Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 280 Damon and Kohol
Otto shuddered, a sense of foreboding washing over him.

That kid's up to no good.

"Lord Thaddeus is known in the Reach for his fairness and tolerance, making him a perfect fit for the position of Minister of Justice."

Imon uses his ultimate skill at point-blank range.

Otto's face darkened. He tried to stand up but found himself paralyzed on one side, the pain from which caused him to clench his teeth.

"I agree."

Corliss made a decisive statement.

Otto looked at the king and said gravely, "Your Majesty, what do you think?"

"..."

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

"I think it's feasible to let Lord Otto rest and recuperate properly so that he can better serve the country in the future."

Renilla curled her beautiful lips into a smile, taking the opportunity to kick someone when they're down.

In the vast palace, who disliked Otto the most?

Even Imon had to wait his turn.

"Future Chancellor of the Exchequer" Tyran was eager to try, but then suddenly remembered something and sat quietly to observe.

He's the moneybag now.

How can the wallet take sides?

He could not express his opinion without the king's permission.

Thaddeus, awaiting appointment, and Linman, the treasurer, remain still, both choosing to wait for the king's decision due to their awkward positions.

Grand Secretary Orville was a neutral figure carefully selected by the Citadel Council. He silently recorded the words and actions of the King’s Council and remained silent unless asked by the King.

"Your Majesty, everyone is waiting for you."

Prime Minister Leonor's expression changed.

At this time, the power of the Imperial Council changed.

The Crown Prince, the Regent, and the Sea Serpent are on the same boat, and Tyrannosaurus and Thaddeus have essentially declared their "Black Party" stance.

The Green Party ousted Melos, leaving only Otto to struggle on.

If Otto is driven away again, the Royal Council will consist only of the "Black Party" and the "Royalists".

If this continues, friction will inevitably arise between the power of the king, the crown prince, and the regent.

From Leonor's perspective as a "royalist," the Royal Council cannot function without the "Green Party" as a mediator.

"Let me think about it."

Viserys was quite troubled and found it difficult to make a decision.

He always remembered why Otto returned to the game.

Promote relatives of the empress to deal with members of the imperial clan.

The Hightoar family were related to the imperial family through marriage, while Aemon, Damon, and the Sea Serpent were members of the royal family.

Today, the status of maternal relatives is precarious.

"The Hightoar family has made a grave mistake. With Sir Garwin Hightoar succeeding as the governor of Oldtown, it is a critical time when Lord Otto needs to be in charge."

Collis used both soft and hard tactics.

Otto's expression changed slightly as he stared intently at the king's face.

Having been banished from King's Landing this time, he may not have a third chance to return to the royal court.

The already weak Green Party is likely to lose its competitiveness completely.

After a while.

"Lord Thaddeus."

Viserys suddenly called out names.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Thaddeus kept a straight face, but was secretly excited.

Viserys said solemnly, "From this moment forward, you are appointed Minister of Justice, in charge of the kingdom's laws and justice."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Thaddeus raised his voice.

Otto looked dejected and lowered his head in disappointment.

Viserys added, "Lord Otto is unwell and has resigned from his post as Minister of Justice to recuperate at the Red Keep, where he will serve as a royal advisor."

The so-called consultants are essentially a think tank.

With the addition of the words "Imperial Audience," one is qualified to participate in Imperial Audience meetings.

Upon hearing this, Otto's hope was rekindled.

Although he no longer holds the power of the Minister of Justice, as long as he can stay in King's Landing and advise Viserys, he can still contribute.

They will not be separated from the core of power.

Aemon frowned, but ultimately said nothing.

He is not a king.

My uncle is willing to keep Otto, and no one can force him to stay.

At least they managed to bring the important positions of Finance Minister and Justice Minister to their side.

Subsequently, Viserys also granted Linman the title of Royal Advisor.

With this, the five important positions of the King's Hand, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of the Navy, the Minister of Finance, and the Grand Secretary have been confirmed, and two new Royal Advisors have been added.

The Foreign Minister, like an intelligence chief, disappeared without a trace.

This position was originally a vacancy reserved for someone like Tailan.

When a radish finds a new hole, the old one is naturally abandoned.

Amon leaned back, in a good mood.

Although the Imperial Council only changed two positions, it was a complete reorganization.

Tyran is young and energetic, while Thaddeus has a firm stance.

In particular, as the commander of the capital's garrison under the Minister of Justice, Rhaenyra could use this opportunity to bring the five thousand gold-robed men of King's Landing under her command.

Including the 5,000-strong royal fleet at Dragonstone.

Renilla alone commands an army of ten thousand men, both by land and sea.

It couldn't be more stable.

"In just a few days, the Imperial Conference has seen new faces and old faces leave, which is truly remarkable."

Viserys sighed softly, his expression a mix of relief and melancholy.

Thaddeus laughed and said, "I have good news for you, Your Majesty."

"Oh, tell me."

Viserys concealed his emotions well, resuming his usual kind smile.

Thaddeus: "Lord Donald and Lady Jenny agree that a marriage proposal should be made to the royal family."

He married Prince Aegon for the sake of his daughter, Samantha Tarly.

"That's definitely good news."

Viserys burst into laughter.

The Tali family is decent; while their power cannot compare to that of the Haita and Luowan families, they are definitely a second-tier noble family with strong martial spirit.

Not so strong, but not weak either.

Simply perfect.

“Since you agree, I will inform Lady Jenny to bring little Samantha to King’s Landing for the engagement.”

Thaddeus couldn't wait.

Jenny Rowan is his younger sister, and Samantha Tali is his niece.

The marriage of the Tali family to the royal family is equivalent to the marriage of the Rowan family to the royal family.

When Prince Aegon and Samantha married and had a child, the young prince had one-third of the blood of the Rhowan family flowing in his veins.

The family that boasts this honor is renowned throughout the seven kingdoms.

Only House Arryn of the Eyrie and House Hightower of Oldtown.

When it comes to marriage, one has to mention that Dorn is urging her to get married.

Viserys hesitated before speaking.

Is it a good idea for Imond to get engaged to Alexandra Martell, the eldest daughter of Prince Coollen?
The hall fell silent for three seconds.

A glint of light flashed in Aemon's eyes as he considered the Dornish's level of activity.

In recent years, it has been suppressed by the blockade of the Taiwan Strait and the sea, making it unable to lift its head.

Despite the Iron Throne's immense power, it could not escape the watchful eyes and suppression of the forces on the Eastern Continent.

Prince Coolon, well aware of this, secretly allied himself with Braavos and Valantis.

That's too dishonest.

"I don't agree."

Finally, someone spoke up; it was Alison, who looked slightly nervous.

Weslis was somewhat surprised and asked quietly, "What are your concerns?"

Allison said timidly, "The Dornish are barbaric and cunning, unworthy of Amond."

A mother's heart aches for her son.

Viserys's eyes darkened, and he looked down on the Dornish people.

However, a marriage between the two sides can bring lasting peace.

Moreover, Aegon the Conqueror has already demonstrated the consequences of conquering Dorne by force.

If a marriage alliance could alleviate the animosity between the two sides and reach a consensus between the Iron Throne and Dorne.

This is a good long-term strategy.

"The Queen's view is too womanly."

Collis directly denied it.

He believed that marriage alliances were necessary.

Just like in the beginning, he was the one who made it happen.

Aemon glanced at him.

Allison clenched her fists together and said angrily, "When the King of the Centenarians was in power, he always treated Dorn with a tough stance and had no intention of forming a marriage alliance."

"That's because His Majesty the Centenarian King didn't encounter a good opportunity."

Collis spoke eloquently.

Unable to argue with him, Allison lowered her head and said weakly, "I disagree."

He has only attended a handful of imperial meetings and lacks both experience and the courage to offer advice.

But he's very stubborn.

Viserys pondered for a moment, then whispered to his wife, "Imond is a brave and good boy; he'll be happy to shoulder heavy responsibilities." Upon hearing this, Imond's expression turned strange.

What kind of burden is a marriage alliance?

At most, Imond could only carry Dorne's leg.

If you knew how alluring and seductive Alexandra would be when she grew up, Aegon would have rushed to arrange a marriage for her.

"I also disagree, Your Majesty."

Otto pondered for a long time.

Viserys was astonished.

Isn't the other party the one who most supports Amond's marriage to Dorne?

Otto had a bitter pill to swallow.

The reason they agreed earlier was because the Hightar family was large enough to support their ambition to usurp Sunspear City.

Today, Haitar is in disarray, and its influence has fallen to the second tier.

He was very pleased with Aegon's marriage; the Tarly family was powerful and influential.

Imond's marriage is best emulated.

Marry a noblewoman from the Westerlands, Riverlands, or Stormlands to gain the support of a well-established second-tier noble family.

Of course.

The Green Party's primary goal is actually to unite as one.

The Green Party is now split.

Moreover, Amond is even less suitable for a marriage alliance with Dorne.

Once it's done, we'll become increasingly alienated from them.

Viserys was displeased.

“Imond is young and impetuous, and the Dornish are cunning by nature. A hasty marriage would harm him.”

Otto gave a score of seven or eight out of ten.

Viserys was then satisfied and began to reconsider the marriage proposal.

The Dornish people have a notoriously bad reputation.

Various underhanded tactics such as sneak attacks, poisoning, and assassination make it difficult to guard against.

He only has three sons, and he can't afford to lose any of them.

"I agree with Lord Corliss's proposal."

Seeing his uncle hesitate repeatedly, Imon finally spoke up.

"Oh?"

Viserys was taken aback.

Allison also turned her head, her eyes accusing her.

Aemon, knowing the situation, said seriously, "My lords may have forgotten something: Alexandra is only nine years old."

"what?"

Leonor let out a soft "hmm," as if he had realized the key point.

Imon said helplessly, "The two parties are engaged first, but the woman is still seven years away from coming of age. Many problems can be seen in seven years."

Seven years!

From Helena and Imond to Daeron, Young Aegon, and Jaehaerys.

They can all grow into outstanding dragon riders.

The same seven years.

Dorne was trapped by the Strait of Hormuz, which restricted its economy and made it increasingly reliant on trade with the Steppes.

With one side gaining and the other losing, the Iron Throne can afford to be dragged down.

During this period, if the Dornish people make any underhanded moves, the marriage agreement will be nothing but a worthless piece of paper.

"Okay, let's do it."

Viserys was overjoyed.

Allison didn't refute this, but helplessly clenched her hands.

The matter has been handed over to Prime Minister Leonor.

With a new Minister of Justice, Leonor no longer needs to hold multiple positions.

The problems in Thailand are best left to the Prime Minister to solve.

"The meeting is dismissed!"

Viserys was in a good mood and planned to go back and have a drink.

The crowd left one by one.

As they reached the hall entrance, Eamon and Corliss exchanged a glance before looking away.

The father-in-law and son-in-law had their own agenda.

Both of them could see that Dorne was not being honest and intended to turn against the Iron Throne.

As the main faction, they quickly formed a temporary group.

"Tsk~"

Amon pursed his lips.

The sea serpent, true to his old politician nature, has a dirty heart.

Even if they are on the same side, their attitudes remain diametrically opposed.

The interests of the Valerian family outweigh his interests in cooperating with Aemon, and outweigh the interests of the Iron Throne.

He agreed to the marriage alliance with Dorne because he valued the brief peace it would bring.

Tidehead Island, Telosi, and the Steps Islands were all sources of income for the Valerian family.

Without war, wealth flows in continuously.

As for the risks that Aemond would bear personally and the risks that the Iron Throne would bear after the marriage, these were not within his consideration.

"I suddenly miss Damon a bit."

Imon muttered to himself.

Sea snakes tend to be conservationists, and their primary goal is to make money.

Damon is the real advocate of war.

Just fight!

"Do you know what Damon has been up to lately?"

Imon leaned close to Renilla's ear.

Renilla paused for a moment, then recalled, "It seems to have been in Kohor. I heard they were after this city-state."

"I haven't heard of Kolachu meeting up with him."

"Imon asked in surprise."

Damon has his eye on Corhol, and he understands.

The day Damon dies, Reese will be succeeded by Aemon.

Damon wants to leave a legacy for Aegon Jr. and Viserion, so he has to start another war.

Just like he said.

fighting! !
However, the "bloodworm" Koracchus was awakened by Imond and disappeared from the valley.

To date, no one has been found to drive it.

Without dragons, Damon would likely be deterred by the formidable walls of Kohol.

"Speaking of which, Kohol has a deep connection with Guvalyria."

With her hands behind her back, Renella skipped along, talking: "There's a blacksmith who has preserved the Valyrian steel recasting technique, and there's also a rumor about a dragon king."

"The Orion family, I saw information about them in the Setiga family library on Crab Island."

Amon had a mysterious and inscrutable expression.

Renilla was successfully piqued by him.

"The Orion family was of similar strength to the Targaryen family. During their decline, there were fewer than a handful of dragons on record. They were keen on selling slaves and trading silk."

Aemon spoke according to the contents of the book.

After the apocalyptic catastrophe, the Orion family was one of the few Dragon King families to have survived.

An Orion dragon king, who proclaimed himself emperor of Freehold, purchased tens of thousands of slave soldiers in Kohol and rode his unnamed dragon back to the Valyrian Peninsula in an attempt to rebuild the Freehold Empire.

The result was that it disappeared without a trace.

Imon had intended to travel to Kohol to search for traces left by the Dragon King Orion.

There might be some useful information.

However, after finding the space ring of the Belleris family and obtaining the complete "Binding Spell" inside, he no longer valued what the Orion Dragon King had left behind.

It's not like they're from a top-tier dragon king family.

I suspect they have similar limited knowledge to the Targaryens.

"The more you say that, the more I hope Damon can succeed."

Renilla chuckled.

Kohor is located in the Kohor Forest, a region characterized by its mountainous and forested terrain.

It was once the area where the ancient dragon kings lived.

Amon raised an eyebrow.

One can only imagine the interesting look on Uncle's face when he learns that Damon is attacking Kohol.

……

Kohol.

Dense primeval forests cover the land, and towering peaks rise one after another, forming a unique landform environment.

I want to cross the Kohol Forest.

Only those familiar with Kohol can navigate the winding dirt roads.

Outside the city-state of Kohol.

A mixed Dothraki army was stationed in an open area at the foot of the mountain.

"The investigation is complete, Your Majesty."

Lisandro Rogal reported solemnly, “There are only 3,700 garrison troops in Kohor City, of which 2,800 are Unsullied. After Astapo freed the slaves, 900 ordinary slave soldiers were added.”

Furthermore, there were no benevolent or great lords like those in Slave Bay within the city-state.

Rather, it was a religious culture ruled by bearded monks who worshipped black goats.

The people of Kohor worship black goats, and their lives are closely intertwined with the temple.

Around the campfire.

Damon gazed indifferently at the fortified city built against the mountainside.

(End of this chapter)