Chapter 98: Chapter 98
|Edmure Tully - Heir of the Riverland|
Have you ever had something you wanted more than air? More than life itself?
I wanted to be remembered. I wanted to do something that would put me amongst the great leaders of the Riverlands. Then Petyr Baelish brought up the idea of the canal, and I thought it a mad thing... But I knew I would never be like my father and that no one would sing songs of my fierceness in battle, of my skill in the joust. The canal haunted my dreams. No one wanted to lend money to me to make it happen. No one believed it could happen. It was too large a task, too large an undertaking.
However, a merchant believed me in my drunken stupor. A merchant was coming from the kingdom far in the south, separated from the ocean. A kingdom that brings miracles left and right. They bring life, and they called it—the kingdom where innovation and miracles were born every day.
The Lunaria Kingdom is the name.
The merchant told me that if I could cooperate with the King of Lunaria, I could build the canal I wanted, and my name would be remembered for generations to come. However, even with the cooperation of the Lunaria Kingdom, I need the money for this project.
I was desperate and went to the Iron Bank, but just like the others told me, they would not lend me the money.
It was when I heard a rumor flying around in the tavern about the Witch King, the Life Giver, and the Wise King of Lunaria just got back from Valyria, and he is bringing a lot of treasure with him. A treasure that makes the Seven Kingdoms look like a poor kingdom.
A treasure that makes even the Lannister look like a beggar.
Because of this, I sent a letter to Sol-Luna asking for an audience with the young king about my vision. To my surprise, the king was willing to talk to me and told me to come to Sol-Luna to tell him about my vision.
He did not say if he was willing to become a sponsor for my project, but it was good enough for me.
This is the reason why I am preparing to set sail to Lunaria. As I walk out of the castle, I can see my father waiting for me. His body now has a healthy color instead of the pale and sickly color he had in the past. Because of the healer from Lunaria, my father is now healthy and will live long.
"Edmure"
"Father"
"Do you still want to venture into this project?"
"Aye. I want to prove myself, father."
"Haaaa… You did not see the bigger picture, Edmure."
"What kind of bigger picture are you seeing, father? This canal will make our family richer and prosper! I even already ask the king if I can connect Seagard and Dunksdale using this canal and he is agreeing with me. The only thing I need to do is the money and people that can make this happen. That is where the Lunaria Kingdom comes from. They can make it happen and with their newly acquired treasure from Valyria, they can lend us the money we need."
"And that is the reason why I call you a fool, Edmure. We cannot pay them that money."
"Why? We can let them use the canal for free for a few generations and that should be enough to pay them back."
I can see my father sigh and shake his head before saying.
"It looks like you did not see the picture I'm seeing. Very well. I will not stop you. Maybe the young king can give you the idea how stupid your proposal is."
After saying that, my father walked back to his room and left me alone. I shake my head and walk downstairs. I don't know what my father is thinking, but I know that King Viserys will accept my proposal.
It was for our mutual benefit, after all.
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|Petyr Baelish - Lord of the Finger and Master of Coin|
I smile a little when a letter from my spy in Riverland says that Edmure Tully is sailing to Lunaria regarding his project. The project that I whisper into his ear. The project that I know will fail.
I want the Tully family chained into a debt that they cannot pay. I want them so chained into debt and desperately trying to find a solution. That is when I come into the picture, 'helping' them in their debt by paying them with 'my' money. The money I got from the crown.
In exchange for my money, I will place myself into an important position in Riverland and start my revenge on the Stark for taking Catelyn away from me.
There is a plan of mine that lets me take control of one of the seven kingdoms. It needs something delicate. Something that makes my pawn move first. Something that makes him curious about the bait I place.
Ah, what about the news about the incestuous relationship between the Queen and her brother? That should be enough, no? Put a little bit of suggestion there and put a book in the correct place; he will take the bait.
With the help of Lysa, I can make sure to raise my status as Lord Paramount after I marry her. I like her, but she is not Catelyn. She will never become Catelyn, no matter how hard she tries. I will never love her, but I can use her.
I can use her just like any other pawn I have. A pawn that dances on my palm to do what I want.
For now, I need to make sure chaos happens in the kingdom for my plan to work. Chaos is the ladder, after all.
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|Varys - Master of Whispers|
I know what Littlefinger is planning. It was a beautiful plan. If he manages to pull this off, he will become a High Lord of Westeros. There is nothing greater motivation than revenge, even when the man he targeted is dead.
Now, the only question is, should I help him? First, I need to make sure his plan benefits me.
It was rather a shame that Ser Connington managed to smuggle the princess Rhaenys out of King's Landing before she got killed. If he did not manage to do that, I could smuggle the hatchling black dragon to him and claim it was the son of Rhaegar.
I need to ensure the Black Dragon rises once more and defeats the Red Dragon using magic to build his kingdom.
To achieve that, we need some chaos, and I can push my agenda forward in confusion. Well, Littlefinger, you are a fortunate person indeed. I will help you achieve your dream to be a Lord Paramount.
I take out a parchment and write something. I need to contact my only friend in this world.
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