This shows that the Targaryen Family's true dragon bloodline is indeed a powerful Skinchanger talent to some extent.
As the illegitimate daughter of Prince Baelon, Shirei's mother was a descendant of Ancient Valyria's bloodline from Lys. Therefore, her true dragon bloodline was not weak at all, and she definitely possessed the potential to control dragons.
Daenerys did not conceal Shirei's identity, so even though she was only an illegitimate daughter of the Targaryen Royal Family, she still received the affection of King Jaehaerys. Her Great-grandfather often summoned Shirei to accompany him and also gave her many exquisite clothes and jewels.
According to the old people in the palace, Shirei resembled one of King Jaehaerys's daughters, so the Old King would often gaze at her in a daze.
Although Shirei's official status was merely Daenerys's personal maid, due to her young age, she wasn't required to do much work. Every day, besides receiving instruction from court ladies and nuns, she would study cultural knowledge with Margaery and the maester.
Although Margaery was also Daenerys's personal maid, she was, after all, a Duke Tyrell's daughter, so she could enjoy all of Daenerys's educational resources. Of course, besides Shirei's special status, Daenerys's other personal maids were all from great noble families and received elite education.
Especially after joining Daenerys, they had to learn not only cultural knowledge and lady-like skills but also practice swordsmanship and archery. The maids currently staying in the Red Keep practiced martial arts under the guidance of Daenerys's sworn knight, Harold.
However, it seemed that besides Shirei and Laila, who performed quite well, the others, apart from their decent archery, had swordsmanship that could almost be described as unbearable.
Therefore, it was impossible for them to guard Daenerys's safety, but they did take very good care of Daenerys's life. Moreover, perhaps influenced by Daenerys, they were also quite skilled at managing internal affairs and handling territory matters. In this regard, they were Daenerys's capable assistants!
"Princess, these are the new style armors you ordered Master Orn to customize. There are fifty sets in total, and I had twenty-three sets brought here."
At this moment, Duke Tyrell's eldest daughter, now Daenerys's personal maid Margaery, walked in with Daenerys's sworn knight Harold and several Dragon Guard.
And the trays in their hands held the new style female armor that Daenerys had Master Orn manufacture. The inner armor of this armor was a chainmail woven from extremely fine Valyrian steel wires, while the outer leather armor was made from Lizard Lion leather.
It was black with gold and red accents, paired with a black and red cloak, and a quail egg-sized red gem on the belt. It appeared both solemn and majestic, as well as heroic and dashing.
The accompanying swords were all crafted from pseudo-Valyrian steel, and their toughness and sharpness were no less than ordinary Valyrian steel swords. The magic gems inlaid in the hilt also largely slowed the dissipation of magic within the swords.
As Daenerys's personal female guards, only such equipment could match their status.
Daenerys picked up a piece and examined it carefully, feeling very satisfied, then handed it to Vada, saying,
"These are the new style armors I specially customized for you. Hurry and try them on!"
Vada and Meggie had long been amazed by the exquisite new armor, so they quickly thanked Daenerys and eagerly took the armor to change into it.
Before long, three heroic female warriors appeared before everyone, causing Harold and the Dragon Guard beside him to stare with wide eyes.
"Oh my! I never thought I'd be able to wear such high-class goods in this life. It seems that only by leaving that poor place, Bear Island, will my life become fortunate!"
Meggie's exaggerated words made everyone unable to help but laugh. However, everyone smiled more subtly, so as not to make Meggie uncomfortable.
But, as luck would have it, Harold couldn't hold back and didn't manage to contain his smile in time, and Meggie caught him red-handed.
"You! You, who looks like a human but acts like a dog, what are you laughing at? Are you mocking me, your granny, for coming from a poor, remote place? Do you believe I'll crush your balls with one punch!"
Meggie's vulgar words immediately made Harold furious. But in front of Daenerys, he dared not be presumptuous, so he could only lower his head, fuming.
Maya was originally still immersed in the joy of receiving the new armor, but she didn't expect her sister to dare to speak so boldly in such an occasion, so she immediately pulled her and scolded,
"Do you think this is Bear Island? Our every word and action concerns the Princess's reputation. Control your mouth, or else go back to Bear Island. So you don't embarrass the Princess and invite criticism here!"
Even though Meggie was a few years older than Maya, she usually feared this younger sister more than her own mother. So she immediately obeyed and, following her sister, went to Daenerys to apologize respectfully,
"Please forgive us, Princess. We are used to being wild and have momentarily lost our manners."
Daenerys, however, never took these matters to heart, so she began to comfort them, saying,
"It's normal to feel a bit unaccustomed when you first arrive at the palace. Just learn slowly, and there will be special palace ladies and nuns to guide you on etiquette."
"However, since you just offended Harold, you'll probably suffer in future martial arts lessons, as he is your martial arts instructor."
"Him?!"
Meggie retorted dismissively,
"One warrior from Bear Island can defeat ten from the South, and our women on Bear Island are no worse than men, so it's really uncertain who will suffer then!"
Seeing Meggie so confident, Daenerys couldn't help but laugh and say,
"Hmm, it's good that you have confidence! I'm actually quite curious to see who will be superior between you and Harold!"
Vada had formed a deep friendship with the Meggie sisters over these past few months, so she was quite familiar with their true abilities.
"Even the mightiest bear is always dealt with by a hunter! Confidence is a good thing, but blind confidence might not be so good after all!"
Meggie pondered Vada's words carefully for a moment, then looked at Vada critically and said,
"Why do I feel like your words are meant to mock me? What? Did you fall for that pretty boy? Are you abandoning your friends for a pretty face so quickly?"
Vada was unwilling to engage in a war of words with this outspoken tomboy, so she played it down, saying,
"I didn't! You're overthinking it. Don't accuse good people unfairly!"
Seeing that Vada and the others indeed looked good in the new armor, Daenerys had the remaining twenty sets sent to the female warriors under Vada's command.
"Princess, the little birds have sent news. Count Reyes plans to ambush the Frey Family on their way back to Luanhe City, in conjunction with Family Peake."
The Skinchanger Dona reported softly into Daenerys's ear.
"Just because of a few verbal arguments over the quota, they're going to assassinate a Kingdom Marquis? Who gave them such audacity?"
Daenerys was indeed somewhat shocked by this news, so she confirmed incredulously.
"It's... it's because Count Reyes accidentally injured a critical area when he was attacked by Urax, which made him angry out of shame."
"Critical area?! What area? Wasn't there no danger to his life?"
"That... that place!"
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