Farmers, slaves, merchants, mercenaries, even robbers, thieves, etc...
And the races are all diverse
There are Northerners in Westeros, Ironborn, Dornishmen, Orphans on the Greenblood River, Alpine Clan tribes in the Vale, Mountain Clan tribes in the North, Fenlanders, Skagos, and even, according to rumors, there are
There are giants and white walkers north of the Great Wall.
On the continent of Essos, which Viserys is about to arrive, there are also Dothraki, Braavosi, Qarth, Lazarin, etc.
Every kind of person and every profession has their own different way of life. After all, if you are not a noble and do not have huge wealth that can be obtained without effort, you need to try your best to survive.
Viserys really didn't have a good impression of the mercenaries at first.
It was not because of the so-called 'honor', but because Viserys felt that these people were evil-doing people who could kill anyone as long as they had money.
However, now Viserys suddenly had an idea in his mind, about how to establish a foothold on the continent of Essos in the future.
"Is it possible... to use these mercenaries?"
After all, mercenaries are prevalent on the mainland across the narrow sea, and he still has enough money in his hands.
So in this case, can we hire legions or buy some Unsullied to help him gain a foothold?
The boy stood silent for a moment, but this was just an idea that suddenly came to him. Whether or how to do it still needs to be considered.
Then Viserys glanced at the mercenary's back, and then looked away.
This was just a small incident and did not cause too many waves on the ship.
But it's unknown how many people were secretly watching Viserys's back behind his back.
Viserys then prepared to leave the deck and return to the cabin, and then met the chief swordsman of Braavos who was practicing his sword.
"Lord Syrio Forel?"
Viserys stopped slightly and looked curiously at the swordsmanship practiced by the chief swordsman.
And the other party didn't have any taboos. He just wanted to be on the deck and move his muscles normally.
After all, swordsmanship is a skill in which practice makes perfect. If you don't draw your sword for a long time, even the chief swordsman will inevitably become a little rusty.
However, Syrio Forel's swordsmanship is somewhat different.
It is as light as an elegant dance, and the sword shines like rain, seemingly able to penetrate the enemy's defense with ease.
Viserys narrowed his eyes slightly, and in the depths of his lavender eyes, the complicated magic circle glowed slightly.
Under his extraordinary ability, the chief swordsman of Braavos' swordsmanship, which was as fast as the wind and rain, all fell into his eyes, and he could see it clearly.
"Is this the famous Dance of Water?"
Viserys looked at Syrio Forel in slight surprise.
"Amazing."
This is a technique that is different from mainstream swordsmanship. It uses a light stabbing sword to stand sideways and face the enemy, and it looks particularly dexterous.
The swordsmanship that Viserys practiced with his instructor was the more mainstream swordsmanship in Westeros, which was open and close, more focused on war, and wearing armor.
Water dancers, on the other hand, seem to focus more on dexterous solo combat.
"Master, I am just a swordsman, not an 'adult'."
And at this time.
Syrio also noticed Viserys, then he sheathed his sword slightly, put the stabbing sword into the scabbard, looked at Viserys and explained.
Although he is the chief swordsman of Braavos, he does not have a title, and unlike the Kingsguard, the chief swordsman is not a lifelong position.
If one day his sword is no longer sharp, or a stronger swordsman defeats him, then he will hand over the position of chief swordsman.
"There is nothing going on on the ship during this period. Can I ask you for sword skills if you have time?"
Viserys did not hesitate and spoke directly.
There was really nothing to do on the ship during this time, and Viserys thought he could take this opportunity to ask this master swordsman for advice.
This is a rare opportunity.
"Um?"
Some slovenly men in black were slightly stunned when they heard Viserys's words. He did not expect that Viserys actually wanted to learn swordsmanship from him.
Then he scratched his hair.
"this..."
In fact, the swordsmanship of Water Dance is not a unique secret that cannot be passed on to others. There are many people practicing this swordsmanship in Braavos. This is a unique swordsmanship system.
Syrio is just the one who practices best and hardest among them.
"Well...if the young master has time, of course you can ask me for advice at any time."
The chief swordsman only hesitated slightly, and then nodded and agreed to Viserys's invitation. There was no psychological barrier for him to teach his disciples. He had taught others in Braavos before.
But now, it's not far away.
There is a pair of eyes observing all this from the gap in the cabin door panel.
Then he hurriedly hid before Syrio's eyes swept over him.
Silio also turned his head left and right and looked aside a few times. He just felt like someone was looking at him.
"what happened?"
However, nothing was found. The man scratched his hair in confusion, but then he didn't take it to heart anymore.
...
Time flies.
After about a week, the merchant ship finally arrived at Pentos in the Free Trade City.
This is a fertile bay city. To the east of Pentos is a vast wilderness called the Flats. Continue eastward along the road built by the Valyrians, crossing the tributaries of the upper reaches of the Rhoyne River and passing through the Velvet.
The hills enter the Andas Mountains and reach Ge Doho.
The avenue continues to extend, connecting Ge Doho with the other two Free Trade City-States, Norvos and Qohor.
Therefore, the geographical location of Pantos is also very important.
The merchant ship docked at the port of Pentos to load and unload the cargo. After a few days of rest, a group of passengers got off the ship. At the same time, another group of passengers who were going to Braavos paid the fare and boarded the merchant ship.
.
There was a constant stream of people coming and going, but Viserys hid in the cabin the entire time and rarely appeared outside.
During this period, in addition to reading some books donated by the mayor of Cleon, he also practiced swordsmanship with the chief swordsman.
Viserys's progress in both reading and practicing swordsmanship was astonishing. In these jewel-like eyes, everything was revealed, even leaving Cleon and Syrio stunned.
However, just as the merchant ship was about to leave Pentos and set off for Braavos...