lerbook #415 - Chapter 149 The Queen's Welcome Banquet
#415 - Chapter 149 The Queen's Welcome Banquet
“Roar~!” A clear and loud dragon's roar echoed through the sky. Countless people turned their heads to look, and several enormous figures appeared above the Black Castle. The vast majority of people were seeing dragons for the first time. Although dragons had disappeared for over a hundred years, many had grown up listening to their legends.
This dragon's roar seemed to carry endless pressure and majesty, causing people to feel involuntarily shocked and awed. They widened their eyes, looking up at the dragons in the sky, their hearts filled with curiosity and amazement toward these mystical creatures.
The livestock that were working suffered terribly. The moment the dragon's roar sounded, all animals, whether cows, horses, pigs, sheep, or others, were greatly frightened. They ran around in panic, trying to escape this terrifying sound. Some cows and sheep even foamed at the mouth and convulsed on the ground due to excessive fear, and some were even scared to death.
Leviathan's body was simply too massive. It circled in the air, searching for a suitable place to land. The area outside the Black Castle had become a busy construction site, piled high with building timber and other materials.
After some effort, Leviathan finally found a relatively spacious area. It flapped its enormous wings and slowly descended to the ground. As the wings beat, a hurricane swept out, stirring up the surrounding dust and creating a hazy cloud of dust. Drogon and the three smaller dragons followed Leviathan and landed safely nearby.
Those nearby fled the scene in panic, and a chorus of exclamations erupted from the crowds further away: “It's a dragon!” “Oh my god, I'm actually seeing a legendary dragon!” People stopped to watch. They all knew beforehand that the Queen had three dragons, but only now, seeing living dragons with their own eyes, did they truly believe it. Some of the bolder ones even wanted to get closer to the dragons, trying to feel the majesty of the dragons up close.
However, the dragons paid no attention to the actions of the humans; their gazes did not linger on them at all. Drogon took the lead, extending its massive head and easily picking up a goat, tossing it into the air. Then, it opened its bloodthirsty mouth and spewed out a burst of fiery dragonflame, instantly roasting the goat until it was half-cooked. Without hesitation, it swallowed the roasted goat into its belly. Rhaegal and Viserion also began to grow anxious. They let out low roars, their eyes fixed on the living creatures around them, seemingly also developing a strong interest in food. This was not surprising, as they had been following Leviathan closely, flying at full speed for an entire day and night, consuming a great deal of energy and urgently needing food to replenish their strength.
“Roar~!” Leviathan roared at them, its voice deafening, as if to tear the entire sky apart. The three dragons immediately became much more obedient. They had been struggling to break free, but now they obediently lay on the ground, not daring to move. They seemed to know that their fate was now in the hands of this powerful being and that they could only obey its commands.
Feeling somewhat aggrieved, they lay down, mainly because they were often beaten and naturally knew to be obedient. Leviathan also lowered its body, its dragon head drooping to the ground.
Liu Yuan opened the glass cover of the cockpit, took Daenerys's hand, and stepped onto Leviathan's slender dragon neck. The two walked down elegantly, their steps light and steady, each step carrying a sense of majesty. They gave everyone the feeling of gods descending, as if coming from the clouds, making people unable to help but be captivated.
Some knights and soldiers knelt down involuntarily, their actions causing those around them to follow suit. They somewhat understood why their ancestors were willing to submit to Aegon the Conqueror three hundred years ago. The oppressive feeling brought by the dragons was beyond words.
On the Black Castle side, they had long since detected the arrival of the dragons. Robb and Jon led their subordinates and hurried to greet them. When they saw Liu Yuan holding the Dragon Queen's hand as they walked down the dragon's back, they couldn't help but be slightly stunned. They didn't expect Liu Yuan to be holding Daenerys's hand so intimately, which surprised them somewhat. But soon, they regained their composure and stepped forward to welcome them.
This scene undoubtedly confirmed the rumors that had been circulating about the special relationship between Marquis Garon and the Dragon Queen. And now, they were displaying such intimacy in public.
Witnessing the scene before him, Robb couldn't help but feel a trace of displeasure in his heart. From a young age, he had been carefully taught by Liu Yuan, and after Eddard's death, he regarded him as a father figure in his heart. Furthermore, he was well aware of the affair between Liu Yuan and Catelyn. Now, when he saw Liu Yuan being so intimate with Daenerys, he realized that his mother had no chance of becoming Liu Yuan's partner.
Among the many nobles present, the vast majority had never personally witnessed Daenerys's beauty, but the unique physical features of the Targaryen family were enough for them to confirm that the person before them was the world-renowned Dragon Queen. These nobles had originally intended to join the Queen's side, so they spared no effort in expressing their admiration for Daenerys, and they also praised the three dragons.
Faced with the praise of the crowd, Daenerys smiled gracefully, greeting everyone in a noble and charming manner. Her beauty and noble temperament captivated everyone present.
After everyone returned to the Black Castle, Robb, as the Lord of the North, began to introduce the more famous lords to her one by one. After all, the North was so large, and the lords of each region were all prominent figures. These people were the main force that had come to answer the call, and they also represented the high-end combat power of the North.
However, Robb said that he did not recognize the small lords and knights. But these knights were the key force in this war, and their presence gave Liu Yuan confidence. Therefore, he proposed registering everyone according to their strength and status, and issuing cash subsidies. This would not only allow them to understand the basic situation of the people who came, but also mobilize everyone's enthusiasm. According to statistics, there were more than a thousand knights who had formally entered the ranks, as well as some squires and hired riders who had strength but no titles.
At the same time, Missandei, who had arrived at the Black Castle earlier, had already prepared a banquet to entertain the nobles. Just then, a team of black-armored soldiers drove a carriage toward the dragons. The carriage was filled with skinned cattle and sheep, as well as some tools. They were the Queen's Dragon Guards, specially responsible for serving the dragons' meals.
With the arrival of the dragons, the news quickly spread throughout the surrounding fortresses, causing a sensation. Some nobles with status came one after another, hoping to attend this grand banquet.
While the dragons enjoyed the food, people also began to interact with each other. The nobles discussed future plans, while the knights were keen to compare their martial skills. As night fell, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually heated up. Music and laughter rose and fell, and people were immersed in joy.