Game of Thrones: Holy Flame King Chapter 58

  Chapter 58 Conspiracy

   Night falls.

  Piles of bonfires lit up on the beach by the sea, the aroma of barbecue filled the air, and along with it, there were bursts of laughter.

   In order to welcome the return of the lord, Yingzui Island held a grand bonfire dinner.

  Of course, there is not so much etiquette to talk about when the sky is sitting on the ground. Everyone is very casual, eating meat, drinking wine, and listening to the guards who followed the lord to tell what they have seen along the way.

  Samwell and Petyr Baelish walked side by side on the beach, chatting.

   "This place is very similar to my territory. It's all by the sea and full of rocks." A flash of memory flashed across Petyr's face, "However, the Shivering Sea is not as gentle as the Summer Sea."

   "I've never seen the Shivering Sea, and I really want to."

"I'm afraid you will regret it after seeing it." Petyr laughed loudly, "In the depths of the Trembling Sea, it is said that there are countless ice giants living. Any ship."

   "Ice giant? I remember seeing an ice dragon from a book."

   "Maybe all of them." Petyr shrugged, and suddenly changed the subject, "Sam, do you know why I came to Eagle Isle myself?"

coming!

  Samwell's heart tightened, knowing that the real drama was coming.

  Petyr Baelish, the biggest conspirator in Game of Thrones, would definitely not come to such a remote place as the Crimson Mountains just to see a silver mine.

  He must have a conspiracy.

  However, Samwell was not too nervous.

  After all, he knows the true face and conduct of this charming-looking Minister of Finance of the Kingdom.

  This person wants to disrupt the Westeros continent, so that a small nobleman like him with a humble background can have a chance to climb up.

   Moreover, Petyr, as a high-end player in the game of power, is best at hiding his purpose. For this reason, he will even do things that seem to be of no benefit to him, so that no one will cast suspicious eyes on him.

  He can calmly hide in a dark corner, use lies and tricks to manipulate the "protagonists" in the center of the stage to fight and fight.

   "To be honest, Lord Baelish, I am also surprised that you will come in person." Samwell said honestly.

   Petyr stopped and looked sideways at Samwell:

   "I actually want to see you in person, Sir Caesar."

"see me?"

"Yes. I can see the shadow of myself when I was young." Petyr's eyes did not hide his appreciation, "Although your background is better than mine, you are not loved by your father, Horn Hill Everything has nothing to do with you. So, you are the same as when I was young, you have almost nothing, and you are despised by everyone.

   But like me, you are unwilling to succumb to fate.

  I obtained from Duke Jon the position of tax collector in Seagull Town, and within three years I increased the town's tax revenue tenfold. As for you, you got a development order from the Duke of Metz, opened up a territory deep in the Crimson Mountains, and won the loyalty of tens of thousands of savages.

  So, even though you haven't even built a castle yet, I believe that one day, you will surprise the whole of Westeros. "

   I have to say that Petyr's words are extremely provocative, coupled with his ups and downs, it can make anyone's blood boil after hearing it.

   Not to mention, this person is still a big man in a high position. Facing such admiration, no young man can hold back.

  It's a pity that this "Mockingbird" met Samwell, no matter how beautiful he sang, but in Samwell's ears, there were whispers of the devil.

  What are the consequences of listening to Petyr Baelish?

   Just look at what happened to Eddard Stark, Duke of the North.

   "You really think too highly of me, Lord Baelish." Samwell put on an expression of being very excited, but still trying to maintain a humble expression.

   "My eyes have never misread anyone." Petyr said with a smile, "Also, I have always been willing to help the young heroes of the kingdom as much as I can, so as to accelerate their growth."

   "You are such a generous elder!" Samwell flattered him, and at the same time, he was curious about what the other party's so-called help would be.

  Petyr took a step closer, put his hand on Samwell's shoulder, lowered his voice, and said:

   "I know that it is difficult to develop in a barren land like the Crimson Mountains. Now that you have so many people to support, you must be in urgent need of money..."

  Hearing this, Sam Well suddenly became suspicious—could the Iron Throne still pay to subsidize the pioneering lord?

   Is there such a good thing?

  But what Petyr said next explained his doubts, and also shocked him.

"This silver mine is actually dispensable to the kingdom, but it is very important to you. That's why I came here in person, and I will leave a trustworthy person in Yingzui Islet to cooperate with you." Supervise the casting of the silver stag."

   Speaking of this, how could Samwell fail to understand the hidden meaning in Petyr's words.

   This guy actually hinted that he could make fake accounts!

  As long as a part of the silver deer is kept privately, the taxes and fees he needs to pay to the royal family will be greatly reduced accordingly.

   Petyr saw Samwell's astonished expression, and knew that the other party understood what he meant, so he smiled again and said:

"I know that this matter may not be so glorious, but believe me, this will not harm the interests of the kingdom, but it will enhance it. Our King is not a thrifty family man, so instead of letting the money If it was squandered by him after it was handed over, it would be better to leave it for you to expand the territory of the kingdom."

   Really is a high-sounding reason.

  Samwell lowered his head, as if caught in a fierce ideological struggle.

   But in fact, he was thinking about Petyr Baelish's real purpose.

  The other party is definitely not really thinking about the country.

  This guy can't wait for the country to be in chaos.

  Petyr probably saw the real reason why Madam Olenna sent him to Yingzui Island to develop, so he decided to add fire.

  The better the development of Yingzui Island, the greater the probability that Hewan will attack Dorne.

  As long as the two sides fight, it will give a schemer like Petyr a chance to take advantage of the fire.

  This should be his real purpose.

  Although he saw through Petyr's real motive, Samwell found that he had no reason to refuse.

  Isn't it beneficial for him to retain a part of the silver deer?

  Although Petyr's move has evil intentions, the benefits are indeed real.

   As for whether this move will hasten the war between Reach and Dorne, he feels that there is no need to worry at all.

After all, he knows that it won't be long before the situation in King's Landing will deteriorate first, and King Robert will also die. At that time, Westeros will be a situation where all the heroes compete for the throne. Who will pay attention to a pioneer in the corner of the Crimson Mountains? Take it.

  Of course, just to be on the safe side, Samwell knew that he couldn't take it all by himself.

   Otherwise, what if "Littlefinger" takes this matter as a trick to manipulate him in the future?

  So, after a "difficult" struggle, Samwell said:

   "Lord Baelish, what you said is reasonable. In addition, I am willing to give you a part of the silver deer. After all, a big man like you who is dedicated to serving the country will definitely need money."

  Petyr took a deep look at Samwell, showing a satisfied smile, as if his purpose of doing this was to get this benefit:

"Can."

  (end of this chapter)

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