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Igaras sniffed in confusion, letting out a low growl. Viserys understood his dragon's meaning; it sensed the scent of its own kind.
"Its own kind?" Viserys frowned. He didn't know that dragons would consider Dragonzel, Rhaegor, and Samantha as different types of their own kind, so he completely misunderstood.
Did Igaras mean that a strange dragon had appeared in the Riverlands? Impossible, King's Landing had never received any ravens about such a thing. Could it be...
Viserys thought of a possibility: three wild dragons still lived on Dragonstone. Seasmoke was accustomed to traveling between Tide Stone and Dragonstone, often going to Tide Stone or High Tide Castle for food. Joffrey was happy to provide meat as sustenance for Seasmoke. Although House Velaryon was no longer as glorious as before, it was more than enough to support one dragon, plus another that occasionally came for a meal.
Grey Ghost still remained elusive, appearing and disappearing like a phantom. If it weren't for the Dragon Guard on Dragonstone still reporting sightings of it, King's Landing would have even believed Grey Ghost had died.
Sheepstealer, the old dragon, had an even stranger itinerary. There had been sightings of it in the Vale, the Three Sisters, and the Riverlands. This old dragon, fond of mutton, especially liked to ambush shepherds, not to kill people, but the sheep were completely lost.
Could it be Sheepstealer?
Viserys had a guess in his heart. He thought of his son with a sense of exasperation. By the Seven Hells, if Aegon could be like his brothers, why would he be so troubled now?
Not only had he not hatched a companion dragon, but from the looks of it, he seemed to have some difficulty even taming a dragon.
Viserys took a deep breath, trying not to let the lords see his recent emotions, and the lords also skillfully concealed their emotions.
Even the pro-royal family lords of the Eastern Riverlands didn't quite understand why Viserys insisted on establishing the position of Gods Eye Commander at this time.
Was he questioning the loyalty of the Riverlands lords?
It was incomprehensible, truly incomprehensible.
Moreover, even if Lucas Roxton fulfilled Viserys's expectations and became Lord of Harrenhal and Commander of Gods Eye, Harrenhal now had very little land left.
The remaining land of Harrenhal might barely be enough to keep it from becoming a pile of ruins, let alone raising an army. The royal family couldn't take back land already granted to others, or re-grant vassals of others, without reason or compensation.
It could only be said that Viserys was very likely to overreach himself.
Viserys actually knew this truth.
But without putting some pressure on the Riverlands lords, without some discipline, given the current situation in the Riverlands, how many people in the next generation would submit to the Targaryen family was an unknown.
The Targaryen family must maintain its influence in the regions where its influence is strong.
In the Riverlands, it was the establishment of the Gods Eye Commander; in the Stormlands, it was the tacit approval of Lord Boros sending troops to the Stepstones; in the Reach...
"After returning to King's Landing, I will ask my brother to serve as Governor of Oldtown," Viserys said to himself.
Oldtown, this territory long neglected by the Targaryens, it was time for it to play its role.
The Harrenhal Tourney concluded the moment Lucas won the championship crown. Lucas Roxton was named Lord of Harrenhal and Commander of Gods Eye. After swearing fealty to Viserys, who represented the King, he then swore fealty to a smiling Lord Kermit.
Of course, no one knew what Lord Kermit was truly thinking.
The results of the Harrenhal Tourney quickly reached the desks of various lords via ravens.
The Stormlands military camp.
Lord Boros was overjoyed the moment he saw the letter.
He knew he had made the right move.
The significance of the Gods Eye Commander position was not too difficult for these lords to guess. Viserys personally taking action in the Riverlands indicated one thing.
The royal family needed strong wings.
This also meant that the Stormlands' attack on the Stepstones had the support of the royal family.
This was great news.
Lord Cregan of the North had no reaction.
He had no interest in the royal family's scheming; he only cared about the next winter.
During the last long winter, the North suffered heavy losses, and even though it was now a long summer, the North was still struggling to recover.
The North didn't need the South's tricks; it needed practical support.
Lord Joffrey of the Vale also had no reaction.
However, the change of the Bloody Gate knight seemed to indicate something.
Under Lord Joffrey's arrangement, the Bloody Gate knight was replaced by his squire, Ser Tyr of House Royce, and Lord Joffrey also married the daughter of House Royce.
The ruling family of the Vale and the most powerful military noble family of the Vale reunited, also declaring the Vale impregnable.
The West also had no reaction. After all, they were currently keeping a low profile.
However, not everyone was so quiet. In the Reach, Highgarden.
Lord Leonor Tyrell had also grown into a handsome young man. He married a girl from House Rowan and arranged a marriage for his future children with House Redwyne.
After the Dance of the Dragons, the Reach had actually suffered heavy losses, not only losing the Borderlands but also almost half of the South Reach. However, the Tyrell family managed to cut their losses in time, as in the past, House Hightower, which almost occupied the entire South Reach, had always been a notorious troublemaker in the Reach.
Bards jokingly called House Hightower the "Uncrowned King of the Reach."
After the fall of House Hightower, although House Rowan, House Redwyne, and Florent remained strong, none could compare to the former House Hightower.
The Tyrell family finally secured its position as Governor of the Reach.
And with the secret pact with the Varezes family, the Tyrell family was not too worried about military matters.
It was just a pity that a daughter of the Tyrell family could not be married to the Silver Dragon.
"My Lord, it seems that a great lord close to King's Landing will also appear in the Reach," Lord Redwyne said, shaking his head. "But who will King's Landing choose? The Fox?"
"Impossible, the Fox is too weak," Lady Zhenxiya of House Fossoway, Leonor's mother, flatly denied Lord Redwyne's judgment. "Even if he is given a title, he cannot change anything. House Rowan, House Redwyne, and House Fossoway have all become in-laws of the Tyrell, and we will not be within King's Landing's consideration..."
"Mother, unless King's Landing wants to rebuild Oldtown," Lord Leonor thought of a possibility.
"Rebuild Oldtown?" Lady Zhenxiya repeated her son's guess in her mind.
This was indeed the most likely thing.
"King's Landing will not allow House Hightower to reappear," Lord Redwyne whispered.
While the people in Highgarden were discussing this matter.
Someone in Dragon Nest City also made the same judgment.
"If I'm not mistaken, Prince Viserys will take over Oldtown," Ray looked at Tigaro, the Shadow Finger.
Tigaro shook his head: "I dare not say. I have not received any information in this regard. King Aegon also seems unaware of Prince Viserys's actions. His act of bestowing the title of Gods Eye Commander seems not to have been communicated to King Aegon. Of course, it's also possible that my source of information is inaccurate."
He looked at Dragonzel. "Your Highness, Miss Samantha's guards, although still residing in the Red Keep, are under necessary surveillance, and Ser Brandon Tarly has not been able to gather more information. The royal family appointed him as the Queen's chief knight, specifically responsible for protecting Miss Samantha."
"Ray's guess is probably correct," Dragonzel said calmly. "Viserys is too impatient. Perhaps he, like my naughty boy, will soon face reality."
"Where is Rhaegor? Harrenhal?" Speaking of this, Valarr immediately became energetic, after all, his daughter had always been thinking about that naughty boy Rhaegor.
"He has already left Harrenhal," Dragonzel smiled when he mentioned his son. "That naughty boy has indeed become much smarter. He probably didn't join in the fun at this tourney."
"With Viserys there, even with my brother's magic disguise, he would be recognized," Ray smiled. "It's better to avoid trouble. Rhaegor has indeed made some progress."
"Hmm," Dragonzel felt much more relaxed. "But his real test is also coming."
I hope this boy can truly grow up.
After all, some things can be very unforgettable for young people.
For example, betrayal.
For example, powerlessness.
For example, death.
This plot indeed has no ups and downs; it's a series of low points and introductory chapters. After all, there are still many years until the transition to black fire. The author has also been re-reading the original work recently to get a feel for it, and has indeed been busy three times, but daily updates can still be guaranteed. I will strive to improve my writing based on re-reading the original work in the future.
A preview.
Rhaegor's Expedition will have about eight more chapters. After Rhaegor returns, there will be a time skip, and some familiar characters will gradually appear and their stories will unfold.
For example, what kind of person will Daeron, the young Dragon Lord of this timeline, be, and what kind of person will Baelor with a dragon be? Original Targaryens will also appear and ride dragons. In what form will the mediocre King Aegon ascend the throne, the disputes of the bastards, and the characters of the Varezes family will also take the stage and unfold their stories.
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