Amidst the ebb and flow, she was still wondering what exactly it was?
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Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~ Sizzle~
Daenerys Targaryen, on the verge of True Dragon's Fury, stared at the three fighting baby dragons, her whetstone never stopping.
The three baby dragons completely ignored their "mother's" threat. They were still fighting, or rather, the largest black dragon, Rhaegal, was still disciplining the white dragon, Viserion, and the green dragon, Jones, who dared to snatch the first bite of roasted meat.
After holding on for a while longer, Daenerys sighed helplessly, and her True Dragon's Fury subsided due to her softheartedness.
Stopping her movements, Daenerys looked at the whetstone in her hand with some suspicion. She remembered that the three baby dragons would immediately become well-behaved as soon as they heard the whetstone sound, which Kleber called a music lesson… Why wasn't it working anymore?
The battle resulted in a victory, with Rhaegal enjoying the roasted meat alone, while Viserion and Jones could only obediently "sit" aside and watch.
Daenerys's violet eyes flickered. Could it be… because the one sharpening the knife wasn't Kleber?!
Thinking of this, Daenerys's anger immediately gathered again. She was very angry.
The consequences of angering Mother were severe. She looked at the guard captain of the "dragon nest" and announced angrily, "Borona, if they fight again in the future—half the roasted meat."
As Daenerys's angry words fell, the three baby dragons all looked at her, then paused, and then hissed, seemingly expressing their dissatisfaction.
Daenerys crossed her arms over her chest, raised her beautifully sculpted chin, and said, "It's too late. This is the consequence of angering Mother."
Leaving the three baby dragons who were trying to reclaim their roasted meat by resisting, Daenerys left surrounded by the Blue Cloaks.
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Seeing Steward Surana standing outside the main gate of Whispering City, Daenerys stopped her horse when she arrived.
After the news of Kleber's great victory in the Vale reached Whispering City, it could be said that the entire Crab Claw Peninsula was filled with joy and laughter… According to the lord's command, the Marigold mead stored for half a year was opened and transported away.
Therefore, Surana, as the steward, was very busy, and Daenerys had rarely seen her recently.
Daenerys nimbly dismounted. Surana stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Princess, Ser Mason and Captain Follard of Mermaid Port are awaiting your summons."
Daenerys handed the reins to her guard captain, Othana, and said, "Ms. Surana, has something happened?"
Surana respectfully replied, "It is said that ships flying the Flaming Heart banner occasionally appear on the sea outside Mermaid Port."
The Flaming Heart banner… Stannis Baratheon… Is he going to invade Kleber's territory?!
Daenerys's expression became serious. She quickened her pace and said, "Take me to them immediately."
Whispering City Lord's Hall.
Daenerys, sitting on the lord's high-backed chair, spoke, "Ser Mason, I would like to hear your advice."
The captain of the garrison, Mason Baker, placed his hand on his chest and said, "Princess, although this might be some kind of probing and warning from Baratheon, I believe we cannot underestimate their danger."
Daenerys nodded slightly, thought for a moment, then shifted her gaze and said, "Captain Follard, please, in the name of the Earl of Crab Claw Peninsula and the Protector of the Crab Claw Peninsula, Greene Kleber, invite the outsiders staying at Mermaid Port to attend the feast held in Whispering City."
"As you command, Princess."
Daenerys looked at Kleber's sworn knight again and said, "Ser Mason, besides moving weapons, how many soldiers can we bring from the farms around Mermaid Port?"
Ser Mason paused and said, "Princess, we can support at least 1,000 archers within three days."
After Mason finished speaking, Follard immediately shouted, "Princess, Mermaid Port has about 3,000 commoners, and even the elderly and children among them can fight ten! When the Flaming Heart banner first appeared outside the port, they were already prepared. They are all waiting to fight for you."
Daenerys's lips curved almost imperceptibly. Although she showed no expression, she gained a deeper understanding of the simple folk customs of Kleber's people.
She shook her head slightly and said, "Brave Follard, according to Kleber's law, only in a decisive battle concerning life and death will all of Kleber's commoners become warriors on the battlefield. Follard, they are still under our protection."
After a pause, she added, "We know Stannis's target is King's Landing, but…"
Daenerys rose from the lord's chair and took two steps forward. Her gaze slowly swept over the people standing below, saying, "Whether intentional or not, if Stannis dares to invade the Crab Claw Peninsula by even one step…"
She raised her voice slightly: "Are your swords ready?"
The dozen or so centurions who had come with Ser Mason and Follard shouted in unison, "Long live the Crab Claw Peninsula!"
Daenerys declared loudly, "Warriors of Kleber, tell the invaders that we welcome them only with swords and blood!"
"Swords and blood! Swords and blood! Swords and blood! Swords and blood! Swords and blood!" Everyone in the hall cheered in unison towards Daenerys, who stood high above, including a few small maidservants.
In a corner of the hall, Surana stared blankly at her future mistress, feeling the scene before her blur. She instinctively reached out and touched her eyes, only to find the corners of her eyes wet. Only then did she realize she was already in tears.
Tears streamed down her cheeks as Surana wiped them away with both joy and sadness.
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Candlelight flickered gently. Daenerys, in her nightgown, was flipping through the book "Genealogy and History of Major Noble Houses of the Seven Kingdoms," copied by Maester Al.
When she turned to the page of the Arryn Family, she stopped her movements and began to read carefully.
After a long while, Daenerys, who had been quite interested, had to admit that Maester Al was right… the book indeed became more and more boring the more she read it.
She took a small sip of summer red, first encouraging herself inwardly, then continued to read.
Knock, knock, knock. After a knock on the door, Othana's voice sounded from behind the door: "Princess, Steward Surana requests an audience."
Daenerys didn't even raise her head, casually saying, "Please let her in."
The door was pushed open, and Surana entered the room, followed by two maidservants carrying a wooden box.
After greeting and receiving Daenerys's permission, Steward Surana first waved the maidservants out of the room, then opened the box.
Daenerys looked over, slightly puzzled, and said, "This is… leather armor?"
Surana nodded slightly: "Yes, this is the leather armor that Lord Kleber's mother entrusted to me for safekeeping."
Daenerys reached out and touched the swamp marigold emblem on the black leather armor, saying, "It's very beautiful."
Surana seemed to be reminiscing: "When Lady Kleber entrusted it to me for safekeeping, she actually hoped that the next generation of Lady Kleber would never have to use it."
She added, "You are about to lead soldiers to Mermaid Port, so it will still come in handy."
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