Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 77 Illyrio's Persuasion

Illyrio was invited into the courtyard and walked towards Gawen and Daenerys with steady steps. His fat body was wrapped in a luxurious silk robe, which was embroidered with dazzling gold patterns. Illyrio bowed respectfully.

"Respected Sir Gawain, beautiful Princess Daenerys, it is my great honor to meet you two." Illyrio's face was filled with a flattering smile.

His eyes moved back and forth between Gavin and Daenerys. Then he looked at Daenerys and said, "Your Highness, I am deeply saddened and regretful about the death of His Majesty Viserys." He sighed softly, and the sigh seemed to be filled with endless sorrow. "I wonder if Your Highness still has the ambition to regain the Iron Throne? The proposal I made yesterday is actually very feasible."

Gavin frowned slightly and interrupted, "Lord Illyrio, Daenerys has already told me what you proposed yesterday. However, just yesterday, Viserys promised Daenerys to me. Lord Illyrio, if you propose to marry my betrothed to the King of the Horse again, I will regard it as a great insult to me."

The Blood Dragon Guards on the side also took a step forward and drew out the sharp swords in their hands with a "swish". The swords flashed with a cold light, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

The oppressive feeling brought by the two-meter-tall blood dragon guards made Illyrio tremble with fear. He hurriedly said, "No, no, no, I... I don't know about this. Please forgive my rudeness!" As he spoke, he wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead and turned his eyes to Gavin. "Sir Gavin, you now have such a powerful helper as the dragon, and you are about to marry Princess Daenerys. What do you think of the false king occupying the Iron Throne? If you are willing to seize the Iron Throne? I am willing to support you with all my strength."

Gavin sneered in his heart. He had already seen through this guy's mind. He was just trying to win over his own forces to pave the way for Aegon. Thinking of this, he slowly said, "Mr. Illyrio, it doesn't matter what I think. The Iron Throne will never give up after learning that I married Daenerys. But they can't cross the Narrow Sea, and I can't attack Westeros. I can only defend the Stepstones for now. If there is a chance, I will naturally take back what belongs to my wife."

Daenerys stood aside, quietly observing the conversation between the two, and she had her own thoughts in her mind. Her beautiful face was solemn, and her purple eyes sparkled with wisdom. She knew Illyrio's plan and Gavin's concerns. At this time, she said softly: "Governor Illyrio, thank you for your concern. But as Gavin said, the fight for the Iron Throne involves many factors, and we need to consider it carefully."

Illyrio's eyes lit up after hearing this, as if he saw the dawn of hope, and he quickly said, "Your Highness is wise! As long as you and Ser Gavin need it, I will do my best to assist you. After all, it is my earnest wish to let the Targaryen family regain the Iron Throne!"

Gavin glanced at Daenerys, then said to Illyrio: "We will discuss this matter again. But for now, please give us some time and space, Governor Illyrio."

Illyrio nodded and said, "Of course, of course! Then I won't disturb you two for now. I look forward to hearing good news from you soon." After that, he bowed again and slowly retreated. His figure looked a little lonely in the afterglow of the setting sun.

After Illyrio left, Gavin and Daenerys looked at each other, and Gavin slowly said, "There are some things you may not know. Your father's former Prime Minister Jon Connington, the Chief of Intelligence Varys, and the Governor of Pentos Illyrio just now worked together to formulate a plan to nominate Aegon Targaryen, your brother Rhaegar's eldest son, who was taken away from the Red Keep by Varys, to regain the Iron Throne."

Daenerys' eyes widened in shock, and she murmured, "So, my nephew is still alive?" Gavin waved his hand and said, "Not really, that's the dramatic point. Varys didn't bring Aegon out back then, and it happened that Illyrio's wife Lys gave birth to a boy with Valyrian features, so he and Varys deceived Jon Connington, claiming that the child was Aegon Targaryen, and gave the child to Jon Connington to raise. Then, Jon Connington took this so-called Aegon to the Golden Company, trying to gain the support of those cold irons."

Daenerys was even more shocked after hearing this. She gritted her teeth and said angrily, "How dare they do this?"

Gavin smiled faintly and said, "There is nothing to be afraid of. With the testimony of the former Prime Minister and the Chief of Intelligence who is capable of switching the identity, the child's identity is proven. Their previous plan was to push you and Viserys to the forefront to attract the attention of the Iron Throne, marry you to the Horse King to obtain an army to attack Westeros, and then secretly support Aegon and look for opportunities to seize the Iron Throne from the chaotic Westeros."

Daenerys asked in confusion: "Then why didn't you expose him just now?"

Gavin replied: "They want to use us to attract the attention of the Iron Throne. However, the Iron Throne will pay attention to us regardless of their promotion. In turn, I am also using them. After all, Varys is still working for the Iron Throne and he has the ability to make the situation in Westeros even more chaotic."

Looking at Daenerys, who was immersed in deep thought and had a tangled expression, Gavin gently held her hand and asked with concern: "Do you want to take back the Iron Throne?"

Hearing Gavin's question, Daenerys came back to her senses, her expression gloomy and hesitant, and she said slowly: "I... I don't know. I have never even seen the Red Castle with my own eyes. I only heard about it from my brother. He described it to me. I don't even remember the Dragonstone Island where I was born. I only remember the house with a red gate by the sea."

Then Daenerys looked up at Gavin and asked softly, "What about you, Gavin, do you want the Iron Throne?"

Hearing this, Gavin slowly leaned back in the chair behind him and said softly, "Fate has brought us together. Some things are beyond my control. I remember someone once said, 'In the game of thrones, if you don't win, you will die. There is no middle ground.' I guess the next time Robert sends an assassin, he might even target me."

Gavin also understood that it was a bit too early for him to confront the Iron Throne with his current strength, but since he was facing it, there was nothing to be afraid of.

(End of this chapter)