Princess Daenerys's Holy Flame fleet was massive and eye-catching, so as soon as it approached Braavos, news had already been reported to the current Sea King of Braavos—Sea King Youtanlis Rhaean.
Sea King Youtanlis's hair and long beard were now as white as snow. His gaunt body had also become somewhat hunched due to years of illness.
"Larell, go call Miss Youtannia and Youtanlian over. This Princess Daenerys is not a simple character; we must not let her catch us in any breach of etiquette."
"Also, quickly send away the House Velaryon people. Do not let Princess Daenerys encounter them."
Larell was Yutanris's most trusted confidant. Upon receiving the order, he immediately turned to make arrangements, his steps light and quick, yet without making a sound.
Soon after, Miss Youtannia, dressed simply, arrived. As the Sea King's eldest daughter, the twenty-year-old Miss Youtannia had never married, so she could help her father manage the Sea King's Palace and the family business.
Although her appearance was at most delicate, her temperament was serene and her figure graceful. Especially her light blue eyes, like autumn water, immediately revealed her as a wise young woman.
"Miss Youtannia, you've arrived. Come with me to the harbor to welcome the Dragon Princess."
Seeing his sensible daughter, Yutanris instantly felt as if he had regained strength and support.
By the time they were ready and had walked with the guards to the top of the tall steps in front of the Sea King's Palace gate, a reeking of alcohol Youtanlian finally arrived, urged on by servants.
"Father, Sister!"
"Hiccup~ What happened? Why did you call me back so urgently?"
Yutanris, whose health was already poor, immediately began coughing violently upon seeing his troublesome son.
"You good-for-nothing, how did I give birth to such a fool! Go change into clean clothes immediately. Princess Daenerys of the Targaryen Family has already reached the outer sea. You and your sister quickly go on my behalf to welcome her to Purple Harbor."
Miss Youtannia gently patted Yutanris's back while comforting him, "Father, don't worry. There's still time. Rest assured, I am here; nothing will go wrong."
Youtanlian was quick to change his clothes, returning in less than two quarters of an hour. His exquisite and luxurious formal attire, coupled with his light golden long hair and rather refined face, indeed made him a handsome young nobleman.
Braavos is composed of hundreds of islands scattered within hidden bays. The mainland near Braavos is covered in swamps, while the nearshore areas are almost entirely surrounded by a mountain-like island, leaving only a natural strait large enough for ocean-going merchant ships to pass through.
This exit is guarded by a massive bronze statue called the Titan of Braavos. It is not only a landmark and a lighthouse but also a perfect defensive fortress.
Next to the Titan is the battle fortress and the massive shipyard known as the Arsenal. This shipyard is said to be able to produce a three-masted sailing ship in a single day. This is also the most crucial factor allowing Braavos to dominate the seas.
"Roar~"
Dreamfyre's sky-obscuring figure flew over the Titan, instantly casting the entire giant into shadow.
"Hmph~ What Titan? Compared to our dragons, it's just a useless lump of iron."
Vada knew that Daenerys had been assassinated by the Faceless Men, so she had no good feelings towards Braavos.
"But Princess, look, Braavos is completely a stone city; you can barely see any tall trees. Perhaps they deliberately built the city this way because they were afraid of being doused by Dragonflame!"
"Hahahah!"
Vada's words made Daenerys and the maids beside her laugh.
Besani, even more certain, affirmed, "I think Sister Vada must be right, otherwise what proper city would be built like this!"
Looking at the stone city before them, composed of numerous gray, golden, or red arches, towers, and domes, Daenerys also felt that she made a very good point.
Passing through the Titan and the Arsenal, one arrives at the Square Harbor. All ships arriving in Braavos must dock here to have the Sea King's customs officials board and inspect their cargo holds, which usually takes half a day.
However, at this moment, a magnificent purple-sailed ship approached Daenerys's Holy Flame fleet.
"Your Highness, the other party is an envoy sent by the Sea King of Braavos, saying they will lead us directly to the sub-port below the Sea King's Palace to dock, so we don't need to undergo inspection here."
The flag signaler beside her quickly translated to Daenerys. Like other worlds, this world also has a universally understood flag language, playing an important communication role in navigation and naval battles.
Purple Harbor is only for local Braavosi and is located north of Braavos, beneath the high tower dome of the Sea Kings Palace.
It is also the terminus of the Grand Canal, Braavos's main water supply system. The Grand Canal is a large aqueduct in Braavos, with its highest points reaching dozens of meters.
It begins at a lagoon near the fish market on the city's south side, extends north to the Sweetwater Canal, and connects to Mud Town in the east via several bridges.
Freshwater from the source flows through it to the city center, then is distributed to each island. Almost all of Braavos's landmark buildings are located near the Grand Canal, such as the Hall of Truth, the Outer Sanctum to the northwest, the House of Black and White, the Isle of the Gods, and the Temple of rhllor.
After sailing with the Sea Monster following the purple-sailed ship for about half an hour, they finally arrived at Purple Harbor. The tall and magnificent Sea Kings Palace also came into view.
By the time Daenerys stepped off the ship, the Sea King's family was already warmly greeting her at the dock.
"Welcome, Your Highness Princess Daenerys, from afar!"
Although Yutanris was in poor health, his demeanor and conduct remained very elegant and proper.
Daenerys also gracefully bowed and said, "Hello, Your Esteemed Sea King!"
At this moment, Dreamfyre unceremoniously flew directly to the dome of the Sea Kings Palace and landed. Her heavy body pressed down, causing the dome to emit a muffled thud.
Daenerys quickly expressed her apologies to Yutanris, "I am truly sorry, Your Majesty! Fortunately, the Sea Kings Palace is sturdy enough to withstand the dragon's weight. Otherwise, if your palace were to collapse, even if it wasn't intentional, it would still be inexcusable!"
"Don't you agree, Your Majesty?"
Yutanris naturally saw that Daenerys was asserting her dominance and warning him to consider whether Braavos could withstand her dragon's wrath.
So he responded neither obsequiously nor arrogantly, "Fortunately, the Sea Kings Palace is sturdy, and Braavos is a city of stone, still able to withstand the dragon's weight and temperature."
"That's good! After all, I don't want to be like some people who like to be unwelcome guests in others' homes."
Daenerys smiled innocently on the surface, but every word carried a veiled meaning. After speaking, Daenerys took a gold dragon from her purse and handed it to a guard next to Yutanris, saying, "My dragons have quite an appetite; please trouble you to purchase more cattle and sheep for me."
"One gold dragon to buy dragon food?!"
Youtanlian, seeing Daenerys only take out one gold dragon, couldn't help but grumble from the side.
And Miss Youtannia smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind; we will naturally prepare the dragon's food. Corian, why don't you thank Her Highness for the reward."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Daenerys couldn't help but scrutinize Miss Youtannia deeply, thinking to herself, "With such a formidable elder sister, how did Youtanlian manage to squander all of the Sea King's assets within a few years?!"
"Then many thanks, Your Majesty!"
There's no need for much idle talk with intelligent people. Daenerys believed that Yutanris and his daughter should have already understood her intentions.
Daenerys's visit this time was solely for profit; as long as she was satisfied, she would naturally not resort to violence.
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