After hearing the young maester's words, Viserys's face suddenly became strange.
"this…"
Now I think about it that Bachelor Daniel has been away for more than half a year, and the successor sent by the school actually walked for half a year before he came to Dragonstone Island.
Is it a little too slow?
Viserys resisted the urge to complain.
The young bachelor named Gunther seemed to see the surprise written on the little king's face, and then hurriedly explained.
In fact, after receiving the news that the old bachelor died on Dragonstone, a fierce debate broke out within the city. The two sides had different opinions on whether new bachelors should continue to be sent to Dragonstone due to the current situation.
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One side believed that the system should be changed as an extension of politics, following the will of the Iron Throne, and refused to send new maesters to serve the remaining Targaryens on Dragonstone.
Because the Academy sent a white raven to warn Dragonstone of the approaching storm, which ultimately indirectly led to the annihilation of the Royal Fleet, the Iron Throne is still quite dissatisfied with the Academy.
On the other hand, those who believe that the Citadel should not have any political leanings, their main job is to face the entire Westeros.
Wearing a maester's collar symbolizes that the maester is the servant of all Westeros, and Dragonstone is naturally a part of it, so a new maester should be sent to serve Dragonstone.
During this time, the Citadel has been engaged in fierce debates over this matter, which have even escalated to the level of quarrels. Even Grand Maester Pycelle, who is far away in King's Landing, has sent a letter to personally inquire about this matter.
Maester Aemon of the Night's Watch learned of the news while exchanging letters with the Citadel, and then sent a letter expressing his opinion.
It's just that Maester Aemon and Grand Maester Pycelle are obviously in two different camps.
Because of these various reasons, the city did not immediately send out new bachelors to take over the old bachelor's job.
Now that the dispute has reached the final stage, the 'conservative' side has finally gained the upper hand. They stubbornly believe that bachelors should not have any political leanings and should adhere to the fine traditions of the city.
So in the end, this Maester Gunther, who studied under the Doctor of Astronomy, was sent to replace the deceased Maester Daniel and became the new servant serving Dragonstone.
"So that's it."
Viserys listened to Maester Gunther's explanation and nodded thoughtfully.
He did not expect that the death of the old bachelor would actually trigger a war of words among the bachelors in the old town thousands of miles away.
In fact, he didn't know much about the academy itself. He only knew that in each discipline in the academy, there was a Taishan Beidou-level figure called a doctor.
And just now he learned from the few words of Maester Gunther that his teacher, Dr. Verin, who wore a bronze mask ring and a scepter, was on the side of the 'conservatives'.
Moreover, his great uncle, Maester Aemon, seemed to have known about this matter.
Viserys pursed his lips slightly, and then looked at the sea in the distance. In fact, if he had the chance, he really wanted to consult the wise and respected old man in person.
However, I believe that the old man is now being tested for his loyalty to the oath in Castle Black. This is the most difficult moment in his life.
now.
The long city wall and stone steps lead directly to Dragonstone Castle in the distance. A group of people walked among Viserys, holding the lit torch high, like a long dragon, the fire light illuminated the road ahead.
Viserys was also chatting with the new maester, walking and talking, and learned all this from his mouth.
However...it seems that Maester Gunther's dream of serving Dragonstone may be dashed.
night.
The air in late autumn is a little cooler.
The fluff of the wolfskin cape on the young king's shoulders was also fluttering slightly, sweeping across the boy's face, and his hair was blown tousled by the wind. Viserys glanced at Maester Gunther and said silently.
Who would have thought?
He had just arrived at Dragonstone Island and was about to be carried away by him.
There is no doubt about the importance of a maester to a nobleman, and Viserys has spent too long without a maester to consult. Now that one comes to his door, he cannot let go.
...
The dinner at Dragonstone Castle was mainly to welcome Prince Oberyn, but it also helped Oberyn and Rhaenys, the uncle and niece, recognize their relatives.
The real business was not mentioned at the dinner. After all, people talked a lot. Although the interior of Dragonstone Island had been cleared once, and all the betrayers were fished out and wiped out in that rebellion, Wei Wei
Siris was still not reassured.
The day after the dinner.
morning.
In the Picture Table Hall on the top floor of Dragonstone Castle.
Viserys wore neat clothes and a belt, and on his chest was a three-headed fire dragon emblem on a black background made of red and black threads, with gold threads outlining the edges of the emblem.
He was sitting on the main seat of the map table, with his back against the spacious stone balcony. The bright sunlight half shone into the oppressive castle, elongating the boy's figure. Half of his handsome profile was illuminated by the sunlight.
One elbow was supporting the cold armrest, and his fingers were lightly tapping on the table.
Wow——
Sitting in the table hall, you can clearly hear the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks below, and feel the salty sea breeze.
Sitting on Viserys's left and right hands were Sir Geoffrey, the Commander of the Dragonstone Fleet, and on his right was the Prince of Dorne, Oberyn the Red Viper.
Maester Gunther, who had just joined Dragonstone only two months after Viserys left, did not attend this royal meeting.
He is still sorting out the information left by the old maester on Dragonstone in the Sea Dragon Tower.
It's not that Viserys is too cautious and doesn't trust this new young maester. It's that this is the minimum protection for Maester Gunther himself and the allies who made this alliance.
"This is where we're going to land."
The map of the Free Trade Cities was spread out on the table, and Viserys' finger pointed at a location, which was the Andas Plains.
Viserys's finger then continued to move across the map, stopping at the location west of the Norvos Mountains, where the Upper Rhoyne River begins.
There is ample water here and there is a road leading directly to Lorath Bay, directly connecting Braavos and Lorath.
And following the Upper Rhoyne River, you can directly connect to Norvos, Qohor and Volantis by water, which is considered an important transportation hub.
The little king pointed his finger at the place and immediately put a red cross on the map, setting the tone.