Dorne, located at the southernmost tip of Westeros, is probably the only region among the Seven Kingdoms that is tired of this long summer.

The continuous high temperature has aggravated the drought and barrenness of Dorne. Fresh water on land is as valuable as gold here, and the wells that can produce water are guarded by heavy troops sent by the lords.

Sunspear, located at the easternmost point of Dorne Territory, is blown by the salty sea breeze and nourished by the Greenblood River. It is a rare city that is not troubled by drought.

This is also where the rulers of Dorne, House Martell, live.

Damon Sand passed through the triple doors with heavily guarded handles, bypassed the curved wall, and reached the Palazzo Vecchio, which resembled a sailing ship.

"I have something to do to see Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Please follow me." The guard obviously knew this illegitimate son from the City of Divine Grace. He nodded to Damon, turned around and started to lead the way.

Although Dorne has surrendered to the Iron Throne, unlike the other dukes of the Six Kingdoms, the Martell family still calls themselves "Prince" and "Princess" in accordance with the tradition of the Rhoynar.

The princess Daemon talks about is naturally the eldest daughter of the current Prince of Dorne——

Arianne Martell.

As the guard opened the dark brown door, Damon smelled the rich fragrance of Miyi flowers.

He knew that this was Princess Arianne's favorite flavor.

Stepping into the spacious palace, Daemon immediately saw the graceful figure sitting on the Myr carpet.

"Your Highness Princess!" Damon suppressed his inner desire and restlessness and stepped forward to salute.

Arianne was reading a yellowed ancient book, with a glass of red wine and a cyvasse chessboard beside her.

Hearing the sound, she put down the book in her hand and stretched out on the carpet, looking like a noble and elegant cat.

She has olive skin, big black eyes and black curly hair. She is wearing a light purple silk dress, which covers her beautiful and plump body, but can hide nothing.

Her facial features are not absolutely beautiful, but they have a strange magical power that makes any man unable to look away once he takes one look at her.

"Damon? Why are you here?"

Arianne's voice was lazy and magnetic, as if it could penetrate into the listener's ears and scratch his heart.

"I received some important news, so I came to tell you as soon as possible!" Damon looked at the princess in front of him infatuatedly.

"What's the news?" Arianne asked casually, supporting her chin with one hand.

"Edric Dane and Alyria Dane were attacked by a wild boar while out hunting and unfortunately died!"

"Edric Dane, Aliria..." Arianne didn't react at first, but soon she remembered the meaning of these two names——

These are the last two heirs of the main branch of the Dane family in Starfall City!

Clang.

Arianne suddenly stood up from the carpet and accidentally knocked over the wine glass next to her. The bright red wine soaked the expensive carpet, but she didn't pay attention at all. Instead, she stared into Damon's eyes.

asked:

"you sure?"

"Definitely!" Damon nodded sharply, "It was the news sent back from Blackport City by my cousin. He would not joke about this kind of thing. Moreover, he also said in the letter that although there was no evidence,

He still suspects that this was not a hunting accident, but a well-planned assassination!"

"Of course it was an assassination!" Arianne's eyes widened. "Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that the main branch of the Dane family happened to be extinct!"

She couldn't help but wander back and forth on the carpet, thinking, and the bell tied to her ankle made a crisp sound.

This made Damon even more restless.

He couldn't help lowering his voice and said:

"Your Highness, I suspect that this matter was probably done by Ulric Shad!"

"Uric Sand? Are you talking about the acting city lord of Starfall City?"

"Yes."

"Does he have the courage and ability?" Arianne didn't seem to agree with this, "And even if Edric and Aliria died, it would not be his illegitimate son's turn to inherit Starfall City. The Dane family

The collateral line is not dead."

"But what if Urric can achieve immortality and make everyone think that he is qualified to bear the name of Dane? You know, he is the illegitimate son of the old Earl Davos. Once his identity is legalized, Starfall

The city is his."

"Immortal feats?" Arianne curled her lips, seeming to be a little disdainful, "Could he still be able to capture Highgarden..."

Before she finished speaking, Arianne remembered something she had heard recently and suddenly turned her head:

"Do you think he will attack Yingzui Island?"

"That's right!" Damon said with determination, "I dare to guarantee in the name of the Blazing Sun, the Halberd, and the Seven Gods that that guy Urric will definitely mobilize the soldiers and horses of Starfall City to attack Yingzui Island!"

Arianne looked at the flames flickering in the eyes of the illegitimate son of Divine Grace City in front of her, and nodded secretly.

Indeed, as a "Shad", Daemon must feel the same for Urric's situation. If the head of the Elion family dies at this time, Damon, the illegitimate son, will definitely be willing to risk everything to inherit the City of God's Grace.

Although the achievement of capturing Yingzui Island is not great, it is worth the risk for Urick.

Moreover, she also heard that silver mines were actually dug out on Yingzui Island. From this point of view, it is indeed a geomantic treasure. If it can be successfully conquered, maybe her father will really reward Urik for his achievements.

And asked the king for an edict legalizing his illegitimate son's status.

"I don't think Urric would dare to send someone to assassinate Edric and Aliria. Once the news of this kind of thing leaks out, he will be completely destroyed. However, about the other point, you are right. Urric will definitely

Go attack Yingzui Island."

"That's right! Your Highness Princess!" Damon asked excitedly, "Do we want to participate in this battle?"

The reason why he brought this news as soon as possible was not only because he wanted to see the princess who had fascinated him, but also because he knew very well that Princess Arianne was a person who was unwilling to be lonely.

She will definitely not miss this war.

And he no longer wanted to bear the surname of his illegitimate son.

"Of course." Arianne nodded as expected.

"Then let's go ask His Highness the Prince for instructions! Ask him to send an army to follow us to Starfall City."

Arianne shook her head slowly and said:

"No, don't tell father yet. Let's go to Starfall City by ourselves. It's just a Yingzui Island, and Starfall City has enough troops to capture it."

Damon hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, Your Highness."

Arianne turned around and walked out of the hall. What she didn't tell Damon was that she hadn't seen her father for a long time.

The ruler of Dorne always likes to stay in the Water Gardens, and no one can easily see him except his younger brother, Prince Oberon.

Yes, not even his biological daughter Princess Arianne.

You must know that the Martell family follows the tradition of the Rhoynar people, and female heirs have the same inheritance rights as male heirs. Therefore, as the eldest daughter of the prince, Princess Arianne will be the future ruler of Dorne.

However, Arianne accidentally discovered a letter written by her father to her brother Quentin, promising that he would become the ruler of Dorne.

This made Arianne think that her father was going to disinherit her.

For this reason, she had cried, despaired, and resented, but as the Martell family saying goes "unbowed, unbent, unbroken", she chose to be strong in the end.

She believed she could change her father's mind.

She just needs a chance to prove herself.

Prove that she has the ability to rule Dorne just like Nymeria, the Rhoynar warrior queen back then.
Chapter completed!