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#441 - Chapter 175 Post-War Discussion (I)

At the same time, the young ruler of the Vale, Robin Arryn, made the same choice. As a cousin of the Stark family, he pledged allegiance to Daenerys as the Duke of the Eyrie and Warden of the East. Behind him, Petyr Baelish showed a hint of unwillingness on his face, but deep down he understood that the situation in Westeros was irreversible. The era of chaos was coming to an end, and the ladder of ascent no longer existed. Littlefinger ultimately failed to jump out of the chessboard to become a player; he remained a dispensable pawn.

Immediately afterward, Bran Stark, holding Shireen Baratheon's hand, slowly knelt before Daenerys. He solemnly swore that House Baratheon would be loyal to House Targaryen and forever faithful. With this oath, Bran officially became the new Duke of Storm's End, also serving as the acting governor of the Stormlands. The first boy among his and Shireen's children would inherit the Baratheon family name and lands. This was undoubtedly an important decision, signifying that the Baratheon family's lineage would continue. However, Storm's End was currently in the hands of Young Aegon Targaryen, and the entire Stormlands had become a battlefield, repeatedly contested by both sides.

It was quite ironic that the four great houses of "Wolf, Eagle, Stag, and Fish" had raised the banner of rebellion more than twenty years ago to overthrow the Targaryen dynasty. Now, it was still these four houses that took the lead in joining the Dragon Queen's banner, supporting Daenerys Targaryen's restoration. This historical cycle made one sigh at the capriciousness of fate and the complexity of power struggles. For hundreds of years, the great families had intermarried, making them all relatives in a way. Who could truly understand the love and hatred between the families?

Next, the Velaryon and Celtigar families, also descendants of Valyria, swore allegiance to Queen Daenerys.

Ten-year-old Monterys Velaryon was the son and heir of Lord Monford Velaryon of Driftmark. Monford Velaryon suffered severe burns during the Battle of the Blackwater and was unable to come in person, so he could only send his young heir. Although Monterys Velaryon was young, he showed determination and courage, representing his family's loyalty and support for Queen Daenerys.

Baelon Celtigar, as the heir of Crab Island and the regent brother, would naturally receive the Queen's courtesy. The current House Celtigar controlled the Claw Peninsula, possessing strength that other families had to take seriously. After all, who would have thought that this once inconspicuous family could emerge in this game of power and become one of the top families in the Seven Kingdoms?

Then there were the minor lords from all over, many of whom came in a private capacity, and many were not even the heirs of their families. But no one was a fool. Seeing the situation, it was a certainty that the Dragon Queen would unify Westeros, and they all offered their loyalty on behalf of their families.

At this point, the various great houses had pledged allegiance to Daenerys, marking widespread recognition of her rule. However, in this turbulent era, the game of power never stopped, and every family was fighting for its survival and development. The allegiance and declarations of each family had profound significance.

Queen Daenerys faced tremendous pressure and challenges. She had to skillfully manage the relationships between the various families in order to consolidate her position and achieve her goal of restoration.

However, the most awkward person in all of this was Jaime Lannister. As the Duke of Casterly Rock and Warden of the West, he seemed out of place in such an environment. Whether it was the War of the Usurper or the subsequent civil wars in the kingdom, the Lannister family had played an inglorious role. In particular, after the capture of King's Landing, they wantonly massacred the Targaryen royal family. King Aerys II was personally killed by Jaime, and King Aerys was Daenerys's own father.

At this moment, the gazes directed at Jaime were filled with strange colors, as if trying to see through him. Jaime himself was extremely uncomfortable, feeling like he was sitting on pins and needles. After all, they had fought side by side, jointly resisting the great enemy of mankind, and had temporarily put aside their grievances. But now that the Others had been wiped out, this former ally of theirs seemed to have lost his value.

Daenerys stared expressionlessly at the people below, inwardly contemplating her next course of action. She knew that although most of the lords had declared their allegiance to her, this did not mean that her path to rule would be smooth. There would always be some people who were jealous and attempted to challenge her authority. The most difficult problem among them was Aegon's regime in Storm's End, and she had not yet come up with a solution to deal with this nephew. As for King's Landing...

Just then, Daenerys noticed Jaime Lannister, huddled in a corner. She couldn't help but recall her father, whom she had never met, and a complex emotion flickered in her eyes. However, she quickly regained her composure, for she was now a mature ruler. The past was the past, and she must now focus on the future, serving the stability of the kingdom.

"Duke Jaime Lannister," Daenerys said, her voice calm and firm. "I know the crimes that you and your family have committed in the past, but I also believe that everyone has the opportunity to redeem themselves. If House Lannister is willing to pledge allegiance to me, I can spare your family. But you must relinquish your position as head of the family, to be succeeded by Tyrion, and accept the punishment of exile."

Hearing this, Jaime's eyes flickered with complex emotions. He thought to himself that the current situation was irreversible, and if he could preserve his family in this way, it would be a choice. So, he took a deep breath and slowly stood up.

"Your Majes... Queen, I thank you for your mercy and tolerance!" His voice carried a trace of helplessness and resolution. Jaime looked at Daenerys and said sincerely, "But I hope you can understand that I can give up Casterly Rock and the position of head of the family, and I am willing to accept exile or even the death penalty. This is not just for myself, but also for my family and the people of the West. But can you spare Cersei and Tommen? They are also my family." His voice was pleading, which couldn't help but move people.

After speaking, he straightened his body and met Daenerys's gaze firmly. He knew what this meant, it might trigger a conflict, but he was prepared.

At this moment, the entire room fell silent, and everyone was waiting for Daenerys's response. However, someone in the audience expressed opposition.

"Your Majesty, you can't!" Catelyn stood up and said.

Arya also stood up: "Cersei killed my father, she must die!"

Seeing her mother and sister stand up, Sansa was quite helpless, and she also spoke out: "Your Majesty, please think twice!"

The three women of the Stark family spoke out against it. Their feud with Cersei was extremely deep, and naturally they were unwilling for the Queen to pardon Cersei.