The conversation between Viserys and the priestess Mirri was profound, and it allowed the boy to deepen his understanding of the world. Before, it seemed to be shrouded in fog, but now it has gradually dispersed, and he can vaguely see some outlines.
But there may still be a long way to go before what is truly hidden in the fog.
And in the outside world.
The merchant ship that had traveled across the ocean finally passed under the Titan, the most famous landmark in Braavos, and there seemed to be a faint roar in the sky, like the roar of the Titan.
Then the merchant ship officially entered the territory of the giant city-state of Braavos.
Wow——
The merchant ship split the waves, the sails flapped, and the oarsmen paddled the oars. If you stand on the deck at this time, you can see this amazing and prosperous scene.
Countless ships pass through this city composed of hundreds of islands. Stone arch bridges reconnect these small islands. There are endless sails at a glance, and the huge bay actually seems a bit crowded and crowded.
There was a lot of noise, ships and flags of all kinds, and people of all races. They were all merchant ships from all over the world.
The farthest ones can reach the Summer Islands in the Summer Sea, Ibben in the Shivering Sea, Qarth on the side of the Jade Sea, and even ships from Asshai came here.
Braavos has become a true center of world trade, with an astonishing number of ships entering and leaving the port every day.
After arriving in Braavos, the large ship that Viserys was riding suddenly seemed a little invisible to the crowd. There were even a few 'big guys' passing by them calmly, unceremoniously.
Pushed them aside.
"Braavos, here we are!"
boom--
The merchant ship docked at the Fangge Wharf. Customs officers from Braavos boarded the ship for inspection. Then it passed the inspection and continued to sail in. Finally, it docked at a location in a large port, making an inexplicable loud sound.
Then everyone on the ship disembarked one after another and officially arrived at this city, the head of the nine free trade cities. Viserys disembarked among the crowd, and there was even a little incident in the process.
Among the crowds at the port, a thief seemed to be eyeing a gem worn by Viserys, and then tried to steal it and take it away.
However, he was caught just as he approached and before he reached out, and several wallets fell off the thief.
However, once they reached the border of Braavos, there was no need for Viserys to deal with the thief personally. Naturally, soldiers from Braavos came and took away this 'person who shouldn't reach out'.
"It was just an accident."
"Scumbags like this can be found anywhere."
The alderman wearing a gray-brown robe also looked slightly embarrassed. Viserys's journey following them really opened his eyes and met all kinds of people.
Originally, the city leader was still boasting about how civilized, prosperous and good public security conditions were in Braavos. However, he did not expect that Viserys would be targeted by a thief as soon as he got off the ship.
And it seems that this thief is not only targeting Viserys, he also has several wallets in his arms, but I don't know if the owner has noticed that his belongings have been lost.
"Yes, I understand."
"There are many people like this in King's Landing."
Viserys also nodded with a strange expression. Although this was just an inconspicuous episode, it left Viserys with his first impression of Braavos.
The initial faint admiration and fear in his heart also disappeared. The wealth, trade, civilization, and miracles created by the slaves in Braavos have always made countless people yearn for and awe them.
The impressions in Viserys's mind before and the descriptions he read in books during this period only deepened this awe.
However, when he actually arrived in this legendary city, he did not feel the sweet air rushing towards his face, only a thief quietly reaching out to him.
Afterwards, Viserys and his party did not stay too long at the port. There were already two carriages covered with thick curtains waiting here. Viserys got on the carriage and drove directly to Bravo.
Sihaiwang's palace, Haiwang Palace.
Gululu——
The sound of wheels sounded outside the window.
Viserys sat on the carriage, with a silver carpet sewn by Myr craftsmen spread under his feet. His feet finally touched the ground, and his heart felt much calmer while floating on the sea.
Then the boy opened the curtain and looked at the strange city outside.
In the eyes of Viserys, Braavos as a whole is a stone city full of rivers and docks.
The boy sitting on the carriage could see many gray, gold or red stone arch bridges, and the city streets were lined with gray stone houses, so dense that they were almost close together.
There are even some houses built on the river. Almost all of them are narrow houses four or five stories high, with tile-covered spiers. There are also towering domes and towers not far away. The overall look of Braavos is magnificent.
The traffic even reaches far beyond King's Landing.
"Welcome to Braavos, Your Majesty."
After riding in the carriage, the alderman no longer called Viserys "young master" to conceal his identity. He and Viserys sat in the same carriage and introduced the little king to this city that he was proud of along the way.
List of Gods Island, Purple Harbor, Moon Pond, etc., each place has a legendary story, and then the middle-aged man pointed his finger into the distance.
There is a huge vaulted tower overlooking the Purple Harbor below.
"That is our destination, Lord Neptune is waiting for you there."
...
The carriage drove into the Neptune Palace, passed through a garden and then stopped.
Not far away, there were a few little girls who seemed to be playing, and then their eyes were attracted by the carriage, and they were looking far away.
Then Viserys jumped from the carriage.
"This is the Neptune Palace."
"After more than a month of wandering, I finally arrived at the destination of this trip."
Even though Viserys acted calmly enough, he still breathed a sigh of relief, jumped off the carriage, straightened his clothes, and dusted himself off.
This journey was actually not smooth. Only after leaving the protection of the army did he truly come into contact with the true face of the world.
There are no nobility, no intrigues, no wars, just living lives doing positive and negative things in order to survive and struggle.
Mercenaries, thieves, merchants, farmers, etc... all kinds of people, they are not enough to be recorded in the annals of history, but they are the most important part of this world.