Seeing how Osiris Governor, with just a few heartfelt and vivid words, successfully extricated his two allied families and even won the sympathy of many onlookers, the other nine families, led by Sea King Youtanlis, were all exchanging glances, pondering how to deal with the Auseris Family in a way that would allow them to strike at their opponents without offending the people of Braavos.
Daenerys could no longer sit still.
"Clap, clap, clap~"
She stood up from her seat, applauding with a slight smile, and said loudly, "Osiris Governor truly lives up to his reputation, leading his family to firmly hold the position of Braavos's foremost family.
Indeed, his methods are ruthless, and his strategy and eloquence are astonishing!"
"As a Free Trade Cities that dominates global maritime trade, I believe every Braavosi knows this saying: Every treasure from the Jade Sea is stained with blood and tears, and every piece of gold from Sothoryos carries a curse."
"I think this saying is very true.
Indeed, many times, in the struggle for profit, there is no right or wrong, only different stances.
Every time a beneficiary gains, it may be by stepping on the blood, tears, and bones of their opponents."
"But what I don't understand is that the Augusta Family already holds such a position in Braavos.
Why do you still go to such lengths, resort to unscrupulous means, and even risk putting all of Braavos in danger?
What is it that you are truly plotting?"
"This seems to contradict what you said about having a clear conscience and doing everything for Braavos, doesn't it?!"
By this time, Daenerys had walked in front of Osiris Governor.
Although he was more than half a head taller than Daenerys, her powerful aura made him feel smaller than Osiris Governor.
"You just said that if I hadn't participated, it would be uncertain who would emerge victorious.
Does the Auseris Family still want to instigate civil unrest in Braavos?
Have you gone mad, wanting to use the blood and tears of the Braavosi people to achieve your ambitions?!"
"Then I must thank the gods for making the great Braavos so captivating that I am reluctant to leave.
To be able to prevent a cruel bloodbath because of this can be considered the gods' mercy and my merit."
Daenerys's words instantly changed Osiris Governor's expression, and the crowd present was in an uproar.
Osiris Governor roared angrily, "When it comes to eloquence and distorting facts, I am no match for Her Royal Highness.
Didn't Oldtown's Hightower Family easily fall under Your Highness's divine power and strategic planning?"
"I advise everyone, those who are not of your kind will surely have different intentions!"
"Heh heh!"
Daenerys sneered when she saw that Osiris Governor was still trying to incite opposition between herself and Braavos at this moment.
"Since the crimes of the Auseris Family are already proven, and Osiris Governor has admitted to them, how to deal with the Auseris Family is an internal matter for Braavos.
It is truly inappropriate for an outsider like me to participate, lest I be slandered and have dirty water splashed on the Targaryen Family again."
"However, the several assassination attempts by the Faceless Men and the Auseris Family's theft of the Targaryen Family's Dragon Eggs must be given a satisfactory answer."
"Otherwise... I will also have to uphold the Targaryen Family's position!"
Feeling Daenerys's emotions, Dreamfyre and Meraxes outside the Hall of Truth all let out high-pitched roars.
Accompanied by the stormy weather outside, it made everyone present feel a surge of tension.
Even little Luca on Daenerys's shoulder let out a few growls towards Auseris.
"Your Excellency Sea King, I will not participate in your internal affairs of Braavos.
I believe you will give me a satisfactory answer then."
After speaking, Daenerys left the Hall of Truth without looking back, with Vada, Lesya, and a group of female warriors following closely behind.
Sevan didn't forget to say before leaving, "Augusta and the others are my captives, don't forget to send me the ransom.
Otherwise, I will personally ride Sea Smoke to collect it."
Because the rain outside was heavy, Daenerys did not leave by riding a dragon.
Instead, she had her guards prepare a carriage to take them to the Sanctuary for the night.
Sevan had finally succeeded in riding his dragon and could barely bear to be separated from his Sea Smoke for a moment.
So, even though the storm outside was heavy, he still rode his dragon back.
The next day, although the storm had stopped, the sky was still very gloomy, as if another storm could strike at any moment.
After Daenerys finished practicing Water Dance, she was bathing and changing.
Suddenly, Vada's voice came from outside the room, "Your Royal Highness, Mr. Larell, the Sea King's chief swordsman, has arrived."
"Please ask him to wait, I'll be right there."
With Besani's service, Daenerys changed into a simple sky-blue silk dress and simply coiled her shoulder-length hair.
"Greetings, Your Royal Highness, this is a secret letter that Sea King asked me to deliver to you.
Sea King said he wanted to hear your opinion first.
If Your Royal Highness has any requests, he will do his best to strive for them."
Vada took the letter, carefully inspected it, and then handed it to Daenerys.
This made Larell a little nervous because, in the past two months, Daenerys's relationship with Yutanris had been quite close.
There had been so many letters exchanged between them, but it had never been like this before.
This indicated that their positions had changed, and their interests might no longer be completely aligned.
It turned out that this letter was Yutanris's way of testing Daenerys's appetite.
Daenerys carefully studied the wording in the letter, "The Patriolius Family's palace and territory, a compensation of ten million gold dragons?
That is indeed a lot, but it's far from enough!"
"I don't need compensation, but I need 5% of the Iron Bank's shares and two hundred Purple Fleet sailboats.
In return, I can arrange for dragons to be stationed in Braavos."
"Of course, I only want dividends; I won't participate in management!"
Daenerys's words made Larell gasp.
One must know that the Iron Bank's capital is in the tens of billions, and its annual net profit can reach around one billion.
Even the strongest families like Auseris and Antarion only hold less than 2% of the shares.
However, Larell knew he was just a messenger and dared not express any opinions.
So, he respectfully said, "Understood, Your Royal Highness."
"I will convey it to Sea King."
"What?! This is absolutely impossible."
"The shares of the Auseris and Pattiliuss Families combined are less than 3%!
Where do we have 5% of the shares to give her?"
Antarion Governor immediately jumped up upon hearing Daenerys's conditions.
Then Governor Pleystan spoke, "Didn't the 3% shares of the House of Black and White become vacant?
And if the Parici and Tederius Families want to get away unscathed, how can they do so without shedding some blood?"
Governor Pleynet also echoed, "Since Princess Daenerys is willing to send dragons to be stationed in Braavos, this is naturally a great thing for all of Braavos.
Then, others can't have no expression at all, can they?!"
"But besides the 4% of the Sea Kings Palace, it is already the largest share in Braavos.
This is Sea King's greatest reliance for commanding the Purple Fleet and managing all of Braavos."
Governor Oriel felt that a 5% share was simply too high.
This could have a huge impact on the entire structure of Braavos.
"Her Royal Highness said she would only participate in dividends, not in management."
As a member of the Oriel Family, Larell quickly repeated Daenerys's words and gave his brother a subtle look.
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