Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day Chapter 220

Chapter 220 Prelude to the massacre

the next day.

 Early in the morning, Rhaegar returned to the Red Keep to meet his father who had just gotten up.

 He returned to King's Landing last night when it was too late, so he stayed in the dragon's lair.

at this time.

 Viserys was wearing loose pajamas and enjoying breakfast.

Grand Maester Melos stood aside, reading the letter in his hand.

“If the Seven Kingdoms attack Essos, they will face a fierce counterattack...”

Rhaegar walked outside the door and happened to hear these words.

 We must conquer the Three Women's Kingdom and create eternal peace.

Viserys put down his knife and fork and said nervously: "Rhaegar, did the Three Kingdoms poison you?"

 But such a heinous threat will never be tolerated.

Rhaegar's mind turned over and over again, and he shook his head and laughed: "Forget it, I'll figure it out myself."

 It is also for future generations.

Rhaegar had no choice but to retort: ​​"It is not Essos, but a declaration of war on the Three Women's Kingdom, and a fair and just counterattack on Tyrosh."

Viserys's voice was filled with emotion.

Viserys breathed a sigh of relief and became angry again about the contents of the letter.

 “Father, believe me, I have been sent to the nine free trade cities!”

 It's been a while.

“Father, we have dragons and armies, so why worry.”

Rhaegar was his best son.

 Turn around and walk out.

Seeing Rhaegar, he immediately asked in a face-to-face manner: "Who told you to declare war on Essos? Do you want to trigger an unprecedented war between the two continents?"

Rhaegar intuitively felt his father's indecision and raised his voice: "We are fully capable of quelling this war."

Rhaegar no longer had much hope in persuading his father and insisted on his own opinion: "If the Three Women's Kingdom does not withdraw from the Stepstone Islands on time, I will definitely launch a counterattack."

Rhaegar's voice was filled with disappointment and he quickened his pace.

　　An angry rebuke was heard.

 “Couldn't be more clear.”

Viserys glared angrily: "Rhaegar, did you hear what I said clearly?"

Feeling his father's concern, Rhaegar pursed his lips: "Not yet, so I want to kill the danger."

Rega raised his head and closed his eyes, feeling that it was a little difficult to breathe.

 “I can't tell, don't make me say the same thing a second time!”

Viserys slapped the dining table angrily, and the silver knife and fork clattered to the ground.

Meiros looked through the letter and said slowly and logically: "I didn't write anything. The letter only contains the public opinion offensive of the Three Women's Kingdom."

Viserys was holding a knife and fork in his hand, and his expression was very bad.

　　After knocking on the door twice, Rega said loudly: "Father, I have urgent matters to see you."

Viserys was very irritable: "If you invade Tyrosh, the entire Free Cities will be hostile to Targaryen."

He said solemnly: "We suffered heavy losses in the Battle of the Stone Step Islands. I don't agree with you expanding the battle."

open the door.

 “Poison?”

 The heir who unites thousands of hopes.

 “It's the same thing in the eyes of the world.”

The Stepstones have always been a plague on the Targaryen dynasty.

 He is not afraid of being poisoned by others.

 “Come in, Rhaegar.”

 Not just for him personally.

Rhaegar was in a state of emotional ups and downs and asked: "Father, the Three Female Kingdoms openly threatened me with poisoning and killing me. Did you write that in the letter?"

Viserys was startled when he heard this and looked at Melos who was reading the letter.

"I explained the reason in the letter. This was the chaos caused by the Three Women's Kingdom."

Looking at his eldest son who had made up his mind, Viserys felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart and gritted his teeth: "I'm warning you one last time. You are not allowed to invade Essos, otherwise I will take back your military power."

Viserys still wanted to curse, but Rhaegar was nowhere to be seen.

 Get out of the room.

Rhaegar sighed deeply and walked downstairs.

“Rhaegar, when did you come back?”

As she walked, Jenny's voice of surprise came from behind.

Rhaegar glanced back and responded: "Just came back."

“Is the Stepstone Islands stable?”

Jenny smiled brightly and said, "Rhaenyra returned to Dragonstone yesterday. You came back just in time."

Rhaegar was in a bad mood and said goodbye: "I still have something to do, so let's go first."

 Jenny wanted to stop him, but Rhaegar left without looking back.

Looking at his lonely back, Jenny tilted her head and murmured: "Why do you look so worried?"

With her sensitive mind, she noticed Rhaegar's abnormality.

back yard

 Unknowingly, Rhaegar came to the thick weirwood.

“We must quickly raise an armed force.”

Rhaegar had a headache, thinking about where to get a group of supporters.

 “Prince, we meet again.”

　　A familiar voice came from the side.

Rhaegar glanced away.

In the pavilion not far away, Larisse was sitting on the fence, maintaining a fake smile on his lips.

 “Laris, what's the matter with you?” Rhaegar asked frankly.

 Laris smiled and walked out of the pavilion holding his scepter.

While walking, he said: "You know, people who have difficulty walking are more interested in gathering information."

Rhaegar's eyes were dark and unclear, thinking of his ability to gather information and make plans.

Laris limped forward and bowed humbly: "Perhaps I can help you solve your problems."

 “Tell me something.” Rhaegar rolled his eyes.

 “The king hates war and will never support your decision.”

 Laris said the preface and then said: "If you want to decide the outcome in a battle, dragons are as indispensable as soldiers and horses."

 “I only have one dragon and very few soldiers and horses.”

Rhaegar did not hide anything and told the truth.

 He doesn't care about the military power of the Stepstone Islands.

 A mere few thousand soldiers, not as many as the Blackwood and Bracken families on the battlefield.

 Staying on the Stone Steps Islands is okay, but attacking the Three Women Country will be a waste of time.

 Laris said with a smile: "King's Landing is a big dye vat, and there are countless behemoths hidden in the vat."

 He had something to say and was waiting for Rhaegar to ask him for advice.

Rhaegar made a look to continue speaking, but did not speak. People like Larris, who have a very deep city, cannot follow him too much.

 Easily backfired.

 Lalis choked for a moment, and his voice was filled with helplessness: "Princess Rhaenyra, she has an armed force that is not inferior to yours."

 “A royal fleet?” Rhaegar frowned.

That fleet was supported by taxes from Dragonstone.

 A dozen warships and more than a thousand people.

"More than that." Laris smiled mysteriously: "King's Landing has two thousand gold robes, and the commander is my brother Harwin."

"so what?"

“My brother has sworn allegiance to the princess, and it has never changed over the years.”

 After saying these words, Laris tapped his scepter with his fingers happily.

Rhaegar stared at him for a while, silently.

 Suddenly, the dragon's claw was pulled out, and the sword edge touched Laris's neck.

Rhaegar looked cold and said: "I can hear provocation in your words."

The golden robes are King's Landing's garrison. How can they be tampered with?

Harwin was transferred to the Riverlands, and he also learned about it from Menas.

 Laris said this.

 Either she wants to drive a wedge between him and Rhaenyra.

Perhaps he wanted to kill someone with a borrowed knife and get rid of Harwin.

With the sword on his side, Laris's smile froze and his heart beat wildly: "Prince, this is an idea."

 “A bad idea.”

Rhaegar denies it.

 From the bottom of his heart, he didn't trust Laris.

This guy has a gloomy mind and is related to Alisson.

Lifting the dragon claw, the cold back of the sword patted Larisse's cheek. Rhaegar spoke lightly: "It seems that for Lord Leonor's sake, I won't argue with you this time."

He sheathed his sword, turned around and said, "I'll show off next time when I think about it clearly."

The cool feeling still remained on his face. Laris stretched out his hand to touch it and asked, "Prince, where are you going?"

Rhaegar: "Dragonstone!"

 The morning sun is gradually rising.

A dark dragon shadow appeared over Dragonstone.

 “Land.”

 The order was given, and the glutton landed on the cliff at the edge of the castle.

Rhaegar got off the dragon's back and entered the castle to find Rhaenyra.

 Just entered the castle gate.

 “Rhaega, why are you here?”

Rhaenyra stood at the handrail of the stairs on the second floor, her eyes bright.

 She just returned to Dragonstone yesterday.

 Unexpectedly, Rhaegar came the next day.

Rhaenyra was delighted with her hospitality.

Rhaegar told what happened.

 Evening, dusk is coming.

 The two siblings cuddled together, sitting on the outdoor balcony, admiring the beautiful scenery of the coastline.

Rhaenyra arched her head in his arms and said in a soft voice: "Rhaegar, you should be more calm. Counterattack is too dangerous."

 “I have to go.”

Rhaegar looked at the red sun and seemed to feel the violent temperature.

Rhaenyra raised her head and said hesitantly: "You are single and weak. The royal fleet is under the orders of my father and I cannot mobilize it."

"fine."

Rhaegar shook his head.

Rhaenyra clenched his sleeves and gritted her teeth: "I will ride Sylaxon to help you."

 This is the only help she can provide.

Rhaegar held her hand instead and warned: "You have to stay. Without me, you are still the heir."

 “Rhaegar! What nonsense are you talking about.”

Rhaenyra's face changed instantly and she said angrily: "Stop the counterattack and admit your mistake to your father."

 “I'm just making an analogy.”

With a drop of cold sweat on his forehead, Rhaegar said sarcastically: "One of us must accompany our father. You can't take risks."

 “I won't allow you to take risks either!” Rhaenyra's eyes widened.

　　wave~

Rhaegar poked his head and chuckled: "Sister, you should support me."

 “I just want to give you a good fix.”

Rhaenyra's cheeks were slightly tipsy and she scolded her mercilessly.

Rhaegar let go of his hand, stood up, and breathed a sigh of relief: "Don't be afraid, I have a complete plan, although it is a bit risky."

"gone."

As he went downstairs, Rhaegar warned: "I have arranged a maid for you, she will arrive later."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　ifies.

Rhaegar ignored Rhaenyra's shouts and headed straight for the east coast of Dragonstone.

 He wants to find a strong helper

 At dusk.

The fire clouds were connected one after another, rendering the sky a fiery red.

Even in the evening, the sultry heat of midsummer still makes people sweat profusely.

 The dark dragon shadow flashed past, and a cool breeze swept through it.

Rhaegar returned to King's Landing.

 It is not a change of decision.

 But to mobilize troops.

 Enter the dragon's lair.

Rhaegar summoned Menas and ordered: "Take all the dragon guards away, and there are ships waiting at the port."

 There is no way to raise troops and horses.

 Longwei is the last family member.

Meiners accepted the task and hurriedly called for people.

 At this time.

 The dragon's lair door opens.

 “Rhaegar, you are indeed here.”

 A pleasant female voice came.

 Looking back suddenly.

 Jenny came in a hurry, her eyes flashing with worry.

 (End of this chapter)

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