family.

I must say, they have good taste.

He supported it.

(End of this chapter)