The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

A few days later, Green, wearing a blue robe, was invited to the governor's mansion by Illyrio.

The governor's mansion has a twelve-foot-high brick wall with a row of iron spikes on the top.

This is a richly decorated house overlooking the entire harbor of Pentos.

At the main gate, I saw the Unsullied One who was responsible for guarding the house.

The Unsullied are widely used as guards in the Free Trade Cities. They are castrated slave warriors who have been trained in Astapor since childhood. They are characterized by absolute obedience to their masters and fearlessness in the face of war.

The most famous battle of the Unsullied was the Battle of Qhor, where only 3,000 Unsullied resisted an attack by more than 50,000 Dothraki led by Khal Temok.

After arriving at the main hall of the mansion, Green saw the fat and fat Illyrio Mopatis.

Every finger of Illyrio was glittering with gems, and his oiled yellow mustache shone like real gold.

Green took the initiative to caress his chest and salute: "Good day, Governor Illyrio, it is a great honor to be received by you."

Although Illyrio, a former assassin, is bloated and fat, he is surprisingly light and graceful when he steps.

Illyrio's tone was cordial: "Good day, Earl Green, welcome to your arrival, and may you receive the blessings of the Lord of Light."

After getting closer, Green smelled the heavy scent of Illyrio's perfume.

Green's smile was pure and unique to a young man: "Your Majesty the Governor, thank you again for your help, and thank you Lord Varys for your introduction."

Illyrio smiled and said: "Varys and I are old friends. Unfortunately, we haven't been in touch for a long time after he went to Westeros. I am very happy to see his autograph this time."

After a pause, Illyrio said again: "Earl Green, I think Varis is willing to introduce you. You must be a very outstanding young man. I believe in the eyes of an old friend. It's just a matter of effort. There is no need to be too polite."

Green nodded with a smile and followed Illyrio into the inner hall.

After they sat down, the waiter brought exquisitely crafted cakes and white amber wine.

Green took a sip of amber wine and put down the glass.

"Governor Illyrio, please forgive me, I would like to meet a Targaryen."

After Green's words fell, the hall suddenly fell silent.

Illyrio stared at Green for a while, then suddenly smiled and shook his head: "You really can't underestimate my old friend, he really values ​​you very much."

Green was stunned for a moment, with a hint of embarrassment on his face.

Illyrio sighed softly and said: "Since Varys asked you to meet me, you must have learned a lot. In the eyes of your king, they are the remnants of Targaryen, but to me, the war has been divided. Win or lose, they’re just poor homeless kids.”

After a moment of silence, Green said: "Lord Varys means the same thing... Your Majesty the Governor, I agree with this. Baratheon has won the Iron Throne, and Targaryen has left Westeros. I I feel like things have come to an end and should end here.”

Illyrio looked pitiful: "The pursuit from Westeros has made them unable to sleep and eat well. The two young people are like wanderers living in no fixed place. They are only staying here temporarily. All I can do is It also provides temporary shelter.”

Green clenched his fist and then unclenched it, and said: "Governor Illyrio, I understand Lord Varys's good intentions. It is not a matter of honor to hunt down Targaryen."

Green nodded and said: "Your kind heart is not only worthy of praise, but also admirable."

Illyrio saw the change in Green's expression, and the corners of his mouth curled up imperceptibly.

Green first spoke candidly about the past and embarrassing status of the Kleb family.

Seeing that Illyrio was listening carefully, Green added: "King Robert has always distrusted the Kleb family, and the hunt for more than ten years has produced no results, so he appointed me as the person in charge of hunting down Targaryen. This is to test the loyalty of the Kleb family."

"and you?"

Illyrio showed an undisguised expression of vigilance.

Green shook his head slightly: "Don't worry, Governor, you can convey to His Royal Highness the Prince and Princess on my behalf that as long as I am in charge for one day, I will ensure that they will not be disturbed, and please rest assured."

Illyrio looked at Green, who looked sincere, and finally sighed.

"Earl Green, today I understand what it means to be loyal and fearless!"

Facing the tall hat thrown by Illyrio, Green just sighed slightly.

Illyrio's eyes moved slightly, and his tone was concerned: "Earl Green, but if you do this, over time, will it be difficult for Westeros to explain?"

Green shrugged and said: "No one will pursue it for the time being. I believe Lord Varys."

Green's heart moved, and he continued: "However, Lord Varys is a rare kind man, and I don't want to put all the problems on him."

After saying that, Green stood up and stroked his chest: "Your Excellency Governor, please forgive me for being presumptuous. At the appropriate time, I would like to arrange a chase scene in Pentos. This can be regarded as an explanation... This requires your approval."

Illyrio asked in confusion: "A chase scene?"

Green nodded and replied: "It's a show for others. There are many people coming and going between Pentos and Westeros, so it's easier to appease some people who are interested. I think, Val Lord Reese will be more relaxed there."

After hearing this, Illyrio looked in agreement on the surface, but he was a little wary in his heart.

"Indeed, Pantos must have many hidden ears and eyes, so he should be more cautious."

After saying that, Illyrio asked with a natural expression: "How do the prince and princess need to cooperate with you?"

Fake plays can also be real... Illyrio is testing. Although he has Varys's recommendation, he will never trust Green as easily as he shows. The human heart is the most elusive.

The two Targaryens in his hands will have different values ​​if placed in different places.

For example, if placed in front of King Robert, Green will definitely receive a big reward, and it will also solve the trust problem that has been plaguing him.

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Regarding Illyrio's question, Green shook his head in denial at first.

"Governor Illyrio, after all, they did not appoint me to take charge of this matter out of trust. We also need to guard against whether there are assassins hiding in secret. This is what Lord Varys and I are most worried about.

Just let my men make some noise. The prince and princess are not allowed to show up. This is also to ensure their safety. I believe that they are the safest with you. "

Illyrio agreed: "What you said makes sense, I think it is too simple. For the safety of the prince and princess, it is not too much to be more cautious."

Illyrio added: "Don't worry, I will arrange someone to cooperate with you when the time comes."

What an old fox... Green looked grateful and nodded in thanks.

Illyrio said in a kind tone: "As for meeting the prince and princess, I will truthfully convey what happened today. I think they will be happy to meet you."

Green thought silently: But.

After hesitating for a moment, Illyrio continued: "His Royal Highness Viserys has a particularly deep memory of the war that lasted more than ten years, and coupled with the constant pursuit... he is somewhat resistant to people coming from Westeros."

Green expressed his understanding: "Anyone facing the same situation would have bad memories. I admire His Highness Targaryen's tenacity."

Illyrio nodded slightly and agreed: "I guess Princess Daenerys will be very willing to receive you. Although she has no memory, she has always been curious about Westeros. I have never seen anyone more pure than her. The girl, Princess Daenerys, is like an elf in the world.”

Green was not surprised that he would not be able to see Viserys for the time being.

Viserys is the mad dragon carefully cultivated by him and Varys. According to Varys's plan, he is the key to disrupting Westeros.

Now Daenerys is just a tool who helps Viserys in exchange for soldiers and horses, and then she is the victim of the Horse King's anger.

Illyrio specially arranged for the blond maid bought from the Women's Branch to teach Daenerys various bed moves... The beloved Khaleesi was assassinated by an assassin, and the target was Westeros. The Sleeping Dragon and the Horse King hit it off... …The mad dragon (Viserys) plus the Avenger Horselord, blood is flowing in Westeros.

The conspiracies of Varys and Illyrio are intertwined. Gee, they are really dirty.

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Green looked at Illyrio with a look of relief on his face: "Your Majesty the Governor, this is really good news. Thank you again for your help. I am waiting for your Royal Highness to receive you."

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Junlin, a secret room in the Sataya Women's Branch.

Lysa Tully clung to the bitter-faced Petyr Baelish.

Lysa's voice was sharp: "Why? This is impossible! Little Robert (Robert Arryn) can't live without me!"

Petyr looked particularly weak today.

"My Lysa, I'm sorry, I just learned the news. Prime Minister Jon deliberately hid it from everyone, including you and me!"

Lesa paused and said in a panic: "Did he find out about us?"

Petyr shook his head, and Lysa, who looked nervous, breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense body almost collapsed.

Petyr stretched out his hand to support Lysa and comforted her with that magnetic voice: "Lysa, don't worry, you are not wrong. It's all my fault that I can't let you go. Even if I die, I will protect you." , you won’t be harmed at all.”

"Littlefinger..." Lysa shed a tear in emotion.

After hugging each other for a while, Lesa suddenly said: "Tell me quickly, what does he want to do with my son?"

Petyr's gray-green eyes stared at the anxious Lysa, with unbearable look in his eyes.

Petyr sighed helplessly and said, "Dr. Jon feels that he may not be able to teach little Robert because of his health. He wants to send your son to Dragonstone to become the adopted son of Lord Stannis."

Lysa screamed: "What about me? That's my son! Why can't I teach Little Robert myself? Why must my son be taken away from me?!"

Petyr patted Lysa's back gently and said, "After getting seriously ill, we all felt that Duke Jon was becoming more and more stubborn. He would rather believe in Duke Stannis who was far away on Dragonstone Island. Be willing to trust those close to you.”

After saying that, after staring at Lysa for a while, Petyr spoke again: "My Lysa, you should know that I love little Robert very much. I have no children. I even regard him as my biological child. This is what I love." Like you, I don't want little Robert to be separated from his biological mother."

Lysa's plump white hands caressed Petyr's thin cheek and said movedly: "Littlefinger, what I regret most is that I couldn't give you a child... You can treat little Robert as your own son. I know you love him more than Jon. Don’t worry, I’ll go find Jon soon. He can’t take little Robert away from me without my permission!”

Petyr shook his head and said with a tired tone: "It's useless. I have already argued with Duke Jon. He said...it was precisely because he didn't trust you that he asked Little Robert to leave."

Lysa screamed: "Immortal, immortal, why, why!"

Looking at Lysa who had lost her mind and seemed to be going crazy, Petyr secretly raised the corners of his lips.

Jon was already an old man when he married Lysa.

Due to Lysa's infidelity before marriage and the huge age gap between the two, there was no love in their marriage.

After her marriage, Lysa suffered five miscarriages, two in the Eyrie, three in King's Landing, and two stillbirths before finally giving birth to Robert Arryn.

[Eyrie City is located in the Arryn Valley and is the home fortress of the Arryn family. 】

Robert Arryn had always been frail and sickly, so Lysa doted on her son.

After her last stillbirth, Lysa has fallen into paranoia and always feels that her enemies are everywhere, except for Petyr Baelish, who has always been in love with each other.

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Lysa suddenly grabbed Petyr tightly: "Petyr, think of a way, you must have a way, right? I can't lose my son, Stannis will definitely kill little Robert!"

Petyr looked at Lysa who had a cry in her voice and a face full of pleading, and he couldn't bear it.

Finally, under Lysa's expectant gaze, Petyr nodded as if he had made some difficult decision.

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Three days later, Illyrio's mansion.

Daenerys, who had her silver hair wrapped in a coarse cloth, lifted her feet and entered the bathtub filled with hot water.

The bath water was scalding hot, but Daenerys said nothing because she liked the heat and it made her feel clean.

Moreover, Viserys often told her: People of the Targaryen family are not afraid of being burned. We are descendants of the true dragon, and our blood is burning with fire.

After taking a cleansing bath, Daenerys combed her hair until it was as bright as molten silver. She picked up the herbal essence and gently touched it all over her body.

Then Daenerys put on a purple silk robe, the color of which brought out her purple eyes. Daenerys put on gold-rimmed sandals and a gold bracelet set with amethysts.

After finishing dressing up, Daenerys looked at herself in the full-length mirror.

The silver-haired girl in the mirror is petite, timid and unsure of herself.

Daenerys' little face showed sadness. Some time ago, her brother was busy giving her to the barbarians in exchange for the soldiers and horses to win the Iron Throne.

Today, her brother asked her to gain the allegiance of a semi-savage noble.

Daenerys felt like a trading commodity, and she was very resistant in her heart, but she was afraid of awakening the wrath of the sleeping dragon in her brother.

The waiter had conveyed Illyrio's words, and the half-barbarian was already waiting in the courtyard, asking her to come out a little later.

According to Illyrio, this would invisibly enhance the majesty of the princess.

Daenerys didn't understand what Illyrio meant by the majesty of a princess, but she knew she had to succeed today, so that Viserys would not abandon her.

What about half-savages? There is nothing in this world that scares her more than being abandoned by her brother.

Daenerys took a breath, stood up, and looked at her outfit again through the mirror.

Daenerys turned towards the door, straightened her waist, folded her hands on her belly, and slowly exhaled.

Daenerys's usually timid little face showed a look of determination.

The sunlight shines in, elongating Daenerys's thin figure.