Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 98: Current Situation in the Territory

The bloody morning sun slowly rises from the horizon, illuminating the vast sea surface of Bloodstone Island. The morning sea breeze, mixed with the smell of sea salt, blows over the busy port.

People at the port were busy loading and unloading cargo ships, craftsmen were busy repairing fishing nets, preparing fishing boats that were about to go out to sea, and some vendors were shouting to sell fresh seafood.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, a roar suddenly came from the sky. People stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky in fear. They saw a mighty golden dragon, with its huge and strong wings spread out. Its golden scales shone brightly in the sunlight, like a god's chariot descending to the earth.

Gavin rode on the dragon's back, his figure erect. Beside him, Daenerys's silver hair fluttered in the wind.

The dragon let out a deep roar, as shocking as thunder, and the flocks of birds above the town flew away in all directions. People on the dock stopped what they were doing and looked up at the shocking scene. Some people's faces suddenly changed and they stepped back in fear, but most of them were unable to conceal their admiration and excitement.

Gavin guided the dragon to slowly descend, aiming directly at the Lord's Mansion in Bloodstone Town. The dragon's wings stirred up gusts of wind, raising dust on the streets of the town. The crowd of onlookers pushed and whispered, and the news of the Lord's return quickly spread throughout Bloodstone Town.

The giant dragon finally landed heavily in the square in front of the city lord's mansion, and the ground seemed to tremble. Gavin jumped off the dragon's back swiftly. He glanced at the onlookers, and seeing the surprise and awe on their faces, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Daenerys also got off the dragon's back, her white skirt fluttering in the wind, like a beautiful goddess standing on the side of a giant dragon.

"Look, this is my territory," Gavin whispered to Daenerys.

Then he turned and walked towards the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, with a giant dragon slowly folding its wings and the shocked residents of Bloodstone Island behind him.

In the evening, the sky gradually turned golden, and the afterglow gently sprinkled on the City Lord's Mansion on Bloodstone Island, adding a bit of warmth and solemnity to it. This building, which usually stands tall and solemn, now looks even more brilliant under the light, as if it is about to witness the arrival of an important moment.

Officials on the island, regardless of their positions, hurried over, bringing their own concerns and expectations, and gathered in the city lord's mansion. Although the preparations for this banquet were a bit hasty, and even for various reasons, many governors of remote islands were unable to attend the scene, Gavin still decided to take this opportunity to announce a major news to his retainers and subjects - he had a fiancée.

The atmosphere at the banquet was warm and cheerful. Gavin, dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling, personally led Daenerys into the venue. Her appearance was like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Following Gavin's formal introduction, officials came forward one after another and paid their respects to the future hostess with the most respectful attitude. Their attitude was sincere and warm, not only showing respect for Daenerys herself, but also highly approving of Gavin's decision. At this moment, Gavin deeply felt the importance and expectations of people for obtaining an heir, which was far beyond his previous imagination. As the night deepened, the candlelight in the study flickered, covering this quiet space with a soft and mysterious veil. Under the dim light and shadow, the four walls seemed to be immersed in deep thoughts.

As soon as the banquet ended, Boris, the governor of Bloodstone Island, hurried over with a serious look on his face. He stood upright in front of the desk and slowly explained the recent developments in the territory to Lord Gavin, who was sitting in a chair with a calm temperament.

"My lord, during your absence, everything on Bloodstone Island has been running smoothly. A brand new sailing warship has been successfully delivered to Commander Hassan in Dragon Flame Bay. In addition, the two sailing warships ordered from Essos have also arrived. At the same time, the two newly put into operation paper mills are running at full capacity, and the problem of paper supply has been alleviated."

Boris' words revealed his pride and satisfaction with the development of the territory, but then his tone became more solemn: "There is another matter that I need to report to you. Minister of Finance Petyr brought the order of the Royal Council. The Iron Throne decided to include the Stepstone Islands under the port tax collector system and strictly prohibit ships from the Slaver Bay from docking in accordance with the law. This move is obviously intended to curb the economic development of our territory and limit our ability to obtain Unsullied warriors."

Lord Gavin smiled faintly when he heard this. He took the parchment handed to him by Boris, scanned its contents with a sharp gaze, and then snorted: "The Iron Throne is quite wary of my possession of dragons. If the news of my marriage to Daenerys reaches King's Landing, I'm afraid the one sitting on the Iron Throne will be even more uneasy."

After hearing this, Boris pondered for a moment and then said softly, "My lord, the officials in the territory and I sincerely hope that you can marry a suitable wife as soon as possible and give birth to an heir to consolidate your foundation. But forgive me for being frank, it is not a wise move for you to choose to marry the exiled princess of the Targaryen family at this moment. Although you can gain the right to claim the Iron Throne, Princess Daenerys is still young and cannot successfully give birth to an heir for you in a short period of time. During this period of time, we will not only face the suppression of the Iron Throne, but also deal with possible conflicts with forces such as Rees. I am worried that we will fall into a dilemma of being attacked from all sides."

After hearing this, Gavin sighed softly, rubbed his temples with his fingers, and said thoughtfully: "I have considered your concerns, but since you have made a choice, there is no reason to be afraid of trouble. By the way, has that Cobain arrived?"

Boris responded immediately, "Yes, sir. Maester Coburn arrived half a month ago. He is indeed knowledgeable and has profound attainments in the field of architecture. I will temporarily place him in Dragon Flame Bay to be responsible for the construction of the manor and the planning and implementation of defense facilities there."

After hearing this, Gavin immediately ordered: "I decided to go to Dragon Flame Bay to take a look. At the same time, notify Hassan to return as soon as possible, and you should come with him. I will have new arrangements by then."

After hearing this, Boris immediately stood up and responded respectfully: "Yes, sir. I will arrange it immediately."

After Boris left, Daenerys came out of another room, with mixed emotions, and walked to Gavin. Gavin could tell at a glance that she had just listened to the conversation between him and Boris, so he comforted her gently: "Don't mind what Boris said. He is a very rational person, and he is a native islander. Everything is for the benefit of the Stepstone Islands. We should also accept the suggestions of our subordinates, even if sometimes their opinions are not so pleasant to hear."

(End of this chapter)