During her first few days in King's Landing, Princess Daenerys did not confine Dreamfire to the Dragonpit; instead, she directly settled her in the Red Keep's garden.
She did not want to inconvenience her dragon, who was already accustomed to soaring freely over Holy Flame Island.
Because there was no specially prepared roasted lamb like on Holy Flame Island, Dreamfire was not very fond of the goats provided by the Red Keep, and she would fly to Blackwater Bay to hunt during the day.
However, large prey was scarce there, so she rarely had any success.
Compared to her comfortable life on Holy Flame Island, Dreamfire truly disliked staying in King's Landing!
After landing, Dreamfire obediently lowered her head and softly whined to Princess Daenerys, as if expressing her grievances.
Although the children from the Orphanage usually longed for dragons, when Dreamfire actually appeared before them, they were so startled that they cried out in alarm, all wishing they could immediately turn and flee.
Only one little girl, about four or five years old, with beautiful platinum blonde hair, bravely stood between Princess Daenerys and Dreamfire.
Her beautiful violet eyes gazed steadily at Dreamfire, taking on the stance of a protector.
The little girl's instinctive reaction warmed Princess Daenerys's heart, and she lovingly embraced the child, asking softly,
"What's your name, brave little girl?"
"You're so bold, standing in front of Dreamfire; aren't you afraid she'll hurt you?"
"Afraid, afraid!"
At this moment, the little girl who had just been so brave was trembling all over with fear, her teeth chattering as she spoke,
"The dragon's eyes are so scary! So much fire, so terrifying!"
Princess Daenerys gently stroked the little girl, comforting her,
"It's alright, don't be scared! With me here, Dreamfire won't hurt you!"
"Brave little girl, you still haven't told me your name?"
Princess Daenerys continued to ask while comforting the little girl.
After Princess Daenerys's soothing, the little girl finally recovered and shyly whispered,
"Shirei! Princess, my name is Shirei!"
Just then, Dean Ogian also came to Princess Daenerys's side and whispered in her ear, in a voice only they could hear,
"Princess, she might be Prince Baelon's bastard daughter!"
Princess Daenerys was not surprised by this, as there were many silver-haired Targaryen bastards in Flea Bottom in King's Landing at the time.
However, judging by the little girl's instinctive reaction just now, she truly seemed to possess some of the brave qualities of her own grandfather, Baelon.
It is said that when her grandfather, Baelon, first entered the Dragonpit as a child, he once tapped Black Dread Balerion on the head with a wooden sword.
"Everyone, don't be afraid, Dreamfire won't hurt you! Dragons are very intelligent; they won't easily harm humans."
Princess Daenerys comforted everyone while holding Shirei's small hand and walking towards Dreamfire.
Princess Daenerys took Shirei's small hand and gently stroked Dreamfire's cheek.
Then, Princess Daenerys lightly pressed her own cheek against Dreamfire's head, carefully sensing Dreamfire's emotions and communicating with her telepathically.
"Dreamfire, good girl!"
The intimate sight of the human and the dragon instantly captivated everyone present.
Because in their perception, dragons were ferocious, violent, and aloof.
But now, Dreamfire, this dragon, in front of Princess Daenerys, was like an oversized pet dog, so well-behaved and harmonious!
After comforting Dreamfire, Princess Daenerys smiled and said to everyone,
"See! Dragons aren't as terrifying as you imagine!"
"Don't worry, even though dragons possess terrifying destructive power, as long as they are controlled by a Dragon Knight, they are our best guardians!"
Princess Daenerys's purpose in doing this was to inspire more awe than fear towards dragons in everyone.
In the original history, the main reason why the commoners of King's Landing dared to storm the Dragonpit was the continuous downfall of the Targaryen Family's dragons, which made them feel that dragons were no longer as sacred and inviolable.
When people's fear of dragons decreased, and the hardships brought by the Dance of the Dragons continuously increased, everyone naturally transformed that fear into boundless resentment.
Coupled with the instigation and incitement of some manipulative individuals, they naturally dared to confront dragons with their flesh and blood.
And once this Pandora's Box was opened, the various factions' extinction plans targeting dragons were able to proceed and be realized smoothly.
Therefore, Princess Daenerys wanted to use her efforts to build more positive images of dragons in people's hearts.
After all, many significant events would still occur in Westeros in the future, and she could then seize the opportunity to shape dragons into the role of guardians of Westeros.
Next, Princess Daenerys personally took the hands of the children from the Orphanage, allowing all of them to feel Dreamfire's heat up close.
"Did you feel Dreamfire's warmth?!"
"Do you know? It's precisely because of the existence of dragons that the summers in Westeros can last longer and longer!
You should know that before the Targaryen Family ruled the Seven Kingdoms, the winters in Westeros were truly terrifying!"
Not only the children, but also the elders and staff of the Orphanage were all gazing intently at Dreamfire before them.
After all, when else would they have the opportunity to view a dragon up close like this?
For those outside the Targaryen Family, the dragons they saw were often high in the sky.
At this moment, the dragons were like lofty deities to them.
Historically, a significant event that caused dragons to fall from their divine status was the Green Party's foolish display of Meleys's head to the commoners of King's Landing, making them begin to believe that dragons could also be easily killed!
It was like how the Dornish never feared dragons; instead, they harbored only deep hatred and aversion.
Was it not because both the Loiina and the Dornish had once slaughtered dragons?
After interacting with the children and Dreamfire, the teachers took the children away.
Shirei, however, was kept behind by Princess Daenerys.
"Shirei, would you be willing to stay by my side as my personal handmaiden from now on?"
"I, I am willing!"
Shirei answered shyly.
It's hard to imagine how this girl, usually shy and seemingly a bit timid, dared to stand directly in front of Dreamfire when she descended.
After entrusting Shirei to Laila, Princess Daenerys went with Dean Ogian to his Rookery.
"Help me gather the evidence of Princess Senira's departure from Oldtown and the Hightower Family's involvement in it."
Princess Daenerys handed the secret letter to Dean Ogian and continued to instruct him,
"Also, have someone contact a woman named Mesa Lia from Yi Land and investigate her background."
"Mesa Lia from Yi Land?!"
"Isn't she a courtesan at Fire Kiss Garden? She's quite famous throughout King's Landing now!
I hear she's been getting very close to Prince Daemon lately!"
"She also frequently sponsors the children at the Orphanage and has cultivated a considerable force in Flea Bottom."
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