Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Dragon Eggs
In truth, Viserys had long understood the ulterior motives of Pentos.
It was an open conspiracy among the magisters of Pentos, who hoped to use this opportunity to sow discord between Braavos and Andalos.
Andalos, as a buffer zone between Pentos and Braavos, had been growing stronger, and it was only natural that they would seek to break free from Braavosi influence.
What Pentos desired was to incite Andalos to 'rebel,' allowing them to seize the opportunity to distance themselves from Braavos and tear up the humiliating treaty, becoming a normalized city-state.
Pentos thought this would be an effortless collaboration. However, Viserys didn't want to be the first to stick his neck out and definitely didn't want to fall into the trap to die for Pentos.
He only wanted to develop quietly, focus on cultivating his lands, and seek change when the time was ripe.
After all, Andalos had risen as a city under Braavos's covert support, and its finances still relied on the help of the Iron Bank, owing several low-interest loans from them.
Even though Viserys had long known about Pentos's schemes, he still had to make the trip for the sake of the dragon eggs.
These three dragon eggs were far too important to him.
But Viserys also had to consider that if he became too close to Pentos, it would inevitably affect his cooperation with Braavos.
That's why Viserys had proposed leading a large army at that time, which was tantamount to telling Braavos and everyone else that he didn't trust Pentos.
There were no intimate connections between them in secret; it was just a necessary trip for the dragon eggs.
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Soon, Viserys entered the depths of the palace accompanied by Illyrio, and the current prince of Pentos and several magisters had already arrived.
"This is the esteemed Prince of Pentos from the prestigious Rodinis family," Illyrio introduced, standing beside Viserys.
The prince of Pentos was selected from forty noble families and could not refuse the appointment. The previous prince who escaped the appointment formed a mercenary company and still couldn't return home to this day.
Viserys raised his head to look at the highest point of the hall, where an ivory and gold throne sat. On it was a man dressed in splendid attire with a wooden expression.
He was the current prince of Pentos, bearing the distinguished Rodinis surname.
Beside him were three heralds, each holding symbols of trade - a golden scale, a symbol of war - a steel longsword, and a symbol of law - a silver whip.
"Esteemed guest, welcome," the Pentoshi prince said in a wooden voice after Illyrio's introduction.
Viserys's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't immediately speak.
Instead, Ser Jorah, who stood behind him, stepped forward, stood beside Viserys, and loudly introduced him.
"This is the King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, the rightful ruler of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and Protector of the Realm, the Chosen of the Seven, the 'True Dragon,' Viserys Targaryen the Third."
Ser Jorah's resounding voice echoed throughout the spacious hall.
Viserys looked at the wooden-faced prince of Pentos and finally nodded slightly before speaking.
"Your Highness."
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Viserys's voice fell, but the great hall fell silent. The Prince of Pentos sat like a wooden statue, his eyes on his nose, his nose on his mouth, and his mouth on his heart, as if he hadn't heard Viserys at all, not uttering a word.
However, the silence in the hall only lasted for a moment before a voice came from the right upper side of Viserys, breaking the stillness.
"Welcome to Pentos, King of the Targaryens."
Viserys slightly turned his head and looked in the direction of the voice. A white-haired old man sat on the upper right side of the hall's stairs, wearing a golden medal on his chest. The one who spoke was him.
"This is the Magister from House Green."
Illyrio whispered another introduction.
Viserys nodded slightly, and his gaze swept across the surrounding environment. There were several chairs arranged in a circle on the steps of the great hall, each occupied by a Magister of Pentos.
Some of them were white-haired old men, others were portly middle-aged men like Illyrio, and still others were even younger.
Their attire varied, and there was even a middle-aged man behind a golden curtain, revealing only his legs. It was unclear if he could see the outside world through the curtain.
"Please, have a seat, Your Grace."
Then a voice came from the left side of Viserys, a young Pentoshi Magister who appeared to be about thirty years old.
Viserys nodded slightly, and under Illyrio's guidance, he climbed the stairs and sat down next to Illyrio at the top of the great hall.
After arranging Viserys's seat, Illyrio whispered a few instructions to a servant beside him before taking his own seat.
Not much time had passed.
Two servants carefully carried a heavy chest up the stairs and placed it in front of Viserys.
Click—
The servant unlocked the chest with a key, and three dragon eggs were neatly arranged inside, cushioned by a layer of soft lantern grass.
"These are the dragon eggs..."
Viserys's gaze fell on the three dragon eggs in the chest, and his fingers involuntarily tightened a little. Although Viserys had become skilled at controlling his emotions, at this moment, he couldn't help but feel his heart race.
The young king then reached out to hold one of the dragon eggs, examining it closely.
The egg was cold to the touch, its shell covered in tiny scales. The light of the great hall shone on the egg, giving it a polished sheen.
They had rich textures and colors, and up close, they looked like exquisite ceramics, enamels, or blown glass. However, the dragon eggs were much heavier than these materials, feeling like solid stone.
Viserys felt that this huge dragon egg was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen in his life.
"Your Grace."
"Ever since these dragon eggs were acquired by Lord Illyrio, they have been in his possession for many years without any movement."
At this point, the elderly Magister who had first spoken up once again took the lead in speaking.
"It seems that no one but the true Dragon's bloodline can hatch the dragons."
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